Final Fantasy VII
These are Tips
Tip: You'll quickly find your
inventory overflowing with things that you never use. Hang on to them; you'll
need them later when combat gets harder. Battle is the most time-critical event
in the game, so keep battle items in the first few slots for quick access. When
hunting Chocobos, put greens in the first slot so you can use them before your
quarry runs away.
Tip: To win a battle, sometimes you have to do the
unexpected--like attack yourself or "help" your enemy. For example, if
an enemy imprisons one of your characters, you can sometimes break free by
attacking your own character. Likewise, at times you can damage an undead enemy
by casting life or using Phoenix Down on it.
Tip: Keep trying. For example, there is a rare,
early Megalixer (restores everyone's health and magic points!) hidden in a
cabinet on the top floor of the inn in Kalm Town. You can't reach it at first,
but keep trying and you'll get it. Keep this in mind for other obstacles.
Tip: Here's how to catch a Chocobo after you've
visited the Chocobo farm: Select Equip Chocobo Lure Materia. Run around the
world map following the Chocobo tracks. When you fight a battle, a Chocobo will
appear on the enemy's side--don't attack it! Feed it greens to keep it from
getting away. Destroy the other creatures before the Chocobo escapes.
Congratulations: you should now be riding a Chocobo. If you dismount, it will
run away.
Tip: Chocobos are useful for riding around the
world map and avoiding fights. Later in the game you'll find or breed Chocobos
that can cross water and climb mountains. Use your first Chocobo to cross the
marsh to the southwest of the Chocobo farm and avoid the Midgar Zolom. The
adventure is just beginning...
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