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Latest Patch: 1.69. If you have an earlier version, please download the latest patch as soon as possible.

The download has been updated to version 1.69. It includes all fixes up to this point. There is no need to re-download if you have patched in the fixes separately.

You know that game many aspiring devs create? The one starring their friends, often times based on a chat room, or some forums, or a MMO... or perhaps a fangame that barely resembles its source material. The one that gets maybe a half hour of gameplay finished and is completely unintelligible to anyone except that group of friends. Yeah, that one. Now, what if someone actually saw that project all the way through, and attempted to actually make it a fun, accessible, and playable game that was faithful to its source material?

Enter Legend of Balance. This game originally started out as a fun little project for friends, starring characters from Final Fantasy XIV. Over time, and with a ton of effort, it changed into a complete game of its own. It still stars our characters, and there are still a few injokes, but the plot has been set up as such that any Final Fantasy fan can get into the game and enjoy it as a light hearted Final Fantasy romp. Players of FFXIV will find quite a bit to enjoy as well. The story of the game takes place inbetween the end of FFXIV 1.0 and the start of A Realm Reborn(if you haven't played FFXIV, this part probably doesn't matter, and the game can be standalone).

The game revolves around a group of heroes, champions of the realm of Eorzea. In the midst of an intense battle to decide the fate of Eorzea, the heroes are transported away before facing certain death at the hands of Bahamut. Finding themselves separated in a brand new world, the heroes begin a journey to reunite and find a way home. However what starts off as a simple quest quickly unfolds into a classic journey of crystals, great evil, and steadfast allies. Before this adventure ends, they will discover the truth behind this strange new world, and uncover the binds that tie it to their own home and beyond.

-30 to 40 hours of gameplay, including a multitude of sidequests.

-Enjoy a faithfully recreated Final Fantasy battle system. Everything is as you remember it from the classics!

-Utilize classic abilities, including commands such as Jump, Runic, Blitz, Mime, Throw, Mix, Blue Magic, Dualcast, and much more, along with new commands and abilities based on other games in the series, such as Draw Out from Tactics.

-Equip Magicites to gain access to powerful summons and customize your stat growth.

-A huge cast of unique playable characters, including several hidden ones.

-Find and use faithfully recreated equipment. Favorites like the Ultima Weapon, Illumina, Brave Blade/Chicken Knife, Offering, and much, much more is all here to find and use to become unstoppable!

-Dozens of sidequests ensure there's plenty to do, with no need for excess grinding.

-Face off against familiar foes and brand new ones, including a nostalgia filled bonus dungeon for those who complete the main story.

-Facing a foe that your current party can't handle? Switch party members anytime, even in the middle of a fight!

-Buy rare and unique items at the Auction House, and battle in the Colosseum!

-Take part in minigames, including fishing and an arcade-style airship shooter.

-Customizable Battle Speed, Battle Mode, and Difficulty will get you the experience you want, be it tough as nails or a more relaxed game.

Latest Blog

Playing the game at higher resolution

Hey all! I just wanted to post a link to an upscaler that will let you play pretty much any rpgmaker game at a much higher resolution.

https://sourceforge.net/projects/magpie.mirror/

Download this and follow the instructions, open Magpie, then the game, then press alt+F11. I'd suggest using either the Anime4k or CRT upscalers for LoB. This will let you play the game in fullscreen and it will look really nice!

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author=RydiaMist
author=Reapergurl
Meh. It's backasswards, but at least I was able to download it, only to find I had already done so over two weeks ago...the f*ck...(just how do you do it Amelia)

Did you intend to distribute it unarchived? I mean, if you did then it's fine but...

(well it does leave a nice set of scripts for me to look at-and a LOT of them)
Yeah, it's unarchived because the compressing/encrypting it was causing some issues with installation for some people. Doing it this way just made it easier, and if someone wants in an encrypted project it's very easy to do so. I don't mind people checking out the scripts and stuff but I do request that people at least ask if they want to use something I've modified.


Ah. I see. Making sure I actually had the copy you distributed and not a copy someone had decided to distribute without your permission (been there countless times).

