They leave the locker room. Cloud can now explore Upper Junon…

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If Cloud heads down the elevator and runs into the elevator guard below…

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SHIN-RA ELEVATOR GUARD NPC

Huh? It’s not time to change guard yet?

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CLOUD

Uh, yeah, right…

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He takes the elevator back up and heads for the outside street. A few Shin-Ra troops are running around, along with Rude, who heads toward the Weapons Store. A Materia Storekeeper NPC stands outside his shop door, attempting to usher people in.

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If Cloud talks to him…

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MATERIA STOREKEEPER NPC

Forget duty! Step right up!

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The salesman goes inside. If Cloud follows…

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MATERIA STOREKEEPER NPC

Welcome! Business has been so slow today. I was starting to worry.

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If Cloud exits the Materia Store and enters the Weapons Store…

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WEAPON STOREKEEPER NPC

Hey! Yo! Our weapons are the best!

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If Cloud heads downstairs, there will be a bar with five men gathered around a table. They are all bald and one of them is Rude.

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BARTENDER NPC

I’m sorry. We’re reserved for today.

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RUDE

Hmm… You too? Then take off the helmet and join us. That’s our rule.

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BALD OLD MAN NPC

Looks like you’re still all wet behind the ears.

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BALD MAN IN TRENCHCOAT NPC

Something’s going on outside, but we’ve been on outside, but we’ve been here swiggin’ since midday.

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If Cloud exits the Weapon Store and enters the General Store…

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GENERAL STOREKEEPER NPC

Goodness me, a soldier! Welcome!

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If Cloud exits the General Store and enters the last room on the street, it will lead to a barracks, a man in a plain blue shirt will be running frantically around the room. A Shin-Ra Infantryman stands guard at the door to the basement.

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BLUE SHIRT NPC

How could this happen!? Why didn’t my superiors wake me!? I can’t find the uniform I left in my locker, either. Where is it? Geez… You don’t think this is hazing, do you? Oh, man. My future in the military is looking pretty bleak.

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SHIN-RA INFANTRYMAN GUARD NPC

Hmmm… A know-it-all, eh? All right, come on in.

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If Cloud follows him, he winds up in the basement. There are two other Shin-Ra Infantrymen besides the guard. There are also three muscled men flexing, similar to the ones at the Beginner’s Hall back in District 7. One of the three flexers is the Muscled With Hard Hat NPC. The three flexers are translucent, like ghosts.

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SHIN-RA INFANTRYMAN GUARD NPC

Only a chosen few get to enter the Experts’ Hall. Expound the knowledge you hold to your heart’s content.

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SHIN-RA INFANTRYMAN 1 NPC

Oh, wise one, why don’t you tell me about materia and let off some steam?

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CLOUD

Yeah…

1. Materia growth

2. Types of materia

3. Materia combinations

4. Materia division

5. Quatity allowed

6. The rest is a secret (If selected, nothing happens.)

CLOUD (Materia growth)

Let’s cut to the chase. Different types of materia will grow in different ways. As they mature, most will undergo a change. For example, Magic materia gives rise to new abilities and spells… …and Summon materia can be used an increasing number of times in battle. Those that don’t change will still need to fully mature in order to divide. That’s all. Maybe that came across a little too formal?

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CLOUD (Types of materia)

Types of materia? Here goes…

Independent materia: Enables abilities when equipped. Doesn’t link with other materia.

Support materia: Can be linked with Command, Magic, and Summon materia. For there to be any effect, the materia must be placed into linked slots.

Command materia: Enables new commands. There’s a lot of this type. Some will even change the Attack command.

Magic materia: That’s easy… It enables magic. This type will gain new abilities as the level increases.

Summon materia: Allows you to summon a beast.

The number of times you can call a beast in a single battle increases as the materia’s level increases. Summon materia is my favorite!

…And those are the five types of materia.

