Download Shining Tactics ROM Hack

This hack is the result of months of hard work. When it comes to changes I really don't know where to start. This started out as a hack where I wanted to add a new class (the SAGE class as you all remember from my previous hack), but it slowly grew into far more than that.

I could sit here and list out every minute change, but I think it would be far more prudent if I just listed the general changes I made and encouraged you all to try it for yourselves.

Let me get the first issue out of the way there are three glitches that must be known:

1. Do NOT enter the Tactical Base in New Granseal ever. The screen goes black and nothing happens. Yes, that means no Warrior's Pride for Jaha.

2. Once you return to Granseal (after the Nazca ship) for some reason the status screen kind of messes up. It's easily remedied by saving and reloading your game via SRAM. Even the glitch is minor and you can play through it with no real issue. Also it's only the first half of the return to Granseal that it effects.

3. I hate to spoil this, but in certain end game battle enemies will be spawning en mass. The trouble is in one particular battle the enemies spawn, but you cannot see them. I mean you can highlight the space they appeared in and it will tell you their stats, but you cannot visibly see them on screen. This is easily remedied by performing any action (casting spell, attacking said enemies, healing)

Alright now to the fun stuff:

>Accessories have been implemented in game. Armor, Rings, Shields, and Robes are sold by shops throughout the game. The new items offer more diversity into the characters.

>SAGE class replace the SORC class. SAGES get unique weapons that are unique only to them.

>Pre-Promoted characters stop gaining levels once they hit 20 so there is not power leveling to 30 or 40.

>90% of the spells have been altered to be much more effective and even more powerful.

>Character stats have been altered they are all roughly equal and more powerful then they would be in their original incarnations.

>MMNK's will only learn the level 4 version of their offensive spell. For instance a level 99 MMNK Sarah will know: Heal 3, Aura 3, Detox 3, and Blast 4. Where as a level 99 VICR Sarah will know: Heal 4, Aura 4, Detox 4, and Blast 4.

>Bird Battlers can now equip all of Slade's unique mithril weaponry giving Bird Battlers the largest Sword pool to pick from.

>Paladin's learn spells

>Of course with stronger character come much more powerful enemies. Mind you this is not a difficulty patch, but a game on normal here is probably at least on par with Super in the regular game.

All of Creed's Characters come promoted to their alternative class (IE Randolf is a BRN, Karna is a MMNK)

>All the promotion items have been converted to items that may be bought and used later on in the game. Though the items as they are can be used for alternative promotions. For the Archers it isn't problem because in this hack all the archers come promoted. For Jaha... well there is no Warrior Pride for him. He cannot legitimately be promoted to a Baron unless you keep in unpromoted by the time you back to Granseal. If you want a BRN early on then pick Randolf at Creeds. For Chester and Rick it's the same thing really though Eric comes as a PGNT so if you want one early pick him. For Kazin and Sarah their items haven't moved Kazin makes an interesting Sage (though if you do this Chaz will be your only WZRD) and Sarah makes a balanced MMNK, but I don't recommend making her a Monk she is far better as a Cleric and if you do this Frajya will be your only Cleric. Also keep in mind your characters will be gaining levels pretty fast too compared to the normal game so they are probably gonna hit 20 before Taros so if you want to alternatively promote Sarah or Kazin they may lag behind.

>Near the end of the game when you return to Granseal all the items in the Dojo, the Dwarven Village, and Yeel have been rearranged. I did not arbitrarily place them in random spots just check every pot and barrel and you'll find them. However, the items in question have changed and are now new end game equipment for your characters. Which leads me too...

