[Classic] Final Fantasy VI Advanced

"Improved graphics" my ass. Make no mistake, this is a standard port. The colors look a bit washed out compared to the original and the game moves noticeably slower in battles, menus, the overworld, etc.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Omnislash124

We've already been over this, the graphics are more or less the same. It's just been Advance-ized, similar to the graphical difference between their original versions and the Advance versions of FFIV advance and FFV advance. But there's no slowdown in this one unlike the hideous PSX port (which I still played regardless).

Gee, guess my personal experience with the import on actual GBA hardware means absolutely nothing.

I can confirm that:

-The colors have a washed out look (eh, not so bad)
-Battles in particular are noticeably slower if you are accustomed to the speed of the original game (that kinda sucks)
-Music quality takes a big hit (NOOOOOOOOOO)

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Originally Posted by Omnislash124

Means absolutely nothing indeed if you don't say so.

But you talking out of your ass is perfectly meaningful

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by SOLDIER

I didn't notice any hit in the music quality from that youtube link I posted; the music could be differently mixed, but that doesn't mean the actual quality should suffer.

Have you heard the Advance version of The Decisive Battle? Cringe-worthy. I think when most people say the quality of the music is worse, they mean that everything sounds much more synthesized and artificial.

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Originally Posted by Omnislash124

Have they added any more of those multi-party areas where you split up into groups of 2 or 3 and explore a huge dungeon, much like the Phoenix Cave and Kefka's Tower?

Yep, the Dragon's Den is a 3 party dungeon.

Quote:

After watching the youtube video again, I realize the slowdown is actually very apparent. Not nearly as bad as the PSX, but it's not nearly as smooth as the SNES either, which is a shame.

Actually, I believe the actual in-battle slowdown is worse than the PSX version. The PSX version had horrendous load times in between menus and in the transition from dungeons/the overworld into battles, but battles themselves ran relatively smoothly. It's been a while since I last the PSX version though.

re: save anywhere

There is a memo save function that allows you to save anywhere temporarily, as seen in several previous games. However it is lost should you restart your GBA. Otherwise, saving is the same as the original.

I was speaking idiomatically.

re: FFVIA drawings

I can understand not being too fond of Amano's unconventional, ethereal style. It's a decidely non-mainstream look. But you can't possibly think that an effeminate looking Edgar and Sabin and airhead popstar bimbo Terra are improvements.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

It really is ridiculous for that one scene to be removed from a game that also depicts

Spoiler:

the wholesale slaughter of countless soldiers, a stabbing, a guy getting fried by a magic lightning bolt and tossed away miles above the earth to plummet to his death, people getting crushed by giant slabs of shifting earth, the poisoning of an entire kingdom including civilians, among other things.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

I heard that Locke's infamous line, "I'll rip your lungs out!" was changed, so does anyone know the new line? I'm dying to find out.

"That's not very nice."

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

X button? Keep in mind this is a GBA game...

How ya doing, buddy?

Yeah Vanish no longer overrides instant death protection of monsters. So no Vanish + Doom/X-zone. Algorithms for Evade have been fixed as well. Yay for Illumina being even more broken!

Still you can't get some monster's Rages like Proto-Armor... and Gau and Gogo can't equip the Merit Award so no more Wind God Gau/Gogo =\

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Good riddance I say. It was an incredibly cheap tactic/bug that never should have been part of the game. Even so, the effect on the difficulty of the game is negligible as the bosses tip over at the slightest breeze anyway.

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Originally Posted by Render

Something to the effect of:

Spoiler:

"They're hot and heavy, aren't they?" (something close to that.)

Which seems to indicate Locke and Celes kiss?? or even in love. Neither of which the player were led to believe.

Uhhh it was always clear that they fell in love with each other.

How ya doing, buddy?

Siren's sprite is indeed censored, but I believe other sprites like Chadarnook and Goddess are kept intact. Also the "barb-e" sprites do have the smoke blowing out of their pipes. Why is that people only ask about Siren though?

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wtf @ spoiler tags for freaking treasure chests

re: Ribbon during Locke's Scenario

You can't really "miss" this Ribbon because it never goes away. You can get it anytime you can access South Figaro, which includes the World of Ruin.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

It's pretty hard to describe. After you go through the door behind the clock in the the basement of the rich guy's house you're in the area with the soldier and guard dog random encounters.

