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GAF plays: Final Fantasy 8
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SabinFigaro
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I will say that, when I first started playing FFVIII, I was indifferent. I then vehemently hated it by the 3rd disk, but I toughed it out to the end. Years later, I reevaluated my stance on the series, and I now consider it to the best of the PSX era. At the time (when I was younger), I was coming off both FFVII and FFT, which may have distorted my view.
Awesome, glad to see this thread, especially since I replayed and completed FFVII before that other thread started up.
Thanks to the PSP emulation scene, I decided to finally replay with the intent to conquer FFVIII once and for all, as I gave up playing through this game when it originally came out... If you've seen some of the compatability lists out there for the PSP, the emulation of this game is spotty, but to have it in portable form is wonderful. I'm using the code SLPS02180 (Dino Crisis) as my game ID for converting my original game CD rips to playable PSP files. While it's not perfect, for example: a slight chug in battle using the Attack command, the Junction screen slows down and a few iffy spots with some of the really long pre-rendered area's, it's the most stable and doesn't crash horribly like it's regular game ID. Really, the worst part about it is whenever a Junction tutorial pops up early on in the game. Once you get past that, the rest is pretty tolerable IMO.
The only downside is that Squall is at level 70-ish, and the rest of my characters that I'm using (Rinoa, Selphie) are in the 50's. After reading this thread I really wish I kept my character levels lower, but there's not much I can do now. Fun game.
Thanks to the PSP emulation scene, I decided to finally replay with the intent to conquer FFVIII once and for all, as I gave up playing through this game when it originally came out... If you've seen some of the compatability lists out there for the PSP, the emulation of this game is spotty, but to have it in portable form is wonderful. I'm using the code SLPS02180 (Dino Crisis) as my game ID for converting my original game CD rips to playable PSP files. While it's not perfect, for example: a slight chug in battle using the Attack command, the Junction screen slows down and a few iffy spots with some of the really long pre-rendered area's, it's the most stable and doesn't crash horribly like it's regular game ID. Really, the worst part about it is whenever a Junction tutorial pops up early on in the game. Once you get past that, the rest is pretty tolerable IMO.
So now I'm at the third disc trying to get the Tonberry King GF and Eden GF. I've attempted Ultima Weapon a few times already and have just been crushed each and every time. So I'm going back to stock up on the higher magics like Ultima for each character, to try and max out a few of my statistics, as that's something I really haven't done throughout the game. I think I got a decent strategy planned out for tackling him, but if anyone has any good pointers that they've used I'd be curious to hear them! I'm planning on start the battle with Doomtrain GF to lower his defense (Meltdown if he dies with Light Pillar), cast Aura on Squall for his limit break, and just try to keep the group alive through his devastating attacks. I'm thinking of even reducing the battle speed just so I can keep a better handle on things. Similar strategies seemed to work well with Bahamut and Jumbo Cactuar.
The only downside is that Squall is at level 70-ish, and the rest of my characters that I'm using (Rinoa, Selphie) are in the 50's. After reading this thread I really wish I kept my character levels lower, but there's not much I can do now. Fun game.
RiskyChris
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Danj said:
I need to know this, because I can't find a PS1 memory card right now and I'd rather not have to find a TV.
I have no TV in my room, a PS2, a copy of FF8, and no PS1 memory card. I guess I could leave it on all weekend, but I'd rather not.
RiskyChris said:
Why does your having a PS2 have anything to do with it? Or do you have a PSX version of FF8? In which case, you can just use an emulator. I can't, though, because I have the actual PC version (published by Eidos in the UK). I see there's a 1.2 patch for people with Geforce cards on their web site, anybody know if this adds/improves XP compatibility?
RiskyChris
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Danj said:
Well I have the PS1 version of ff8, meaning I can use the PS2, but not having a PS1 mem card kinda stymies the whole process.
I should try it out with an emulator. I never considered that option.
InsertCredit
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I've made a little guide a few weeks ago: works wonders.RiskyChris said:
RiskyChris
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InsertCredit said:
So much <3!
PetriP-TNT
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Way too early, I'm still on disc 1 on FFVII 
STG! said:
Dino Crisis ID, eh? Thanks for the tip. I'll try it out again this weekend after I finish up with FFVII and see how it works. I'm extremely draw-happy, so as you can imagine, it was crashing on me a lot when I was testing it out on the PSP. If this doesn't work, I'll just install an emulator and run it on my PC.
Bourbon Cowboy
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All right. I put VII back on the shelf.
Going to plow through Star Tropics before we start.
In searching for my copy of VIII, I found the demo in my Musashi jewel case. I popped it in for a larf. And wowowowowow. I don't remember the music being that GOOD. Did they change it? It doesn't sound anything like that in the full version...
Going to plow through Star Tropics before we start.
In searching for my copy of VIII, I found the demo in my Musashi jewel case. I popped it in for a larf. And wowowowowow. I don't remember the music being that GOOD. Did they change it? It doesn't sound anything like that in the full version...
Link1110
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Alright, PSP users, what POPS version are you using? It froze at the spiderbot on 3.72. I'm only using individual discs (2gb card isn't big enough for ff8,) so I can go back easily.
