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Yes NoComment No Thanks//////// Back to Top FFX International Changes by _Mace_ / sephirosuy *Version:* 2.0 | *Updated:* 07/23/08 | Search Guide | Bookmark Guide::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: F I N A L F A N T A S Y - X *#####: *#####: *#: :#* INTERNATIONAL #: #: #: :# Unofficial guide to all extras & differences ####: ####: :#: #: #: #: :# by Sephirosuy (sephiroth_y@yahoo.com) .#:. .#:. .#: :#. _Mace_ (scratchgamer@hotmail.com) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ------------ DISCLAIMER ------------You may not copy or reproduce this to any other places without permission.You are not allowed to use it for profit also. Please inform one or both ofus if you would like to host this guide, and obtain our permission beforedoing so.=================== Table of contents=================== 1) Introduction 2) FF-X versions' data summary 3) Language/Sphere Grid selection for Int. version 4) International Differences / Extras i. Sphere Grid ii. Abilities iii. Celestial Weapons' key item iv. Characters v. Aeon vii. Armor & Weapon Customization viii. Bosses ix. Fiends x. Other 5) How to obtain and play FFX Int on a NA PS2 6) Other Frequently Asked Questions 7) Credits 8) Contact+===================++ 1) Introduction ++===================+Thanks for clicking on the guide.This is a guide contains all the differences between the International and the Original version, also the extra stuffs in International which are enhancedthe game to be more advanced.Heard something different from the FF-X that you play? This guide will explainto you what the differences between the versions are.Keep in mind that while similar in most respects, the PAL and Internationalversions of FFX do have some differences, I'll make sure to specify whether ornot a change applies to one or both versions. Also, I just got my hands on a copy of the original Jp version of the game, andwill be playing through to verify some difference from this initial release ofthe game. +==================================++ 2) FF X versions' data Summary ++==================================+# Final Fantasy X~released for -NTSC U/C (referred to as the NA, or North American version) -NTSC J (referred to as the Jp, or original Japanese version) -PAL (released in Europe and Australia, many of the same changes as the International release. Referred to as the PAL version).# Final Fantasy X International~released for -NTSC J (released in Japan and Asia)-The original Japanese release is the only version with Japanese voice acting. Menus and subtitles are all in Japanese as well. It was released in Japan and Asia. -The North American version (NA) was the second release of FFX. It hit stores in (shocker) North America. English Voice Acting, English subtitles. Aside from a few minor changes, this is essentially the same game as released in Japan.-Final Fantasy X: International was released only a couple months after the NA release. It has the additions of the Dark Aeons, Expert Sphere Grid, and other things outlined in this FAQ. English Voice Acting, option between Japanese and English menus and subtitles.-The PAL version of FFX was release a few months after the Int release for Europe, New Zealand and Australia. There is no option for Japanese subtitles or menus, but it shares almost all of the changes that the FFX Int had over the first two releases of the game. This version can be found in various other languages as well. The PAL versions runs at 5/6 the speed of the NTSC versions.---------Epilogue: The Other Side of Final Fantasy X - Another Story/Eternal Calm----------This is a bonus ending of sorts that helps tell a bit of the tale about Yuna between FFX and FFX-2. No plot information to be found here. You can easily find a video of it on Youtube or Google video.-jobber2022497 has provided me with the information on how this bonus materialwas first released.JP: Included in bonus disc "Other Side of the Final Fantasy X" in the first run of FFX International (not the Asian, Korean, or Ultimate Hits versions).PAL: Included in bonus disc with Unlimited SaGa.NA: Included in demo disc of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (OPM) issue #75 (December 2003)+====================================++ 3) Language/Sphere Grid selection ++====================================+After you start a game playing the International version, you'll be asked threequestions, the problem is that these questions are in Japanese. They are asfollows. This isn't a direct translation, if anyone has a more accuratetranslation, contact me and I'll change this.1) Which Sphere Grid would you like to use? a) Standard Sphere Grid b) Expert/International Sphere Grid2) Are you sure? a) Yes b) No3) Select the primary language for subtitles and menu options a) Japanese b) EnglishNote that you can toggle the language selection on and off at any time duringyour game, but once you pick the Sphere Grid, you're stuck with it.