I proposed by hacking Chrono Trigger
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- On October 17th, 2008, I proposed to my (now)wife. Originally I wanted to return to the site of our first date, Mount Baker, near Bellingham Washington. Sadly, there was no discreet way to get her out there. So I turned to the next best thing, digitally recreating the mountain!
But why stop there? I figured I'd try and recreate many of our other favorite memories -- stargazing, dancing, even her favorite song lyrics (from the Princess Bride). I'm a college student who is studying Computer Science, and I wanted to do something unique that used my talents, so I did some research on Rom hacking, as she was playing through Chrono Trigger. (A perennial favorite of mine, I can't wait to buy it for my DS.) I even put in her cat, Cleo!
I had several goals in mind:
First) Keep the area in the context of the original game, the proposal should be a surprise.
Second) Get it done quick! I had the ring, I had the Father's blessing, and you can't sit on either of those for too long. You'll notice some of the NPC collision information is missing (the cat runs through a lot of weird places) and I didn't have time to properly debug every tile.
Third) Place memories that might be poignant enough to remind her of our relationship, while not inadvertently giving away that this was somehow hacked.(See goal #1.)
Overall, it was a resounding success. She had no idea that this wasn't part of the original. She asked, "Hey, are those the Princess Bride lyrics? Do the Japanese really love that movie?" to which I responded, "Yeah! That's probably it! Either that or a bored translator slipping in an easter egg."
When her name appeared on screen (blurred in this video), she glanced over to me (on one knee, with the ring out), wondering, "How did they get my name in this game?" When she saw the ring, she reread the proposal, nodded yes, and said, "You are such a huge nerd! I love this!"
I spent a long time debating whether or not this proposal was awesome or incredibly stupid. Her friends, and my friends helped talk me into it, and it was a huge success!
I built the area by fusing a pre-existing area (Denodoro Mountains) with concepts I had in my mind. Each NPC in the area (save the cat, and the young girl at the beginning) is supposed to be either myself or my fiance.
That... is the best way to propose. Ever. Of all time.
:D
Of all time? From 65.000.000 BC to 2300 AD?
The fact that she even plays chrono trigger makes her automatic wife material
Judging by your content and what you you watch, it appears as if you're a turbo virgin. Sorry to hear that.
I like girls who play video games and like to fuck, I cant help myslef. You seem to have a problem with it, so go back to your own little world of trolling RUclips. Maybe youll find a girl one day. Ill pray for you buddy! (no i wont)
Its okay man, youll find a girl someday
When you're done making up stories, you can go back to trolling RUclips. Ill be here in the meantime!
It was a relevant comment expressing an opinion, of which i posted months ago. You're just a douche bag, and obviously have some deep seeded issues with girls who play video games. Seriously dude, you're a douche bag, and I hope one day you'll find a lady who can put up with your douchebaggyness. Till then, dont let your lonelyness drag others down
Oh gosh, I'm a girl, and I'd love for a guy to propose to me like this.
I thought the title said "i prospered by hacking chrono trigger"
This is the cutest (and most original) proposal I've seen in a while.
Hats off to you man, I remember watching this when you first posted it. I hope that you and your wife are still together living a happy life. Cry everytime I watch this.
It's been 6 years and this video always touches me ! You're a fierce Hero from Guardia!
Please tell me this marriage is still strong eight years later :x
Yep!
Sweeeeeet, congrats!
Congratulations m8
Phill Spiess even 12 years later??
Phill Spiess bet your wife’s name ain’t karen
What a lucky girl! This brought tears to my eyes. CT is my favorite game of all time so I would've loved something like this...nice work man!
I cried so hard. Ive always wanted to do something like this with my girlfriend. We met playing video games online and I moved across the USA just to be with her. So something like this would be perfect for our story.
For an extra cruel April Fool's day prank, follow this format, but immediately after the proposal, cut the music, add a Kefka laugh and have all the sprites laugh in unison, followed by the text "jk".
Dude why didn't you put a sick boss fight in there, with magus barrier changes implemented, strong counter magic, countdown to 1hp nuke hit, etc. You worked hard on the proposal, you should have made her work just as hard!
Yes. I like this.
Reminds me of code with just one commented line. //It was hard to write, so it should be hard to read!
This is the most amazing and sweetest hacking-proposal ever
Hell, after all that I would've said yes... And I'm a straight man.
I just spit all over my laptop after seeing. "Thanks to squaresoft for not suing"
You and your wife have excellent taste in games. This is my all-time favorite.
