Final Fantasy Tactics Lore ► Ramza Beoulve's Origins Explained

[@FinalFantasyUnion]

We know you've all been waiting a while for this particular Origins video... so we thought it would be rather nice to deliver this was we start on our new journey throughout 2020! Fingers crossed you guys enjoy and we'll see you in the next video :) ~Darryl/Lauren

[@YukitoOnline]

Lore 👈 Origins 👈 Golbez 👈 GOLBEZ 👈 All 👈 Ramza, basically every world saving hero written in history. Forgotten in their era, remembered after multiple generations has passed.

[@TearDownGenesis]

Pronunciation of his las name is a bit off kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqOof6iuntprg7c

[@mythirdeye4843]

TearDownGenesis can we you at least be grateful for the content geez

[@TearDownGenesis]

@@mythirdeye4843 sorry, should all comments be worded like undying praise. I didn't say the video was bad.

[@xsvmalice8541]

I always go by the original names and still have two working original copies of this amazing game.

[@Masahane]

Let's not forget that after the story ended, Orran wrote a paper on Ramza's heroics and asserted he was not a heretic... Orran was then burned at the stake, and his manuscript is what the story is based on.

[@Leponce37]

damn thats DARK, thus what makes FF tactics so great! we all need a sequel of some kind in this universe! IDC even if they make it a mobile game! i just need this universe revisited! (patiently waiting for FF brave exvius tactics to see if its any good)

[@GeoRyukaiser]

At least in the FF14 version of events Orran not only lived but he got busy with Alma. Ramza on the other hand...

[@abubakr4401]

@@GeoRyukaiser ff14 carries on the story of ramza?

[@GeoRyukaiser]

@@abubakr4401 Kind of. It's hard to put into words. Literally explaining it would spoil the experience.

[@edalmirneto4246]

@@Leponce37 Vagrant Story is the sequel, 2000/200 years after

[@seancondon5572]

Tactics could not possibly be more underrated among the Final Fantasy games. The story was epic and engrossing, and the characters, in spite of their pixelated appearance on screen, were perhaps the most real characters of ANY game bearing the title "Final Fantasy".

[@JSmoothSoul]

it was released during a very bad era in gaming. At the time 3d gaming was like Open world games of today. It was all the rage but people over looked the obvious flaws of the genre.

[@finito6601]

It was also released around the time when FF7 was released and making money, FFT was almost overshadowed by FF7 and I found out with some of my friends that also played lots of FF games that they haven't really heard of FFT at the time bcoz of FF7 and they only found out about it when the psp port is released

[@WastedTalent83]

the 2 most under rated games ever FF tactics Xenogears.

[@xuniepyro7399]

@@WastedTalent83 not by Square but might I add Breath of Fire to the list.

[@solblackguy]

Whenever I have to explain Final Fantasy Tactics to someone in one sentence, I say "It's Game of Thrones, told by Precious Moments figurines."

[@Yukari_MAiG]

Tactics probably has one of the best storyline and characters in FF imo. I really love the lore of the game. I find it interesing as well for Delita since he pretty much is the opposite of what Ramza has become. He is another character that deserves his own separated video.

[@israelberkmann]

I question why Delita did that to Ovelia...

[@GiantTabby]

Agreed. Tactics has a really engaging plot and I very much prefer it over most FF games. I miss Yasumi Matsuno.

[@FinalFantasyUnion]

Inter Preter apparently she stabbed him when she was angry at him for using her. So he stabbed back... Still a jerk though 😂

[@Yukari_MAiG]

Yeah, Delita probably did that following the heat in that moment. He would regret it imo. I think Delita does have good feelings for Ovelia even though it might not be a lot. Ovelia thought he saw her as just a pawn and that leads to the scene. At least that's what I think happened but the game never makes it clear so....

