Monday, September 30, 2013

Day #143 Recap (FF V)

Current Game: Final Fantasy V Advance

Current Play Time: 4:32
Total Play Time - 293:11
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Library of the Ancients
Bosses Killed Today: Magissa + Forza, Garula, Shiva, Liquid Flame

Current Setup:

Bartz - Ninja Lv 1 - Lv 17
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2, Knight Lv 3, Berserker Lv 1
HP: 465 MP: 73
Str: 43 Agi: 39 Sta: 30 Mag: 15
Atk: 71 Def: 11 Eva: 0 MgD: 7

Equipment: Main Gauche, Moonring Blade, Plumed Hat, Silver Plate, Silver Armlet
________________________________________________________________

Lenna - Mystic Knight Lv 1 - Lv 17
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2, Knight Lv 3, Monk Lv 3
HP: 532 MP:95
Str: 39 Agi: 40 Sta: 39 Mag: 29
Atk: 62 Def: 18 Eva: 0 MgD:4

Equipment: Mythril Sword, Mythril Helm, Mythril Armor, Mythril Glove
________________________________________________________________

Galuf - White Mage Lv 5 - Lv 17
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2
HP: 450 MP: 126
Str: 20 Agi: 25 Sta: 28 Mag: 49
Atk: 16 Def: 8 Eva: 0 MgD:11

Equipment: Flail, Plumed Hat, Silk Robe, Silver Armlet
________________________________________________________________

Faris - Red Mage Lv 2 - Lv 17
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 3
HP: 390 MP: 103
Str: 37 Agi: 38 Sta: 20 Mag: 34
Atk: 31 Def: 10 Eva: 0 MgD: 7

Equipment: Mythril Hat, Green Beret, Kenpo Gi, Silver Armlet

Magic:

White Magic: Cure, Libra, Poisona, Silence, Protect, Cura, Raise, Confuse, Esuna

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Poison, Sleep, Fira, Blizzara, Thundara

Time Magic: Slow, Regen, Mute, Haste, Gravity, Stop

Summon Magic: Chocobo, Sylph, Remora, Shiva

Blue Magic: Flash, Aero, Aera, Goblin Punch, ???

Status + Notes:


Not a bad day if I do say so myself. Made a lot of progress... still vastly underlevelled, but ya know. Obviously, I'm not going out of my way to get ALL the Blue Magic as soon as I can, but I will... I skipped Iron Claw... I'm okay with it, certainly not going for 100% bestiary run... when I got up to that fight, I was running out of time in my escape from Karnak... plus I kept berserker on the whole time, so it would've been tough to learn Death Claw, but I can always learn it later... Going to be easier anyway now that I have access to Beastmaster. I will probably start on that very soon...

Speaking of that, my goal for the day is to level up some... and also get as close as I can to being done with World 1 as possible...

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Day #142 Recap (FF V)

Current Game: Final Fantasy V Advance

Current Play Time: 1:41
Total Play Time - 290:20
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: North Mountain
Bosses Killed Today: None

Current Setup: 

Bartz - Knight Lv 1 - Lv 9
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2
HP: 222 MP: 84
Str: 51 Agi: 26 Sta: 47 Mag: 11
Atk: 22 Def: 7 Eva: 15 MgD: 4

Equipment: Long Sword, Bronze Shield, Bronze Helm,. Bronze Armor
________________________________________________________________

Lenna - Monk Lv 1 - Lv 9
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2
HP: 233 MP: 30
Str: 51 Agi: 27 Sta: 51 Mag: 5
Atk: 3 Def: 4 Eva: 0 MgD: 3

Equipment: Leather Cap, Copper Cuirass
________________________________________________________________

Galuf - White Mage Lv 2 - Lv 9
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2
HP: 168 MP: 65
Str: 20 Agi: 25 Sta: 28 Mag: 49
Atk: 16 Def: 2 Eva: 0 MgD: 2

Equipment: Flail, Leather Cap, Leather Armor
________________________________________________________________

Faris - Blue Mage Lv 2 - Lv 8
HP: 152 MP: 58
Str: 19 Agi: 28 Sta: 29 Mag: 49
Atk: 22 Def: 6 Eva: 15 MgD: 4

Equipment: Long Sword, Bronze Shield, Leather Cap, Copper Cuirass, Leather Shoes

Status + Notes:

You may notice that nothing has changed up top. No, I did not waste hours and hours of play time with some stupid Game Over... no, for what I think is only the 2nd time since I've started this whole thing, I took a day off. Just spent a lot of time today with my twins... keeping them occupied, because it gets ugly when they are bored.... I was pretty exhausted by the time they went to bed... Fear not though, I feel a big surge of play time coming on today... lets see how far I can get

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Day #141 Recap (FF V)

Current Game: Final Fantasy V Advance

Current Play Time: 1:41
Total Play Time - 290:20
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: North Mountain
Bosses Killed Today: Karlabos, Siren

Current Setup: 

Bartz - Knight Lv 1 - Lv 9
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2
HP: 222 MP: 84
Str: 51 Agi: 26 Sta: 47 Mag: 11
Atk: 22 Def: 7 Eva: 15 MgD: 4

Equipment: Long Sword, Bronze Shield, Bronze Helm,. Bronze Armor
________________________________________________________________

Lenna - Monk Lv 1 - Lv 9
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2
HP: 233 MP: 30
Str: 51 Agi: 27 Sta: 51 Mag: 5
Atk: 3 Def: 4 Eva: 0 MgD: 3

Equipment: Leather Cap, Copper Cuirass
________________________________________________________________

Galuf - White Mage Lv 2 - Lv 9
Other Jobs: Blue Mage Lv 2
HP: 168 MP: 65
Str: 20 Agi: 25 Sta: 28 Mag: 49
Atk: 16 Def: 2 Eva: 0 MgD: 2

Equipment: Flail, Leather Cap, Leather Armor
________________________________________________________________

Faris - Blue Mage Lv 2 - Lv 8
HP: 152 MP: 58
Str: 19 Agi: 28 Sta: 29 Mag: 49
Atk: 22 Def: 6 Eva: 15 MgD: 4

Equipment: Long Sword, Bronze Shield, Leather Cap, Copper Cuirass, Leather Shoes

Status + Notes:

So, into Final Fantasy V we go. This is certainly more of a silly game storywise than Final Fantasy IV... and thats not a bad thing. My first job was to get everyone to at least Blue Mage Lv. 2... this is to make LEARNING the Blue Magic spells pretty easily. I've always kind of disliked Blue Magic in every Final Fantasy game... that being said though, I know it is useful and I plan on actually trying to use it.

As usual, I'm probably going to take a bit of a slower approach to the beginning of the game. Also, its the weekend... no crazy family obligations this week, so I should make some steady progress, but I'm certainly not pushing anything yet.

My goal for today is.... the Water Crystal jobs...

Friday, September 27, 2013

Final Fantasy IV DS Review

I'm going to take a little different route regarding this game. Mostly I'm going to do a contrast and compare with the PSP version. They certainly both have their strengths and weaknesses, but lets see what makes this version of the game unique and why it was worth playing along side the PSP version in my only repeat game of the entire thesis.

The story of Final Fantasy IV DS of course is identical to the PSP Version, however is told in a slightly different manner. That is of course, because the DS version introduces voice acting in the cut scenes. Now, these are not the greatest voice acted scenes in Final Fantasy history... but they are not the worst either. Obviously, the producers know that one of the high points of this game and the one that makes it stand out the most is the story, so adding this to emphasize it is certainly a bonus. I just wish we could've added a line where Cid says that something's power is over 9000... that's all.

Next, let's talk about the graphics. In PSP we have an updated version of the original. Basically, a sharper more refined version of the sprite graphics. The DS version uses a 3D engine. That's right, we have what seems to be an updated and more importantly upgraded version of the engine used in Final Fantasy III on the DS/PSP. They did a very good job of recreating everything without making changes to simplify maps or dungeons. Some of the general feel of the dungeons was changed. Most notably the towers were made a little less futuristic looking and the Sealed Cave was given a more volcanic look. Unfortunately, the mini-maps they added are usually the focal point of your movement through the dungeon, so some of the graphical upgrades are not fully appreciated. Another note is that the engine can handle more objects in battle over the FF III version of the engine. So, some of the more memorable encounters are preserved... with one standout. Yeah the Bog witch + 6 toad encounter... now only has 5 toads... not a big deal, but I noticed it.

