-------------------------- | Final Fantasy V | -------------------------- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Unofficial English Translation + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + October 17th, 1998 - Version 1.10 + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ * Note * - Please do NOT distribute the patch file without this file, since it contains important information. This is an UNOFFICIAL English translation of FINAL FANTASY V, the SQUARESOFT RPG everyone's been wanting to play for ages now. SQUARESOFT never released it in English, for some reason. A release is rumored for the PC sometime later this year, however. To get the latest versions of Final Fantasy V or any of our other great translations, go visit the RPGe Home Page, at http://fx.ml.org/rpge/. ---------------------------------------------------------- C O N T E N T S ---------------------------------------------------------- 1. What's New? 2. Introduction 3. How to play 3a. Controller Functions 4. Credits and Special Thanks 5. RPGe 6. Disclaimer ---------------------------------------------------------- 1. What's New? ---------------------------------------------------------- v1.10 (10/17/98): - Updated this file a bit - Patch file has been fixed to reflect spelling fixes v1.01 (06/18/98): - Officially posted on RPGe - Updated this file a bit - No change to actual patch, sorry v1.00 (06/16/98): - The Ending - Job names - Completed script - Long item names - Fixed up bugs - A few other random things v0.96 (10/17/97): - First public release. ---------------------------------------------------------- 2. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------- The translation of FINAL FANTASY V is the result of the combined effort of many people, and has been worked on for a long time. The first efforts to translate this game date back to April 1997, by Shadow. Many others were involved in the project, but it basically ended up being myself, Barubary, and SoM2Freak. After almost 10 months since I joined the project, and it was finally released as a complete version. Since then, several mistakes have been fixed, and eventually this version is being released. ---------------------------------------------------------- 3. How to Start ---------------------------------------------------------- The archive includes an IPS file. The IPS file is to be applied to ROM images acquired from somewhere else, and it's up to you to obtain it. First, you need a copy of the Final Fantasy V ROM image, and an IPS patching program. An easy-to-use patching program for MS-DOS based systems, IPS.EXE, can be obtained at RPGe (http://fx.ml.org/rpge/archives/). This patch must be applied to the ORIGINAL, unmodified ROM. To use IPS.EXE with the Final Fantasy V patch, get yourself a DOS prompt and type the following: IPS FF5.SMC FF5-V110.IPS Replace FF5.SMC with the filename of your ROM image. After you've patched your ROM image, load the game inside your favorite SNES emulator, and you should see the title screen. You're ready to start. ---------------------------------------------------------- 3a. Controller functions: ---------------------------------------------------------- The controls are similar to those in Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III, released in English for the SNES. Walkabout mode: D-Pad : Move characters A Button : Talk to entity in front of character Open a treasure chest Activate a switch B Button : If equipped with 'Dash' ability, run X Button : Activate Menu screen Menu mode: D-Pad : Move cursor A Button : Confirm B Button : Cancel Battle mode: D-Page : Move cursor A Button : Confirm B Button : Cancel L and R : Hold both simultaneously to run ---------------------------------------------------------- 4. Credits and Special Thanks ---------------------------------------------------------- Final Fantasy V was worked on by the following members of RPGe: Barubary : ASM hacker ROM editing SoM2Freak : Preliminary dialogue translation harmony7 : Dialogue revision ROM editing Special thanks to the following for helping to make this project possible: Y0SHi : Helped Barubary with ASM BiGWieRD : Helped in early stages ---------------------------------------------------------- 5. RPGe ---------------------------------------------------------- RPGe is a internet-based group of semi-intelligent people who like to share their hobby, to translate video games to English, with the world. The following is a list of the members of RPGe: - MagitekKn President - harmony7 Web Site Maintainer - Barubary - Stories - DarkMazda - CrazyBred - Dibz - maht You can reach us at http://fx.ml.org/rpge/. If you need to send e-mail, direct it to rpge@fx.ml.org. If you need to contact a specific member, see the feedback page at the RPGe web site. ---------------------------------------------------------- 6. Disclaimer ---------------------------------------------------------- Final Fantasy V and all other likenesses are copyright Square of Japan. (c) 1998 RPGe There is no video game company or any other company associated with RPGe. In no event shall RPGe be held liable or responsible for any damages that may occur from direct, indirect, or consequential results of the ability or disability to use or misuse any material it provides.