Excaliber II

[The Unknown Guru]

Yeah. I kinda like to get extra stuff like this, but it just isn't worth it. Steiner kicks enough ass already

[Shotgunnova]

I usually don't blatantly support anything, but Atomos really wrote the quintessential Excalibur II/Perfect Game guide on GameFAQs, and you should definitely give it a look-see if you're interested in pursuing the challenge. Playing on the PS3 might give you some undue annoyances though, just a head's-up.

[Skyblade]

I usually don't blatantly support anything, but Atomos really wrote the quintessential Excalibur II/Perfect Game guide on GameFAQs, and you should definitely give it a look-see if you're interested in pursuing the challenge. Playing on the PS3 might give you some undue annoyances though, just a head's-up.

Well, thanks for that. I may follow that guide at some point, but probably not. Skipping all dialogue, ATEs, and FMVs? No chance. I'd rather hack the sword.

I do appreciate the info though. It will help me deal with it a little better to know that it is impossible to get a truly perfect game, and I'd rather sacrifice the sword than the rest of it.

[J.Raven]

This weapon is one of the biggest reasons why I never finished FFIX. As a completionist, I have to collect every weapon/item/etcetera in the game, and being forced to speed run to do that just killed it for me. I hate speed runs, and I'm so glad that they didn't carry the idea over into future FFs.

I believe 'speed runs' take the fun out of the game, because for me the journey through the game is what is important.

I actually did try, but stopped before that early stage in the game where you stumble upon Quina's swamp, because at that point I realized I wasn't having fun.

[eestlinc]

The Excalibur II is a great idea because if you play through the game and enjoy it, even if you make sure to get everything, there is still something left to try. Then if you manage to go get Excalibur II on a different playthrough, you still have the incredible challenge of also trying to get everything else to have a perfect save. I think the design of this sidequest is brilliant.