NINTENDO GameCube Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles User Manual

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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.

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

ProloguePrologue

Prologue

Seek the water of life.Seek the water of life.

Seek the water of life.

Long ago, miasma swallowed the world. Its very Long ago, miasma swallowed the world. Its very

Long ago, miasma swallowed the world. Its very

touch was fatal, and it claimed many lives. But we touch was fatal, and it claimed many lives. But we

touch was fatal, and it claimed many lives. But we

have since discovered a way to hold it at bay.have since discovered a way to hold it at bay.

have since discovered a way to hold it at bay.

Crystals protect us from miasma. Smaller crystals now Crystals protect us from miasma. Smaller crystals now

Crystals protect us from miasma. Smaller crystals now

guard the villages of the world, while greater ones guard the villages of the world, while greater ones

guard the villages of the world, while greater ones

guard the cities. We all live our lives within the guard the cities. We all live our lives within the

guard the cities. We all live our lives within the

embrace of the crystals' blessing.embrace of the crystals' blessing.

embrace of the crystals' blessing.

The power of the crystals is not limitless, however; it The power of the crystals is not limitless, however; it

The power of the crystals is not limitless, however; it

gradually diminishes over time. We must rekindle gradually diminishes over time. We must rekindle

gradually diminishes over time. We must rekindle

the crystals' radiance each year by purifying them the crystals' radiance each year by purifying them

the crystals' radiance each year by purifying them

with myrrh. In turn, they protect us from the miasma with myrrh. In turn, they protect us from the miasma

with myrrh. In turn, they protect us from the miasma

for another year. for another year.

for another year.

But myrrh cannot be found just anywhere. We must But myrrh cannot be found just anywhere. We must

But myrrh cannot be found just anywhere. We must

seek it in the dank depths of dungeons, across seek it in the dank depths of dungeons, across

seek it in the dank depths of dungeons, across

forbidding mountains, even beyond the sea.forbidding mountains, even beyond the sea.

forbidding mountains, even beyond the sea.

This task falls to groups of young men and women This task falls to groups of young men and women

This task falls to groups of young men and women

sent off each year by every town the world over. It is sent off each year by every town the world over. It is

sent off each year by every town the world over. It is

their duty to collect myrrh and bring it home. They their duty to collect myrrh and bring it home. They

their duty to collect myrrh and bring it home. They

are known as the crystal caravans.are known as the crystal caravans.

are known as the crystal caravans.

This is the tale of one such caravan and its This is the tale of one such caravan and its

This is the tale of one such caravan and its

adventures.adventures.

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.

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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

Control

Stick

+ Control Pad

START/PAUSE

Control Stick/
+ Control Pad

START/PAUSE
A Button

B Button

Y Button
X Button
Z Button
C Stick
L & R Button

R Button

Z Button

Y Button
X Button
A Button
B Button

C Stick

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

L Button

+ Control Pad

START

SELECT

+ 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

R Button

A Button

B Button

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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

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.

Load Game

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.

Select Gameplay 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

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in either mode.

Single-player mode p. 14

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

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.

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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.

Set Out: Create or change caravan members

Create New Character

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

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

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 Game: Save your progress

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

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).

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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:

1

Form a Party

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

Use the Control Stick to move your caravan across the
world map. When you reach your destination, press
the A Button to enter.

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3

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.

Traverse the World Map

Enter Dungeons

5

Deep within dungeons, formidable boss monsters await.
Summon every power at your disposal to defeat them.
Once a battle begins, you cannot flee.

6

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

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

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.

Challenge Boss Monsters

Obtain Myrrh

Receive Mail

Earn Bonus Points

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Defeat monsters you encounter and solve puzzles
hindering your path. Collect treasure from monsters and
treasure chests.

Explore Dungeons

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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.

Single-Player Mode

Single-Player Mode

In single-player mode, Mog joins you on your travels.

Single-Player Mode Features

Connect a Nintendo GameCube Controller to
Controller Socket 1 to play single-player mode.
Major features include the following:

Take Mog with You

1

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

3

You can fuse spells together on the command list
to create new ones (p. 16).

Game Screens

Here is a guide to the three types of screens found in the game:

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The World Map

1 2 3

4 5

1 Year

The number of years that have passed since your
journey began. The current year ends once you fill your
chalice and return to your village.

2 Region Name

The region through which your caravan is currently
travelling.

3 Caravan

Your caravan. Move it with the Control Stick.

4 Destination

Displays the names of towns, villages, and dungeons
when you approach them.

5 The Crystal Chalice

A cup for carrying myrrh. It shows how much myrrh
you've collected as well as the current element of the
chalice's crystal (p. 28).

The Field Map

1 5

2

4 3 6

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 perform actions that vary with the circumstances, like "Examine" and "Carry."

4 Crystal's Aura

The chalice's crystal generates an aura that protects you from miasma. If you step outside its
bounds, your HP will gradually drain away. You can gradually recover HP by staying within the
aura.

5 Targeting Ring

Press and hold the A Button to make the targeting ring appear. Move the ring with the Control
Stick, then release the A Button to unleash an attack or spell upon your target.

6 Position Marker

Colored markers show each character's current position.

Radar

You can view a radar screen on the GBA by
connecting a GBA to Controller Socket 2. There
are four types of radars (p. 23). The color of
Mog's fur determines which one is displayed
at any given time.

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