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CLOUD (Materia combinations)

Combining materia, huh? This isn’t straightforward, so let’s go over the basics… First, Support materia. The most basic combination is Magic + All. As the magic level increases, so do the number of spells available. With All, the level increase will determine the number of times the materia is effective in battle. That about covers it. Hm…Wait a sec. You can switch between multiple and single targets with L1/R1. I’ll bet you’ve already mastered that? A more advanced combination is Property + Magic/Summon. If you use this combination on a weapon, you will attach a Property from the Magic or Summon. For example, if you equip Fire + Property, you will have made a Fire-based weapon. I’m getting sidetracked, but… equipping Fire + Property to your armour instead will halve the damage received from Fire-based attacks. Now, that’s a point… In the case of armours, there’s a bonus… When you level-up Property materia and apply it to an armour, your defence to Properties is increased. At first, the damage will be halved, then nullified, and finally, absorbed. Think about it. If you link a high-level Property materia to a Fire materia, you’ll have an armour that can absorb Fire-based attacks. Let’s take this further. Here’s how you use the Support materia called Added Effect. Added Effect is used to attach the effects of status changing materia onto weapons and armours. For example, if you link Added Effect with Poison on a weapon, your attack will inflict the status abnormality Poison. Of course, you have to do this properly. If you don’t link status changing magic like Confuse or Time with Added Effect, it’s pointless. If you want to see detailed information on Added Effects, select Status from the menu. If may look complicated at first, but take your time, and you’ll get there.

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CLOUD (Materia division)

Ah, yes, division… another of my strengths. This sword of mine comes in real handy for that. Also, I’m often told I have a split personality. I don’t believe it myself, but who knows? Anyway… Once materia reaches its maximum level, it divides into two. The original materia will stop growing. It can still be used like before, but there will be no further changes. The newborn materia will start with zero AP, so it will need nurturing again from scratch. Once the new materia reaches its maximum level, it too will divide. This is the best way to increase your collection. Ha, ha… My head feels like it’s being divided with all this explaining!

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CLOUD (Quantity allowed)

Once materia starts dividing more often, you’ll need to be careful. There’s a limit to how much of it you can carry. Since we’re now officially fighting to save the planet, it’d be against our principles to carry around a large amount of materia. Well, actually, I don’t agree. I’ll let you guess who came up with that one! So, we can only hold up to 200 materias, plus whatever’s equipped. If you have too many materias, you’ll need to ditch some. …I mean, give them back to the planet, of course! Otherwise you won’t be able to take on any more.

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SHINRA-INFANTRYMAN 2 NPC

Hello, Mr Expert! Please talk to me about Limit skills.

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CLOUD

There’s not much to say…

1. Developing new skills

2. Ultimate skills

3. That’s all (If selected, nothing happens.)

CLOUD (Developing new skills)

There are two main ways of building up your Limit skills. First, just use them a lot. Second, finish off as many enemies as possible. That’s easier said than done. Everyone knows this, but… when you learn a skill from a higher level, you need to set it in the menu. Whatever you do, don’t forget. You won’t be able to use the more advanced skills until you’ve mastered the basic ones first. The growth and type of Limit skills depend on the individual, so I guess I’ll just leave it at that.

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CLOUD (Ultimate skills)

I hear a rumour some time ago about ultimate Limit skills. Supposedly, these skills can’t be gained in the usual way. That’s all I’ve heard about them though.

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FLEXING GHOST 1 WITH HARD HAT NPC

Hey, how’s it goin’? This is the Beginners’ Hall (Resurrected Edition)! Your explanations were so complicated last time I couldn’t return to the planet. So, I’m here to ask you again.

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Special Note: These explanations are for PC, not PS1.

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CLOUD

What do you want to know?

