People laughing at things that aren't even funny is just lame, of course. Someday! Someday! I keep telling myself this.

Remakes are a great thing. I'd probably have never given FFIII, FFIV, or Chrono Trigger a second glance if they didn't get DS versions, and FFV and VI only because of the PS1 rerelease (flawed as it was.) They do good things for younger gamers.

I like your plan. Build them up to the high points! Cut them off before they play FFXIII, that'll only end in pain, though.