The battle system... well, first off, lets start with the difficulty. The difficulty of the DS version has been ramped up CONSIDERABLY. Mostly because monsters will damage you alot more than they ever did in any other version I can think of. Also, most of the boss encounters have been changed to actually include some strategy to them. Most have some kind of counter or timing element to them. Your abilities have changed somewhat to. The game includes what are called Augments. These serve 2 purposes, one to either upgrade or give you new abilities to use in battle. Also, at high levels they are the sole influence of what stats you gain on level up. On your first playthrough of the game, you can ignore alot of the stat upgrade ones... you'll find the useful ones in battle pretty much immediately. Draw Attacks gives you the option of making a tank character in the game... something that is definitely different from other versions. Omnicasting makes it easy to buff your party, etc. Also, you can get back some of the abilities of the characters that leave your party allowing them to live on so to speak.

The postgame content... well, in the PSP version we had the Lunar Ruins in the main game as well as a full version of the After Years. In this, we have a few crazy things going on. First of all, you have the option of going through the game 3 times. This is to give different people different augments and max stats, etc. Each time you finish the game you also get a Limit Break augment allowing a character to deal up to 100k damage in an attack. This is to deal with the Super Bosses which I will get to shortly. If you want to take out the super bosses, you are also going to need to farm rare items. Completing every mini-map in the game gives you the Treasure Hunter augment which doubles the rare drop rate of items. This is useful because if you want to take down Geryon and Proto-Babil you are going to have to spend hours farming... First off are the Pink Tails which give you Adamant Armor. 5 of these are almost required. They also make it rather amusing when going back through the game. Red Tails for Onion Swords are also nice... these swords grow in power as you gain level. Other ones for gaining speed and other stats are also available but less needed since you can max out your stats anyway with the Augment system.

The game includes 2 super bosses which can only be played on a 2nd or 3rd playthrough. The first is Geryon, and I believe he was made to kill on your 2nd playthrough. He has all the abilities of the Elemental Archfiends and he hits like a truck. Really though, he's not very hard.. especially if you have Adamant Armors... and know how to cast Blink. The point of him I think is that he gives you 100k gold and a lot of experience, allowing you to level up quickly and afford items like Sirens, Elixirs, and Shurikens. The other super boss is Proto-Babil. To access him you need to first steal Dark Matter from Zeromus and use it on the entrance to the Lunar Ruins... or at least where it is in the PSP version. He is meant to be killed on your 3rd playthrough when you have access to 2 Limit Breaks... I killed him with only 1... He is immensely difficult, needing a dedicated tank and healer and a lot of damage.. and that's just phase 1! His first phase includes an attack that will deal 10k damage unless you defend or brace, and an instant death attack which is nullified with Adamant Armor. He will also sometimes counter for 4k damage on everyone. After dealing 280k damage to him, he becomes a beast, he speeds up, and either heals for 28k or does a 7k+ attack to everyone. And his counter changes to instant death on one party member that can't be blocked... So, while the fight has a learning curve... really the fight is pretty easy if you can force a lot of damage through quickly and avoid phase 2 by doing 120k damage before he gets an attack off. Doing it with only 1 limit break... on a character who couldn't do 99999 damage though... was rather difficult, and on par with Iron Giant I'd say.

Another note on the Augments. Being able to get multiple copies allows you to do some interesting things. One I'd like to point out is the Twincast augment. Yes, this basically useless ability from the main game has some interesting uses. By giving it to the Final Five, you unlock some interesting combinations. You gain access to the buffs first introduced in FF XII. Bubble (2x hp), Bravery(Atk up), and Faith(Mag up). Also, Cecil and Rosa can dualcast Ultima, the best magic spell in the game. Also, what you Twincast is not random... it uses a Sync property where you need to keep the two characters HP and MP within 20% of each other (based on their Max HP/MP), to get the desired effect.

So, would I rather have the PSP or the DS version... Based on the full versions, I'd lean towards the PSP version. The After Years is a great game by itself, and I've always found the Lunar Ruins to be a very enjoyable dungeon with some fun items, and being able to switch to some of the older characters is a fun addition. Going solely on just the main game, however, I'd lean towards the DS version. The challenge and engine are a step up, even without a Fast-forward button, and you get a much better sense of accomplishment finishing the game I think.  In conclusion, both versions certainly have their pros and cons, but really its Final Fantasy IV... you can't go wrong with either one. I still consider this game to be the baseline of any JRPG. Such a great story, with simple easy to learn mechanics. I think this game should be the starting point for people who want to play JRPGs for many years to come.

Day #140 Recap (FF V)

Current Game: Final Fantasy V Advance

Current Play Time: 0:21
Total Play Time - 289:00
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Wind Shrine
Bosses Killed Today(FF IV): Proto-Babil, Geryon
Bosses Killed Today(FF V): None

Current Setup: 

Bartz - Freelancer - Lv 3
HP: 55 MP: 14
Str: 28 Agi: 25 Sta: 27 Mag: 25
Atk: 15 Def: 2 Eva: 0 MgD: 2

Equipment: Broadsword, Leather Cap, Leather Armor ________________________________________________________________

Lenna - Freelancer - Lv 3
HP: 53 MP: 15
Str: 25 Agi: 26 Sta: 25 Mag: 28
Atk: 7 Def: 1 Eva: 0 MgD: 1

Equipment: Knife, Leather Armor
________________________________________________________________

Galuf - Freelancer - Lv 3
HP: 56 MP: 14
Str: 27 Agi: 24 Sta: 28 Mag: 24
Atk: 3 Def: 1 Eva: 0 MgD: 1

Equipment: Leather Armor ________________________________________________________________

Faris - Freelancer - Lv 3
HP: 54 MP: 10
Str: 27 Agi: 27 Sta: 26 Mag: 26
Atk: 14 Def: 1 Eva: 10 MgD: 1

Equipment: Dagger, Leather Shield, Leather Armor

Status + Notes:

Yay!!! Done with Final Fantasy IV... forever!!! Well, except for writing the Review.... but, hey. So, you might be asking, how did your plan on Proto-Babil turn out??? Ha ha ha ha ha. Yeah, that didn't work so well... however, with a lot of perseverence I came up with a plan that did work. Let me recap how everything went.

First you have to learn to deal with phase 1... I initially started with Cecil + Brace... however, I quickly realized once I got into phase 2 that having your Limit Breaker be your tank isn't the greatest idea... Luckily having Edge + HP+50% + Rosa on Standby works just fine.... Okay, great... I got my tanking down, and I got very good at getting him just below 280k damage done. So, the fact is, with my setup I have no way of doing 99999 damage... crap. I thought I could attrition him, but that didn't work. I thought I'd be able to heal consistently through Divine Judgment... ha ha ha ha ha... yeah, not so much. I could, however, survive one... usually... so yes, this did take some luck...  I also realized that I didn't really need to tank in Phase 2. So I literally stacked attacks to transition hoping to maybe just get only 1 counter... on my kill I got 0. So, Ultima + 2x Meteor + Throw = ~65k damage... a quick 3x Focus attack I had stored on Cecil got me up to about 95k damage. Divine Judgment came, and Rosa died... oh well. 2x Meteor + Cecil Attack + Kain Attack = dead Proto Babil... yay!!!!!! Then I went and killed Geryon... he's a joke.

So, on to Final Fantasy V... Looking forward to a change of scenery from the Blue Planet... my goal for today is to really just finish the Wind Shrine so I can get my jobs and finish setting up my recap layout for tomorrow... Also, get the Review done...

