Meh, my friend brought me back to this game (which I kind of liked it ... until now). So here is how to patch these updates manually fresh from the DVD installation of CABALSEA obtained via PCGamers Magazine for Malaysia, March 2008 issue:

Step 1
First, get the needed patch files via their FTP server (click on the update links below)

update_6.dat
update_12.dat
update_14.dat
update_21.dat
update_23.dat
update_26.dat
update_33.dat
update_34.dat
update_38.dat
update_39.dat
update_48.dat

Step 2
Make the folder to 'Read Only'. Then, delete all the files with 'update' in it found in your "X:\Program Files\Cabal (SG MY)\Launcher" (X being your Disk Drive letter) folder.

Step 3
Delete your CabalMain.exe and Launcher.exe, and patch it up.


I think this method is not working, at least the links to the updates files are valid. I will update as soon as I get a hold of the complete details.

Changelog
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12-12-08	-	Changed the description for Step 2
	-	Changed the URL site as the directory of the patch server was changed.
	-	Added Update_48.dat

Breeding Chocobo in Final Fantasy VII is considerably fun, and time consuming. Chocobo breeding becomes available only in Disc 2 after you have acquired the Highwind.

Here are a few things you should prepare before you start your choco-breeding adventure:

• Have at least 1.06 million gil in your pocket
• Have 3 Carob Nuts * in hand
• Have 1 Zeio Nut ** in hand
• Stock up on Sylkis Green *** with that 1 million gil of yours

The benefits of a coloured Chocobo:

• Gain access to the Ancient Forest
• Obtain the 4 caved materias (Quadra Magic, HP <-> MP, Mime, KotR)
• Visit Lucrecia's fountain
• The Gold Chocobo does everything a normal, Black, Blue and Green Chocobo can

Okay, let us begin.

Step 1: Space for Rent
Head on over to the Chocobo Ranch nearby the Midgar Zolom.
All the Chocobos that were in the small pent are now gone, and you can rent the stalls within the chocobo ranch. Each stall costs 10,000 gil.
Rent at least 4(advisable 6) stalls from Bill's father in the house.
Purchase some cheap Greens (the first one that cost 100 Gil each) which you will need to use to feed the Chocobos for capture out on the fields.

Step 2: Seperating the Best from the Rest
Make sure you have someone equipped with the Chocobo Lure materia.
Now, head on over with your Highwind to the Chocobo tracks nearby Rocket Town.
Walk around and capture 4 to 6 Chocobos in this area. Remember to send them back to the ranch.
Head back to the Chocobo Ranch and move the Chocobos into the stalls.
Move ONLY the ones where Choco Bill says "This is a great chocobo", if Choco Bill says "This one is so-so", release them.
Remember to move 1 Female and 1 Male Chocobo of the great type into the stall.

Step 3: Back on Track
You can attempt to breed the newly captured Chocobos but it is advisable not to, as the rate for the two Chocobos to produce the Blue or Green Chocobo is rather low.
Also, you will need to mate them with a Carob Nut.
To increase your success chance on a Blue or Green Chocobo to be given birth by these parents, get them to race in the Chocobo Square in Gold Saucer to raise their ranks to at least A(reaching S rank ensures a Blue or Green Chocobo).
Now, mate these two high ranking Chocobos and await the result.
You will get Blue or Green Chocobo at random, so pay attention to which one you got, including the gender as well.
(I would advise saving at the point when you first received a coloured Chocobo)

Step 4: What goes Around, comes Around
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to breed for the other coloured Chocobo.
You will need to make sure both the Blue and Green Chocobos are of different genders, then mate them with a Carob Nut.
Of course, the higher ranking these two Chocobos are the higher chance you will get the Black Chocobo.
If both the Blue or Green Chocobos are not of A rank at least, the breeding will result in a Blue or Green Chocobo as their offspring.

