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LTTP: Final Fantasy 3 DS
Clayburn
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Well, I dont make many threads so here goes.
Obligatory description from wiki:
The DS version of Final Fantasy III retains the gameplay of the original Famicom version, and tries to keep true to the original game while still addressing some of the more outdated and unbalanced elements. Like the original Final Fantasy III, this game features the upgraded turn-based combat system that was also seen in the first two Final Fantasy games. The experience point system featured in Final Fantasy remains in the game, unlike in Final Fantasy II and its remakes. The job system also remains, mostly identical to its original form. Like the original, jobs are interchangeable classes. However, in the original version, all four characters start out as "Onion Knights," but for the remake the characters start out as Freelancers, akin to the Bare class from Final Fantasy V. Final Fantasy III is the first game in the series to feature special battle commands such as "Steal" or "Jump," each of which is associated with a particular job ("Steal" being the Thief's specialty, while "Jump" is the Dragoon's forte). In the remake, these commands have been rebalanced, and certain classes now have new commands to utilize.
Additionally, the player is now free to switch the characters' jobs as often as they want (between combats), but there is a small penalty associated with doing so.[5] Every time the characters switch their jobs, they incur decreased statistics for the next 1 to 10 battles (0 for similar job levels over 20), called a "Job Transition Phase", based on "job compatibility" and the difference in levels between the new job and old job.
I like the online aspect of it, and was wondering if anyone has any tips or secrets about this game they want to share.
I just got a DS so im trying to delve into some of the games I missed out on, any suggestions?
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Obligatory description from wiki:
The DS version of Final Fantasy III retains the gameplay of the original Famicom version, and tries to keep true to the original game while still addressing some of the more outdated and unbalanced elements. Like the original Final Fantasy III, this game features the upgraded turn-based combat system that was also seen in the first two Final Fantasy games. The experience point system featured in Final Fantasy remains in the game, unlike in Final Fantasy II and its remakes. The job system also remains, mostly identical to its original form. Like the original, jobs are interchangeable classes. However, in the original version, all four characters start out as "Onion Knights," but for the remake the characters start out as Freelancers, akin to the Bare class from Final Fantasy V. Final Fantasy III is the first game in the series to feature special battle commands such as "Steal" or "Jump," each of which is associated with a particular job ("Steal" being the Thief's specialty, while "Jump" is the Dragoon's forte). In the remake, these commands have been rebalanced, and certain classes now have new commands to utilize.
Additionally, the player is now free to switch the characters' jobs as often as they want (between combats), but there is a small penalty associated with doing so.[5] Every time the characters switch their jobs, they incur decreased statistics for the next 1 to 10 battles (0 for similar job levels over 20), called a "Job Transition Phase", based on "job compatibility" and the difference in levels between the new job and old job.
I like the online aspect of it, and was wondering if anyone has any tips or secrets about this game they want to share.
I just got a DS so im trying to delve into some of the games I missed out on, any suggestions?
Friend Code: 2964-7131-6062
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It's FFIII, there's not really much of a story. You're the Warriors of Light trying to stop the evil. That's about it I believe.
I personally didn't have much fun with the game. It's mostly just going through dungeons, and there's not many save points, or sometimes none at all in the dungeon, so it can be a bit frustrating sometimes. Basically it's a lot like the first Final Fantasy
Also, I like FFV's job system better. I started playing III and V at about the same time and I quickly dropped III to play V more
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I suggest you try out bows for some of your characters. I personally think they are the shit but they're not for everyone's particular play style. Don't forget to put those archers in back row!
Finally, have at least one monk. They suck at first but quickly become useful, especially if you like power levelling. They will pretty much last you throughout the early parts of the game. After that I'm not sure. I only got so far in that game until I got brutally raped by one of the game's major bosses. I suggest you grind a lot so you don't make the same mistakes I do.
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The writing isnt horrible, but it is very light, as most games of the era were. The battle / job system is quite fun and worth it though.
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I got into Final Fantasy games late in my gaming life...like a year ago. I've played 1, 2, and 4 on the GBA. So now I'm working on III.
I'm only about 6 hours into the game (Not very far at all) but I'm enjoying it so far. I wasn't a fan of the Active Time Battle system in FFIV (all it did was stress me out during battles. I like being able to play and watch TV at the same time...), so I'm glad it's still old-school.
Still a little confused about the Job system.. how often do you have to change later in the game?
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The Job system isn't too bad, if you want a quick play-through, you don't really need to switch jobs once you get your first crystal, since you do need to grind a little for the new jobs. There is one area where it makes things a LOT easier if you switch to a certain jumpin' job, but that will be obvious. There's just some jobs I had to try, like the Geomancer and the Black Belt.
