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Vixenish · 04/25/2018

In light of the remake coming up I want to play through all the classics and then play the remake. However, when I downloaded FFI to my android it keeps crashing at certain points in the game. That was first frustrating, and then a total cockblock when it started doing it whenever I would start the fight at the castle since you can't advance without beating that boss.

Is it out on something else that would work better? I've got most modern consoles(Meaning from 2000 forward)

**ForceStealer** · 04/25/2018

FFs I, II, and IV are best on PSP (IV being "IV Complete Collection")

III your only option is the DS remake which is on PC as well now I guess.

Though V and VI are available on mobile and PC, I personally find those ports hideous, and would recommend the GBA or SNES/PS1 versions.

Tennyo · 04/25/2018

Final Fantasy Origins will allow you to play I and II and Final Fantasy Anthology will allow you to play V and VI on PS2/3(/4?).

ChipNoir · 04/25/2018

GBA emulation with mods to correct sound, and additional content.

leadmyskeptic · 04/25/2018

Ive been thinking about finally giving VI its fair day in court (as a teen I was kind of put off by it), but am confuses by the seemingly endless versions. I got the SNES classic a while back and they have the original version on there (as FFIII), but I'm curious as to whether any of the ports added anything truly worthwhile

Addy Carver · 04/25/2018

I've got FFI on the iPhone and remember reading that the android version was glitchy as fuck. The iPhone version is actually alright, just annoying for being a small screen.
Glad you asked anyway, I'm doing the same thing slowly.

Also holy shitcocks it's Rinoa, how the devil are you?

ChipNoir · 04/25/2018

leadmyskeptic wrote: Ive been thinking about finally giving VI its fair day in court (as a teen I was kind of put off by it), but am confuses by the seemingly endless versions. I got the SNES classic a while back and they have the original version on there (as FFIII), but I'm curious as to whether any of the ports added anything truly worthwhile

The GBA versions have poor sound quality, but minor extras in the form of extra items, summons, and I can't recall, but I think at least IV and V have extra dungeons.

The GBA version also restores the censored version of Celes's interrogation.

Otherwise there isn't a huge difference.

JechtShotMK9 · 04/25/2018

ChipNoir wrote:
leadmyskeptic wrote: Ive been thinking about finally giving VI its fair day in court (as a teen I was kind of put off by it), but am confuses by the seemingly endless versions. I got the SNES classic a while back and they have the original version on there (as FFIII), but I'm curious as to whether any of the ports added anything truly worthwhile
The GBA versions have poor sound quality, but minor extras in the form of extra items, summons, and I can't recall, but I think at least IV and V have extra dungeons.

The GBA version also restores the censored version of Celes's interrogation.

Otherwise there isn't a huge difference.

It has a totally different (accurate) translation, fixes a ton of the game-breaking bugs, and nearly a dozen extra boss fights. I'd recommend it over the original any day. I also consider Woosley's translation work to be trash, so take that for what it's worth.

**ForceStealer** · 04/26/2018

Personally I prefer the GBA version of FFV, the translation is much better, the graphics look great, and the bonus jobs/dungeons make up for the less-than-ideal sound for me.

For FFVI I like Woolsey's translation, so I'm more inclined to go with the PS1 version.

BforBrigitta · 04/26/2018

I'm in the GBA version of FFVI camp. You won't regret.

leadmyskeptic · 04/26/2018

Okay, so I'm glad I posted in this thread, because now some of the differences that are SPECIFIC to each version and what they offer...but now I'm stuck between the PS1 and GBA version lol. It certainly would be easier to get the GBA version going on my comp (I always had a problem burning ISOs and whatnot, so I only ever used PSXe with games I already had the physical disc for), and from the sound of it I would need a mod for the sound effects/music. I remember thinking the FMVs were pretty neat when I played a friend's "Anthology" copy back when it was released, but I imagine they are few and far between, so it sounds like t he GBA version (with appropriate mods) has the most to offer overall.

