- IDEAS MEGATHREAD -

[snouz]

This thread is compiling every general idea which has no owner and no current plan, and is not currently considered a "problem". This is to better organize issues. If someone want to work on some of these, you can re-open the related ticket.

GAME

• Localization: Add support for changing place names #422
• Animated battle background textures size is hardcoded #389
• Make scene fade-out/fade-in transition duration configurable #357
• Widescreen in battles only #344
• h.254 video support #278
• Custom models import #267
• Configurable "low-life" color #263
• Health bar for enemies #246
• Fully customizable keyboard controls #9
• AI: Battle command simulation #55
• Window color in Memoria.ini #120
• Scaling Font Size #129
• Request: Remove the 4 man party restriction #235
• Gambits~Conditional Command Triggers #57
• Create a music playlist for a track (e.g.: battle music offers 4 or 5 different tunes, in order or random).
• Problem of controlling the character with the mouse. #416
• Suggestion: Dual-language support #515
• Faster menu browsing speed #649
• Option for no fade-in and fade-out in battle #628
• Idea: button to switch between vanilla and modded backgrounds #627
• Display learnable abilities of weapon in shops and synth shops #595
• Walkmesh viewer: Display X/Z coordinates at the center of triangles #571
• Restrict speech bubbles to canvas (don't display on black bars) #506
• lvl 1 runs: remove xp from 3 last bosses #475
• Controller layouts directly in Memoria #454
• Ideas - Add crowd noise #882
• Idea: make rain drop effects more horizontal #685
• Idea : Better Auto Battle feature  #431
• Option to change the transparency mode of shadows #447

CARDS

• Add option to Card auto Discard to keep cards depending on arrow quantity #887
• Set up Triple Triad's special rules (DV WIP)
• Idea: shiny cards #850

CHEATS

• Option to track time only when player actually plays #277
• Items Tracker or show <!> at the localisation of an item #272
• EXP / CP / Gils multipliers in .ini #269
• Freeze Chocobo Hot and Cold timer #266
• Oglop Cid in the Desert Palace #174
• Suggestion Auto-cure option (instead of attack) #591
• Cheat to prioritize friendly monsters over normal ones. #465

LAUNCHER

• A list of activated mod directly in the launcher #311
• A way for a mod to change the Launcher image #310
• Resolution dropbox should list selected monitor's available res instead of primary #321
• Add visual feedback for extraction of archive #769
• Adding update button in Installed Mods #768
• Change mod catalog to be json instead of XML #645
• Mod catalog checking different repos (listed in a file) #644

META

• Way to change a command via AbilityFeature.txt
• Suggestion: Convenient battle configuration framework #403
• Better support Linux/Steam Deck (QoL, documentation) #319
• Support for a MOD folder #320
• New configuration format #121
• Harmony & Mod Support #124
• Adding a placeholder in the exported text dialogues for space bars at start of the line? #164
• No placeholder for some character names in the export text for language beside English #163
• Audio Export is ignored/not working #275

[reverieAR]

21:9 ultrawide support would be nice

[snouz]

21:9 ultrawide support would be nice

It's in the list, #186, I tried to add this feature recently, but I haven't found the right way to do it yet (couldn't make it stable and found that it multiplies the number of issues with specific backgrounds) and I put the idea aside as I think the benefits are debatable.

Are you still able to select a 16:9 resolution on a 21:9 screen? I don't own one, I can only emulate that aspect ratio.

[Naarin]

What about having the possibility that the characters join at level 1 ?

[Felipefpl]

21:9 ultrawide support would be nice

This wouldnt create problems with moguri mod?

[reverieAR]

FFNx manages to do 21:9 on Final Fantasy 7 with AI upscale backgrounds.

[snouz]

FFNx manages to do 21:9 on Final Fantasy 7 with AI upscale backgrounds.

21:9 ultrawide support would be nice

This wouldnt create problems with moguri mod?

It depends what you mean by 21:9.

• If you're talking about not changing size/width of images and just make battles/worldmap/very wide backgrounds 21:9, this is very achievable, just temporarily shelved due to code complexity.
• If you're talking about zooming on screens that are not widescreen, this is not easy but feasible. It could be a feature, I could see it as an option, I don't yet know what would be the consequences of it though (camera panning problems? scenes with custom code? invisible actors? backgrounds where you'd never see the top of?)
• If you're talking about generating the missing pixels with AI... I don't see it happening in FFIX... That's herculean, this engine was not made to support that at all (due to the specific structure of background images and how they're stored), it would also be quite disrespectful IMO.

I don't see the problem with Moguri though, which is just texture replacement. I'm working on these features in Memoria to then update Moguri (which is coming soon too)

[Felipefpl]

Good to know, thanks for the explanation. 👍

[Albeoris]

@snouz , @Tirlititi

Since Alternate Fantasy is the gold standard right now, my idea is about that, as there's no point in making multiple massive mods that change the difficulty of the game.

However, it seems to me that to implement this idea, changes are required in Memoria: I would like to have a convenient framework for customizing all fights (especially boss fights) and using it to make the battles less standard.

