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[Peter_20]

Alright, next time I restart this game, I'd probably try out this Red Mage x 4 party.
However, I'd always thought this party to have a somewhat bad reputation, the arguments going "they will semi-suck in everything!" and the like; but still, the Walkthrough on this site heavily recommends this party, because it constantly goes "buy everyone the best equipment and the best spells, before heading for Town X and getting the best buyable spells in the game for everyone, which will easen your struggle for higher HP, MP, Strength, Agility, Soul and Intelligence for all your chars" and so on.

What do you think of this party?
Could it be a good idea to max all chars in every possible aspect?

[DarkLadyNyara]

Meh. I'd find it pretty boring, but to each his own.

[Captain Maxx Power]

I commend you on embracing the Red Mage way of life. Remember : Buff and Debuff spells only, use nothing but Swords (absolutely no exceptions) and never ever wear Genji Gear. Ever.

[Peter_20]

Originally Posted by Maxx Power

Buff and Debuff spells

What?

[Crossblades]

Originally Posted by DarkLadyNyara

Meh. I'd find it pretty boring, but to each his own.

I agree. It's best to give a specific trait to your party

[Captain Maxx Power]

Originally Posted by Peter_20

Originally Posted by Maxx Power

Buff and Debuff spells

What?

Buff = Any spell that enhances your characters. E.g. "Blink" would be a Buff spell since it raises your Evasion.

Debuff = Any spell that dehances your target E.g. "Blind" would be a Debuff spell since it lower's an enemies accuracy.

[DJZen]

Ew *cringe*

Look, the reason the walkthrough on the site reccomends it is because it was written when not very much was known about the game. Buying "the best equipment" isn't always the best idea, just for the reason that a lot of armor lowers agility which makes you take more damage in the end. Also, swords + magic = gimped magic. If you wanna do it, go for it, just realize what you're getting yourself into.

[Captain Maxx Power]

It entirely depends on what version of the game he's playing. If it's NES or Origins, then of course the "best" equipment is going to gimp him back into the stoneage. But I assume automatically anyone playing FF2 these days is doing so through DoS, in which case weapons/armour have absolutely no bareing on your magical ability.