[@bronysaiyan5236]

@@Yukari_MAiG the psp version adds a LOT of dialog for delitas story if you haven't played that version

[@vincentshadetree]

To this day I still find Ramza's story as one of my favorites, it took 400 hundred years for his name to be cleared in history as a heretic

[@rain1676]

Brother

[@seand7042]

Wait his name got cleared? I thought Orran was burned at the stake

[@an3582]

@@seand7042 Orrans decendant found the Durai Writings. The game is being told from sorta his point of view, the story of the truth being revealed.

[@MCCLENNYJT]

@@an3582 Specifically, Arazlam Durai. Question is, though, was he able to escape the same fate as his ancestor Orran? Was the church weak enough by that point for him to release the truth, and not be executed himself? I'd like to think he succeeded, but you never know...

[@an3582]

@@MCCLENNYJT I'd like to think so.

[@oggregster]

Ramza definitely one of my top favorite final fantasy main character stook to his moral always did what was right and never asked nothing in return. Even thought he was labeled a heretic and was forgotten by history he prevent the world from getting destroyed by getting rid of the lucavi. Delita also made the world better by getting rid of the corrupted noble system in ivalice even thought he became was he hated most to accomplish that. I understand he was driven by revenge for the death of his sister tetra but I dont think she would have love the person he became if she was still alive to see it. I really wish he returned by Ramza side when he ask him to join him again at the zeltenia church because you can tell Delita is unhappy in the secret ending, questioning whether Ramza got what he wanted at the end of his journey.

[@ry2950]

Any FF Tactics character is an automatic must-watch. I would love to see another character in this game roster get covered in the near, or distant future. (Hint: We need a Delita video, and one that talks about the parallels/foils between him and Ramza)

[@JoseAguilar-ry9vv]

FF tactics was my firsr FF game, man To this day it is still my favorite game and ramza being my favorite character as well great video

[@dksu]

This is a fantastic video, but I can't believe you didn't mention Wiegraf! One of the greatest anti-heroes in RPG history and such a *great* foil to Ramza. His tragic story is so integral to the rest of the narrative. Still love this though!

[@camelspiderattack4161]

hell yeah, i love wiegraf! though that one v. one fight between him and ramza is a true motherfucker and if not properly prepared for can tank your whole save file :p

[@TheFeri]

Very good video! Someone from Type-0 next?

[@matthewminaya838]

I’ve been playing Final Fantasy for decades and I love your videos

[@chriswinkler284]

I've always loved the unique artstyle of this game. During the end credits, they show it off to its maximum potential. If any game ever needed a remake, FFT certainly deserves the same recognition that VII has since they came out around the same time. Ramza rocks! Thanks for the upload.

[@RotaFury]

Ramza has been and always will be one of my favorite characters. He is a true hero and has such an interesting journey. I also love the world he is in and always hope to revisit it.

[@zirasayers]

I love these character Origins videos! Please keep making more of them!

[@queenmarsia]

"here lies good boi ramza beoulve. He tried."

[@stuflames4769]

Did more than try. Milk drinking mother trucker travelled the land slaughtering every demon around, and any knight, priest, wizard, or soldier that attempted to stop him.

[@queenmarsia]

Stuflames it was a reference but im guessing it went over your head lmao ...

[@katiepersons6575]

I found it both ironic and poetic how Ramza despite not getting fanfare or power never the less got to live in peace with the sister he loves while Delita, the liar and murderer becomes the new king and celebrated champion of the people, only to get a knife in the gut from the woman he loves. Well, at least until FFXIV retconned Ramza to being forever trapped with Altima anyway...

[@ahzekahriman5840]

Final Fantasy Tactics is probably my favorite Final Fantasy game of all time. I understand it may not be the best, but in terms of strategy it was hands down leagues above anything else in the series. Final Fantasy up until that point has always been associated with a 'brute force' play style. Heal and Attack were really the core of your options in these games and not much else. If you grinded hard enough your time attacking and healing would be reduced significantly. Tactics had elevation, a 'turn based' system that could be manipulated and a more thought out strategy akin to Ogre's (which was far less forgiving). Every decision mattered in that game. From the Jobs you chose, from the skills you learned and paired, the equipment worn, the tile your characters stood on, the direction they faced, the magic you cast and on which turn, your unit's positioning on the field and even in the worst case an unceremonious death for the character you named, trained and battled with. The game had a fantastic job system which to this day is my favourite of all time and one of the best stories in the series. Ramza stands apart from his spiky hair relatives as a character. He's a tragic figure and I think I relate to that more easily rather than the newer Final Fantasy games.

