Sunday, June 30, 2013

Day #51 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 15:09
Total Play Time - 105:21
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 2 - World of Darkness, Aule
Bosses Killed Today: Shiva, Nereid(x3), Styx(x2)

Current Setup:

World of Darkness Party:

Nacht: Lv 34 - Warrior (13/17)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 2698 MP: 60
Str: 51 Spd: 26 Vit: 39 Int: 6 Mnd: 4
Atk: 119 Acc: 88 Eva: 20 Def: 26 Res: 5

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage
F-Abilities: Thunder Strike
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Counter, Str +20%

Equipment: Large Shield, Mythril Axe, Sallet, Linen Cuirass, Battle Boots
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Diana: Lv 34 - Red Mage(11/17)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 1656 MP: 174
Str: 21 Spd: 24 Vit: 21 Int: 33 Mnd: 32
Atk: 74 Acc: 103 Eva: 20 Def: 21 Res: 17

Abilities:
F-Abilities: Magic Bomb 2
Other: Summon Lv. 1, White Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Red Magic Lv. 3, Attune Blade

Equipment: Greatsword, Large Shield, Magician's Hat, Gaia Gear, Silver Bangle
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Alba: Lv 34 - Red Mage(11/17)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 1656 MP: 174
Str: 21 Spd: 22 Vit: 21 Int: 35 Mnd: 33
Atk: 74 Acc: 103 Eva: 20 Def: 20 Res: 16

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Summon Lv. 1, Black Magic Lv. 2, Red Magic Lv. 3, HP + 20%, Attune Blade

Equipment: Greatsword, Large Shield, Magician's Robe, Silver Bangle
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Glaive: Lv 26 - Warrior(13/17)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 2710 MP: 55
Str: 51 Spd: 20 Vit: 39 Int: 6 Mnd: 4
Atk: 119 Acc: 88 Eva: 22 Def: 28 Res: 5

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage
F-Abilities: None
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Counter, Str +20%

Equipment: Mythril Axe, Large Shield, Sallet, Linen Cuirass, Mythril Armlet

Current Gil - 6,511

World of Light Party:  

Sol: Lv 41 - Warrior (15/20)
Other Jobs: Monk(3/3) Thief(2/3) Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 3792 MP: 74
Str: 58 Spd: 27 Vit: 45 Int: 7 Mnd: 4
Atk: 131 Acc: 104 Eva: 25 Def: 33 Res: 6

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage, War Cry
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: Counter, Focus, Pickpocket, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Str +20%

Equipment: Coral Sword, Tower Shield, Barbut, Mythril Armor, Battle Boots
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Sarah: Lv 41 - Red Mage(14/20)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3), Monk(2/3), Thief(2/3), Black Mage(1/3)
HP: 2356 MP: 216
Str: 25 Spd: 28 Vit: 25 Int: 35 Mnd: 44
Atk: 75 Acc: 99 Eva: 27 Def: 25 Res: 14

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb, Magic Bomb 2
Other: Pickpocket, Flee, Black Magic Lv 1, Red Magic Lv 4, HP +20%, Attune Blade

Equipment: Cleric's Staff, Mythril Shield, Cleric's Hat, Silver Hauberk, Mythril Bangle
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Aigis: Lv 41 - Warrior(15/20)
Other Jobs: Monk(3/3), Red Mage(3/3), Black Mage(1/3), Summoner(3/3)
HP: 3780 MP: 79
Str: 56 Spd: 22 Vit: 44 Int: 8 Mnd: 5
Atk: 128 Acc: 103 Eva: 24 Def: 33 Res: 6

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage, War Cry
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: Focus, Black Magic Lv 1, Summon Lv 1, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Cover, Str +20%

Equipment: Partisan, Mythril Shield, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Armlet
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Dusk: Lv 41 - Red Mage(14/20)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3), White Mage(3/3), Black Mage(3/3), Summoner(1/3)
HP: 2361 MP: 214
Str: 25 Spd: 26 Vit: 25 Int: 47 Mnd: 37
Atk: 71 Acc: 84 Eva: 22 Def: 24 Res: 19

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: White Magic Lv. 2, Black Magic Lv. 2, Summon Lv. 1, Red Magic Lv. 4, HP +20%, Attune Blade

Equipment: Prism Rod, Mythril Shield, Gaia Hat, Gaia Gear, Mythril Bangle

Current Gil: 9.9k

Magic Licenses Purchased
White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona (L/D)
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini (L/D)
Lv 3: Cura, Protect, Raise (L/D)
Lv 4: Basuna, Confuse, Teleport(L/D)

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder (L/D)
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad (L/D)
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara (L/D)
Lv 4: Drain, Break, Bio(L/D)

Status + Notes

So, actually have a bunch to say about the actual game today. First, I would not suggest playing this game until after you've played... at least Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy IV. There's a lot of... thinly veiled references to characters and places in these two games at least. So, I'd assume you'd want to at least get these references and not have them fly over your head. Also, I was thinking today, that this game has elves... and I was trying to think of which other Final Fantasy games have elves. The only one that comes to mind is Final Fantasy I. Kind of interesting.

Now to actual gameplay... I knew eventually I'd have some complaints... and I have some minor ones. The grinding. This game kind of forces you to grind. Alot. This wouldn't be so bad, except the rate at which you gain experience levels and the rate at which you gain job levels is a bit off. Either that or the game doesn't expect you to level one job up to 20 asap. But basically, if you grind out all the armor you need, you're going to be overlevelled for the end of the subchapter which is a shame because the boss battles still are the best thing about this game. So well designed.

So, for today, I might actually finish Chapter 2! Outside chance at best maybe, but we'll see.

Finally, please if you have a chance head over to thespeedgamers.com and watch their marathon if you get the chance over the next week. Interesting gameplay for a really great cause.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Day #50 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 12:57
Total Play Time - 103:09
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 2 - World of Light - Glacial Cave
Bosses Killed Today: Greenkeeper #2, Greenkeeper #3, Asmodai,  Bikke, Vortex(x3)

Current Setup:

World of Light Party:  

Sol: Lv 38 - Warrior (14/20)
Other Jobs: Monk(3/3) Thief(2/3) Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 3309 MP: 68
Str: 54 Spd: 26 Vit: 42 Int: 7 Mnd: 4
Atk: 124 Acc: 89 Eva: 20 Def: 23 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: Counter, Focus, Pickpocket, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Str +20%

Equipment: Mythril Axe, Large Shield, Steel Helm, Steel Armor, Battle Boots
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Sarah: Lv 38 - Red Mage(12/20)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3), Monk(2/3), Thief(2/3), Black Mage(1/3)
HP: 2037 MP: 196
Str: 23 Spd: 26 Vit: 23 Int: 35 Mnd: 32
Atk: 86 Acc: 104 Eva: 25 Def: 22 Res: 12

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb, Magic Bomb 2
Other: Pickpocket, Flee, Black Magic Lv 1, Red Magic Lv 3, HP +20%, Attune Blade

Equipment: Mythril Sword, Large Shield, Gaia Hat, Silver Hauberk, Silver Bangle
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Aigis: Lv 38 - Warrior(14/20)
Other Jobs: Monk(3/3), Red Mage(3/3), Black Mage(1/3), Summoner(3/3)
HP: 3297 MP: 73
Str: 52 Spd: 21 Vit: 41 Int: 8 Mnd: 5
Atk: 118 Acc: 103 Eva: 22 Def: 25 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: Focus, Black Magic Lv 1, Summon Lv 1, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Cover, Str +20%

Equipment: Mythril Spear, Large Shield, Steel Helm, Steel Armor, Mythril Armlet
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Dusk: Lv 37 - Red Mage(12/20)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3), White Mage(3/3), Black Mage(3/3), Summoner(1/3)
HP: 2042 MP: 194
Str: 23 Spd: 24 Vit: 23 Int: 35 Mnd: 34
Atk: 86 Acc: 103 Eva: 20 Def: 21 Res: 17

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: White Magic Lv. 2, Black Magic Lv. 2, Summon Lv. 1, Red Magic Lv. 3, HP +20%, Attune Blade

Equipment: Mythril Sword, Large Shield, Gaia Hat, Silver-spun Robe, Mythril Bangle
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Eduardo: Lv 30 - Bard
HP: 896 MP: 178
Str: 11 Spd: 25 Vit: 18 Int: 18 Mnd: 22
Atk: 58 Acc: 98 Eva: 6 Def: 18 Res: 8

Abilities: Bardsong, Witch's Curse

Equipment: Silver Harp, Green Beret, Mythril Vest, White Cape

Current Gil: 11,683

World of Darkness Party:

Nacht: Lv 27 - Warrior (10/12)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 1724 MP: 46
Str: 35 Spd: 21 Vit: 31 Int: 5 Mnd: 3
Atk: 85 Acc: 103 Eva: 22 Def: 25 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage
F-Abilities: Thunder Strike
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Counter

Equipment: Large Shield, Trident, Sallet, Steel Armor, Bronze Armlet
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Diana: Lv 26 - Red Mage(8/12)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 821 MP: 129
Str: 18 Spd: 21 Vit: 18 Int: 28 Mnd: 34
Atk: 53 Acc: 97 Eva: 18 Def: 18 Res: 16

Abilities:
F-Abilities: Magic Bomb 2
Other: Summon Lv. 1, White Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Red Magic Lv. 2, Attune Blade

Equipment: Mage's Staff, Steel Shield, Magician's Hat, Magician's Robe, Iron Bangle
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Alba: Lv 27 - Red Mage(8/12)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 877 MP: 135
Str: 18 Spd: 19 Vit: 18 Int: 30 Mnd: 26
Atk: 63 Acc: 102 Eva: 17 Def: 17 Res: 14

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Summon Lv. 1, Black Magic Lv. 2, Red Magic Lv. 2, HP + 20%, Attune Blade

Equipment: Tyrfing, Steel Shield, Circlet, Silver-Spun Robe, Silver Bangle
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Glaive: Lv 26 - Warrior(10/12)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 1620 MP: 40
Str: 36 Spd: 17 Vit: 33 Int: 5 Mnd: 3
Atk: 88 Acc: 102 Eva: 18 Def: 24 Res: 5

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage
F-Abilities: None
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Counter

Equipment: Greatsword, Steel Shield, Steel Helm, Linen Cuirass, Iron Armlet

Current Gil - 9,821

Magic Licenses Purchased
White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona (L/D)
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini (L/D)
Lv 3: Cura, Protect, Raise (L/D)
Lv 4: Basuna, Confuse, Teleport(L)

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder (L/D)
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad (L/D)
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara (L/D)
Lv 4: Drain, Break, Bio(L)

Status + Notes

Hurray! Good play time today. Finished up Chapter 2B and got most of the way through Chapter 2C. Also, spent alot of time working on the layout as you can see. Now I'll have both parties in each of my posts. My World of Darkness team might be slightly off as the best I can do is record the data from the save point directly before the final boss of the subchapter. Next is Shiva and finishing up the Subchapter.

