Holding Items
Go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over an object and press the A Button. The cursor will turn into the object, indicating you are holding it.
Putting Items In The Inventory
To put an item into the inventory, step on that item in Movement mode. A selection box will appear at the bottom of the screen.
Go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over the item you wish to put into your inventory and press the A Button. When you are holding the item, move the item into one of your inventory slots and press the A Button again. This places the item in your inventory and returns the cursor.
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For quick pickup, move the cursor over an item in the selection box and press the B Button to move the item to inventory in one step.
Equipping Items
To equip your character with weapons, armor, and miscellaneous items, pick up the item you wish to place on your character. Instead of putting the item into your inventory, place it on the appropriate spot on your character's body.
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Necklaces go below the head.
Dropping Items
To drop an item, go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over the item you wish to discard and press the A Button.
When you are holding the item, move the item to the very bottom of the screen and press the A Button again. The ground selection box will appear with the item in it. The item is now on the floor.
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For quick drop, move the cursor over an item in inventory and press the B Button to move the item to the ground in one step.
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Trick: Move the object to the bottom of the view screen and press the A Button.
Throwing Items
To throw an item, go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over the item you wish to throw and press the A Button.
When you are holding the item, move the item to the center of the view screen and press the A Button. The item will now be thrown.
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Note: The strength of your character and the weight of the object will determine how far the object is thrown.
Fatigue
Even the most stalwart of fighters needs to eat and sleep. Should your character become too tired, he will no longer be able to fight. At this point, he must sleep to regain enough energy to battle.
Sleeping is also very useful for healing and regaining your Mana. To sleep, you must go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over the "Z" icon and press the A Button.
You can also sleep by moving the cursor over your character's portrait and pressing the A Button.
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For quick sleep, press START + the B Button at the same time while in either mode.
When your character is asleep, the screen goes black and your Mana, Health, Fatigue and Hunger levels are all displayed. To wake up, simply press the A Button.
Drinking Potions
To drink a potion, go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over the potion in your inventory and press the A Button. When you are holding the item, move the potion icon up to your portrait and press the A Button. Your character will gulp down the liquid.
Hunger
Eating is as important as sleeping. You will find food located throughout the Tower and on many creatures. It is a good idea that you always have a couple pieces of food in your inventory.
Should you become too hungry, you will not be able to sleep and regain your fighting energy. To eat, go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over a piece of food in your inventory and press the A Button. When you are holding the food, move the food icon up to your portrait and press the A Button. Your character will happily crunch the food.
Opening Doors
There are many ways to open doors. Some require keys, buttons, and even combinations of buttons.
Using Switches
Scattered throughout the Tower are many switches on the wall. To activate one, simply stand directly in front of the switch and press the A Button while in Movement mode.
You can also activate the switch on the view screen by being in Control mode and placing the cursor directly over the switch and pressing the A Button.
Using Keys
Using a key is just like activating a switch, except you must be holding the key. There are many different locks in the Tower and they all require a specific key.
Reading
Throughout the game you will find many scrolls and plaques to read. To read a plaque on the wall, simply face the plaque in Movement mode and press the A Button.
To read a scroll, go into Control mode by pressing SELECT. Move the cursor over the scroll in your inventory and press the A Button. When you are holding the scroll, move the scroll icon up to your portrait and press the A Button. The information on the scroll will be displayed.
Creating Spells
There are many spell scrolls located in Lord Baniff's Tower. To create a spell, find the words of power written on one of these scrolls.
Go into Control mode by pressing SELECT and move the cursor over the word of power you wish to select and press the A Button. Each time you select a Power Word, it appears in the spell scroll. Once all words of power are set, pressing the B Button will cast the spell.
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If the spell is successful, a message will appear saying "You cast the spell".
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If you are unsuccessful there will be a "Spell failed" message.
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If the message "Not enough Mana" appears