Wow, what a way to propose someone! :D
This is absolutely beautiful man. You're making me want to do something like this with Final Fantasy VI if I find the right woman.
Seriously, from one Governator to another, you kick ass bro. *lights cigar*
"You are such a nerd" And I love it. Hahaha yeah, I like it when my girlfriend says something like that too. Awesome job man, I am currently trying to accomplish a hack of super mario bros as a birthday gift for her and it is quite difficult!
Thanks for restoring my faith in humanity
Ok, nice job. This has got to be one of the most epic things ive seen so far, in my life.
This is epic. Best marriage proposal ever. Could you make the download link to the hacked version?
Sorry, that'd be less than legal. You'll have to make due with the video.
Just the IPS patch or something like that would not. Just saying. :P
To be fair, he obscured his partner's name for a reason.
+phill spiess holy crap... we have to be related... my name is philip spiess... and that is a rare ass last name...
This was a pretty awesome job you did with the hack, and quite romantic too! I'm sure any gamer girl would have loved something like this. Hope you two have had (and continue to have) a happy and wonderful life together! =)
I had to hold back manly tears for this one. I just recently got engaged, and i wish i could of pulled off something like this. lol congrats man
this is the purest fucking form of art oh my god this warmed my heart so much
This gave me chills. My boyfriend just bought chrono trigger for me. HMMMMMMMM
6:30 You should have put a Yes/No choice IN THE GAME
Considered it. Certainly could have. Didn't want to have to write the code for 'No'.
But thou must...
P “you hear sobbing behind you”
Awww, that was so sweet! I really love Chrono Trigger, and this hit a soft spot somewhere in me. Kudos to you for making this, and happy wishes to you two!
My heart. MY HEART.
Funny, when it came to the proposal screen you didn't give her a "Yes" or "No" choice!
I wish my fiance would've done something this epic. Hehe
Awwwwww...How sweet!!!
How could you say no when this music is playing?
First time seeing this video again since all those years ago.
25 years old now, and I was 12 when I first saw it. This video still brings a tear to my eyes.
I hope your family is doing well stranger, godspeed.
Thank you for the fond memories.
Me too
Wow very cool, very creative
Omg, that is so adorable. :)
I know not why YT recommended a video I commented on 12 years ago, but TY.
Any updates?
Life is good, kiddo is growing, marriage is happy!
AHHHH!!! THATS SO FRIGGIN ADORABLE!!!!! that man needs a round of applause for going to such lengths for such a memorable way of proposing! completely unique!!!!
Simply beautiful, you got the feel of the game down, it romantic and magical and just amazing. I really hope you two stay happy together. This is just the most wonderful thing and possibly the sweetest I've ever seen!
Wow man....blown my mind away! How long it took you?
I wonder if they're still married?
They are, quite happily!
@@TheRealPfhreak Aaaaww, that's so nice x)
Awww thats so sweet, bet she was getting puzzled by the references to your own lives together, truly a beautiful way to propose. From one nerd to another Bravo.
I love how she called him a nerd before saying yes. Great way to propose!
oh boy, that was incredibly creative of your part. congratulations! I really hope you're still together today
This video is the very definition of the word "awwwwwwww".
It's been almost two years and you're still receiving congratulations from this proposal. That proves how wonderful and epic this was and will last for a very long time.
Love and cheers from Mexico, my friends!!
Have a wonderful life together!!
That's just SO beautiful and touching, man! And your both so, so lucky to have each other. I wish you folks a wonderful life together!
You've done nerds everywhere proud sir. Beautiful tale.
Still one of the greatest videos/proposals ever. I favourited this video 14 years ago JFC I feel Old.
Wow....that is the coolest proposal ever.... You've raised the bar for all of us, man... I don't think I'll EVER, EVER be able to top that. Congratulations to you both... The fact that you have a girl who would actually LOVE that proposal is amazing in itself... I hope I get that lucky someday, and if I do, I hope I can pull off something even one-eighth as great as this...
Brilliantly done, sir. You're a gentleman and a scholar.
Respect from a fellow Chrono fan in Seattle!
i love the creativity and i find it very inspirational, i hope this inspires many more people to come
The entire video warmed my heart, and when it got to the proposal, it was impossible to hold back tears. This is the best.
Aww, so moving! I think the best part is incorporating all the memories in the map :))) so amazing
I think I've commented this several times before, but i just found it again and it once again brought tears to my eyes.