But, to be clear on this:
There are 3 DIFFERENT dialogue translations, original, PS1, and GBA?? Or the PS1 still uses the original translation, where the GBA one was the first to update/alternate? I never even heard anything about this censorship issue, either. I'm sure I'm overthinking this, but I am the typea dude who is BIG on the first experience being the "right" one (I.E. "Which record do I start with?" when getting into a band etc)

Vixenish · 04/26/2018

ChipNoir wrote:
leadmyskeptic wrote: Ive been thinking about finally giving VI its fair day in court (as a teen I was kind of put off by it), but am confuses by the seemingly endless versions. I got the SNES classic a while back and they have the original version on there (as FFIII), but I'm curious as to whether any of the ports added anything truly worthwhile
The GBA versions have poor sound quality, but minor extras in the form of extra items, summons, and I can't recall, but I think at least IV and V have extra dungeons.

The GBA version also restores the censored version of Celes's interrogation.

Otherwise there isn't a huge difference.

Is it images being censored, or parts of the conversation?

Really what I'm asking, as someone who has never played that particular part of the series, is whether or not one of the versions includes tits. Because like, clear winner, probably.

Vixenish · 04/26/2018

Addy Carver wrote: I've got FFI on the iPhone and remember reading that the android version was glitchy as fuck. The iPhone version is actually alright, just annoying for being a small screen.
Glad you asked anyway, I'm doing the same thing slowly.

Also holy shitcocks it's Rinoa, how the devil are you?

Glad I'm not the only one! Figured I wouldn't be, and that you lot would have opinions and research so I could be lazy!

I'm doing alright. Going on 4 years with my current company, married since the last time I posted here, bought a house a couple years ago, and now we're just working on fixing it up. LOTS of yardwork right now.

How are you doing? Any big news?

JBedford · 04/26/2018

leadmyskeptic wrote: But, to be clear on this:
There are 3 DIFFERENT dialogue translations, original, PS1, and GBA?? Or the PS1 still uses the original translation, where the GBA one was the first to update/alternate? I never even heard anything about this censorship issue, either. I'm sure I'm overthinking this, but I am the typea dude who is BIG on the first experience being the "right" one (I.E. "Which record do I start with?" when getting into a band etc)

The PS translation is almost identical to SNES. They fixed two things but still mostly Woolsey's original script.

As far as censorship goes:
-SNES version censored skin on sprites, and also removed smoke from enemy sprites. Not used it but there's a patch for this stuff.
-PS version uses all original uncensored sprites
-GBA version censored a li'l bit o' skin on a couple sprites, and also censored the aforementioned interrogation scene. Again, this patch reverted the GBA screen colour compenstation changes and also uncensored those sprites, this patch just uncensors those two aforementioned sprites, and this patch supposedly restored the aforementioned scene -- not used any of these patches and don't know about compatibility or anything

The censorship on sprites is no big deal. But if you are going to regret not being able to see bare pixel ass when you use that summon that you actually probably won't ever use (I didn't even find out how to use summons until after I completed the game!), then you'll want to play PS1 or patch another version.

I've never compared scripts, but I imagine the GBA will be better. Both for being a good English script, but also SNES/PS script is more likely to have been changed because of old Nintendo of America's policies (like their block on religious referencing, which lead Holy to be renamed to Pearl).

**ForceStealer** · 04/26/2018

Vixenish wrote: Is it images being censored, or parts of the conversation?

Really what I'm asking, as someone who has never played that particular part of the series, is whether or not one of the versions includes tits. Because like, clear winner, probably.

tits are not on the table (that's a weird image), I think the original version just omitted the scene entirely. It just involves her getting punched while chained up.

Now...there are some almost-tits in the boss fight with the goddess at the end of the game. A version I'm playing now has me excited. It has basically Woolsey's translation, but it's cleaned up over spots that are obvious errors rather than flavor text. You don't have monstrosities like "FENIX DOWN" like in the SNES, and all the scenes and dialogue are uncensored.

