 Sakaguchi contributed some minor elements, including the character Gato; he liked Marle's drama and reconciliation with her father.Masato Kato subsequently edited and completed the outline by writing the majority of the game's story, including all the events of the 12,000 BC era.He took pains to avoid what he described as "a long string of errands ... [such as] 'do this', 'take this', 'defeat these monsters', or 'plant this flag'."