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Final Fantasy IV Research & Development / Re: FF4 Algo - Input Requested

« on: September 25, 2008, 10:31:31 PM »

Here's the attack algo in a nutshell. Hopefully it is clear and concise.

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Final Fantasy IV Research & Development / FF4A - 254 Defense Monsters

« on: September 25, 2008, 03:14:04 PM »

I didn't explore this enough, but it's worth pointing out.

If the monster has 254 defense, the attacker automatically loses 1 or 2 hits off the attack multiplier (50/50 chance of it being 1 or 2 methinks).

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Final Fantasy IV Research & Development / Re: FF4 Algo - Input Requested

« on: September 25, 2008, 02:02:47 PM »

There's no rush.. I'm more or less thinking out loud for the most part...

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Final Fantasy IV Research & Development / Re: FF4 Algo - Input Requested

« on: September 25, 2008, 09:30:01 AM »

Screw it, this "view topic" and "no post" is not making me happy.

There's a basic formula.. my current layout is close to what I want, but I'll have to separate the multipliers better since the order of how they are executed is confusing.

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Final Fantasy IV Research & Development / FF4 Algo - Input Requested

« on: September 24, 2008, 03:33:28 PM »

I have all the data all written out on the boards, but I doubt it is ideally presented as it is currently written.

So, in a call to "pleading ignorance" on how I should go about writing the physical and magical algos, how should they be presented?

I've seen the FF3/6, and FF5 ones.. and they look ok.. but have differences.

FF3/6's Algo has it laid out easily, but it doesn't fit well into how the algo is processed in FF4... although the individual command aspects are laid out well.

FF5 Algo is pretty good, but wordy.. and not that it's difficult, but it has too many exceptions to the rule and whatnot.

I'm just looking at a sane way of going about this... suggestions, anyone?

 
Link to Gamefaqs copy - http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/file/588330/54945

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Final Fantasy IV Research & Development / Re: FF4A - Psycho Edward Bug and Explanation...

« on: September 24, 2008, 08:27:16 AM »

This bug is GBA specific. Obviously, there was oversight in changing the behavior of Hide, thus being the issue. There probably wasn't a status check done to see if Hide could be issued by Edward, thus the bug being exploited. Hide cannot be issued by Edward while under Berserk status in the SNES versions.. whereas Hide is always issued regardless of Berserk status in the GBA version.

 
Caves of Narshe's forum is embarassing to say the least...

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Gaming Discussion / Re: Am I a bad gamer?

« on: September 23, 2008, 09:22:26 PM »

Short answer: No

Long answer: Does it matter?

If you want a bad gamer, you can find them @ Gamefaqs.

A true bad gamer is one that does the following:

1) RTFM is not in their vocabulary.

2) Even if it's proven as a fact or junk, they believe a random rumor to be truth.

3) Common sense. Really, it's that simple.

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General Discussion / Re: My video card died

« on: September 23, 2008, 04:48:39 PM »

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121243
if you have the money up front to wait for the rebate (54.99 before, 34.99 after), better than your old card

That's impressive value considering the 64-bit mem bus is the cripple that is low end. This would be pretty good.

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General Discussion / Re: My video card died

« on: September 23, 2008, 01:31:46 PM »

I forgot to mention that i don't have all the money in the world, and have to get something low price.

It helps to name your price range, regardless. I'm sure better options could be had.

Why are you going for the uber low end? I would never recommend low-end.. mid-end is the lowest I would go for video cards.

The low end has got much better last gen, thanks to nVidia. The 8500 GT(the one I've got, and pretty much the lowest end you'll find commonly) is actually a fairly decent card. o_O

Now, it's nothing compared an 8600GT and up, mind you... but it's a lot better than you'd think it be.

If NVidia's numbering scheme is not fucked up yet, then that should be fine. Most numbering schemes start mid-end at the "500s", which is fine.

Low end stuff is outright stealing your $$$.

The 8x00 series' lowest end member was the 8200, found only on nVidia motherboards. After that, it's the 8300, which makes the 8400 look like a goddamn speed demon.

8500GT is good for older games, and several newer ones, though you will have to turn down the settings a fair bit. This is from my own personal experience.

I wouldn't try a system stresser on it, though. It's only got 256 megs of ram, and only 32 SPs.

The low end really got semi-decent last gen. With the current gen, the 9500GT, it basically doubled in speed. The 9500 GT is effectively a die-shrunk 8600 GT, and usually outperforms it.

I'm going ot be replacing my 8500 GT soon(Not nVidia's fault... this particular model was passively cooled. DAMN YOU MSI), and if i had to go for a card cheaper than 75 bucks before rebates, the 9500GT is by far the best you'll find.

I'm not the one buying it   I'm always skeptical of low end.. it was back in the day where reasonable low-end for me was the Voodoo 3 2000... things have changed since then.

Passive cooling is supposed to be a low-end thing... but I'm not comfortable w/o any active cooling on any modern video card.

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General Discussion / Re: My video card died

« on: September 23, 2008, 01:19:50 PM »

Why are you going for the uber low end? I would never recommend low-end.. mid-end is the lowest I would go for video cards.

The low end has got much better last gen, thanks to nVidia. The 8500 GT(the one I've got, and pretty much the lowest end you'll find commonly) is actually a fairly decent card. o_O

Now, it's nothing compared an 8600GT and up, mind you... but it's a lot better than you'd think it be.

If NVidia's numbering scheme is not fucked up yet, then that should be fine. Most numbering schemes start mid-end at the "500s", which is fine.

Low end stuff is outright stealing your $$$.

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General Discussion / Re: My video card died

« on: September 23, 2008, 01:11:57 PM »

Why are you going for the uber low end? I would never recommend low-end.. mid-end is the lowest I would go for video cards.

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General Discussion / Re: Gamefaqs + eternal stupidity

« on: September 23, 2008, 12:18:22 PM »

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=588330&topic=44905562&page=1 - Why does one think that increasing Kain's weapon sounds like the solution to everything, when it really isn't? Does anyone not know the power of Jump? Kain is always stronger than Cecil for this reason alone....

It makes me feel like 

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General Discussion / Re: Gamefaqs + eternal stupidity

« on: September 21, 2008, 09:59:01 PM »

Since when does Half-Life take place on Mars?

The guy must've been bitchslapped unconscious in Doom. It must be the headcrab talking.

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Pandora's Box / Re: Suggestions

« on: September 21, 2008, 02:47:35 PM »

Shurikens and Skeans need to be at the top of the list, then everything else..

We already did that long ago.

I like my expanded idea better... 

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Pandora's Box / Re: Suggestions

« on: September 21, 2008, 11:05:59 AM »

Here's a simple idea..

Redo the crappy Throw command's listings.

Shurikens and Skeans need to be at the top of the list, then everything else..

It does not necessarily have to be listed as the default, but it would be helpful/meaningful...

The throw list resorting would be activated by some button (select button, X/Y/L/R, whatever)...

It could be sorted according to the following:
My previously mentioned suggestion (Shuriken and Skeans at top)
Most items at top
Strongest weapons at top