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Announcements / Re:

« on: Oct. 08, 2007, 02:44:20 PM »

Welcome back, I check your page for updates daily.... and sadly enough for the chuck norris fact of the day.

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Announcements / Re:

« on: Mar. 16, 2007, 04:13:39 PM »

Thanks to all those that responded.

And ViperD your explaination was clear I just wasn't by a computer to repsond. Thanks again!

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Announcements / Re:

« on: Mar. 15, 2007, 10:27:41 PM »

By Origin registration serial # I guess you mean the serial number on the back of the box?

Should I just email them this number?

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Announcements / Re:

« on: Mar. 15, 2007, 04:43:58 PM »

I'm completely against the piracy of video game software due to it hurting the video game creators, but since this is honestly freeware (just pay for shipping) will this extra be available for download somewhere or only directly through mail order from Falcom? If I can save a few extra bucks by down loading this I think that would probably be better for me, unless it comes with special packaging or additional material (I just bought a house, & trying to save money).

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Announcements / Re:

« on: Feb. 11, 2007, 07:48:16 PM »

   Sorry for the double post.

I thought of a way around the whole issue of always having to ask for a new password every time you reformat (kind of). You start off with your original plan of charging people $5 - $15 for the patch and password protect it. Then after an undisclosed amount of time (maybe 1 or 2 years or more) you can convert the patch into freeware. That way no one know when you'll release the free patch and if they want to play it anytime soon then they would need to play it.

The reason I suggest this is because after 2 years or so I don't think you'll be getting any new contributors for the patch. All the people that would be willing to pay for it probably already would have.

Since it's your patch you definitely should do what you think is right but I just wanted to throw some ideas out their.

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Announcements / Re:

« on: Feb. 11, 2007, 07:01:16 PM »

Thanks for the response but do you know of anyway to keep your computers unique identifier the same even after a reformat?

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Announcements / Re:

« on: Feb. 11, 2007, 03:12:14 PM »

I personally don't have an issue with paying for your patches. You & Psycho DeuceBag do a lot of hard work & their is nothing wrong with wanting to be compensated for your contribution to the Ys community. I think your work is quality stuff it's on par with official translations (even better than some official ones). Their are a few things I want to bring up though & get your opinion on.

1. Could you get in any kind of legal trouble from Falcom for charging for the patch?
2. Since you plan on having your patch password encrypted I assume we would get a password upon paypal payment verification, which is fine except I that password would only be usable on one computer, which again is fine, unless you reformat your harddrive. (see example below)

I keep running into a problem with a video game manager called GAME FRONT. I had to pay through paypal, then got a password and which should be usable for life, except every time I reformat my harddrive it won't recognize the same password because it thinks my computer (prior to the reformatting) is a separate computer which is not the case (this makes the original password useless at this point). So I have to email the creator of gamefront every time I need a new password. Now if he dies, stops supporting his software, or just losses his internet connection somehow, I will no longer be able to use his software, and his work will eventually be lost due to me getting a new computer or reformatting again. Also I have a desktop for home use and a laptop for work (but I still play games) I had to registrar his software twice with 2 different passwords.

So I guess what I'm trying to get across is that I think it would be a good Idea (due to pass experience) to somehow avoid the issue list above if at all possible.

3. Do you plan on implementing a similar type of password protection or would yours be different?


Again I love your work and I wouldn't mind paying for it, I just want to make sure I won't have to bother you every six months for a new password. Thanks I look forward to your response.

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General / Re: TurboRip v1.00: The PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 CD-ROM ISO/WAV/CUE Ripper

« on: Jul. 07, 2007, 12:52:21 PM »

Thanks for the info!

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General / Re: TurboRip v1.00: The PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 CD-ROM ISO/WAV/CUE Ripper

« on: Jul. 06, 2007, 06:02:09 PM »

No problem, I hope the donation helps!!! And I look forward to your next release, whether it be this tool or another translation!

I do have a question about this tool in it's current form though. Since their were timing issues with the tracks, should I use another program for dump my PC-Engine CD's or can I still use this to create a 1:1 copy? If for the time being I should use another program, do you have any suggestions? I'm looking for the best possible method to create 1:1 copies. Thanks in advance for any information!

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General / Re: TurboRip v1.00: The PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 CD-ROM ISO/WAV/CUE Ripper

« on: Jul. 05, 2007, 10:20:05 PM »

Hello,
I've been a member of your forums for awhile but I don't normally post. I just came across this thread and was amazed at this tool that you created (I'm surprised I haven't heard of it before). I think it's a great tool and I hope you continue to release future versions of it. I just donated to your site because you deserve it for the hard work you've put into the patches and this tool. The second reason I donated is because I really hope you decide to continue work on this tool (It hasn't been updated in a while) it has great possibilities and I hope that it will soon be able to rip other systems as well. Since I'm a collector I have a large library of CD based games that I would like to catalogue I hope this software will help me achieve that. I own Sega CD, PC engine, PC-FX, CD-I, 3DO, Saturn, & PSX.