1. Recording the journey

2. Healing a wounded ally

3. Curative magic

4. Weapons and armours

5. Equipping materia

6. Advanced use of materia

7. Battle formation

8. Checking current status

9. Using Limit skills

10. Other advice

11. Nothing left to teach (If selected, nothing happens.)

CLOUD (Recording the journey)

Okay, I’ll tell you about saving. You know what’ll happen if you don’t save? That’s right… Everything you worked so hard to do will be lost! You never know when there’ll be a power outage, and you’ve got a long journey ahead of you. It pays to save ten and to take breaks whenever you need them. You can save your progress in the game on your computer’s hard drive. If you feel like e-mailing any of the save files to your friends, you can find them in the ‘save’ folder, in the same place you installed the game. So, when you’re ready to save, access the menu. Select save. Remember, you can’t just save wherever you want. You can only save at places that have a Save Point. When you find one, a message will appear. Whenever you reach a Save Point, you’ll probably want to save your game. There are 10 files located in these 2 rows. Choose a file for your current game. Each file can hold up to 15 games. This will save your progress to the computer’s hard drive. The screen only shows 3 saved games at a time, so press the Directions to scroll down the list, and you will see the rest. Remember, the more files you have the longer it will take to load. Well, that used to be the case anyway. One last thing… Don’t get mad, even if you lose. Let your head and your computer cool down. That’s all. Remember to save often, so you don’t lose your progress.

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CLOUD (Healing a wounded ally)

If Cloud doesn’t have a potion…

First, I’m gonna need a Potion.

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GHOST FLEXER 1 NPC

Man… Ex-Soldiers sure are cheap. Okay, I’ll give you ONE Potion.

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If Cloud has 1 or more potions…

CLOUD

You probably already know this, but… HP is your life force. If all your HP is lost in battle, you are Knocked Out. MP is the source of your magic power. If all your MP is lost, you’ll be unable to cast spells. So, what should we do to cure a wounded ally? There are three ways. First, you can rest up at an inn. Second, you can use items to help them recover. Third, you can use curative magic. I’ll explain magic later, but, for now, let’s talk about items. Select Item from the menu. A Potion will restore HP. If you can’t find it, access the menu and select Order to change the order of your items. You can arrange them however you like. Order by items that can be used on the field, by items that can be used in battle, or by items that can be thrown in battle. Order weapons and armours separately. Alphabetical order. Order by most items held. Order by least items held. By the way, Key Items are just what they sound like— items that unlock problems like a key. They’re very important things to have. Keep that in mind. Okay, now select Use, then select Potion. Select the person you want to give it to. If their HP is maxed out, they won’t be able to use it. MP can be restored with Ethers. Use them in the same way as Potions. Just pick a member! The number appearing next to the item’s name tells you many are available. Of course, the more you use, the fewer you’ll have. Some enemies will drop Potions or Ethers, but it’s best to stock up whenever you’re at a store. One last thing… If someone in your party gets Knocked Out,

either rest at an inn or use a Phoenix Tail. That’s all!

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CLOUD (Curative magic)

Here’s how to use curative magic. First, access the menu and select Magic. Next, select who will cast the spell. Pick an ally equipped with Restore materia. You can select another party member by using L1 and R1. This also works in other menus. Remember that. This is magic that you can cast, beasts that you can summon, and Enemy Skills that you’ve learned. Whenever Magic is selected, the available spells appear on screen. So, if you need to use Cure, select it from the menu, and then select the person you want to cast it on. I think Potions are pretty expensive, so… …I stay at an inn instead. It’s better to use curative magic than Potions. That’s all.

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CLOUD (Weapons and armours)

Equipping a weapon and armour is vital for combat. Let me show you how it’s done. Finding or buying them isn’t enough – you also need to access the menu and select Equip. Select the person you want to add equipment to. You can change the weapon, the armour, and the accessory. Accessories have special effects. Select the one you want to change. On the right side of the screen, there’s a list of things that can be equipped. You can see their effects here. Change your weapon with O, then see how it affects your Attack and Defence. Pay special attention to the materia slots. Only slots that are linked will allow Added Effects. Also check the growth rate of materia. When you want to remove an accessory, press [triangle] here. You should never remove weapons or armours, because you’ll never know when you’ll be attacked. After you’ve finished altering equipment, you should re-equip your materia. That’s all.