Finally, please if you have a chance head over to thespeedgamers.com and watch their marathon if you get the chance over the next week. Interesting gameplay for a really great cause.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Day #49 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 9:59
Total Play Time - 100:11
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 2 - World of Darkness - Yggdrassil
Bosses Killed Today: Greenkeeper #1, Titan

Current Setup:

Nacht: Lv 25 - Warrior (9/12)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 1482 MP: 43
Str: 33 Spd: 21 Vit: 30 Int: 5 Mnd: 3
Atk: 83 Acc: 102 Eva: 22 Def: 24 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage
F-Abilities: None
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%

Equipment: Large Shield, Trident, Steel Helm, Steel Armor, Bronze Armlet
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Diana: Lv 24 - Red Mage(7/12)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 700 MP: 119
Str: 17 Spd: 20 Vit: 17 Int: 26 Mnd: 26
Atk: 62 Acc: 102 Eva: 18 Def: 16 Res: 14

Abilities:
F-Abilities: Magic Bomb 2
Other: Summon Lv. 1, White Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Red Magic Lv. 2

Equipment: Tyrfing, Steel Shield, Circlet, Silver-Spun Robe, Iron Bangle
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Alba: Lv 25 - Red Mage(7/12)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 752 MP: 106
Str: 17 Spd: 18 Vit: 17 Int: 29 Mnd: 25
Atk: 62 Acc: 102 Eva: 17 Def: 17 Res: 14

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Summon Lv. 1, Black Magic Lv. 2, Red Magic Lv. 2, HP + 20%

Equipment: Tyrfing, Steel Shield, Circlet, Silver-Spun Robe, Silver Bangle
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Glaive: Lv 24 - Warrior(9/12)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 1386 MP: 37
Str: 35 Spd: 16 Vit: 31 Int: 5 Mnd: 3
Atk: 87 Acc: 102 Eva: 18 Def: 22 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash, Enrage
F-Abilities: None
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%

Equipment: Greatsword, Steel Shield, Steel Helm, Steel Armor, Iron Armlet
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Gramps Lv 23 - Ranger
HP: 809 MP: 86
Str: 29 Spd: 27 Vit: 19 Int: 11 Mnd: 13
Atk: 65 Acc: 92 Eva: 5 Def: 16 Res: 3

Abilities:
Other: Aim, Recover, Sixth Sense

Equipment: Man-Eater, Bandana, Silver Hauberk, Battle Boots

Magic Licenses Purchased
White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona (L/D)
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini (L/D)
Lv 3: Cura, Protect, Raise (L/D)

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder (L/D)
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad (L/D)
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara (L/D)

Current Gil - 105

Status + Notes

Again, didn't play too too much today, and honestly probably will have low play time for a little bit. Lot of work piling up. Titan fight was very nice, love how the difficulty ramps up as the fight goes along. Nice to have some long FF boss fights. Now basically I just need to do the final push through Yggdrassil, which is fine since I want to be able to preserve my end of subchapter stats. So, looking forward to that tomorrow.

Finally, please if you have a chance head over to thespeedgamers.com and watch their marathon if you get the chance over the next week. Interesting gameplay for a really great cause.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Day #48 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 9:06
Total Play Time - 99:18
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 2 - World of Darkness - Alfheim
Bosses Killed Today: None

Current Setup:

Nacht: Lv 20 - Warrior (6/12)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 958 MP: 35
Str: 29 Spd: 19 Vit: 26 Int: 4 Mnd: 3
Atk: 76 Acc: 92 Eva: 16 Def: 17 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
F-Abilities: None
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%

Equipment: Iron Shield, Slasher, Iron Helm, Iron Armor, Iron Armlet
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Diana: Lv 19 - Red Mage(4/12)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 442 MP: 96
Str: 15 Spd: 18 Vit: 15 Int: 22 Mnd: 24
Atk: 57 Acc: 102 Eva: 16 Def: 13 Res: 11

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Summon Lv. 1, White Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Red Magic Lv. 1

Equipment: Tyrfing, Iron Shield, Wizard's Hat, Bard's Tunic, Iron Bangle
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Alba: Lv 20 - Red Mage(4/12)
Other Jobs: Summoner(3/3)
HP: 482 MP: 102
Str: 15 Spd: 16 Vit: 15 Int: 25 Mnd: 23
Atk: 58 Acc: 102 Eva: 16 Def: 13 Res: 11

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Summon Lv. 1, Black Magic Lv. 2, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP + 20%

Equipment: Tyrfing, Iron Shield, Wizard's Hat, Bard's Tunic, Iron Bangle
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Glaive: Lv 19 - Warrior(6/12)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 886 MP: 29
Str: 31 Spd: 14 Vit: 28 Int: 4 Mnd: 2
Atk: 77 Acc: 92 Eva: 16 Def: 17 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
F-Abilities: None
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%

Equipment: Slasher, Iron Shield, Iron Helm, Iron Armor, Iron Armlet
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Gramps Lv 17 - Ranger
HP: 204 MP: 49
Str: 26 Spd: 24 Vit: 17 Int: 9 Mnd: 11
Atk: 65 Acc: 92 Eva: 5 Def: 16 Res: 3

Abilities:
Other: Aim, Recover, Sixth Sense

Equipment: Silver Bow, Bandana, Silver Hauberk, Battle Boots

Magic Licenses Purchased
White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona (L/D)
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini (L/D)
Lv 3: Cura, Protect, Raise (L/D)

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder (L/D)
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad (L/D)
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara (L/D)

Current Gil - 525

Status + Notes

Well, got about half way through 2B. Now more grinding... oh the money grinding. Still have a battle with Titan coming up and am VERY much looking forward to it. The boss design and tuning in this game is some of the best I've ever seen. Hope to get a good chunk of play time in today.

Finally, please if you have a chance head over to thespeedgamers.com and watch their marathon if you get the chance over the next week. Interesting gameplay for a really great cause. They finished FF VIII in just over 13 hours, FF I in just under 7(!!!), and they also did FF Legend II and III but they don't count because they're actually SaGa II and III so there. They also "played" FF II and III and XIII-2... badly.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Day #47 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 7:10
Total Play Time - 97:22
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 2 - World of Darkness - Mount Verde
Bosses Killed Today: Ramuh, Vata (Light World)

Current Setup:

Nacht: Lv 14 - Red Mage(1/3)
Other Jobs: None
HP: 272 MP: 66
Str: 17 Spd: 18 Vit: 14 Int: 16 Mnd: 16
Atk: 48 Acc: 102 Eva: 20 Def: 13 Res: 2

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1

Equipment: Iron Shield, Longsword, Headband, Kenpogi
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Diana: Lv 10 - Summoner (1/3)
Other Jobs: None
HP: 121 MP: 84
Str: 6 Spd: 12 Vit: 9 Int: 19 Mnd: 21
Atk: 30 Acc: 101 Eva: 1 Def: 10 Res: 11

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Summon Lv. 1

Equipment: Main Gauche, Wizard's Hat, Bard's Tunic, Iron Bangle
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Alba: Lv 14 - Summoner (1/3)
Other Jobs: None
HP: 194 MP: 110
Str: 7 Spd: 11 Vit: 10 Int: 24 Mnd: 22
Atk: 32 Acc: 101 Eva: 0 Def: 9 Res: 9

Abilities:
F-Abilities: None
Other: Summon Lv. 1

Equipment: Main Gauche, Wizard's Hat, Bard's Tunic
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Glaive: Lv 11 - Red Mage(1/3)
Other Jobs: None
HP: 204 MP: 49
Str: 17 Spd: 18 Vit: 14 Int: 16 Mnd: 16
Atk: 48 Acc: 102 Eva: 20 Def: 13 Res: 2

Abilities:
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1

Equipment: Longsword, Iron Shield, Headband, Kenpogi, Leather Shoes

Magic Licenses Purchased
White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona (L/D)
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini (L)
Lv 3: Cura, Protect, Raise (L)

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder (L/D)
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad (L)
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara (L)

Current Gil - 143

Status + Notes

Mission Complete. Got through Chapter 2A. Unfortunately I did not take the time to write out everyone's end of chapter stats. It is something I would like to start doing at the end of this subchapter. So, here's party #2. Basically just started with them, need to do some serious JLvl grinding to get the abilities I need. My goal for today is to get as far as I can in this subchapter. Might be asking a little too much to finish it with the amount of grinding I need to do, but we'll see.

Finally, please if you have a chance head over to thespeedgamers.com and watch their marathon if you get the chance over the next week. Interesting gameplay for a really great cause. They finished FF VIII in just over 13 hours, FF I in just under 7(!!!), and they also did FF Legend II and III but they don't count because they're actually SaGa II and III so there. Still, head over, and donate if you can.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Day #46 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 5:13
Total Play Time - 95:25
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter2 - World of Light - Deist
Bosses Killed Today: Captain, Lieutant+Ensign

Current Setup:

Sol: Lv 21 - Warrior (5/8)
Other Jobs: Monk(3/3) Thief(2/3) Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 1036 MP: 36
Str: 30 Spd: 16 Vit: 27 Int: 4 Mnd: 3
Atk: 68 Acc: 92 Eva: 18 Def: 18 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: Counter, Focus, Pickpocket, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%

Equipment: Battleaxe, Steel Shield, Iron Helm, Iron Armor, Iron Armlet
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Sarah: Lv 22 - Red Mage(4/8)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3), Monk(2/3), Thief(2/3), Black Mage(1/3)
HP: 691 MP: 109
Str: 17 Spd: 18 Vit: 16 Int: 24 Mnd: 24
Atk: 51 Acc: 102 Eva: 21 Def: 14 Res: 8

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb, Magic Bomb 2
Other: Pickpocket, Flee, Black Magic Lv 1, Red Magic Lv 1, HP +20%

Equipment: Longsword, Iron Shield, Wizard's Hat, Kenpogi, Iron Bangle
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Aigis: Lv 22 - Warrior(5/8)
Other Jobs: Monk(3/3), Red Mage(3/3), Black Mage(1/3), Summoner(3/3)
HP: 930 MP: 42
Str: 31 Spd: 14 Vit: 29 Int: 6 Mnd: 4
Atk: 69 Acc: 92 Eva: 16 Def: 17 Res: 4

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Martial Arts: Kick
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: Focus, Black Magic Lv 1, Summon Lv 1, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Cover

Equipment: Battleaxe, Iron Shield, Iron Helm, Iron Armor, Iron Armlet
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Dusk: Lv 22 - Red Mage(4/8)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3), White Mage(3/3), Black Mage(3/3), Summoner(1/3)
HP: 580 MP: 107
Str: 17 Spd: 16 Vit: 16 Int: 24 Mnd: 26
Atk: 51 Acc: 102 Eva: 21 Def: 14 Res: 8

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
F-Abilities: Magic Missile, Magic Bomb
Other: White Magic Lv. 2, Black Magic Lv. 2, Summon Lv. 1, Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%

Equipment: Longsword, Iron Shield, Wizard's Hat, Kenpogi, Iron Bangle

Magic Licenses Purchased
White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini
Lv 3: Cura, Protect, Raise

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara

Current Gil - 4,149

Status + Notes

Yay, some real progress. Started trying to farm Fusion Abilities today... what a pain. And here's the thing, really you HAVE to farm them. I was in a boss fight and tried to cast Cura, and ended up learning Magic Bomb 2 instead... ugh. Luckily, nothing bad came of it, but still. Its not like its a high chance, I completely drained my MP a couple of times trying to learn Magic Bomb on some people. So, would love to get back to the World of Darkness people today. That is my goal.

