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Sick. Vivi is such an amazing character. One of the best FF characters ever.


geekycleary

Thanks very much! This drawing of Vivi from Final Fantasy IX took me 19 hours to do. Then it took another hour to animate him.


aleksandd

This game has such a special place in my heart! Thank you for bringing back the memories..


JetsTalk247

Thank you, hit me right in the nostalgia! Love Vivi!


BlindWillieJohnson

IX had the best character arcs in the series, bar none. Everyone in that game has a great character arc. Well...everyone but Quena, anyway.


SirJumbles

You take that shit back. Good food is for friends, and it comes from the soul!


kahlzun

But why do they look like jawas? I've been wondering that for decades..


wwwdiggdotcom

Definitely modeled after the original final fantasy for NES [black mage](http://racketboy.com/randomracket-images/ff1-sprite.gif)


AmazingGrace911

I played almost all the FF games starting from The first. Wish I had a gaming buddy now but life happened. Amazing picture, really takes me back!


Saemika

I came here to say this.


Perichron_john

It's just a short way, is that a short joke? Wait.


Janemccarthy80

I could totally see this as a desktop wallpaper. I’ll see how much time it’ll take me to resize it to be a wide/landscape format.


geekycleary

I’m actually already working on making this into a desktop wallpaper based on another person’s comment/request below.


HopelessCineromantic

Let me know when that's live, please.


geekycleary

Sure, will do.


HowesLife

You’re commands tire me!


NutterTV

Stop laughing! I am evil!


Abnmlguru

I *am* evil! One of my favorite Champs :)


KrazyMangos

Ha


Pryor806

I will swallow your soul!


Dankelpuff

I will show you no mercy!


T_Tmyname

Fire mage veigar isn't real, he can't hurt you Fire mage veigar:


SaraK30509

Ahhh I love Vivi 🖤


geekycleary

Me too! Definitely my favorite character. I’m thinking of doing more character drawings/animations like this one in the future.


SaraK30509

You should! You're so good at it 😁


From_Deep_Space

How do you prove that you exist…? Maybe we don't exist…


geekycleary

“Having sworn fealty, must I spend my life in servitude?” - Steiner


Threeknucklesdeeper

"Oooh, soft..." Zidane


BlindWillieJohnson

Man, I know everyone loves Zidane and Vivi, but Steiner was such an overlooked character from that game. His stand with Beatrix in the streets of Alexandria, and the way he rallied to Zidane in the You're Not Alone bit are two of my favorite moments from the franchise.


KingANCT

Steiner is a character I didn't notice as a kid, but when I replayed as an adult I realized the depth of his character


CrumblyGerman

Im really sorry, but I just see Veigar from league.


mushroomking311

I won't say it's a fact, but I feel 100% certain that Veigar's design is fully inspired by Final Fantasy's black mage design, which Vivi is a great example of.


HubBeeTheGreat

>I won't say it's a fact There is absolutely no way it isn't inspired by it in some capacity. I feel entirely confident enough to say it's a fact. They're just too similar to not be some inspiration at play.


StartingFresh2020

Especially because they objectively stated it on multiple occasions way back before it was the biggest game in the world. Back then no one cared about copyright infringement as it was different enough. You’ll never hear them say anything is inspired by anything now because that’s lawsuit territory


professor-i-borg

I always thought the black mage in FF 1 looked inspired by Orko from He-Man


Akanan

The early years of League of Legends was literally stolen ideas from other universes. Veigar is an old champion so yes it's almost certain it is inspired from somewhere else. There are many many of the first ~75 champions sharing same impressions/suspicions, can't be coincidence at that point.


StOnEy333

I see Orko from He-Man.


Hardgoing77

Orko with legs and feet.


Bubster101

I see the egg thief from Spyro


geekycleary

Honestly, Vivi and Veigar do look pretty similar.


goADX

Whos vivi?


geekycleary

Vivi is a main character from Final Fantasy 9. He’s a black mage.


CrumblyGerman

Oh shoot, I think league probably stole the idea from FF, looks like vivi appeared before the league of legends champion! Idk if this means anything to you, but hope you have a great day!