Final Fantasy IV 2nd Run Completion Stats

Current Play Time: 20:18
Total Play Time - 288:39

Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 99
HP: 5419 MP: 440
Str: 99 Spd: 99 Sta: 99 Int: 86 Spr: 86
Atk: 198 Acc: 149 Def: 130 Eva: 70 MgD: 119 MgE: 45

Equipment: Onion Sword, Crystal Shield, Crystal Helm, Adamant Armor, Crystal Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%, Limit Break, Treasure Hunter, Reach, Focus, Analyze
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 99
HP: 3601 MP: 999
Str: 63 Spd: 72 Sta: 76 Int: 99 Spr: 99
Atk: 45 Acc: 80 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Stardust Rod, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Tornado, Flare, Meteor

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Sylph

Augments: Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic, Bardsong, Omnicasting, MP +50%, Dualcast
 ________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 99
HP: 4911 MP: 159
Str: 99 Spd: 69 Sta: 99 Int: 41 Spr: 57
Atk: 198 Acc: 149 Def: 126 Eva: 68 MgD: 116 MgE: 43

Equipment: Onion Sword, Dragon Shield, Dragon Helm, Adamant Armor, Dragon Gloves

Augments: Darkness, Cry, Focus, Phoenix, Level Lust, Brace, Bless, Adrenaline
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 99
HP: 3636 MP: 999
Str: 65 Spd: 77 Sta: 74 Int: 99 Spr: 99
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Omnicasting, Dualcast, MP +50%, Fast Talker, Twincast, Inferno, Piercing Magic, Whirlwind, Tsunami
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 99
HP: 7080 MP: 370
Str: 99 Spd: 99 Sta: 99 Int: 66 Spr: 83
Atk: 115 Acc: 120 Def: 108 Eva: 52 MgD: 109 MgE: 39

Equipment: Murasame, Masamune, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Ninjutsu: Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Hide, Salve, Upgrade, Counter, Last Stand, Bluff, Kick, Bless, Phoenix, Curse, Draw Attacks, HP +50%

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Day #139 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 19:04
Total Play Time - 287:25
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Farming for Superbosses...
Current Setup: None

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 95
HP: 5249 MP: 370
Str: 99 Spd: 99 Sta: 99 Int: 74 Spr: 78
Atk: 190 Acc: 145 Def: 130 Eva: 70 MgD: 119 MgE: 45

Equipment: Onion Sword, Crystal Shield, Crystal Helm, Adamant Armor, Crystal Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%, Limit Break, Treasure Hunter, Reach, Focus, Analyze
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 95
HP: 3061 MP: 999
Str: 60 Spd: 66 Sta: 73 Int: 99 Spr: 99
Atk: 45 Acc: 80 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Stardust Rod, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Tornado, Flare, Meteor

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Sylph

Augments: Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic, Bardsong, Omnicasting, MP +50%, Dualcast
 ________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 94
HP: 4771 MP: 134
Str: 99 Spd: 69 Sta: 99 Int: 36 Spr: 54
Atk: 188 Acc: 144 Def: 126 Eva: 68 MgD: 116 MgE: 43

Equipment: Onion Sword, Dragon Shield, Dragon Helm, Adamant Armor, Dragon Gloves

Augments: Darkness, Cry, Focus, Phoenix, Level Lust, Brace, Bless, Adrenaline
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 95
HP: 3196 MP: 951
Str: 65 Spd: 71 Sta: 74 Int: 99 Spr: 99
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Omnicasting, Dualcast, MP +50%, Fast Talker, Twincast, Inferno, Piercing Magic, Whirlwind, Tsunami
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 94
HP: 4320 MP: 330
Str: 99 Spd: 99 Sta: 90 Int: 62 Spr: 75
Atk: 115 Acc: 120 Def: 108 Eva: 52 MgD: 109 MgE: 39

Equipment: Murasame, Masamune, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Ninjutsu: Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Hide, Salve, Upgrade, Counter, Last Stand, Bluff, Kick, Bless, Phoenix, Curse, Draw Attacks, HP +50%

Status + Notes:

Okay... so today is Super Boss day... I'd like to get a couple of Onion Helms... but I've done 3 sets of 50 sirens with no tails dropping... will probably give it a couple more attempts.

So, I'm going to admit... I screwed up a little. I didn't know how levelling works after level 70! After level 70, all stat ups you get are determined by the Augments you have EQUIPPED... oh well, I STILL think I can get Proto-Babil.

Speaking of him, I did a little work on him yesterday, to start getting my strategy... I think this is going to be my strategy...

1. On an attempt where he casts Ninth Dimension first... open with Brace on Cecil.
2. Have Kain Cry, Edge Slow, Rosa Haste/Cure
3. Continue to have Cecil Brace while Kain/Rosa Twincasts to Bubble.
4. Heal Up and finish buffing
5. Now we start to damage. Have Rydia Dualcast Meteor.
5a. If he counters, heal to full
6. Repeat 5 so you do it 14 times, using Elixirs on Rydia when necessary.
7. Proto-babil will have taken just under 280k damage.
8. With brace up, have Rosa/Cecil twincast. Just before the cast finishes, have Edge Salve Elixir. Rydia should Dualcast meteor again as well. Kain should attack.
9. Step 8 should do about 60k damage leaving him with about 60k and in phase 2.
10. Continue damaging while Edge continues Salving Elixirs until dead.

We'll see how this works...                          

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Day #138 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 15:30
Total Play Time - 283:51
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Farming for Superbosses...
Current Setup: Bahamut, White Dragon, Dark Bahamut, Plague Horror, Lunasaur, Ogopogo

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 81
HP: 4899 MP: 290
Str: 99 Spd: 78 Sta: 99 Int: 51 Spr: 77
Atk: 150 Acc: 110 Def: 130 Eva: 70 MgD: 119 MgE: 45

Equipment: Ragnarok, Crystal Shield, Crystal Helm, Adamant Armor, Crystal Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%, Limit Break, Treasure Hunter, Reach, Focus, Analyze
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 81
HP: 2921 MP: 637
Str: 51 Spd: 50 Sta: 64 Int: 99 Spr: 93
Atk: 90 Acc: 85 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Flame Whip, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Tornado, Flare, Meteor

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Sylph

Augments: Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic, Bardsong, Omnicasting, MP +50%, Dualcast
 ________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 79
HP: 4261 MP: 89
Str: 99 Spd: 69 Sta: 89 Int: 27 Spr: 54
Atk: 110 Acc: 100 Def: 126 Eva: 68 MgD: 116 MgE: 43

Equipment: Wyvern Lance, Dragon Shield, Dragon Helm, Adamant Armor, Dragon Gloves

Augments: Darkness, Cry, Focus, Phoenix, Level Lust, Brace, Bless, Adrenaline
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 81
HP: 3056 MP: 999
Str: 63 Spd: 53 Sta: 72 Int: 70 Spr: 99
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Omnicasting, Dualcast, MP +50%, Fast Talker, Twincast, Inferno, Piercing Magic, Whirlwind, Tsunami
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 80
HP: 4040 MP: 240
Str: 99 Spd: 99 Sta: 63 Int: 50 Spr: 49
Atk: 115 Acc: 120 Def: 108 Eva: 52 MgD: 109 MgE: 39

Equipment: Murasame, Masamune, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Ninjutsu: Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Hide, Salve, Upgrade, Counter, Last Stand, Bluff, Kick, Bless, Phoenix, Curse, Draw Attacks, HP +50%

Status + Notes:

Oh, the laughing hands of fate and whimsy... so yeah... in the middle of my Siren levelling of Red Dragons... (Blink + Berserk for the win once you have a Wyvern Lance)... I had bought a set of 50 Sirens... which I was preparing to go replenish... and my last drop was a Red Tail...  sweet...

So, yeah... up to level 80 which is really the absolute minimum of what I could consider taking on Proto-Babil... I think my plan is to either get a 2nd Red Tail and start the rest of the farming... or hit level 90 and start the rest of the farming... The farming will consist of 3 Onion Helms for Rosa, Rydia, and Kain... and maybe Onion Gloves for Cecil... may need them... we'll see.         

Not positive I'm going to be able to finish this up today... but I'd sure like to...                                

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Day #137 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 11:12
Total Play Time - 279:33
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Lair of the Father
Current Setup: Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Elemental Archfiends, CPU

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 63
HP: 4047 MP: 262
Str: 99 Spd: 53 Sta: 79 Int: 48 Spr: 53
Atk: 120 Acc: 99 Def: 119 Eva: 78 MgD: 106 MgE: 44

Equipment: Excalibur, Aegis Shield, Black Cowl, Adamant Armor, Giant's Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 62
HP: 2242 MP: 418
Str: 48 Spd: 45 Sta: 46 Int: 90 Spr: 65
Atk: 30 Acc: 80 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Faerie Rod, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Tornado, Flare

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Sylph

Augments: Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
 ________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 59
HP: 3087 MP: 75
Str: 88 Spd: 57 Sta: 70 Int: 22 Spr: 45
Atk: 105 Acc: 95 Def: 116 Eva: 78 MgD: 109 MgE: 38

Equipment: Poison Axe, Genji Shield, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Genji Gloves

Augments: Darkness, Cry, Focus, Phoenix
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 61
HP: 2288 MP: 544
Str: 57 Spd: 49 Sta: 52 Int: 38 Spr: 82
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Yoichi Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Omnicasting, Dualcast, MP +50%
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 59
HP: 2966 MP: 196
Str: 72 Spd: 80 Sta: 56 Int: 46 Spr: 36
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 109 Eva: 42 MgD: 103 MgE: 33

Equipment: Kiku-ichimonji, Kiku-ichimonji, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Mythril Gloves

Ninjutsu: Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach

Status + Notes:

So, certainly made a dent today... one big mistake, but I think we'll be fine. Made it all the way through Giant of Babil... so here's what we have left to do.

