Cloud begins to explore the Gold Saucer with his chosen party member. If Cloud and party member jump through the Chocobo Square tunnel, a bunch of Shin-Ra infantrymen will be found standing on the steps leading to the Chocobo Racing facility.

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AERITH

What’s wrong?

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TIFA

What’s going on?

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RED

What’s happening?

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YUFFIE

What is it?

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CLOUD

Shhh! Shin-Ra soldiers… Even here.

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SHIN-INFANTRYMAN 1 NPC

All right, split up!!

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They salute and scatter to the different areas of the Gold Saucer. Cloud heads up the stairs and into the Chocobo Racing building. The inside resembles a casino with a round table in the center with a sign above it labeled Bookmaker’s Office. Another table is in the corner labeled Exchange.

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FEMALE STAFF BY ENTRANCE NPC

Welcome to the Chocobo Races.

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BETTING MAN NPC

Falls to his knees.

I… I lost.

Or...

Do it! Come oooon! Yes!!

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MAN BY STAFFROOM NPC

You can purchase up to three tickets, but have a good think before you buy. For example, you can select half the chocobos by buying a box with all three tickets.

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CLOUD

1. A box?

2. I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

MAN BY STAFFROOM NPC (A box?)

A box is a bet that covers all quinella combinations for three chocobos. For example, with chocobos 1, 3, and 5, you’d be entering 1-3, 1-5, and 3-5 into the race. Then there’s the quinella wheel, which is based on a single chocobo.

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CLOUD

1. Quinella wheel?

2. I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

MAN BY STAFFROOM NPC (Quinella wheel?)

As the name suggests, with a quinella wheel, you bet on combinations of one chocobo. If you wanted to back chocobo 1, you’d buy 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4. But, no matter how you bet, you’ll win some and lose others. Trust in your own intuition.

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SECURITY GUARD BY STAFFROOM NPC

I’m sorry, but only authorized personnel are allowed in here.

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BLONDE MAN NPC

I can only buy tickets for ranks B and C.

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CLOUD

1. Rank?

2. I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

BLONDE MAN NPC (Rank?)

Yeah, chocobos are ranked according to strength. Rank A is the highest and C is the lowest. If you become a freelance jockey, you’ll be able buy tickets for rank A as well. Of course, the higher the rank the better the item ticket. Maybe I should become a jockey someday?

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CLOUD

1. How?

2. I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

BLONDE MAN NPC (How?)

If you own a chocobo and have the right connections, then, yeah, it’s possible… But chocobos are pretty hard to catch, and I don’t know the right people.

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A man and a woman stand to the side.

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WOMAN NPC

Hey, what’s with that chocobo on the odds screen over there?

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MAN NPC

That’s where you learn about a chocobo’s condition and strength.

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WOMAN NPC

Hmm. So if you know which are strongest, it’s a piece of cake, right?

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MAN NPC

No. It’s not that simple. You see, it’s more than just a matter of strength. The outcome depends on the jockey and the chocobo’s personality as well. If they’re not up to scratch, the chocobo could run out of stamina before the finish line, among other things.

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WOMAN AT EXCHANGE TABLE NPC

Welcome to the Chocobo Races.

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WOMAN AT BOOKMAKER’S OFFICE TABLE NPC

Welcome. Are you here to buy tickets?

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CLOUD

1. Yeah

2. Explain it to me

3. I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

WOMAN AT BOOKMAKER’S OFFICE TABLE NPC (Yeah)

The registration fee is 200 gil. Is that all right?

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CLOUD

1. Yup

2. No way! (If selected, nothing happens.)

3. How do I buy tickets?

 

WOMAN AT BOOKMAKER’S OFFICE TABLE NPC (Yup)

Which rank would you like to bet in?

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CLOUD

1. C (One bet: 100 gil)

2. B (One bet: 200 gil

3. Forget it (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

WOMAN AT BOOKMAKER’S OFFICE TABLE NPC (C or B)

Thank you. The next race will be starting soon.

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If Cloud’s choice wins he jumps with his fist pumped in the air.

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CLOUD

I won!

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NON-CHARACTER TEXTBOX

You may exchange your ticket for an item or GP.

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CLOUD

1. I’d like the item

2. I’d like the GP

 

NON-CHARACTER TEXTBOX (I’d like the item)

Obtained __!

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NON-CHARACTER TEXTBOX (I’d like the GP)

Your item ticket is worth __ GP. Is that okay?

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CLOUD

1. Yeah, gimme the GP

2. No, I’ll take the item

 

NON-CHARACTER TEXTBOX (Yeah, gimme the GP)

Obtained __ GP!