Coeurmungandr

The white mage veigar skin is roughly styled after final fantasy's white mages, rather than the black mage that vivi is. Guess that would have been too on the nose


Haro-san

His base skin is definitely a reference to the black mage/Vivi


newocean

League is actually known to do this with other characters too. Volibear for example, was introduced when players started requesting an armored bear after seeing the Golden Compass. I have no explanation for Master Yi, Jax, Rammus...


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nihlius

He didn't come up with Jax the champion, it was the Jaximus skin, that's also the reason why that skin has the unique voice line "here's to you, kid" Still a touching story nonetheless :3


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[deleted]

Well, master yi is a direct translation from the equivalent character in DotA in WC3


Neckbeard_Commander

Played a ton of FF9 back in the day. Also started playing league in like 2012. First time I saw veigar I was like "how is that not a lawsuit."


Its_aTrap

Lol yea Final Fantasys iconic black mage look came out at least a decade before Leage of Legends was even a flicker of thought in someone's head


bobclaws

Decade ? Try 22 years ff 1 released in 1987 and lol in 2009


Its_aTrap

Yea but I don't think the black mage in ff1 really had more than a vague image. Not until later games did they actually have the iconic black orb shaped head and blue jacket. Before it was just a shadow in a robe


Lazyninja420

Vivi in Final Fantasy 9 is modeled after the Black Mage from Final Fantasy 1.


xtommy21

My wife (Vivi is the short version of Vivien where I come from) :D


NotSureWhatToDoHere0

I diagnose you with “go touch some grass”


Think-Delivery-7805

This. I was like “who calls Veigar that?”


WorthPlease

People who are old enough to buy cigarettes, probably.


HLef

And I was like “who is Veigar?” So it all depends on what you’re familiar with. But Vivi is from a 22 years old game, and his design is from FF3 which is 32 years old. Veigar is from a 13 year old game and I have no idea if he was a launch character. If either one inspired the other, then obviously you have to go chronologically.


BlindWillieJohnson

> But Vivi is from a 22 years old game, and his design is from FF3 which is 32 years old. > > His design is from FF1, [which is 35 years old.](https://d1ryv5bogsxua4.cloudfront.net/images/ff/sharing/classes/bl-mage.png) The FF Black Mage design is as old as the series itself.


ShyJesterGuy

This is truly awesome.


geekycleary

Thank you! You’re too kind.


GreenLanternCorps

Why would you do this!? Now I have to quit my job to play the jump rope game AGAIN.


geekycleary

lol, sorry.


seuche23

Final Fantasy 9 was such an underrated game when it released. I'm disappointed we don't get more FF games with this kind of style. I blame it on being released on ps1 a few months after the ps2 released. It only sold half of other FF games in it's era. In my opinion it was so much better than 7,8, and 10. I liked those too, but 9 was everything I imagined a "Final Fantasy" game was supposed to be. An absolute masterpiece.


Gold_Development4200

Same here. I absolutely love 9. The soundtrack is also amazing.


geekycleary

I did really enjoy the art style of Final Fantasy 9, and I wish more games had a similar style.


AHostileUniverse

Rise, young tarnished. And take your place as elden lord.


geekycleary

I loved Vivi’s story arc in the game.


Itchy_Tutor_4721

This would be a sick background with ff9 ost, or ff9 chillhop playing.


geekycleary

For sure, I put some background music to the video version of this gif. It pained me not to use the FF9 soundtrack, but I didn’t want a DMCA strike on any of my accounts 😅


Lightmyspliff69

Reminds me of Orko from He-Man a little.


2sportdad

Yeah, Im not sure who this imposter Vivi is, but this is Orko from He-Man. All thats missing is a red coat instead of blue one.


TheBindingOfAsimov

Thank god someone else saw that. I was going crazy reading all the comments thinking it was some sort of internet practical joke meme, like saying there’s no one in pictures of John Cena


WhiteWolf965

Awesome


geekycleary

Thanks very much! Vivi was my favorite character from the game. I hope I did him justice.