1. Lair of the Father
2. Go fetch the last few Augments
3. Hand out Augment Candy
4. Clear out Lunar Subterrane
5. Level up
6. Farm a couple Onion Swords and Onion Helms
7. Kill Geryon
8. Hopefully kill Proto-Babil

I'd really like to be on the levelling and farming at some point today....

Oh, as for my big mistake today... I realized I forgot to steal Darkness from Odin, but I don't think I was planning to use it on Cecil anyway, and I think his stats should be okay as well... really hoping by tomorrow I'll be on FF V Advance.                                                           

Monday, September 23, 2013

Day #136 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 7:45
Total Play Time - 276:06
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Sylvan Cave
Current Setup: King+Queen Eblan, Rubicante

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 50
HP: 3210 MP: 209
Str: 91 Spd: 45 Sta: 74 Int: 39 Spr: 43
Atk: 90 Acc: 95 Def: 116 Eva: 70 MgD: 103 MgE: 42

Equipment: Ogrekiller, Flame Shield, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Giant's Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 48
HP: 1398 MP: 325
Str: 43 Spd: 40 Sta: 41 Int: 77 Spr: 53
Atk: 30 Acc: 80 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Faerie Rod, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon

Augments: Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
 ________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 49
HP: 2101 MP: 63
Str: 66 Spd: 54 Sta: 55 Int: 25 Spr: 45
Atk: 77 Acc: 80 Def: 117 Eva: 60 MgD: 106 MgE: 36

Equipment: Ice Lance, Ice Shield, Mythril Helm, Adamant Armor, Mythril Gloves

Augments: Darkness, Cry, Focus, Phoenix
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 47
HP: 1437 MP: 420
Str: 48 Spd: 42 Sta: 43 Int: 35 Spr: 70
Atk: 60 Acc: 77 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Killer Bow, Angel Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja

Augments: Omnicasting, Dualcast, MP +50%
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 42
HP: 1852 MP: 128
Str: 58 Spd: 63 Sta: 45 Int: 38 Spr: 31
Atk: 75 Acc: 100 Def: 109 Eva: 42 MgD: 103 MgE: 33

Equipment: Ashura, Kunai, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Mythril Gloves

Ninjutsu: Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach


Status + Notes:

Actually played a little more than I thought I'd be able to today. So, that's good. Hopefully only have a couple days left before I'll be on the Super Bosses... looking forward to it. No real interesting notes from the gameplay... oh wait!!! Yes, there is... I did finish my Treasure Hunter today... apparently I missed a couple spots in between Rubicante and the Crystal Chamber of the Tower of Babil..... yes,... I feel very dumb. Oh well...

My goal for today is to get up to the moon... maybe even into the Giant of Babil.                                                                             

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Day #135 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 6:27
Total Play Time - 274:48
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Cave of Eblan
Current Setup: Lugae

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 42
HP: 2652 MP: 17
Str: 77 Spd: 45 Sta: 61 Int: 38 Spr: 43
Atk: 75 Acc: 90 Def: 116 Eva: 70 MgD: 103 MgE: 42

Equipment: Icebrand, Flame Shield, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Giant's Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 38
HP: 915 MP: 258
Str: 39 Spd: 36 Sta: 37 Int: 65 Spr: 45
Atk: 20 Acc: 80 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Polymorph Rod, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon

Augments: Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
 ________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 40
HP: 1490 MP: 51
Str: 58 Spd: 48 Sta: 48 Int: 24 Spr: 41
Atk: 77 Acc: 80 Def: 117 Eva: 60 MgD: 106 MgE: 36

Equipment: Ice Lance, Ice Shield, Mythril Helm, Adamant Armor, Mythril Gloves

Augments: Darkness, Cry, Focus, Phoenix
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 38
HP: 996 MP: 340
Str: 42 Spd: 38 Sta: 38 Int: 34 Spr: 61
Atk: 55 Acc: 77 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Killer Bow, Ice Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float

Augments: Omnicasting, Dualcast, MP +50%

Status + Notes:

As I said... I had a bunch to do today... wedding to go to and such, so really didn't get a lot of play time in... also having a bunch of family over today, so not going to get a lot in either... though will get in some. Will start the push again tomorrow...

Will say though... still have to pay attention to what you're doing against Lugae... even with all the Adamant Armors... almost managed to kill myself after I mistakenly thought Reversal Gas didn't work with the armor on... whoops.                                                                                

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Day #134 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 5:56
Total Play Time - 274:17
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Tower of Babil
Current Setup: Baigan, Cagnazzo, Dark Elf/Dragon, Magus Sisters, Barbariccia, Calcabrina, Golbez

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 40
HP: 2523 MP: 168
Str: 75 Spd: 44 Sta: 59 Int: 38 Spr: 42
Atk: 75 Acc: 90 Def: 116 Eva: 70 MgD: 103 MgE: 42

Equipment: Icebrand, Flame Shield, Green Beret, Adamant Armor, Giant's Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 36
HP: 828 MP: 244
Str: 38 Spd: 35 Sta: 36 Int: 64 Spr: 43
Atk: 20 Acc: 80 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Polymorph Rod, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon

Augments: Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
 ________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 38
HP: 1368 MP: 49
Str: 56 Spd: 46 Sta: 46 Int: 24 Spr: 40
Atk: 77 Acc: 80 Def: 117 Eva: 60 MgD: 106 MgE: 36

Equipment: Ice Lance, Ice Shield, Mythril Helm, Adamant Armor, Mythril Gloves

Augments: Darkness, Cry, Focus, Phoenix
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 35
HP: 867 MP: 313
Str: 40 Spd: 37 Sta: 36 Int: 33 Spr: 59
Atk: 55 Acc: 77 Def: 112 Eva: 50 MgD: 118 MgE: 47

Equipment: Killer Bow, Ice Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste

Augments: Omnicasting, Dualcast, MP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Yang - Monk - Lv 41
HP: 2017 MP: 33
Str: 61 Spd: 43 Sta: 68 Int: 17 Spr: 18
Atk: 71 Acc: 95 Def: 101 Eva: 60 MgD: 104 MgE: 33

Equipment: Hell Claws, Cat Claws, Headband, Adamant Armor, Ruby Ring

Augments: Recall, Last Stand

Status + Notes:

Well, I certainly think I got a lot of work in today. Some interesting notes from my play today.

Who would've thought that Black Fang couldn't kill you through Adamant Armor... certainly made the Golbez fight a lot less interesting, not having to revive anyone. Oh well. Also, that trip up through the towers... those dogs with those nasty breath attacks... not so nasty anymore.

I, completely coincidentally saved outside the one boss fight that gave me the most trouble in my first playthrough... Lugae... lets see how he likes a taste of the Adamant Armor...

Anyway, this weekend I have quite a few family obligations so I don't know how much I'm going to be able to play... so, I'm really not going to post a goal for tomorrow.                                                                                        

Friday, September 20, 2013

Day #133 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 2:50
Total Play Time - 271:11
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Mysidia
Current Setup: Scarmiglione

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 11
HP: 906 MP: 51
Str: 34 Spd: 32 Sta: 34 Int: 24 Spr: 34
Atk: 40 Acc: 99 Def: 114 Eva: 54 MgD: 104 MgE: 33

Equipment: Mythgraven Blade, Lustrous Helm, Adamant Armor, Gauntlets

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Palom - Black Mage - Lv 23
HP: 533 MP: 201
Str: 28 Spd: 28 Sta: 28 Int: 44 Spr: 28
Atk: 12 Acc: 80 Def: 107 Eva: 47 MgD: 109 MgE: 39

Equipment: Ice Rod, Wizard's Hat, Adamant Armor, Silver Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Break, Bio, Toad, Osmose

Augments: Item Lore, Curse
________________________________________________________________

Porom - White Mage - Lv 23
HP: 234 MP: 81
Str: 26 Spd: 28 Sta: 26 Int: 28 Spr: 45
Atk: 9 Acc: 80 Def: 107 Eva: 47 MgD: 109 MgE: 39

Equipment: Healing Staff, Wizard's Hat, Adamant Armor, Silver Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Shell, Teleport, Esuna, Blink

Augments: Auto-Potion
________________________________________________________________

Tellah - Sage - Lv 22
HP: 234 MP: 81
Str: 20 Spd: 22 Sta: 22 Int: 50 Spr: 46
Atk: 12 Acc: 80 Def: 106 Eva: 46 MgD: 107 MgE: 37

Equipment: Flame Rod, Feathered Cap, Adamant Armor, Silver Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Esuna, Raise, Silence, Confuse, Blink, Teleport, Cure, Curaga, Curaja, Arise, Hold, Protect, Shell, Slow, Haste, Berserk, Reflect, Dispel, Libra, Mini

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Osmose, Fira, Firaga, Blizzara, Blizzaga, Thundara, Thundaga, Warp, Toad, Bio, Tornado, Break, Pig, Drain, Meteor

Augments: Bardsong, Twincast

Status + Notes:

Again... kind of a boring day... certainly didn't get as far as I would have liked... but I always underestimate how tired I'm going to be on Thursday nights... I ended up heading to bed way earlier than I thought I would...

