One thing I loved about old JRPGS...finding ways to BREAK them very early. Take Star Ocean. Find the Sharp Edge after the Tournament in Lacour. Not a bad weapon...222 Attack. Now smith it with a mithril. You get Minus Sword of 599 Attack. Now smith it AGAIN with another mithril and get Eternal Sphere...That has 1600 Attack, attacks twice per swing, and flings stars with each attack that each do tons of damage per star. You are busted strong now.