Screen fades to black as everyone  sleeps for the night. In the morning, Cloud wakes up in Seventh Heaven’s basement and heads up.

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TIFA

Good morning, Cloud! Sleep well?

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CLOUD

1. Barrett’s snoring is ridiculous.

2. Next to you, who wouldn’t?

 

TIFA (Barrett’s snoring is ridiculous.)

Shhh… (Keep it down – he’ll hear you. Barrett’s always edgy before a mission.)

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TIFA (Next to you, who wouldn’t)

I don’t know what you mean!

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BARRETT

Our target’s Mako Reactor 5. Head for the station. I’ll fill you in on the train. Uh, Cloud… …before the next mission, I got somethin’ I need to ask. See, thing is… I don’t really know how materia works. I’ll give ya the one we found, jus’ teach me how to use it!

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CLOUD

Weeell…

1. Okay

2. Forget it

 

CLOUD (Okay)

Sure. I’ll explain how materia works. First, access the menu. You know the basic commands, right? Press [triangle] to bring up the menu, and use the Directions to move the cursor. Like that. Select each submenu by pressing O. If you want to leave the menu, just press X. Anyway, let’s get to it. This is the main menu. Select Materia to open the materia submenu. Select who you want to access 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!

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When you want to remove a materia, it’s as easy as pointing to the materia slot and pressing [triangle].

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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 the 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 the more advanced things another time.

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BARRETT

Shit! The hell was all that ‘Not so tough’ crap about? I didn’t get a word of it. You handle the materia.

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NON-CHARACTER TEXT BOX

You can equip materia by opening the menu and selecting Materia.

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BARRETT (Forget it)

So, that’s Soldier’s big secret, huh? Never mind. I’ll ask Jessie later, but you’re still handlin’ the materia!

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TIFA

I’m coming along with you this time. Oh yeah. Cloud… …the guy on the second floor of the weapon store told me he has something for you. Don’t forget! Marin, the bar’s in your hands.

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MARIN

Yup! Good luck! Take care!

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Cloud and party leave Seventh Heaven. A crowd is gathered around Johnny. Biggs, Wedge, and Jessie are among them. As Cloud approaches, the three Avalanche members run off screen. Also, Item Store is open!

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JOHNNY

I’m off on a trip that’ll make me a better man. An’ so… it’s goodbye. Hey, childhood friend, take good care of Tifa for me.

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Johnny leaves and his mother, who was watching from the doorway, goes back in the house.

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DARK BROWN PONYTAIL NPC

I hope Johnny doesn’t get hurt by some floozy. That’s what’s worrying me most.

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GOSSIP NPC

The whole district was listening from outside the bar yesterday. Tifa’s childhood friend… I can’t believe it!

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KID NPC

Aww, he’s leaving. Who’ll play tricks with me now?

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ITEM STOREKEEPER NPC

…sigh…Another slow day. If this keeps up, my store’s going under. It’s hopeless selling medicine in a slum like this. Oh, would you look at that…? You telling me you’re a customer? Great! Welcome! We sell! We buy!

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Returning to Weapon Store.

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WEAPON STOREKEEPER NPC

Hm? Hey! You! Let’s see you walk out of here without buying something. That’d be unfortunate… if you catch my drift?

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KID WITH RED HAT NPC

Damn, man! Your face looks like a chocobo’s arse! You tired? Well, you can rest up on the third floor if you like. There’s just one condition… You’ll cough up some dough.

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CLOUD

1. 1 gil

2. 10 gil

3. Don’t give him a thing

 

KID WITH RED HAT NPC (1 gil)

Wow! Just forget I said anything!

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KID WITH RED HAT NPC (10 gil)

(Oh, man! Now we’re talking!) Help yourself to a bed. Sweet dreams.

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KID WITH RED HAT NPC (Don’t give him a thing)

Wow. What a cheapskate.

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If Cloud goes up to the third floor with the beds after paying 10 gil.

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CLOUD

Hoo… Fade to black.

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If Cloud enters the third floor bedroom without paying 10 gil.

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KID WITH RED HAT NPC

This is the slums, so don’t expect to stay here for free. What will it be? Doesn’t just looking at that bed make you feel sleepy?

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CLOUD

1. 10 gil

2. Don’t stay

 

KID WITH RED HAT NPC (10 gil)

Sweet dreams.

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CLOUD

Hoo… Fade to black.

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KID WITH THE RED HAT NPC (Don’t stay)

Man, you’re stubborn! Tch! When you can rest…rest. When you can save…save. That’s the law of the slums. Better remember that.

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Back on the first floor.

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BLACK-HAIRED NPC

Heh, heh. I don’t think you could learn what I know in one evening. Hey, newbie! Sorry…My buddy on the second floor’ll teach ya instead.

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Go to second floor. Beginners Hall is now open. A save point hops around and stops in the corner.

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MUSCLED WITH HARD HAT NPC

Welcome to the Beginner’s Hall. You say you’re a beginner, but your eyes say you’re not.

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CLOUD

Don’t underestimate me. I was in Soldier. I’ll tell you what I know. And for free! What do you wanna know? (Special note: some of the modded explanations are for PC, not PS1)

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

 

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.

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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.

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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.

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Remember to save often, so you don’t lose your progress.

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CLOUD (Healing a wounded ally)

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If Cloud doesn’t have a potion.

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To explain this, I’m gonna need a Potion.