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CLOUD (Equipping materia)

Materia can unleash a hidden power in humans. Let’s see how it’s used… First, access the menu. Then, select Materia. Select who you want to use it. Pay close attention to my weapon. Like an armour, it has slots. Choose which slot you want to put the materia into. Now select the materia you want to use. This is Restore materia. If you want to know what its effect is, line the cursor up with Check, and press O. It’s like selecting battle commands. Just line the cursor up with Magic, and you can see that there are now more spells available. Now, you can use a new magic called Cure. And that’s all there is to equipping materia. See? It’s not so tough! When you want to remove a materia, it’s as easy as pointing to the materia slot and pressing [triangle]. There’s just one thing you have to watch out for… When you equip materia, your condition changes. Parts of you become stronger, while other parts become weaker. Normally, when you equip Magic materia,

your magic power becomes stronger, but your physical strength becomes weaker. So, materia’s kind of a double-edged sword. The left side of the screen shows the effect that materia has on you. It’s wise not to overuse Magic materia. Experiment with it on your own. That’s about it. I’ll explain some of the finer points next.

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CLOUD (Advanced use of materia)

Access the menu when you find a materia. There are a lot of different types around. This is one of them. It’s called All. If you equip this on its own, nothing will happen. This is a little tricky, but I’ll tell you anyway… Look at my weapon. Look closely at these two slots. They’re linked together. Remember to put materia into linked slots. Different materias affect one another, but only if the slots are linked. Just to demonstrate this to you, let’s put an All materia into one of the slots… and a Lightning materia into the one it is linked with. Now, we can use Thunder on all of the enemies, but at the moment that’s limited to once per battle. Combine different materias, and you’ll come up with different results. Combining Restore and All… …will allow you to use Cure on your entire party. There are also many useless combinations…

For example, Restore and Lightning. Thunder and Cure can still be used as normal, but there won’t be any Added Ability. Types like All are known as Support Materia. You can tell the difference just by looking at the colour. This may sound weird, but… did you know that materia will grow on its own? Even if one of your allies is using it, it will continue to grow with each battle. As its level increases, so too will the effects of the magic. I told you that All materia works once per battle, but it can work more than once as it grows. If the materia reaches its Master level, it will divide – almost like it’s giving birth. A mastered materia won’t grow any further. When you can’t take on any more, you’re better off selling it or dumping it somewhere. The options are here. Tidy your materias, remove all materias from your weapon and armour,

or discard a materia. Hey, relax! I’m not going to dump it! Let’s see, this one’s a special menu. You can exchange the materia you have between allies, even if they’re not in your party. Now, about growth… The rate that your materia will grow depends on the weapon or armour it is placed into. Some will double the growth, while others won’t allow any growth at all. In most cases, the materia’s effect won’t change, whether you place it into a weapon or into an armour. But Properties and Added Effects have completely different results depending on where the materia is placed. You’ve got to think about what weapon or armour to use, And which combinations of materia will be the strongest. I remember hearing once that there are special materias somewhere in the world… Anyway, I think I’ve covered everything.

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CLOUD (Battle formation)

Okay, I’ll explain your party’s order in battle. First, access the menu and select Form. Next, select who you want to switch. Now, select the position you desire. This will change the battle formation. It doesn’t provide any advantage or disadvantage. But when you select the same person twice, it will move them between the front row and the back row in battle. When they’re on the left side of the screen, that’ll be the front row. When they’re on the right, that’ll be the back row. When you’re in the front row and select Attack, you inflict greater damage on the enemy, but the damage you receive is also greater. While in the back row, although you do less damage to the enemy, you also receive less damage. For magic attacks, there’s no difference in damage between the front row and back row. There will also be no difference

when you’re using Long Range weapons. It’s better to keep weaker members in the back row. Of course, I always use the front row! That’s all.

