Final Fantasy: 666. The game MADE for an emulator..

[Harvest Moon]

Jennifer and I are big FF fans, moreso her.. which got me to thinking.. why not design our own FF game? It could be relativly simple if we use 8-bit graphics, this will lower lagging and allow more room for development and storyline, the keys to a GOOD rpg. I don't know how many times i've gotten pissed off at the money hungery coporate swine who ruin rpgs by making them have "flashy cool graphics" and treat us like we're monkies and meanwhile my computer is crashing cause it can't handle all this 3-dimensional when all i want is a decent game. And don't tell me it's my old bogy hardrive cause i use an Emachine..

This FF will be unlike other FFs as it has a political basis to it. In this FF world both the right and left-wing goverments have formed a civil belt over the world and you have to decide what if any side you are on. Stay neutral? Unlikely, in the turn of events and a wave of deceit, lies, and blunt brutality. You will come to your own conclusions of who the lesser of two evils is, sympathize with one or more causes, maybe even realize where infact you stand politicaly. Perhaps you would not take it to the extreme said badguys do, but then again they're the badguys so duh..

I was going to base this off the forum and it's peoples, so if you want in just ask. You can either start the game off as "Harvest Moon" or "Jenny". When other players start to join the party the exp cut increases for them and decreases for you to "makeup" for when you were all alone. Considering you can have up to six party members (Again, taking a step away from the FF norm..) the split would go something like 5%you-17%them. Each starting character starts off neutral and eventualy in the game you will come across the other either as a friend or a foe, descision making in crucial in determing wether you become a gold-hearted hero/heroine or a ruthless ideologue.

Also unlike FF this game has more of a D&D feel to it then a FF. Still uses magick points, still turn based, but there is no "black" "white" etc mages. Exsept for the exseption of blue mages because blue mages rock. Tell me if you want to either be a boss, a random encounter, an npc, a demi-boss (Like a dragon or whatever.), or a possible party member.

Harvest Moon.

Your typical spellcaster with a demented dream.. to find The Necrononicom.. however the Necrononicom is located somewhere in the blue area. A territory Harvest has never dared stand near.. Harvest Moon is scared but with a new leader needed for the red states to countinue (As Bush'es mind is slipping with age..) Harvest Moon has no choice but to venture forth. HM is not fueld by hatred of either side or even one for power over them like most insane mages. Instead he feels drawn towards this evil power, as if it's calling out to him, convicing him that unleashing the old ones are his destiny..
Note: HM can learn pretty much more then "half" of your typical spells in FF. Think of it like blugeoning white and black into two main categories with no "summon" or "time" magick.. Once you find the Necrononicom you can summon the following but be weary, each one comes with a price. Such as your HP depleting with it's presence, the possibility of it attacking one of you, or perhaps a sacrifice is needed. (AKA: instant death to a party member/caster.)

Tiamat-May attack you.
Osiris-Requires a sacrifice.
Leviathin-Requires a sacrifice.
Chaos-None, but is the weakest of the old ones.
Satan-Drains the hp.

Jenny.

jenny was a spy for the blue states. Once Michal Moore founded out all he needed to know from Jenny he inevitably fired her and she had to live life in the street slums of blue.. Wanting revenge, and knowing tids and bits of peices of both sides ultimate plans.. Jenny desires revenge upon her former employer, and wants to see Bush die as well. Both are corrupt and don't care about the common man, Jenny wants to form a new world order away from the differances and the pettyness.
Bassicaly having all the abilities of a theif throughout the ffs, steal, mug, greater run, backstab, and an uber evade stat. Most people discard the theif as soon as possible and though you CAN give up your starting party member. (Though in doing so one of the other characters randomly gets the 5% cut.) i'll only say this: having her aboard will motivate one of the other possible members of your party to join you and otherwise he's a bad-ass boss. Heheh.. like you have to guess who that is..

President Bush.

Yo..
Dubyha has for some time been hasseling the blue states in search of the Necrononicom.. Sending thousands of his followers to die bloody deaths so he can taste the rich flavor of ultimate power. Not that he doesn't have potency in the dark arts without them.. He knows top notch black magick spells and he aint afraid to use them. Defeat him and you get the gift of hearing him whine about how he has failed his father. Challenge rating: 20. (You heard me!!)

Michal Moore.

Don't take him lightly, his humble appereance will leave you dead in no time. Quick on his feet and uber physichal stats, this short-sword warrior is more then ready to pounce any conservative dog that would dare try and thwart his plans to take over the red states.. Challenge rating: 15.

Bill O Reilly.

Not really a boss so much as a "hey! look at this treasure horde! oh hello.." Yeah, Mr. O doesn't take likely to you stealing his riches he got from boycotting France.. And he is quick to draw his blade on you. Note: He's very eager beaver to use Smite! but it only works on an opposing force. So when those damages don't stackup you know you've slipped towards the conservative side. Defeat The O and you get the Excalibur with a built in smititing hells yeah! (And yes, so your logical brain doesn't melt, those with the smite! ability natural can "stack" the damage with the Excalibur..) You also get an elemental armor resistance of one of the main spells (Fire, Ice, or Lightning.) that I aint giving secrets too which. I have to defend my master's honor somehow! You can find this really cool weapon and exp stash somewhere in "The No Spin Zone" which is not on the map but a clearly visible peice of land. Naturaly this uncharted territory is filled with buffed up republicans that will have you praying (Or begging the social goverment to do something about, depending on your political afflitation lol.) to stop beating on you.. Challenge rating: 8.

Dr.Phil.

Dr Phil is the token "annoying boss" On your path to defeat Michal Moore (Assuming you chose Jenny and this being your main quest.) you have the option of either giving this raddy old man in robes ALL of your gil or not. (consider this: You'll meet Phil early in the game, when you'll need gil the most..) choose the "right' (However left-wing lol.) option and your out a bunch of cash and the old man thanks you. Choose wrong (Despite looking out for the needs of you and your gang..) and Dr.Phil gives one of his speeches about how you are psychologicaly warped and think the world revolves around you and have to fight this annoyance to the bitter end. He's not really strong. But he can heal himself. Drawing the battle out. And don't expect a bundle of exp or a cool weapon from him neither. Don't worry, The Operah god is nowhere to be found despite you doing away with her main servant. Operah cares not about the needs of mortal men and is a very forsaking god.. Challenge rating: 7.

As I said, if you want in as a boss, a mini-boss, a random encounter, or a hero just say so. This game desighn might take a little while. Right now it's just in the "idea" stage. But I do have good friends who have designed games before. Though mostly platformers, but i think with a little petience and some support, an FF: 666 would make a great time passer.