You are right, if all games were to have the same system game after game, then where would it be left the interesting new thing that makes all games unique?I definately prefer the materia system, im replaying final fantasy 8 coz i think i need to refresh the story line in my head as was having a debate about Ultimecia, but anyways. I think the junctioning system is alright when you get used to using it. I think all these different systems are a way to test us the gamers, and it makes the games more interesting.