So, anyway... my Adamant Armored party is going to continue on, and I'm once again going to hope to get through the Tower of Zot...                                                                                               

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Day #132 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 1:40
Total Play Time - 270:01
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Mysidia
Bosses Killed Today: Octomammoth, Mombomb

Current Setup

Cecil - Dark Knight - Lv 22
HP: 612 MP: 60
Str: 28 Spd: 21 Sta: 22 Int: 15 Spr: 0
Atk: 30 Acc: 95 Def: 21 Eva: 24 MgD: 4 MgE: 2

Equipment: Deathbringer, Demon Shield, Demon Helm, Demon Armor, Demon Gloves

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Palom - Black Mage - Lv 10
HP: 246 MP: 90
Str: 22 Spd: 23 Sta: 20 Int: 32 Spr: 25
Atk: 12 Acc: 80 Def: 107 Eva: 47 MgD: 109 MgE: 39

Equipment: Ice Rod, Wizard's Hat, Adamant Armor, Silver Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison

Augments: Item Lore, Curse
________________________________________________________________

Porom - White Mage - Lv 10
HP: 234 MP: 81
Str: 23 Spd: 22 Sta: 21 Int: 25 Spr: 33
Atk: 9 Acc: 80 Def: 107 Eva: 47 MgD: 109 MgE: 39

Equipment: Healing Staff, Wizard's Hat, Adamant Armor, Silver Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight

Augments: Auto-Potion


Status + Notes:

This is fun... I've always wanted to play Final Fantasy IV in Broly mode... and that's what this is like... except Cecil can't wear Adamant Armor yet... le sigh...

Yeah, so not much to say. Basically I'm just speed running until I get to the end of the game when I'm going to grind alot and take on the Super Bosses...

How far can I go today??? I'd like to get through the Tower of Zot... seriously...                                                                                                          

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Day #131 Recap (FF IV DS 2nd Run)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 0:31
Total Play Time - 268:52
Current Game Overs - 0
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Underground Waterway
Bosses Killed Today: Zeromus(First Run), Mist Dragon

Current Setup

Cecil - Dark Knight - Lv 13
HP: 316 MP: 36
Str: 15 Spd: 12 Sta: 13 Int: 7 Spr: 3
Atk: 10 Acc: 85 Def: 12 Eva: 22 MgD: 1 MgE: 0

Equipment: Dark Sword, Dark Shield, Dark Helm, Dark Armor, Dark Gloves

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 11
HP: 163 MP: 77
Str: 28 Spd: 25 Sta: 26 Int: 23 Spr: 19
Atk: 5 Acc: 80 Def: 105 Eva: 45 MgD: 105 MgE: 35

Equipment: Rod, Leather Cap, Adamant Armor, Silver Armlet

Black Magic: Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Hold, Confuse, Esuna

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic


Status + Notes:

Mission accomplished!!!! Though man, that took a lot longer than I'd have wanted... I know what my play time says, but all in all it probably took about 15 hours of passively farming the Pink Tails... but it saves me an entire runthrough of the game, so as far as I'm concerned, it's worth it.

Also, is there anything more hilarious than Young Rydia wearing Adamant Armor?

I did steal the Dark Matter against Zeromus so I can do both of the super bosses in this run.

Speaking of Zeromus, that was a ridiculously easy battle... He did all of 3 attacks before I killed him... Black Hole, Osmose, Meteor. That was it... Zero big bangs... Meteor still hurt though even with 5 Adamant Armors and Shell... ah well.

So, now Speed run through the game time. With Level Lust and Gil Farmer, should be able to speed through the game. Let's see how far I can get today... and lets see if I can find whatever map I missed for Treasure Hunter...                                                                                                                                       

Final Fantasy IV DS Completion Stats (First Run)

Play Time: 29:10
Total Play Time - 268:21
Current Game Overs - 8
Total Game Overs: 22

Final Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 76
HP: 4903 MP: 290
Str: 99 Spd: 64 Sta: 99 Int: 51 Spr: 77
Atk: 150 Acc: 110 Def: 130 Eva: 70 MgD: 119 MgE: 45

Equipment: Excalibur, Crystal Shield, Crystal Helm, Adamant Armor, Crystal Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 75
HP: 3139 MP: 597
Str: 51 Spd: 48 Sta: 64 Int: 99 Spr: 74
Atk: 45 Acc: 80 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Stardust Rod, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Flare

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Bahamut

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 74
HP: 3151 MP: 744
Str: 63 Spd: 57 Sta: 72 Int: 45 Spr: 96
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%, Omnicasting
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 73
HP: 4035 MP: 89
Str: 95 Spd: 69 Sta: 77 Int: 27 Spr: 57
Atk: 140 Acc: 110 Def: 126 Eva: 68 MgD: 116 MgE: 43

Equipment: Holy Lance, Dragon Shield, Dragon Helm, Adamant Armor, Dragon Gloves

Augments: Cry, Phoenix, Focus, Darkness
 ________________________________________________________________ 

Edge - Ninja - Lv 73
HP: 3635 MP: 255
Str: 83 Spd: 94 Sta: 63 Int: 56 Spr: 45
Atk: 115 Acc: 120 Def: 115 Eva: 40 MgD: 114 MgE: 41

Equipment: Murasame, Masamune, Genji Helm, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Bless

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Day #130 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 27:46
Total Play Time - 266:57
Current Game Overs - 8
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Lunar Subterrane (B7)
Bosses Killed Today: Ogopogo

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 75
HP: 4893 MP: 290
Str: 99 Spd: 63 Sta: 99 Int: 51 Spr: 77
Atk: 150 Acc: 110 Def: 130 Eva: 70 MgD: 119 MgE: 45

Equipment: Excalibur, Crystal Shield, Crystal Helm, Adamant Armor, Crystal Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 73
HP: 3119 MP: 567
Str: 51 Spd: 48 Sta: 64 Int: 99 Spr: 72
Atk: 45 Acc: 80 Def: 119 Eva: 57 MgD: 124 MgE: 52

Equipment: Stardust Rod, Ribbon, Adamant Armor, Protect Ring

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Flare

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Bahamut

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 73
HP: 3141 MP: 714
Str: 48 Spd: 41 Sta: 57 Int: 28 Spr: 94
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 37 Eva: 37 MgD: 34 MgE: 28

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Ribbon, White Robe, Protect Ring

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%, Omnicasting
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 72
HP: 3995 MP: 89
Str: 77 Spd: 54 Sta: 60 Int: 12 Spr: 41
Atk: 140 Acc: 110 Def: 49 Eva: 38 MgD: 24 MgE: 18

Equipment: Holy Lance, Dragon Shield, Dragon Helm, Dragon Mail, Dragon Gloves

Augments: Cry, Phoenix, Focus, Darkness
 ________________________________________________________________ 

Edge - Ninja - Lv 72
HP: 3615 MP: 250
Str: 82 Spd: 93 Sta: 63 Int: 55 Spr: 44
Atk: 115 Acc: 120 Def: 115 Eva: 40 MgD: 114 MgE: 41

Equipment: Murasame, Masamune, Genji Helm, Adamant Armor, Rune Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Bless

Status + Notes:

So, 3 Pink Tails down... 2 to go... My ultimate goal is going to be 5 Pink Tails, which I will get this playthrough... then a couple of Onion Swords and possible 1 or 2 other pieces which I will worry about in the next playthrough...