>All the mithril equipment is awesome now. It's diverse powerful, and well maybe a little over powered in some cases. Also all the Evil weapons have been altered to not be cursed, and most cases be the ultimate equipment for that subset. (IE the Sword of Darkness is now the Ragnarok and is tied with the Chaos Breaker as the best sword in the game)

Character Spell Changes:

Sarah VICR
Heal 1-4
Detox 1-4
Blast 1-4
Aura 1-4

Sarah MMNK
Heal 1-3
Detox 1-3
Blast 1-4
Aura 1-3

Chester
Heal 1-4

Jaha
Sleep 1

Kazin WZRD
Blaze 1-4
Freeze 1-4
Muddle 1-2
Dao 1-2

Kazin SAGE
Dao 1-2
Raijen 1-3
Attack 1
Desoul 1-2

Slade
Sleep 1
Katon 1-3
Raijen 1-3
Dispel 1

Peter
Katon 1-3

Luke
Blast 1-4

Rick PLDN
Attack 1

Karna MMNK
Heal 1-3
Freeze 1-4
Boost 1
Slow 1

Tyrin SAGE
Apollo 1-2
Katon 1-3
Demon Breath 1-2

Randolf
Dispel 1

Higins PLDN
Freeze 1-4

Taya
Freeze 1-4
Demon Breath 1-2
Atlas 1-2

Skreech
Blast 1-4

Gyan
Slow 1-2

Sheela
Heal 1-3
Attack
Blaze 1-4
Detox 1-3

Chaz
Neptune 1-2
Blast 1-4
Freeze 1-4
Muddle 1-2

Lemon
Desoul 1-2

Item Name Changes

Fairy Powder-> Mage's Cloak
Shining Ball-> Wind Ring
Blizzard-> Holy Ring
Holy Thunder-> Phoenix Fury
Power Ring-> Iron Shield
Protect Ring-> Fire Ring
Quick Ring-> Iron Armor
Running Ring-> Power Suit
White Ring-> Full Moon
Black Ring-> Ice Ring
Evil Ring-> Chaos Ring
Misty Knuckles-> God's Hand
Giant Knuckles-> Fiery Fist
Evil Knuckles-> Gentle Soul
Short Axe-> Cotton Robe
Hand Axe-> Small Shield
Middle Axe-> Iron Ring
Power Axe-> Death Penalty
Heat Axe-> Thunder Storm
Atlas Axe-> Heavy Armor
Ground Axe-> Axe of Olympus
Rune Axe-> Pegasus Boots
Evil Axe-> Warrior's Passion
Nazca Cannon-> Green Beret
Buster Shot-> Burst Shot
Hyper Cannon-> Gauntlet
Grand Cannon-> Mega Buster
Evil Shot-> Dead Shot
Critical Sword-> Ninja Suit
Battle Sword-> Durandal
Force Sword-> Chaos Breaker
Counter Sword-> Grand Armor
Levanter-> Levanter (Has been altered)
Dark Sword-> Ragnarok
Valkyrie-> Aegis Shield
Holy Lance-> Ancile Shield
Mist Javelin-> Maelstrom
Halberd-> Luin
Evil Lance-> Knight's Honor
Short Rod-> Silk Robe
Bronze Rod-> Sleep Rod
Iron Rod-> (Enhanced)Quick Ring
Flail-> Silver Ring
Indra Staff-> (Enhanced) Protect Ring
Mage Staff-> Flame Rod
Wish Staff-> Ice Staff
Great Rod-> Speed Mantle
Supply Staff-> Angel's Rod
Holy Staff-> Safety Staff
Freeze Staff-> Abraxas
Goddess Staff-> Nirvana
Mystery Staff-> Dark Matter
Demon Rod-> Mage's Power
Iron Ball-> (Enhanced) Running Ring
Katana-> Murasame
Ninja Katana-> Thief's Cloak
Gisarme-> Masamune
Taros Sword-> (Enhanced) Power Ring
Pegasus Wing-> Paladin's Shield
Warrior Pride-> Windy Assault
Silver Tank-> Vampire Blood
Secret Book-> Icy Magic
Vigor Ball-> Fiery Orb
Chirrup Sandals-> Leather Armor

Anyway I don't feel like elaborating too much more than that. It would honestly be too much to right in one night. Without tooting my own horn too much I must say this is a master piece and thus I must thank my beta testers:

Beta Testers:
nateburke
Hungry
uglyboy8
aldur
osnappar
Guntzlegend42
Siel
T300
Shining Sol

Credit also goes to SonGosun for his May sprite.

All credit goes to Stordarth for the Higins sprite he worked very hard on it and deserves all the credit.