After getting lost in the factory for a LONG time, I finally figured out how to get out. From there, I made it to a place called "End of Time". By that point, I had to choose which party member to leave behind. I wanted to choose Lucca, but ended up choosing Robo instead. So, then there was the choice of three time portals. I chose to go to 1000 AD. I hope I made the right choice. From there, one place I got into a lot of battles was Heckran Cave. After a few battles, I went back to End of Time so I could save.

While I actually was able to progress further, I battled the following bosses: Heckran, Zombor, and Masamune. From my experience in these battles it seemed as if these bosses were immune to physical attacks, but weak to magic attacks. So, after defeating Heckran, I learn something in the dialogue about an enemy named Magus. I have not seen Magus yet, but I probably will soon. I ended up going back to Guardia Castle to get some jerky so I can cross Zenan Bridge. I crossed it and then defeated Zombor. But beside from all the other mini-battles I went through in Tata and the Frog. I put some of the items I had to good use (especially the Mid-Tonics and Mid-Ethers). But I still have yet to beat Masamune.

he uses a different battle theme when Masa and Mune merge. It's sorta like how the weapon bosses in Mario RPG have their own battle theme.

After losing to Mesamune so many times, I finally figured out a different strategy: Go back and stock up on Mid Tonics because I had a low supply. And I also figured out a strategy so I can still keep score with a calculator: Apparently, you can pause during battles which can be a big help (especially for later boss battles). So, after I beat Mesamune, I had a choice to make as to where I wanted to go. Since Mystic Mountain was one place I don't remember going, I chose to go there. But after reading the walkthrough, I can't help but thinking that maybe I forgot to do something...

So after finding out I forget to get the Hero's Medal from Tata, I went to do that. Then I went back to Mystic Mountain to meet a new ally named Ayla. (too bad she only stayed in our party for a short time) I was sent to look for a Dreamstone. So, a few things to point out. There was this one hut I went into where you can trade certain items. After a while I was all "Okay, do you really NEED the stuff you get for trading?" But then I went on to the Reptite Lair to battle the next boss Nizbel. After that, it was time to see Frog again to power up the Masamune. Then after a long absence, Frog finally rejoined our party.

So, the majority of this session took place in Magus's Lair. I ended up in a lot of battles including boss battles with Slash, Flea, and Ozzie. Although, I surprisingly got through Slash and Flea in one attempt. I have a hunch that I'll be needing more Mid Tonics before I try battling Ozzie again. (I quickly lost to him on the first attempt)