+=============================================++ 4) PAL/International Differences / Extras ++=============================================+i. Sphere Grid---------------There are three Sphere Grids that span across the various versions of FFX.1) The Original Sphere Grid, that appears in the North American and Original Jprelease.2) The PAL/Int Standard Sphere Grid, which is very similar to the OriginalSphere Grid.3) The Expert Sphere Grid, which is an entirely new Grid added to the PAL/Intversions of FFX.The Original Sphere Grid and Standard Sphere Grid are similar in that eachcharacter has a clearly defined path that is blocked off at various places withLock Nodes. The only differences between the Original grid and the Standardgrid are the new abilities that are added to the Standard Grid, along with aminor change in number of nodes on the entire Grid. The Original Sphere Gridhas 828 nodes. The Standard Sphere Grid has 860 nodesThe Expert Sphere Grid certainly does have paths for each character to follow,but to the untrained eye it would seem that they don't. This, along with thefact that you'll want to plan your course with each character instead of justfollowing a given path, is what makes this particular grid "Expert." Kind of apoor choice of words, but meh. Other characters paths are readily accessibleto any character right off the bat, and there are more intersections thatconnect different paths than found in the Original and Standard Grids. TheExpert Sphere Grid also has a different background color, a gold like color, asopposed to they greyish background for the Original and Standard Grids. TheExpert Sphere Grid has 792 nodes.http://www.geocities.com/games_ps2_pc/ESGOSG.gifExpert Sphere Grid paths, credits to Games for the map together, I helped himwith defining the routes as shown in the FFX Ultimania Omega. Stat gains from each grid: These are stat bonuses from each character's partof the grid. Every node each of the three grids is accounted for, as there areno "unclaimed" parts of any Sphere Grid with the exception of some Lock nodesthat connect two Sphere paths. These can either be considered off limits toeither character or fair game for either, it's up to you.--------------------Standard Sphere Grid--------------------**Stat changes that appear in the PAL and International Grids will be shownnext to the corresponding stat in parenthesis.OSG boosts Tidus Yuna Auron Kimahri Wakka Lulu RikkuHP 2600 2600 3600 1400 3800 2200 3200Strength 39 10 36 11 40 9(11) 25Defence 24 10 22 9 20 46(48) 17Magic 6 43 6 6 23(27) 34(36) 18M Def 2 36 8 2 4 58(60) 10(12)MP 130(140) 260 120 100 180 340 120Agility 30 36 12 7 29 16 43(44)Luck 1 8(10) 1 0 1 4 1Evasion 19 38 10 0 13 44 0Accuracy 19 4 1 7 25 2 12------------------Expert Sphere Grid------------------ Tidus Yuna Auron Kimahri Wakka Lulu RikkuHP 2000 1800 3600 200 3400 2000 3200Strength 31 16 47 2 31 9 18Defence 21 22 22 2 17 32 11Magic 9 41 6 2 33 30 15M Def 3 33 22 0 0 48 11MP 190 220 40 0 120 240 200Agility 30 30 11 0 16 17 42Luck 3 0 0 0 2 0 9Evasion 19 28 8 0 10 43 4Accuracy 18 0 1 0 27 10 11ii. New Ablities---------------- a. Extra Skills ( both Original and International Sphere grid ) Extract Power/Mana/Speed/Ability -Causes enemy to drop corresponding Spheres instead of common/rare item drop. Number of Spheres drops is equal to the number of items that would've been dropped originally. Nab Gil -Steal Gil from enemies while physically attacking. Same damage constant as Attack or Skill commands. 30 Mp, Rank 3. Full Break -Inflicts all four Breaks (Power, Magic, Armor, Mental) with a 100% base infliction rate (subject to resistance). b. Extra Specials ( both Original and International Sphere grid ) Pifer Gil -Steal Gil from enemies at the cost of 20 Mp. Rank 3 action. Same success rate formula as Steal/Mug (100%-50%-25%-12.5%-etc). Quick Pocket -Can use Items at a lower recovery time (Rank 1) at the expense of 70 Mp. c. Quick Hit MP -Quick Hit skill requires 36 MP, up from 12 MP for Original version. -Changed from a Rank 1 action to a Rank 2 action (more recovery time).iii. Celestial Weapons' key item---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ + + +| Celestial | Crest & Sigil for | Chest & Sigil for || weapon | ORIGINAL | INTERNATIONAL |+ + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Tidus' Calabog | SUN (not been changed) SUN |------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Yuna's Nirvana | MOON (not been changed) MOON |------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Auron's Masamune | MARS | SATURN |------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Wakka's World Champion | JUPITER | MERCURY |------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Lulu's Onion Knight | VENUS | MARS |------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Kimahri's Spirit Lance | SATURN | JUPITER |------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Rikku's God Hand | MERCURY | VENUS |------------------------------------------------------------------------------**Note that the Crest and Sigil names remain unchanged in the PAL version.iv. Characters--------------- - All of Wakka's Overdrives have received a damage bonus based on the amount of time left on the timer. This was the case with Auron and Tidus in the NA/Jp versions, but did not affect Wakka's OD. The damage modifier is as follows: 1 + [TimeRemaining / (2 * TimeAllotted)] For information regarding attack formulas and modifiers, reference SinirothX's Stat Mechanics FAQ. - You can no