Final Fantasy II - Stuck Inside of Paramekia...

...with the Altea blues again.

Last time, we recovered Cid's airship, and flew it straight to Paramekia high in the mountains. But we'd only just gotten there when I had to sign off, and I couldn't leave! So I had to savestate.

Join us tonight at 9pm ET as we continue Final Fantasy II!

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Final Fantasy II - It's a Twistah!

We got Ultima! And the Emperor got a tornado, and wrecked most of the world with it...

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Final Fantasy II - The Tower's Not Really *That* Tall

It's been nearly five months since we last visited this game. And last time, we were plagued by horrible technical difficulties that pretty much prevented streaming from occurring at all — like, diagnostics said we were pulling 10kbps downstream, forget upstream. So we're still climbing the Ultima Tower!

Tune in tonight at 9pm ET as we return to Final Fantasy II!

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Final Fantasy II - What's the opposite of spelunking?

Last time, we got eaten by Leviathan, found Richard in its belly (along with an entire village of others), escaped, and began climbing Ultima Tower. Unfortunately, we did not reach its summit before the end of the session. So tonight, the quest for Ultima continues!

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Final Fantasy II - Perpetual Spelunking

I don't remember exactly where we left off last time, but I think we were delving the Mysidian Cave to get whatever's down there. I know we placed the masks last time, at least; don't think we got to the bottom. I'll figure that out before showtime, though.

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Final Fantasy II - Mysteries of Mysidia

Last time, we defeated the Behemoth in the Imperial coliseum, escaped from prison, liberated Phin, and acquired the White Mask. Now, we seek the Black Mask to unlock Mysidia Tower and the magic of Ultima!

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Final Fantasy II - Imperial Foray

Last time, I wound up spending the whole show grinding in preparation for the next part of the game...whoops. However, after the show ended, I continued until I was ready to proceed! So this time, we shall proceed to...the Empire's Coliseum, I think? I'm flying without Daniel to guide me tonight, so my sense of direction may prove faulty.

Tune in tonight at 9pm ET as I continue Final Fantasy II!

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Final Fantasy II - Wyvern Incubator

Last time, we placed the last wyvern egg into the springs beneath Dist Cave so it would stay safe until it was ready to hatch. Not quite sure where to go from here, but I'll figure it out.

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Final Fantasy II - Where Was I, Again...?

So, it's been about 4 months since the last time I played this...I don't remember exactly what happened last session. I'll be sure and refresh myself on that before we actually start tonight, though.

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Final Fantasy II - Nearly There

Last time, we finally made it to Mysidia...and then went broke buying magic. There's still more to buy, but we're at least better equipped for the time being.

Lots of small delays here on Throne of Games, but next week, we should be beginning our new regular rotation of Final Fantasy XI and Monaco. We're busy picking classes in preparation!

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Scheduling Gymnastics

Between planning future episodes and community events, this week kinda fell through the cracks. So we're returning to Final Fantasy II! Last time, we successfully destroyed the Dreadnought; what else lies in store for the Rebellion?

Follow the continuing fight against the Paramekian Empire tonight at 9pm ET!

Happy Independence Day!

If you're not out enjoying the fireworks, why not join us as we fight an oppressive regime? That seems thematically appropriate.

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Throne of Games - on a Friday?!

Irregular schedule means irregular programming!

Last time, we retrieved the mythril, but failed to stop the Dreadnought. The airship rained death down upon the world, but amazingly, the rebel base remained standing.

Join us for more Final Fantasy II tonight at 8pm ET!

Final Fantasy II - Another Off-Week

My cohosts are out this week, so I need something to fill in. Looks like it's time to fight the Paramekian Empire once more!

If you were watching the last time I tried to play this on the stream, you may remember that I'd lost my save file, and just kinda gave up and moved on to something else. That old save file vanished into the æther, but I regained that lost ground in preparation for the next time I'd need to fill a week on this show.

So join us tonight at 9pm ET as we return to Final Fantasy II!

Throne of Sick Day

Hey, everybody! It's been a couple weeks. Stuff's been busy. And it would've continued to be busy tonight, except I think I'm coming down with something. Now, most of my cohosts have pretty hardy immune systems, so I wouldn't worry too much about them being around me, but they're all busy tonight, too. Brendan and Mabry will be doing what I would've been, and...

John and Melissa got married today! Many congratulations to them. I can't wait to see the wedding photos. :D

But since I'm without my usual cohorts tonight, we resume the fight against the Paramekian Empire in Final Fantasy II!

Last time, we freed the people who were kidnapped and forced to work in the mines, and did a whole lot of grinding as we wandered back and forth, trying to figure out where to go next. Just makes us more prepared for whatever we face!

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Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

That's a bit of advice I should listen to right there.

I did not properly plan for this week — time completely got away from me — so tonight's show is a mystery. If my cohosts read my mind or kept track of weeks themselves, then we'll be playing Dungeon Keeper tonight. If, however, they took my silence to mean they would not be needed this week, it'll be Final Fantasy II. Probably won't know which it'll be until showtime is upon us, though.

...Sure, that works.

So tune in tonight at 9pm ET, find out what game we're playing, and hang out with us while we do! Talking with y'all while we stream is half the fun.

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Final Fantasy II - Session 2

Driven from their home by the conquering Paramekian Empire, four orphans are pursued by ruthless soldiers. They stand no chance, and are quickly subdued — a few more casualties in the fall of Phin.

Three of them awake in Altair, under the care of Princess Hilda, leader of the Wild Rose Rebellion. Their fourth friend, though, is nowhere to be found. With no home or family to return to, the three youths pledge themselves to the Rebellion, to seek revenge against the Empire, and, just maybe, find their lost friend.

I didn't intend to return to Final Fantasy II so soon, but that's how it's turned out.

Like I said on the show the last time, I think this is a very underrated game in the series. I first played it immediately after beating the original Final Fantasy for the first time, and as good as that one was, I was absolutely blown away by this one. While Final Fantasy constructed a fascinating world for you to discover, discover was about all you did. The plot advanced very little over the course of the game; the player just unraveled a mystery that had existed for ages. Final Fantasy II, on the other hand, presents a world embroiled in war, gradually falling to an immensely powerful empire. Things happen. The world changes. The characters are more than just blank slates — players and NPCs both have distinct personalities. There are more "Oh $#!^" moments in this game than in most I've played. I was very impressed by what a great step forward this game made in the series.

Join us tonight at 9pm ET as we continue this classic, here on Throne of Games!

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