STARTING A GAME
Properly set the "Yu-Gi-Oh! THE DUELISTS OF THE ROSES" game DISC in the PlayStation®2 console and turn the power on. The Title Screen displays after the opening demo.
Press the START button to skip the demo and jump to the Title Screen. Press the START button at the Title Screen to display the 4 menu options. Select a menu item with the directional buttons and press the button to enter your selection.
You will need either 1 or 2 memory cards (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) with play data from this game in order to use "Continue", "Custom Duel" or "Trade". The first time you play, start a game by selecting "New Game".
Menu Options
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New Game: Choose "New Game" the first time you play or to start a new game from the beginning.
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Continue: Select "Continue" to continue playing a previously saved game.
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Custom Duel: Select "Custom Duel" to duel the CPU or another player with various settings.
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Trade: Select "Trade" to move cards between 2 memory cards (8MB) (for PlayStation®2).
NEW GAME
Play a game from the beginning. When you select "New Game" the first chapter of the story starts, which explains the story background and some key facts.
Press the button to display the next text message during the first chapter of the story. Follow the on-screen instructions and provide input when prompted to do so during the first chapter of the story.
View Game Play Instructions
You are asked if you want to play a practice duel. Make a selection with the directional buttons and press the START button to enter your selection. When you select "Play a Practice Duel", you receive instructions on duel play and rules.
During the Practice Duel, follow the on-screen instructions. Press the START button during the Practice Duel to end the session and return. You can view the game play instructions when you need to during regular game play with "System Icons" - "Help" command.
Because this game uses the "Perfect Rule" system, duel play differs slightly from that of previous versions of Yu-Gi-Oh! video games. Two of the major differences are "Card Movement" and "Deck Leader". Refer to the "Duels" section for more information.
Select an Initial Deck
Select an initial player deck. You may select one of the three decks. Each deck has a different Deck Leader and card composition. Select a Deck with the directional buttons and press the START button to enter your selection.
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Deck Card Average Summon Level
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Deck Leader Card Illustration
Refer to the "Duels" section for more information about the Deck Leader and Attribute Icons.
Input Name
You are asked for your name. Enter the name you would like to use during game play.
1. Use the directional buttons to move the cursor over a letter and press the button to enter. Press the button to erase letters.
2. When you have finished entering your name, press the START button.
Once you enter your name, you cannot change it during the game.
CAMPAIGN
You, the player, have been summoned from present day to medieval Europe as a "Rose Duelist". In order to return to your own time, you must defeat the enemy duelists and collect all 8 Rose Cards.
MAP SCREEN
Map Screen Details
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Player Position: Deck Leader is displayed
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System Icons: Save data, build your deck or change the game settings. You can also view the game play instructions.
Controls
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directional buttons: Move the cursor, (while pressing the button) slide the map
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SELECT button: Abort the campaign
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START button: Move the cursor to the System Icons
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button: Turn display of lands under control of duelists you've already faced ON/OFF
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left analog stick: Move camera
Select a Story
You are asked to ally yourself with either the Lancaster House (Red Rose side) or the York House (White Rose side). Select a side with the directional buttons and press the START button to enter your selection. The story and rival characters change depending on which side you select.
Save Game Data
At the end of the first chapter of the story, the map screen is displayed and your campaign begins. This is your first chance to save your player data.
1. Insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) with at least 250KB of free space into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
2. Press the START button on the map screen to move the cursor to the System Icons located in the lower right-hand of the screen.
3. Move the cursor with the directional buttons and select the "Save" icon located in the upper right. Press the button to save the game data.
Each memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) can save one copy of game data. If you save game data to a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) that already contains saved game data, the older saved game data will be overwritten.
CONTINUE
If you have already started