I find a Thief is damn useful, all the way up to the end. I loved stealing shit, even though I never used the items that acted as magic. It saved me a ton in Hi-Potions, so more money in the pocket.
I am totally down for swapping messages over the weekend once I figure out how. I've done pretty much everything you can do without sending messages.
I need to start a DS Castlevania thread when I get home from work. There's a new one coming, too, so we can all get in the mood for a kick ass new title.
I've got a Phat. It's a bit of a clunker but it's great. I love my R4DS too. I got a little tool for it that looks for access points (saved me a lot of time faffing with the laptop to check for conflicting channels) and being able to play all my games and my music without having to lug around/drop all their carts on the bus/plane with a seperate MP3 player is nifty.
Sod it. In for a penny, in for a pound.
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But I did have a lot of fun with it, and I thought the end was pretty epic.
Not being able to save can get frustrating but I liked the challenge it added. I think for me it made it more fun, but I like that kind of stuff.
The game is old with a modern update in the asthetics; you'll have to grind, go through long dungeons, all that shit.
I love the multi-attack system.
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Refresh my memory -- the what?
Yea, figured that was who you were talking about. He's all like, time for everybody to die, hope you brought your 16 phoenix downs with you. Hope you saved... oh you couldn't. It's all good though, I'm training like Rockie for a rematch.
Manhmut, the what? Multi-attack system? I just meant that in this game, as you gain job levels, your guys attack consecutively. It creates a cool effect where your guy will attack something like 16 times in a row and he graphically swings. Kind of makes otherwise boring attacks look pretty impressive and powerful. Especially since everyone in your group can dual weild. Nothing like a front line white mage dual weilding canes and going postal on a monster. (Can't do that anymore since the difficulty scaled)
As you become more proficient in your job, each time you select 'attack' your character actually swings the weapon multiple times. That's why slower classes like Vikings weren't DPS members despite having high ATK, and classes like Thieves and Ninjas could tear shit up.
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My current team consists of a Theif/White Mage/Dark Knight/Geomancer. Any opinions on how this set up will work for the last stretch of the game? I am definitely going to keep the Thief because I've had him since the beginning and he is job level 99 (plus he rocks). I turned the White Mage into a Devout, but he cannot cast near as many spells as the White Mage could, though I assume this will change if I just level him a bit? The Geomancer was great for most of the game, but seems kind of weak now. I should probably change him to something else, but I am not sure what. Maybe another fighter type or a Black Mage. Any suggestions?
Stick with your devout, once it's around level 40, you'll have no problem with magic. The Devout's magic is actually pretty well spread out compared to a WM or a Summoner (they have a pyramid system going on). I hope you got the Elder Rod? the one that casts Curaga, I just kept my Devout in the back rows casting that on my party, while my Summoner just defended, and I did most of my damage with my Knight and Black Belt.
If you didn't do some of the optional quests like getting the high level summons, I say go with a Black Belt. They level up pretty fast, have decent magic defense, ok physical defense, and do a shitload of damage. Boost is pretty neat, I don't know how much more damage it does since it'd go over 9999 the first time I do it, but it's more job xp.
*edit*Forgot, if you're grinding, the fastest way is to look for 2 Kum Kums in the Crystal Tower and just hit Guard/Defend until they summon a magician. Once they do, attack the magician, then go back to defending. Rinse and repeat, you don't need to walk around and get attacked, just keep killing the summons. I was doing this while watching TV, you can easily gain 10 levels in a few hours by doing this.
mildly enjoyed it.
FF4 is the only RPG for me I guess. Though a better story might have helped a bit.
There's a lot of good games, so it'd be very hard to narrow it down if you're looking for ONE that will hold your interest a long time. Pickup and play? There's a ton...
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The end is a nightmare. Literally hours of nonstop fighting in between save points.
Although the mini/toad areas were a pretty neat thing I don't remember seeing in any other FF.
Of course after I did that I didn't die again but such is the way it goes.
Apart from that though it was your standard portable FF fun but with added 'ooh pretty' so I was happy.
This is probably going to be my next DS purchase although really only because I have a feeling I'll get more playtime out of it than Zelda.
I picked up Worms over FFIII awhile back and kind of regret it. Don't get me wrong, Worms is a lot of fun but the frightening skill of the AI has caused me to put it aside in favor of other games for the time being.
Castlevania DoS is a great time. The main game is fun and I actually loved the old school mode as well. Can't really coment on Portrait of Ruin though since none of the damn stores around here seem to have it in stock whenever I need a new DS game. :P
Anyone still playing this? I'd like to do the Wifi sidequest junk and need to trade Friend codes with somebody. PM me if you're interested...
I've heard you need to be about level 60 to beat the game...so I decided to just grind way past that if I can stay patient enough for it. Don't really want to have to play the last dungeon again if I die.
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