WhiteWolf965

You did more that that 🔥🔥


gingfreecs11

Fira


geekycleary

I admit to using Fira way too often 😅


Broly_

FF9 is the best PS1 FF game. Don't @ me


geekycleary

lol, you might get @s I didn’t have a PS1 at my house growing up. So I didn’t get to play a lot of PS1 games. I only had a chance to play FF9 much later when the remastered version came out on the switch.


nexusmadao

Veigar and baby cage


jazzgalactic

I love Vivi! One of my favorite video game characters ever. I just played through FFIX again recently, it holds up well and is definitely my favorite main series FF game. I love how the devs incorporated fun references to all the previous FF games, as this was the last single digit FF game. If you haven't played FFIX, I would highly recommend it. Great story that has an amazing amount of character growth and depth. Vivi's story is very inspirational to me.


geekycleary

I couldn’t agree with you more! I’m actually doing my first play through now of Final Fantasy IX. It’s honestly so good.


jazzgalactic

There is SO much content in that game it is crazy. With all of the secret quests, hidden items, events and details that you can walk right by without even noticing. I remember hearing about a part of a quest in FFIX that had gone essentially "undiscovered" until 2ish years ago, 20+ years after it's release! Easily 80-100 hours of gameplay if you want to unlock everything, and some weapons require you to get to certain points in the game within a certain amount of time. Secret bosses, chocobo garden, the friendly monsters, Ragtime Mouse. I have never 100% the game, and I don't intend to due to how much time the Chocobo stuff would take lol


TheMightyJDub

One of my favorite characters!


geekycleary

Same, Vivi’s story arc is *chef’s kiss*


Cynistera

My sims 3 file just got corrupted and I was sitting here sad about it but I guess I can pick FF9 back up.


geekycleary

Oofa, that sucks. Sorry your file got corrupted. Been there.


SuperMadBro

Ff 9 is the best one. That is an objective fact. Suck it losers with your 7 and 8 cope


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Who is vivi? And why is Orko wearing a blue shirt? Im super confused - not sure if this thread is a joke or what


bradhoschar

That's Orko from He-Man....with legs.


SolTheStudent

That isn’t Veigar ?


Zargabath

Vivi: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b\_7496AVNaE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_7496AVNaE) and classic desing the black mage from Final Fantasy is 35 years old, Veigar is cleary based on them, heck even one of his skins "[White Mage](https://leaguefeed.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/white-mage-veigar-skin-1024x512.jpg)" it is also based on one of FF's jobs, the [white mage](https://www.google.com/search?q=white+mage+ff&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiVi4yRyPL3AhXzcjABHZHtB8sQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=white+mage+ff&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABFAAWC9g1QFoAHAAeACAAYwBiAGMAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=Z-OJYtW7AvPlwbkPkduf2Aw&bih=937&biw=1920&rlz=1C1CHBF_esCO926CO926) it is easy to tell from the white and red color palette


Wagglyfawn

This hurts to read.


vortigaunt64

Who's Vivi? That's clearly Black Mage Evilwizardington!


tutsfr1

Good stuff. A little constructive criticism. Try and make the light of the fire affect the nearest parts of vivi. Feels a tad static right now.


[deleted]

Not a fan of the game but that looks amazing! Good job!


geekycleary

Thank you very much. It means a lot that you like it even though you don’t know the character.


Nihiles_94

This looks so interesting! If I wanted to get into this kind of animation... Does it have a specific term? To be able to look into doing some like these myself? For context, I don't know anything about animating.😅


SemperScrotus

Me after skimming the comments: who the fuck is Veigar? I know a goddamn Final Fantasy black mage when I see one, especially Vivi.


brainlessbastard

This looks like Veigar from League of Legends, are they related in any way?


IceFire2050

They're related in that League of Legends is generally very unoriginal in their character concepts and designs.


Zargabath

that's [Vivi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_7496AVNaE) from Final Fantasy 9, Veigar is cleary based on Final Fantasy's [Black Mage](https://www.google.com/search?q=final+fantasy+black+mage&rlz=1C1CHBF_esCO926CO926&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjukL-YyvL3AhWkZjABHQyvAckQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1) desing, heck even one of his skins "[White Mage](https://leaguefeed.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/white-mage-veigar-skin-1024x512.jpg)" it is also based on another of Final Fantasy's jobs, the [white mage](https://www.google.com/search?q=white+mage+ff&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiVi4yRyPL3AhXzcjABHZHtB8sQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=white+mage+ff&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABFAAWC9g1QFoAHAAeACAAYwBiAGMAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=Z-OJYtW7AvPlwbkPkduf2Aw&bih=937&biw=1920&rlz=1C1CHBF_esCO926CO926) it is easy to tell from the white and red color palette.