• Suggestion: Convenient battle configuration framework #403

[DV666]

For my part, here are the ideas I'd like to implement for Memoria:

• Way to change a command via AbilityFeature.txt (mentioned the idea to Tirlititi).
• Make it possible for the “Item” command to be double-cast (not tested, but I don't think this is currently possible right now) => The goal is to create a “Mix” command like FF5's alchemist.
• Create a music playlist for a track (e.g.: battle music offers 4 or 5 different tunes, in order or random).
• Set up Triple Triad's special rules (in progress on my side...)

And maybe a few other things, but that's mostly what's on my mind right now.

[Albeoris]

@DV666, do you plan to do some kind refactoring with QuadMist? :)
I checked it yesterday and it looks terrible (I spent 2+ hours to get that "I can play minigame" is a flag on NPC object, but reference to the player in DB is a part of script in event engine, and another hour to find where we filling Enemy and Player Hands x.x)

I guess we can introduce Memoria.CardGame project, and move all types to it except Unity-classes like MonoBehaviour and ScriptableObject

// Memoria.CardGame.dll
public interface IQuadMistGameView
{
    public TextMesh WinScore { get; }
    public TextMesh LoseScore { get; }
    public TextMesh DrawScore { get; }
    public TextMesh CardTypeCount { get; }
    public TextMesh CardStockCount { get; }
    // ...
}

// Memoria.CardGame.dll
public sealed class QuadMistGameImplementation
{
    private readonly IQuadMistGameView _view;

    public QuadMistGameImplementation(IQuadMistGameView view)
    {
        _view = view;
    }
    
    public void OnStartMonoBehaviour()
    {
        // Moved spagetti-code
        QuadMistGame.main = this;
        InitResources();
        preBoard.InitResources();
        board.InitResources();
        ClearHands();
        ClearGameObjects();
        ClearStates();
        ClearInput();
        FF9Snd.ff9minisnd_song_play(66);
        StackCardInfo = new QuadMistCard();
        StackCardCount = 0;
    }
}

// Assembly-CSharp.dll
public class QuadMistGame : MonoBehaviour, IQuadMistGameView
{
    private readonly QuadMistGameImplementation _impl;

    public QuadMistGame()
    {
        _impl = new QuadMistGameImplementation(this);
    }
    
    private void Start()
    {
        _impl.OnStartMonoBehaviour();
    }
    
    public TextMesh winScore;
    public TextMesh loseScore;
    public TextMesh drawScore;
    public TextMesh cardTypeCount;
    public TextMesh cardStockCount;

    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.WinScore => _winScore;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.LoseScore => _loseScore;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.DrawScore => _drawScore;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.CardTypeCount => _cardTypeCount;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.CardStockCount => _cardStockCount;
    
    // ...
}

After we hide unchangeable Unity-code beyond the interface, we can start the refactoring of logic.

    // Before:
    private void Start()
    {
        // Moved spagetti-code
        QuadMistGame.main = this;
        InitResources();
        preBoard.InitResources();
        board.InitResources();
        ClearHands();
        ClearGameObjects();
        ClearStates();
        ClearInput();
        FF9Snd.ff9minisnd_song_play(66);
        StackCardInfo = new QuadMistCard();
        StackCardCount = 0;
    }
   
    // After:
    public void OnStartMonoBehaviour()
    {
        var ctx = GetTetraMasterContext();
        InitializeGameMode(ctx.Mode);
        InitializePlayer(ctx.PlayerData);
        InitializeOpponent(ctx.OpponentData);
        InitializeBackgroundMusic(ctx.Music);
    }

Something like that.
But it must be definitely done when no one is working with this place. :)

[Felipefpl]

Just an idea: wouldnt be better to fix (if it's possible) or close all oldest issues before this one to give at least a feeling of closure to the ppl who posted them? Just some food for thought. ;)

[Albeoris]

Just an idea: wouldnt be better to fix (if it's possible) or close all oldest issues before this one to give at least a feeling of closure to the ppl who posted them? Just some food for thought. ;)

That is what @snouz did in the beginning of this thread.
But we still have our own wishes, and they do not always overlap with existing issues, but some of them are too important to be closed.

[snouz]

Just an idea: wouldnt be better to fix (if it's possible) or close all oldest issues before this one to give at least a feeling of closure to the ppl who posted them? Just some food for thought. ;)

I've done the cleaning, but of course if an issue becomes a real project, lets reopen that thread.

I'm myself opening ideas, adding them here and closing immediately, this way the ideas are here to be explored in the future by anyone, but the "issues" board stays usable as a "current" issue/progress tracker.

[Felipefpl]

That is what @snouz did in the beginning of this thread.

