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Final Fantasy VIII Hints

Where is the Commander?

  • 1 of 10: Talk to everybody in the town, then go into Zell's house.
  • 2 of 10: You can find it one screen away from the Hotel.
  • 3 of 10: Talk to Mrs. Dincht.
  • 4 of 10: Go upstairs and rest.
  • 5 of 10: Leave, talk and return until the the room is full of smoke.
  • 6 of 10: Head down to the Docks.
  • 7 of 10: Talk to everybody.
  • 8 of 10: Follow the dog.
  • 9 of 10: Its destination is the Train Station.
  • 10 of 10: Follow Raijin back to the Hotel.