Finally, please if you have a chance head over to thespeedgamers.com and watch their marathon if you get the chance over the next week. Interesting gameplay for a really great cause. They finished FF VIII in just over 13 hours, and are playing all week.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Day #45 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 3:10
Total Play Time - 93:22
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 1 - World of Light - Castle Liene
Bosses Killed Today: Hell Minion & Butch

Current Setup:

Sol: Lv 14 - Red Mage(0/3)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3) Monk(3/3)
HP: 269 MP: 66
Str: 18 Spd: 17 Vit: 15 Int: 16 Mnd: 16
Atk: 50 Acc: 101 Eva: 19 Def: 12 Res: 2

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Martial Arts: Kick
Other: Counter, Focus

Equipment: Longsword, Bronze Shield, Headband, Kenpogi, Leather Shoes
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Sarah: Lv 16 - Red Mage(2/3)
Other Jobs: Thief(3/3)
HP: 319 MP: 84
Str: 13 Spd: 17 Vit: 13 Int: 21 Mnd: 21
Atk: 41 Acc: 102 Eva: 14 Def: 10 Res: 8

Abilities: Red Magic Lv 1, Pickpocket Flee

Equipment: Iron Sword, Bronze Shield, Pointy Hat, Bard's Tunic, Leather Shoes
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Aigis: Lv 16 - Monk(2/3)
Other Jobs: Red Mage(3/3)
HP: 633 MP: 40
Str: 28 Spd: 16 Vit: 30 Int: 3 Mnd: 5
Atk: 56 Acc: 102 Eva: 2 Def: 7 Res: 5

Abilities:
Martial Arts: Kick
Other: Red Magic Lv. 1, HP +20%, Cover

Equipment: Baghknakhs, Feathered Cap, Bronze Hauberk, Leather Shoes

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Dusk: Lv 17 - Black Mage (1/3)
Other Jobs: Warrior(3/3), White Mage(3/3)
HP: 295 MP: 120
Str: 8 Spd: 13 Vit: 11 Int: 27 Mnd: 16
Atk: 33 Acc: 91 Eva: 2 Def: 6 Res: 7

Abilities:
Battle Arts: Strike, Bash
Other: White Magic Lv. 2, Black Magic Lv. 1

Equipment: Iron Bow, Pointy Hat, Silk Robe, Leather Shoes

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Elgo: Lv 15 - Red Mage
HP: 250 MP: 110
Str: 17 Spd: 16 Vit: 9 Int: 24 Mnd: 24
Atk: 45 Acc: 101 Eva: 14 Def: 9 Res: 6

Abilities: Red Magic Lv. 3

Equipment: Iron Sword, Bronze Shield, Pointy Hat, Bronze Hauberk, Leather Shoes

Magic Licenses Purchased
White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad

Current Gil - 1,684

Status + Notes

Again, not much play time, but I'm loving this. The boss battles are really wonderfully done. They actually take some time, and healing, and correct use of your abilities, and they actually seem to use a plethora of abilities. It's fun!!!

Spent some time updating my Current Setup section again. Added in job training and abilities, and basically just setup a section for Magic Licenses since that seems to be how it works. Buy it once for everyone.

Finally, please if you have a chance head over to thespeedgamers.com and watch their marathon if you get the chance over the next week. Interesting gameplay for a really great cause.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Day #44 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 2:19
Total Play Time - 92:31
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 1 - World of Light - Liene
Bosses Killed Today: Watchbeast (actually killed it this time)

Current Setup:

Sol: Lv 9 - Warrior(2/3)
HP: 232 MP: 19
Str: 23 Spd: 14 Vit: 20 Int: 3 Mnd: 2
Atk: 49 Acc: 101 Eva: 14 Def: 14 Res: 4

Equipment: Spear, Bronze Shield, Iron Helm, Iron Armor, Leather Shoes
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Sarah: Lv 13 - Thief(1/3)
HP: 238 MP: 48
Str: 13 Spd: 23 Vit: 13 Int: 12 Mnd: 11
Atk: 34 Acc: 102 Eva: 2 Def: 7 Res: 5

Equipment: Dagger, Feathered Cap, Bronze Hauberk, Leather Shoes
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Aigis: Lv 12 - Red Mage(0/3)
HP: 206 MP: 63
Str: 15 Spd: 13 Vit: 15 Int: 17 Mnd: 17
Atk: 42 Acc: 101 Eva: 14 Def: 8 Res: 7

Equipment: Iron Sword, Bronze Shield, Pointy Hat, Silk Robe, Leather Shoes

White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder
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Dusk: Lv 13 - White Mage (1/3)
HP: 219 MP: 96
Str: 8 Spd: 13 Vit: 12 Int: 13 Mnd: 27
Atk: 31 Acc: 91 Eva: 2 Def: 6 Res: 7

Equipment: Iron Bow, Pointy Hat, Silk Robe, Leather Shoes

White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini
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Elgo: Lv 9 - Red Mage
HP: 123 MP: 81
Str: 14 Spd: 13 Vit: 8 Int: 21 Mnd: 21
Atk: 35 Acc: 101 Eva: 12 Def: 7 Res: 7

Equipment: Broadsword, Leather Shield, Pointy Hat, Silk Robe, Leather Shoes

White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini
Lv 3: Cura, Protect, Raise

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder
Lv 2: Poison, Sleap, Toad
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara

Status + Notes

Busy day, not a ton of playtime, plus wanted to get a little time in on the FF XIV: ARR Beta. So, really not much to say, other than I am really really enjoying this game so far. Has a very nice pace to it, I keep getting more and more used to the controls, and the job system in this seems like it could be interesting. As I get further in the game I'll probably make some changes to how I list my Current Status section... may not list all the spells since it doesn't really look like there's much of a choice in the setup... and would still like to figure out the best way of fitting both parties in, but I'll figure that out as I go.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Final Fantasy III Review

I'm going to start with the core gameplay, as it was back when this game was orginally released. You can't deny this was a very ambitious system. 23 Classes, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Their own equipment restrictions, their own abilities. This game is often compared to Dragon Quest III, in that you really got to mold your party how you wanted it. This game does many things that DQ III did not, however. It forced you to learn the class system, introducing new more powerful jobs as the game went on. Some bosses were very weak to certain classes, and some classes might be particularly hindered at certain points in the game. Also, there are the mini areas where physical attacks are nearly useless. This is something I wish more games with job systems did. Encourage magic use in a sense greater than bonus damage if you know the bestiary very well, now there were some ways around it, such as using the Dark Knight ability Souleater, but still the effort was there. The actual job level system could've been thought out better. Its done through a point system where you accumulate points by basically being that job for a certain number of battle rounds. It could be kind of taken advantage of through defending for multiple rounds and kind of just made the process more tedious than in needed to be.

Now, to speak about the changes when they brought this game to the US. Unfortunately, there is no official version in the US that uses the original engine. When they brought it over, they decided to give the game a completely new look using a new 3D engine for the environments and fighters. This gives all the PCs and NPCs more animation in battle sequences, the backgrounds and dungeons are more fleshed out and certainly prettier and really turns the game into utter poo. There are alot of limitations from this engine which really hurt things. Firstly, it limits the number of monsters per encounter to 3. While this doesn't kill gameplay, it certainly limits some of the things they can do in random encounters. Also, the battles are slow as molasses in normal mode. You can press select to put the battle in Auto mode which speeds things up to a more normal pace, however, if you're not careful this will automatically input commands for you, and for reasons I'll explain in a minute this can get you in trouble.

The boss fights in this game a re a bit ridiculous. They are massively more difficult than any other encounters in their area, and this is due to the fact they get multiple attacks in a round. This wouldn't be so bad, however, they get all their attacks successively, which means if they gang up on one member you have no chance to save them from dying. This means, you really have to carefully think out each round in a boss fight, but if you use the Auto battle function liberally because you can't stand the slow pace of battle, you will sometimes accidentally do the wrong command and once you start losing members its pretty much unrecoverable. It's a real problem.

As for the new content, lets start with Mognet. When the game was originally released on the DS, you had to use friend codes, and after sending messages to people over friend codes it unlocked messages from in game characters, which unlocked sidequests. Which, if you didn't know anyone else who had the game, really made things annoying, because you couldn't do the sidequests. Thankfully, in the PSP version, they seem to have in-game locks on the NPC messages, though what they EXACTLY are no one seems to know. The last one from Alus which unlocks the ??? Cave is especially cryptic since it seems to involve being at a certain point in the story as well as completing a certain amount of the bestiary and opening a certain amount of treasure chests and completing all other sidequests. As for the acutal sidequests, the Legendary Blacksmith gives you some incentive for actually maxing out job levels, and the new weapons and such you get certainly make some of the earlier classes usable in the end game, which is always a good thing. The ??? cave is acutally a really awesome thing. Firstly, it makes the Onion Knight accessable by giving you an area with lots of high level dragons to fight. Secondly it makes them accessable by having all the monsters give a chance to drop the ultimate equipment, the Onion equipment. Thirdly, it gives you a boss which is actually a slight challenge for high level Onion Knights! Of course, I found it more fun to try to defeat it much earlier and with a strategic group setup. It took me many many tries, but was oh so satisfying when I finally was able to take him down.

Finally, I'd like to talk about story, graphics, and music. Orginally, FF III was a throwback to the original in the fact that it starred 4 nameless characters. The DS/PSP update changed this and actually gave the characters names, and a small amount of backstory, as well as having some of the other story characters become close with certain characters in your party. Then, they continue this by only allowing those characters to receive their Mognet messages. Very cute idea, not completely necessary, but it works. The story itself is really the beginning of what would be the template for the next few Final Fantasies... Multiple overworlds, big villain, beat him to find the REAL big villain. Tried, true, and works. The rest is really pretty simple, it got formulaic after a while, Find town, solve town's problem, proceed to next town. Yep. that pretty much covers it. As for the graphics, like I said before, the upgraded engine certainly makes things nice to look at. My favorite is some of the caves that had an effect that made it look like you were spiralling downwards. Pretty cool. All the backgrounds were really nice, and again the animation of the pcs and monsters is a big upgrade. Its too bad they couldn't fit more than 3 on the screen at a time. The music, I feel is a step down from the first couple games. There are very few truly memorable tracks in this game. As I'm typing, maybe only 1 or 2 come to mind, and the newer versions don't resonate as well. The original Cave of Ur track with its vibrato was pretty cool, in this version it was smoothed out, and really doesn't have the same effect.

So, in conclusion, this really may be my least favorite out of all the games I play in this run. I think the improvements made in the re-releases of I and II push them higher, while the new 3d engine for III doesn't help it any.

Day #43 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Current Play Time: 1:19
Total Play Time - 91:31
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Chapter 1 - Mount Lux
Bosses Killed Today: Manatoise, Watchbeast

Current Setup:

Nacht: Lv 9 - Jobless
HP: 151 MP: 40
Str: 14 Spd: 16 Vit: 12 Int: 7 Mnd: 7
Atk: 39 Acc: 101 Eva: 12 Def: 11 Res: 3

Equipment: Bronze Shield, Iron Sword, Bronze Helm, Bronze Armor
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Sarah: Lv 5 - Jobless
HP: 73 MP: 36
Str: 10 Spd: 12 Vit: 10 Int: 9 Mnd: 9
Atl: 29 Acc: 86 Eva: 12 Def: 9 Res: 5

Equipment: Whip, Bronze Shield, Feathered Cap, Bronze Hauberk
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Alba: Lv 8 - Jobless
HP: 113 MP: 47
Str: 11 Spd: 11 Vit: 11 Int: 15 Mnd: 11
Atk: 27 Acc: 81 Eva: 0 Def: 6 Res: 7

Equipment: Metal Rod, Pointy Hat, Silk Robe

Black Magic:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder
Lv 2: Poison, Sleep, Toad
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Dusk: Lv 8 - Jobless
HP: 119 MP: 44
Str: 11 Spd: 11 Vit: 11 Int: 11 Mnd: 15
Atk: 28 Acc: 91 Eva: 0 Def: 6 Res: 7

Equipment: Oak Staff, Pointy Hat, Silk Robe

White Magic:
Lv 1: Cure, Libra, Poisona
Lv 2: Slow, Silence, Mini


Status + Notes

Its Final Fantasy on a phone! So, this is the first game I'm playing completely blind, and so far, not bad. You may be wondering why I decided to play such a new game in the franchise now. And the reason is that thematically and structurally, the game fits VERY well between FF III and FF IV. It has a job system akin to Final Fantasy III, though with a few refinements, it has the ATB of FF IV, with graphics similar to FF IV. The control is an interesting decision. There are sometimes I wish you could just touch where you want to go, or drag or something, but the D-pad concept certainly works, and I find myself getting more used to some of its intracacies as I play.