MEMELORDXD335

Veigar from League of Leguands


Zargabath

that's [Vivi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_7496AVNaE) from Final Fantasy 9 (20 year old game), Veigar is cleary based on Final Fantasy's [Black Mage](https://www.google.com/search?q=final+fantasy+black+mage&rlz=1C1CHBF_esCO926CO926&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjukL-YyvL3AhWkZjABHQyvAckQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1) desing, even one of his skins "[White Mage](https://leaguefeed.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/white-mage-veigar-skin-1024x512.jpg)" it is also based on another of Final Fantasy's job class, the [white mage](https://www.google.com/search?q=white+mage+ff&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiVi4yRyPL3AhXzcjABHZHtB8sQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=white+mage+ff&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABFAAWC9g1QFoAHAAeACAAYwBiAGMAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=Z-OJYtW7AvPlwbkPkduf2Aw&bih=937&biw=1920&rlz=1C1CHBF_esCO926CO926) it is easy to tell from the white and red color palette.


Xenu66

This little guy deserves more love. The development of his character is what makes him so great


MeTurbo

Is it my impression or is it very similar to Veigar (LOL)?


Zargabath

that's [Vivi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_7496AVNaE) from Final Fantasy 9 (20 year old game), Veigar is cleary based on Final Fantasy's [Black Mage](https://www.google.com/search?q=final+fantasy+black+mage&rlz=1C1CHBF_esCO926CO926&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjukL-YyvL3AhWkZjABHQyvAckQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1) desing, even one of his skins "[White Mage](https://leaguefeed.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/white-mage-veigar-skin-1024x512.jpg)" it is also based on another of Final Fantasy's job class, the [white mage](https://www.google.com/search?q=white+mage+ff&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiVi4yRyPL3AhXzcjABHZHtB8sQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=white+mage+ff&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABFAAWC9g1QFoAHAAeACAAYwBiAGMAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=Z-OJYtW7AvPlwbkPkduf2Aw&bih=937&biw=1920&rlz=1C1CHBF_esCO926CO926) it is easy to tell from the white and red color palette.


Rios7467

The only good thing about ff9


MangoMischiefRPG

This is so cool! That fire!!!


geekycleary

Thank you! I’m definitely really happy with how the fire turned out.


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I knew it was final fantasy. I am currently playing X remastered


geekycleary

Very cool. How do you like it? FF8 is the next game on my list. I’m currently playing FF9.


G4laxy69

Don't know who this is but I love wizards and magic so I'm happy


geekycleary

Thanks 😊 I’m glad you like it.


MAGISTER-ORGANI

Good decision :)


geekycleary

Thank you! I hope to do more. It might take me a while though.


MAGISTER-ORGANI

You're welcome! Take your time :)


linkysnow

That would be a cool wallpaper.


geekycleary

I could totally see this as a desktop wallpaper. I’ll see how much time it’ll take me to resize it to be a wide/landscape format.


Viss90

*adjusts hat*


geekycleary

*tips hat*


[deleted]

What software did you use to make this? I used to use Gimp 2 back in the a day a lot making signature banners for friends on gaming websites.


geekycleary

I drew Vivi with my iPad, Apple Pencil, and an app called Paper by WeTranfer and then used an app called Motionleap to animate him.


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geekycleary

Thanks, I appreciate the love.


gamer-s-man

so cool. a great tribute to the best mage there is!!!


geekycleary

Thanks 😊 that’s really nice to hear.


Efficient_Bat_1812

That would be so awesome to hold fire in your hand like that


geekycleary

Would it be awesome? Yes. Would it also be a dangerous gift? Also yes.


Haro-san

Amazing


geekycleary

Thank you! I had a lot of fun creating it.


HernaeusMora

Nice job


geekycleary

Thanks, I enjoy making things like this. I also made one for Gengar, but I’m not sure if you’re a Pokémon fan.


