Category: randomizers

  • Whirlwind Fiesta

    Bonus Divisions Explored

    For the Whirlwind Fiesta event, click here. For clymax’s projects, click here.

    This post explores the newly split bonus divisions in the Whirlwind Four-Job Fiesta (FJF) event.

    A. Main Divisions I, II, or III

    Mod: FFV: Whirlwind (SFC)

    Complete your run in one of the three main divisions to qualify for the first bonus division.

    • Division I: Fiesta Competition
    • Division II: Fiesta Challenge
    • Division III: Custom Challenge

    For more on the main divisions, see here.

    B. Bonus Division IV-A

    Mods (pick only one per season):

    Final Fantasy

    • FF: Headwind (NES)
    • FFII: Upwind (FC)
    • FFIII: Crosswinds (FC)
    • FFIV: Downwind (SFC)
    • FFVI: Tailwind (SNES)

    Complete your run to qualify for the second bonus division.

    C. Bonus Division IV-B

    Mods (pick only one per season):

    JRPG

    • The 7th Saga: Runic (SNES)
    • Chrono Trigger: Timeless (SNES)
    • Dragon Quest: Ablaze (NES)
    • Dragoh Quest V: Molten (SFC)
    • FF Mystic Quest: Mystified (SNES)
    • Lufia: Fortified (NES)
    • Lufia II: Arise (NES)

    Note that flagship hack Dragon Quest VI: Aflame (SFC) is not currently eligible for redemption in the event.

    Complete your run to qualify for the third bonus division.

    D. Bonus Division IV-C

    Mods (pick only one per season):

    ARPG

    • Secret of Mana: Tremors (SNES)
    • Ys: Lost (FC)
    • Ys II: Forgotten (FC)
    • Ys IV: Unmasked (SFC)
    • Ys V: Sands of Time (SFC)

    Adventure

    • Blaster Master: Item Randomizer (NES)
    • Bionic Commando: Item Randomizer (NES)
    • Demon’s Crest: Item Randomizer (SNES)
    • Legacy of the Wizard: Item Randomizer (NES)
    • Romancia: Awakening (FC)
    • Super Adventure Island II: Item Randomizer (SNES)

    Note that flagship hacks Ys III: Wanderlust (SNES, FC) and Tales of Phantasia: Eternity (SFC) under ARPG and The Battle of Olympus: Item Randomizer (NES) and Willow (NES) under Adventure are not currently eligible for redemption in the event.

    The next bonus division is under planning and is not currently open. If and when that bonus division is open, complete your run in the current bonus division to qualify for the fourth bonus division.

    E. Bonus Division IV-D

    Mods (pick only one per season once division opens):

    ARCADE

    Fighting

    • Super Street Fighter II: Pulverized (SNES)
    • Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3: Pulverized (SNES)

    Shmup

    • Gradius III: Vaporized (SNES) (SA-1)

    Action

    • Contra: Vaporized (NES) (MMC-3)

    This division is not yet open, so mod redemptions are not yet available in this division.

    However, players who have obtained early access via GameJolt are allowed to play in this division, assuming all other requirements are met.

    If you complete your run, congrats! You’ve completed the main division and all bonus divisions in the event.

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  • Series Showcase: Early Airship

    Whirlwind Family of Mods of Final Fantasy

    For the Whirlwind family of mods, click here.
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    Final Fantasy VI: Tailwind (SNES)

    Hold SELECT and press X to warp between worlds.

    When pressing A, you can summon your airship to your current location.

    Final Fantasy V: Whirlwind (SFC)

    Press SELECT to warp between worlds. Requires world set to OPEN in Config.

    Emergency airship also available to summon to your current location. Hold START and press A for the emergency airship.

    Final Fantasy IV: Downwind (SFC)

    Final Fantasy III: Crosswinds (FC)

    Press SELECT to summon the Nautilus from anywhere.

    Hold B and press SELECT to summon the Invincible from anywhere.

    Final Fantasy II: Upwind (FC)

    Press A to summon the airship from anywhere.

    Final Fantasy: Headwind (NES)

    Press A to summon the airship from anywhere.

    So, what do you think? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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  • Open World Compared

    Whirlwind Family of Mods

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

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

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

    ModCutscene SkipsSequence BreaksStarting VehiclesVehicle SummonWorld Warps
    Headwind✓✓2✓
    Upwind✓✓3✓
    Crosswinds⏯✓2✓
    Downwind⏯✓3
    Whirlwind⏯⏯2Emergency button sequence⏯
    Tailwind✓✓1✓✓

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  • Pure Chaos Compared

    Whirlwind Family of Mods

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

    This table summarizes the Pure Chaos playstyle as offered by the Whirlwind family of mods of Final Fantasy I-VI.

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

    ModConfig MenuChest RandoShop RandoEnemy RandoBonanza1Job Rando
    Headwind✓
    Upwind✓
    Crosswinds✓
    Downwind✓⏯⏯
    Whirlwind✓⏯⏯⏯⏯⏯
    Tailwind✓⏯⏯
    1. Random bonus drops after each battle. ↩︎

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