Here is my strategy for killing the Flan Princesses. Give Cecil Counter and Draw Attacks, then in the top slot of his ability menu, place the Stardust item. He will automatically counter every physical attack with a Stardust, and 3 of them will kill the princesses. This does get very expensive, so I sold alot off, but really after I'm done farming this, all that's left is to kill Zeromus, which I will do today... whether or not I get 2 more pink tails.
                                                                                                                                                                      

Monday, September 16, 2013

Day #129 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 25:53
Total Play Time - 265:04
Current Game Overs - 8
Total Game Overs: 22

Where I Currently Am: Lunar Subterrane (B7)
Bosses Killed Today: Dark Bahamut, Plague Horror, Lunarsaur

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 71
HP: 4843 MP: 290
Str: 90 Spd: 43 Sta: 85 Int: 36 Spr: 65
Atk: 150 Acc: 110 Def: 55 Eva: 40 MgD: 29 MgE: 21

Equipment: Excalibur, Crystal Shield, Crystal Helm, Crystal Mail, Crystal Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 70
HP: 3089 MP: 522
Str: 36 Spd: 33 Sta: 34 Int: 87 Spr: 62
Atk: 45 Acc: 80 Def: 31 Eva: 37 MgD: 33 MgE: 31

Equipment: Stardust Rod, Ribbon, Luminous Robe, Protect Ring

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Flare

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Bahamut

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 69
HP: 3036 MP: 615
Str: 47 Spd: 38 Sta: 56 Int: 22 Spr: 87
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 37 Eva: 37 MgD: 34 MgE: 28

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Ribbon, White Robe, Protect Ring

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%, Omnicasting
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 68
HP: 3719 MP: 87
Str: 69 Spd: 53 Sta: 55 Int: 12 Spr: 38
Atk: 140 Acc: 110 Def: 49 Eva: 38 MgD: 24 MgE: 18

Equipment: Holy Lance, Dragon Shield, Dragon Helm, Dragon Mail, Dragon Gloves

Augments: Cry, Phoenix, Focus, Darkness
 ________________________________________________________________ 

Edge - Ninja - Lv 68
HP: 3409 MP: 232
Str: 62 Spd: 76 Sta: 47 Int: 38 Spr: 27
Atk: 105 Acc: 110 Def: 39 Eva: 80 MgD: 29 MgE: 19

Equipment: Murasame, Kiku-ichimonji, Genji Helm, Black Garb, Rune Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Bless

Status + Notes:

Good News, Bad News day.

Good news, I really did everything I wanted to... bad news... for some reason I didn't get the Treasure Hunter Augment... yeah, I went back to every dungeon I could and saw 100% everywhere... and was pretty sure I was very vigilant in the 3 dungeons you can't go back to. Oh well... not much I can do I guess. I'll get it in the New Game +.

However, I still do want to farm some Pink Tails... I'm going to use the Counter: Stardust method to do so. So, my goal for today is do a quick run to grab the items I'll need... probably enough to do a set of 25 Sirens at a time... and hopefully by the end of the day I can get maybe 2 of them... Luckily it really doesn't take all that long.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Day #128 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 24:46
Total Play Time - 263:57
Current Game Overs - 6...
Total Game Overs: 20

Where I Currently Am: Lunar Subterrane (B4)
Bosses Killed Today: White Dragon

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 69
HP: 4732 MP: 286
Str: 82 Spd: 41 Sta: 69 Int: 36 Spr: 41
Atk: 120 Acc: 99 Def: 44 Eva: 38 MgD: 23 MgE: 17

Equipment: Excalibur, Dragon Shield, Genji Helm, Dragon Armor, Dragon Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 65
HP: 2868 MP: 502
Str: 35 Spd: 32 Sta: 33 Int: 87 Spr: 59
Atk: 45 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Stardust Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Flare

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Bahamut

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 66
HP: 2814 MP: 589
Str: 45 Spd: 36 Sta: 40 Int: 29 Spr: 77
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%, Omnicasting
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 65
HP: 3435 MP: 83
Str: 67 Spd: 51 Sta: 67 Int: 12 Spr: 37
Atk: 99 Acc: 90 Def: 45 Eva: 36 MgD: 22 MgE: 15

Equipment: Gungnir, Genji Shield, Dragon Helm, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves

Augments: Cry, Phoenix, Focus, Darkness
 ________________________________________________________________ 

Edge - Ninja - Lv 65
HP: 3364 MP: 220
Str: 65 Spd: 73 Sta: 45 Int: 33 Spr: 23
Atk: 105 Acc: 110 Def: 33 Eva: 92 MgD: 24 MgE: 15

Equipment: Murasame, Kiku-ichimonji, Green Beret, Black Garb, Diamond Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Bless

Status + Notes:

Return of the Epic Fail!!!!

Yeah, you think I would've learned my lesson last time... nope... died, at the same spot, and even though I was making liberal use of the Teleport spell, I never bothered to actually save...

At least this time, I did have some time to start over and actually put some progress into the dungeon again.

I will say, these 2x Blue Dragon fights are hard... I really should've won this time, but Rosa went in to the fight silenced for some reason and I didn't realize it... so was never able to get Slow + Blink up... and that was my downfall.

Today's goal... is to have Treasure Hunter and to be farming Pink Tails...

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Day #127 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 24:06
Total Play Time - 263:17
Current Game Overs - 5
Total Game Overs: 19

Where I Currently Am: Outside Lunar Subterrane
Bosses Killed Today: Bahamut

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 67
HP: 4549 MP: 278
Str: 80 Spd: 40 Sta: 67 Int: 35 Spr: 40
Atk: 120 Acc: 99 Def: 44 Eva: 36 MgD: 21 MgE: 14

Equipment: Excalibur, Genji Shield, Genji Helm, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick, Safe Travel, Brace, Level Lust, HP +50%
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 65
HP: 2726 MP: 488
Str: 34 Spd: 31 Sta: 32 Int: 85 Spr: 58
Atk: 45 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Stardust Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death, Flare

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin, Bahamut

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker, Inferno, Piercing Magic
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 64
HP: 2671 MP: 571
Str: 44 Spd: 36 Sta: 38 Int: 29 Spr: 75
Atk: 110 Acc: 95 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Artemis Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise, Holy

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%, Omnicasting
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 63
HP: 3254 MP: 80
Str: 65 Spd: 49 Sta: 66 Int: 11 Spr: 36
Atk: 99 Acc: 90 Def: 44 Eva: 36 MgD: 21 MgE: 14

Equipment: Gungnir, Genji Shield, Genji Helm, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves

Augments: Cry, Phoenix, Focus, Darkness
 ________________________________________________________________ 

Edge - Ninja - Lv 63
HP: 3206 MP: 212
Str: 65 Spd: 69 Sta: 43 Int: 32 Spr: 22
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 19 Eva: 52 MgD: 12 MgE: 9

Equipment: Kiku-ichimonji, Kiku-ichimonji, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Diamond Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale, Frost

Augments: Tsunami, Whirlwind, Reach, Bless

Status + Notes:

So, today, just like yesterday without the Epic Fail! Also, this time I had a lot more strategy to use on the random encounters.

Bahamut, fell over without even a Megaflare this time... Omnicast + Haste is so good... not that it would've mattered, it is pretty easy to survive.

Also, went back and got a few needed Augments... mainly HP +50%, Piercing Magic, and then did the Developer's Office for Reach.... interesting place, and interesting that they gave a reward for going through there.

So, today, time to start carefully going through the Lunar Subterrane... don't plan on clearing everything out yet, as I am going to need to do some grinding for the Pink Tails anyway....

Friday, September 13, 2013

Day #126 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 22:00
Total Play Time - 261:11
Current Game Overs - 5 (RAWR!!!)
Total Game Overs: 19

Where I Currently Am: Bahamut's Lair
Bosses Killed Today: None...

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 62
HP: 4307 MP: 258
Str: 90 Spd: 38 Sta: 63 Int: 32 Spr: 37
Atk: 120 Acc: 99 Def: 19 Eva: 86 MgD: 11 MgE: 9

Equipment: Excalibur, Aegis Shield, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 59
HP: 2275 MP: 398
Str: 32 Spd: 29 Sta: 30 Int: 77 Spr: 53
Atk: 30 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Faerie Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 59
HP: 2281 MP: 526
Str: 41 Spd: 34 Sta: 35 Int: 28 Spr: 71
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Yoichi Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 57
HP: 2735 MP: 73
Str: 59 Spd: 45 Sta: 61 Int: 11 Spr: 33
Atk: 99 Acc: 90 Def: 44 Eva: 36 MgD: 21 MgE: 14

Equipment: Gungnir, Genji Shield, Genji Helm, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves

Augments: Cry
 ________________________________________________________________ 

Edge - Ninja - Lv 57
HP: 2753 MP: 188
Str: 60 Spd: 63 Sta: 40 Int: 30 Spr: 20
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 19 Eva: 52 MgD: 12 MgE: 9

Equipment: Kiku-ichimonji, Kiku-ichimonji, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Diamond Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale

Status + Notes:

So, here's my story for today... I had finished the Lair of the Father, gone around and gotten everything I had wanted, and had started mapping out the Lunar Subterrane... yeah, however, I never saved at any point... so I was going through and just opening some of the chests in the Lunar Subterrane, and went to get the Crystal Shield and got pummeled by Icestorms from 2x Blue Dragons... so, that's a good 2 hours wasted...

