Check out the Mana Series discord server for discussion on the remake, original, and others in the series.

https://discord.gg/9FDk9cd

Yes, auto saves are fair game in all situations.

We do have a discord already, and it's a base for all Quintet SNES games. You can find it here: www.discord.gg/7M87hnR

Not a bad idea. I started out running this game through ILs a long time ago myself, so it's a good way to learn about the little things needed in each level.

It's completely fine. FF on is just slightly faster in some cases when you need to suicide and respawn at another CP.