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NON-CHARACTER TEXTBOX (No, I’ll take the item)

Obtained __!

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If Cloud’s choice loses…

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CLOUD

I lost…

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WOMAN AT BOOKMAKER’S OFFICE TABLE NPC (How do I buy tickets?)

You are allowed to purchase a maximum of three tickets. Use the Directions to move the cursor on the panel. Confirm and cancel with O. L1 and R1 will change the chocobo data shown on the right hand side of the screen. It’s a good idea to use this data when making your predictions. After placing your bets, press [start] to begin the race.

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WOMAN AT BOOKMAKER’S OFFICE TABLE NPC (Explain it to me)

The Chocobo Races are held on a virtual course. Natural scenery is projected to provide a lively contest. The aim is to predict which chocobos will finish first and second… …and then purchase the corresponding ticket. If the ticket you purchased is a winner, you will be issued with the item ticket listed on the screen. Please exchange any tickets for an item, or its equivalent in GP, at the exchange counter.

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If Cloud goes to the Battle Square, there is a staff member standing at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the facility.

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GOLD SAUCER STAFF NPC

I’m sorry, but we’re currently renovating. Please come back some other time.

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If Cloud enters the Ghost Square and climbs up the steps to enter the Ghost Hotel, a Zombie Greeter meets him at the door.

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ZOMBIE GREETER NPC

Welcome. Thank you for coming to the Ghost Hotel. Uuuuuuurgh… For reservations, please step up to the counter. Uuuuuuurgh…

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When Cloud steps up to the reception counter, there is a Zombie Receptionist NPC sitting at the counter, another man on a noose drops down with a scream and hangs there.

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MR HANGMAN

Hello there! It’s me… the ever popular face of the Ghost Hotel—Mr Hangman!

He waves.

Welcome! It’s 5 GP a night. Would you like to stay?

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CLOUD

1. Yeah

2. No, thanks (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

ZOMBIE RECEPTIONIST NPC (Yeah)

Ugh! Urgh! Uuurgh! Have unpleasant nightmares.

If Cloud doesn’t have enough GP…

Uuuuuuurgh! You don’t have enough GP.

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If Cloud attempts to go upstairs to a room without paying…

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MR. HANGMAN

Sir… Please make your reservation at the counter.

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There is a sign by the Hotel Shop.

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TURTLE LOUNGE FLYER #3

There’s only one thing missing from the Gold Saucer… A pub with delicious drinks and a great atmosphere! So come join us at the Turtle Lounge!

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If Cloud enters the shop inside of the hotel, there will be chests, barrels, and cages with all manner of ghouls. When approaching the counter, Mr Hangman will drop down.

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MR HANGMAN

Welcome.

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Hotel Shop opens.

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If Cloud visits the Round Square, a gondola will be there. A woman stands by the ticket booth.

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TICKET BOOTH WOMAN NPC

Welcome. The price for this attraction is 3 GP. Would you like to ride it?

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CLOUD

1. Yes, please

2. No, thanks (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

TICKET BOOTH WOMAN NPC (Yes, please)

Would this be your first time riding with us?

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CLOUD

1. Indeed it would

2. It would not

 

TICKET BOOTH WOMAN NPC (Indeed it would)

From within the cabin, you will be able to enjoy the incredible scenery that only the Gold Saucer has to offer. There are, however, a number of fabulous sights that cannot be seen from one place. So, it’s a good idea to look out of the window at times as well. Please relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Gold Saucer.

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TICKET BOOTH WOMAN NPC (It would not)

Please relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Gold Saucer.

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If Cloud comes to the gondola with a full party of three…

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TICKET BOOTH WOMAN NPC

As this attraction can only accommodate two passengers, I will have to ask one of you to remain here.

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CLOUD

Who to ride with?

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He chooses between his two party members.

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AERITH

Wow! Amazing!

Oh! Look, Cloud!

It’s so pretty…

Cloud, look!

Wooow!

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TIFA

Wow, it’s so pretty!

Look, Cloud!

Look at that!

Look! Look!

Oooh! Over there!

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YUFFIE

Wow!

Cooool!

Cloud!

Wooooah!

Wow!

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If Cloud does not have enough GP…

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TICKET BOOTH WOMAN NPC

Oh, I’m awfully sorry, but you don’t seem to have enough GP.

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If Cloud goes to the Speed Square, a muscular man in a speedo will stand in front of the steps. There are two other men. If Cloud approaches the man in a speedo, he’ll flex.