As for using anything, I hope RGSS knowledge isn't something I need anyone's permission for lol.

But I believe that at least one script I did find will replace another, more complicated and not really working script. Seriously, why is it so damn hard to bind keyboard keys to extra functions!?

And why ABCXYZLR? If I wanted to play Sega style, I'd play SMS/SG/S32X/SCD. Most RPG games I know use four !six face buttons as well as Start and Select.

◘/x/○/▲/L1/L2/L3/R1/R2/R3 FTW

Of course, Controller > Keyboard to me. Or better yet, wireless RB Strat || wireless GH Drum Kit w/2 Kick Pedals || Roland Midi Drum Kit > any Controller || Keyboard.
And now that I'm at Sundiland I don't know what to do again. My attention span is lousy.
author=theshadow
author=RydiaMist
author=Reapergurl
Meh. It's backasswards, but at least I was able to download it, only to find I had already done so over two weeks ago...the f*ck...(just how do you do it Amelia)

Did you intend to distribute it unarchived? I mean, if you did then it's fine but...

(well it does leave a nice set of scripts for me to look at-and a LOT of them)
Yeah, it's unarchived because the compressing/encrypting it was causing some issues with installation for some people. Doing it this way just made it easier, and if someone wants in an encrypted project it's very easy to do so. I don't mind people checking out the scripts and stuff but I do request that people at least ask if they want to use something I've modified.

author=theshadow
Thanks Rydia, but I dont have that either :(


It's obtained in the Crystal Cave, maybe you missed it? And as Firefly said, equipped items won't show up in the inventory screen.

author=Firefly84
I started to write some kind of walkthrough for this game.
But I just reached Aquaria.
So I can't help you with the Aegis Shield right now.
It is a strong shield. Perhaps you have equipped it to someone.


Wow, a walkthrough! Thank you for doing that, it must be a lot of work! =)
Ah thank you ,and apologies to Firefly84,it WAS being used but I now have the paladin shield,one more thing I would like to know,I went to Port Enaya and Goldbug disappeared where do I find him please,so I can acquire Phoenix

Cancel the bit about Phoenix I found it :)
author=Lawr
I just recruited Aeth and need to get to Sunndiland (sp?) and don't know what to do!

Sundiland is at the southernmost tip of the North Eastern continent
I just recruited Aeth and need to get to Sunndiland (sp?) and don't know what to do!
author=RydiaMist
Sorry for the slow response, theshadow is right, it's a directx issue. You can update your directx here as well:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35


Thanks, that worked!
author=RydiaMist
author=Firefly84
I started to write some kind of walkthrough for this game.
But I just reached Aquaria.
So I can't help you with the Aegis Shield right now.
It is a strong shield. Perhaps you have equipped it to someone.


Wow, a walkthrough! Thank you for doing that, it must be a lot of work! =)

Yep. That's why I totally forgot to keep track of the equipment. But I will mention all items found, Blue Magic Spells when available and persons of interest in it. For now it is still quite linear but it will get tough.
When I'm done, I will send it to you both per PM as a doc or docx or open office (what you prefer more). Then you can make changes directly.
author=RydiaMist
author=Reapergurl
Meh. It's backasswards, but at least I was able to download it, only to find I had already done so over two weeks ago...the f*ck...(just how do you do it Amelia)

Did you intend to distribute it unarchived? I mean, if you did then it's fine but...

(well it does leave a nice set of scripts for me to look at-and a LOT of them)
Yeah, it's unarchived because the compressing/encrypting it was causing some issues with installation for some people. Doing it this way just made it easier, and if someone wants in an encrypted project it's very easy to do so. I don't mind people checking out the scripts and stuff but I do request that people at least ask if they want to use something I've modified.

author=theshadow
Thanks Rydia, but I dont have that either :(


It's obtained in the Crystal Cave, maybe you missed it? And as Firefly said, equipped items won't show up in the inventory screen.

author=Firefly84
I started to write some kind of walkthrough for this game.
But I just reached Aquaria.
So I can't help you with the Aegis Shield right now.
It is a strong shield. Perhaps you have equipped it to someone.