Here you'll notice another staircase going down on the left side of the room that has no visible walk way to. That's where you're trying to get. At one point you go through a narrow walkway and your character is obscured by black layers (can't see your character at all). There is an invisible path here you need to navigate to reach the staircase.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Render

I like how they renamed Shadow's and Cyan's weapons.. what did they rename the 'Sky Render'? Also, is the Illumina really better than the Ragnarok?

They weren't really "renamed" because they are just the romanization of the original Japanese names. Sky Render ＝ Mutsunokami

Yes, Illumina (called Lightbringer here) is better than Ragnarok. It's the most ridiculously broken and overpowered sword in the game.

And I can see this thread erupting into "which FF is best" fanboy faggotry. Please don't let that happen.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

^That was definitely not directed toward you (or anyone in particular). Try not to miscontrue general statements as direct personal attacks.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

You really need an explanation? It's quite simple.

Absolutely any thread involving discussion of the FF series has the potential to degenerate into incredibly lame, GameFAQs-caliber "xxx game sucks or xxx game rules because I am a douche" flamewar gayness. It's especially dangerous when personal opinions start to factor in more and more. I've seen it happen many, many times.

OR

It can be a perfectly civil and upstanding discussion (which is what this thread is at right now).

All I said was please don't let the former happen.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Jinn

I'm not entirely sure why you have to take on such a condescending and hostile tone in your posts, for I was not attacking you, I was simply wondering what it was that you were talking about.

I'm not entirely sure why you have to take on such a defensive tone in your posts, because I'm not attacking you either.

You think that's hostile? You haven't been on the internet much have you

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Jinn

Actually, I can almost guarantee I've been here longer than you.

Heh, that proves my point right there. You're so easy to get a rise out of. Maybe my "hostility" and cynicism is a rarity in GFF, but outside these sheltered walls there are people who are far, far worse than me. The worst scum you could imagine, and they would eat you alive.

Anyway back on topic...I finished the game with only Celes-Edgar-Setzer. If you beat the game with Relm without Strago her ending changes as well but I really don't feel like going through all that again just for that.

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What exactly is giving you trouble? Even beating the game with only Celes, Edgar, and Setzer was easier than I expected.

I was speaking idiomatically.

1. Is the Intangir vanish/paint bug still active?

I don't believe so as most of the Sketch bugs have been fixed.

2. Are you still able to kill off 90% of the bosses/enemies using the vanish + doom/x-zone trick?

No. Vanish no longer overrides Instant Death protection.

re:Cursed Shield

The best way I've found to decurse the shield is to go on the Solitary Island where the enemies kill themselves after a few seconds. Put Locke in your party and have him repeatedly try to get their rare Megalixers until they automatically die. Or have Shadow w/Thief Dagger, Gogo, etc. It's still monotonous but easy and you might be able to pick up a lot of megalixers.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Jamma

The Ragnarok Sword can be wagered in the Colossium for the Illumina, easily the best weapon in the game. Although with that evade bug fixed, maybe its not quite as uber as it used to be.

How would it be "not quite as uber" just because Evade now works properly? Illumina/Lightbringer still gives +50% Evade and +50% MBlock, so its effectively exactly the same as it was in the original.

The fact that you can steal infinite Ragnarok Swords from Lady seals the deal that you should get the Esper.

FELIPE NO

LLGs are still very possible. Theres a video out there on youtube that shows a guy beating Gigantuar with a party of Level 7s or so. MBlock is still pretty dominant in its own right, even without the added benefit of Evade.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

re: Cactuars

There are tons of attacks that never miss in this game - Edgar's Tools, Sabin's Blitzes, Cyan's Bushido, Shadow's Throw, and Setzer's Fixed Dice that I can name off the top of my head. Any one of them will do the job as Cactuar has a tiny amount of HP.

re: Coliseum

Umaro or Gogo are decent basic choices for the Coliseum as they will never waste a turn using worthless magic. A better choice would be Setzer with Fixed Dice + Master's Scroll, Locke with Genji Glove + Master's Scroll + two of his many godly weapons (Valiant Knife, Ultima Weapon, Lightbringer). Also, if your opponent is weak to Instant Death there are several weapons in the game that will make quick work of them.

Jam it back in, in the dark.