But, so goes this game. Some truely annoying trash mobs.

So... unfortunately, my goal for today is the same as yesterday... sigh...

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Day #125 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 22:00
Total Play Time - 261:11
Current Game Overs - 4
Total Game Overs: 18

Where I Currently Am: Bahamut's Lair
Bosses Killed Today: Elemental Archfiends, CPU

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 62
HP: 4307 MP: 258
Str: 90 Spd: 38 Sta: 63 Int: 32 Spr: 37
Atk: 120 Acc: 99 Def: 19 Eva: 86 MgD: 11 MgE: 9

Equipment: Excalibur, Aegis Shield, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks, Rosa's Love, Kick
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 59
HP: 2275 MP: 398
Str: 32 Spd: 29 Sta: 30 Int: 77 Spr: 53
Atk: 30 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Faerie Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 59
HP: 2281 MP: 526
Str: 41 Spd: 34 Sta: 35 Int: 28 Spr: 71
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Yoichi Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 57
HP: 2735 MP: 73
Str: 59 Spd: 45 Sta: 61 Int: 11 Spr: 33
Atk: 99 Acc: 90 Def: 44 Eva: 36 MgD: 21 MgE: 14

Equipment: Gungnir, Genji Shield, Genji Helm, Genji Armor, Genji Gloves

Augments: Cry
 ________________________________________________________________ 

Edge - Ninja - Lv 57
HP: 2753 MP: 188
Str: 60 Spd: 63 Sta: 40 Int: 30 Spr: 20
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 19 Eva: 52 MgD: 12 MgE: 9

Equipment: Kiku-ichimonji, Kiku-ichimonji, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Diamond Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale

Status + Notes:

Well, I get to say Mission Accomplished today!

Go through all of FuSoYas part of the game and didn't have to write down all his spells. Hooray! So, few more things to do before the end of the game. Firstly, Bahamut's Lair. Secondly, finish all the maps for the Treasure Hunter augment. Third, start farming up Pink Tails...

So, for today, I want to finish my last few preparations... get Bahamut's Lair done, and perhaps get Lunar Subterrane mapped out...(using Safe Travel) to get Treasure Hunter... I get all that done, I'll be happy.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Day #124 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 19:37
Total Play Time - 258:48
Current Game Overs - 4
Total Game Overs: 18

Where I Currently Am: The Moon!!!
Bosses Killed Today: Demon Wall, Odin

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 60
HP: 4136 MP: 249
Str: 89 Spd: 37 Sta: 61 Int: 32 Spr: 36
Atk: 120 Acc: 99 Def: 19 Eva: 86 MgD: 11 MgE: 9

Equipment: Excalibur, Aegis Shield, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 57
HP: 2047 MP: 385
Str: 31 Spd: 28 Sta: 29 Int: 75 Spr: 51
Atk: 30 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Faerie Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break, Death

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan, Odin

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 56
HP: 2088 MP: 501
Str: 39 Spd: 32 Sta: 34 Int: 27 Spr: 68
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Yoichi Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja, Arise

Augments: Dualcast, MP +50%
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 54
HP: 2540 MP: 176
Str: 58 Spd: 61 Sta: 38 Int: 28 Spr: 19
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 19 Eva: 52 MgD: 12 MgE: 9

Equipment: Kiku-ichimonji, Kiku-ichimonji, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Diamond Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor, Gale

Status + Notes:

I wish some of these dungeons didn't take so long... and on that note, I can't wait to have no random encounters for the second playthrough....

Couple other notes. I really like the redesign of the Sealed Cave. The Volcanic template is really pretty. Unfortunately, you spend so much time looking at the mini-map, you hardly get to look at the nice map layout.

Odin... man at a high enough level... and yes I am massively overlevelled, through sheer just fighting all the random encounters in dungeons... is really easy. I suvived a Zantetsuken... with everyone still alive.  Really wouldn't have even happened... had to steal Darkness Augment first...

So, yeah, at least I can try really hard to finish Giant today so that I never have to write all of FuSoYa's spells down. That would be excellent. I think that will be my goal for the day.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Day #123 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 17:09
Total Play Time - 256:20
Current Game Overs - 4
Total Game Overs: 18

Where I Currently Am: Heading to Sealed Cave
Bosses Killed Today: Asura, Leviathan

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 53
HP: 5374 MP: 221
Str: 72 Spd: 34 Sta: 65 Int: 28 Spr: 33
Atk: 105 Acc: 90 Def: 39 Eva: 86 MgD: 11 MgE: 9

Equipment: Defender, Aegis Shield, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer, Draw Attacks
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 49
HP: 1581 MP: 331
Str: 28 Spd: 25 Sta: 26 Int: 68 Spr: 44
Atk: 30 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Faerie Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon, Asura, Leviathan

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 50
HP: 2183 MP: 64
Str: 64 Spd: 36 Sta: 47 Int: 6 Spr: 26
Atk: 105 Acc: 95 Def: 32 Eva: 42 MgD: 10 MgE: 9

Equipment: Poison Axe, Diamond Shield, Diamond Helm, Ice Armor, Power Armlet

Augments: Cry
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 48
HP: 1615 MP: 286
Str: 33 Spd: 29 Sta: 29 Int: 26 Spr: 61
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Yoichi Bow, Yoichi Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja

Augments: Dualcast
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 45
HP: 1960 MP: 140
Str: 51 Spd: 52 Sta: 32 Int: 24 Spr: 17
Atk: 100 Acc: 100 Def: 19 Eva: 52 MgD: 12 MgE: 9

Equipment: Kiku-ichimonji, Kiku-ichimonji, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Diamond Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor

Status + Notes:

Eh, sort of staying with my slow and steady approach here. Was celebrating my 7th anniversary with my lovely wife. Finished with the Feymarch. Bosses were easier than I expected. Leviathan is basically a big level check. If you have enough HP to survive the first Tidal Wave, he's pretty cake... speaking of gear checks, we have the big one coming up... you know what I'm talking about.

Today's goal is to finish the Sealed Cave, get Odin, and start on the Giant of Babil.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Day #122 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 16:12
Total Play Time - 255:23
Current Game Overs - 4
Total Game Overs: 18

Where I Currently Am: Passage of the Eidolons
Bosses Killed Today: None

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 51
HP: 3273 MP: 213
Str: 80 Spd: 33 Sta: 63 Int: 17 Spr: 22
Atk: 90 Acc: 85 Def: 19 Eva: 84 MgD: 8 MgE: 8

Equipment: Avenger, Diamond Shield, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 46
HP: 1320 MP: 311
Str: 27 Spd: 24 Sta: 25 Int: 65 Spr: 42
Atk: 30 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Faerie Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 48
HP: 2034 MP: 61
Str: 61 Spd: 35 Sta: 45 Int: 7 Spr: 26
Atk: 90 Acc: 95 Def: 32 Eva: 42 MgD: 10 MgE: 9

Equipment: Ogrekiller, Diamond Shield, Diamond Helm, Ice Armor, Power Armlet

Augments: Cry
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 45
HP: 1353 MP: 268
Str: 31 Spd: 27 Sta: 27 Int: 20 Spr: 58
Atk: 52 Acc: 77 Def: 18 Eva: 25 MgD: 23 MgE: 22

Equipment: Elven Bow, Medusa Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Sage's Surplice, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect, Curaja

Augments: Dualcast
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 41
HP: 1728 MP: 124
Str: 47 Spd: 50 Sta: 29 Int: 23 Spr: 15
Atk: 95 Acc: 100 Def: 19 Eva: 52 MgD: 12 MgE: 9

Equipment: Kiku-ichimonji, Moonring Blade, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Diamond Armlet

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz, Tremor

Status + Notes:

Well, not bad, got through the Sylph Cave today... was actually easier than I thought it would be... though all those monsters casting stupid status spells on the whole party... and the framerate slowdown... ugh...

Yeah, I realize I messed up yesterday. You can't do Odin until after the Sealed Cave and you can get back to the overworld... whoops. But anyway, I DO have the Feymarch to do before that anyway.

