Wanderers From Ys 3
                        Wanderers from Ys 3                        Instruction Manual_______________________________________________________________Wanderers From Ys                                                   Pg 3CONTENTSThe Story                    4Characters                   6Map of Felgana               8Screen Identifications      10Operating Instructions      13Fighting Techniques         14Other Operations            16List of Weapons and Armors  17Catalog of Rings            19Catalog of Articles         20Felgana Guide               21+The Town of Redmont+Tigray Quarry+The Ilvern Ruins+Eldam Mountains+Ballacetine Castle_______________________________________________________________                                                                    Pg 4(picture of Adol)   Our tale takes place after Adol and his friend, Dogi, have completeda harrowing adventure in which they conquered an evil force and saved the land of Ys from doom.   As the pair continues to journey about the land of Ys, they come upon a town being visited by a gypsy caravan. While talking to the townspeople, the two friends hear about felgana. Evidently, mysterious weather, bad crops, and rising prices have made it a bad place for merchants to do business. ______________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 5   Dogi was worried. His hometown, Redmont, was in the heart of Felgana. His uneasiness is heightened when he has his fortune told by a beautiful fortune-teller. The fortune-teller gazes into her crystal ball, but as Dogi's future is being revealed, the crystal ball explodes!! The explosion leaves the fortune-teller unconscious. Something mysterious was happening!   Adol had a nagging premonition. "Let's go to Redmont, Dogi", he said. Thus, Adol begins a new adventure in the land of Ys...(Picture of Dogi)___________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 6Characters(picture of Adol)ADOLAs a youth, Adol wanders about in search of adventure. He has travelled throughout the lands of Ys helping those in need. (Picture of Ellena)ELLENAA friend from Dogi's childhood. Ellena is kind-hearted and naive. She is distressed about the activities of her brother, Chester.________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 7(picture of Chester)CHESTERHe was once a close friend of Dogi's. He has a haunted past and is now serving the wicked Lord McGaya.(picture of Lord McGaya)LORD McGAYAThe ruler of Ballacetine castle. He is hatching an evil plot to serve his sinister ambitions. (Picture of Dogi)DOGIA raveling companion of Adol's. Dogi now returns to Felgana after a 10-year absence.____________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 8/9(pages 8 and 9 occupied by large map of Felgana. Redmont, Tigray Quarry,Ilvern Ruins, Eldam Mountains, and BallacetineCastle are all marked. The upper right corner of page 9 has a screen shot of the game's map screen, and some text to the left)HOW TO MOVE ON THE MAPAfter you leave the town of Redmont, a map appears on the screenwith various destinations. As the story progresses, you will be able to visit more places.____________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 10(screen shot of the game showing the top sub-menu)WINDOWPress the select button to open the option window.(an explanation of several status bars shown at the bottom of the screen)PLAYERThe length of this bar is Adol's maximum number of remaining hit points available. The red area indicates damage.ENEMYThe hit points of the monster being attacked. Again, yellow indicates remaining hit points, and red indicates damage.HIT POINTThese numbers are equal to the player's hit point bar. The first number indicates remiaining hit points, while the second number is the total hit poinst. If the remaining hit points reach 0, the game is over.EXP. POINTReceive experience points by battling monsters. An increase in level will occur after attaining a certain amount of hit points.RINGWhile wearing a ring of a particular power, this number will count down to zero, at which time, the ring's power will become ineffective.GOLDThe amount of money that you have earned.________________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 11EQUIPMENT(screen shot of the equipment screen.)This screen shows which weapons, protectors, and items Adol has available. Those items which are equipped have a red glow behind them. * To use weapons and protectors (shields and rings), move the yellow cursor, using the Control Pad, to SWORD, SHIELD, ARMOR, or RING, and press to the right or left to move the red cursor to the desired item. The item will be automatically activated.* To use an item, move the yellow cursor to ITEM, and move the red cursor to the desired item. Return to the main screen by pressing the B buttton, then press the A Buton to use the item.  INVENTORY(Screen shot of a full inventory)By placing a cursor on an item in INVENTORY, you can identify it. Certain events will trigger the automatic use of these items-you cannot manipulate them. ____________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 12STATUSHere you can check Adol's status(Screen shot of the status screen)LEVEL: Adol's maximum level is 16 units. STR: attacking powerDEF: Defensive abilityHP:  Hit Points-Present/MaximumGOLD: Available fundsEXP: Experience points earned. Max-65,535NEXT EXP: Experience points needed to increase level. Save * LOAD(Two screen shots, one of save menu, one of load menu)there are 5 save menus with 3 spaces per menu, which allows a total of 15 spaces to save your game. You can save at any time, except when encountering certain monsters. While on this screen, movethe arrow to the desired section, and press the B button to save. If you would like to jump to a saved area, select the Load Menu and press the B button. If you wish to end the game, first press the reset button, then turn your SUPER NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM off. _______________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 13OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS(picture of SNES controller, connected to text clumps)Start button:Pause. Restart after GAME OVER.Y button:Wield sword and talk.Control PadX Button: Not Used.A Button: Use item.B Button:  JumpSelect Button: Opens windows for equipment, inventory, etc. MOVEMove Adol by pressing the Control Pad to the left or right.(Screen shot of Adol standing)SQUATPressing the Control Pad down will make Adol squat. If you press the pad down and to the left or right, you will crawl along the ground. (Screen shot of Adol crawling)JumpTo cross rocky areas, stairs, etc., you will have to jump.