Phantasy Star IV: Speedrun Practice
                                        v1.00 (Mar 16 2020)

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Disclaimer
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- No ownership is claimed by FlamePurge over Phantasy Star IV or the franchise from which it
  originates.

- Apply this patch only to "Phantasy Star IV - The End of the Millennium (U) [!].bin".

- Send bug reports to FlamePurge via PM on ROMhacking.net.

- If a modder wishes to use this in their project, they are asked to please credit FlamePurge.

- Players are encouraged to keep a backup of their original ROM or project in case an error occurs.


This is a simple patch that removes most story text for the current major speedrun route as of
Mar 15 2020. This is intended for speedrunners to practice their menu use, level-gaining, and battle
strategies. Shop and menu text are left alone.
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Overview
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- Removed most major story text, as well required NPCs, the relevant MYST VALE dialogue, and the
  Hunter's Guild quests "The Sand Worm Ranch" and "Fissure of Fear".

- Replaced Yes/No prompt text with directions on what to do.

- Instated miniscule messages stating what equipment/money reward you gain and when you gain it.
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Changelog
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v1.00
- Removed speedrun-relevant text.

- Yes/No prompt text has been significantly pared down.

- The Hunter's Guild secretary tells players "5000 MST" upon completing "The Sand Worm Ranch".

- The musk cat elder tells players "SILVR-TUSK" upon receiving said claw.

- The player is now told "ELSYDEON" upon receiving said sword.

- Changed message for running into GHOULFORST on the ICE-DIGGER.
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Credits
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- lory1990: Phantasy Star IV disassembly.
   https://www.romhacking.net/community/3272/

- mziab: Guidance on how to use disassembly; tools; other assistance.
   https://www.romhacking.net/community/689/

- Greffery and Zexerous: Testing the betas.

- Sega

...and all you Phantasy Star IV speedrunners out there!
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