My goal for today is quite simple... finish the Feymarch and get a good amount into the Sealed Cave.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Day #121 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 14:53
Total Play Time - 254:04
Current Game Overs - 4
Total Game Overs: 18

Where I Currently Am: Post Tower of Babil
Bosses Killed Today: King + Queen Eblan, Rubicante

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 50
HP: 3200 MP: 209
Str: 75 Spd: 31 Sta: 58 Int: 25 Spr: 29
Atk: 82 Acc: 95 Def: 18 Eva: 82 MgD: 8 MgE: 7

Equipment: Dwarven Aze, Ice Shield, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 44
HP: 1220 MP: 298
Str: 26 Spd: 23 Sta: 24 Int: 61 Spr: 40
Atk: 20 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Polymorph Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga, Break

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 46
HP: 1897 MP: 59
Str: 59 Spd: 34 Sta: 43 Int: 7 Spr: 25
Atk: 90 Acc: 95 Def: 30 Eva: 36 MgD: 10 MgE: 8

Equipment: Ogrekiller, Mythril Shield, Mythril Helm, Ice Armor, Power Armlet

Augments: Cry
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 44
HP: 1302 MP: 262
Str: 31 Spd: 26 Sta: 26 Int: 20 Spr: 57
Atk: 60 Acc: 77 Def: 18 Eva: 25 MgD: 23 MgE: 22

Equipment: Killer Bow, Silencing Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Sage's Surplice, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect

Augments: Dualcast
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 39
HP: 1621 MP: 116
Str: 46 Spd: 46 Sta: 28 Int: 22 Spr: 15
Atk: 70 Acc: 95 Def: 19 Eva: 42 MgD: 6 MgE: 5

Equipment: Ashura, Boomerang, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Mythril Gloves

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage, Flood, Blitz

Status + Notes:

So, yes, I did get a little playing time in today... lets not talk about why...

Anyway... Rubicante. Inferno sure is annoying, don't think there's anything you can do except Phoenix down it up after he uses it. I ended up killing him with just Cecil alive... hence his dramatic level gain. Really though, not all that hard.

So, now onto sidequests! Sylvan Cave -> Land of Summone... Feymarch -> Odin... then maybe we'll get on with some plot....

As for a projection for today... umm... hopefully get a bit into Sylvan Cave... I can only imagine how hard it is going to be on this engine.... fun...

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Day #120 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 13:59
Total Play Time - 253:10
Current Game Overs - 4
Total Game Overs: 18

Where I Currently Am: Cave of Eblan
Bosses Killed Today: Barnabas-Z, Dr. Lugae

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 45
HP: 2843 MP: 189
Str: 65 Spd: 31 Sta: 48 Int: 25 Spr: 29
Atk: 75 Acc: 90 Def: 18 Eva: 82 MgD: 8 MgE: 7

Equipment: Icebrand, Ice Shield, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 41
HP: 1076 MP: 278
Str: 25 Spd: 22 Sta: 23 Int: 58 Spr: 37
Atk: 20 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Polymorph Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose, Blizzaga, Firaga, Thundaga

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 44
HP: 1764 MP: 56
Str: 51 Spd: 35 Sta: 36 Int: 9 Spr: 27
Atk: 77 Acc: 80 Def: 30 Eva: 36 MgD: 10 MgE: 8

Equipment: Ice Spear, Mythril Shield, Mythril Helm, Ice Armor, Power Armlet

Augments: Cry
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 41
HP: 1153 MP: 245
Str: 29 Spd: 24 Sta: 25 Int: 19 Spr: 54
Atk: 60 Acc: 77 Def: 18 Eva: 25 MgD: 23 MgE: 22

Equipment: Killer Bow, Silencing Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Sage's Surplice, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste, Float, Reflect

Augments: Dualcast
________________________________________________________________

Edge - Ninja - Lv 35
HP: 1417 MP: 100
Str: 42 Spd: 42 Sta: 26 Int: 20 Spr: 14
Atk: 65 Acc: 95 Def: 19 Eva: 42 MgD: 6 MgE: 5

Equipment: Kunai, Boomerang, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Mythril Gloves

Ninjutsu - Flame, Smoke, Shadowbind, Mirage

Status + Notes:

Ding Dong, the witch is gone... stupid Dr. Lugae... I actually didn't bother grinding anymore, I went in with a different strategy and it didn't matter, because he decided to be dumb this time and basically just keep on using reversal gas and attacking... I think he might have cast Flamethrower once the whole time... So, yeah, I just ended up getting lucky... not him casting Flamethrower 3 times in a row... because that's fair.

So, yes, Edge, my favorite character in the whole of the Final Fantasy IV universe. So, awesome, especially in The After Years, but that's way in the rear view mirror now.

Couple notes I want to jot down about this version of the game.

First off, I have completed all the maps up to this point. While the augment you get will be INCREDIBLY useful for speedrunning the second playthrough to do the superbosses, it is majorly annoying when you get to like 99% of an area and have to find the one tiny little corner you missed... usually at an entrance or something that you would assume would have mapped when you walked into the room...

Second, Summons, useful in this game!!! Especially with bluff, I hadn't used the summons at all in the PSP version because the aga versions were just better and the summons were barely better then the ara versions of the spells... here... MUCH more powerful. I like that.

Third... I really wanted to hear Cid say that something's power level was over 9000!!!! Just saying.

Fourth, Hard to play this game for long stretches... its just that every encounter takes so long... at least you level up really quickly, but takes so long to get through each dungeon.

End of notes...

So, for today, who knows I may not even get to make ANY progress today, I'm heading down to Atlantic City, so this may be a rare day off for me... we'll see.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Day #119 Recap (FF IV DS)

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Current Play Time: 12:42
Total Play Time - 251:53
Current Game Overs - 4(!!!)
Total Game Overs: 18

Where I Currently Am: Tower of Babil (B6)
Bosses Killed Today: None... sort of

Current Setup

Cecil - Paladin - Lv 41
HP: 2376 MP: 172
Str: 51 Spd: 29 Sta: 45 Int: 23 Spr: 30
Atk: 75 Acc: 90 Def: 22 Eva: 40 MgD: 8 MgE: 6

Equipment: Icebrand, Ice Shield, Headband, Mythril Armor, Gauntlets

White Magic: Cure, Sight, Libra, Protect, Cura, Teleport, Shell, Esuna, Raise

Augments: Counter, Twincast, Gil Farmer
 ________________________________________________________________

Rydia - Summoner - Lv 36
HP: 860 MP: 244
Str: 23 Spd: 20 Sta: 21 Int: 54 Spr: 33
Atk: 20 Acc: 80 Def: 24 Eva: 30 MgD: 27 MgE: 26

Equipment: Polymorph Rod, Gold Hairpin, Luminous Robe, Rune Armlet

Black Magic: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Sleep, Poison, Pig, Blizzara, Fira, Thundara, Stop, Bio, Toad, Quake, Drain, Warp, Osmose

Summon Magic: Whyt, Chocobo, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, Titan, Dragon

Augments: Bluff, Fast Talker
________________________________________________________________

Kain - Dragoon - Lv 39
HP: 1444 MP: 50
Str: 47 Spd: 32 Sta: 32 Int: 9 Spr: 25
Atk: 77 Acc: 80 Def: 30 Eva: 36 MgD: 10 MgE: 8

Equipment: Ice Spear, Mythril Shield, Mythril Helm, Ice Armor, Power Armlet

Augments: Cry
________________________________________________________________

Rosa - White Mage - Lv 35
HP: 883 MP: 209
Str: 25 Spd: 22 Sta: 21 Int: 18 Spr: 49
Atk: 60 Acc: 77 Def: 18 Eva: 25 MgD: 23 MgE: 22

Equipment: Killer Bow, Silencing Arrows, Gold Hairpin, Sage's Surplice, Rune Armlet

White Magic: Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, Silence, Esuna, Shell, Blink, Confuse, Teleport, Berserk, Curaga, Mini, Dispel, Haste

Augments: Dualcast
________________________________________________________________

Yang - Monk - Lv 42
HP: 2270 MP: 34
Str: 57 Spd: 33 Sta: 55 Int: 2 Spr: 3
Atk: 73 Acc: 95 Def: 15 Eva: 72 MgD: 6 MgE: 5

Equipment: Cat Claws, Cat Claws, Green Beret, Black Belt Gi, Power Armlet

Augments: Recall, Last Stand

Status + Notes:

Rawr!!!! Stupid Dr. Lugae and his stupid Reversal Gas... Yeah... I really don't want to beat him the cheap way, but I am having all sorts of problems with him right now... I may need to level up a bit so I can get more HP for Rydia and Rosa... an aga spell wouldn't hurt either for Rydia.  So, yeah, I've wiped three times on him so far. Usually because I can't heal up fast enough after a restore... I may try a couple more times... I think attacking with the elemental weapons may work... Sigh... Yeah, bastard is going down today...