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* Sword & Sorcery English Patch for Sega Saturn * 
* Version v0.2 *
* 22-Aug-2025 *
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* Patch Details *
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A translation of Microcabin's often overlooked 1996 JRPG, Sword & Sorcery into English using the Japanese Sega Saturn script. 

The game is playable in English through the end of the first dungeon (Chichibra Cave). 

The patch has so far only been tested via emulation using Yaba Sanshiro.

System and Menu Text: 99% Complete
Shop and Inn Text: 99% Complete
Battle Text: 99% Complete
Dialogue Text: ~18% complete

NOTE: This patch represents an in-progress effort, and none of what is present here should be considered finalized. The names, dialogue, formatting, et cetera as they appear in this version are still subject to change.

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* Game Description *
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"A legendary story from unknown worlds beyond our time. Then adventures of little sorceress [Rucion] is a tale in the making... your own making. Work with [Rucion] and her friends to defeat Death Shadow." 
- Excerpt from 3D0 Case

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* Patching Instructions *
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Patch using KnightOfDragon's Sega Saturn Patcher (SSP) - SSP 1.91 beta confirmed to work with this version

NOTE: Patch works with "Sword & Sorcery (Japan) (2M)" Version 1.220 

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* In-Progress *
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- Translation and insertion of the remaining ~12,000 words of dialogue text
- Editing of the status screen sprite
- Correcting alignment of items and weapons in menu/shops/battle screens

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* Known Issues *
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- Alignment of weapons and items in submenus and of some spells/spells descriptions in battle 
- Garbage text appearing after some enemy names in battle
- Likely some typos and other centering issues

Please let us know if you encounter any other issues! You can find us at segaxtreme.net

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* Community Tools Used *
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-ByteSearch 
-CRAM2PAL
-Crystal Tile 2
-ImHex
-Sega Saturn Patcher
-WinMerge
-Yaba Sanshiro

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* Credits * 
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Translator: wiredcrackpot
Hex editor: Rasputin3000

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* Special Thanks * 
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- Sprite Work/Advising: Malenko
- Unlocking the debug menu: Bo Bayles