Phantasy Star III: Nial Edition
Created by: Edge (From Edgesoft Developement)

Contents:

1. Disclaimer
2. Usage of this Patch
3. Changes made from original Phantasy Star III
4. Credits
5. Future Plans

1. Disclaimer

I am (Edge is) the sole creator of "Phantasy Star III: Nial Edition",
anyone is allowed to revise the script, edit the patch, or even
upload it to their websites, provided this text remains intact inside
the zipped file.

Any modifications to the patch must include all names that are found
in "4. Credits" in their entirety. I would also appreciate being
emailed at daillestedgearound@hotmail.com if there is a modification
made to this rom, simply so I can enjoy it as well.

Phantasy Star III, and all elements surrounding Phantasy Star, are
property of Sega.

2. Usage of this Patch

Using an .IPS patch is pretty simple... I would heavily suggest
using SEGATOOL as they are proud sponsors of this rom hack...
I'm JK, I don't have any sponsors, but SEGATOOL is an easy
way of applying an IPS patch to a genesis rom. Simply put
both the IPS patch, and the rom into the same folder, and click
"Use IPS patch", select the .IPS, and then the rom you wish to
change into "Phantasy Star III: Nial Edition".

This patch thus far, has only been tested (and worked) with
the rom file "Phantasy Star 3 - Generations of Doom (UE) [o1]"
The .bin, not the .smd... Others may work, and if so feel free
to drop me a line at either my email stated above, or at the
Phantasy Star Cave's message boards.

3. Changes made from original Phantasy Star III

Namely, the script has been heavily edited to make the game
more understandable, and give characters more, well...
Character! Script has been HEAVILY edited from it's original
and now seems more lively, and exciting than ever before.

About 90% of the equipment has been renamed, to make more
sense and fit better into the "Algo" universe. Also almost all
the equipment has been weakened, and toned down, to give the
game more difficulty due to the doubling of EXP and MST.
Royal/Planar equipment kept it's original stats but has been
renamed to "Nei" equipment found in shops, inside of a
planet you otherwise would had no need to visit.

Doubled EXP, and MST

Boss stats have been drastically edited. Bosses are now
actually bosses, you need to sit down and fight, and not
just keep clicking "auto combat" over and over.

Shops have been changed! You can buy Escapipes in the more
needed locations, and the equipment is now limited...
No more Royal Needle for you, Rhys!

4. Credits

1. Edge, ME! I get credit! I did all the script editing, I
did quite a bit of hex editing, and I used Aridia about
10,000 times! So I get credit!!

2. Hughes Johnson - I have to give Mr. Johnson equal if not
more credit. He's the code cracker, the app maker, he also
has the website I studied maps, and got equipment info on,
Hughes Johnson was a MAJOR help to this production, even if
he was unaware of it...

Hughes Johnson's "The Complete Guide to Phantasy Star III"
http://ps3.huguesjohnson.com/

Hughes Johnson's "Aridia"
http://www.huguesjohnson.com/aridia/

3. Artventure - My biggest motivation, and inspiration in
everything I do, including this rom hack. Artventure is
also my beta tester, and helped with suggestive advice.

4. HDD Hex Editor Neo
This is the Hex Editor that I use, I recommend this to
anyone who hacks roms, and does so using Hex Editors..
It is freeware unless you want it's full version and
supports a trial basis for testing out it's full
version. I personally found the payment more than
worth it.
http://www.hhdsoftware.com/hex-editor

5. rodrigo, Tanith, and Meteor9
Although small contributions, this rom hack would
had never had "Script Changes" if rodrigo didn't
suggest it... Tanith suggested the changing of Lena's
story and WHY Rhys would ever want to marry her. Meteor9
shed some light on the marrage situations as well.

6. Phantasy Star Cave
I love this website, and it will be the first website
online with a copy of my rom hack in it's entirety.
I am calling Phantasy Star Cave my official Rom Hack's
website to be downloaded, and updated from.
http://www.pscave.com

7. Phantasy Star Cave's Forums
This is my favorite Phantasy Star forums online. This
rom hack will likely be submitted to every Phantasy Star
site I know of, and I let you all know, this is by far
my favorite Phantasy Star board on the internet.
http://www.pscave.com/forums/index.php

5. Future Plans

I intend to update the script some more, and fix any
bugs people find while playing this rom hack. Namely
though, I will soon have an updated copy of Aridia,
and will probably take a second go to make a version 2
of this rom hack with more scripting changes, and
making the third generation more personal.

If I get good feedback on this rom hack, I have full
intentions of making a "Phantasy Star III: Ayn Edition"

daillestedgearound@hotmail.com