FFT: Tranquil (FFTT)

[Xifanie]

How many times did YOU attempt Dorter on your first playthrough? </running meme even in our community>

Final Fantasy Tactics is a really tough game to start playing completely in the blind.
It's really unforgiving; for example, nothing tells you you should keep separate saves!
I feel that many people hate the genre because this is one of the hardest SRPGs out there to learn, and yet it's the best in its genre.
FFT: Tranquil is meant to be an "easytype" for new players while trying to keep the experience mostly vanilla-like.

Highlights:

• ✅ All of the QoL Pack's hacks
• Several tips for new players so that they don't have to figure everything out on their own
• A warning stating that the player should save in a different slot when appropriate
• Gariland Generics have higher job levels and have Basic Skill/Item equipped as their secondary skillset
• ✅ Way higher JP gains (battles & propositions)
  
  • ✅ 45-99JP per action instead of 10-48 (15-72 with Gained JP Up)
  • ✅ 3x Proposition JP Gained
• ✅ Gained JP Up removed to encourage players to equip strategic support abilities
• ✅ Modified Exp gains; makes it harder to level up past story enemies, but easier to catch up
  
  • ✅ 10 ➡ 5 minimum exp gain per action
  • ✅ +3 exp per level difference (i.e. Attacker level < Defender level)
  • ✅ 20 ➡ 15 base exp on kills
  • ✅ Exp gain cap increased from 99 ➡ 100
  • ✅ Gained Exp Up revamped to a static +20 exp per action
• ✅ More starting items
• ✅ Higher starting Gil
• ✅ Greater Gil rewards
  
  • ✅ +Bonus Money ([Enemy Level + 4] * 250)
  • ✅ +War Trophies Gil (x100 ➡ x500)
  • ✅ 3x Proposition Gil Rewards
• ✅ Enemies with special jobs have lower stats
• Story/Sidequest recruits and guests come with far more job levels unlocked
• ✅ Jobs show which generic jobs they unlock
• Better Zodiac descriptions (WotL style)

Ideally:

• Nyzer's Pre-Battle Menu
• Allowing players to exit back to the world map to re-supply/grind

Tutorials:

You can view the text descriptions planned for the tutorials here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18i39RukW5Be_PcwJ67GBAzp2t0EtG8VOoJ5PDYrqkUc/edit?usp=sharing

Orbonne Fight Start	Tutorials explanation + allow skipping all tutorials
Orbonne Fight Start	Options Menu
Military Academy's Auditorium	Press L1/R1 to switch between character to add them to the squad
World Map	Buy chemist items, Learn abilities, Change jobs, recommend the Tutorials section
After Mandalia	Select button explanation
After Igros	Explain smart encounters
After Igros	Mention that different towns have different shop inventories
After Sweegy	Move-Find Item Explanation (Because it's your last/only chance to get items in Dorter)
After Dorter 1	Auto-battle explanation, Triangle button to pause
After Sand Rats	Permadeath Terminator explanation, and how they don't have to worry about their units permanently dying.
After Sand Rats	Zodiac Compatibility Highlighting Explanation
After Thieves' Fort	Soldier Office (Upgrade) Explanation + Invitation mechanic Explanation
After Igros 2	Stripping guests explanation (and how they don't have to do it in TLW)
After Fovoham Plains	Bench hack explanation
After Orbonne with Recruits	Propositions Explanation
After Zigolis Fight	Mention to buy xxxx? before proceeding because they won't be able to buy those for a bit
After Goug's Arrival	Warning for upcoming battle
After Mustadio's Recruit	Explain Unit Switching with L1/R1 on CT display
After Golgorand	Mention that the player can walk past Lionel castle
After Golgorand	Warn about the next chain of 2 battles
After Goltana's Military Meeting	Fur Shop Explanation
After Goltana's Military Meeting	Extended Warranty Explanation
After Back Gate of Lesalia Castle	Warn about the next chain of 4 battles
After Yuguo Woods	Warn about the next chain of 3 battles
After Bed Desert	Warn about the next chain of 2 battles
After Poeskas Lake	Warn about the next chain of 3 battles
After Inside of Igros Castle	Warn about the next chain of 3 battles
After Murond	Warn about the final chain of 5 battles

[Xifanie]

I want to tell new players some quick and easy tips that will help them learn the core elements of the game.
I didn't know I could change jobs!

corinne today shared with us that she didn't know she could tap R1/L1 to add other characters to the squad formation screen.