[@yeahright5030]

I love these videos and instantly tap to watch when I see them on my dash. Would you ever want to do a video over Luso from FFTA2?

[@zero_chevalier]

Played FFT due to the FF7 hype, loved the game because of it's interesting story, characters, and the myriad selection of Jobs/Hybrids.

[@xheralt]

To my mind, about the only way to balance character crossovers between FF worlds is to use the FFT template: Primary (XP/JP earning) Job, Secondary Job, Reaction Skill, Support Skill, Move Skill.

[@tp1382]

so many details I missed on my first play through as a kid :’) thanks for this

[@ajp1282]

Played FFT in HS and the plot went completely over my head. Played, and beat it 10yrs later and had to give the game a standing ovation in my living room; one of the best FFs I've experienced so far.

[@ReachSkyla]

Delitas story was also wild. Dude has a crazy body count

[@israelberkmann]

Miluda touch Ramza some essencial lessons for life Empathy Alterity Nice job!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@FoxFaeez]

Was and still is my all-time fav game. Still play it multiple times to this day. Needless to say, Ramza best FF MC.

[@David-nd4to]

this game was my childhood, i played it sooooo much

[@love93939393]

Hands down the Top 1 game i've played. The list is irreplaceable

[@lc9734]

Thank you for making this, I only wished we had more of ivalice world released with either of Ramza's father or the aftermath of the Lion's War being the narrative focus.

[@AccipiterSmith]

There should be a sequel to FFT in which it would take place either to Ivalice's Renaissance (late 15th century to late 16th century) or the Century of Reason (the 18th century). It should be about revolution, enlightenment and the redemption of Ramza Beoulve from a being called a heretic to a selfless hero.

[@flyfaster6252]

I just played through this a week ago. Nice video

[@soxirhtribal1414]

Might I ask you to do an origens to Marche too? The protags in Tactics have always been my faves and I rarely see videos about either, tho I do see more on best boy Ramza than I do of Marche.

[@Neo-Kable]

Hands down one of my favorite characters.

[@harubrahmantya7261]

WE NEED MORE FINAL FANTASY TACTICS!

[@AStupidNerd]

Oh Gods yes, this is a video ive been looking forward to for a long time!

[@dingliedangliedoodle9261]

I know this is a Final Fantasy exclusive channel, but man do I wish you could do the same for Tactics Ogre or Vagrant Story. I'm such a fan of Matsuno, his characters and plot have so much more weight to them. The guy could do a better job at directing Games of Thrones even if the source is not finished.

[@nirvv84]

This is great id love to see more on the lore of FFT like lucavi origin or gafgarion

[@Immunity1080]

I love this game so much. It's on my top 3 FF games. So watching this video and learning more about him than I already knew was great. Thank you

[@luchajon8480]

Well, you did Ivalice justice. Pander to me further by doing Kain Highwind.

[@tjmcbiggs5510]

not bad but... wiegraf is a huge part of ramzas story. He is without a doubt a character that should be fiercely more involved in your explanation of his character

[@codycotner3794]

If you haven't done Lagune Loire yet i'd be down to watch that.

[@moiredelasoga4358]

The thing about tactics is that the whole world is so nurtured by coherence and texture through conflict and dialogue, that characters, represented exclusively by a bunch of pixels, are able to gain an astounding depth. Ramza has a very charming character development, but the way it ripples within his environment makes him excellent (as when someone excels).

[@someonesomewhere5667]

Emet-Selch \o/ Edit: or Graha Tia Gotta give 11 and 14 some love too

[@blu_berri_san]

I second Emet-Selch

[@PowerupLink]

Great Origin story you did here. Could you please do one on Delita when you have the time.

