Category: ff4

  • Randomizers Compared

    Final Fantasy Series

    For the Whirlwind family of mods, click here. For clymax’s projects, click here.

    This post compares randomizers that coders have made for the Final Fantasy series over the years.

    Both web- or app-based randos, and self-rando mods, are included in this comparison.

    Note that roguelikes are not included in this post.

    Comparison Chart

    Note that “⏯” represents a feature that can be toggled in game.

    FFNameSelf-RandoAuthor(s)
    IFinal Fantasy RandomizerEntroper
    IHeadwind✓clymax
    IIUpwind✓clymax
    IIIFinal Fantasy III Randomizernachoyacopu
    IIICrosswinds✓clymax
    IVFree Enterpriseb0ardface
    IVDownwind⏯clymax
    VCareer Daycaerulius, cleartonic
    VGrand Crossabyssonym
    VWhirlwind⏯clymax
    VIWorlds CollideAtmaTek
    VIBeyond Chaosabyssonym
    VITailwind⏯clymax

    So, what do you think? Do you know of a randomizer that should be added to or removed from the list? Which listed randomizer is your favorite? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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  • Farming Boosts Compared

    Mod Families

    For the Whirlwind (Four-Job) Fiesta event, click here.
    For the Whirlwind family of mods, click here.
    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    1. Final Fantasy Mainline

    This table summarizes the farming boosts offered by the Whirlwind family of mods of Final Fantasy I-VI.

    ModEXPGilJP1/ABP/APStat
    Headwind8x8x——
    Upwind10x10x—10x
    Crosswinds16x16x16x—
    Downwind32x32x——
    Whirlwind1-62x1-62x1-62x—
    Tailwind32x32x32x—
    1. Unlike Job Points (JP), Capacity Points (CP) remain at 1x because changing jobs no longer requires CP. ↩︎

    2. Dragon Quest Mainline

    This table summarizes the farming boosts offered by the Aflame family of mods of Dragon Quest I-VI.

    ModEXPGold
    Ablaze30x30x
    Blazemore64x64x
    Blazemost64x64x
    Embers64x64x
    Molten64x64x
    Aflame64x64x

    3. Ys Mainline

    This table summarizes the farming boosts offered by the Wanderlust family of mods of Ys I-IV.

    ModEXPGoldRingRing eff.
    Lost16x16x——
    Forgotten16x16x——
    Wanderlust (FC)16x16x16x16x
    Wanderlust (SNES)16x16x16x6.4x
    Unmasked16x16x——

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  • Comprehensive Final Fantasy Mods of Quality

    As Recognized by FF6 Hacking and the Broader Community

    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    With the Whirlwind mod being a recent addition to the list, the time is ripe for an overview of these mods.

    The mods below are deemed as complete hacks of recognized quality, by the FF6 Hacking community (unless otherwise specified), which you can visit here or by clicking the banner below.

    It has graciously supported the FFV hacking scene over the years in hacking knowledge and server costs for hosting the hacking wiki (to name two), so please show them your support as well.

    ReleasedModGameModder(s)Focus
    1998RPGe1VMyria, SoM2Freak, harmony7Translation
    2011Eternal Crystals*VIMetroidQuestOverhaul
    2017Brave New WorldVISynchysi, BTBOverhaul
    2018Ultima1IV8-bit fan, chillyfeezExpansion
    2020Return of the Dark SorcerorVIGi NattakSeries tribute
    2021Filly FantasyVIDrakeyCTotal conversion
    2021T-Edition1*VITsushiyExpansion
    2022Divergent PathsVIPowerPandaStory
    2022Final Fantasy Jobs*VIppmlSeries tribute
    2022ReCast: War of the MagitekVIC-DudeStory
    2023A Soldier’s ContingencyVILightning HunterExpansion
    2023AntinomiaVIFast MoonStory
    2024Whirlwind*VclymaxMechanics
    1. Editor’s note: FFIV – Ultima , FFV: RPGe, and FFVI: T-Edition were, by the editor and for this post, added as putative mods of like caliber as those recognized by FF6 Hacking, to round out the list for publication, bringing the total from ten to thirteen.
      * Asterisk denotes solo project. ↩︎

    For achievement hunters, check out our selection of achievement mods for FFVI hacks, with FFIV-V possibly on the horizon, all courtesy of our moderator solidification. They include many of those on the list, and you can access them here.

    So, what do you think? Do you know of a mod that should be added to or removed from the list? Which listed mod is your favorite? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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  • FFIV – Ultima Speedrun by MarthSR

    Final Fantasy VI – Ultima Any% No 64

    For more on the latest edition of the Ultima mod for Final Fantasy IV, see here.

    You can follow speedrunner MarthSR via Twitch, YouTube, or SRC.

    With the launch of the leaderboard for Final Fantasy IV – Utima on Speedrun.com (SRC), we at FFV Central are delighted to celebrate the inaugural speedrun of the new leaderboard.

    The speedrun submission is here, or see the video embed below.

    Ultima Any% No 64 in 3:46:25

    Date: November 22, 2022

    So, what do you think? Is Ultima a mod you’d consider picking up for speedrunning? If so, what are you waiting for?

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