Category: romhacks

  • Pure Chaos Compared

    Whirlwind Family of Mods

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    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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  • Series Showcase: No Random Encounters

    Whirlwind Family of Mods of Final Fantasy

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    Final Fantasy VI: Tailwind (SNES)

    Hold A for random encounters.

    Final Fantasy V: Whirlwind (SFC)

    Hold A for random encounters.

    Requires game clear, portal activation, and Encounters OFF in Config.

    Final Fantasy IV: Downwind (SFC)

    Hold B for random encounters.

    Final Fantasy III: Crosswinds (FC)

    Hold B for random encounters.

    Final Fantasy II: Upwind (FC)

    Hold B for random encounters.

    Final Fantasy: Headwind (NES)

    Hold B for random encounters.

    So, what do you think? What’s your take on random encounters in JRPGs today? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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  • Romancia: Awakening Released

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    The Romancia: Awakening mod on Famicom is now in Early Access courtesy of clymax.

    Like all of clymax’s rando mods, it’s a self-randomizer, so just simply reset the game to play a new randomization.

    A release build for Romhack Plaza is being considered, or you can get early access to the dev build on Game Jolt.

    Development Build: Features

    You no longer need the blue orb to go past the first barrier.

    Key items are now randomized.

    Seeding not yet supported. Duplicates can be rolled.

    So, what do you think? Which platform do you think has the best version of Romancia? Where do you think Romancia ranks in the series? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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  • Ys: Lost Released

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    The Ys: Lost mod on Famicom is now in Early Access courtesy of clymax.

    This mod is unofficial and is unaffiliated with Nihon Falcom.

    Like all of clymax’s rando mods, it’s a self-randomizer, so just simply reset the game to play a new randomization.

    A release build for Romhack Plaza is being considered, or you can get early access to the dev build on Game Jolt.

    Development Build: Features

    Chest items are now randomized.

    Seeding not yet supported.

    Duplicates can be rolled.

    You can now access the Shrine without needing the Shrine Key.

    Chest relooting added as a backup mechanic for Pure Chaos runs.

    You can now enter Darm Tower without needing the Darm Key.

    Earned experience and gold each boosted to 16x.

    So, what do you think? Which platform do you think has the best version of Ys I? Where do you think Ys I ranks in the series? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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