It's not too late to make it a thread, you know.
Got it.
Yeah, Earthbound... actually, the only time I think I really had to grind was in that final area before you fight Giygas, and that was basically because I kept dying on the way.
Dragon Quest IV, however... Well, let's just say that, as of late, I've taken to playing it while I listen to music, instead of the other way around.