As for my setup, I did not write down everyone's stats after the prologue, though I think when I get further in, I will list everyone. But for now, it will just be my current party.


Friday, June 21, 2013

Day #42 Recap (FF Dim)

Current Game: Final Fantasy Dimensions
Total Play Time - 90:12
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: In-between games
Bosses Killed Today: Iron Giant

Status + Notes

So, phew, finally got Iron Giant down. That is one true bonus boss. I love it. Took me a while, mostly had to grind alot to get my Viking to Level 99, and my bard a few levels to get the damage reduction up a bit. Here's the strategy I used...

Party: Viking(JLv 99), Ninja(JLv 99), Bard(JLv 30ish), Devout(JLv 99)

Viking Provokes every turn and tanks with two shields equipped, Ninja puts Turtle Shells on everyone and then Throws Shurikens with Genji shield and Muramasa equipped, Bard switches between singing Minne and Requiem every turn, Devout casts Curaja on all.

The key thing is to have everyone above 5500 hp. Really cuts down on dying. Even with these stats, My devout came really close to dying one turn. If I had done Black Belt levelling, I probably would've been able to do this a few levels earlier, but oh well.

So, I haven't even loaded up Dimensions yet, so I have no setup with which to post. Looking forward to getting started on it today, as well as putting my review of FF III up.

Final Fantasy III Completion Stats

Play Time - 29:42
Game Overs - 4

Luneth - Lv 77
Current Job: Ninja Lv 99
Other Jobs: Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3, Dark Knight: Lv 99, Knight Lv 93
Str: 81 Agi: 36 Vit: 80 Int: 36 Mnd: 42
Atk: 140 Def: 106 MgD: 81
Equipment: Genji Shield, Muramasa, Ribbon, Fuma Garb, Protect Ring
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 77
Current Job: Bard Lv 36
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10, Dragoon: Lv 78, Summoner: Lv 74, Black Belt: Lv 18, Sage: Lv 86
Str: 36 Agi: 50 Vit: 50 Int: 52 Mnd: 62
Atk: 118 Def: 65 MgD: 78
Equipment: Madhura Harp, Ribbon, White Robe, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Escape, Cure, Poisona
Lv 2: Icen, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Spark, Cura, Blizzara
Lv 4: Heatra, Blizzaga, Libra
Lv 5: Hyper, Curaga, Protect
Lv 6: Catastro, Haste, Bio
Lv 7: Leviath, Curaja, Esuna
Lv 8: Bahamur, Flare, Arise

Refia - Lv 77
Current Job: Devout Lv 99
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4, Red Mage Lv 99, Geomancer: Lv 24, Black Belt: Lv 18
Str: 36 Agi: 42 Vit: 50 Int: 44 Mnd: 99
Atk: 195 Def: 65 MgD: 78
Equipment: Elder Staff, Holy Wand, Ribbon, White Robe, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra, Silence, Confuse
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect
Lv 6: Aeroga, Haste
Lv 7: Curaja, Esuna, Reflect
Lv 8: Holy, Arise, Tornado

Ingus - Lv 77
Current Job: Viking: Lv 99
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4, Thief: Lv 99, Ninja: Lv 99, Dark Knight: Lv 39
Str:81 Agi: 36 Vit: 60 Int: 36 Mnd: 42
Atk: 0 Def: 148 MgD: 89
Equipment: Dual Haken, Platinum Hammer, Ribbon, Crystal Mail, Crystal Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 731k
Current Shurikens: 41

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Day #41 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 26:44
Total Play Time: 87:14
Total Game Overs: 7

Where I Currently Am: Post-Game (??? Cave)
Bosses Killed Today: Xande, Cerebus, Two-Headed Dragon, Ahriman, Echidna, Cloud of Darkness

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 72
Current Job: Knight: Lv 48
Other Jobs: Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3, Dark Knight: Lv 99, Ninja: 99
Str: 87 Agi: 54 Vit: 87 Int: 54 Mnd: 59
Atk: 295 Def: 108 MgD: 59
Equipment: Ultima Weapon, Ragnarok, Ribbon, Crystal Mail, Crystal Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 72
Current Job: Sage: Lv 70
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10, Dragoon: Lv 78, Summoner: Lv 74, Black Belt: Lv 18
Str: 29 Agi: 29 Vit: 47 Int: 83 Mnd: 68
Atk: 118 Def: 65 MgD: 78
Equipment: Omnirod, Fire Rod, Ribbon, Black Robe, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Escape, Cure, Poisona
Lv 2: Icen, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Spark, Cura, Blizzara
Lv 4: Heatra, Blizzaga, Libra
Lv 5: Hyper, Curaga, Protect
Lv 6: Catastro, Haste, Bio
Lv 7: Leviath, Curaja, Esuna
Lv 8: Bahamur, Flare, Arise

Refia - Lv 72
Current Job: Sage: Lv 39
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4, Red Mage Lv 99, Geomancer: Lv 24, Devout: Lv 99, Black Belt: Lv 18
Str: 31 Agi: 31 Vit: 49 Int: 68 Mnd: 79
Atk: 110 Def: 72 MgD: 83
Equipment: Elder Staff, Light Rod, Ribbon, White Robe, Protect Ring
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra, Silence, Confuse
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect
Lv 6: Aeroga, Haste
Lv 7: Curaja, Esuna, Reflect
Lv 8: Holy, Arise, Tornado

Ingus - Lv 57
Current Job: Viking: Lv 55
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4, Viking Lv 31, Thief: Lv 99, Ninja: Lv 99, Dark Knight: Lv 39
Str: 79 Agi: 34 Vit: 59 Int: 34 Mnd: 39
Atk: 237 Def: 108 MgD: 59
Equipment: Dual Haken, Platinum Hammer, Ribbon, Crystal Mail, Crystal Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 2,415k
Current Shurikens: 5

Status + Notes

Came to a realization as I went and tried the Iron Giant at level 70. There really are only three options for beating this guy.
1. Be high enough level that a viking can withstand all 4 attacks and live
2. Have 4 Ribbons
3. Farm at least 3 Onion Helms and be high enough level that you can use them.

Strangely enough, I could find very little info on what actually happens when you clear the game on the PSP. So, I went in to Sylx tower and kind of prayed. You have to understand. This is probably the longest final dungeon run in the entire series. There are no save points, and you can't teleport out once you start the final boss gauntlet. So, you have to go through a 45 minute dungeon, a long cut scene, a 5 boss gauntlet, and then the final boss. Its the only way to get ribbons since 3 of them are IN the gauntlet.

So, I wish I had known this sooner, so I could've done Cloud of Darkness at slightly lower level... Level 72 is a bit of overkill. I would've liked mid 60s I think. Even then it probably could've been done with just a single healer. Oh well, that dumb cloud wiped me a few times in my earlier times playing through the game, and here's a little secret. That's the first time I've actually beaten her. Yeah,  I've rage quitted this game on the final boss twice I think.

So you may be wondering why I'm not posting completion data. Well, since the party stays the same, there's no real reason to not wait until the post game stuff... well the one thing in this game is actually complete. The Iron Giant is going down today no ifs, ands, or buts. So be prepared for that completion data sometime today, so I can finally give the PSP some rest for a couple of weeks.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Day #40 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 22:19
Total Play Time: 82:49
Total Game Overs: 6

Where I Currently Am: Sylx Tower
Bosses Killed Today: Bahamut, Ninja, Amon, Kunoichi, General, Scylla, Guardian

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 57
Current Job: Ninja Lv 76
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3, Dark Knight: Lv 99
Str: 51 Agi: 77 Vit: 40 Int: 37 Mnd: 37
Atk: 272 Def: 92 MgD: 59
Equipment: Masamune, Muramasa, Genji Helm, Fuma Garb, Genji Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 57
Current Job: Summoner Lv 50
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10, Dragoon: Lv 78, Sage: Lv 60
Str: 28 Agi: 30 Vit: 32 Int: 70 Mnd: 55
Atk: 118 Def: 52 MgD: 74
Equipment: Omnirod, Fire Rod, Feathered Hat, Black Robe, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Escape, Cure, Poisona
Lv 2: Icen, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Spark, Cura, Blizzara
Lv 4: Heatra, Blizzaga, Libra
Lv 5: Hyper, Curaga, Protect
Lv 6: Catastro, Haste, Bio
Lv 7: Leviath, Curaja, Esuna
Lv 8: Bahamur, Flare, Arise

Refia - Lv 57
Current Job: Sage: Lv 12
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4, Red Mage Lv 99, Geomancer: Lv 24, Devout: Lv 99
Str: 26 Agi: 26 Vit: 40 Int: 55 Mnd: 66
Atk: 110 Def: 72 MgD: 79
Equipment: Elder Staff, Light Rod, Ribbon, White Robe, Protect Ring
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra, Silence, Confuse
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect
Lv 6: Aeroga, Haste
Lv 7: Curaja, Esuna, Reflect
Lv 8: Holy, Arise, Tornado

Ingus - Lv 57
Current Job: Dark Knight: Lv 6
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4, Viking Lv 31, Thief: Lv 99, Ninja: Lv 99
Str: 61 Agi: 67 Vit: 61 Int: 47 Mnd: 47
Atk: 295 Def: 106 MgD: 54
Equipment: Murakumo, Ultima Weapon, Crystal Helm, Genji Armor, Crystal Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 302k
Current Shurikens: 9

Status + Notes

So yes, that was indeed a lot of play time, but it was well worth it. I've pretty much done all the job level grinding I need to do, went around and fleshed out my spell list for my casters, finished sidequests, and generally kicked butt.

The only problem is that after all that, I'm still way underlevelled. And that's even if all I wanted to do was go clear Sylx Tower and beat the game. I'd want to be in the low 60s at least for that. The fact that I want to go beat the Iron Giant in the ??? cave as well just makes this even more complicated. Basically all I have left to do is grind. And, unfortunately there's no bosses that give better drops or anything. Yeah, I guess I could try and find some King Behemoths and get some protect rings... and I may do that, but otherwise, I've got all the equipment I really need. The one thing I miss from FF II, I can't believe I'm even saying that, is having the rare drops to go after while grinding...

