Games PC FINAL FANTASY IX User Manual

CONTENTS

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Basic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Main Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Travel the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ATE–Active Time Events . . . . . . . . 9

Battle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Character Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Status Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tetra Master Card Game . . . . . . . 22

Chocobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Side Quests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Other Ways to Enjoy the Game . . 27

Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Limited Warranty/Game Tips . . . 29

Great news! You do not need this manual to play
FINAL FANTASY®IX. The in-game help provides all
the information you need to play the game. While in
the Menu Screen, press the SELECT button, and a
moogle named Mogster will appear and explain
everything you need to know. This same method can
be used to explore all of the menus and options.
During battle, pressing the SELECT button will show help on each of the commands. So why do you
need this manual? Because it has hints and other useful information that will help you enjoy FINAL
FANTASY IX to the fullest—sort of like a mini-strategy guide. Refer to this manual before starting and
while you play. Enjoy the game!

1

WARNING: READ BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYSTATION®GAME CONSOLE.

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain
light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen
or while playing video games, including games played on the PlayStation game console, may
induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously
undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy.
If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to
playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game – dizziness,
altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary
movement, or convulsions – IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before
resuming play.

WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:

Do not connect your PlayStation game console to a projection TV without first consulting the user
manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently damage
your TV screen.

USE OF UNOFFICIAL PRODUCT:

The use of unofficial products and peripherals may damage your PlayStation game console and
invalidate your console warranty.

HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION DISC:

• This compact disc is intended for use only with the PlayStation game console.

• Do not bend it, crush it, or submerge it in liquids.

• Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.

• Be sure to take an occasional break during extended play.

• Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective
case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight lines
from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

SAVING A GAME

On the Field Map, you will encounter certain moogles who will allow you
to save your game. On the World Map, you may save at any time by calling
a moogle with the √button. When changing discs, you will be prompted
to save your game. A MEMORY CARD with at least one free block is
required to save a game.

ENTERING NAMES

During the game, you will encounter several characters. When you first
meet certain characters, the Name Input Screen will appear. At the Name
Input Screen, you may <Confirm> the existing default name, or choose a
name of your own. To enter a name, highlight letters by moving the cursor
with the directional buttons, then press the ≈button to confirm the letter
selection. Any mistakes can be deleted by pressing the Ωbutton. When
you have finished naming your character, move the cursor out of the
letters box with the directional buttons and select <Confirm>. Press the

≈

button to finalize your character’s name and continue the game.

CHANGING DISCS

When you reach the end of a disc, you will be prompted to open the disc
cover, remove the current disc, and replace it with the specified disc.
Do not turn off the power when switching discs.

3

GETTING STARTED

Set up your PlayStation®game console according to the instructions in its instruction manual. Make
sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert disc 1 of FINAL FANTASY®IX
into your PlayStation game console and close the disc cover. Insert game controllers and turn the
power on. The Title Screen will appear after an opening movie sequence. The opening sequence can
be skipped at any time by pressing the ≈button.

BEGINNING A NEW GAME

On the Title Screen, use the directional buttons to highlight <New
Game>, then press the ≈button to begin.

LOADING A SAVED GAME

Insert a MEMORY CARD containing saved data into a MEMORY CARD
slot, then start up the game as above. On the Title Screen, use the directional buttons to highlight
<Continue>, then press the ≈button. A menu of saved game data will appear. Select the data to
load, then press the ≈button to confirm.

2

GETTING STARTED

disc cover

RESET button

POWER button

POWER indicator

Controller port 1

RESET

POWER

®

OPEN

OPEN button
MEMORY CARD slot 1

5

BASIC CONTROLS

The controls for FINAL FANTASY IXwill change depending on
which screen you are in. Please refer to the following charts for
the control layout for each of the different screens.

•

The character will either walk or run depending on how far the left stick is pushed.

•

Button configurations can be changed in the Config Menu.

