Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the Falling Stars™ disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
PlayStation®2 Components
Memory Card
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Playing The Game
Home
The game starts in Luna's house. It is possible to leave this place and return anytime. It's the only place where you can save your game progress, interact with your pet, and change Luna's outfit.
Saving The Game
The game can be saved anytime, but only at Luna's home. Before saving, previous game data (if there is any) will be loaded. You may freely choose one of five slots to save your game.
Training Your Pet
Once you have your pet, you may train him at Home. You may use attribute points (acquired in fights) to increase the pet's strength, agility, or endurance.
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Strength boosts attack damage.
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Agility affects your pet's speed in fights.
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Endurance increases defense effectiveness in fights.
Every fourth level, your pet can learn 1 perk. A perk is a unique ability which helps Komi fight better. Each perk is described before learning it. •
All perks are beneficial.
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Learned perks affect what additional perks may be learned later. If you learn a perk that increases your pet's offense, a new perk related to offense will be available later.
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Choose your perks carefully, because not all perks may be learned in one game.
World
The Game Screen
At the top, you can see how much energy Luna has. Energy is used to run faster. When Luna's energy is depleted, she will run noticeably slower. Energy restores slowly over time or it can be replenished by drinking (using) an energy potion.
At the top-right, you can see the mini-map of the world. You may zoom in by holding L2 or R2.
Pause Screens
You can pause the game anytime by pressing START. Here you can see details about controls used in the current location.
You may choose to resume the game or exit from a mini-game into the world or main menu if you have paused the game in the world. You will exit the pause screen by choosing dialogue options using directional buttons and. Alternatively, you may press again to continue the game.
Mission/Quests Menu
If you forget what needs to be done, you may open the mission/quests menu in the game and review completed or pending tasks by pressing A. You can switch between Mission and Quest screens using L1 and R1 respectively.
To return back to the world, choose "close" with or press again.
Quests
If a character is satisfied with Luna's outfit (charisma), he/she may give a quest. There is always a possibility for you to refuse a quest or to drop it later, because all quests are optional. If Luna has a quest, important places for quest completion will be shown on the mini-map.
Only one quest may be active at a time. If you want another quest, you have to either complete the current (active) quest or abandon it. To abandon a quest, you must:
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Open the mission/quest menu by pressing A.
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Switch to the quest side by pressing L1 if you aren't already there.
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Choose the "abandon" option by pressing.
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Confirm your choice by selecting "yes" and pressing again.
If you have refused a quest and later change your mind - the same uncompleted quests may be repeatedly acquired by speaking to the same character after a while. Characters usually have several quests, but the easier quests must be completed first in order to reach the more difficult quests from the same person.
Trading
Most characters have some items to trade, sell and will buy something if Luna is willing to sell it. Prices vary greatly from character to character, so it may be worth spending some time just searching for good prices and then selling an item for its highest price and buying at its lowest.
Each character has a personal opinion about each group of objects. Depending on their interest in a particular group of objects and Luna's clothes (charisma), they will offer more money for some objects and less for others. It is up to you to find a character whose prices are good enough to sell or buy.
The quantity of items available for sale is limited and stock is only restored after some time.
Learning
Luna may train Komi at Home by herself, but some characters encountered in the world may also teach Luna or train Komi even further. Make sure that they are in a good mood or they may refuse to help. Even if you persuade them to help, learning is quite expensive. Each one of Luna's spells or Komi's strikes has an efficiency level. Higher levels