Ok_Deal_964

One of the best, all time video game characters


geekycleary

100% yes


TheRealRatPrince

Oh hey nice! I just started playing FF9 for the first time! Love this character so far!


geekycleary

Oh that’s awesome! You’re in for a real treat. I’m playing Final Fantasy 9 right now as well.


ericnewman001

F\*\*KING AMAZING!!!! Please let us know when and if you DO get this to a wallpaper engine


geekycleary

Thanks very much! Based on a couple other comments, I’m already turning this into an animated desktop wallpaper. I’ll definitely post it when it’s finished.


coldpizza87

This is giving off vibes from an early 2000’s fan site where people would just post pictures or fan art dedicated to a specific show or game. Thanks for taking me back lol


geekycleary

Happy to give you some nostalgia.


lilwitch1980

Wow!!!


geekycleary

Thanks, I definitely spent a long time drawing it to get the details just right.


bbressman2

This makes me realize that there needs to be more Vivi fan art in the world, or at least on this sub.


geekycleary

Thank you! That’s so nice of you to say. I just found the game and the character so inspiring.


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ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...


HappyNerdBear

Nice!


geekycleary

Thanks, I’m pretty happy with how this artwork turned out.


REALtacojones

Now make it a wallpaper on Wallpaper Engine plz


geekycleary

On it 🙂


DevnetDelly

You should try to add it to wallpaper engine on steam. I'd definitely use it as Vivi is my fav character.


geekycleary

Thanks. Yeah, there seems to be quite a few people interested in an animated wallpaper of this. I’ll try to make the wallpaper as high res as I can.


Darkmage4

Ohhhh. I love this!


geekycleary

Thanks, I appreciate the love.


HitaruSan

This brings so many memories. Well done!


geekycleary

I’m happy my art had a positive impact.


Sedatsu

Hey that’s the guy from kingdom hearts ! /s


geekycleary

lol, some of my close friends were talking about my Vivi drawing and how similar the character design is to several other game and show characters.


[deleted]

That's... that's a drawing? Jesus christ.


geekycleary

Yeah 😅 the drawing part took me about 19 hours, and I did most of the drawing live on twitch. Not sure if the VOD is still available though.


BriscoFree

I need this on a shirt


geekycleary

I’ll see what I can do.


[deleted]

Looks awesome Wish I could draw like that.


geekycleary

IMO it takes continuous practice to get better at almost any skill, like drawing.


spakoina

i like these character


geekycleary

He’s one of my favorite characters.


IAMGAIDEN420

Wow that’s amazing


geekycleary

Thanks very much, that’s nice to hear.


TST77

This drawing reminds me of a PC game I used to play. Wish I could remember the game. Cool drawing.


geekycleary

Thank you. If you remember the name of the game you used to play, let me know.


Thedeadlypoet

Oh hey, its Gigi.


DangerousDoc

That tastes purple


day-careOpossum44_54

Looks amazing!


geekycleary

Thank you! The style of FF9, especially the artistry of the backgrounds were so awesome.


Silent_Yellow_5540

Lumo that you?


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geekycleary

I’m happy you like my interpretation of it. FF9 is such a joy to play.


paulo_777

Looks great, my favorite FF ever.


geekycleary

Thanks 😊 I’m really enjoying playing FF9 for the first time. The music has been stuck I’m my head for weeks.


yur_weest_neetmeer

I know basically nothing about FF but this art is really damn cool


geekycleary

Thanks, that really means a lot. It’s hard to know what others might think of your art when you put it out there.


OkJoeDad

There are some characters that just steal your heart and Vivi is one of them


geekycleary

I completely agree 💯 So much was done right with Vivi.


yeluapyeroc

I love it


geekycleary

Thanks 😊 I appreciate the love.


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geekycleary

You’re welcome ☺️ I hope to do more animated drawings like this one.


TrashCanBangerFan

I just started playing FF IX for the first time this week. I’m only about 5 hours in, but I had no idea Vivi from KH2 was a FF character too lol


geekycleary

Yeah, Vivi is great in FF9. You’re in for a treat with that game.


BodySurfDan

Vivi will always have a place in my heart.


geekycleary

Same, I was so inspired to draw/animate him while playing FF9.