Phantasy Star combat system

[olivete]

Hey guys!!!

First of all I would like to thanks this site owner, I always comer here once while and check all the stuff and play PS again and again..........

I am here cause I am creating a game (PS like) and I would like to know if anybody here knows how PS combat system works. I mean, the calculation, for example when an attack hit and how much damage it cause, how much defense subtracts damage from attacks and so.

I really appreciate if somebody could help me or point to a direction.

Looked all over the internet but I could never find this answer.

Thanks alot guys!!!

[BenoitRen]

I remember reading that in the original Phantasy Star, the damage calculation is as simple as "character's attack - enemy's defense = damage". No idea how the chance of a successful attack is calculated.

In Phantasy Star III, attacks never miss.

There should be some information on Phantasy Star IV. At least for how weaknesses work. I'll look it up later.

[olivete]

Thank you very much !!!! Any help will be great.

I look forward to see these mechanics so I can try to create a "familiar" game for us fans, and of course, will be free

Thanks alot BenoitRen!

[BenoitRen]

(Moving to Phantasy Star forum...)

Looks like the page I was thinking of is the Technical Guide for Phantasy Star IV hosted at GameFAQs: http://www.gamefaqs.com/genesis/563334-phantasy-star-iv/faqs/23221.

EDIT: Damn BBCode...

[olivete]

I was reading this one: http://www.gamefaqs.com/sms/588116-phan ... /faqs/7567

And as far as I tried in the game, seems that the simple atk - def does not work. Must be some other math.

I gonna check the faq you sent me.

Thanks alot!!!

PS: do you know what that mystery column on the monster list means? I have been playing PS for about 22 years now and I never have seen this question before

[BenoitRen]

PS: do you know what that mystery column on the monster list means?

No idea, but I looked it up. According to LogosProxy on GameFAQs (http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/588116-phantasy-star/59074630) it would seem to indicate enemies that can fly.

[olivete]

WTH how did you find this info? lol I even googled it and I could not find anything!

Thanks for reply me once more BenoitRen