[Sticky] Mana friends

Ace_Aileron who beta tested Secret of Mana Plus 2.0 also worked on this project:

Ultima(noun): from the Latin adjective “Ultimus” (“farthest or last”).

Only this word befits the version of Final Fantasy IV that has reached the pinnacle of ROM hacking. For players, “Last” will mean Final Fantasy IV - Ultima is the last version they’ll ever want to experience, while the Developer Team seems to have ignored the game’s titular “Final.” After over a year with no updates, the FFIV - Ultima Team is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new edition.

Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus!

For the modifications in this version, the Dev Team went back to the game’s core foundation to incorporate feedback from Ultima’s fanbase—almost 60,000 and counting! Players can still expect to find the equipment, bosses, and dungeons they love, with a host of new features designed to further hone and enhance the experience.

Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus includes:
* A fully revised script from start to finish by FlamePurge, the author of the original Project II. The core story remains the same but with improved, richer dialogue that drives character interaction.
* Does your team lean more toward melee or magic? Ultima Plus’ new custom battle formations allow you to place all 5 characters in the front row, back row, or any combination.
* Edward now retains his equipment upon dismissal from the party! No longer must players store his equipment or sell off his early gear (You asked, we listened!)
* For those who love to “fast menu,” Ultima Plus incorporates both L/R switching in the Equip/Status Menus, and continuous uses of items/spells from the inventory. (i.e., Each use of an item/spell won’t return to the previous screen. Another hugely requested feature!)
* Ever wanted to tackle the game’s most difficult content without the aid of Ultima’s New Game+ mode? There's now a “Reduced Difficulty” mode when you begin a new game where many monsters have reduced HP and speed, allowing for even the most casual of players to experience the complete game in a single run.
* Are you the best of the best? Prove it by showing off your game’s final score upon completion. This score reflects total time, number of chests opened, how much of the bestiary was completed, percentage of the Boss Rush cleared, and the difficulty played (Standard or Reduced).
* Interested in custom sprite work developed by the Ultima community? Try one of the many custom character graphic projects.
* All items and elements now have unique icons which makes the menu feel more robust.
* To ensure Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus is available for all players, a custom patcher is available to help users assemble their perfect version of Ultima Plus (special thanks to xJ4cks for putting this together).
The patcher can be found here:
* * https://ultima-plus.vercel.app/
* * * Includes:
* * * * Main game patcher
* * * * Sprite patcher
* * * * Various guides to the game
* * * * Final Fantasy IV Ultima Classic (r25c)
While the foundation remains the same, Final Fantasy IV - Ultima Plus was designed to be a brand new experience the players asked for. So, from the Ultima Plus Dev Team: if you’re a veteran player, we hope this new experience is as a magical as your previous. If you’re new to the hack, we hope that it builds upon all the nostalgia you have from your first playthrough of Final Fantasy IV (II).

Thank you to the community for your continued support and dedication to FFIV - Ultima Plus! While this version may appear definitive, remember, “Last” is only for the players.