Done and done: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xei0JsV9umZ1u0NwLjbmySHKuL1PsKbJ

You'll have to use 7zip to extract; I default my compression as LZMA2, and I know that doesn't agree with most archival tools other than 7Zip itself. Archive contains the data file (really SE, just "data"?), with slot 1 sitting in front of the Veldt cave to jump into Serpent Trench, as well as a screenshot of the Trench prompt with no cursor or highlight.

I was wrong on the Auction House, as it's a basic triangle cursor prompt. The rest of the instances were during story, so one-offs; the most critical one I can remember is during the banquet with Gestahl; after taking a break and returning to your seat, the yes/no prompts to continue the conversation are raised buttons with no cursor or highlight (thankfully the default position is yes). Another I remember is speaking to Banon in the Narshe mountains to initiate the defense battle. Unfortunately, I don't have a save remotely close to either location.

Other side information, if it's important: Running default full screen, screen resolution 1920x1080 shrunken to 1804x1014 (don't look at me like that, my TV doesn't report over/underscan values like it should and I needed to compensate), and no other mods than classic with all tools+reshade (no RetroArch filter) as delivered through Atma Weapon.

EDIT: Also, I've joined the server now, same screen name, if you need to ping me for anything else.

FURTHER EDIT: Just providing an update for those that may browse over this. The issue that I've brought has been identified and is being addressed. I wish more modding circles were as open and collaborative as this group is shaping up to be,

Originally posted by Saftle:

@Azure Fang: Ah thank you very much for the report. Would you mind posting a screenshot showing the issue? Or you can always join our discord group (first message).

I don't think I have a save in range, but I'll check. I may be able to get one of Serpent Trench, but all of my current saves are after the banquet. Oh! The Auction House! I'll have a shot ready in short order.

EDIT: Maybe a little longer. Just starting the airship-less Crescent Island segment,

Head's up concerning the Atma Weapon deployment. I'm not sure what the triggering mod is, but I'm running Classic with everything except the RetroArch shaders (the scanlines give me a headache with my display) and there's a pretty nasty UI bug. Any prompt that has "raised buttons", such as choosing paths in Serpent Trench or when selecting whether or not to continue the conversation at the banquet, has no indicator of the current selection - no arrow, pointer, highlight, nothing.

Originally posted by Saftle:

Originally posted by grheavy:

The problem with the modern sprites on FFVI was with licenses of the old art.

Not true. Surprisingly enough, the SNES designer is the same person that did the new iOS/Steam sprites. (from what I read once anyways, I could be wrong)

I believe it actually boils down to the current producer and former FFVI director, Yoshinori Kitase, being completely detached from the fanbase. In an interview in 2017 during a promotion for Mobius, Kitase had this to say in reference to the terrible mobile FFV/VI reception in NA:


When responded to with a flat "Yes", Kitase's response was a non-committal "Understood. I'll keep that in mind."

The current franchise director literally can't fathom that people want the original artwork. That's why we never got the original sprites.

Citation: https://kotaku.com/the-future-of-final-fantasy-is-all-about-player-feedbac-1803142540
Yeah, it's Kotaku. Take that how you will.

But that's just my take on the situation.

EDIT: Corrected continuity. You would think after playing Mobius as long as I did, I'd realize the game's been out longer than my post implied -_-

No problem. Had to do similar to Fallout 4 when the Creator Club update broke the script extender, so just adapted the steps to FFVI. Hope this helps someone!

If you're interested, there's a way to download Final Fantasy VI (or any Steam game, for that matter, with some small process modifications) in its previous patch state, which in this case would allow continued use of FFVI_Explorer until it's updated. The following can be done even if you do not currently have Final Fantasy VI installed through Steam, though it does (obviously) require you to own it on Steam. <insert obligatory "yes this is legal, no this doesn't violate ToS" disclaimer here>

1. Open this thread in your web browser and shut down Steam entirely. For easy copy, the URL to this thread is https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/groups/ff-modding/discussions/10/1699416432411423372/
   
2. Create a shortcut for Steam on your desktop. Right-click said shortcut, then hit "Properties". On the Target bar, add "-console" without quotes, then hit "OK". On a common Steam installation, the Target will look like this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe" -console
   
3. Open Steam through the new shortcut. You will now see "CONSOLE" next to your Steam name. Save this for later.
   
4. Go to SteamDB.info and log in, then go to the page for Final Fantasy VI. For those not afraid of links, it's here[steamdb.info]. Logging in will help point toward any regional variants. if they exist.
   
5. Copy down the AppID. Unless Final Fantasy VI has regional variants, the AppID will be 382900.
   
6. Click "Depots" and copy down the ID listed for "Final Fantasy VI Content". Unless there are any regional variants, the DepotID will be 382901.
   
7. Click the DepotID link, then click "Manifests". As of this post, there should only be three: Jan. 18 2018, Dec. 18, 2015, and Dec. 16 2015. Copy the Manifest ID for Dec. 18. Unless there are regional variants, the ID will be 895076045398103900.
   
8. Go back to Steam.and click "CONSOLE". On the command line, enter the following command, replacing the <> with the desired information: download_depot <AppID> <DepotID> <ManifestID> - Barring regional variants, this will be download_depot 382900 382901 895076045398103900
   
9. Hit Enter and wait. When it's done it will display the download location. On an average Steam installation, this will be C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\content\app_382900\depot_382901
   
10. In this folder is a full, working copy of Final Fantasy VI as it existed before the Jan. 18 2018 patch. Start configuring FFVI_Explorer from Step 2 in the OP, pointing to this folder as the root.