I'm currently playing FFIV for the SNES. Will likely jump to VI after I'm done with that. I'm really enjoying IV so far. One hell of a story, and good battle sequences, too. You even get a bard that attacks with MUSICAL NOTES! The dialog seems a bit simple, but it works.

While I understand and comply with those who hail the all-original and legendary NES version of FF1(comes with the ability to totally save game companies), I'm nonetheless siding with FF1 DoS. I am one who will more than likely play a remake over the original, unless I do get enjoyment out of originals, which I have. I do have a feeling that Syd is right about the "dumb down" thing, but I played DoS before NES, so naturally I couldn't tell any difference. Hell, the last time I really played NES FF1 was on the machine itself about.....oh, a decade and a half ago, and I didn't even know how the fuck an RPG worked back then. I do agree that DoS may just be quite easy for an RPG, since I buffed my heroes to about lv 7 or so even before I faced Garland, and pretty much cruised the rest of the way. Granting that, it was nonetheless a decent challenge for me, especially considering there were monsters that can petrify your party just by ATTACKING. It does seem like an easier version, but I'll be damned if you don't have to prepare yourself as the game gets farther on. Still, I'll more than likely grab the original on a ROM to get a real feel and see just which one really suits me.

FFII for DoS didn't really suck me in either. Likely the argument among people is that it's too easy as well, but for me, as far as an FF game goes, I just can't get into leveling separate abilities instead of the character itself.

FFVII was another game I played at a younger age. At that time, I knew very well what an RPG was, and got a pretty good ways on it. Epic story, flavorful characters, a well-made battle system, and a final boss battle that I'm not sure I'd look forward to slugging through(by that I mean the enormous creature that comes before Seph himself).

FFX was another good one. I got all the way to where you face those large black jellies for the first time, and had to stop; they were hard to beat for some reason, which made me worried that I didn't level up enough for that part. Seymour makes for some exciting, if not irritating, boss battles.

FFX-2 I've only really watched, not played. Sounds like a good one to try. My college friends described it as a game with "softcore porn."

Tactics I only played a little of, though it does look like a fun one. I also like Tactics Advance for GBA. Five races, tons of classes, and a hell of a battle system. The storyline is a bit simplistic for my tastes, though it stretches out well enough.

My vote? I don't have one. Just follow your heart and see what you like best. I'm not going to shoot out a particular order for similar games with different storylines.

Also, if you find yourself wanting a different RPG as a break from the FF series(if you even need one), I highly recommend the Lufia Series.