Firstly I wanted to get across my love for Final Fantasy VIII, but more than that, to incorporate some of the game into my own life!  Sounds strange huh?  It's not actually.

The motifs in the game I wish to emphasise most, are those of comradeship and family, especially in Balamb Garden.

My personal Balamb Garden is here: www.plymstock.plym.sch.uk and my personal Balamb is here: www.thisisplymouth.com

I also want to provide an easy and satisfying