•

Turn the vibration function of the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller ON/OFF in the Config Menu.

•

The left and right sticks of the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller can be used only when the LED is lit.

•

The vibration function of the DUALSHOCK™ analog controller can be used even when the LED is off.

•

Press the L1, L2, R1, R2, SELECT, and START buttons simultaneously to perform a Soft Reset, returning the game to the Title Screen.

4

BASIC CONTROLS

L2 button

directional button

left stick

SELECT button

ANALOG mode switch/LED

L1 button

R2 button

ç

button

√

button

Ω

button

≈

button

right stick

START button

R1 button

SELECT

START

L

R

NOTE:

If your controller looks
like this, please follow
the digital instructions
in the following charts.

BATTLE SCREEN

directional buttons Cursor movement.
left stick Cursor movement.

Ω

button Cancel.

≈

button Confirm.

ç

button Cycle to a different ready character.

√

button Hold down to clear all windows.
L1 button View previous page / Select single or multiple targets / Escape from battle (when held down with R1 button).
L2 button Display/cancel Target Window.
R1 button View next page / Select single or multiple targets/Escape from battle (when held down with L1 button).
SELECT button Display Help / Cancel Help.
START button Pause.

WORLD MAP SCREEN

directional buttons Character movement / Change direction and altitude of airship.
left stick Character movement / Change direction and altitude of airship.
right stick Move vehicle forward/backward.

Ω

button Exit vehicle.

≈

button Enter buildings / Ride vehicle / Move vehicle forward.

ç

button Open Main Menu / Move inside the vehicle.

√

button Call moogle / Move vehicle backward.
L1 button Rotate map clockwise.
L2 button Lock/unlock camera rotation.
R1 button Rotate map counterclockwise.
R2 button Switch perspective.
SELECT button Toggle navigation map.
START button Pause.

FIELD SCREEN

directional buttons Character movement.
left stick Character movement.

Ω

button Hold down to walk (or run, if set in Config Menu) when pressed with directional button /

Cancel.

≈

button Examine / Talk / Confirm.

ç

button Open Main Menu.

√

button Examine / Talk / Confirm / Challenge a card player.
SELECT button Display HERE icon / View ATE.
START button Pause.

MENU SCREEN

directional buttons Cursor movement / Select single or multiple party members when using abilities.
left stick Cursor movement.

Ω

button Cancel.

≈

button Confirm / Display ability list (on Status Screen).

√

button Switch between Ability and Equipment Menus.
L1 button Change characters / View next page / Select single or multiple party members when using abilities.
R1 button Change characters / View previous page / Select single or multiple party members when using abilities.
SELECT button Display Help / Cancel Help.
START button Confirm button selection (only on Custom Controller Screen in the Config Menu).

TIP:Press the çbutton when the large navigation map (on the world map) is displayed to check the controls.TIP:Use the SELECT button during battle to check an item’s effect.

7

MAIN CHARACTERS

The eight main characters of FINAL FANTASY IXeach have their own views, goals, abilities,
and outlooks on life. See how their paths cross and affect the outcome of the story.

6

MAIN CHARACTERS

TIP:Remember the information mentioned by townspeople or found on bulletin boards

in various places: It may come in handy during battles with certain enemies.

TIP:Hunt down the fangs first to receive a high score in Lindblum’s Festival of the Hunt. Also, in the Business District…

ZIDANE TRIBAL

You don’t need a reason to

help people.

VIVI ORNITIER

How do you prove that

you exist? Maybe we

don’t exist…

ADELBERT

STEINER

Having sworn fealty,

must I spend my life

in servitude?

QUINA

QUEN

I do what I want!

You have problem!?

AMARANT

CORAL

The only

dependable thing

about the future is

uncertainty.

EIKO

CAROL

I don’t wanna be

alone anymore…

FREYA

CRESCENT

To be forgotten is

worse than death.

GARNET TIL

ALEXANDROS 17

TH

Someday I will be queen,

but I will always be myself.