04/25/2018	#1
Vixenish Senior Member Rinoa ACF/FFOF Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 34 Sex: I'm a fucking lady, and don't you forget it. Location: Mormonville AKA: Rinoa	Best way to play FFI-FFVI? In light of the remake coming up I want to play through all the classics and then play the remake. However, when I downloaded FFI to my android it keeps crashing at certain points in the game. That was first frustrating, and then a total cockblock when it started doing it whenever I would start the fight at the castle since you can't advance without beating that boss. Is it out on something else that would work better? I've got most modern consoles(Meaning from 2000 forward)

04/25/2018	#2
ForceStealer Super Moderator Great Old One Double Growth Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 34 Sex: Male AKA: Ramza Beoulve, Sonic the Hedgehog, Vash the Stampede	FFs I, II, and IV are best on PSP (IV being "IV Complete Collection") III your only option is the DS remake which is on PC as well now I guess. Though V and VI are available on mobile and PC, I personally find those ports hideous, and would recommend the GBA or SNES/PS1 versions. __________________ hitoshura wrote: Don't belittle my peoples, bitch. We work hard and we do what we're told. And might possibly be Scottish. ultima espio wrote: I'm not sure if it was a BOMB, it could have been MAKO, KING, BEST, or ORBS.

04/25/2018	#3
Tennyo Great Old One Donator Join Date: Dec 2008 AKA: Tennyo, Derringer Meryl, Morgause, Claire Farron, Elena Fisher, Rose Tyler, Kimmy Schmidt	Final Fantasy Origins will allow you to play I and II and Final Fantasy Anthology will allow you to play V and VI on PS2/3(/4?). __________________ ~~ ~~

04/25/2018	#6
Addy Carver Great Old One Z whacking Join Date: May 2009 Age: 39 Sex: Not very often AKA: Mage, Midna, Ryoko, Granny Weatherwax, Shub Niggurath	I've got FFI on the iPhone and remember reading that the android version was glitchy as fuck. The iPhone version is actually alright, just annoying for being a small screen. Glad you asked anyway, I'm doing the same thing slowly. Also holy shitcocks it's Rinoa, how the devil are you? __________________ 2017 Trophy Cabinet

04/25/2018	#8
JechtShotMK9 Epic Member The Sublimely Magnificent One Join Date: Dec 2015 Sex: Male Location: Somewhere inside Sin AKA: Kamiccolo9	ChipNoir wrote: leadmyskeptic wrote: Ive been thinking about finally giving VI its fair day in court (as a teen I was kind of put off by it), but am confuses by the seemingly endless versions. I got the SNES classic a while back and they have the original version on there (as FFIII), but I'm curious as to whether any of the ports added anything truly worthwhile The GBA versions have poor sound quality, but minor extras in the form of extra items, summons, and I can't recall, but I think at least IV and V have extra dungeons. The GBA version also restores the censored version of Celes's interrogation. Otherwise there isn't a huge difference. It has a totally different (accurate) translation, fixes a ton of the game-breaking bugs, and nearly a dozen extra boss fights. I'd recommend it over the original any day. I also consider Woosley's translation work to be trash, so take that for what it's worth.

04/25/2018	#4
ChipNoir Epic Member Internet Ghost Join Date: Jan 2017 Sex: Male AKA: Mister Spooks.	GBA emulation with mods to correct sound, and additional content.

04/25/2018	#5
leadmyskeptic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Sex: Male Location: LI, New York ya'll	Ive been thinking about finally giving VI its fair day in court (as a teen I was kind of put off by it), but am confuses by the seemingly endless versions. I got the SNES classic a while back and they have the original version on there (as FFIII), but I'm curious as to whether any of the ports added anything truly worthwhile

04/25/2018	#7
ChipNoir Epic Member Internet Ghost Join Date: Jan 2017 Sex: Male AKA: Mister Spooks.	leadmyskeptic wrote: Ive been thinking about finally giving VI its fair day in court (as a teen I was kind of put off by it), but am confuses by the seemingly endless versions. I got the SNES classic a while back and they have the original version on there (as FFIII), but I'm curious as to whether any of the ports added anything truly worthwhile The GBA versions have poor sound quality, but minor extras in the form of extra items, summons, and I can't recall, but I think at least IV and V have extra dungeons. The GBA version also restores the censored version of Celes's interrogation. Otherwise there isn't a huge difference.

