I once spent 14 hours in a single battle in FFT, I don't mind grind - in fact it can be fun.
I like it in games like pokemon but not in full 3D RPGs (like final fantasy - the main series) I remember I used to affix a rubber band to my PlayStation controller for Final Fantasy 8 and 9 in such a way that the right analog stick was held over to the right and the X button was pressed - this caused the character to run in circles in the overworld and when a battle insued they would automatically attack over and over and over (so I could leave for several hours and not have to grind - kinda like autogrind), I guess i'm weird
PS despite the grind in FFVIII it is still my favorite Final Fantasy (in the main series)
Currently dreaming of: DKC4 or Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (classic 2D platformers) for WiiWare, Smash Bros. for DSi, New Super Mario World for DSi, a Wii remake or true sequel of Final Fantasy Tactics.
One down, hopefully more awesomeness to come.
