[Classic] Final Fantasy VI Advanced

I can't see how you consider Amano's art to not be truely official considering his artwork was used for almost everything, including the in-game art, and the Grande Finale CD covers. After Final Fantasy VII, that's when he became the bench warmer, but only due to the PSX and it's graphical limitations.

I can't say that I'm totally in love with his character designs, but the amount of detail, artistic flair and originality is what he's known for. His environments and emotions he puts into them really shine through. I would all be for a 3D remake (though not with the amount of enthusiasm as RainMan *fanboy alert*) that would be true to Amano's work. Or at least semi-true... maybe make his characters a little more appealing.

Akira Toriyama needs to be shit canned. I've never liked his characters, even dating back to the early days of Dragon Warrior. They all just have giant hair, eyes and muscles. -_-

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

"There's a reason impose rhymes with dispose!" Did I get that right? >_>

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I agree that the new translation is fantastic. It really does the game the justice it deserves and sheds more light onto more of the minor details in the game. You aren't left wondering what someone meant by their saying anymore. The biggest thing I've noticed is the addition of hilarity.

Click :D:

The scene in Nikeah at the pub with the whore. Reference is to her tits!

The only thing I'm still disappointed about is the level of difficulty. It's an easy game. Enemies should have had their HP doubled, especially the final boss's. 5X for him. I guess I shouldn't complain. The game is plenty hard when doing a low-level game. (I recommend this challenge to FF6 vets.)

There's nowhere I can't reach.

A word of caution, I don't think Vanish+Death works anymore. I went to go power level my magic with the help of Intangirs and Death actually MISSED them. O_o

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

Originally Posted by SOLDIER

Any idea what they changed this to?

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Something to the effect of:

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"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.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

You know, the storyline isn't that deep/meaningful/whatever. Maybe it was deep back then, but when compared to the stories of more recent RPGs, it isn't anything too special.

I kind of agree with you on that, however, the game is 13 years old. A re-telling of the story (yes, modifying the script) could still put it a cut above. I've personally wanted to do one myself, but I'm too lazy. ;__;

I have seen all the extra cutscenes and done almost everything in the game. All I have left is to do is the Dragon Cave and kick the shit outta Kefka. 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?

I was speaking idiomatically.

I beat the game today, and watched the beautiful ending.

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Kaiser wasn't all that difficult. I used a level 75 Terra, and a level 40 Cyan. I nuked 200,000 HP away with Flare alone. I guess I still have to see what Diabolos does.

I also haven't checked out the new cave west of Mobliz yet. You can't get there until you finish Kefka.

A cool word: I'm sure a few people know that you can steal a Ragnarok and Ultima Weapon from the enemies on the final tier of Dancing Mad. You get to keep them now if you obtain them thanks to the new cave.

This has changed my party line-up, because I choose characters based on skill and possible equip. Terra and Celes are guaranteed because of their high magic/magic evade. Terra's Apocalypse is nearly equal to the Ragnarok. Locke's Zwill Crossblade and Edgar's Longinus are less than acceptable, However, the new Ragnarok puts Locke in my party and Edgar's Tools bests every other characters skills. Not to mention, hardly anyone else can equip all this heavy armor.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Unfortunately, I didn't know that you could keep the stolen Ragnarok after Kefka. On the bright side, I managed to uncurse the shield while leveling Terra, Edgar, Celes, and Locke to level 75. My real question about the two swords is would you choose the Ragnarok or Lightbringer because of the random spell it casts? Holy is an elemental.

I doubt it but, is it still possible to do a low-level game?? I did on the SNES version a couple years ago and enjoyed it immensely. I'm guessing the fixing of the evade bug screwed that possibility up. If not a complete low-level game, could one at least get all of the characters during the playthrough? Doing so would make your guys unbelievably stronger. o_O

PS: does a 100% bestiary give you anything? (other than satisfaction.. )

FELIPE NO

The Offering/Master's Scroll is the most efficient way to kill Cactuars. You can't miss with it equipped.

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The two most reliable ways to fight in the coliseum are with Gogo or a character decked out with Imp armor. This is, of course, not true if you are Lv. 35+ with the Lightbringer/Paladin's Shield/etc.. Load up 3x the command you want Gogo to use in battle, and he will always do it.

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

Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

Cool.

Where do I get Master's Scroll and Paladin's Shield?

I got Valiant Knife. Oooo!

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The Master's Scroll is in the Ancient Castle. To get there, go back to Figaro Castle and choose to travel the castle under the sand. You'll hit something, and you can choose to go into the jail and explore the cavern. You should find the Ancient Castle without too much trouble. The Master's Scroll is found by entering a door on the left side to the main entrance. Also, there's some goodies in a room in the northeast castle of the throne room.

Paladin's Shield is the Cursed Shield, but uncursed. :P Go to Narshe with Locke and in one of the houses is a guy sick in bed. (This guy are sick.) He'll give you the shield. Now you ONLY have to fight 255 battles with the shield equipped to uncurse the 'bloody' thing. (Equipping a Ribbon should help things.)

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Zergrinch

Esper. I only got the sword because I plan to use a cheat code to get the esper, after I complete my other acquisitions (I'm missing Diabolos)

You should be choosing the Esper simply because you can get infinite Ragnaroks or Lightbringers anyways.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Freelance Wolf

I managed to get a Celestriad from a Brachiosaur (whoo!), and together with the Soul of Thamasa, I am invincible!

YOU LUCKY PUNK. <3 You'll end up finding another one later on if you haven't already.

Speaking of stats... does anyone know if they fixed the damage rollover if your Magic Power is too high and cast Ultima? It used to rollover past the invisible 65535 damage cap and end up being very weak.

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