So, my goal really is to get to the upper 60s today, which gives me a shot to go after the bosses tomorrow. Which would put me finishing this on Day 42, which keeps me on pace. Going to be tough.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Day #39 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 18:16
Total Play Time: 78:46
Total Game Overs: 6

Where I Currently Am: Bahamut's Lair
Bosses Killed Today: Doga, Unei, Aeon, Shinobi, Titan, Leviathan

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 47
Current Job: Ninja Lv 4
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3, Dark Knight: Lv 99
Str: 37 Agi: 53 Vit: 35 Int: 28 Mnd: 28
Atk: 215 Def: 63 MgD: 38
Equipment: Lust Dagger, Kotetsu, Chakra Band, Black Belt Gi, Power Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 47
Current Job: Summoner Lv 41
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10, Dragoon: Lv 78
Str: 24 Agi: 26 Vit: 28 Int: 49 Mnd: 50
Atk: 60 Def: 52 MgD: 74
Equipment: Golem Staff, Golem Staff, Feathered Hat, Black Robe, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Escape
Lv 2: Icen
Lv 3: Spark
Lv 4: Heatra
Lv 5: Hyper
Lv 6: Catastro
Lv 7: Leviath

Refia - Lv 47
Current Job: Devout: Lv 41
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4, Red Mage Lv 99, Geomancer: Lv 24
Str: 26 Agi: 32 Vit: 34 Int: 36 Mnd: 60
Atk: 50 Def: 59 MgD: 79
Equipment: Ice Rod, Light Rod, Feathered Hat, White Robe, Protect Ring
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect
Lv 7: Curaja, Esuna, Reflect

Ingus - Lv 47
Current Job: Ninja: Lv 41
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4, Viking Lv 31, Thief: Lv 93
Str: 39 Agi: 46 Vit: 28 Int: 28 Mnd: 28
Atk: 230 Def: 90 MgD: 51
Equipment: Kiku-Ichimonji, Kiku-Ichimonji, Genji Helm, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 278k

Status + Notes

Progress!!! So today I have some things to talk about. First of all, Ive begun my final job training. Luneth is kind of splitting time between Dark Knight and Ninja, Ingus will be a pure Ninja, Refia will be a pure Devout, and Arc will split time between Summoner and Sage.

So, one thing I did not know about this game before this playthrough was the existence of the secret dungeon or the ??? dungeon. Whatever you want to call it. My goal for today is to unlock this dungeon. Sounds easy enough, except the requirements for unlocking it are fairly ridiculous. Let's list them

-Completion of Sara's Pendant sidequest
-Completion of Legendary Blacksmith sidequest
-At least one job at level 99
-Cleared Sunken Cave
-Killed Odin, Leviathan, and Bahamut
-Cleared Eureka
-80% Bestiary and Treasure rating

Seriously, wow. Fortunately I'm well on my way to doing this. My treasure rating is currently at 74 and Bestiary at 70. So, by the time I'm done with Bahamut's Lair and Eureka today, I should just have to do some minimal wandering around to get my bestiary completion high enough.

Then of course I'm going to have to grind a ton just to be able to live in that dungeon. But, you know, I'll prolly try it at a lowish level... not like I care about overgearing for Cloud of Darkness... I hate that endboss. Seriously... so many hours of my life wasted because of unfair deaths on her... this was well before this playthrough though.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Day #38 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 15:40
Total Play Time: 76:10
Total Game Overs: 6... (aargh)

Where I Currently Am: Cave of Shadows
Bosses Killed Today: Hecatoncheir

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 44
Current Job: Dark Knight Lv 60
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3
Str: 37 Agi: 30 Vit: 33 Int: 26 Mnd: 26
Atk: 220 Def: 90 MgD: 51
Equipment: Kiku-Ichimonji, Kotetsu, Genji Helm, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 44
Current Job: Dragoon Lv 73
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 45 Agi: 43 Vit: 28 Int: 26 Mnd: 26
Atk: 248 Def: 74 MgD: 38
Equipment: Gungnir, Trident, Diamond Helm, Diamond Mail, Power Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara
Lv 4: Blizzaga
Lv 5: Thundaga

Refia - Lv 44
Current Job: Geomancer Lv 21
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4, Red Mage Lv 99
Str: 26 Agi: 35 Vit: 29 Int: 35 Mnd: 28
Atk: 196 Def: 56 MgD: 54
Equipment: Rune Bell, Rune Bell, Feathered Hat, Gaia Vest, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect

Ingus - Lv 44
Current Job: Thief Lv 87
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4, Viking Lv 31
Str: 30 Agi: 62 Vit: 32 Int: 23 Mnd: 20
Atk: 182 Def: 56 MgD: 36
Equipment: Air Knife, Dark Knife, Black Cowl, Black Garb, Thief Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 161k

Status + Notes

Ouch... that one really hurt. Guess I got a little too cocky, and was going through the game, not saving... had gotten through Doga's Cave, The Ancient's Path, opened Eureka, and was heading back to start the sidequests... and ran into a King Behemoth and got pwned by Meteor. Seriously ouch, probably 1:20 lost on that. It's okay, though, I will perservere... apparently I missed an optional boss anyway, I'll go back and get that. I plan on doing all that I lost and more today.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Day #37 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 14:30
Total Play Time: 75:00
Total Game Overs: 5

Where I Currently Am: Cave of Shadows
Bosses Killed Today: Odin

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 42
Current Job: Dark Knight Lv 58
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3
Str: 35 Agi: 27 Vit: 40 Int: 25 Mnd: 25
Atk: 175 Def: 46 MgD: 34
Equipment: Defender, Ancient Sword, Feathered Hat, Flame Mail, Diamond Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 42
Current Job: Dragoon Lv 68
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 44 Agi: 42 Vit: 27 Int: 25 Mnd: 25
Atk: 248 Def: 74 MgD: 38
Equipment: Gungnir, Trident, Diamond Helm, Diamond Mail, Power Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara
Lv 4: Blizzaga
Lv 5: Thundaga

Refia - Lv 42
Current Job: Geomancer Lv 19
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4, Red Mage Lv 99
Str: 25 Agi: 34 Vit: 28 Int: 34 Mnd: 27
Atk: 196 Def: 56 MgD: 54
Equipment: Rune Bell, Rune Bell, Feathered Hat, Gaia Vest, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect

Ingus - Lv 42
Current Job: Thief Lv 80
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4, Viking Lv 31
Str: 29 Agi: 60 Vit: 31 Int: 22 Mnd: 19
Atk: 182 Def: 56 MgD: 36
Equipment: Air Knife, Dark Knife, Black Cowl, Black Garb, Thief Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 124k

Status + Notes

Side quest day!!! Saronia Catacombs and the Sunken Cave to be exact. Still have a couple more to do. Today I plan on doing the Falkenrath area as well as hopefully get some of the Legendary Blacksmith stuff started... never actually changed my party order to get all the messages from Mognet... oops. Didn't realize you had to do that. Also... weapons! Really starting to feel like a powerhouse, was able to steal Gungnir from Odin, nice weapon. Figured it was time to start a Geomancer as well.

Side note... played some more of FF XIV: ARR beta today and wow, it really is looking pretty good. Obviously there's a couple issues, which you'd expect when you reset everyone's character and everyone is flooding the starting areas. But REALLY looking forward to playing this when I get to it.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Day #36 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 13:17
Total Play Time: 73:47
Total Game Overs: 5

Where I Currently Am: Cave of Shadows
Bosses Killed Today: None(??!?!?!)

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 36
Current Job: Dark Knight Lv 43
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3
Str: 31 Agi: 24 Vit: 36 Int: 22 Mnd: 22
Atk: 145 Def: 46 MgD: 34
Equipment: Defender, Royal Sword, Feathered Hat, Flame Mail, Diamond Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 36
Current Job: Dragoon Lv 49
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 30 Agi: 28 Vit: 24 Int: 22 Mnd: 22
Atk: 148 Def: 74 MgD: 38
Equipment: Wind Spear, Blood Lance, Diamond Helm, Diamond Mail, Power Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara
Lv 4: Blizzaga
Lv 5: Thundaga

Refia - Lv 36
Current Job: Red Mage Lv 98
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4
Str: 22 Agi: 30 Vit: 26 Int: 31 Mnd: 31
Atk: 70 Def: 53 MgD: 62
Equipment: Main Gauche, Main Gauche, Feathered Hat, Reflect Mail, Diamond Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect

Ingus - Lv 36
Current Job: Thief Lv 56
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4, Viking Lv 31
Str: 34 Agi: 48 Vit: 28 Int: 20 Mnd: 17
Atk: 171 Def: 56 MgD: 36
Equipment: Behemoth Knife, Dark Knife, Black Cowl, Black Garb, Thief Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 13.8k

Status + Notes

Yeah, no bosses killed today... strange part of the game where you go through 3 caves in a row (Cave of the Circle, Temple of Time, Ancient Cave) where you encounter no bosses. Very odd. Also got in a couple hours of FF XIV: ARR testing today, so that was nice. The finally unlcoked the Black ma... err Thaumaturge so got to try him out. Interesting little mechanic they use for rotation, eh, will talk about it more WAYYYY down the line.

Couple notes on my setup... switched Ingus back to a thief, for one, because their attack power is pretty awesome right now, plus so I can steal something in the near future, need to get to Lv 70. Also, really need to get Refia to 99... the Red Mage is just so bad now... no good weapons to equip.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Day #35 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 11:49
Total Play Time: 72:19
Total Game Overs: 5

Where I Currently Am: Doga's Manor
Bosses Killed Today: Garuda

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 32
Current Job: Dark Knight Lv 35
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16, Dragoon Lv 3
Str: 26 Agi: 23 Vit: 26 Int: 21 Mnd: 21
Atk: 105 Def: 39 MgD: 31
Equipment: Blood Sword, Royal Sword, Feathered Hat, Flame Mail, Gauntlets
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 32
Current Job: Dragoon Lv 40
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 27 Agi: 25 Vit: 23 Int: 21 Mnd: 21
Atk: 106 Def: 66 MgD: 31
Equipment: Wind Spear, Wind Spear, Dragon Helm, Dragon Mail, Power Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara
Lv 4: Blizzaga
Lv 5: Thundaga

Refia - Lv 32
Current Job: Red Mage Lv 90
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9, Dragoon Lv 4
Str: 21 Agi: 29 Vit: 23 Int: 25 Mnd: 25
Atk: 70 Def: 42 MgD: 40
Equipment: Main Gauche, Main Gauche, Feathered Hat, Flame Mail, Rune Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra
Lv 5: Curaga, Raise, Protect

Ingus - Lv 32
Current Job: Viking Lv 29
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Thief Lv 46, Freelancer: Lv 12, Dragoon Lv 4
Str: 32 Agi: 18 Vit: 29 Int: 18 Mnd: 21
Atk: 135 Def: 58 MgD: 11
Equipment: Battleaxe, Dragon Hammer, Viking Helm, Viking Mail, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 5.6k

Status + Notes

Yeah, definitely not as much play time as I would've liked, was quite tired. But still did get some progress in. Things should start picking up pretty quickly. Really need to grind some gold to buy some more spells. But will be sure to have all that setup once I get the new caster classes, hopefully sooner rather than later.

And yes, I am desperately trying to get Refia to Red Mage 99 for the Legendary Blacksmith quest

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Day #34 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 10:27
Total Play Time: 70:57
Total Game Overs: 5

Where I Currently Am: Saronia
Bosses Killed Today: Goldor

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 30
Current Job: Dark Knight Lv 32
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16
Str: 25 Agi: 20 Vit: 25 Int: 20 Mnd: 20
Atk: 105 Def: 39 MgD: 21
Equipment: Blood Sword, Royal Sword, Ice Helm, Flame Mail, Gauntlets
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 29
Current Job: Dragoon Lv 33
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 25 Agi: 23 Vit: 21 Int: 19 Mnd: 19
Atk: 90 Def: 44 MgD: 26
Equipment: Thunder Spear, Thunder Spear, Ice Helm, Flame Mail, Power Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara
Lv 4: Blizzaga

Refia - Lv 29
Current Job: Red Mage Lv 86
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9
Str: 19 Agi: 25 Vit: 22 Int: 23 Mnd: 23
Atk: 70 Def: 33 MgD: 21
Equipment: Main Gauche, Main Gauche, Ice Helm, Flame Mail, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra

Ingus - Lv 29
Current Job: Viking Lv 29
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Thief Lv 46, Freelancer: Lv 12
Str: 29 Agi: 17 Vit: 24 Int: 17 Mnd: 19
Atk: 120 Def: 42 MgD: 16
Equipment: Battleaxe, Viking Axe, Viking Helm, Ice Armor, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 73.1k

Status + Notes

Hooray! A day without a game over. And a lot of grinding and progression. Goldor's Mansion is one of the best levelling places, especially going to an area where you can't really go and grind. So its worth taking some time. Nothing really new to add otherwise...

