I am working on a FFI PC Remake...

[mihalis]

I have decided to do Alpha & Beta testing simultaneously. In other words, I have uploaded the game to my friend's server, and I have e-mailed the link to those who offered to help with testing. Meanwhile, I will test play the game in its entirety myself.

As soon as we get the bugs worked out, I'll post a link to the final release here. Thanks for the support!


EDIT: I recall a quote from the first page of this thread, about a month and a half ago. It didn't seem very relevant at the time, but now it's more relevant than ever...

If you get to the point where Square feels you're actually going to release the game to the public, they'll shut your project down.

Well, I never heard a word from Square-Enix. In fact, I think everything worked out rather well.

[Bacon-bits]

Despite what I said earlier, I cannot get any real system requirements on this program. I tried running it on my 486 system (running under DOS and Windows 3.1) and I got the error that "the program must be run under win32" So I dug through my old Windows 3.1 utilities and got my old Win32s program. After installing it I got various errors concerning DLL files and "DOS error: 21" (whatever that means) Either my Win32s is partially corrupt or windows 3.1 cannot run the program. I would guess that if you can run at least Windows 95 *coughsuckscough* you'll be able to run the game. No worries about 5 year old systems.

[mihalis]

Despite what I said earlier, I cannot get any real system requirements on this program. I tried running it on my 486 system (running under DOS and Windows 3.1) and I got the error that "the program must be run under win32" So I dug through my old Windows 3.1 utilities and got my old Win32s program. After installing it I got various errors concerning DLL files and "DOS error: 21" (whatever that means) Either my Win32s is partially corrupt or windows 3.1 cannot run the program. I would guess that if you can run at least Windows 95 *coughsuckscough* you'll be able to run the game. No worries about 5 year old systems.

I would probably recommend Windows 98, Second Edition or better. By the way, what are your thoughts on the game so far? Does it live up to your expectations, and if not, where does it fall short?

EDIT: Okay, I will be waiting for bug-fix responses over the next couple of weeks. If I don't receive any info concerning bugs which need to be fixed, and I don't discover any myself, I will post the game on May 10, 2005 after my final exams are over.

EDIT (again): I just thought of a minor bug in the Bonus World that I need to fix, and the final version will contain this fix. I will e-mail the beta testers about this as well, so that they don't all report the same bug!

[Xalioniaf]

I just got the mail, so I'm downloading it on my crappy modem. Can't wait to try it. Sorry for the delayed response, though. I was busy when you posted this, I guess.

EDIT: Can you put up a version that doesn't have the install for RPG Maker 2003, for those of us who have...crappy modems?

[mihalis]

Okay... here's the deal. I have run into a serious bug with the "Run" command. Basically, the game crashes whenever it is used, after another command has already been selected, then canceled.
I have two options to solve this problem. I could...

(1) Use the default "Escape" command in RPG Maker. However, this would mean that you would be able to run from enemies like Earths or Frost Giants, when you are not supposed to be.

or...
(2) Continue searching for a solution to this problem. The downside to this is that it might take a very long time.

I would like your opinions on this one, as I want to make sure that the final release meets your expectations! Thanks.

[Shoeberto]

I know RPGMaker 2000 had an option to make enemies inescapable - doesn't RM2k3 have the same?

[mihalis]

v1.6b fixed the "run" problem... I discovered a problem w/ the HEAL spells, and a few minor graphical bugs. These will be fixed in the next version. This is looking now like it WILL be released on time. Sorry for the mixed messages...

[Jakkko]

Hey i just wanted to ask dyou know anywhere where you can download rpg maker 2003 for free i only have rpg maker 2000, o and do you know how to change the font on it (i only started using it a few days ago)

[nobuo3317]

Just search for it on google or yahoo. It's easy enough to find. If I were you I'd go with RPG Maker XP since it's the newest and is even more customizable than 2k3.

[Jakkko]

Hey have you got any more pics? Those first few were great!!!!!

[Bacon-bits]

Just wait for the game to come out. Assuming it can comes out on time it'll be only a couple more days.

[mihalis]

Just wait for the game to come out. Assuming it can comes out on time it'll be only a couple more days.

THE GAME IS NOW COMPLETE (or as complete as it will get)!!

You may now download it HERE!!

Please pass this around, and enjoy!

[Black Mage FF1]

Just wait for the game to come out. Assuming it can comes out on time it'll be only a couple more days.

THE GAME IS NOW COMPLETE (or as complete as it will get)!!

You may now download it HERE!!

Please pass this around, and enjoy!

What is needed to run this? I cant seem to get it to work.

[mihalis]

What is needed to run this? I cant seem to get it to work.

Which version are you using? Did you get the one WITH the Runtimes, or without?

I suggest you download the 27 MB version with the runtimes. It should work then... if not, I need to figure out why...

[Black Mage FF1]

Yeah I got the 27 one. What do I do after I save it? When I click it is it supposed to just open the game? Or am I supposed to have something to extract it or something like that? I know nothing about this. So I really dont know what to do.