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Old 06-24-2006, 11:09 AM   #5
 
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Re: FFnut's Guide to Final Fantasy Tactics

Olan shows up and talks to you about his stepfather (he may say father-in-law, this game wasn’t exactly translated well) and he’ll leave. Next stop, Yardow Fort City!

Battle Twenty-Eight: Rafa Is Stupid

Objective: Save Rafa!
Enemies: Malak (Hell Knight), Summoner x 2, Ninja x 3
Guests: Rafa (Heaven Knight)

The AI for Rafa is absolutely terrible. She will most likely jump into death headfirst, giving you a game over. If this happens, stop, take a deep breath, say to yourself, “Rafa is stupid,” and try again.

Other than Rafa’s stupidity, this battle really shouldn’t be as difficult as it seems. The ninjas have fairly low HP, as do the summoners. Then slaughter Malak. This isn’t too bad as long as Rafa doesn’t kill herself… which is very likely.

Stupid – I mean, Rafa – will join as a guest while you search for both Alma and Malak. Press on towards Riovanes.

FFnut’s Notes: If you get up to this part, keep an eye out for the exploding frog.

Battle Twenty-Nine: Dead Magic

Objective: Defeat All Enemies!
Enemies: Gust, Ghoul, Revenant, Time Mage x 2, Wizard x 2
Guests: Rafa

All enemies are undead. In any given Final Fantasy, what is the best way to dispose of undead? Phoenix Downs, of course! Use Phoenix Downs on the enemies, it should cause instant death to them. Use Mustadio’s Seal Evil, too; it petrifies undead preventing them from returning.

Next stop, Riovanes Castle! Get another save ready; you have a bunch of tough battles ahead with no time in between to go get better equipment.

Battle Thirty: Sibling Rivalry

Objective: Defeat All Enemies!
Enemies: Malak (Hell Knight), Knight x 3, Archer x 3
Guests: Rafa

If either Malak or Rafa gets too weak, they’ll both disappear, so don’t worry about Malak for now. Have your secondary team fight both of the knights there, while Ramza moves across the bridge. Kill the knight there then move up to take out the archers. This battle is nothing compared to the next one.

Battle Thirty-One: In Goes A White Knight…

Objective: Defeat Wiegraf!
Enemies: Wiegraf (White Knight)
Guests: None

This battle causes many players to cry uncontrollably. It’s a one-on-one duel between Ramza and Wiegraf, and it’s not easy. If you’ve been keeping up with my notes, read them below for a nice tip; if not, then you’ll need a lot of luck and healing power, because Wiegraf hits HARD. If Ramza has powerful magic (i. e. Flare, Holy) at his disposal, a shot of that should fry Wiegraf in one shot.

FFnut’s Notes: Remember I had you learn Yell and (possibly) Accumulate back in Chapter One? This is where they shine. Run away from Wiegraf and keep using Yell to boost your speed. If you need it, healing power could help out in between Yells. Boost your speed to the absolute MAX, which is 50, and then start Accumulating, if possible, to raise your attack strength. Then move in and kick his ass. This will also set you up pretty well for the continuation of this fight.

Battle Thirty-One-And-A-Half: …Out Comes A Warlock Demon!

Objective: Defeat Velius!
Enemies: Velius (Warlock, Lucavi), Archaic Demon x 3
Guests: None

So by some stroke of luck you made it past Wiegraf… don’t screw up here, or you’ll have to do that whole fight all over again. After Wiegraf uses Aries to turn into the giant ram, it’s almost over.

Warlock Velius
Abilities: Cyclops, Titan, Loss, Seal
Strategy: Fight him almost like you fought Queklain back in Chapter Two, but be ready to revive in case he gets off a good summon or the demons use Lifebreak or Dark Holy.

FFnut’s Notes: If you Yelled and Accumulated to insanity against Wiegraf, Velius can be taken out by Ramza alone.

You’ll head up to the rooftop to get back the Taurus and Scorpio stones, and you’ll run into someone else familiar…

Battle Thirty-Two: No, Really, Rafa Is Stupid

Objective: Save Rafa!
Enemies: Elmdor (Arc Knight), Celia (Assassin), Lede (Assassin)
Guests: Rafa (Heaven Knight)

FFnut’s Notes: But… didn’t the rumor say he was dead? What gives?