I was getting into the junctioning. Last time I played, I didn't know anything about junctioning, and made it to
only equipping GFs and using boost.
I was getting into the junctioning. Last time I played, I didn't know anything about junctioning, and made it to
Lunatic Pandora
RiskyChris
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Diablos54 said:Okay, screw VII, I'm at an easy part to get back into (Wutai). FF VIII's my favourite game of all time, so it takes priority! I should start sometime tonight.
Oh, and thanks for the ePSXe guide InsertCredit!
Incidentally, Wutai is about where I quit nearly every time I try playing FF7 again. Fuck that place.
AdmiralViscen
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Just played through this last summer, or I'd happily join in.
Spiegel said:
Yeah, seems to be working OK... it doesn't install all the discs, only the install disc, and you have to have the current disc in your first optical drive while playing. Also seemed to have some trouble when Hardware rendering was selected, I got black boxes around stuff. Works fine with Software rendering though. Also seems to work with D3DWindower.
Link1110 said:
I'm using 3.52 M33-4 as my default firmware, I should have mentioned that in my original post. Sorry about that. Seems that the best compatibility is with that firmware, and using the Dino Crisis ID to run the actual game. I also set the max CPU speed to 333, and I don't run the game with a stretched screen mode.
I did read about someone who wrote up some code to switch between two popular game ID's to play the game without the slowdown that comes along with using the stable Dino Crisis game ID, but I didn't try that out.
Thermite said:
Funny how VII ran perfectly, but VIII has these issues. Took a bit of trial and error, and a lot of searching via google. Hope that helps anyone who plans on playing it on their PSP.
Powerslave
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These threads move too fast and it seems like a race, which takes out all the fun.
AdmiralViscen
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BTW, I'd de-emphasize the importance of drawing in the OP. Using Card and Steal to refine items is waaaayy more efficient and more fun than drawing. In my replay I had a strong party while only using the Draw battle command for particularly uncommon spells or GFs.
charlequin
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AdmiralViscen said:
Drawing's also not actually that bad, though, once you junction a halfway decent spell to your magic stat. It's not difficult at all to get your magic high enough that you're drawing 9 of each spell per shot, and once you do that it's similarly not that hard to make the 11 draws it takes to fill your slot of that spell. I found that a mix of drawing and refining was the most convenient and least irritating for me.
Mac the KNife
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Started the game up tonight. Quick question: Is there any way to make the "CARD" command any more effective? It sure does miss a lot...
Visualante
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Cards are garbage. I just broke blew up Trabia garden. I like the dreams more than the actual game. I wish Laguna and the boys got a spin-off.Mac the KNife said:
Still on basic weapons because the garbage upgrade system, junctioning magic is always a chore. Music is a delight.
Mac the KNife
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Himuro said:
Figured as much. Thanks.
Red Scarlet
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Mac the KNife said:
Think of 'card' as this game's version of 'morph'. I *think* in this game, the badguy needs to be at under 25% HP for it to work, but I may be wrong on the percent.
damn, wish i still had this game. one of the couple main FF's i haven't finished..
when i was in highschool i traded a couple hits of acid for a brand new copy of FF8 right when it came out. went out that night, started coming down, returned home and put the game in. the swordfight scene rocked my face. happy memories! have fun fellows.
when i was in highschool i traded a couple hits of acid for a brand new copy of FF8 right when it came out. went out that night, started coming down, returned home and put the game in. the swordfight scene rocked my face. happy memories! have fun fellows.
straydog1980
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mann................ i want to do this so bad. But I just decided last weekend to go back and finish DDS1 (i ended up restarting it). And I just ordered today DDS2 off ebay, and I plan on seamlessly playing the two of them. I might be able to pick up and start on FFVII last next week but I'm not sure if I have it in me......
what the fuck am I talking about of course I do! LOL VIII ftw!
what the fuck am I talking about of course I do! LOL VIII ftw!
Powerslave
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You can skip them by pressing start heh heh.roxya said:
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
The thing with the tutorials in this game is that you CAN skip them, but you can only do so in the second when the text box opens on screen... push triangle I think (or circle?). Most of you probably mashed start a few times and expected the game to respond like a normal modern title... but Square was weird with their UIs back in the day. They didn't have a really decent pause button until FFX.
rotaryspirit
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I'm pumped for this. I've been wanting to replay FFVIII for a few years now anyway.
Jay-suss Cry'st...
My first post here on GAF....cuz I saw FFVIII. This was by far my favorite FF game ever (of course FFVII right behind IMO). The story was awesome and the CG scenes were beautiful...Rinoa ballroom dance for teh win!!!
Magic junctioning was so fun and exploration for the little things in the game made for horus of adventuring goodness. And ultimate limit breaker.......godly...
My first post here on GAF....cuz I saw FFVIII. This was by far my favorite FF game ever (of course FFVII right behind IMO). The story was awesome and the CG scenes were beautiful...Rinoa ballroom dance for teh win!!!
Magic junctioning was so fun and exploration for the little things in the game made for horus of adventuring goodness. And ultimate limit breaker.......godly...
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