OFFICIAL NINTENDO POWER PLAYER'S GUIDE AVAILABLE AT YOUR NEAREST RETAILER! WWW.NINTENDO.COM Nintendo of America Inc. P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A. www.nintendo.com PRINTED IN USA 53560A INSTRUCTION BOOKLET PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING - Electric Shock To avoid electric shock when you use this system: Do not use the Nintendo GameCube during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES WARNING - Seizures Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Altered vision Eye or muscle twitching Involuntary movements Loss of awareness Disorientation CAUTION - Motion Sickness Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better. CAUTION - Laser Device The Nintendo GameCube is a Class I laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Play in a well-lit room. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain: Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the correct neutral position, then hold down the X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. L Button R Button Control Stick C Stick Prologue Seek the water of life. Long ago, miasma swallowed the world. Its very touch was fatal, and it claimed many lives. But we have since discovered a way to hold it at bay. Crystals protect us from miasma. Smaller crystals now guard the villages of the world, while greater ones guard the cities. We all live our lives within the embrace of the crystals' blessing. The power of the crystals is not limitless, however; it gradually diminishes over time. We must rekindle the crystals' radiance each year by purifying them with myrrh. In turn, they protect us from the miasma for another year. But myrrh cannot be found just anywhere. We must seek it in the dank depths of dungeons, across forbidding mountains, even beyond the sea. This task falls to groups of young men and women sent off each year by every town the world over. It is their duty to collect myrrh and bring it home. They are known as the crystal caravans. This is the tale of one such caravan and its adventures. Your Journey's Goal Join a crystal caravan to seek out myrrh trees and collect their myrrh. Once you've filled your chalice, return home. By purifying the crystal with myrrh, you will renew its power to protect the village from miasma for another year. Many dangers and mysteries lie along your journey. Your task is not an easy one, but you are not alone. Join forces with your fellow caravanners and make your mark together in the Crystal Chronicles. The Crystal Chalice Collect and carry myrrh in the crystal chalice. The crystal shard attached to it protects the caravan from miasma. 6 7 Basic Controls Learn these basic controls before setting out on your journey. Controller Configuration For single-player mode, connect a Controller to Controller Socket 1. For more details, see p. 20. The Control Stick and the +Control Pad share the same functions. Basic Controls Game Boy Advance Configuration For multiplayer mode, a Game Boy Advance is connected with a Game Boy Advance cable and used in place of the Nintendo GameCube Controller. You cannot use the Controller to play multiplayer mode. For more details, see p. 26. Details on connecting the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cables can be found on p. 42. In multiplayer mode, the +Control Pad replaces the Control Stick. L Button R Button L Button Z Button Y Button Control Stick + Control Pad X Button A Button B Button R Button + Control Pad START SELECT A Button B Button START/PAUSE C Stick Control Stick/ + Control Pad START/PAUSE A Button B Button Y Button X Button Z Button C Stick L & R Button Move characters / Move the targeting ring / Move the caravan / Move the cursor Pause the game / Resume the game / Skip certain cut scenes Confirm / Actions / Talk / Examine (in towns) Cancel / Carry / Drop / Pick up / Throw / Open treasure chests / Talk (in dungeons) / Examine (in dungeons) Open the main menu Ask Mog to carry or drop the chalice / Hold down to call Mog Not used Not used Cycle through commands / Cycle through menus + Control Pad START SELECT A Button B Button L & R Button Move characters / Move the targeting ring / Move the caravan / Move the cursor Pause the game / Resume the game / Skip certain cut scenes Toggle between systems to navigate menus Confirm / Actions / Talk / Examine (in towns) Cancel / Carry / Drop / Pick up / Throw / Open treasure chests / Talk (in dungeons) / Examine (in dungeons) Cycle through commands / Cycle through menus 8 9 Getting Started / World Map Menu Getting Started The following explains how to start a game from the title screen. First, choose "New Game" or "Load Game." New Game World Map Menu The world map menu is used to create characters, change caravan members, save data, and more. Menu for the Whole Caravan At the world map, press the B Button to open the world map menu. Use the Control Stick to cycle through the menu options, and press the A Button to confirm your selections. Select this option to start the game from the beginning. Choose single-player mode or multiplayer mode, and the opening movie will play. Once you choose a name for your village, your journey will begin. Set Out: Create or change caravan members Create New Character FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Select this option to resume playing a previously saved game. Choose either single-player mode or multiplayer mode, and then select the save file you want to load. Any save file can be used for either mode. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles can be played in single-player mode for one player, or multiplayer mode for up to four players. Any character can be played in either mode. Single-player mode p. 14 Select Gameplay Mode Load Game To create a new character, select an empty slot and press the A Button. Choose a name, gender, tribe, appearance, and family trade. In multiplayer mode, character creation is done on the GBA screen. Select Character FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Select the character you want to play, then press the A Button. In multiplayer mode, each player selects one character. Press START/PAUSE when finished. Diary: Read entries in your diary This gameplay mode is for one player using a Nintendo GameCube Controller. Mog will accompany you. You can connect a Game Boy Advance to view the radar screen. Multiplayer mode p. 21 Here you can read all the entries in your caravan's diary. The entries are written automatically as you progress through the game. The Control Stick turns the pages one by one, while the L and R Buttons turn ten pages at once. Save your game progress to a Memory Card. Select Slot A or Slot B, then select the place where you want to save your data. One Memory Card can hold up to four save files. Press the B Button to return to the world map menu. Options: Configure game settings Save Game: Save your progress This gameplay mode is for one to four players. The Game Boy Advance is used in place of the Nintendo GameCube Controller. A GBA and Game Boy Advance cable are required for each player. Change graphic, sound, and other game settings. Bring a Friend: Load data for a guest player Load data from another Memory Card so a friend's character can join your caravan (p. 35). 10 11 Game Progression Game Progression Basic steps to advance the game are outlined below. They generally apply to both single-player mode and multiplayer mode. The Basics Players are members of a crystal caravan that seeks out myrrh. Your adventure will unfold in the following manner: 5 Challenge Boss Monsters Deep within dungeons, formidable boss monsters await. Summon every power at your disposal to defeat them. Once a battle begins, you cannot flee. 6 Obtain Myrrh 1 Form a Party FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES From the world map menu, select "Set Out," then select a character or create a new one. You can have up to eight characters in a caravan. 2 Traverse the World Map After defeating a boss monster, you can collect a drop of myrrh. Each drop fills a third of your chalice. Once you collect myrrh from a myrrh tree, it takes several years for the tree to replenish its supply. 7 FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Receive Mail A moogle will come to deliver mail while you rest after battle. You can send replies as well (p. 31). No mail will come if the myrrh tree there is dry. 8 Earn Bonus Points Use the Control Stick to move your caravan across the world map. When you reach your destination, press the A Button to enter. 3 Enter Dungeons Once you enter a dungeon, the world map is replaced with the field map. You are given a chance to set up your command list (pp. 16 and 23) before advancing further. 4 Explore Dungeons Items and artifacts (p. 33) are divided among the members of the caravan. In multiplayer mode, the player who earns the most bonus points gets first choice. The number of points you accumulate depends on how well you fulfill the bonus condition displayed on your GBA screen. Defeat monsters you encounter and solve puzzles hindering your path. Collect treasure from monsters and treasure chests. Return to the World Map Return to the world map to continue your journey. Be sure to purchase new equipment from blacksmiths in town now and then. You never know what you'll run into on your journey. 12 13 Single-Player Mode In single-player mode, Mog joins you on your travels. 2 1 5 Single-Player Mode The Field Map Single-Player Mode Features Connect a Nintendo GameCube Controller to Controller Socket 1 to play single-player mode. Major features include the following: 4 3 6 1 Take Mog with You FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES When you explore dungeons, Mog accompanies you and helps out with things like carrying the chalice (p. 19). Check Your Radar 2 You can view a radar screen on the GBA by connecting a GBA to Controller Socket 2. Fuse Spells on the Command List 1 Character Name and Health Your character's name and current HP are displayed here. Monsters' attacks will drain your HP, but the Cure spell and various items can replenish it. 2 Action Commands Press the A Button to perform the action shown here. Cycle through the command list with the L and R Buttons. 3 Secondary Commands Press the B Button to p ...