Something as different as FFXII shouldn't not be considered a Final Fantasy. That's fanboy-ism in itself, not to mention ignorant. Every FF game varies from the last, and some moreso than others. XII just so happens to have incorporated a vastly different style than any of the others. And in truth, the only thing which doesn't strike me as a regular Final Fantasy characteristic is the battle system. Everything else is hugely Final Fantasy.

As for the Judges, they're just Judge Magistrates. Not warriors. They sentence people for crimes, not fight wars. However they happen to have skill in terms of combat, those such as Bergan, Zargabaath and Gabranth ALL have great military influence and power. They don't have to be remarkably overwhelming as far as bosses go.

Also, Rulia doesn't seem to be trying to convert your opinion in any way. She's stating the facts of the game. :/

She was giving reasons as to why it is a Final Fantasy, not posting them for a hell of it. Besides, it hardly matters whether you asked for it or not. She was justifying as to why she thinks it's is an FF.