Golden Sun TLA Maniac Mode Patch

[Zach]

Due to me changing the psynergy formula for your basic psynergies (formula was needed since I didn't have any ideas on how to go about power and PP), I had to do an (soon to be complete) overhaul of this patch, so I'm going to postpone this update to sometime between Friday and Sunday (luckily I don't have practice this week and I have 5 extra hours of free time (-1 for homework and chores) ). If I released it today, you would have 5 revised classes (the only ones that could actually win in some battles early on), the remaining (edited) classes would be lob-sided, and you would've face mostly impossible battles (including the scripted battles (script #3 WAS impossible)

[Zach]

The patch has been updated (Version 1.1)

Changes
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~Jamie's version of the Tamer class has been implemented. All credit goes to him (however I did make a few some tweaks to adjust to the hack's difficulty)

~New psynergy formula (which is what delayed this process <.<)
~Harder enemies due to the adding of the psynergy formula
~Very few psynergies now have secondary effects
~Lot of class tweaks done (only ones needs to be done are Flame User, Mariner, and Tamer)
~More unused enemies added

If you have any problems let me know

[Zach]

The patch has been updated (Version 1.2)

Changes
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~All enemies (up to Briggs) have been revised (due to the addition of the psynergy formula forcing me to do so <.<). Because of that, the beginning up to Briggs is now playable and is no longer impossible

~The fight with Briggs will be a great challenge and some level grinding may be neccessary. It's also normal if you feel the urge to punch your computer screen or pull your hair out because of him :D. Also, I recommend this setup:
Felix (Defender) -> Fog, Sour
Jenna (Tamer) -> Cannon, Breath (set), Blitz (set)
Sheba (Magician) -> Echo (set), Iron

Summon Atalanta (might inflict Seal), use Iron, summon Ramses (might do damage multiplied by 1, 2, or 3), ~filler. Keep a healthy supply of Antidotes and Elixirs. Make sure you also have some Water of Life (it can be done without it, but it's nice to have "insurance")

Briggs and henchmen poses a challenge because they can AND will lower your Attack & Defense, halve your agility, inflict sleep & poison, and may cause double-triple damage with certain moves O_O. Enjoy ^-^

~More unused/GS1 enemies have been added
~Classes received another boost

That's about all I can remember atm. If I remember anything else I will post it. Enjoy ^-^

EDIT: It seems like I'm out of ideas for classes. Classes that I need to change are all Tri-Elemental class series, Hermit class series, and all item required class series (excluding the Tamer class series). It would be nice if anyone would like to contribute some ideas. Please and thank you :D

[i_am_isaac]

Your patch caught my interest maybe I should try it.

[Zach]

yes you should, but word of warning: after the fight with Briggs the difficulty shifts. This is due to the fact that I'm re-balancing the patch (had to take a little difficulty off due to TOO many complaints about the difficulty <.<). Make sure you follow the tips on the front page.

[Zach]

With the release of Editor Version 0.3, there's a strong possibility that I'll start a new hack altogether. However, I'm still tempted to continue working on this patch (and lessen the difficulty :D) and probably make some changes. I'm only doing it if you guys want me to

[Salanewt]

I would like to see you work more on it, if you feel like it. However, I would only focus on the hack that you want to do the most. Oh, and now that the new class separating patch is available, there are even more possibilities (provided that you are ready to duplicate almost all of the other classes).

Have a nice day.

[Zach]

I would like to see you work more on it, if you feel like it. However, I would only focus on the hack that you want to do the most. Oh, and now that the new class separating patch is available, there are even more possibilities (provided that you are ready to duplicate almost all of the other classes).

Have a nice day.

That's the thing, IDK where to go with this. Luckily for me, I wrote down just about ALL the changes I made, BUT I don't really have any ideas on how to go about this <.<. I probably will continue this (especially since I can't think of anything for a brand New hack besides making a story around Karst and Agatio + Alex, but even still I would screw that story up <.< lol)

[Salanewt]

Ah, I see. Of course, how many other games do you like? You might be able to make a hack with some of those characters if you really wanted a new hack. Of course, a difficulty hack would be nice to start with, and then you can use that for balancing your hack.

Have a nice day.

[Zach]

Ah, I see. Of course, how many other games do you like? You might be able to make a hack with some of those characters if you really wanted a new hack. Of course, a difficulty hack would be nice to start with, and then you can use that for balancing your hack.

Have a nice day.

Alot :D But, I don't know the 1st thing when it comes to sprites :/

[Salanewt]

Depending on the type of sprites needed (and how many), I could make a few if you want. Of course, I tend to take my time with sprites, so it depends on how quickly you need them.

Have a nice day.

[Zach]

Cool and thanks. I probably won't need any at the moment and thanks again :D

[Salanewt]

You are welcome. Also, you can give me a holler if you need any other help.

Have a nice day.

[Zach]

Will do

[Zach]

Update: After thinking about this for awhile, I've decided to resume work on this, BUT I'm going to have to edit from the beginning of the game since I have to edit all of the opponent's Defense stat

EDIT: Next update will come.......either at the King Scorpion or afterwards when you fight Briggs (probably at Briggs). IDK when this'll happen, but it will

[Griever]

I think you posted the wrong patch >< nothing changed when i applied it ... Ruffians at the beginning of the game didn't have 2 turns and can be beaten with 1 fume spell.

[Rockisftw]

O_o merely looked at the notes for like 5 minutes [skimming] and I saw how much work went into this. Going to be amazing to play, if I can ever get VBA to play it right. For some reason even after patching it still only plays the normal TLA

[Griever]

Yah that happens to me too ... i think he uploaded the wrong patch ><

[Zach]

Darn, I'll try again: GSTLA Maniac Mode Patch Version 1.2

EDIT: The problem has been fixed and the patch will work now :)

[Zach]

Class Fix: Patch re-uploaded to add the Growth series to Sheba's Diviner and Shaman class so that you may get some Djinn that were previously unavailable due to the later addition of Growth. GSTLA Maniac Mode Patch Version 1.21