Title seems slightly misleading. It's not like we found some sort of "first draft" script of Ted Woolsey's translation that was expurgated. It's a bunch of guys attempting to do a retranslation in Woolsey's style. And there are other "retranslation" attempts already out.[0] So it feels like they're just hanging Woolsey's name on it for authority.
Final Fantasy VI – Ted Woolsey Uncensored Edition
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#102It'll be interesting to see how this compares to the FF VI Pixel Remaster which is scheduled to come out sometime this month. The previous Pixel Remasters have been very good, especially the music which has been absolutely phenomenal
I just wish the Pixel remasters would release on an actual console. Shame to play these things on a phone.
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#103Fans should also check out the Brave New World mod for the game (excellent changes to combat and gameplay, plus tons of minor tweaks and improvements) and the T edition (massive Japanese expansion that was recently released in English).
Which do you recommend more? Brave New World or the T edition?
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#104I don't know if the -a and -aga spell names are more canon or not, but I hate them. Fire 1, Fire 2, and Fire 3 are much more intuitive and better looking than Fire, Fira, Firaga. When I'm quickly scanning through my spell list looking for something during a pitched battle, the numbers make finding what I'm looking for much easier/quicker.
It's incredibly petty, but I wouldn't play this translation for this single reason alone.
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#105I would pay good money to get this in a cart for my wife. EDIT: I'm serious
Look at an everdrive. I'm not sure about compatibility. I have a very old NES everdrive and some hacked games work while some don't. I would ask on the support forums for someone to try it out for you before buying.
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#106Earlier quoted context omitted.
Hadn't heard of this, but given how well done his translation of Mother 3 was it's got to be great
Wait a second, Mother 3 is available in English?
Yup, has been for a while:
You'll need a copy of the rom to patch. Also I'm pretty sure you can play it on an actual GBA if you have a flash cart. If you play it on an emulator make sure frame skipping is off because the rhythm aspect of combat is almost impossible otherwise.
Re: Final Fantasy VI – Ted Woolsey Uncensored Edition
#107Title seems slightly misleading. It's not like we found some sort of "first draft" script of Ted Woolsey's translation that was expurgated. It's a bunch of guys attempting to do a retranslation in Woolsey's style. And there are other "retranslation" attempts already out.[0] So it feels like they're just hanging Woolsey's name on it for authority. [0] https://www.romhacking.net/translations/697/
Yeah. This is so inappropriate. If it didn’t steal his name, I don’t think it would even be on HN.
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#108I would pay good money to get this in a cart for my wife. EDIT: I'm serious
Look at an everdrive. I'm not sure about compatibility. I have a very old NES everdrive and some hacked games work while some don't. I would ask on the support forums for someone to try it out for you before buying. https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/spedx5.html
I'm guessing it's going to depend on whether or not the original cart had any expansion chips? E.g. I don't see mention of the SuperFX chip that Starfox requires.
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#109Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'm not sure that example is censorship so much as "You spoony bard" tier creative license with the translation. It added color to the game. One of my favorites from the same game... When Figaro Castle is set on fire, one of the imperial guards says "Fire! Fire! Heh heh heh..." implying that he is Beavis.
Changes the feel way too much, ruins the point of it being a Japanese game if it’s all just being filtered through the humor of one American who didn’t have the talent to create something that grand anyway. Intent of the original writers should take priority over the translator wanting to put their attempts at jokes in.
That's a valid perspective, and there is legitimate difference of opinion on this -- but it's adaptation, not censorship. They changed the line but they didn't tone it down to appease people who might be offended.
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#110Fans should also check out the Brave New World mod for the game (excellent changes to combat and gameplay, plus tons of minor tweaks and improvements) and the T edition (massive Japanese expansion that was recently released in English).
Which do you recommend more? Brave New World or the T edition?
I haven't played T edition (but know a lot about it from a Facebook group I'm in). I'm eager to play it, but the changes are vast and varied. BNW I have played through twice. It mostly stays true to the original but makes significant changes to combat and character building that I think make the game far more challenging and engaging.