[@RamzaJinnRuu]

When I was a young man playing this back in the day it's story spoke to me on many levels. I even took his name as my nickname it is still being used to this day. Friends call me by Ramza all the time just as normal as my real name.

[@craven4bmore709]

@Owen Marble good try *pat pat*

[@Mochiette]

My boy finally got his origins video!

[@kerplop]

Man, I loved Tactics. It reminded me of something one would see on "Masterpiece Theater," except with Final Fantasy monsters thrown in for good measure.

[@ramzazodiacbrave3039]

Favorite Final Fantasy game

[@johnnymike8971]

I'd be really interested in seeing an episode delving into the universe of Final Fantasy Unlimited. It's an anime that most people have forgotten about. And considering that all of the sequels an expansions were Japan exclusives, most of us westerners don't know much about the universe as a whole.

[@Medax43]

Rare channel i clic the bell Thx for your work

[@daehan8227]

Honestly i would love to see more on FFT, FF2, FF3, FF4 and 8. Knowing those were my childhood FFs.

[@Ultra_Ken]

One of my favorite game of all time.

[@migaDbr]

I started with FFTA, am currently playing FFTA2, and I could only get through half of FFT: I played it on a friend's PSP and I got too stuck on Belias to the point of being unable to move past him before I had to give it back. And while nostalgia is a big factor and thus FFTA is my favourite, I loved FFT's vibe and I sure wanted to know more about poor Ramza's story. Thank you for all the work you put into this video!

[@zanmato502]

Most of us got stuck against Wiegraf/Belias tho.

[@ryanchurchill5081]

It is a tough fight even more so when it is a lock if you don't have a separate save file outside that two part event

[@migaDbr]

@@ryanchurchill5081 It makes me feel a little better to know I wasn't alone on this one, haha. I think I had a savefile before those battles started, but I was probably too stubborn to really use it. I didn't have much time and I didn't want to waste any grinding, but alas...

[@ryanchurchill5081]

@@migaDbr the psp version is a watered down a little bit as well I sadly beat it with a ninja ramza in two consecutive turns. I basically powered up in his wiegrief fight with squire abilities

[@TheStandardBearer]

FFT is my favorite game of all time. This was a very good video.

[@shadowreapercc]

What I would like to see in a future origins video, a video about Snow Villiers.

[@jackyinhere]

I haven't played a lot of Final Fantasy games but FFT struck me as how FF series should be like, story-rich, well-developed characters, interesting and tactical gameplay. Though I hope the main character can at least have some dark sides themselves.

[@capcomfan82]

This is my favorite game of all time. I beat this game so many times, gotten everything there is to get, from elmdores armor and getting ultima and every item in the deep dungeon. The ipad version is the way to play its really fun on a touch screen.

[@Christopher-eq1rn]

Ramza will always be one of the best ff characters, even with his weird pants

[@Yuuichikun]

If you're interested in the conclusion to Ramza's story, a series of raids in the Stormblood expansion of Final Fantasy XIV sheds some light on what happens after the scene where Orran sees him at the gravesite. I highly recommend it, though you won't be able to see it with the free content up to level 35. If you can't realize it yourself, I'm sure you can find the cutscenes here on youtube.

[@LordWhirlin]

Now we need a followup video on Delita!

[@Squintina]

Yay FFT Love

[@schwarzedelweiss8308]

I want a game where Ramza (FFT), Marche(FFTA) , and Luso (FFTA2) is all playable and can interact to each other. I want to see a Blue Knight again tho.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Hopefully you can cover Final Fantasy Tactics predecesor, Tactics Ogre (because that game will have a remaster for Nintendo Swtich, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC).

[@benc2789]

One of the best games ever, amazing soundtrack and story and with the 1.3 mod patch makes the game absolutely brutal and revitalizes the game

[@SyncThird]

those videos are great man

[@deanmoir5836]

i honestly was hoping dio field chronicles would cover the other side of Ivalice, and the stories would entertwine. Expecting a bit much of Square? Not at all, make it happen

[@dipdinger]

Most of the origins for tactics advanced are fairly straightforward but It might make a decent origin / evolution video.

