I'm trying to figure out the best way to do the NES versions of the FF games and it's kind of a hassle and could use some help. As far as I can figure:
>FF1
Chaos Rush translation patch if you just want a proper translation.
Restored hack if you want the original translation but a bunch of bug fixes and optional changes on top of it.
>FF2
Chaos Rush translation patch + standalone B button dash patch included with it + Restored for the bug fixes patched in that order. I can't find information if the CR patch by default comes with the B button dash or not without having to use the included patch.
>FF3
Just the Chaos Rush translation patch.

Do I have that about right? I know 3 has the Maeson patch which is a full overhaul but I'm just trying to figure out basic things like the best patches and dash patches.

I have never played a single Final Fantasy game in my entire life. I do not want to play all of them, but I want to play the first one and 2 or 3 others. Which would be your top 3?

the franchise went downhill after this one