Before Setting Out
You will become the Hero of a long, adventurous journey. To prepare yourself, the first thing you need to know about is the "Adventure Journal."
Beginning an Adventure
Before you begin an adventure, you must first create an "Adventure Journal" to record your travels. The Adventure Journal records the current strength levels of all characters, inventory of equipment, and all other events that have occurred on your adventure.
Creating an "Adventure Journal"
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Insert a Memory Card into MEMORY CARD slot 1 or MEMORY CARD slot 2 of your PlayStation. •
Select "New Game" from the menu.
When you select "New Game," the name entry screen for the hero will appear. Here you can enter a name of your liking of up to eight characters.
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Use the directional button to select characters.
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Use the X button to input.
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Use the O button to go back one space.
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Select "Done" to finish inputting your name.
After you finish inputting your name, you will select the MEMORY CARD slot in which to write the Adventure Journal.
Finishing an Adventure
Before taking a break from your adventures, be sure and go to a Temple or other location containing an Adventure Journal and record your progress. Speak with the priest or master of the Temple. Then, select "Save" and they will record your progress into the Adventure Journal.
When you record your progress, first select MEMORY CARD slot 1 or MEMORY CARD slot 2, and then select an Adventure Journal to write to. When you choose an Adventure Journal to write to, you will be asked if it is okay to overwrite the previous information in the Adventure Journal.
How do I continue an adventure?
Select "Continue" from the Adventure Journal menu. When you select the Adventure Journal you wish to start from, you will begin from the last moment that you made a record.
How do I delete an Adventure Journal?
Select "Delete File" from the Adventure Journal menu, and select the Adventure Journal you wish to delete. Be careful! Once an Adventure Journal is deleted, it cannot be retrieved.
Beginning Your Adventure!
Now it is time to begin your adventure! Here we explain how to control the 3D map, your window into the world of adventure, through the use of screen shots.
3D Allows You to "Feel" the Landscape
First, get accustomed to the feel of the 3D map. Rotate the map to see how your character is centered within it. You may find something new! In some places, such as the Field and caves, you cannot rotate the map.
Use the button to check your surroundings
Once you have tried the Rotate button, try pressing the button to widen your view of the map. This will give you a general idea of the area. This is helpful when you are not sure what direction you are facing.
In places such as the Field and inside buildings, you cannot use the button. Widening your view gives you a bigger picture of the town. You can also rotate your view in this mode.
Inside Buildings and Caves
Inside buildings and caves, the angle of your view can sometimes hide entrances. Try rotating your map. However, you cannot widen your view in areas that have ceilings.
Items hidden behind buildings and in shadows
Don't just use Rotate to check your position, try rotating in all kinds of areas. You may find treasure chests and doors behind buildings and hidden in the shadows.
The Action Button is good for everything!
Before bothering to search for the correct command, try using the Action Button. In many situations it will automatically take the correct Action. On the 3D maps and in castles, you can speed along solely with the use of the Action Button.
Talk
Face a person you wish to talk to, and press the triangle button to talk. Also use it to buy items from shops and stay at inns.
Check
Use the Action Button to check the inside of dressers and treasure chests. Use it to check anything at all—drawers, bookshelves, signs, well interiors, and more.
Pick Up / Throw
Use the Action Button to pick up items like vases and flowers. Push it again to throw the item.
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Push the Action Button once to pick up the vase.
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Use the directional button to walk while holding the item above your head.
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Push the button again to throw it! And the vase breaks.
Castles and Towns
There are many buildings inside the castles and towns, including Temples, shops, and other places convenient to travelers. Let's have a look inside!
Temples
Here lies the Adventure Journal. The servants of God extend a helping hand to the young travelers. If for nothing else, you must come here for the Adventure Journals. Also stop by when your friends have run out of power, or if you need other assistance.
Things to Do at Temples
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Save: Record your progress into an Adventure Journal.
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Oracle: Find out how many Experience Points are needed to gain a level.
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Revive: Revive friends who have died. However, the higher the character's level, the costlier the donation needed.
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De-Tox: Cure a poisoned party member. Requires donation.
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Uncurse: Break a curse upon a party member. When a curse is broken, all equipment that was cursed will be lost. Requires