BATTLE VII: ON-LINE HELP
[The tutorial begins on a mock battlefield. A priest is present.]
INSTRUCTOR DARAVON: May I begin? This is an overview on 'On-Line Help'. During battle, if you want to know the meaning of a command, the effects of Abilities, or target range, line up cursor to the item and press the Select button.
[The cursor moves to the unit's 'Act' option and the Help Message 'Abilities such as Attacks and Recovery appear in the Sub Menu. One 'Act; Ability may be used per AT.']
A Help Message just like this one will appear. Help Messages correspond to various parts. If you find something you don't understand, press the Select button. There should be some sort of information to help you. Let's look at the effects of spells.
[The unit's White Magic menu is opened and help text for the spell Cure 3 is displayed.]
As you can see, by pressing the Select button when using an Ability, you can check its effects and range. These are the abbreviations used in the Help Messages.
Range is target range area,
Effect is effected area,
MP is consumed MP,
SP is Speed,
↶ means it reflects with the Ability Reflect,
Calculate means that it's a spell that can be cast by math.
Cancel means stopping of Abnormal Status, while Add means it will occur.
You will also see the word 'Vertical' on the range and effect area. This value describes the vertical area the effect surrounding the target. Access Help for spells and try them. Cancel by pressing the Start button. [The player has the opportunity to do so.]
Help is useful for checking the effects of Abilities and Status during battles. Remember, press the Select button whenever you find something you don't understand. That's all.
INSTRUCTOR DARAVON: May I begin? This is an overview on 'On-Line Help'. During battle, if you want to know the meaning of a command, the effects of Abilities, or target range, line up cursor to the item and press the Select button.
[The cursor moves to the unit's 'Act' option and the Help Message 'Abilities such as Attacks and Recovery appear in the Sub Menu. One 'Act; Ability may be used per AT.']
A Help Message just like this one will appear. Help Messages correspond to various parts. If you find something you don't understand, press the Select button. There should be some sort of information to help you. Let's look at the effects of spells.
[The unit's White Magic menu is opened and help text for the spell Cure 3 is displayed.]
As you can see, by pressing the Select button when using an Ability, you can check its effects and range. These are the abbreviations used in the Help Messages.
Range is target range area,
Effect is effected area,
MP is consumed MP,
SP is Speed,
↶ means it reflects with the Ability Reflect,
Calculate means that it's a spell that can be cast by math.
Cancel means stopping of Abnormal Status, while Add means it will occur.
You will also see the word 'Vertical' on the range and effect area. This value describes the vertical area the effect surrounding the target. Access Help for spells and try them. Cancel by pressing the Start button. [The player has the opportunity to do so.]
Help is useful for checking the effects of Abilities and Status during battles. Remember, press the Select button whenever you find something you don't understand. That's all.
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