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CLOUD (Checking current status)

Always know your current status. That’s one of the basics of combat. Access the menu and select Status. Next, select the member you want to check up on. Are you surprised at the amount of information? I’ll explain it all. First, these are your Experience Points and Level. The more Experience that you gain in battle, the stronger you’ll become. This tells you how many points you require for the next Level. If you can’t beat stronger enemies, raise your Level by fighting weaker ones first. This will also improve your physical and magical skills. Next, there’s HP and MP. HP is your life force. If it reaches zero, you’ll be Knocked Out. MP is the source of your magic power. Every time you cast magic, you use MP. If you run out of MP, you’ll no longer be able to cast spells. You know that battle commands are classed into roughly two groups, right? Attack is used for regular physical attacks, while Magic and Summon are used to cast magical attacks. Magic and Summon materia will have an effect on the strength of your Attack and Defense, among other things. Your equipment and Experience have a big part to play as well. The total effect is displayed in the list below. These are the commands that you can use in battle, as well as your current weapon, armour, and accessory. Press O one more time. As you can see, there are many types of attack. Some monsters are weak against Fire— others are weak against Ice or Lightning. Items and materia can attack with these Properties or protect you from them. This list shows you the Properties that are in use. Press O one more time. Now the list is showing the Added Effects. Some enemies will use sneaky attacks on you. These attacks change your condition, such as… Sleep, Confusion, Poison, Darkness, Petrification, Silence, Minimum, and Frog. These conditions disappear after each battle, except Anger and Sadness, which will remain. To cure these conditions, use magic or items. There are specific remedies for each condition. I know I’m repeating myself, but… when an ally is Knocked Out in battle— that is, when they are almost dead, use a Phoenix Tail or the magic called Rise. When you change your materia or equipment, it’s a good idea to check the Status menu. Mastering Properties and Added Effects will make your battles safer and easier. That’s all.

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CLOUD (Using Limit Skills)

Here are a few hints on Limit skills. When an enemy has pushed you to the limit, you can unleash unimaginable power. You know what I mean, right? The trick is in how to use it. Access the menu, and select Limit. Now, select a member, and decide which Limit level to use. Skills from lower levels are less powerful, but can be used more often. Conversely, skills from higher levels are more powerful, but can be used less often. By practicing your skills, you will learn how to devise new ones. The type of skills you develop will depend on your fighting style. It’s impossible to predict how you’ll mature. That’s something you’ll have to discover for yourself. I’ve heard a rumour about secret items that inspire ultimate skills… I don’t know whether or not those items really exist. That’s all! Experiment with everything, and use what works best!

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CLOUD (Other advice)

This is common sense, but, just in case, I’ll go over it. Don’t open the CD drive or… Oh… Well, never mind!

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FLEXING GHOST 2 NPC or FLEXING GHOST 3 NPC

Oh, wise ex-Soldier. I want my revenge! …I mean, review.

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CLOUD

What do you want to review?

1. ATB

2. Numbers that appear

3. Change and Defend

4. Escape

5. The gauges

6. Status

7. Properties

8. My help

9. Sorry, I’m done (If selected, nothing happens.)

CLOUD (ATB)

ATB, or Active Time Battle, refers to the system of time flow. If you select Wait, under ATB in the Config menu, time will stop while you choose magic or items. This makes it easier to select commands. Perfect for beginners like you. Similarly, if you set ATB to Recommended, time will stop during item and magic effects. This means you can easily keep an eye on the battle situation. Select this if you’re feeling pressured, okay? Personally, I always go with Active, but just pick whichever suits you.

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CLOUD (Numbers that appear)

During battle, white numbers represent damage, and green numbers represent recovery. If you don’t want to be Wiped Out, you’d best pay attention to them.

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CLOUD (Change and Defend)

The Change command can swap characters between the front and back rows. In the back row, you take less damage, but your attack power is also reduced. Change can be selected by pressing [left on D-pad] in the command window. Pressing [right on D-pad] will access Defend. Selecting Defend reduces the damage you receive by half, until the next turn. If you’re up against a strong enemy, don’t hesitate to use this. Of course, I never need to.