Anyway thanks for providing the community with the services that you do!

Psycho DeuceBag your also greatly appreciated as well!

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General / Cell phone emulation

« on: Jan. 11, 2007, 10:52:39 PM »

I know this site has nothing to do with cell phone games or shining force games for that matter but since their are some Japanese speaking people here I thought they might be able to offer some insight.

Shining Road to the Force I & II (made for FOMA cell phones in Japan)
Official Website link

I want to own this game whither it be via rom or actual download on to a phone. Since I live in America I can't figure out where to obtain this game for download or purchase.  I have contacted Sega of Japan but they won't write me back regarding this issue. I figured you might have some helpful information and if you do please respond, I would appreciate it. Thanks

Also does anyone know how to dump cell phone games onto a computer?

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Ys I & II Complete / Re: Just bought Ys

« on: Jan. 11, 2007, 07:30:26 PM »

No it was just my regular VISA card but it still makes me angry. I hope they'll run my card though again.

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Ys I & II Complete / Re: Just bought Ys

« on: Jan. 11, 2007, 03:20:50 PM »

Yeah I looked at them last night they look simple enough.

Although I have a complaint about VISA credit card company.

I send an email to Falcom to buy Ys I & II, III, VI, & Origins which totaled to about $245.

I thought I would be receiving my games soon but instead Visa called and stated they denied a Credit Card Transaction because it came from Japan and it totaled over $150. (I guess Japan is on a black list or something) So Now I have to email Falcom back and hope they will rerun my card for two separate transactions. VISA sucks.

Sorry for the rant but I thought I would let everyone know in case they try to purchase anything from Japan over $150.

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Ys I & II Complete / Re: Just bought Ys

« on: Jan. 11, 2007, 02:47:18 AM »

Thanks I really appreciate it!

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Ys I & II Complete / Just bought Ys

« on: Jan. 10, 2007, 12:34:32 PM »

Hi I just bought Ys: 1-2 Complete  (item number 874) from Falcom directly.

(I don't have it yet it's on it's way)

1. In the "read me" their is a link for an alternate sound track, but it doesn't work. Where can I get the alternate sound track from?

2. I thought I read somewhere that I have to go to Falcom's website to download a patch to correct some type of error, has anyone read that before?

3. IS their anything else I need to do other than download the patch and apply it to the game?

Thanks in advance for the help!

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LOH VI / Re: Buying Legend of heroes

« on: Mar. 31, 2006, 09:37:51 AM »

Thanks for the info!

I just want to make sure that these are also the most upto date versions of the Ys games. Does anyone know what the best Ys 4 game is?

Ys 1 & 2 Complete
Ys 3 ~The Oath in Felghana~
Ys 5 Limited Edition of Tsukikage no Destiny
Ys VI ~The Ark of Napishtim~

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LOH VI / Re: Buying Legend of heroes

« on: Mar. 30, 2006, 05:20:05 PM »

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding the number ordering. So Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki First & Second Chapter on the playasia site is really part 6 chapter one and then chapter 2 is a continuation of part 6, am I right in thinking this?

I thought that this game was part 1 and 2 in the legend of heroes saga.

Well if it is not, what is the most recent version of part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 that is not for a handheld? I noticed they released 1-4 on the Playstation and 1-3 on the Saturn I think, but are their counterparts on the Windows based PC versions better or worse than the Playstation/Saturn versions mentioned above?

Since I don't speak Japanese I'm having a hard time finding English info or pretty much any info on these games at all. I am taking Japanese in college next semester, so I want to buy the games now so when I learn the language I will be able to enjoy this series, and hopefully the Y’s series as well.

And if anyone knows of any good English website’s that have Falcom game info and game release info please post it here.

Please any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Special T

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LOH VI / Buying Legend of heroes

« on: Mar. 30, 2006, 02:24:32 AM »

I was looking for some info on this game and found some pictures and the game looks incredible if I am looking at the right one. I found the game on play Asia

Can someone tell me if this is in the same series as the game currently being worked on? I would also like to know

1. How many games are in the series?
2. Were they all made for the pc?
3. Where I can purchase the other games from the legend of heroes series for PC?
4. Also where can I purchase all the y's games for pc?

Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

- Special T