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Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions (PSP) Slowdown Removal Patch
- Thread starter B.K.
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so i've been playing fft for awhile now, just started chapter 3. playing this slowly and reading all the rumor and chronicle stuff to understand the story. when i played the game initially when i was younger most of the story went over my head, plus i didnt have the patience to read all the optional text back then.
so a few things are different i noticed, the psp has some messed up sound effects for things like lightning and zodiac transformations. annoying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZG-l3g6CEw&t=3m56s
also some fights seemed harder than i remembered and when i looked it up found out that they may be based on the japanese version.
also some of the job requirements for some jobs are different from the ps1 version.
so a few things are different i noticed, the psp has some messed up sound effects for things like lightning and zodiac transformations. annoying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZG-l3g6CEw&t=3m56s
also some fights seemed harder than i remembered and when i looked it up found out that they may be based on the japanese version.
also some of the job requirements for some jobs are different from the ps1 version.
Basically you spam accumulate with every action in a corner, then venture out and one-shot people. (If you wish.)
Saint Gregory
Member
I'm using the no-slowdown patch with WOTL 1.3 and it's brutally hard. Overall I really like the changes though.
I'm still pretty early in the game but that doesn't bode well for me since you make it sound like it's going to get worse. I've read that the enemy characters level with you too so it's not like you can grind past tough battles either.
I hope that I'm up for this.
1.3 was ball crushingly difficult, and not in a good way imo. I ended up converting to the 'easy' version (this was a few years back) and it was still fucking hard.
Demigod Mac
Member
Just tried the patch and it works perfectly!
Much easier to do than I expected.
Can we safely say that now the PSP WOTL with this patch is the 'definitive' version of the game?
Much easier to do than I expected.
Can we safely say that now the PSP WOTL with this patch is the 'definitive' version of the game?
Its a shame they didn't give fft the same battle speed treatment!!!! Maybe they'll do it in the future, fft should deserve it
Good lord, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this - I really wanted to love Tactics Ogre, but the level-based equipment restrictions pretty much killed it. Trying to get new classes up to par when the rest of the party is only level 10 is one thing; doing it with a late-game class where everyone's 20 or above would be unbearable.
And the crafting was shit - who thought creating raw materials was fun?
Back to the topic at hand - I'm delighted to hear about this patch and I can't wait to try it.
AuthenticM
Member
That is awesome. Now if only the Vita would get hacked...
Let's hope it won't. =)
Hikash Winzalf
Banned
Try Original Tactics Ogre which has a completely different weapon & level system. I prefer the original to the remake personally.
Demigod Mac
Member
Surprisingly easy to do.
Makes the PSP version the "definitive" version of the game, IMO.
Also recommend using the non-stretch hack.
How about something like Joshua suggested?
Otherwise I don't think I'm going to do the part that messes with the aspect ratio.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35825284&postcount=150
Otherwise I don't think I'm going to do the part that messes with the aspect ratio.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35825284&postcount=150
encephalon
Member
vs.
I thought it was just SD. :|
GeekyDad
Member
Man, such a drastic difference. Got this game for the PSP last year, played some, but the chugginess was a huge turn-off. Ended up playing through it in about a week on my iPhone, finishing it a couple of days ago. It was a little more doable, but going back to it on PSP with the patch -- so sweet. It seems to run about as smooth as Tactics Ogre now.
Canis lupus
Member
I almost got this game from PSN, then I heard of the slowdown. :/
Is there a fix yet for PSN version?
Is there a fix yet for PSN version?
No fix and I doubt very much that SquareEnix is going to spend resources on patching an old game.
Is the patch Vita compatable yet?
No.
If you have a PSP, the patch is supposed to work even with the PSN version. Just install a custom firmware and use it.
No. The "patch" comes from a modder using PSP CFW. The Vita will have to be hacked before you see it.
Waldo Lydecker
Member
Bumping this thread because of the PS1 compatibility of the Vita.
And opening a can of worms with this question:
Having already beaten War of the Lions on the PSP without the patch and having an urge to play it again, would you rather play:
a. War of the Lions with the patch on a PSP
b. the original PS1 FFT on the superior Vita screen
Also, is the localisation of WOTL so much better that it renders the PS1 original unplayable?
I was just curious if the original is worth playing. Thanks already for your insights!
And opening a can of worms with this question:
Having already beaten War of the Lions on the PSP without the patch and having an urge to play it again, would you rather play:
a. War of the Lions with the patch on a PSP
b. the original PS1 FFT on the superior Vita screen
Also, is the localisation of WOTL so much better that it renders the PS1 original unplayable?
I was just curious if the original is worth playing. Thanks already for your insights!
Basileus777
Member
Are you replaying it for the gameplay or do you want to experience the story again? The original PS1 translation is horrible, but if you are mostly concerned about the gameplay, then playing on the Vita screen could be the way to go.
Hours Left
Member
This topic just reminds me that there is no definitive version of this game. :/
whalleywhat
Member
It came out in 1997.
Waldo Lydecker
Member
mostly for the gameplay indeed. Guess I've got to go with the PS1 original. Hey, you are not a real fan if you haven't played the original.
Professor Beef
Banned
The PSP version with the slowdown patch, bruh.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Hmm, that 1.3 difficulty patch sounds intriguing. One of the issues I had with FFT was that it was way too easy, especially by using some of the more ridiculous skill combos out there. Also, new content sounds amazing.
This is different from that FFT+ patch, right?
This is different from that FFT+ patch, right?
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
So is the iOS version worth playing now?
The PSP version with the patch, by far.
Now that the slowdown is gone, the PSP version is the definitive version of Tactics.
badcrumble
Member
The PSP version isn't truly definitive without battle quotes.
Heaven's wish to destroy all minds! Holy explosion!
Vane_MagicCity
Banned
I installed this patch a few days ago, works great. This is now the best version of the game.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
the ipad version is pretty good. only a minimal amount of slowdown.
no battle quotes though
I never really cared about battle quotes. I always mashed the button as fast as I could to get through them.
Blame Square or God.
Hours Left
Member
I need the spell incantations. (And I want to play that weird text adventure mini-game.)
badcrumble
Member
It's still not definitive. Best? For sure. But not definitive.
charlequin
Banned
DiipuSurotu
Banned
*Those mini-games. Yeah it's a shame they have never been fully translated.
Basileus777
Member
Wasn't it removed during localization? They probably didn't want to pay to retranslate fluff.
The "sound novels" were an absolute joy to play through (well, except for the one about the little girl in the castle; that one was kind of boring), and they added a lot to the game's world. Hopefully some day there will be a definitive FFT that includes them.
harriet the spy
Member
Aaargh. Aargh. My heart, my heart. How I wish i had downloaded that stupid mini. So.. it's the whole thing? Fast, beautiful, colorful? No bugs?
dragonlife
Member
I should do this sometime just so I can finish my playthrough on this version. I don't know how to install CFW stuff, though. I guess I'll have to read stuff... which is the main reason I don't know how. Too lazy.
harriet the spy
Member
wait, what?