Square-Enix launched a
new Chrono Trigger DS site today featuring the following trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/v/a2Au0Vmu8yg&hl=en&fs=1You can also download a low-quality 5MB version hereIt looks as though the DS version might be just a port, with added multiplayer features for the minigames, a new dungeon, and other small additions, but the only definitive information as of yet is available on the official site after watching the video.
NEW DANCE OF THE MOMOYAMA SHOGUNATE >>> The Chrono Compendium now has new and improved hosting, simplifying a few hurdles and making administrator access easier. In light of the new hosting, I'm revising the forum ranking system, implementing the Aegis system in the navigation bar, and figuring out how our annual contests should be structured. FaustWolf is our newest administrator as well. If you'd like to join in the discussion, check out
this thread. The new hosting and leadership will be known as...
The Peach Mountain Shogunate! To celebrate CT DS and the new hosting, behold Gorgeous My Stage, from Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
here!
MAGUS PATCH >>> The visual overhaul of Guile in Chrono Cross is complete, thanks to the art and texture overhaul done by BROJ and touched up by Satoh. What are you waiting for? Grab this patch, load a save just before visiting Termina in Another World for the first time, and recruit Magus in Chrono Cross! here's a preview vid showing what you can expect from the patch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TG0r25AhkU. And here's the patch itself -- see the readme inside the zip for instructions and full credits, because this project is a labor of love carried through by the devotion of many dedicated fans!
Download here!
RELEASES >>> [1] Andrew Judson is the winner of the Spring's Gift fan art contest thanks to a wonderful piece depicting Ayla riding a Ptero. Check it out by clicking
here.
[2] Chrono Trigger's Russian translation has been posted to ROMHacking.net. Grab it
here.
[3] Ozzie created a screensaver of the Square Enix countdown site. Grab it
here.
[4] FaustWolf has created a Radical Dreamers patch for the 1MB ROM for fans using Macs that can't run Demiforce's EXE file. Grab it
here.
[5] Donutbandit0 has written a sweet explanation of how to trap rare Elements in Chrono Cross using the Cuscus. Find it
here.
REAL WORLD >>> [1] The current issue of Nintendo Power, a twenty year retrospective, lists Chrono Trigger as the 5th best SNES game ever. Thanks to Dombattag.
[2] EGM's June 2008 Retro issue lists Chrono Trigger as the franchise fans would be most thrilled to see a sequel to. The editor writes, "Chrono Trigger remains one of the most beloved role-playing games ever created thanks to its innovative storytelling and streamlined gameplay. Its follow-up, Chrono Cross, was more like a side story than a sequel, focusing on new characters and a minor plot point from Trigger. And since then-nothing. Well, almost nothing: Rumors circulated of a Square-held trademark for a "Chrono Break," which ignited speculation (it's a break in time! Or maybe a brake, like on a car?) until the trademark lapsed. These days, all the company does with the series is quash fan efforts to remake the original-and if they're going to all that trouble, why not put some effort into a sequel, too?"
[3] Masato Kato and Yasunori Mitsuda are still collaborating; this time, they developed a game called
World Destruction for the Nintendo DS. Hit that link to find the Wiki page; the plot sounds fascinating, as expected of Kato. I missed this, but
here it is, thanks to FaustWolf!
[4] Chrono'99 read that Mitsuda was originally asked to contribute to Final Fantasy XI, but was busy with Xenosaga. We know FFXI as the game that's keeping a lot of Chrono staff tied up at Square Enix and preventing them from making a new game. Read more
here.
HACKING AND PROJECTS >>> [1] Captain Dax is developing a neat Chrono Trigger savestate editor. If you're tired of using codes to give Magus the Shiva Edge or want to enable techs early, check it out
here and download an alpha version
here.
[2] Vehek found an action game Chrono sequel for RPGMaker2003 (sort of like the Zelda series), done in Spanish. Watch a Youtube preview
here and download
here.
[3] dan_death has sorted through all of the sound files generated from Chrono Cross' first game CD by Yazoo's dumping utility and identified which contain instrument samples versus the game's various sound effects. Intrepid sound data analysts can find a list of the instrument data files
in this thread. Sequencing data still needs to be found, but once it is, it should be possible to study the music format and import new music into Chrono Cross!
[4] Vehek has discovered a music importer for Romancing SaGa 3 and is testing it
here.
[5] Prophet's Guile made it to Gametrailers.com, w
here it got a bunch of views. Find links at the bottom posts
here.
[6] jsondag2 is coding a Chrono Trigger tech editor, and we need help identifying the various functions that determine tech properties. Basically this involves simply changing a byte or two in the Chrono Trigger ROM via jsondag’s tech editor and recording the resulting in-game tech effects. However, more advanced help in identification of enemy techs and figuring out how dual and triple techs are assembled is also crucial. Interested fans can check out the latest developments
in this thread and sign on to help.
FAN STUFF >>> Chronological Gangster is nearing completion, and he's posted a Youtube of Roc Boys with Ayla's Theme
here. Now to fanfiction. Nickolz wrote a one-shot piece about Fritz's travels that got him into trouble; find it
here. x_XTaCTX_x brings a short narrative about Queen Zeal to us with
This Throne. Moving on to art...AgniTheFire took four pictures from a recent con; the costumes are done very well: [
Frog -
Karsh -
Lynx -
Ozzie ] Next is a Kid piece by Satoh; find it
here. He also made a Wolflobe sword 3D model; find it
here and
here. Following that is a big, nice illustration by Jai featuring the Chrono Trigger characters; see it
here. Oatmeal1209 joins in with a humorous two-shot comic depicting Magus testing out Gato; find it
here. x_XTaCTX_x appears again with a Crono and Serge from iScribble; gaze at it
here. Next is a version of the Final Battle by Nimbus, viewable
here. From grey_the_angel comes a chibi version of Grobyc; take a look
here (
colored). Next, Princess Schala Zeal has posted several of her favorite Schala pieces; find it
here. Hmstr1hom also got in on the Forrest Gump action; check out
Crono Gump. Next are some original Chrono characters by ChronoWeapon. [
Garet Beldam (
Two) -
Tomo Levine (
Two,
Three) -
Lex Bluriver (
Two) -
Ty Drayguard (
Two) ] Now for something different: user Thacrudd made a new desk for his computer using Mammon Machine inspired panels. Check it out: [
One -
Two -
Three -
Four -
Five ]
DEAD PROJECTS >>> Due to inactivity or other problems, the following projects are being given Abandoned or Dead status on the
Fan Projects page: Ayla's Quest, Chrono Beat, Chrono Distortion, Chrono Origin, Chrono Trigger 8-bit, Project Frozen Flame, Radical Dreamers +, Unofficial Chrono Trigger 2.[hidden]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyTLGdXNBUYAll you sheep in search of a shepherd
Look up
To my stage
Gorgeous, my stage
Like a rose that blooms in nature
That sweet scent
Melody to surround us
(Sweet memory)
As our dream continues tonight,
Oh! Gorgeous my,
My stage!!
I think I've just become a die-hard fan of Dancin' and Lily![/hidden]