longer wait the timer out on Attack Reels and expect the last slot to end on a "2 Hit." This is only for the PAL version, it has remained the same in the International version. (Remember that if you let the time run out in the International version, you won't be granted the time bonus). - Auron's Tornado now hits twice instead of once. The attack power has been altered as well. In the NA and Jp versions it hit once with a Damage Constant of 25, 20 if you didn't input the button sequence in time. In the PAL and Int versions, both hits have a DC of 20. - In the Original Jp version, Auron's Masamune had a more powerful damage modifier. It was essentially twice as powerful as the Masamune in the PAL, Int and NA versions. The modifier in the original Jp release is as follows: (130 - [100 * Auron's current HP Auron's Max HP]) 30 The modifier used in the PAL/Int/NA versions is as follows: (130 - [100 * Auron's current HP Auron's Max HP]) 60v. Aeons-------- a. Anima - Anima's Oblivion now hits 16 times instead of once. The damage constant for each hit is 4, whereas it used to be a damage constant of 75 for the single hit. b. Magus Sisters - The Magus Sister's Delta Attack now hits 6 times, instead of once. The damage constant which was originally 60 has now been broken up into 10 for each hit. c. Yojimbo -Yojimbo's initial compatibility has been raised from 50 to 128. -Yojimbo's attack formula has been altered. Motivation by Gil has been doubled, and the Compatibility is divided by 4 instead of 30 in the initial steps of the formula. A full Overdrive no longer adds just 2 to the final Motivation, it now adds 20 in the PAL/int version. -In short, it is now MUCH easier to get Yojimbo to perform Zanmato than it was in the NA and Jp release. -The calculations for Yojimbo's free attacks remain the same in all games. Chance of YOjimbo performing a free action: 1024/Compatibility c. Extra abilities -Aeons can learn the following skills, = Extract Power ( Power Sphere x 20 ) = Extract Mana ( Mana Sphere x 20 ) = Extract Speed ( Speed Sphere x 20 ) = Extract Ability ( Ability Sphere x 20 ) = Full Break ( Dark Matter x 2 ) vii. Armor & Weapon Customization---------------------------------- a. Extra abilities -Weapons: = Distill Power ( Power Sphere x 2 ) = Distill Mana ( Mana Sphere x 2 ) = Distill Speed ( Speed Sphere x 2 ) = Distill Ability ( Ability Sphere x 2 ) -Armor: = Ribbon ( Dark Matter x 99 ) -Grants Immunity to all status effects other than Delay and Instant Death.viii. Bosses------------- a. Dark Aeons -Dark Aeons are the optional bosses. You can fight them in the following locations: Aeons Locations ------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Dark Valefour = Entrance of Besaid Village. Dark Ifrit = Entrance of Al-Bled Home, talk to the person standing near the hole, and choose "yes". Dark Ixion = North part of Thundar Plain, talk to the person under the lightning tower. Dark Shiva = Entrance of Macalania Temple. Dark Bahamut = The most inner area in Zanarkand Dome. Dark Yojimbo = Exit from the end in Cavern Of Stolen Fayth (do not use the teleport panel). Dark Anima = Main Entrance of Mt. Gagazet after solving the trial which using Wakka's blitzball again. Dark Magus Sister = Enter Mushroom Rock from Mi'ihen Highroad, get close to the 2 women. b. Penance -After defeating all Dark Aeons, Penance will appear as a location in the map list form airship. Select it to battle. c. Omega WEAPON's stat boosts NA/Jp stats PAL/Int stats Hp: 99,999 Hp: 999,999 Mp: 1 Mp: 999 Str: 54 Str: 64 Mag: 50 Mag: 57 Def: 80 Def: 90 MDef: 20 MDef: 80 Agi: 32 Agi: 38 Acc: 0 Acc: 0 Eva: 0 Eva: 0 Luck: 15 Luck: 15 **Note that in the PAL/Int version, Omega also absorbs every element.ix. Fiends---------- -Some non-boss enemies have undergone some changes in the PAL and Int versions as well. 1) Swamp Mafdet (Via Purifico, armored mole) -AP changed from 0 to 240, 480 for Overkill 2) Puroburos (Omega Ruins, Bomb species) -Strength increased from 36 -> 40. Defense increased from 40 -> 60. Magic increased from 25 -> 32. MDef increased from 1 -> 20. -Petrification and Death resistances both changed from 0 (NA, Jp) to 120. -Originally had no resistance or affinity to the Fire element. In the NA, PAL and Int versions, Puroburos absorbs Fire elemental attacks.x. Other-------- a. Text -The texts for subtitles and the number of damage has thicker outline. b. Config menu ( only for NTSC/J ) -2 extra options which are: = Language (English / Japanese) = Loading (HDD / DVD ROM) c. In the original Jp release, characters slumped over slightly when their Hp dropped below 50%, but SOS statuses didn't come into effect until they were at less than 25% Hp. d. In the original Jp release, there was no save sphere at the Monster Arena. Kinda nice to know that even the NA gamers benefit from a luxury that some gamers didn't have, huh? e. In the random battles in the PAL/Int versions, when a character says something, it'll appear in subtitles in the middle of the screen. f. Behemoth King's Meteor final attack can be prevented in the Int/PAL version upwards of ten times. If defeated with a physical attack and a capture weapon, Meteor is bypassed. Once the gamer catches ten Behemoth Kings, this method will cease to work. g. In