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Lagrange Point Reduction of Random Encounters

Original game : Lagrange Point

Platform : NES

Author : Fernando Xavier

Release date : 08 May 2024

Category : Improvement

Patch version : 1.0

Modifications : P

Downloads : 256

ROM Information

Database match: Lagrange Point (Japan)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File SHA-1: 674803A082FF316BB6950AED683A69B982942039
File CRC32: EAD4DEDC
ROM SHA-1: 2DC2C795421A5DB2427C460F35828A23BEBA9274
ROM CRC32: 743387FF

Hack description

Lagrange Point is a great Japanese RPG, but as it is common with Japanese RPG's the difficulty is high. One of the aspects of the difficulty is the annoyingly high random encounter rate which hinders exploration and can put off casual players.

This patch reduces the high encounter rate to the average encounter rate of the legendary Snes Final Fantasy 3 (6 in Japan), which averages to about 35 steps before encounters, greatly enhancing casual gameplay.

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Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
Fernando XavierOriginal Hacking

Reviews

Sweet!Uncle_Jo2024-05-20Version 1.0

I was able to walk around quite a bit before hitting any enemies outside. This is great because I'm definitely a casual RPG type of guy. Back in the day, as a kid, I'd have grinded all day, but anymore I appreciate a lighter, and shorter, experience.

It worked fine with the translation patch, no glitching detected, but I only played for about 15 mins. I played with FFEUX.

Something every RPG needsRed Soul2024-05-20Version 1.0

Does what it says on the tin and makes this gem actually enjoyable by not interrupting your exploration every 10 seconds to fight, fight and fight again. I'm currently playing through and the decrese in encounter rate does not impact one's ability to gather Korons (the game's currency) negatively at all. I dare say the rate could even stand to be lowered even more without any negative repercussions.

I hope the author will also create a no-flashing patch in the future to go with this, as this game is not at all photosensitivity-safe. You get flashing to an egregious degree as you navigate menus, enter combat and the like and it's quite bothersome even for people without these special needs.