This is incredibly beautiful! I wish you all luck in the future! Have a happy married life :)
I'm so proud of you :) - apparently now you really CAN do anything with Chrono Trigger
This is absolutely amazing. Many years of happiness to you both! : D
i almost never cry. and this genius just brought me to tears. you sir, are a beast.
+Phill Spiess I see this is an old post, but you did such a good job and I wanted to say congratulations on both the hack and on finding someone that is able to enjoy something such as this.
AWWWW, the awesomeness and cuteness it's just, I want to explode. XD
How could you question this idea?? Hacking an epicly amazing snes game and architect your own "side quest" takes super skills and for the "victim" its quite unthinkable while playing that someone you know could have manipulated the game. ITS AWESOME!! I kinda expected the yes/ no prompt in the end tho, yes would reply "look behind you [her name]" ;)
Nearly 9 years later, and I'm still crying
You are so lucky you didnt get a cease and desist for this, from square enix!
Amazing proposal idea
I would 100% say yes if someone proposed to me this way ^.^
i think thats the sweetest thing ive ever seen. a family that plays chrono trigger together stays together.
Congrats, folks, that was truly charming, and combined with my deeply rooted nostalgia for this game, it literally made me tear up lol :P Best wishes to you both :D
I watched it all the way, first of all I
Awwwww that was sooo sweet, congratulations to you both. I wish you many many years of happiness
Marle's theme gets me every damn time. This is the best video game proposal I've seen yet. Well played, sir.
BRAVO my friend! That was one of the sweetest things I have ever seen. I got a little choked up while I was watching that. Well done! Also, congrats to you and your new wife! I wish you both all the happiness in the world!
Wow dude, seriously one of the greatest things I've ever seen!! Hope youre both happy
this is by far one of the most awesome ideas i've ever seen.. congratulations man...
you have my respect, you used my favorite game to do a such beautiful thing. you are awesome!
Love Marles theme for the proposal :) beautiful! Thank you for sharing this video with us. May you two spend a nice long happy life together
This was awesome. Hope everything is going great for the both of you!
This is so amasingly sweet, best of luck to you two!
Such a great idea! It turned out great, too. I wish more people would do awesome shit with games like this, like the time a BioWare employee proposed to his wife by building a wedding scene for the two of them in Minecraft.
I shed a few tears when the music box Chrono Trigger theme started playing. It's so touching *sniff*.
So amazing... congratulations!! and.. by the way, the music... it was just the right thing all the time... you are the best!!!
Very creative. Here's to you two on a successful life together.
I got teary at the end. I'm so happy for you and your wife :D
Oh my God... This was one of the very few times anything has actually made me tear up... I wish you both the best.
I've heard of this story and an accidental click brought me here.
AWESOME.
Even after watching this video two years ago, it is still as charming as ever. I only wish my proposal (Should I ever get there) is half as romantic.
Awww...I feel both warm and fuzzy at the same time. Nice one!
well as I live in WA my next hike is going to be at Mt. Baker. To find a place were love blossomed and think of Chrono Trigger. Thanks! NIce video btw and congrats.
All these years and this video still kills me.
The way in which you worded every character's monologues...it was so genuinely done. As I have yet to finish Chrono Trigger, had you not said this was a hack, I would have been completely fooled.
I love it!!!! I hope you both are still together and happy!!! As a fellow gamer, I am jealous you found someone you could propose to in this way :-).
Man, you did sooo good on this for a slightly rush job. :D Congratz, I hope you two are doing very well and are incredibly happy right now.
This is adorable. Someday, I'd also like to propose with a game. Seeing it done so well is really inspiring. Thank you so much! I hope the two of you will be very happy together for a long time!
Best proposal ever
You, sir, are AWESOME. Best wishes to the two of you.
I teared up a bit at the end. . That was bloody amazing. . .
a lot of respect for u not only r u a total badass but u r a sweet hearted person for doing this so yea respect bro
This has to be the most awesome thing I've seen so far, epic!
Dude. This was an awesome idea. I really do not know why you debated though if you have a girl who plays games. I think the most memorable proposals involve something that makes memorable. Not every girl will find a proposal in a game memorable but I think for a female gamer, she wont forget it. A few years late but congrats to both of you.
SDGQ 2017 donation got me to this video. Amazing way to propose man! Here's to many more years!
From which run?
Wow, this should go in that creative proposal list thingy. Proposing by hacking a video game. Genius.
This was amazing, very original proposal and I really wish I could have thought to do something like this for my girl. Simply beautiful and something that you can tell your children and a great story to tell all new people you two meet :)