[@wheresmyshield176]

Tolerate no injustice, stray not from your path, and show your brothers what it means to be a knight. Ramza went through with his old man's dying wish and kicked his brother's asses after renouncing his nobility realizing how corrupt nobility is. And through the end, he did not stray. Slaughtered Ultima and died a heretic because it was the right thing to do.

[@DoriJunior88]

Do the Jar Jar Binks of FF next. Hope.

[@asaacisimov8621]

Best Final Fantasy game by a wide margin in my opinion. And I love these games. Definitely sunk more time in this game and the Gameboy version than all the other final fantasy games combined.

[@zidaryn]

I missed a lot of the story when I originally played through the game. I was expecting something more straight forward. Also wasn't helped by me taking a break in the middle after hitting a particularly hard part. I definitely gotta go back a replay it. (Adult= Money for the games you want, but no time to play them 😢)

[@nickcampbell5626]

15:46 "But no matter how hard Ultima tried, Ramza was always an equal." Not quite. In my last playthrough, using only Ramza (and technically Alma, but she didn't do anything) Ultima was beat down before she ever had a chance to take a turn. High speed and dual wield.

[@RobbysLobbyHobbyGaming]

Still 'til this day. I am still waiting for a true sequel to Final Fantasy Tactics.

[@genesis_g384]

My favourite FF Game and imo the best.

[@borponoida9161]

I've played this game so many times. It's absolutely the best ff game ever and the darkest. One of the characters was raped and forced to be impregnated by the man who killed her family excluding her brother. You can also become so overpowered very easily in this game making it fun trying to break the game in many different ways. I love this game.

[@ZalbaagBeoulve]

my all time favorite game

[@saynotop2w]

Ramza died with his confrontation with Ajora, there was no way he could escape a shipbattle where it crumbled and sunk. What Ourran saw was not real. Had he survived, Orlandu would have as well because they made it crustal clear(lol) that Orlandu was far more powerful than anyone else, yet he too died.

[@jgereaux]

The Okayed Boomer i agree. Bittersweet ending

[@galahadrokuviii9546]

Delita was a gambling partner with Ramza but after the accident of Delita's Sibling Sister's Death. It was explained that Ramza was the Hertic and the Fault of Delita's Sibling Sister's Death. So Ramza went to the Church to gain a Pardon or Parley. But was disputed to be prosecuted by Delita and his Bribes to the church. Meaning the Holy Grail War started because Delita was a German Dirty Police Officer. An Ramza became a Chinese Dumpling. Meaning Delita had a love affair using Ramza's Ex Wife Altima the Bloody Angel. Thus started the Prosecution attempt to assassinate Ramza who had no father to protect his child's name. Making Ramza easy Prey for Pimps. Ramza's real father died in the Diablos War of Demons and Ramza's Father's Sibling Brother adopted Ramza as his halfling to protect Ramza. Without Barbaneth, Ramza was considered an incompetent prey. In the End Ramza remained the one Defeated Delita whom Delita became another Lancerlot going around prosecuting Arthur. Delita is rumored to be Dushman's Child. Whom Dushman had the same life of Ramza attempted with Hogni. Which Hogni used Dushman's Ex Wife. Which expresses that Delita failed to understand his own Father Dushman's World and was sentenced to curse Ramza in becoming cursed gold.

[@wreckingballpaul]

very! well written.

[@kylebarchus365]

I really want to see another FFT game. the last one I ever saw was for DS a long time ago

[@hennypowers8319]

Finally my favorite final fantasy protagonist

[@king0elizabeth]

10:05 I see you need to brush up on your Gaelic.

