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  • “Definitive FFV” Mods Compared

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

    These mods are unofficial and unaffiliated with Square Enix.

    Comparison Chart

    In the chart, PF stands for Pixel Freemaster.

    PF is to be succeeded by project Omega, likely to take the form of a web patcher. However, the project is on hold pending return of the modmaker of PF.

    For a comparison of Whirlwind builds, see here.

    Custom Classes did not make the chart, because the mod is for the GBA version. Meanwhile, the SFC port, Super Custom Classes, is included in PF.

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

    PFCleanWhirlwindKimblee’s
    Released2024202420242025
    Base translationGBA
    Script Port    		RPGeRPGeRPGe
    Translation included✓✓
    Free as in beer✓✓Base version only, or Fiesta event✓
    Faster movement✓✓✓
    Skip turn✓✓✓
    Character scrolling✓✓✓
    Better optimize✓✓✓
    Leader swap✓✓✓
    Vanilla bugfixes✓✓✓
    Ability freedom3 slots3-slot patch4-8 slots
    Encounter controlOptional patchOptional patchNG+ any file
    Boost farm rates2x patch2x patchConfig
    1-62x @
    Dress Code✓✓Job colors and cosmetic hair
    Page scrolling✓✓
    Fastrom✓✓
    Early jobsKick Butz
    patch    		⏯
    Easier Learning✓✓
    Solo project✓✓
    New game plus✓
    MSU-1✓
    Clean script✓
    Clean fonts✓
    Clean sprites✓
    Clean icons✓
    Early LixOptional patch✓
    Cutscene skips⏯
    Dialogue skips⏯
    Hack options in Config instead of in optional patches✓
    Config expansion✓
    Open world (early airship, world warps, progression skips)⏯
    Self-rando (jobs, chests, enemies, shops, drops)⏯
    Spell drops✓
    Fiesta-inspired modes (4Je, 5Je)⏯
    Solo mode⏯
    Permadeath mode⏯
    Blood Moon mode⏯
    Limits broken (HP, MP, damage)✓
    Extra save slots✓
    Extra equip slot✓
    Diagonal movement✓
    Day/night cycle✓
    Rename characters✓
    Early Krile✓
    Bestiary✓
    Jukebox✓
    Win count✓
    New weapon✓
    Boss challenge✓
    Jump button, dash button✓
    Crit button✓
    Save anywhereNG+ current file
    Job menu unlocked for random job per level upNG+ current file
    Higher difficultyConfig
    1-6x
    LeaderboardsSpeedrun.com
    AchievementsBase version only
    Balance overhaul✓
    Dragon sword auto-drain✓
    Super X-Magic✓
    Passive abilities active✓
    Super Magic Sword✓
    Berserker sandworm targeting✓
    Stop singing at max stats✓

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  • Notable Western FFV Mods Diagrammed

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    This post diagrams notable mods of Final Fantasy V that have been created by the Western modding community over the years.

    More recently, a number of definitive mods for FFV have splashed onto the scene.

    The selection of mods may be subjective, so differing opinions are welcome.

    Notable Western Mods

    For more on many of these mods, see the “Featured” selection in the top navigation bar.

    Honorable mention is ludmeister’s Custom Classes mod. This mod only didn’t make the cut because it’s for the GBA version and not the SFC version of FFV. Flamepurge’s port, Super Custom Classes, is included in Pixel Freemaster, however.

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  • FF5r-IC Definitive’s Translation Frameworks Illustrated

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    This post pertains to the English translations for waterga’s definitive mod of ff5aki’s Remix mod of Final Fantasy V.

    Menu Translation

    For more info on the menu translation, see here.

    Full Translation

    For more info on the full translation, see here.

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  • FF5r-IC Definitive

    Game-Notes Index

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    Author credit for all game notes goes to waterga.

    Translation of the original Japanese notes is a WIP.

    1. Intro
    2. Changelog
    3. Known Issues
    4. Mod Notes
    5. Disc Notes
    6. Changing Discs
    7. Tips without Spoilers
    8. Missables
    9. Item Notes
    10. Jobs and Abilities
    11. Magic Notes
    12. Red Magic
    13. Chemist-Mix Recipes
    14. Cross-Disc Items
    15. Monster-Experience Nerfs

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