Galuf
is quarter of the way to immortality
Master of Kittens

It's best to give the Fat Chcobo high level rare items (like Phoenix Downs) and gear for classes you don't intend to use. I rarely used ranger so I dropped their bows in there all the time. Also, Monks work like they do in FFI for the original, so it's safe to drop their weapons or sell them. The real pain is magic, but I kind of learned it's best to fill out everyone's magic slots regardless if you are planning on using them as a mage or a class with magic. Just makes logistic easier and that removes a huge issue with inventory problems.

It's my favorite of the NES entries actually. The Job Class system is more fun and I found the various scenarios more memorable than the stuff from the earlier games. It lacks a character driven narrative, but I've learned I don't really need that to enjoy a game.

Believe me, this game caused me to take breaks from it and the FF Wiki quickly became my friend.

Yes they are, they do double damage, so does the Dragoon Jump command.

Nah, no bother at all.

Saronia is huge with four "towns" split up on the world map despite constituting one city, so just keep checking each of them to find what you need. There is a tower in the southeastern city where you can find some Dragoon gear, and there is a shop in the Northeastern section of Saronia that sells Dragoon weapons. I can't remember if this was in the original or remake, but there are also two men in the southwestern part of the city who will hand over some dragoon gear is you speak with them while Alus is still in your party.

Even with full gear, Garuda can be a handful, especially if the RNG screws you over with turn order. He'll go down pretty soon though with dual-wielding Dragoons with spears.

Sadly, Raise can first be found in Saronia (the town your in) but you'll probably need to beat Garuda first since I believe all of the shops are closed but the one weapon shop and a few item stores.

M.Knight gear won't be available until much later in the game, so just put that class on hold for awhile. Once you can reach Falgabird, you can fully arm them in time to deal with the dividing enemies.

I have not, but Wolf Kanno told me all about it - you should ask him!

Shoot, I've only got about half of what I need so far. Ugh. Gimme a few more days.

Oh, shoot. Still not quite done, I don't think. I forgot about it for a bit. Um, how many people do we have? Should only need a couple more hours.

Sorry, didn't notice your VMs because you posted them to your profile, hehe XD

But still, you handled it without my help! Woo!

I have Firion with Excalibur and ice brand. Maria with dual holy lances. Guy with a rune axe and a poison axe. And leon with a poison axe and ice spear