That was exactly where I learned I was not going to be randomizing within places where multiple battles happened. I did it after the battle with Gafgarion (which I barely survived on the second try: fortunately, Ramza had been Knight/White Mage so he could tank Gaff’s hits until he reached the switch), got everything set up to face the Cardinal, and got ganked. Didn’t want to set it all up again when there’s no option to save after doing so, and my die roller doesn’t save data well anyhow. So I just used the same jobs from the Gaf fight. Died the first time from two folks getting petrified, second time the couple of people with items and white magic kept reviving everyone while the archer stood on the altar and feathered Cuchulainn with arrows, not even having to move half the time. Ramza being a knight helped, as did the mystic. Made it, although it was close; the archer and one other person were the only ones left standing when he gave up the ghost). I desperately missed Holy, but no one had enough JP to learn it (although thankfully one does now, just a question of if they get a chance to ever use it).
@biffpow I have played it once a year or so since it came out. Sometimes more often, others less. My run with no magic or supernatural powers ended around November of 2021, so not surprised I felt the call again. I think seeing those anniversary posts sparked the idea too.
Right now I am doing some random battles, not for grinding but because I am making the long walk to Goug and back before entering the cathedral battles. I rolled up a Mediator and a Chemist for those fights, and I only have the one gun from Mustadio. No thief skills so no way to steal the Mythril Guns at the start of the chapter. I am perpetually broke since it costs a lot to have equipment enough for random party layouts, but by the time I get there I should have enough cash for a Romandan Pistol or two. My guys could use the levels anyhow, they were starting to be even lower than story enemies.
