Category: Square

  • Series Showcase: No Random Encounters

    Whirlwind Family of Mods of Final Fantasy

    For the Whirlwind family of mods, click here.
    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube.

    Final Fantasy VI: Tailwind (SNES)

    Hold A for random encounters.

    Final Fantasy V: Whirlwind (SFC)

    Hold A for random encounters.

    Requires game clear 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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  • Crosswinds Speedrun by NeoKakarot

    Whirlwind Four-Job Fiesta, Division IV-A

    For more info on the Whirlwind (Four-Job) Fiesta event, see here.
    For more on the Crosswinds mod for Final Fantasy III, see here.

    NeoKakarot is a fanatic of JRPGs, anime, and DOTA with an especially soft spot for games by Nihon Falcom. You can follow Neo’s work via YouTube or Patreon.

    Writes Neo shortly after his playthrough of Final Fantasy III on the Nintendo DS (playlist available here):

    Today we are playing Final Fantasy III for the NES on this stream, but it’s not a normal version of the game.

    For you see it has been modded by ‪@cIymax‬ and is called Final Fantasy III Crosswind!

    And I will be “speed running” it if you catch my drift.

    It should be a fun time!

    So, mark your calendars for Wednesday at 8pm Eastern, boys!

    Update

    The Speedrun.com submission is posted here, or see the video embed below.

    For the event leaderboard, click here.

    You can check the current event standings here.

    Crosswinds Any% in 5:07:13

    Titles Awarded: Bonus Conqueror I, Crosswinds Record Holder

    Date: August 20, 2025

    Team: FFV Central

    Congrats to Neo on the titles!

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  • 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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  • Solo Projects Compared

    Mods for Final Fantasy V

    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    This post compares Final Fantasy V mods that solo modders have made over the years.

    Comparison Chart

    ReleasedModSystemModderFocus
    2010Ancient CaveSFCAnonymousRoguelike
    2012Custom ClassesGBAludmeisterMechanics
    2012Remix1SFCff5akiOverhaul
    2014Ancient CaveGBAx0_000Roguelike
    2017MSU-1SFCConnSound
    2018Void DivergenceSFCpraetarius5018Mechanics
    2023IC2SFCwatergaOverhaul
    2024DressCodeSFCCubearGraphics
    2024WhirlwindSFCclymaxMechanics
    1. A.k.a. FF5R. ↩︎
    2. A.k.a. FF5r-IC. ↩︎

    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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