04/26/2018	#9
ForceStealer Super Moderator Great Old One Double Growth Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 34 Sex: Male AKA: Ramza Beoulve, Sonic the Hedgehog, Vash the Stampede	Personally I prefer the GBA version of FFV, the translation is much better, the graphics look great, and the bonus jobs/dungeons make up for the less-than-ideal sound for me. For FFVI I like Woolsey's translation, so I'm more inclined to go with the PS1 version. __________________ hitoshura wrote: Don't belittle my peoples, bitch. We work hard and we do what we're told. And might possibly be Scottish. ultima espio wrote: I'm not sure if it was a BOMB, it could have been MAKO, KING, BEST, or ORBS.

04/26/2018	#10
BforBrigitta Senior Member Donator Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia AKA: B, Supportive Hedgehog, Bri half of Brancy, Karaoke Menace Zack	I'm in the GBA version of FFVI camp. You won't regret.

04/26/2018	#13
Vixenish Senior Member Rinoa ACF/FFOF Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 34 Sex: I'm a fucking lady, and don't you forget it. Location: Mormonville AKA: Rinoa	Addy Carver wrote: I've got FFI on the iPhone and remember reading that the android version was glitchy as fuck. The iPhone version is actually alright, just annoying for being a small screen. Glad you asked anyway, I'm doing the same thing slowly. Also holy shitcocks it's Rinoa, how the devil are you? Glad I'm not the only one! Figured I wouldn't be, and that you lot would have opinions and research so I could be lazy! I'm doing alright. Going on 4 years with my current company, married since the last time I posted here, bought a house a couple years ago, and now we're just working on fixing it up. LOTS of yardwork right now. How are you doing? Any big news?

04/26/2018	#14
JBedford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 AKA: JBed	leadmyskeptic wrote: But, to be clear on this: There are 3 DIFFERENT dialogue translations, original, PS1, and GBA?? Or the PS1 still uses the original translation, where the GBA one was the first to update/alternate? I never even heard anything about this censorship issue, either. I'm sure I'm overthinking this, but I am the typea dude who is BIG on the first experience being the "right" one (I.E. "Which record do I start with?" when getting into a band etc) The PS translation is almost identical to SNES. They fixed two things but still mostly Woolsey's original script. As far as censorship goes: -SNES version censored skin on sprites, and also removed smoke from enemy sprites. Not used it but there's a patch for this stuff. -PS version uses all original uncensored sprites -GBA version censored a li'l bit o' skin on a couple sprites, and also censored the aforementioned interrogation scene. Again, this patch reverted the GBA screen colour compenstation changes and also uncensored those sprites, this patch just uncensors those two aforementioned sprites, and this patch supposedly restored the aforementioned scene -- not used any of these patches and don't know about compatibility or anything The censorship on sprites is no big deal. But if you are going to regret not being able to see bare pixel ass when you use that summon that you actually probably won't ever use (I didn't even find out how to use summons until after I completed the game!), then you'll want to play PS1 or patch another version. I've never compared scripts, but I imagine the GBA will be better. Both for being a good English script, but also SNES/PS script is more likely to have been changed because of old Nintendo of America's policies (like their block on religious referencing, which lead Holy to be renamed to Pearl).

04/26/2018	#15
ForceStealer Super Moderator Great Old One Double Growth Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 34 Sex: Male AKA: Ramza Beoulve, Sonic the Hedgehog, Vash the Stampede	Vixenish wrote: Is it images being censored, or parts of the conversation? Really what I'm asking, as someone who has never played that particular part of the series, is whether or not one of the versions includes tits. Because like, clear winner, probably. tits are not on the table (that's a weird image), I think the original version just omitted the scene entirely. It just involves her getting punched while chained up. Now...there are some almost-tits in the boss fight with the goddess at the end of the game. A version I'm playing now has me excited. It has basically Woolsey's translation, but it's cleaned up over spots that are obvious errors rather than flavor text. You don't have monstrosities like "FENIX DOWN" like in the SNES, and all the scenes and dialogue are uncensored. __________________ hitoshura wrote: Don't belittle my peoples, bitch. We work hard and we do what we're told. And might possibly be Scottish. ultima espio wrote: I'm not sure if it was a BOMB, it could have been MAKO, KING, BEST, or ORBS.