MUSCLED WITH HARD HAT 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Defense.

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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.

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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.

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This is Restore materia. If you want to know what its effect is, line the cursor up with Check, and press O.

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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!

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When you want to remove a materia, it’s as easy as pointing to the materia slot and pressing [triangle].

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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.

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Combine different materias, and you’ll come up with different results.

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Combining Restore and All… …will allow you to use Cure on your entire party.

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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.

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Types like All are known as Support Materia. You can tell the difference just by looking at the colour.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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In most cases, the materia’s effect won’t change, whether you place it into a weapon or into a 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Cloud moves the cursor to Barrett.

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in the back row.

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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.

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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.

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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 Lightning. Items and materia can attack with these Properties or protect you from them. This list shows you the Properties that are in use.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Select, “Nothing left to teach” and Cloud doesn’t say anything as the tutorial menu closes. If Cloud talks to the dog, a Basic Controls tutorial begins.

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BASIC CONTROLS TEXT BOX (Special Note: Might be for PS3 controller buttons.)

L1/R1 = Turn

[Triangle] = Menu

[D-pad] = Walk

O = Speak/Action

X = Run

How to Restart: Press L1, L2, R1, R2, [Start], and [Select]

How to Quit: Hold down [Select] and [Start] for three seconds. Alternatively, hold Alt and press F4 on your keyboard.

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CLOUD

Huh? A finger!? What’s with you?

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FINGER

I am the position cursor! Call on me whenever you’re walking around lost. Press [Start] and I’ll follow you around above your spiky, little head.

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CLOUD

Geez. You stand out even more than I do.

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FINGER

Am I in the way? If so, just press [start] again. It might not look like it, but I’m a pretty busy guy myself, so I can’t show up all the time. Don’t get angry if I’m not around. Well, bye for now!

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BASIC CONTROLS TEXT BOX

Position Cursor: Press [Start] when you’re lost. The position cursor will appear. Wait! There’s more! Red triangles mark the exits, and Green triangles mark the ladders. Now, you can keep your cool in dark alleys or on steep mountains! Depending on location, there are times when they won’t appear, so please be careful.

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If Cloud goes to pick up the materia in front of man in red jacket, he’ll obtain All materia.

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RED JACKET NPC

Wow! You got one right off the bat! That was a materia. Next, open this treasure chest…

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Treasure chest falls from the ceiling. Cloud opens it and obtains Ether.

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RED JACKET NPC

Now, listen… Hidden in treasure chests are a lot of handy items. They also come in bottles and bags, so make sure you don’t overlook anything.

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Inside fenced area, a boy and girl are sparring.

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BOY NPC

…pow… …biff…

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GIRL NPC

Haalp meeee!

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CLOUD

You’ve got to hang in there. Your Limit gauge is building up.

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GIRL NPC

Eyaaah!!

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CLOUD

Okay! Now your Limit gauge is full! Don’t hold back! Use your Limit skill!

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Girl starts to glow and then pummels the boy, knocking down the boy.

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CLOUD

Well done!

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Boy gets back up. Boy and girl resume a sparring stance.

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BOY NPC

Magic!! Magic!!

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GIRL NPC

Haalp meee!

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CLOUD

Calm down! When your opponent uses magic, counter with Magic Barrier or Reflect. Magic Barrier halves the damage received from magic. Reflect bounces magic back, but the number of times it will do this is limited, so be careful.

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Girl starts to glow and uses Reflect, knocking down the boy.

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CLOUD

Well done!

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Boy gets back up. Boy and girl resume a sparring stance.

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BOY NPC

Wow! You weally was in Soldier. I’m gonna get stwong, too. No matter what!

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GIRL NPC

No matter what!

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CLOUD

If you want to be as strong as me, you’ll need to nurture materia properly, and find the best combinations. Your weapon and armour will determine the speed of any materia growth. Depending on how you use the open slots, the combinations are endless. That’s about all the advice I can give. If you don’t have the natural talent, you will never be like me.

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GIRL NPC and BOY NPC

I don’t get it!

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CLOUD

Look, kids, don’t piss me off! Just give it a try. Sooner or later, you WILL get it.

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The kids shrug and go back to sparring positions. Above the kids are three men doing muscle flexing poses.

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THREE FLEXING NPCs

Hey there, wise ex-Soldier… Please teach us three about combat. We’ll make it worth your while!

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CLOUD

I’m not hard up enough to make money from you guys, but I’ll rap with you for a bit. What do you want to know?

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

 

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, while 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 row. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Poison: Your HP is steadily depleted.

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 you 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Select “Sorry, I’m done” and tutorials end.

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WOMAN BY SAVE POINT NPC

This is the so-called Save Point! You can save your progress with it, or rest up using a Tent. They also have another use, but it’s a secret for now… <3 Something to look forward to, huh? <3

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If you get Wiped Out, you can start over from the Save Point. So, there’s no need to worry, even in a hopeless situation. This is jumping the gun a bit, but, when you leave Midgar… …the world map allows you to save anywhere. Remember that.

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An image of the save point fills the screen.

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SAVE POINT

Hello, I am the aforementioned Save Point. I believe we shall meet again somewhere along the road. I look forward to seeing you then!

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A treasure chest drops down in place of the save point.

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TREASURE CHEST

And I’m the treasure chest!! You buncha beginners better make sure to keep your eyes peeled for me!!