Hmmmmm... Isn't it technically illegal? I mean, if it is, it's one of those laws that people often overlook and even the "victims" don't really care, but technically isn't it illegal? I mean, what would happen if I got an emulator and a rom for it just so I can play the NES version since we'll never get it here? Like, how would I get caught, and what would happen if I did?
Yes, it is technically illegal. I don't know how you would get caught, or what would happen to you... but it is illegal.
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If you just want to try the ROM, it is legal to keep the ROM for 24 hours, and after that, it becomes illegal if it is still on the computer. Nobody ever really gets caught anyway, especially for NES games.
I wouldn't trust that personally, I heard somewhere that its just a rumor... I dunno... in any case, the game is 16 years old. I seriously doubt that Square would have issues with someone downloading... oh, I mean Square-Enix... if they were still Square, maybe...
I use emulators myself, but the newest game I have is Super Smash Bros 1, which is 9 years old, and I only got it because my smash disappeared, which seriously sucks... in any case, if you want to try the rom, yes, it is in fact illegal, and I think the only way its legal is if you ripped it yourself as a backup. However, the chances that anyone cares are quite limited. That may change when the Wii comes out with its thing about playing old games. I would still get the remake even when I already have the game, simply because I want the upgraded graphics and total awesomeness of it being on the DS. If I found Super Smash Bros anywhere I'd probably buy it if it was reasonably priced.
Anyway... the way I see it, if anyone bugged me about it to get rid of them, I'd do it, but it probably won't happen. Until then, just don't get any PS2 or X-Box 360 games and you should be fine.
The project that was awesome, has fallen apart... oh well.
With the Wii, you still have to pay to access those games, thus making it legal, where downloading things without paying for them will still be illegal. It's like with music: Downloading it without paying for it is just robbing the artist/creator.
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I've heard from many of the people who've played the game (on the dreadful Gamefaqs boards...) that the game is in fact a bit easier. You have to level up more, but leveling up is quite easy. We'll just have to wait and see if their words hold any merit.
The evil emulation patrol robots won't storm your home and destroy your computer because you wanted to play FFIII.
That's totally false, actually. The people who run ROM sites just say it to make themselves appear legitimate.Originally Posted by Genji
From what I've seen, it seems the bosses are harder, not easier. They can attack several times during a turn now rather than just attacking once during a turn. I saw bosses using spells on the party and then following up with physical attacks on the same turn, and (SPOILER)the Iron Giant attacked like five times in a turn.
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However, in this case, if I were to legally purchase a Famicom and import FF3, I wouldn't be supporting the artist/creator because I wouldn't be buying it retail. I'd be buying it from some jerk on e-bay or something. So even if I went through all that, I'd still not be helping out Square or anything.
I may give it a shot. Now all I need to do is find some place where you're allowed to ask how the hell you go about getting an emulator and roms! I don't think you're allowed to ask questions like that here, so I'll take my question elsewhere.
But thanks for the info, guys. [/offtopic]
I'm totally busting L-Factor now. Thanks for that, Kishi.That's totally false, actually. The people who run ROM sites just say it to make themselves appear legitimate.
Am I allowed to send it to you over email? I have it and an emulator, and they're together like, less than a megabyte. But remember, emulators and roms can be very addicting. When you're done, you might want to hide it in your computer somewhere just so you don't get tempted to get more roms for it.
edit: Oh, and yes its translated, so you don't need to know Japanese. Though knowing Japanese never hurt anyone... heh... my sig probably says complete gibberish... but its from a first year student of the language...
The project that was awesome, has fallen apart... oh well.
It also seems like the Bard has gained teh l337 haxing skillz. 0_o;From what I've seen, it seems the bosses are harder, not easier. They can attack several times during a turn now rather than just attacking once during a turn. I saw bosses using spells on the party and then following up with physical attacks on the same turn, and (SPOILER)the Iron Giant attacked like five times in a turn.
Well FF XII was leaked a few weeks ago, so their are ways to get them :rolleyes2
I played the NeoDemiforce fan-translated ROM of the Famicom version on FCEUltra.
I only check into the FFIIIDS boards on Gamefaqs now and then to catch up on any information, as there are many people there who have played the Japanese version of FFIIIDS.
Well, it's better than having a totally spoony and useless class. (SPOILER)Garuda was defeated very quickly in that fight, even with a party that had most of its characters on low HP. Is the boss really that easy, was the player overleveled or was that just the last few turns of the fight (i.e. not the whole boss fight)?
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"One-Winged Angel" is far and away the best final boss song ever
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