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Special Note: One of the other two men looks like Johnny, but this is just a reused asset.

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MAN

You there… Boy.

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CLOUD

Boy?

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MAN

Flexes again.

How are you finding it? Having fun, I hope? Well, uh, OF COURSE you’re having fun! Good for you! Good for you, boy!

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CLOUD

MY name’s Cloud. Stop calling me ‘boy’.

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DIO

Mmm? Me? I run the Gold Saucer. The name’s Dio. You can call me Uncle Dio.

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CLOUD

Shakes his head.

(He’s not even listening.)

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DIO

Flexes again.

By the way, boy… Ever heard of Black Materia?

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CLOUD

1. Yeah

2. No

 

DIO (Yeah)

I thought so.

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DIO (No)

Ha, ha, ha, ha! Good one, boy! But you shouldn’t lie. Besides, you can’t fool these eyes.

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CLOUD

Why do you ask?

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DIO

A short while ago, a kid came in and asked me if I had a black materia. I thought you might know who he was, seeing how you’re both about the same age.

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CLOUD

Did he happen to wear… a black cloak?

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DIO

Why, yes. Yes, he did. And a tattoo of the number one on the back of his hand.

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CLOUD

Where did he go!?

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DIO

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Not even Uncle Dio knows that. Well, then…

He starts to walk out, but stops.

Oh, that’s right… Stop by at the Battle Arena some time, boy. I think you’ll like it. Many of my prized possessions are on display there too. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

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Dio leaves.

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MAN IN PURPLE PANTS NPC

You need to pay attention before stepping into any of these exits. Why? Well, you can reach all kinds of places with them—that’s why!

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JOHNNY LOOK ALIKE NPC

If I can just memorize the order they come out in and shoot right before… …mumble…

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With Dio gone, Cloud goes on up the stairs leading to a roller coaster. There is a man and woman by the ticket station and a man in a booth on the other side.

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MAN IN BOOTH NPC

Would you like to see your top scores?

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CLOUD

1. Yes

2. I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

MAN IN BOOTH NPC (Yes)

High Scores: Cloud 1.__  2.__  3.__

You’ll receive a prize if you score more than 3000 Points. So, buckle up, and do your best!

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Cloud walks over to the ticket area. If Cloud tries to get on the ride before paying…

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TICKET MAN NPC

Please register here.

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If Cloud tries to talk to Ticket Man NPC first…

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TICKET MAN NPC

Pointing toward the woman.

Oh, sir, is this your first time here? If so, it’s best to have a listen to the rules over there.

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GAME RULES WOMAN NPC

Would you like to hear the rules for this attraction?

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CLOUD

1. Yes

2. I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

GAME RULES WOMAN NPC (Yes)

This is the Shooting Coaster. The ride goes ZOOM, you go BANG BANG, things go PEW PEW, and then you destroy them with a big BOOM. Pretty simple, huh? To shoot, hit O. The bar on the left side of the screen is your power meter. When it’s full, it’ll go BAM, but when it’s empty, it’ll just go PSHH and putter out, so keep an eye on it. The person at the counter will keep a record of your top three scores. Good luck. <3

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TICKET BOOTH MAN NPC

This attraction costs 10 GP.

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CLOUD

1. Pay

2. Changed my mind (If selected, nothing happens.)

 

TICKET BOOTH MAN NPC (Pay)

Thank you. Follow me.

If Cloud doesn’t have enough GP…

… Sir, you don’t seem to have enough GP.

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Cloud and party get on the Shooting Coaster. When they finish the ride…

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MAN IN BOOTH NPC

You scored __ points.

Obtained prize: Super Sweeper or Masamune Blade.

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Back in the hallway to the coaster, sometimes various people will be there at random.

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If two kids and an adult man will run to the coaster...

LITTLE BOY NPC

Yaaay!

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LITTLE GIRL NPC

Wheeeeeeeee!

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ADULT MAN NPC

Hey, wait for me!

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If the chocobo mascot is there…

CHOCOBO MASCOT NPC

Welcome to the Gold Saucer.

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If Cloud enters the Event Square, there’s a huge theatre, but only a handful of people throughout at this time, including a couple of couples.

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SECURITY GUARD NPC

Sorry. There’s nothing being shown right now.

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THEATRE FAN NPC

They put on some really strange shows here. Looks like there’s nothing on today, but it’s definitely worth stopping by from time to time.

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MAN IN COUPLE 1 NPC

W-what’s your problem? Can’t you see we wanna be alone?

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MAN IN COUPLE 2 NPC

Ugh. Another passion killer. Will you please leave us alone?