Wow, a walkthrough! Thank you for doing that, it must be a lot of work! =)

Ah thank you ,and apologies to Firefly84,it WAS being used but I now have the paladin shield,one more thing I would like to know,I went to Port Enaya and Goldbug disappeared where do I find him please,so I can acquire Phoenix
author=Reapergurl
Meh. It's backasswards, but at least I was able to download it, only to find I had already done so over two weeks ago...the f*ck...(just how do you do it Amelia)

Did you intend to distribute it unarchived? I mean, if you did then it's fine but...

(well it does leave a nice set of scripts for me to look at-and a LOT of them)


Yeah, it's unarchived because the compressing/encrypting it was causing some issues with installation for some people. Doing it this way just made it easier, and if someone wants in an encrypted project it's very easy to do so. I don't mind people checking out the scripts and stuff but I do request that people at least ask if they want to use something I've modified.

author=theshadow
Thanks Rydia, but I dont have that either :(


It's obtained in the Crystal Cave, maybe you missed it? And as Firefly said, equipped items won't show up in the inventory screen.

author=Firefly84
I started to write some kind of walkthrough for this game.
But I just reached Aquaria.
So I can't help you with the Aegis Shield right now.
It is a strong shield. Perhaps you have equipped it to someone.


Wow, a walkthrough! Thank you for doing that, it must be a lot of work! =)
author=Firefly84
I started to write some kind of walkthrough for this game.
But I just reached Aquaria.
So I can't help you with the Aegis Shield right now.
It is a strong shield. Perhaps you have equipped it to someone.

No even if it is equiped I think it still shows in items
I started to write some kind of walkthrough for this game.
But I just reached Aquaria.
So I can't help you with the Aegis Shield right now.
It is a strong shield. Perhaps you have equipped it to someone.
Thanks Rydia, but I dont have that either :(
author=RydiaMist
Unfortunately that's a RMN thing, it just directs to the main download. I'm glad you were able to get to the other ones, though.


Meh. It's backasswards, but at least I was able to download it, only to find I had already done so over two weeks ago...the f*ck...(just how do you do it Amelia)

Did you intend to distribute it unarchived? I mean, if you did then it's fine but...

(well it does leave a nice set of scripts for me to look at-and a LOT of them)
author=theshadow
OK I am truy perplexed, i cannot find a cursed shield,and I have read EVERY post on here and no one seems to have said where it is,yet I need it for the VIP room. I have completed all quests inc. hunter quests,have all ppl for village,and all players except flame who i am going for next, but this is illusive. PM if not willing to show on here please

Bet the Aegis Shield in the colosseum to get thee Cursed Shield.

author=Reapergurl
The only link is the one at the top of the page which goes to MS OneDrive.

...

Nevermind; the Download Now button needs a redirect. Jeeeeeezzz....

Unfortunately that's a RMN thing, it just directs to the main download. I'm glad you were able to get to the other ones, though.
author=RydiaMist
Sorry for the trouble, did you try the Google Drive link as well? You can get that and then apply the 1.69 update to it (reminds me that link needs to be updated).



The only link is the one at the top of the page which goes to MS OneDrive.

...

Nevermind; the Download Now button needs a redirect. Jeeeeeezzz....
OK I am truy perplexed, i cannot find a cursed shield,and I have read EVERY post on here and no one seems to have said where it is,yet I need it for the VIP room. I have completed all quests inc. hunter quests,have all ppl for village,and all players except flame who i am going for next, but this is illusive. PM if not willing to show on here please
Sorry for the trouble, did you try the Google Drive link as well? You can get that and then apply the 1.69 update to it (reminds me that link needs to be updated).

author=Reapergurl
It refuses to download.

Really sad because I want to play this.

Guess it's off to the reject list... :(

EDIT: Suggested Storage Client: MEGA (50 GB FREE just for signing up!)
It refuses to download.

Really sad because I want to play this.

Guess it's off to the reject list... :(

EDIT: Suggested Storage Client: MEGA (50 GB FREE just for signing up!)
author=Jahsaanei
Is there anyway you can help me with that?

Your question has been answered in the former 5 posts.