Step 5: The Coveted
Okay, you got your Black Chocobo, what next? You are just one step away from attaining the Gold Chocobo that you have worked so hard for =)
Now, head on over to the Chocobo tracks in Icicle Area, a little south of Icicle Inn.
Capture about 2 to 4 Chocobos in this area, then head back to the ranch.
Move the Chocobos you have caught there into the empty space in the stall, if you only purchase 4 stalls, I would advise that you release your Blue or Green Chocobo or rent another for the Chocobo from Icicle Area and the Gold Chocobo.
When moving the Chocobo in, there will be one that looks like it is dashing and Choco Bill will comment that it is a 'Wonderful' Chocobo, that is the one you need.
Make sure the Wonderful Chocobo you are moving is the opposite gender of the Black Chocobo you have.
Again, repeat steps 2 and 3 for the 'Wonderful' Chocobo and mate with the Black Chocobo.


Congratulations, now you have a Gold Chocobo!
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* - The Carob Nut can be obtained by a monster in the Icicle region wherever there is a grassy patch. The monster name is Vlakorados and is un-sense-able and have about 30k HP (rough estimation). You can either Steal from it or win it after the battle.

** - The Zeio Nut can be obtained by a monster in an island a little north east of the Midgar region, in the Goblin Island area. The monster, of course is Goblin. You can either win or steal the Zeio Nuts from them.

*** - The Sylkis Green is obtained via the Chocobo Sage, a little south east of Icicle Inn where you can enter by Highwind or a Gold Chocobo. Here, you can purchase them for 5k Gil each. A little pricey, but it is well worth the spend as it raises all 3 of the Chocobo's statistics drastically (Endurance, Speed, Intelligence)



Update Log
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04-03-09	-	Changed the statement where Zeio nuts must be won in order to obtain them from Goblins to be stolen and won as well.
	-	Changed the statement where Vlakorados has an estimation of 25k HP to 30k HP.

So much has happened since the dawn of November.

I never thought that so many changes can be so deftly impacting. I lost my internet connection due to retarded services provided by an alternative ISP. I lost whom I thought was my best friend on what reason I don't and wish not to know. I lost my online community because of frustration and hindrance.

The only time I have internet access is while I'm in my college labs. Wow, I'm so f*cked up.

I lost it all ... and I'm going to lose it if my studies and work stacks up and accumulates into a mountain of stress which I will never be able to withstand. I have no more close friends that I could talk to. I have no more friends that would comfort me when I need someone to care for me.

I just ... feel like I'll be lost in an abyss of loneliness. There are no more real friends in this world. It is a doggy dog world out there. I hate humanity. I really think the coming of apocalypse is just what this world needs to purge ridiculous humans off from the face of this planet.

Sometimes, we tend to forget that we study so much about everything else around us, but we neglect to explore more about ourselves. Finding yourself - getting to know yourself completely.

Everyone has their strengths, and weaknesses. It is inevitable. We all have our flaw(s).

I got to know myself better day by day, and had finally concluded that I know myself completely.

Here are my strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths

• Perfectionist


• Enthusiasm is prominent when doing something I really really like


• A knack to expand idealism


• Exponential grasp on English grammar

My Weaknesses

• Perfectionist


• OCD when trying to achieve something


• Lose interest on a subject as quick as a diesel car engine on fuel if it does not appeal to me


• Reluctant to except convention and intervention opposing my own


• Power hungry


• Cocky


• Tend to take on challenges and escapades when I cannot handle it


• The habit of correcting other people's grammar

Yeah, I have a lot of flaws ...

I wish to change, but it is part of what makes me tick ... but the very least I know what I am - and hoping I could change, eventually ...

I know it is natural for us to be sceptical when it comes to dealing with something new, but iZZi clearly took the cake when I say their new fangled nonsense is just not cut out to what it has promised.

First off, their packages only delivers 1/2 (yes, half) of what they said they were capable of. Say, subscribeing to iZZiPro, 1Mbps speed. I'm getting an average of 512kbps.

Secondly, they have the habit of having maintenance daily, at a fixed time (refer to my disruption log for the pattern of disruption).

Although, the only perk I can see from iZZi is that they do NOT have P2P throttling imposed, so yeah, torrent junkies like myself am happy for that.

