Tag: Whirlwind family

  • Whirlwind Fiesta

    Bonus Divisions Explored

    For the Whirlwind Fiesta event, click here. For clymax’s projects, click here.

    This post explores the newly split bonus divisions in the Whirlwind Four-Job Fiesta (FJF) event.

    A. Main Divisions I, II, or III

    Mod: FFV: Whirlwind (SFC)

    Complete your run in one of the three main divisions to qualify for the first bonus division.

    • Division I: Fiesta Competition
    • Division II: Fiesta Challenge
    • Division III: Custom Challenge

    For more on the main divisions, see here.

    B. Bonus Division IV-A

    Mods (pick only one per season):

    Final Fantasy

    • FF: Headwind (NES)
    • FFII: Upwind (FC)
    • FFIII: Crosswinds (FC)
    • FFIV: Downwind (SFC)
    • FFVI: Tailwind (SNES)

    Complete your run to qualify for the second bonus division.

    C. Bonus Division IV-B

    Mods (pick only one per season):

    JRPG

    • The 7th Saga: Runic (SNES)
    • Chrono Trigger: Timeless (SNES)
    • Dragon Quest: Ablaze (NES)
    • Dragoh Quest V: Molten (SFC)
    • FF Mystic Quest: Mystified (SNES)
    • Lufia: Fortified (NES)
    • Lufia II: Arise (NES)

    Note that flagship hack Dragon Quest VI: Aflame (SFC) is not currently eligible for redemption in the event.

    Complete your run to qualify for the third bonus division.

    D. Bonus Division IV-C

    Mods (pick only one per season):

    ARPG

    • Secret of Mana: Tremors (SNES)
    • Ys: Lost (FC)
    • Ys II: Forgotten (FC)
    • Ys IV: Unmasked (SFC)
    • Ys V: Sands of Time (SFC)

    Adventure

    • Blaster Master: Item Randomizer (NES)
    • Bionic Commando: Item Randomizer (NES)
    • Demon’s Crest: Item Randomizer (SNES)
    • Legacy of the Wizard: Item Randomizer (NES)
    • Romancia: Awakening (FC)
    • Super Adventure Island II: Item Randomizer (SNES)

    Note that flagship hacks Ys III: Wanderlust (SNES, FC) and Tales of Phantasia: Eternity (SFC) under ARPG and The Battle of Olympus: Item Randomizer (NES) and Willow (NES) under Adventure are not currently eligible for redemption in the event.

    The next bonus division is under planning and is not currently open. If and when that bonus division is open, complete your run in the current bonus division to qualify for the fourth bonus division.

    E. Bonus Division IV-D

    Mods (pick only one per season once division opens):

    ARCADE

    Fighting

    • Super Street Fighter II: Pulverized (SNES)
    • Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3: Pulverized (SNES)

    Shmup

    • Gradius III: Vaporized (SNES) (SA-1)

    Action

    • Contra: Vaporized (NES) (MMC-3)

    This division is not yet open, so mod redemptions are not yet available in this division.

    However, players who have obtained early access via GameJolt are allowed to play in this division, assuming all other requirements are met.

    If you complete your run, congrats! You’ve completed the main division and all bonus divisions in the event.

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  • Series Showcase: Early Airship

    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 SELECT and press X to warp between worlds.

    When pressing A, you can summon your airship to your current location.

    Final Fantasy V: Whirlwind (SFC)

    Press SELECT to warp between worlds. Requires world set to OPEN in Config.

    Emergency airship also available to summon to your current location. Hold START and press A for the emergency airship.

    Final Fantasy IV: Downwind (SFC)

    Final Fantasy III: Crosswinds (FC)

    Press SELECT to summon the Nautilus from anywhere.

    Hold B and press SELECT to summon the Invincible from anywhere.

    Final Fantasy II: Upwind (FC)

    Press A to summon the airship from anywhere.

    Final Fantasy: Headwind (NES)

    Press A to summon the airship from anywhere.

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

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  • Spotlight: Machinima

    Solo Tree Exdeath in FFV: Pro vs. Game Genie vs. Hacker vs. God

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube.

    The Tornado DLC for the Whirlwind mod of Final Fantasy V is now in early access. The following footage was captured using Tornado plus certain cheats.

    So, what do you think? Do you want to see Neo Exdeath next? Comment below, or come check us out on Discord.

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  • Pixel Freemaster vs. Whirlwind vs. Pixel Remaster

    Features Showdown: Which is Best?

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube.

    For which version of each FF you should play, click here.

    This post compares official vs. unofficial definitive versions of Final Fantasy V.

    Pixel Remaster is a game property of Square Enix.

    Pixel Freemaster and Whirlwind are unofficial and unaffiliated with Square Enix.

    Comparison Chart

    Pixel Freemaster 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 Pixel Freemaster.

    For a comparison of Whirlwind builds, see here.

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

    If there are any inaccuracies, please let us know.

    Pixel FreemasterWhirlwindPixel Remaster
    Released202420242021
    Base translationGBA
    Script Port    		RPGeGBA Script
    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 slots4-8 slots1-3 slots
    Encounter controlOptional patchNG+ any file✓
    Boost farm rates2x patchConfig
    1-62x @    		1-4x @
    Dress Code✓Job colors and cosmetic hair
    Page scrolling✓✓
    Fastrom✓✓
    Early jobsKick Butz
    patch    		⏯
    Easier Learning✓
    Solo project✓
    New game plus✓
    MSU-1✓
    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✓
    Hi resolution✓
    Widescreen✓
    Minimap✓
    Auto battle✓
    Gameplay rebalancing✓
    Map names✓
    Avoids hybrid mobile UI✓✓
    GBA bonus dungeon
    GBA bonus jobs

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