Oh, one thing, starting tomorrow my time played is going to be a little low on the weekends. I'm going to split my time between progressing on this and beta testing FF XIV: ARR. So, hopefully I can get a good bit of progression today so I don't fall too far behind.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Day #33 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 8:44
Total Play Time: 69:14
Total Game Overs:5... (sigh... again)

Where I Currently Am: Amur
Bosses Killed Today: Hein, Kraken

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 24
Current Job: Dark Knight Lv 5
Other Jobs: Knight 24, Warrior Lv 36, Freelancer: Lv 16
Str: 21 Agi: 17 Vit: 21 Int: 17 Mnd: 17
Atk: 105 Def: 39 MgD: 21
Equipment: Blood Sword, Royal Sword, Ice Helm, Flame Mail, Gauntlets
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 24
Current Job: Dragoon Lv 5
Other Jobs: Black Mage Lv 60, Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 20 Agi: 20 Vit: 17 Int: 17 Mnd: 17
Atk: 90 Def: 34 MgD: 18
Equipment: Thunder Spear, Thunder Spear, Ice Helm, Flame Mail, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara
Lv 4: Blizzaga

Refia - Lv 24
Current Job: Red Mage Lv 62
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9
Str: 17 Agi: 23 Vit: 19 Int: 20 Mnd: 20
Atk: 70 Def: 33 MgD: 21
Equipment: Main Gauche, Main Gauche, Ice Helm, Flame Mail, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna
Lv 4: Libra

Ingus - Lv 24
Current Job: Viking Lv 3
Other Jobs: Scholar Lv 36, Thief Lv 46, Freelancer: Lv 12
Str: 24 Agi: 15 Vit: 20 Int: 15 Mnd: 17
Atk: 98 Def: 42 MgD: 16
Equipment: Battleaxe, Viking Axe, Viking Helm, Ice Armor, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard, Cure
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 12.2k

Status + Notes

Another bit of lost play time today. When you get to the new world, the first area has monsters that are pretty resistant to magic. So of course, I didn't change everyone's class at the time and I got back attacked and wiped out pretty quickly by a salamander look-alike who fire breathed me a few times, ouch. Whoops, so now I'm paying for being a bit underlevelled. Going to have to take some time to grind up the physical classes... luckily I had the gold to buy the equipment. Onward, we go.


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Day #32 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 6:37
Total Play Time: 67:07
Total Game Overs: 4... (sigh)

Where I Currently Am: Hein Castle
Bosses Killed Today: Medusa, Gutsco, Salamander

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 19
Current Job: Knight Lv 8
Other Jobs: Warrior Lv 36 Freelancer: Lv 16
Str: 19 Agi: 13 Vit: 19 Int: 13 Mnd: 14
Atk: 60 Def: 38 MgD: 14
Equipment: Freezing Blade, Tyrfing, Ice Helm, Knight Armor, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 19
Current Job: Black Mage Lv 43
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 14 Agi: 16 Vit: 16 Int: 22 Mnd: 19
Atk: 40 Def: 16 MgD: 27
Equipment: Fire Staff, Ice Staff, Leather Cap, Mage Robe, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara

Refia - Lv 19
Current Job: Red Mage Lv 42
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9
Str: 14 Agi: 14 Vit: 14 Int: 16 Mnd: 17
Atk: 55 Def: 33 MgD: 21
Equipment: Salamand Sword, Serpent Sword, Ice Helm, Flame Mail, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna

Ingus - Lv 19
Current Job: Scholar Lv 7
Other Jobs: Thief Lv 46, Freelancer: Lv 12
Str: 16 Agi: 16 Vit: 12 Int: 26 Mnd: 19
Atk: 37 Def: 17 MgD: 7
Equipment: Book of Ice, Book of Light, Scholar Hat, Scholar Robe, Bronze Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 24.8k

Status + Notes

Lot of play time today... bout an hour more than is shown there... yeah, bad game over. Let me explain a couple things. My method of play is as follows. Get into battle, input commands, hit select to speed through the slow battle... Well, I got up to Hein, without collecting Scholar Gear... oops... and didn't hit select quickly enough so I auto-battled the first turn... oops. Boss battles in FF III are annoying for the fact that they all get at least two attacks per turn. So, you can RNGd to death if he does some big attacks. And you have to make sure you heal each round to make up for the large amount of damage he can do at once, even if you're at full life. Still not an excuse, I should have beaten him, got him real low with items... but couldn't recover from my stupidity.

Also, sorry for forgetting to put spells in my earlier updates, I'll back fill them as much as I can.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Day #31 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 3:50
Total Play Time: 64:20
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Tokkul Village
Bosses Killed Today: Giant Rat

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 13
Current Job: Warrior Lv 17
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 16
Str: 12 Agi: 12 Vit: 12 Int: 11 Mnd: 11
Atk: 58 Def: 27 MgD: 15
Equipment: Viking Axe, Serpent Sword, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire
Lv 2: Thunder

Arc - Lv 13
Current Job: Black Mage Lv 19
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 12 Agi: 12 Vit: 12 Int: 15 Mnd: 12
Atk: 24 Def: 6 MgD: 6
Equipment: Mythril Rod, Mythril Rod, Leather Cap, Leather Armor, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder
Lv 3: Fira, Blizzara, Thundara

Refia - Lv 13
Current Job: Red Mage Lv 18
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9
Str: 12 Agi: 12 Vit: 12 Int: 13 Mnd: 13
Atk: 42 Def: 16 MgD: 10
Equipment: Mythril Sword, Serpent Sword, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Sight
Lv 2: Aero, Mini, Toad
Lv 3: Cura, Teleport, Blindna

Ingus - Lv 13
Current Job: Thief Lv 20
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 12
Str: 12 Agi: 16 Vit: 12 Int: 11 Mnd: 10
Atk: 37 Def: 17 MgD: 7
Equipment: Mythril Knife, Spark Dagger, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Fire, Blizzard
Lv 2: Thunder

Current Gil - 3,890

Status + Notes

So, since the job system was new in this game, as well as some innovative use of the mini spell to access certain areas. They force everyone to become magic using classes at some point. Actually, not bad. Considering magic has been marginal at best in the first couple games... well pretty useful in the 2nd game, and only useful for buffs in the first game... but anyway. The dungeons are still so short, it really doesn't matter. Ah well.

And still the load times are really killing me and making it hard for me to put in as much time as I'd like to. Can't wait to get back to the old engine...

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Day #30 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 2:20
Total Play Time: 62:50
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Kazus
Bosses Killed Today: Djinn

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 11
Current Job: Warrior Lv 11
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 16
Str: 11 Agi: 11 Vit: 11 Int: 10 Mnd: 10
Atk: 27 Def: 17 MgD: 7
Equipment: Mythril Sword, Longsword, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Gloves
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure, Fire

Arc - Lv 11
Current Job: Black Mage Lv 11
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 10
Str: 11 Agi: 11 Vit: 11 Int: 14 Mnd: 11
Atk: 24 Def: 6 MgD: 6
Equipment: Mythril Rod, Mythril Rod, Leather Cap, Leather Armor, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Blizzard, Fire
Lv 2: Blind, Thunder

Refia - Lv 11
Current Job: Red Mage Lv 11
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 9
Str: 11 Agi: 11 Vit: 11 Int: 12 Mnd: 12
Atk: 32 Def: 16 MgD: 10
Equipment: Mythril Sword, Wightslayer, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Bracers
Spells:
Lv 1: Poisona, Cure

Ingus - Lv 11
Current Job: Thief Lv 13
Other Jobs: Freelancer: Lv 12
Str: 11 Agi: 12 Vit: 11 Int: 10 Mnd: 9
Atk: 22 Def: 17 MgD: 7
Equipment: Mythril Knife, Knife, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Gloves

Current Gil - 472

Status + Notes

Ugh, the amount of grinding you need to do at the start of this game... The problem is there is such a jump in difficulty in the monsters in each subsequent area, so you almost require a necessary character level and gear level. I've at least discovered the PSP speeds up the game in auto fight, so doing the job level grinding will be slightly more bearable. But, man, the load times on this game... yikes. Hoping to get a little more into the game today, see if my opinion of it changes for the better at all.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Day #29 Recap (FF III)

Current Game: Final Fantasy III
Current Play Time - 1:01
Total Play Time: 61:31
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Castle Sasune
Bosses Killed Today (FF II: SoR): Lucifer, Beezelbub Soul, Yamatano Orochi, Steel Giant, Light Emperor
Bosses Killed Today (FF III): Land Turtle

Current Setup:

Luneth - Lv 8
Freelancer: Lv 13
Str: 9 Agi: 9 Vit: 9 Int: 9 Mnd: 9
Atk: 22 Def: 5 MgD: 3
Equipment: Longsword, Bronze Knuckles, Leather Cap, Leather Armor, Bronze Bracers

Arc - Lv 8
Freelancer: Lv 8
Str: 9 Agi: 9 Vit: 9 Int: 9 Mnd: 9
Atk: 20 Def: 5 MgD: 3
Equipment: Longsword, Longsword, Leather Cap, Leather Armor, Bronze Bracers

Refia - Lv 8
Freelancer: Lv 7
Str: 9 Agi: 9 Vit: 9 Int: 9 Mnd: 9
Atk: 20 Def: 5 MgD: 3
Equipment: Longsword, Longsword, Leather Cap, Leather Armor, Bronze Bracers

Ingus - Lv 8
Freelancer: Lv 9
Str: 9 Agi: 9 Vit: 9 Int: 9 Mnd: 9
Atk: 25 Def: 5 MgD: 3
Equipment: Longsword, Wightslayer, Leather Cap, Leather Armor, Bronze Bracers

Current Gil - 1,398

Status + Notes

Well, so much for that outside chance of beating SoR. Wa a lot closer to the end that I thought. And by that I mean I was a lot closer to being able to get to the end. Fun little run, I like the equipment farming. Don't know if it really added that much to the story, however, I guess it does suggest that the Light Warrior/Dark Warrior thing actually starts in FF II, not FF III. Just something to think about I suppose.

So, on to FF III. And, ugh, this is going to take some getting used to. So much slower moving around and inputting commands. Yeah, the 3D is nice, but the hardware doesn't seem to agree. Ah well, looking forward to the Defend grinding... not. Yes, this game too has a crazy grinding system. Job levels are gained based on the number of rounds you use said job. So, you spend every battle defending for 10-12 rounds so you're assured of a job level every fight... lots of fun.

Friday, June 7, 2013

FF II - Review

So, not my favorite game. But lets go through some of the mechanics. Levelling, this lies somewhere between annoying and abusive in this game. Yes, the best way to level your characters is to beat each other up. Or cast sap, or whatever else... Stand there in a fight for 5 minutes holding down the button with cursor on repeat so you can level your spell... yuck. And then there's weapon levels, which level very slowly if you're beating each other up, and not at all if you're just attacking enemies. There's Ultima, which apparently can be the most powerful spell in the game, but is near worthless unless you're going out of your way to make it good, and even at that, Flare and Holy are certainly powerful enough. I mean, just yuck. Plus, levelling stats is easy enough, but I never see a huge bump in damage or defense when getting the skills... even when they get boosted to 99 from the equipment.