[@chuymoreno13]

make one for Cidolfus Orlandeau

[@thelonesage3146]

Oh this is going to be good

[@michaelwatts8489]

I would love to see the origins of Garland/Chaos

[@ShojiKareza]

FFXIV has an alternate timeline of Ivalice, where Ivalice is inside eorzea and have different ending of what if. Which where both Ramza and Delita are still friends with trust in the end.

[@archenemy6334]

Do a origins story for Kain Highwind

[@BirdOfHermes83]

This game is so good! Hey Squenix, make a sequel dammit!

[@kumaSOevl]

My favorite game and character

[@johngo3715]

I always thought the ending showed the ghosts of Alma and Ramza visiting their graves.

[@BirdOfHermes83]

All this brings back memories of murdering everything on the map with a team of Dragoons! The dark knight job kicked ass too in the PSP version!

[@lexielsama8339]

Even though I have fallen out of love with Final Fantasy and Square Enix in general I still hold Final Fantasy Tactics my favorite game of all time. Th story and characters are just very well written, deep and entertaining. I wonder what's the opinion of Tactics fans about Final Fantasy XIV's Return of Ivalice raid story line. It gives a "continuation" to FFT and it's written by Matsuno, although he doesn't consider it canon (if I'm remembering his interview correctly).

[@FromAmericaToJapan]

Ramza killed Argath not delita. Well really any character can kill him

[@zachgibson8876]

Such a great game. Lots of similarities with A Song of Ice and Fire.

[@WastedTalent83]

Argath doesn't get slain by delita, whoever kill him kill him. the story doesn't show it. Why do you feel the need to invent things?XD just follow the story. Also Delita says "you'll be next" in a fit of rage ,because his sister just died, he didn't mean it. In fact, Later on when they meet again , not even once Delita consider to harm Ramza. At most he tell him, if you get in the way i will kill you too. And its totally understandable since what happened is also Ramza's fault, and Ramza know, that's why he feel guilty and "i don't want to see another Tietra." His words when you need to save ovelia at zirekile falls. Delita become a schemer out of hatred and need, he look for vengeance and "justice" in his mind, killing every person responsible for the war that killed his sister. Many doesn't get How cool a character Delita is, and that's so sad to me, since i see him as the MOST coherent character in the whole FF series. You did a good job with everything else :D But another things in Defense of Delita, he did exactly what you said, but he had no other mean to do it. that was his only way, as he couldn't trust no body. Ramza had help from various people during his journey+ even if its not shown, he had enough money to hire mercenaries (the ones you start with) and his "beoulve" name, also got the help of orlandu just because he was a beoulve. Delita effort to do what he did, was 10 times harder than Ramza, And as cool as the character is. After he was able to get his vengeance and become kind, he was left alone with his pain and solitude, questioning if what he did was even worth it. I really wish many more people would understand how deep is the profile of Delita. He is "human" and act like a human would and could, while Ramza is the HERO the fantasy being that always do right and defeat all foes honestly, classic hero you can find almost anywhere.

[@katiepersons6575]

Zalbag ordering the death of tetra seems so out of character for him given how much noble he is presented in the rest of the game.

[@Rivaldi530]

They needed a little more narrative nuance there. A bit hard to square that circle.

[@wayobenavides7805]

Katie Persons that was one thing that always bothered me because although conflicted in his families greed he seemed to harbor actual love for Ramza and desire to do good.

[@jakelachica7150]

Do take note that even if Zalbag is kind to Delita and Tetra, when it comes down to it, commoners are commoners. From his point of view, she's inconsequential. Just goes to show that despite his kindness to her, he didn't really cared that deeply. To him, Tetra was like a pet. Sad death sure, but not a huge loss. Sad, really.

[@AmaiMagnus]

Could you make an origins for Genesis Rhapsodos?

[@johnford2898]

Great video! I will always pronounce it "BELL-vee".

[@yourbuggin1324]

Please do jecht

[@ryosaeba4117]

Always hate the Zalbag death, Wanna him in The Final Battle and a good ending for him

[@joshuataylor7443]

0:39 except the demon lady.

[@OhMyGashItzJash]

I overleveled myself so much just to one shot bosses.