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[udsuna]

Actually, square's usually pretty cool about this kind of stuff. The Chrono issue was because the makers tried to make money on it... that's a BIG no-no. I think square figures that these fan imitations draw attention to the real thing. And FF1 is a horse that's been beat enough that there's nothing left to gain... I doubt they'll mind.

[Necronopticous]

They didn't try to make money on it, it was going to be a free demo, not even a full game. Where the hell did you get your information? I followed this project for months, not once did they ever say they were going to charge. The whole project was based on the idea of having it as a free download once completed.

[Defmetal]

FF1 & 2 Dawn of Souls had a class upgrade in FF1 after talking to the Wyrm King and giving him a Rat Tail. Though it's a FF remake with better graphics and bonus dungeons so, nothing really "new" to add.

[mihalis]

(1) I'm not using better graphics and a new design, as in the Chrono Trigger remake (which, by the way, looked badass). I am a fan of the old-school birds-eye view without long movies and cut-scenes. Unfortunately, Square seems to have done away with this. Now that they've merged with Enix, I suppose we can kiss the old-school Dragon Warrior series goodbye as well! Too bad...

(2) My game doesn't have the same appeal that many of the newer games have--mine is only cool to purists like myself. In other words, if you want fancy graphics and movies, look elsewhere. Because the graphics and movies are what sell games these days, Square need not worry about my remake costing them a dime. This community is the only advertising I plan to do for it, and if Square Enix Inc. tells me to take it down, well... I'll take it as a compliment!

That being said, I have much more work to do on the game! And...if you have something cool to offer, by all means, speak up! ;o)

[mihalis]

Originally Posted by Meat Puppet

Didn't the guy who remade DW1 on RM2K also remake FF1? But he did use better graphics. I'm not trying to discourage you. Good luck.

And yeah, the law'll probably be a bitch. Or whatever.

I also remade DW1 on RPG Maker, but I know which DW1 remake you are referring to... What I am NOT familiar with is the FF1 remake you are referring to! Where is this thing? I'd like to see it! It helps to know what I'm up against here....

[mihalis]

Originally Posted by udsuna

And if you're going through all THIS trouble, wouldn't it be easier just to break out a ROM and an editing program.

I would like to take this moment to thank the creator of FFHackster (Disch) and all those who helped make it. Without that program, this project would be moving a hell of a lot slower, if at all. I will, of course, formally thank the creators of that program in my credits once the remake is finished.

In other words, I'm already using a rom and editing program, and I thought about taking the sprites directly from the shops. But I wanted to do something...different. ;o)

[Necronopticous]

Refusing to make better looking sprites or graphics doesn't change the fact that you're re-making a copyrighted game. Square-Enix didn't stop the Chrono Trigger project because they updated the graphics and engine, they stopped it because it's a violation of copyright.

[mihalis]

I'm primarily doing this for me. If someone wants to screw the whole thing up by telling Square about it, then they will only spoil it for other people who want to see it. As for my remake, it will continue--whether or not it is released to the public.