the International version, the functions of the X and O buttons have been switched. X is now cancel, and O is now confirm. This also changes the button presses of Auron's Bushido Overdrive. This is standard operating procedure for Japanese games, they tend to have O as the confirm button, whereas NA games tend to have X as a confirm button. h. In the North American version and original Jp release, you can repeatedly Bribe a fiend 0 Gil to get a missed Bribe to register. In the PAL/Int versions you need to Bribe at least 1 Gil. i. In the North American version, Al Bhed Primer 26 is listed as XVI (16), instead of XXVI. This was corrected in the PAL and International versions. j. In some of the International releases, there is what is known as a New Game + glitch. It's poorly titled, as all that happens is you restart from Home. There is a FAQ about it hosted on GameFAQs, you can read more about it there. k. In the original Jp version, a fiend had to be Bribed 20x its Max Hp for it to be a successful Bribe. In all three subsequent versions (NA, Int, PAL), Bribing was altered to allow success for values less than that, although the less you Bribe the lower the success rate. The most cost efficient amount to Bribe is 10x Max Hp. l. In the original Jp version winning the game against the Luca Goers awards the player with a lousy Potion. In all subsequent versions you're given a Strength Sphere for your efforts. m. In the original Jp version, when an enemy is completely Immune to an attack "GUARD" will be shown. In the subsequent versions, this is changed to "IMMUNE". n. In the PAL, NA and Int versions, when you overkill an enemy you'll see OVERKILL appear above their head. In the Original Jp version, it was OVER KILL. Two words, not one. o. In the original Jp version, there was no option to sort equipment in the menu.5) How to obtain and play FFX: International on an North American PS2-----------------------------------------------------------------------You'll need to import your copy of FFX International from a foreign site. I highly recommend www.play-asia.com. Very reliable, and you get a $5 coupon with each order. I've imported about two dozen games, every one of them from this site. Of course you might also want to check out eBay before throwing down full price as well as overseas shipping for the game.-If you have a PS2 Slim, you will need a flip top cover to replace your current one.-If you own a large PS2 you'll need a Slide Card to allow you to use your Swap Magic disc.-You can easily find more information regarding specifics about PS2 versions and the most compatibile Swap Magic version, as well as the installation methods for any hardware by simply doing a Google search. No, don't go make a topic about it on the board asking how to do it, actually Google search it and you'll find all the information you'll ever need.-All in all your Swap Magic should cost you around $20, the game between $20- $40, and the flip top cover/slide tool about $10. Add in shipping and you'll be spending no more than $80, unless you're getting ripped off.6) Other Frequently Asked Questions----------------------------------- Q: Can I play FFX International on my North American PS3? A: Nope. PS3 is only region free for PS3 games. If you want to play a PS2 game on your PS3 it must be from the same region. Q: Can I use my NA/Jp save on a PAL or Int game? A: Nope. The only saves that can be transferred from other games are the original and Ultimate Hits/Greatest Hits versions of the game from the same region. You can't use a PAL save or an Int game either, for that matter. Q: Why was this extra content left out of the NA version of the game? A: It wasn't left out, it simply didn't exist yet. The only reason the PAL release received the Int extras was because of its very late release date. Q: What's this New Game+ thing I've heard about? Is it in my version? A: It's not a New Game+ feature, it's a glitch that allows you to go back in the storyline (Home, specifically). You can't restart from the beginning. This glitch only occurs in some of the initial releases of the Int version, it can't be found in any other release, or even the Ultimate Hits of the Int version. Q: Dark Valefor Glitch? A: Again, this only occurs in some of the first releases of the Int version, it doesn't appear on the UH version either. If you load a save from the Int version in which you've experienced the glitch to the Ultimate Hits version of the game then the glitch will still be present, however. 7) Credits-----------Thanks to Sephirosuy for allowing me to update his FAQ.-Thanks to jobber2022497 for information regarding the Epilogue and how it was released.-Thanks to the FFX community on GameFAQs for their help. This FAQ wouldn't be as accurate as it is without the help of the other board members.-I've also used the FFX Ultimania guides for information in this FAQ. Great source of information about this game. If you're a big fan and can get over the issue of the Ultimania guides being exclusively in Japanese, then I'd advise picking one or all three of them up.8) Contact----------If you have anythings to info me, you can e-mail to me, I'm very welcome yourmail even comments. 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