Okay enough about those, what I'm saying is their current incompetency in solving troubleshooting issues.

See, my modem was busted about 1 1/2 months ago, so I changed for a new modem. It worked fine, for about 3 weeks or so, then disaster struck.

I remembered it was a Saturday (3 weeks ago), I was still logged on during the morning. I logged off in the evening, forgotten why I did so. Then I tried logging back on during that night but the error keeps prompting me that I have entered an invalid username/password.

I thought I might have mistyped my password when I slept on my keyboard or something, but I kept getting this error for 3 days. I changed my passwords in the long run while I log in, and it just screws up even worse. Now I need to reset my password as well.

So I called them and informed that I would like to reset my password. So the usual procedure goes - enquires for my identity, security shit and stuff and finally my username. I gave them my username and guess what - IT DOES NOT EXIST.

What the f*ck?

Okay, I told them I had returned my unusable modem for a new working one, which yes, it did work for 3 weeks and kaput, one day it decides to stop working. So the tech support told me to call the help line, which inquired my User Terminal ID. The guy asked me to re-register my ID (First Time login thingy in iZZi's main page). So I did, and I found out I need some Security Code thingy.

I e-mailed them and they replied the Security Code is found on the box of the modem (an the e-mail had 2 grammatical error, gawd). So I checked the box of the iZZiPro. Guess what - the User Terminal ID found on the box was NOT the SAME as of the iZZiPro modem, which they had another sticker at the bottom of it.

What the f*ck?

iZZi is so screwed up and I have no internet access since then. I wish I could get my refund back, stupid ISP. The only goddamn reason I used louZi is cause shitmyx has no port in my area.

Malaysia has so many douche bag ISPs, explains why they don't grow in the field of internet technology. Malaysia is gonna be stuck in the stone ages because we have louZi ISP and government.

In here, I will introduce the Turtle Paradise Flyers in numerical sequence:

Turtle Paradise Flyer #1

This flyer can be found in the room of the kid found in the Slums in Sector 5.
The flyer is on the second floor, pasted on the wall nearby the stairs where you had come from.


Turtle Paradise Flyer #2

This flyer can be found on the board of the Shinra Inc.'s building during the Aerith rescue.
The flyer is found on the right side of the announcement board, nearby the elevators.


Turtle Paradise Flyer #3

This flyer can be found in the Ghost Square's inn in Gold Saucer.
The flyer is found to the left of the shop entrance within the Ghost Square's inn.

Turtle Paradise Flyer #4

This flyer can be found on the Weapon Shop stand in Cosmo Canyon.
The flyer is found on the left side of the stand when you entered the cavern for the Weapon Shop.


Turtle Paradise Flyer #5

This flyer can be found on the wall of the inn in Cosmo Canyon.
The flyer is found on the left side of the woman behind the counter for the inn, just before entering the room with an Elixir.


Turtle Paradise Flyer #6

This flyer can be found in Yuffie's basement in Wutai.
The flyer is on the long scroll-like parchment on the wall to the right of the entrance of the cage.


Okay, so you found them all. What next? Head on over to the Turtle Paradise building, read the stand outside to initiate the Turtle Flyer's quest then enter the building. Talk to the bar tender and he will reward you with:

• 1 Power Source
• 1 Speed Source
• 1 Magic Source
• 1 Guard Source
• 1 Mind Source
• 1 Luck Source
• 1 Megalixir

You can only do this once.

I was watching this show on HBO yesterday:

Yeah I know it was a 2007 movie, but it got me thinking ... sometimes we just need to step out into a new environment to have a sudden awakening on the true meaning of living your life to the fullest. Perhaps it was a message I can imply to myself - perhaps it was a significant adherence I am to take as I reach the critical point in my life.