I know but i'm talking about the other issues not mentioned there. ;)

[DV666]

@DV666, do you plan to do some kind refactoring with QuadMist? :) I checked it yesterday and it looks terrible (I spent 2+ hours to get that "I can play minigame" is a flag on NPC object, but reference to the player in DB is a part of script in event engine, and another hour to find where we filling Enemy and Player Hands x.x)

I guess we can introduce Memoria.CardGame project, and move all types to it except Unity-classes like MonoBehaviour and ScriptableObject

// Memoria.CardGame.dll
public interface IQuadMistGameView
{
    public TextMesh WinScore { get; }
    public TextMesh LoseScore { get; }
    public TextMesh DrawScore { get; }
    public TextMesh CardTypeCount { get; }
    public TextMesh CardStockCount { get; }
    // ...
}

// Memoria.CardGame.dll
public sealed class QuadMistGameImplementation
{
    private readonly IQuadMistGameView _view;

    public QuadMistGameImplementation(IQuadMistGameView view)
    {
        _view = view;
    }
    
    public void OnStartMonoBehaviour()
    {
        // Moved spagetti-code
        QuadMistGame.main = this;
        InitResources();
        preBoard.InitResources();
        board.InitResources();
        ClearHands();
        ClearGameObjects();
        ClearStates();
        ClearInput();
        FF9Snd.ff9minisnd_song_play(66);
        StackCardInfo = new QuadMistCard();
        StackCardCount = 0;
    }
}

// Assembly-CSharp.dll
public class QuadMistGame : MonoBehaviour, IQuadMistGameView
{
    private readonly QuadMistGameImplementation _impl;

    public QuadMistGame()
    {
        _impl = new QuadMistGameImplementation(this);
    }
    
    private void Start()
    {
        _impl.OnStartMonoBehaviour();
    }
    
    public TextMesh winScore;
    public TextMesh loseScore;
    public TextMesh drawScore;
    public TextMesh cardTypeCount;
    public TextMesh cardStockCount;

    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.WinScore => _winScore;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.LoseScore => _loseScore;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.DrawScore => _drawScore;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.CardTypeCount => _cardTypeCount;
    TextMesh IQuadMistGameView.CardStockCount => _cardStockCount;
    
    // ...
}

After we hide unchangeable Unity-code beyond the interface, we can start the refactoring of logic.

    // Before:
    private void Start()
    {
        // Moved spagetti-code
        QuadMistGame.main = this;
        InitResources();
        preBoard.InitResources();
        board.InitResources();
        ClearHands();
        ClearGameObjects();
        ClearStates();
        ClearInput();
        FF9Snd.ff9minisnd_song_play(66);
        StackCardInfo = new QuadMistCard();
        StackCardCount = 0;
    }
   
    // After:
    public void OnStartMonoBehaviour()
    {
        var ctx = GetTetraMasterContext();
        InitializeGameMode(ctx.Mode);
        InitializePlayer(ctx.PlayerData);
        InitializeOpponent(ctx.OpponentData);
        InitializeBackgroundMusic(ctx.Music);
    }

Something like that. But it must be definitely done when no one is working with this place. :)

... Ugh... I'm very touched by your message my dear @Albeoris but you underestimate my level in C# ahahah xD I'm just doing some tweaking or small corrections... I'm doing my best for this Triple Triad feature ^^’.

[Echokiss]

Fix the problem with the 3 forced battles in Pandemonium are not escapable; To have the battles not give any exp or to remove the monsters immunity to any status effects, so that we can have a full lvl 1 party without having to a level 30 Zidane or 3 member having level 22, 22,23. This is for lvl 1 runs

[snouz]

Removing #250 as it was implemented in the latest update

[Albeoris]

the "issues" board stays usable as a "current" issue/progress tracker.

@snouz you can try to use Milestones for this. Not sure if it'll help but you can try.

[SpicyCactuar]

Suggestion: Dual-language support

[notdodgeball]

Request: I wish we could make just the battle music a little bit quieter. It's been bugging me for years and I'm sure I am not the only one, just chilling on one of the greatest soundtrack e... BAM! In some dungeons like Mt. Gulug with a chill music it's almost unbearable...

[dfmodius]

Request: some way to manipulate the number of nobles impressed, and whether Queen Brahne is impressed in the sword play minigame. This could either just focus directly on the result or simply relax the constraints on mistakes or reaction time. Either is perfect IMO.

#630

[DennySunshine]

Will there be a multiplayer mod at some point?
It would be wonderful if I could play the game together with my girlfriend.

[WarpedEdge]

Do you mean the one that was in the original? the setting of certain characters to controller 2 like the PS1 ver did?

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[DennySunshine]

Yes exactly, that would be really nice.

Of course it would be awesome if a 2nd player could also run around in the world, but that's probably far too time-consuming or even impossible.

(In general I'd think it would be cool if the whole party could run after the player, I still don't understand why this wasn't done in FF1-FF10, then you wouldn't feel so alone^^)

I also want to say a huge praise, the Memoria Mod is really amazing :D

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[canesalato]

Since I am playing this game in Japanese, in order to better study the language, I would love for a way to stop dialogues from automatically skipping. I understand this is done for style and they are generally not important dialogues, but it can be a little frustrating. :)

The crazy thing is that such dialogues skip even if you pause the game, which is something I have never seen in any other game. If that could at least be addressed, I would just pause and read at my pace.

Thank you for this wonderful project!