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BATTLE MODE
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BATTLE MODE
BASIC RULES
● The players compete for the number of opponents defeated and the
number of times defeated within the time limit.
● Basically, all contestants are enemies. But be warned the player can heal
opponents as well. There are also Team Battles.
● Depending on selected rules, weapons, items, equipment, MAGs, and
techniques may not be used.
● The player falls when his HP drops to 0. Within the time limit, the fallen
player will restart from his/her starting location.
● The game is over when the time expires, and the result will be displayed.
● Other detailed rules differ according to the rule selected by the leader.
SETTING A TRAP
During the battle, the player can set a trap in the
battlefield. You are given fixed number of traps (the
number varies according to the selected rule) at the
beginning of the battle. Also, you cannot pick up
traps or hand them to other players.
HOW TRAPS WORK
● A few moments after the trap is set, it will come to function. When one of
the player enters the area, it explodes, damaging or giving adverse effects
to all players nearby.
● When a trap explodes, if there are other traps nearby, they will be
induced to explode.
HOW TO SET A TRAP
Switch to the Main Menu, and select a trap from the Item List, and Set to set
the trap where you are standing. You can also set the trap from the Short Cut
Window (
➝
p.38).
TRAP TYPES & EFFECTS
Damage Trap . . . . Gives a certain amount of damage.
Slow Trap. . . . . . . . Slows down the movement of player(s) for a certain
amount of time.
Freeze Trap . . . . . .
Freezes player(s) for a certain amount of time.
Confuse Trap . . . . .
Causes the player to walk in randomly different directions
from the Control Stick entered for a certain amount of time.
In Battle Mode, you can set a trap or attack other players. Players battle one
another by the rules set by the leader. This mode can be played in either
Online or Offline Game, but you cannot join in a game already in progress.
HOW TO PLAY
SELECT BATTLE MODE
When you create a team in the Visual Lobby, select
BATTLE for Mode. Enter necessary information and
register. You will then be transported to the Hunter’s
Guild in the City. The player who created the team
becomes the leader. For steps on creating a team,
see p.21.
GATHER TEAM MEMBERS
Battle Mode cannot be played alone. There must be 2 or more team
members in order to play. Also, all team members must participate. When all
team members gather in front of the counter at the Hunter’s Guild, have the
team leader talk to the representative of the Hunter’s Guild.
SET RULES AT GUILD COUNTER
The team leader is responsible for setting the rules. Select the battle from the
displayed list. The rules for the selected battle will be displayed. Select YES
to be transported to the battlefield.
START THE BATTLE
The rules set by the team leader will be displayed,
and each player will be positioned at one of four
starting locations. And the battle begins.
BATTLE MODE DISPLAY
^ RADAR MAP
Displays positions and directions of opponent players. ▲‘s indicate the
players (in each color), and ●’s indicate the enemies.
& COMPASS
* WHEN ONE OF THE PARTICIPANT’S HP DROPS TO 0: CURRENT
TOTAL POINTS
( ACTION MENU
! STATUS SUMMARY
@ OPPONENT’S
CURRENT HP/LV &
PLAYER COLOR
# PLAYER CONDITION
(➞p.51)
$ TIME LIMIT
%
CURRENT GAME MODE
✻ For detailed contents of Status Summary and Action Menu, see p.40.
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