(Screen shot of Adol in midair)____________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 14Fighting techniques(Picture of Adol attacking an animated suit of armor)You must master several sword-fighting techniques to survive in the world of Ys. You must determine which technique is best to use against particular foes. Basic attackY button:The closer you are to the enemy, the more damage you will cause.(screen shot of Adol swinging a sword)Charging attackControl Pad left/right+Y Button:An attack may be more effective if you can charge while swinging your sword.Jumping attackB button + Y button:A tactic against flying enemies, but it requires good timing.____________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 15Down and sliceControl pad down+Y button:This is an optimum way of reaching enemies that are close to the ground. (screen shot of Adol kneeling and stabbing)CrawlingControl Pad down diagonallty left or right+Y button:An excellent way to get through tight passages.(screen shot of Adol crawling)Up thrustControl Pad up+Y button:An effective attack against enemies attacking from above. (screen shot of Adol swinging his sword above his head)Down thrustControl Pad down + B button + Y button:An attack with tremendous destructive power when executed properly.______________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 16Other Operations:(Picture of Adol chatting)Aside from attacks, Adol can talk to townsfolk, open doorways, and unlock treasure chests.(picture of Adol opening a chest)CONVERSATIONTo talk, walk as close to the person as possible, and press the Y button. Some individuals will only require that you walk into their presence. (screen shot of adol standing in conversation position)OPEN A TREASURE BOX/DOORStand in front of the box or door that you with to enter, press the Control pad up, and the door/treasure chest will open. some doors may require you to have a key.CLIMBING STAIRS To climb stairs, press the control pad in the direction of the stairs.___________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 17Weapons and Armors(picture of adol holding a shining sword)the tool Storein redmont will provide many of the items you will need for battle. however, te following is not a complete list of these weapons, as other items may be found during your adventure.SWORDSShort Sword(picture of a Short Sword)This sword is light and easy to handle, however it lacks in power.Long Sword(picture of a Long Sword)A meter longer than the Short Sword, this weapon is harder to wield. Broad sword(picture of a Broad Sword)Made of pure iron, it has tremendous destructive potential._______________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 18ARMORLeather Armor(picture of Leather Armor)This is a lightweight armor, providing slightly more protection than regularclothing.Chain Mail(picture of Chain Mail)Constructed of iron, it is well worth the money.Plate mail(picture of Plate Mail)Tough and heavy, this armor offers solid protection.SHIELDWood Shield(picture of Wood Shield)It's cheap and light, making it just a little better than using your hands toblock.Small Shield(Picture of a Small Shield)Made of a metal alloy, this shield makes for a moderate defense.Large Shield(Picture of a Large Shield)Heavy and expensive, the iron of this shield will provide excellent defense.______________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 19Catalog of RingsPower Ring(picture of the Power Ring)this ring doubles Adl's attack power.Shield Ring(Picture of the Shield Ring)Protection power is raised so that Adol's damage is reduced by half. Healing Ring(picture of the Healing Ring)Recovers hit points.[almost a trade between ring power and hit points.Time Ring(picture of the Time Ring)When worn, time slows down to half it's normal speed. Everything in the area is affected except for Adol. Protect Ring(picture of the Protect Ring)Adol will not recieve damage, but the power of the ring is consumed rapidly.(picture of Adol on a stairway)________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 20Catalog of ArticlesHerb(picture of an Herb)Recovers all hit points. It can only be used once. Amulet(picture of a strange-looking amulet)Capable of inflicting great damage, this item can only be used three times before disintegrating.Brocia's Secret Medicine(picture of a vial of the medicine)An unusual elixir whic, when poured on rings, can recover soem of the ring'spower.Fairy Necklace(picture of the ornate Fairy Necklace)A necklace of unusual, mysterious power.Illusion Mirror(picture of the illusion Mirror, an odd-looking thing)It's reflection freezes the movement of any enemy for a short time.(Picture of Cinthea)________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 21Felgana GuideThe town of Redmont(screen shot of Redmont's interior)This tale begins and ends with Redmont. The town's livelihood depends on theTigray quarry.Supply StoreCinthea is the owner of the only supply shop in Felgana. Herbs, mirrors, and special items are sld here in a seemingly unlimited quantity. She can also aid in the recovery of ring power. (screen shot of the supply store)Tool StoreAdniss inherited the tool shop from his father many years ago, and is proud of the shop's wide assortment of swords, shields, and armor. (screen shot of the tool shop)_____________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 22Tigray Quarry(Screen shot of the quarry entrance)A crystalline ore called "La pearle" is mined here, under the supervision of Edgar.Ilvern Ruins(Screen shot of the gateway to the ruins)Located near a recently erupted volcano, it is now the devastated remains of a once grand castle.___________________________________________________________                                                                   Pg 23Eldam Mountains(screen shot of the beginning of the mountains)"The Evil Mountains", they contain many monsters of trememdous power. It is said that a fearless hermit built a cabin in these snow-covered peaks. Ballacetine Castle(screen shot of the approach to the castle's secret entrance)It is said that this beautiful castle, with captivating views and fine works of art, has many dangerous secrets- among them, mazes, traps, and guardians. ______________________________________________________________Errors in original manual:  On page 10, under "EXP POINTS", it should read be "experience points", not  "hit points".