Category: roundup

  • FFV Randomizers Compared

    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    This post compares “Final Fantasy V” randomizers that have been created by the modding community over the years.

    Note, this post does not cover roguelikes such as Ancient Cave.

    These randomizers are unofficial and unaffiliated with Square Enix.

    Comparison Chart

    The below info was compiled and is believed to be correct as of this writing. The data in the table is current as of August 2025. If there are any inaccuracies or potential clarifications, comment below or reach out to us via Discord.

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

    Grand CrossCareer DayWhirlwind
    Released201620192024
    Author(s)abyssonymcaerulius, cleartonicclymax
    Community size (Discord)~150~800~400
    Base translationRPGe optionalRPGeRPGe
    Base hack—Project DemiChallenge Pack
    Free as in beer✓✓Base version only, or Fiesta event
    PlaystyleRandomized vanillaScavenger huntBattle speedrun
    Self-randomizer✓
    QoL addedWebsite option to use Inu patches✓
    Open world✓⏯
    World warps✓⏯
    Cutscene skips✓⏯
    Vanilla bugfixes✓
    Engine overhaul✓
    Encounter control⏯NG+ any file
    Boost farm rates4x XPConfig
    1-62x @
    Job colorsWebsite option to randomizeJob colors and cosmetic hair
    Solo project✓✓
    Fiesta modeWebsite option⏯
    Vanilla mode⏯
    Config expansion✓
    RandomizeAbilities, commands, enemy stats, shops, equippable, job stats, chests, crystal jobsChests incl. jobs, abilities, and spells; enemies; website option to randomize steals and dropsJobs, chests incl. spells, enemies, shops, bonus drops incl. spells
    LeaderboardsSpeedrun.com
    AchievementsBase version only
    Sample VODLinkLinkLink

    This post may be expanded over time with more details. Want to discuss? Comment below, or come hang out with us at our 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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  • Four-Job Fiestas Compared

    Final Fantasy V Challenge Events

    For more info on the Whirlwind (Four-Job) Fiesta event, see here.
    For the Whirlwind family of mods, click here.

    For current event standings, click here.
    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    Logo credit: FourJobFiesta.com.

    All data as of June 2025.

    Original Four Job Fiesta (FJF)Four Job Fiesta (FJF)Whirlwind Four-Job Fiesta (WFJF)
    HostRevenant KiokuSutarionclymax
    PlatformFourJobFiesta.comRetro AchievementsFFV Central
    Platform history12 years13 years1 year
    Platform community size (Discord)~2,500~20,400~300
    Event edition15th3rd1st
    Successful participants last edition122 (20111)126n/a
    WhenSummerSummerSummer
    Compatible with original FJF✓✓
    Fundraising for charity✓✓
    Four jobsTotalTotalPer character
    Event natureChallenge runChallenge runSpeedrun competition (Division I); challenge run (Division II);
    custom challenge (Division III);
    bonus
    (Division IV)
    LeaderboardSpeedrun.com
    Team portion✓
    Supported version(s)SFC, PSX, GBA, Pixel Remaster (various)GBAWhirlwind dev build (SFC)
    EnrollmentOpen to website usersOpen to website usersOpen to qualified Discord members; subject to enrollment limit
    RequirementsLegally obtained gameLegally obtained gameLegally obtained game; qualified access to mod’s dev build
    SeedingRandomRandomChoice of community seed, player seed, or auto-rando seed
    Job rollingWeb appEvent staffWhirlwind mod
    Job enforcementSelf-enforced by playerAchievement logic counts jobs with ABP but cannot check job rollsWhirlwind mod
    SubmissionScreenshotScreenshotLivestream, video, and/or input recording
    VerificationScreenshot verificationVideo verification
    Farming boosts2x-4x62x
    Open world✓
    Average run length20 hours20 hours2 hours
    Optional in-game modes or flags in eventRando job per level or per minute, vanilla early jobs or crystal jobs, open or closed world, permadeath, solo, blood moon, master, various rando toggles
    Badge reward✓✓
    Additional rewardsLeaderboard entry on SRC; vanity Discord role(s) for successful participants and top finishers; achievement badges for certain Discord roles; front-page banner for victorious community in team portion until next Fiesta; access to current Whirlwind dev build by certain qualified players; 3 hidden features unlocked in save file; access to bonus division
    Sample VODLinkLinkLink
    1. 2011 data is given, because FourJobFiesta.com stopped disclosing participant counts after 2011, showing only the total number of runs instead since. ↩︎

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

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