Of course there are tutorials, but many of us were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of them, or just thought we could easily figure everything on our own. Let's just teach the basics to new players so that they have a great experience, even if it's their first SRPG!

What do YOU wish you knew back when you played FFT the first time?

Tutorials and Quality of Life explanations


New Game

How familiar are you with this game?
-> New or never beaten it
-> Beaten it
You will receive 『Mini-Tutorials』, 『Warnings』 and 『Quality of Life Feature』 explanations during your journey.
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Are you familiar with the QoL pack?
-> No
-> Yes
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You will receive 『Quality of Life Feature』 explanations during your journey.

Orbonne

『Mini-Tutorial』
Pressing △ in battle will bring up the battlefield menu. You can then set your preferences in the "Options" menu.

Military Academy's Auditorium

『Mini-Tutorial』
You may select up to 4-5 units per battle. Press L1/R1 on the Squad Formation screen to switch between them.

Gariland

『Mini-Tutorial』
Make sure to change jobs, learn new abilities, and buy new equipment and chemist items when you can! Look up the "Organization" section in the "Tutorials" menu for more information.

Mandalia Algus Saved

『Mini-Tutorial』
The Select button is your friend; use it to unveil a massive amount of practical information and lore.

Igros

『Mini-Tutorial』
Every town has a different shop inventory. More items will become purchasable as you progress through the story.

『Quality of Life Feature』
Select green dots to engage in a random battle. Likewise, you can skip them by selecting blue/red dots.

Gariland (Rendezvous Event)

『Notice』
The Chocobo Defense Rendezvous has unlocked!

Sweegy

『Mini-Tutorial』
The Chemist's Move-Find Item ability allows you to pick up items on specific tiles. Each map has 4 different tiles with a hidden treasure. Be careful, because those tiles might also have traps!

『Quality of Life Feature』
Your opponents won't be able to pick up Move-Find Items and you will have a 100% chance to pick up the rare ones.

Dorter 1

『Mini-Tutorial』
The Auto-Battle feature lets AI fight for you. Press △ at any time to pause the flow of battle in order to revert to manual mode.

Sand Rats

『Mini-Tutorial』
Zodiac Compatibility between different units will increase (good/best) or reduce (bad/worst) most damage/healing sources, and the hit chance of many abilities.
Both good and bad compatibility can be either a blessing or a curse!

『Quality of Life Feature』
Press and hold □ on a unit on the battlefield to reveal their Zodiac Compatibilities!
Blue: Best
Teal: Good
None: Neutral
Yellow: Bad
Red: Worst

Thieves' Fort

『Mini-Tutorial』
In the ability menu in battle, pressing → will show when the selected ability will resolve compared to other spells/units.

『Quality of Life Feature』
Your units, other than {Ramza}, are protected against permanent death. Instead of expiring, they will become incapacitated for the rest of the fight.

Igros Scumbag Algus Facepunch

『Quality of Life Feature』
There's no need to strip Guests of their equipment in FFT: Tranquil / The Lion War. You'll receive their equipment as War Trophies at the same time as their departure.

『Mini-Tutorial』
Looking for new mercenaries, or even monsters to join your cause?
The Soldier Office and the Mediator's Invitation and Train abilities are the solution!
Guests in random battle may also randomly desire to join your party.