Defense is something I'm devoting an entire section to in this... If you don't have enough attack to get over an enemy's defense, you are not going to damage it. Period. Doesn't matter what the weapon level is, or anything like that. And there's a period near the beginning of the game, where you're not getting a lot of weapon upgrades, and the npc defense is climbing and climbing. I will say, this at least makes magic useful, especially compared to FF I. Because Magic damage doesn't seem to suffer the same drawbacks. You just need to spend a lot of times levelling your MP and magic level. Most attack spells are fairly useless below level 6. And again, Berserk + Aura + Haste on bosses, or you're just not going to get any damage.

Now for the extra stuff. Let's start with Arcane Lab/Sanctuary. This was interesting, and got more interesting as the game went on. Yes, to get everything you have to run through it 10 times... but at least each run had its own compositions of rooms you had to do. And some, for the time in the game where you unlock them could be very challenging. Sorcerers with low magic defense was quite frightening. The weapons you get from it, are probably way too powerful, but they at least make the beginning of Soul of Rebirth bearable. Also, the little sidestory at the end with Deumion was very good. Just wish he had a Bestiary entry...

As far as Soul of Rebirth goes. Its a cool little challenge, however, if you were not preparing for it from the beginning of the main game, it can be nearly impossible. The first time I played the game on GBA, and loaded up Soul of Rebirth, I got destroyed because I had not spent enough time levelling up Minwu, and the monsters you face at the very beginning of the Unknown Cave, are really a tad too hard. I like the way the difficulty ramps up though, and with the skill you acquired going through the main game, its nice to fight some really difficult monsters with relatively low stats. And also, since you're fighting such tough monsters, you level up amazingly fast, the drop rates on the good equipment is very high, and by the time you're able to do the random encounters in the Unknown Palace without too much difficulty, you should be able to take down the Light Emperor. Really, it took me 3 1/2 hours to go from wimpy to fairly amazing. So, a nice little challenge, just would've changed the monster difficulty in the first couple floors of Unknown cave.

The story is certainly a high point in this. I don't really know about the password system, it seems like something they gave up on at some point as its usefulness comes and goes, but its a great little story of rebellion. No orbs or crystals though, shame. Again, the Arcane Lab story is a nice little addition(even has a small tie in with FF IX, wow). The graphics, eh. Yes, obviously a huge upgrade from the Famicom days. But, really, I think they could've done a bit more. Just a couple of cutscenes, and they're really not memorable, with the exception of the load cutscene. The remixed music is really amazing. I've always liked the Rebel theme, and I think as a whole the music from this game is underrated.

Still though, the bad mechanics really detracts from everything that could've been good about this game. What is it about the second game in series that have to go so far completely off track? Anyway, two down, twenty-five to go. Let's finish the famicom trilogy, shall we?

FF II : SoR Completion Stats

Current Game: Final Fantasy II - Soul of Rebirth
Current Play Time - 3:24
Total Play Time: 60:30
Total Game Overs: 3

Final Setup:

Minwu -
HP: 2938 MP: 426
Str: 21 Spr: 99 Int: 99 Sta:c52 Agi: 52 Mag: 99
Staff: Lv 8 Shield: Lv 8
Cure: Lv 12, Life: Lv 8, Basuna: Lv 6, Esuna: Lv 5, Barrier: Lv 8, Blink: Lv 6, Protect: Lv 6, Shell: Lv 7,
Wall: Lv 6, Dispel: Lv 4, Silence: Lv 5, Sap: Lv 4, Blizzard: Lv 7, Swap: Lv 3, Flare: Lv 10, Teleport: Lv 1
Equipment: Stardust Rod, Golden Shield, Ribbon, Black Robe, Protect Ring

Scott -
HP:1734 MP:130
Str: 99 Spr: 33 Int: 99 Sta:42 Agi: 41 Mag: 31
Fist: Lv 2, Knife: Lv 2, Sword: Lv 8, Staff: Lv 2, Axe: Lv 2, Spear: Lv 2, Bow: Lv 9, Shield: Lv 8
Fire: Lv 4, Thunder: Lv 4, Blizzard: Lv 4, Cure: Lv 8, Life: Lv 1, Blink: Lv 3
Equipment: Wild Rose, Mythril Shield, Ribbon, Dragon Armor, Protect Ring

Josef -
HP: 2503 Mp: 25
Str: 99 Spr: 11 Int: 11 Sta: 99 Agi: 52 Mag: 11
Fist: Lv 2, Knife: Lv 9, Shield: Lv 9
Aura: Lv 3, Cure: Lv 2, Protect: Lv 2
Equipment: Cat Claws, Ice Shield, Ribbon, Power Sash, Bracers

Ricard -
HP: 5170 MP: 34
Str: 99 Spr: 28 Int: 16 Sta: 54 Agi: 99 Mag: 9
Sword: Lv 8, Spear: Lv 11, Shield: Lv 10
Shell: Lv 4
Equipment: Wyvern Lance, Aegis Shield, Ribbon, Genji Armor, Protect Ring

Current Gil - 638k

Day #28 Recap (FF II - SoR)

Current Game: Final Fantasy II - Soul of Rebirth
Current Play Time - 2:07
Total Play Time: 59:13
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Unknown Palace
Bosses Killed Today (FF II): Zombie Borghen, Tiamat, Beezelbub, Astaroth, Dark Emperor
Bosses Killed Today (FF II: SoR): Ultima Weapon

Current Setup:

Minwu -
HP: 2483 MP: 331
Str: 29 Spr: 99 Int: 97 Sta: 49 Agi: 96 Mag: 99
Staff: Lv 8 Shield: Lv 8
Cure: Lv 11, Life: Lv 8, Basuna: Lv 6, Esuna: Lv 5, Barrier: Lv 8, Blink: Lv 6, Protect: Lv 5, Shell: Lv 7,
Wall: Lv 6, Dispel: Lv 4, Silence: Lv 5, Sap: Lv 4, Blizzard: Lv 7, Swap: Lv 3, Flare: Lv 9, Teleport: Lv 1
Equipment: Staff of Light, Golden Shield, Twist Headband, Black Robe, Protect Ring

Scott -
HP:1369 MP:100
Str: 32 Spr: 32 Int: 50 Sta:40 Agi: 47 Mag: 30
Fist: Lv 2, Knife: Lv 2, Sword: Lv 8, Staff: Lv 2, Axe: Lv 2, Spear: Lv 2, Bow: Lv 8, Shield: Lv 7
Fire: Lv 4, Thunder: Lv 4, Blizzard: Lv 4, Cure: Lv 7, Life: Lv 1, Blink: Lv 2
Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Ribbon, Black Robe, Thief's Gloves

Josef -
HP: 2074 Mp: 15
Str: 57 Spr: 10 Int: 10 Sta: 52 Agi: 48 Mag: 10
Fist: Lv 2, Knife: Lv 9, Shield: Lv 9
Aura: Lv 1, Cure: Lv 1, Protect: Lv 1
Equipment: Cat Claws, Ice Shield, Twist Headband, Power Sash, Giant's Gloves

Ricard -
HP: 4786 MP: 17
Str: 99 Spr: 27 Int: 16 Sta: 84 Agi: 99 Mag: 8
Sword: Lv 8, Spear: Lv 11, Shield: Lv 10
Shell: Lv 2
Equipment: Abel's Lance, Golden Shield. Gold Hairpin, Power Sash, Thief's Gloves

Current Gil - 506k

Status + Notes

Finished the main game, and started up Soul of Rebirth... and thank god for the Arcane Lab weapons... making Josef and Minwu useful and being able to kind of speed through the Jade passage and to the town. For those of you who don't know, here's how Soul of Rebirth works... get through Jade Passage as quickly as possible, hopefully without getting you butt kicked on the way there. Get your party members, grind in Unknown Palace, get Ultima, Grind some more, go get the ultimate weapons, keep grinding... kill the Light Emperor.

I give myself an outside chance at finishing Soul of Rebirth today... but, most likely tomorrow. We'll see.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

FF II Completion Stats

Play Time: 27:03
Total Play Time: 57:06
Total Game Overs: 3

Firion -
HP:5663 MP:274
Str: 72 Spr: 59 Int: 32 Sta:37 Agi: 99 Mag: 29
Sword: Lv 11 Shield: Lv 11
Cure: Lv 9, Berserk: Lv 9, Teleport: Lv 1, Life: Lv 5, Esuna: Lv 6, Flare: Lv 9
Equipment: Ragnarok, Aegis Shield, Ribbon, Dragon Armor, Genji Gloves

Maria -
HP: 3969 MP: 743
Str: 63 Spr: 42 Int: 99 Sta: 28 Agi: 83 Mag: 99
Fist: Lv 8, Knife: Lv 6 Sword: Lv 8 Staff: Lv 8 Axe: Lv 7 Spear: Lv 8 Bow: Lv 9 Shield: Lv 9
Fire: Lv 9 Cure: Lv 15 Blink: Lv: 7 Esuna: Lv 5, Aura: Lv 7, Toad: Lv 16, Ultima: Lv 6, Flare: Lv 10,
Osmose: Lv 5, Protect: Lv 4, Shell: Lv 4, Wall: Lv 4, Mini: Lv 6, Blizzard: Lv 4, Drain: Lv 4, Scourge: Lv 4
Equipment: Artemis Bow, Ribbon, White Robe, Protect Ring

Guy -
HP: 8082 Mp: 121
Str: 99 Spr: 10 Int: 19 Sta: 99 Agi: 99 Mag: 14
Knife: Lv 9 Axe: Lv 10 Shield: Lv 10
Cure: Lv 5, Berserk: Lv 6, Aura: Lv 7, Haste: Lv 8
Equipment: Gigantaxe, Aegis Shield, Ribbon, Dragon Armor, Genji Gloves

Leon -
HP: 3201 MP: 104
Str: 99 Spr: 46 Int: 37 Sta: 86 Agi: 77 Mag: 35
Fist: Lv 2, Knife: Lv 5, Sword: Lv 8, Staff: Lv 6, Axe: Lv 9, Spear: Lv 9, Bow: Lv 4, Sheild: Lv 9
Aura: Lv 6
Equipment: Dragon Shield, Longinus, Ribbon, Dragon Armor, Genji Gloves

Gil - 1,906k

Day #27 Recap (FF II)

Current Game: Final Fantasy II
Total Play Time: 56:08
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Jade Passage
Bosses Killed Today: Phrekyos #8, Phrekyos #9, Phrekyos #10, Deumion

Current Setup:

Firion -
HP:5367 MP:274
Str: 72 Spr: 59 Int: 31 Sta:37 Agi: 99 Mag: 29
Sword: Lv 11 Shield: Lv 11
Cure: Lv 9, Berserk: Lv 9, Teleport: Lv 1, Life: Lv 5, Esuna: Lv 6, Flare: Lv 9
Equipment: Defender, Aegis Shield, Twist Headband, Dragon Armor, Power Armlet

Maria -
HP: 3773 MP: 743
Str: 63 Spr: 42 Int: 99 Sta: 28 Agi: 83 Mag: 99
Fist: Lv 8, Knife: Lv 6 Sword: Lv 8 Staff: Lv 8 Axe: Lv 7 Spear: Lv 8 Bow: Lv 9 Shield: Lv 9
Fire: Lv 9 Cure: Lv 15 Blink: Lv: 7 Esuna: Lv 5, Aura: Lv 7, Toad: Lv 16, Ultima: Lv 6, Flare: Lv 10,
Osmose: Lv 5, Protect: Lv 4, Shell Lv 4, Wall: Lv 4
Equipment: Artemis Bow, Twist Headband, White Robe, Thief's Gloves

Guy -
HP: 7389 Mp: 121
Str: 99 Spr: 10 Int: 19 Sta: 99 Agi: 99 Mag: 14
Knife: Lv 9 Axe: Lv 10 Shield: Lv 10
Cure: Lv 5, Berserk: Lv 6, Aura: Lv 7, Haste: Lv 8
Equipment: Gigantaxe, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Dragon Armor, Power Armlet

Leon -
HP: 2593 MP: 104
Str: 99 Spr: 46 Int: 37 Sta: 86 Agi: 77 Mag: 35
Fist: Lv 2, Knife: Lv 5, Sword: Lv 8, Staff: Lv 6, Axe: Lv 9, Spear: Lv 8, Bow: Lv 4, Sheild: Lv 8
Aura: Lv 6
Equipment: Dragon Shield, Longinus, Ribbon, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves

Current Gil - 1,302k

Status + Notes

So, finished up the Arcane Lab/Sanctuary today, and got myself setup for the end of the game. The one nice thing about this edition and the Arcane Lab is it gives you an optional super boss to fight. Though strangely you have to kind of do the "bad" ending of the lab to do it. The good ending just kind of leaves him there. Ah well. Anywho, he was mildly difficult... like he got Leon under 1000hp for a bit, and I had to cure for a while. But still, not too difficult.