You only have to beat one of the three enemies to complete the battle, but Rafa will often die before you can even move. The assassins have Stop Bracelet (instant death), Allure (charm), and Shadow Stitch (instant stop), which can really hurt your chances of victory. Elmdor uses Draw Out abilities like a samurai, so that can hurt too. If Rafa doesn’t die before you can move, focus everything you have on one assassin. If you deal enough damage all three flee and the battle is over. Yay!

END OF CHAPTER THREE

Scorpio will bring Malak back to life and he’ll realize he should help you. You’ll get Pisces as well as all your old stones, so the total should be four. After Ramza says something which makes no sense… AT ALL… Rafa and Malak will join as permanent members and you’ll have new purpose as you decide to hunt for Alma and Vormav.

FFnut’s Notes: I didn’t think God made holy stones but… more evil… Well… Lucavi made them to land in this world…

IV. Chapter Four: Somebody To Love


The Home Stretch

FFnut’s Notes: Yes, the song runs through my head every time I think of this chapter’s name, too. Bah.

You’ll leave Riovanes and decide to look for Alma. But first you have to visit Delita in Zeltennia.

FFnut’s Notes: Learn Ramza’s Guts ability “Scream” now. It combines the powers of Yell, Accumulate, and two Cheer Ups into one ability, plus it boosts magic power! It’s the ultimate support ability… but it can only be used BY Ramza ON Ramza. Such is the price you pay for an amazing ability like that. Also, don’t use Rafa or Malak. EVER. Their Truth/Untruth abilities are too random to be very effective.

Battle Thirty-Three: Who Names An Area “Doguola?”

Objective: Defeat All Enemies!
Enemies: Knight, Lancer x 2, Wizard x 2, Archer
Guests: None

This is fairly simple. The wizards can really hurt, especially if you’re trying out Rafa and Malak. Thus, they should be dealt with first. The lancers also like to gang up on one of your characters together (in my game it’s usually Agrias) so try to stay positive. This battle can be tough if you underestimate the enemies, so stay on your toes and you shouldn’t have too many problems.

Keep going…

Battle Thirty-Four: The Third Tingel

Objective: Defeat Meliadoul!
Enemies: Meliadoul (Divine Knight), Summoner x 2, Ninja, Archer x 2
Guests: None

Look what we have here – Vormav’s daughter and Izlude’s sister. She wants revenge for her brother (even though Vormav and the Lucavi killed him) and she’s got a difficult team. Attack her quickly and reset if she breaks anything valuable you have equipped. She’s not too hard.

FFnut’s Notes: If you can, steal Meliadoul’s Chantage. It gives infinite reraise to any female you equip it on.

Battle Thirty-Five: Choco Rush!

Objective: Defeat All Enemies!
Enemies: A bunch of Chocobos and possibly an Uribo
Guests: None

This battle is legendary because it teaches you that immense numbers of chocobos really are dangerous. Each type of chocobo serves as a different “class” if you will;

The Red Chocobos are the warriors.
The Black Chocobos are the mages.
The Yellow Chocobos are the healers.

Naturally, the Yellow Chocobos are the most annoying with their healing abilities, but the Reds can use Choco Meteor for nice damage with the Blacks running interference. The Uribo poses no threat should it appear, so just do everything in your power to wipe out the chocobos before they can really piss you off.

Go to Zeltennia, talk to Delita, then deal with Zalmo again.

Battle Thirty-Six: Fat Man On The Rooftop

Objective: Defeat Zalmo!
Enemies: Zalmo (Holy Priest), Knight x 3, Oracle x 2
Guests: Delita (Holy Knight)

Zalmo’s standing all the way up top on the rooftop – but not too far of a distance away. And magic doesn’t only reach up a certain height. What does this mean? It means you can hit the fat guy with magic! A powerful spell should fry him, and Delita might even take him out in one shot. This battle is almost too easy.

Delita will introduce you to Balmafula, an Arc Witch. After some discussion of stuff pertaining to the war, you’ll head to Bethla Garrison. There’s gonna be a big battle between the Hokuten and the Nanten there, so keep your guard up. Of course, first you’ll have to cross Bed Desert.
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What was the start of all this?
When did the cogs of fate begin to turn?

Perhaps it is impossible to grasp that answer now,
From deep within the flow of time...

But, for a certainty, back then,
We loved so many, yet hated so much,
We hurt others and were hurt ourselves...

Yet even then, we ran like the wind,
Whilst our laughter echoed,
Under cerulean skies...
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