Anyway, I will give a quick plot of the story for those who wish to watch this(for whatever particular reason that you wish to watch):

Amanda(Cameron Diaz) is a successful movie-trailer maker that had just broken up with her boyfriend and wants to get away from her sudden cross-road life of L.A. to a place where she hope to sort things out during the coming holiday festivities of Christmas. She came across an ad for a house exchange program in Surrey, a little town in England, which belonged to Iris(Kate Winslet), a journalist which ironically suffers the same situation as Amanda. They made a deal to swap homes and lives for 2 weeks and looking forward to a holiday retreat from their norm. Amanda arrived in displeasure to find that her escape may not be what she had pictured. The night she arrived, she was intruded by Iris' brother, Graham(Jude Law). Iris was amazed by Amanda's settings and met a movie composer, Miles(Jack Black), a friend of Amanda's ex. Amanda and Iris begin to realise that being away from home and getting familiar with a different surrounding can be a good start to a new life.

Watch the show to find out what happens, but of course, it is a good ending and a very festive show worth watching during the coming Christmas holidays.

The show kind of cheered me up and the tiny flare of festive cheers ignites within me.

Happy Holidays people!

Continuing from my previous post, there has been a change since the last time I was online (I mean that in more ways than one).

I think I would rather go back to my roots and be named as I had been given since birth. In short, I'm going to be known as an Average Joe Kevin.

I changed my e-mail now, so for those who are still contacting me on urgent matters, please do mail to my previous e-mail (haxter.bsbanlist@gmail.com) for the new one, only urgent issues please, thanks.

As for the major epiphany I had during my absence, there are a few things that I have made changes with my life and accepting it. I know it is a little early for a New Year's Resolution, I guess it is for the best.

• I had finally moved on from Blueserver (now known as UCPro) affairs and everything that has anything to do with it


• Appreciating my own name better


• Will be moving out of my family's house in 3 years' time


• Putting my all for my assignments and studies

No turning back now.

First - Kevin.
Last - Ch'ng.
Nick - Hakenden.
Year - 1987.

It has been awhile since I last updated the blog.

Probably due to the fact that I have no internet access for the passed week or so.

Probably due to the fact I have so much assignments and stuff piling up.

Probably due to the fact the remaining time is spent on my copies being written for work.

Probably due to the fact that there is just too much shit happening to me and I just need time to digest them.

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Wow, hectic trying to study and work at the same time. I am just so furious that I was not given enough time to do so. I really place both my study and career on the highest scale of importance, I do not wish to compromise on either just to suffice the time I have. Why is it so hard?

Again, parents. I swear I will never get a car of my own unless I bought it with my own hard earn cash (which would probably be in 6 years time or so). Why does she keep thinking I'm not capable? Now, I am left with no choice and I hope she learns to see the importance of me having the car, since someone ditched me and I have no apparent reason as to why he did that, since he does not let me in his world. Then begone, both you stigmatic reign of blight.

People over the internet can be asses as well. If you fail to learn to trust and always staggering at the fact that people can change, you are so f*cked up beyond all repair. I swear, sometimes people don't learn to understand someone else and be too quick to judge. Judge your f*cking self before you judge me, b*tches.

If the world would extinct in 2012, it seem to make sense now since the world is going through an epic turmoil.

- Emo post from Haxter and Hakenden

Here are a list of links to useful guides or posts regarding Final Fantasy 7:

Chocobo Breeding Guide
Limit Break Guide
Turtle Paradise Flyers

Here are a list of links to useful guides or posts regarding Crisis Core:

Newbie Guide

Welcome, click the links below to go to the specific Final Fantasy VII series:

Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core

Hihi! It's a Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core post that would be helpful to all newbie Crisis Core players that is essential for any hard core gamer that wishes to achieve the best from that game.

For a PSP game, Crisis Core has a high re-playability factor as well as the no ATB style of combat, could keep you glued to it for hours.

Anyway, on to business. For first time Crisis Core-rs, here are the 5 steps you should take note of:

#1: Can't touch this

Always dodge attacks if possible by either constantly moving or with the Roll [Square] and Block [Triangle] moves. It is best to avoid as much damage as possible, death in any RPG games can be frustrating. Always move and dodge attacks, unless if it cannot be blocked or a skill that cannot be prevented. Yes, battle will seem to be longer, but it will ensure your longevity in battle(s).