And by the way, after i beat Deumion, I reset the game and did the good ending... because you don't even get a bestiary entry for him!!!

So, expect another post at sometime today with the completion data for the main game of FF: II. Then I'll get started on Soul of Rebirth.I think how I'm going to handle the end review is I'm going to have a separate post from the completion data... plus I'll have a separate completion data post for soul of rebirth.

Oh yeah, and Ultima still stinks...

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Day #26 Recap (FF II)

Current Game: Final Fantasy II
Total Play Time: 52:56
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Palamecia
Bosses Killed Today: Big Horn, Roundworm, Fire Gigas, Ice Gigas, Thunder Gigas, White Dragon, Green Dragon, Emperor, Phreykos #7
Other Items Gained: Black Mask, Crystal Rod, Airship

Current Setup:

Firion -
HP:4738 MP:274
Str: 72 Spr: 29 Int: 29 Sta:37 Agi: 99 Mag: 28
Sword: Lv 10 Shield: Lv 10
Cure: Lv 9, Berserk Lv 8, Teleport Lv 1, Life Lv 4, Esuna Lv 6, Flare Lv 9
Equipment: Defender, Aegis Shield, Twist Headband, Dragon Armor, Power Armlet

Maria -
HP: 3302 MP: 743
Str: 63 Spr: 34 Int: 99 Sta: 27 Agi: 73 Mag: 99
Fist: Lv 8, Knife: Lv 6 Sword: Lv 8 Staff: Lv 8 Axe: Lv 7 Spear: Lv 9 Bow: Lv 9 Shield: Lv 9
Fire: Lv 9 Cure: Lv 13 Blink Lv: 6 Esuna: Lv 4, Aura Lv 6, Toad Lv 16, Ultima Lv 5, Flare Lv 9
Equipment: Artemis Bow, Twist Headband, White Robe, Thief's Gloves

Guy -
HP: 5607 Mp: 108
Str: 99 Spr: 10 Int: 17 Sta: 99 Agi: 99 Mag: 13
Knife: Lv 9 Axe: Lv 10 Shield Lv: 10
Cure: Lv 5, Berserk Lv 6, Aura Lv 7, Haste Lv 6
Equipment: Gigantaxe, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Dragon Armor, Power Armlet

Ricard-
HP: 3394 MP: 10
Str: 99 Spr: 26 Int: 16 Sta: 80 Agi: 99 Mag: 6
Sword: Lv 8 Spear: Lv 10 Shield: Lv 10
Equipment: Abel's Lance, Golden Shield, Gold Hairpin, Power Sash, Thief's Gloves

Current Gil - 696k

Status + Notes

Put alot of work in yesterday. Ultima is still fairly useless even with all those levels... id I have time I may level up some random stuff to try and see if I can use it, but otherwise Flare is fine. I ditched the Masamune once I got a halfway decent sword. Again, flare works :).

Really want to finish the main story by today or tomorrow, so I can start Soul of Rebirth... order of rest of game is...

Arcane Lab(Leon) -> Palamecia -> Arcane Lab(Firion) -> Jade Passage -> Pandemonium

Oh and my money is lower cause I bought a bunch of elixirs... why not

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Day #25 Recap (FF II)

Current Game: Final Fantasy II
Total Play Time: 48:23
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Tropical Island
Bosses Killed Today: Phreykos #5, Phreykos #6
Other Items Gained: White Mask

Current Setup:

Firion -
HP:3766 MP:107
Str: 73 Spr: 19 Int: 15 Sta:36 Agi: 94 Mag: 18
Sword: Lv 10 Shield: Lv 10
Cure: Lv 9, Berserk Lv 6, Teleport Lv 1, Life Lv 4, Esuna Lv 6, Flare Lv 1
Equipment: Masamune, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Power Sash, Giant's Gloves

Maria -
HP: 2573 MP: 743
Str: 61 Spr: 16 Int: 99 Sta: 27 Agi: 63 Mag: 99
Fist: Lv 8, Knife: Lv 6 Sword: Lv 8 Staff: Lv 8 Axe: Lv 7 Spear: Lv 7 Bow: Lv 8 Shield: Lv 9
Fire: Lv 9 Cure: Lv 11 Blink Lv: 6 Esuna: Lv 2, Aura Lv 6, Toad Lv 16
Equipment: Artemis Bow, Twist Headband, Knight Armor, Thief's Gloves

Guy -
HP: 4419 Mp: 84
Str: 61 Spr: 10 Int: 15 Sta: 44 Agi: 65 Mag: 12
Knife: Lv 9 Axe: Lv 9 Shield Lv: 10
Cure: Lv 5, Berserk Lv 6, Aura Lv 7, Haste Lv 3
Equipment: Ripper, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Flame Armor, Power Armlet

Leila-
HP: 2442 MP: 35
Str: 78 Spr: 10: Int: 16 Sta: 46 Agi: 99 Mag: 11
Knife: Lv 9 Sword: Lv 9 Bow: Lv 4 Shield: Lv 10
Thunder: Lv 5
Equipment: Dancing Dagger, Golden Shield, Giant's Helm, Gold Cuirass, Mythril Gloves

Current Gil - 1,062k

Status + Notes

So apparently I could get Maria's Lab weapon earlier than I thought I could, ah well! So, back to the plot. My goal is to get through a lot, I'd really really like to get lab run #7 done today for Leon... that's going to involve a lot of bosses. But, its quite doable. My team is really quite a powerhouse now. May need to stop and do a small bit of spell levelling soon. Would like to have some more defensive spells and buff spells if possible.

Going to have to push if I'm going to finish this within 15 days as I did FF I

Monday, June 3, 2013

Day #24 Recap (FF II)

Current Game: Final Fantasy II
Total Play Time: 45:51
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Fynn Castle
Bosses Killed Today: Phreykos #4

Current Setup:

Firion -
HP:3190 MP:107
Str: 70 Spr: 19 Int: 15 Sta:36 Agi: 78 Mag: 18
Sword: Lv 9 Shield: Lv 9
Cure: Lv 9, Berserk Lv 6, Teleport Lv 1, Life Lv 4, Esuna Lv 6
Equipment: Masamune, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Power Sash, Giant's Gloves

Maria -
HP: 2141 MP: 743
Str: 20 Spr: 15 Int: 62 Sta: 27 Agi: 56 Mag: 40
Fist: Lv 5 Knife: Lv 6 Sword: Lv 8 Staff: Lv 8 Axe: Lv 5 Spear: Lv 7 Bow: Lv 8 Shield: Lv 9
Fire: Lv 9 Cure: Lv 10 Blink Lv: 5 Esuna: Lv 2, Aura Lv 5, Toad Lv 16
Equipment: Mage's Staff, Aegis Shield, Gold Hairpin, Knight Armor, Thief's Gloves

Guy -
HP: 3759 Mp: 84
Str: 58 Spr: 10 Int: 14 Sta: 44 Agi: 49 Mag: 11
Knife: Lv 9 Axe: Lv 9 Shield Lv: 9
Cure: Lv 5, Berserk Lv 5, Aura Lv 6
Equipment: Ripper, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Golden Armor, Giant's Gloves

Leila-
HP: 1759 MP: 35
Str: 65 Spr: 10: Int: 16 Sta: 45 Agi: 99 Mag: 11
Knife: Lv 6 Sword: Lv 8 Bow: Lv 4 Shield: Lv 9
Thunder: Lv 5
Equipment: Dancing Dagger, Golden Shield, Giant's Helm, Gold Cuirass, Mythril Gloves

Current Gil - 840k

Status + Notes

Wow, the Leila runthrough of the Arcane Lab was alot tougher than I thought it was going to be. Dark Behemoth was tough even with the Masamune. Started the Ricard runthrough and it seems a lot easier. Should easily finish this today and get through some more plot. Really can't wait to get to a point where I can get some useful weapons for Maria and Guy... other than the Ripper, that thing is awesome.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Day #23 Recap (FF II)

Current Game: Final Fantasy II
Total Play Time: 44:19
Total Game Overs: 3

Where I Currently Am: Fynn Castle
Bosses Killed Today: Chimera, Queen Lamia, Gattos

Current Setup:

Firion -
HP:2726 MP:107
Str: 63 Spr: 19 Int: 15 Sta:35 Agi: 65 Mag: 18
Sword: Lv 9 Shield: Lv 9
Cure: Lv 9, Berserk Lv 6, Teleport Lv 1, Life Lv 3, Esuna Lv 6
Equipment: Masamune, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Power Sash, Giant's Gloves

Maria -
HP: 1824 MP: 743
Str: 20 Spr: 15 Int: 58 Sta: 25 Agi: 45 Mag: 40
Fist: Lv 5 Knife: Lv 6 Sword: Lv 5 Staff: Lv 7 Axe: Lv 5 Spear: Lv 5 Bow: Lv 8 Shield: Lv 8
Fire: Lv 8 Cure: Lv 9 Blink Lv: 4 Esuna: Lv 2, Aura Lv 5, Toad Lv 16
Equipment: Mage's Staff, Aegis Shield, Gold Hairpin, Knight Armor, Thief's Gloves

Guy -
HP: 3192 Mp: 73
Str: 53 Spr: 10 Int: 13 Sta: 43 Agi: 41 Mag: 11
Knife: Lv 5 Axe: Lv 9 Shield Lv: 9
Cure: Lv 5, Berserk Lv 5, Aura Lv 6
Equipment: Ripper, Aegis Shield, Giant's Helm, Golden Armor, Giant's Gloves

Leila-
HP: 1180 MP: 35
Str: 31 Spr: 10: Int: 16 Sta: 42 Agi: 31 Mag: 11
Knife: Lv5 Sword: Lv 8 Bow: Lv 4 Shield: Lv 8
Thunder: Lv 5
Equipment: Wing Sword, Mythril Shield, Giant's Helm, Silver Cuirass, Mythril Gloves

Current Gil - 449462

Status + Notes

Lot of plot gameplay today. Though, I did get back into the arcane lab for a few rooms today, and man have they ratcheted up the difficulty for the post Fynn rooms. Oh man, I feel as if I'm actually close to being underlevelled for these rooms... of course the Masamune helps greatly with that.

Felt bad, but had to get Guy off of Axes as I just could not find one better than the Mythril Axe, and it was becoming a liability.

My goal for today is really just to get through the arcane lab stuff. It is quite difficult and there are so many new rooms to clear, its hard to speed through. Very much looking forward to it though!