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CLOUD (Escape)

I don’t use the Escape command, so I can’t remember all the details. But…you guys will probably need it. Hold L1 and R1. That should allow you to escape from battle.

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CLOUD (The gauges)

You can’t check this at the moment, so it might be hard to understand, but listen up. I’ll tell you about the various gauges that are displayed during battle. The Time gauge represents the time remaining until your next turn. When a gauge is full, you can make a command. If you don’t want to make one, you can press [triangle] and switch to the next ally. It’s convenient when you want to make Barrett move his lazy arse. The Limit gauge increases each time you sustain damage. Once it is full, you can use a Limit skill. The gauge isn’t cleared after a battle, so it will build up over time. You shouldn’t use your Limit skill just because the gauge is full, either. It goes without saying that choosing the right moment to use it is critical. You probably don’t know this, so I’ll tell you. There are two status conditions known as Anger and Sadness. Anger causes your Limit gauge to build up faster, but your attack accuracy is reduced. Sadness causes your Limit gauge to fill up more slowly, but any damage you receive is reduced. The Barrier gauge represents two spells. The top bar displays Barrier: magic which protects against physical attacks. The bottom bar displays Magic Barrier: magic which protects against magical attacks. Both will halve damage respectively until their effect wears off. When you use spells that enable Barrier and Magic Barrier, remember to pay close attention to the gauges. That’s all there is to it. Check it out in your next battle.

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CLOUD (Status)

Status means just that – the status of each character. I’ll probably wind up repeating myself, but let me go over this with you.

Sleep: You are unable to perform any action until you wake up.

Poison: Your HP is steadily decreases.

Anger: Quicker to reach your Limit, but attacks are less accurate. Cured with a Tranquilizer.

Sadness: Less damage is received, but it takes longer to reach your Limit. Cured with a Stimulant.

Petrification: You are turned into stone and cannot move. If the whole party is petrified, you are Wiped Out.

Confusion: You lose your mind and are unable to distinguish friend from foe.

Silence: You are unable to cast magic.

Paralysis: The Time gauge is frozen and command input disabled.

Berserk: You lose all control and attack wildly. Your attacks will be more powerful, however.

Minimum: You are reduced in size. Attacks will be ineffective.

Darkness: The accuracy of physical attacks is reduced.

Frog: You are turned into a frog. I hate it when this happens.

Phew… I’m beat. Status abnormalities can be cured with magic or items. It’s a good idea to check on your status before buying anything.

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CLOUD (Properties)

Properties are the special abilities available to magic and weapons. They are essential for effective combat. If you can use Properties, then you’re already a competent fighter. I’ll give you a few examples. Just examples, mind you, so don’t swallow this whole.

Fire: Fire effect. Works well against beasts and Ice enemies.

Ice: Ice effect. Works well against Fire and Ice-fearing enemies.

Lightning: Electric effect. Works well against mechanical enemies.

Earth: The power of the land. No effect against flying enemies.

Poison: Inflicts Poison status. No effect against Poison-based enemies.

Gravity: An attack using gravity. This will hurt if it hits.

Water: Water – the planet’s blessing. Works well against Fire enemies.

Wind: Awakens the heavens. Works well against flying enemies.

Holy: Unlocks the planet’s power. Works well against dark monsters.

Using opposite Properties in your attacks can have powerful results. But be careful, because they can sometimes have a negative effect as well. You can use opposites to increase the efficiency of your defense. To see what Properties an enemy is weak against, you will need to use Sense. If you get ahold of that materia, you should definitely give this a shot.

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CLOUD (My help)

There’s not much I can do if you’re unable to grasp my explanations. You must lack the brains for this. Well, don’t worry. Guys like you should press [start] during battle. The help message will do the rest. It can also show you the name of the enemy, so even I use it once in a while. Don’t be afraid to.