#2: Little Mako wonders

Give each of your Materia a chance to be MASTER-ed when needed, to bring its fullest effect when using the Materia Fusion function. Stats will be higher and a better Materia grade or type when it is fused at MASTER.

#3: Take it slow

Do not try to rush through the game. I know you want to see those flashy CGs or find out about the story, but certain things are best done before you end the game, such as completing the missions, as it resets after you load a New Game+.


#4: Stand in the face of danger

Want to level up? Want your Materias leveled up? Then the only way to do so is through a lot of battles and let your DMW reels roll.


#5: In memory

Constantly save your game when given the chance to. Every save point you see, take the opportunity to save up, as the smallest mistake (e.g. Wrong Materia stats or type produced after Fusion, died in a mission) can waste you lots of time re-doing it again.


With that said and done, enjoy your game time for Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core.

From the masterpiece by Avenged Sevenfold, A Little Piece of Heaven

Before the story begins
Is it such a sin?
For me to take what's mine
Until the end of time

We were more than friends
Before the story ends
And I will take what's mine
Reaper never get what designed

Our love had been so strong for far too long
I was weak in the knee that something would go wrong
Before the possibilities came true
I took all possibilities from you

Almost laughed myself to tears
Conjuring her deepest fears
Must have stabbed her fifty f*cking times, I can't believe it
Ripped her heart out right before her eyes, eye over easy
EAT IT! EAT IT!

She was never this good in bed even when she was sleeping
Now she's just so perfect, I've never been quite so f*cking deep in

It goes on and on and on
I can keep you looking young and preserved forever
With a fountain sprayed in your youth forever

Cause I really always knew that my little crime
Would get cold that's why I got a heater for your thighs
And I know, I know it's not your time, but bye bye
And a word to the wise when the fire dies
You think it's over but it's just begun
But baby don't cry, you had my heart
At least for the most part
Cause everybody's gotta die sometime
We fell apart
Let's make a new start
Cause everybody's gonna die sometime, yeah
But baby don't cry

Possibilities I'd never considered
Are occuring the likes of which I'd never heard
Now an angry soul comes back from beyond the grave
To repossess a body with which I'd misbehaved

Smiling right from ear to ear
Almost laugh herself to tears
Must have stabbed him fifty f*cking times, I can't believe it
Ripped his heart out right before his eyes, eye over easy
EAT IT! EAT IT!

Now that it's done I realize the error of my ways
I must venture back to apologize from somewhere far beyond the grave

I gotta make up for what I've done
Cause I was all up in a piece of heaven
While you burn in hell no peace forever

Cause I really always knew that my little crime
Would get cold that's why I got a heater for your thighs
And I know, I know it's not your time, but bye bye
And a word to the wise when the fire dies
You think it's over but it's just begun
But baby don't cry, you had my heart
At least for the most part
Cause everybody's gotta die sometime
We fell apart
Let's make a new start
Cause everybody's gonna die sometime, yeah
But baby don't cry

I will suffer for so long
To make it up to you
I'll do whatever you want me to do
And if it's not enough
If it's not enough
Try again
And again
Over and over again

We're coming back, coming back
We'll live forever, live forever
Let's have a wedding, have a wedding
Let's start the killing, start the killing

Cause I really always knew that my little crime
Would get cold that's why I got a heater for your thighs
And I know, I know it's not your time, but bye bye
And a word to the wise when the fire dies
You think it's over but it's just begun
Baby don't cry, you had my heart
At least for the most part
Cause everybody's gotta die sometime
We fell apart
Let's make a new start
Cause everybody's gonna die sometime, yeah
But baby don't cry

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I am deeply depressed. So much has happened, so much sh*t that cannot be undone. I just wish I could just die. Why is life so full of crap?

It's not like I robbed the bank or anything, so why am I penalised for something I never did intentionally?

Looks like friendship takes a toll on me, and I will not trust anyone anymore, so f*ck you and the rest of your existing life.