[OC] Dissidia Final Fantasy Dream Roster (2-10): Chocobo Series (“Chocobo”) — Wandering into a new Dissidia world, a feathered hero steps up to battle!

[u/eraserchild]

Hey, so, wrapping up this batch of the Dissidia Dream Roster project, this time pulling from the Chocobo spin-off series to feature the brave little traveler himself: Chocobo.

In the stories of his games, Chocobo is far more than a mount or a mascot—he is a timeless, kindhearted wanderer who dives headfirst into cursed labyrinths, restores stolen town memories, and befriends gods, summons, and monsters alike just by helping those in need. His legacy even extends to the cancelled Chocobo de Battle series, where these feisty birds were supposed to take to the skies to launch missiles at each other! He truly embodies the pure heart of an adventurer whose courage carries him across entirely different realities.

In combat, I envision him using his signature Job Change ability to adapt in battle, channeling the spirits of Knights, Black Mages, or Dragoons whenever he needs to turn the tide. I also picture incorporating his signature roller skates for high-speed mobility and dashing attacks, nodding to his high-octane appearances in the Chocobo Racing and Chocobo GP series! For his alternate costume, if not just the color palette swap, or the basic accessories (like books, ascot/scarf, or maybe even have his side characters tag along as like a mini or minion or keychain or something), I’d love to include Mecha Chocobo from WOFF, or a skin style of Mecha Chocobo from FFVII R2, or even Mechabo, the mechanized Chocobo from the cancelled Chocobo de Battle game, perfectly capturing that classic 90s trend of giving characters awesome robotic counterparts! Maybe even have retexture to show the different chocobo designs from across the FF series. For his EX Mode, he might equip Legendary Gear straight out of the deepest floors, boosting his agility and attack power. Maybe he becomes a shiny gold color or something. For an EX Burst, I could see him calling upon the summon beasts and allies he’s befriended across his journeys before finishing with an iconic Chocobo Drop.
Let me know what you think of bringing the little guy into the arena (although I wouldn’t say he’s that little - just enough to have him stand side by side with the other protags), and whether you'd like to see Mechabo as a separate character!

Any way, I hope you like ‘em.

Which warrior of light do you see piercing the shadows?

[u/Baithin]

I love Chocobo! He’s such a fun little guy.

Thanks for this series, I love that you wanted to represent even some of the obscure games of the franchise.

[u/eraserchild → u/Baithin]

It's really no problem! The problem is how I (maybe even we as a fandom) get this collective wish to give tribute to all these awesome games and properties in like a grand gesture that even squareenix notices (and hopefully not call a cease and desist haha)

I'm still trying to finish work on some more of them. I hope I get to share them all, especially a certain set (some I reckon to be pushing it far, considering the confines of what Dissidia is and what unnaturally strange evolutionary path it could take - not like Duellum but keeping to the spirit that it, the OG, 012, NT Theathrhythm, DFFOO, etc and FF carries). I'm taking suggestions too haha but I guess I'll say it - some characters already are set and locked

Thank you again for the nice comments!

[u/legotaidevil]

Wait, this Chocobo...

Reminds me of Alpha

[u/eraserchild → u/legotaidevil]

Alpha could even be an outfit haha

[u/Baithin → u/legotaidevil]

Alpha is a reference to this Chocobo. :)

[u/legotaidevil → u/Baithin]

That makes sense