Find Teta Missing (Post Wiegraf 1)

『Quality of Life Feature』
If your party is full, you can always Bench up to 10 units to free up some space.
If you already have 20 units in your main roster, new recruits will be automatically benched.
Benching side-effects:
- Humans will lose all their available JP
- Monsters will be unable to reproduce while benched
- Custom names will be reset

Chapter 2 Orbonne

『Mini-Tutorial』
Want some extra Gil or JP? Check out the different Propositions at the Bar! You might even discover some Treasures or Lands! New Propositions will be unlocked as you progress through the story.

『Notice』
The Chicken Race and Treasure Hunt Rendezvous have unlocked!

Zaland Post-Battle

『Notice』
The Teioh Rendezvous has unlocked!

Zigolis Swamp

『Warning』
Once you proceed through the swamp, you won't be able to purchase Swords, Knives, Bows, Axes, Spears, or Heavy Armor for some time. You might want to stock up on extra equipment as your enemies will probably break or steal some of it.

Arriving in Goug

『Warning』
To progress with the story, attempt to leave Goug Machine City. A battle will ensue.

Mustadio's Recruit

『Mini-Tutorial』
Certain special characters have one or more sidequests available near the end of the game. It would be wise to keep them around.

『Mini-Tutorial』
To reorder your units in your Formation, select the CT view with L2/R2, then press L1/R1.

『Notice』
The Lost Heirloom Rendezvous has unlocked!

Golgorand Post

『Mini-Tutorial』
You may travel to the rest of the World Map once again. You will not trigger the next story battle as long as you don't select Lionel Castle specifically.

『Warning』
Travelling to Lionel Castle will force you into a series of 2 battles. You can always save after any battle, but it would be wise to save in a different slot as you will not be able to access the World Map during that time. This tip applies to all future series of battles.

Chapter 3 Start (Goltana's Military Meeting)

『Mini-Tutorial』
The Fur Shop is now open for business! The materials from poached monsters will be available for purchase there. However, you will need to learn a specific ability from the Thief to have the Clerk consider trading with you.

『Quality of Life Feature』
You can purchase your broken and stolen equipment back at the Fur Shop.

『Notice』
The Ball Rendezvous has unlocked!

Back Gate of Lesalia

『Warning』
To progress with the story, attempt to leave 「Lesalia Imperial Capital」. A battle will ensue.

Back Gate of Lesalia Post

『Warning』
Travelling to Orbonne Monastery will force you into a series of 3 battles.

Wiegraf Transforms into Velius

『Notice』
The Desert Minefield Rendezvous has unlocked!

Yardow Post

『Notice』
The Littering Rendezvous has unlocked!

Yuguo Woods Post

『Warning』
Travelling to Riovanes Castle will force you into a series of 3 battles.

Chapter 4 Start

『Notice』
The Shades of the Past Rendezvous has unlocked!

Post-Bed Desert

『Warning』
Travelling to Bethla Garrison will force you into a series of 2 battles.

Post-Bethla Garrison

『Notice』
The Temple Knights Rendezvous has unlocked!

Poeskas Lake Victory

『Warning』
Travelling to Limberry Castle will force you into a series of 3 battles.

Inside of Igros, Adramelk Victory

『Warning』
Travelling to Murond Holy Place will force you into a series of 3 battles.

Murond Holy Place, Funeral's Funeral

『Notice』
The All-Star Melee Rendezvous has unlocked!

『Warning』
Travelling to Orbonne Monastery will force you into a series of 5 battles. This is the Point of No Return*.
* FFT: Tranquil / The Lion War have New Game+ and Continue+

Ramza & Alma's Funeral

『Notice』
The Guarded Temple, Nightmares, Brave Story, An Ill Wind, Mirror Match, and Of Vagrants Rendezvous have unlocked!

[Akashachi]

I think that would be good if there was some mentioning before going to Goug that you will be locked in a fight after the cutscene and ask for a save in an alternative slot

[Akashachi]

Another suggestion now with TLW 2.0.

Reminders for when new Rendezvous are available