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Cloud continues down the street to the harbour, passing where the Shin-Ra Troops had done the drill for Rufus.

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SHIN-RA GUARD 1 NPC

President Rufus is being sent off at the harbour. I’d hurry if I were you.

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Continuing on toward the harbour, Cloud enters into a long hallway, there is a doorway at the opposite end, blocked by a sailor.

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SAILOR NPC

What do you want? The elevator is undergoing routine maintenance at the moment. It provides access to the Submarine Dock and the Undersea Mako Reactor.

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Cloud continues on down the street.

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SHIN-RA GUARD 2 NPC

Pointing down the street with his rifle.

Hey, how’s it going? If you’re looking for the harbour, it’s down that way.

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As Cloud continues on, the Shin-Ra Captain NPC and two Shin-Ra Infantrymen NPCs from before are running toward the harbour. Running ahead of them are five strange looking Shin-Ra personnel, two infantrymen, one large sailor, one small sailor, and Red. There are also a number of shops in the area.

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If Cloud enters the diner, he will find Zeng, Leno, and Yrena being served at the bar area.

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ZENG

Mind your own business.

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LENO

Now that we’re here, the president’s security will be flawless.

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YRENA

These two always manage to shirk the ‘boring’ jobs…

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BARTENDER NPC

Sorry, mister soldier, but you’re still on duty.

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If Cloud enters the inn…

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INNKEEPER NPC

You sure about this? Napping while on duty?

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CLOUD

1. 30 gil

2. Never mind

JUNON INNKEEPER NPC (30 gil)

Stay as long as you like.

Cloud rests.

Good morning. Still a little sleepy? We look forward to seeing you again.

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If Cloud has less than 30 gil...

Oh, knock it off already! You’re broke! You’ve no business being here!

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JUNON INNKEEPER NPC (Never mind)

Oh, then come back again sometime.

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If Cloud goes up the Inn’s first flight of stairs. There is a woman standing at the doorway of a room with two more inside.

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WOMAN AT DOORWAY NPC

By all means, come in! Come in!

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She runs inside. It’s a General Store with a gentleman behind a counter. The three women bow to Cloud.

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WOMEN NPCs

Welcome!

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WOMAN 1 NPC

Please head over to the counter.

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WOMAN 2 NPC

Buy lots, cutie pie!

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WOMAN 3 NPC

Heehee. <3 Smiles are on the house.

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GENERAL STOREKEEPER NPC

There’s a lot of stores in Junon, you know. If I didn’t do this, I wouldn’t be able to compete.

He shrugs.

What’s worrying me is that the girls’ wages are higher than what I’m taking in.

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Cloud exits the General Store and the women bow.

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If Cloud bought something before exiting…

WOMEN NPCs

Thank you very much!

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If Cloud heads up another flight of stairs, there’s another General Store, with an old man behind the counter.

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OLD GENERAL STOREKEEPER NPC

I used to be in Soldier. Then I retired and opened this shop, but… …to tell you the truth, I’d rather work at the place downstairs.

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If Cloud leaves the stores and enters another barracks. A Shin-Ra infantryman is lounging on a couch.

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LOUNGING SHIN-RA INFANTRYMAN NPC

Oi. You’re still on duty. Then again, I’m hardly qualified to grill people. Whatever you do, don’t turn into a slouch like me.

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If Cloud goes up the stairs, he’ll find Shin-Ra Manager from Midgar lounging on a bed.

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SHIN-RA MANAGER

This is inexcusable! And they told me I’d be staying at luxury hotels… How can you guys sleep in a place like this?

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If Cloud exits the barracks and enters the second Junon Weapon Store…

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WEAPON STOREKEEPER NPC

Oh! Welcome! We messed up the last restock, so there’s nothing that useful here. But feel free to look around.

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Cloud browses, but the weapons supplied here aren’t as strong as the weapons sold at the other Weapon Store.