Version 0.01

February 2007

 

Contents

1.0   Introduction

2.0   History

3.0   Characters

4.0   Menus

5.0   Items Listing

6.0   Walkthrough

7.0   Credits & Contact Info.

 

1.0, Introduction

 

Being the forth title in the Dragon Quest Monster series, "Joker" takes place at the seven Granpool Islands. Wearing the Scout Ring, an accessory worn by all monster hunters, our young hero can take command of various monsters. One day, he is sent away to participate in the great Battle GP on Alcapolis Island. As he fights his way to become champion, he hears rumours that there was more to the tournament than meets the eye... Just what was the organiser Carmasso really after and who was this mysterious group "Jail"?

 

Features

l        Tame and train monsters to become champion of the Battle GP.

l        Customise your monsters' abilities with skill points.

l        Combine monsters to create new team members.

l        Some of the best graphics ever seen for the DS.

l        No random encounters; see the enemy on the field.

l        Battle anonymous players depending on your rank via Wi-Fi.

 

Developer:Square-Enix

JPN Release:28th December 2006

Price:5040 Yen

 

2.0 History

 

None.

 

3.0, Characters

 

 

4.0, Menus

 

 

5.0, Items Listing

 

 

6.0, Walkthrough

 

In a cell...

 

Guard:

Get out, [Name]. Lord Giltz summons you.

 

Player:

...

 

Guard:

What's wrong? You like your cell that much, do you?

 

Lord Giltz doesn't what to let you out either.

 

But it seems he's changed his mind.

 

In any case!

 

As a servant of Geiru, the master's command is final.

 

Even if you are Master Giltz's son.

 

Later in the library.

 

Giltz:

It was only 10 days ago...

 

That you tried to escape from here and go to the Battle GP.

 

You stirred up quite a lot action because of that.

 

Very well!

 

I will allow you to participate in the Battle GP Tournament.

 

But this will be a mission!

 

You will carry it out and keep in touch with us.

 

Your identity will be hidden and you will pose as a participant of the tournament.

 

I don't care if you win or not...

 

But you must follow my orders.

 

...That is all. Take this with you.

 

You receive a Scout Ring.

 

I shouldn't have to tell you this but...

 

That accessory will allow you to tame monsters.

 

...The opening ceremony for the Battle GP was today.

 

Once you're ready, set off to Alkapolis Island where the event is taking place.

 

...

 

Stop standing there and go.

 

l        Head on out down the stairs.

 

???:

Ah! So this is a Battlerex. Never seen this in the research library.

 

Well done. The more samples we have the better.

 

Master:

I presume what we're doing is of use to you?

 

All we're doing is capturing monsters again and again...

 

???:

You don't trust Geiru- I mean Lord Giltz?

 

You should know your place...

 

All this will be the foundations of his plans.

 

The day it is unleashed draws near. We must believe in Lord Giltz for now.

 

Master:

Yes, sir...

 

l        Continue down the stairs to the elevator then use it to get down to the docks. Speak to the NPC next to the scooter and he'll ask if you're ready to set off. Select yes and you'll be allowed to select a monster to take with you. Give it a name if you want and you'll be off on the scooter

 

Alkapolis Island

 

l        The competition isn't ready to begin yet so speak to the blonde hair lady nearby to take the scooter to the next island.

 

Novice Island

 

l        Enter the G Pit up ahead to save. Make your way up the hill and into the tent along the way. Speak to the old man and he'll give you two basic challenges for a fee. For each challenge, you must carry it out and return to the old man. Complete them for a small prize. The challenges he offers you for now are the following:

 

1.       "Scout" one monster.

2.       Capture a monster that can equip a spear.

 

l        After levelling your team of monsters up for a bit with Slimes, I recommend you head back to pick up some potions and new gear back at the G Pit. Speak to the information clerk to have your monsters healed and be sure to save. Once ready, head on back up the hill and into the cave. Make your way up to find light shining through the roof. Climb up the roof to find a stone shrine. Go round for an event.

 

A Master isn't trying to Scout a monter...

 

Master

Why can't I Scout this one?! Come on, just be a good boy and get Scouted!

 

Monster

Ha! Scout me?

 

You won't be able to do it no matter how many times you try. Just give it up little girl.

 

Master

I'll be the one to decide whether I can do it or not.

 

Now, one more time!

 

The girl notices someone behind her.

 

Hm? Who are you?

 

Hey, this monster's mine, alright?

 

Don't try to snatch it from me!

 

The monster leaps pass the girl.

 

Aaaaah!

 

Monster

You foolish humans! There's no end to this...

 

This must all be because of this ridiculous Battle GP thing.

 

Monster leaps away.

 

Master

Hey, stop!

 

Hey, just what were you doing!

 

It's all because of you that monster got away!

 

Oh! And that was such a rare monster too! I never have seen it before!

 

...Well, I guess it can't be helped now.

 

I know!

 

Give me one of your monsters and I'll forgive you.

 

...

 

...

 

Wha- What's with that silence?! It's obvious I was just joking.

 

Come on, don't look at me that way.

 

You're being very rude!

 

So, are you here to pray for your own victory?

 

That means we'll be rivals.

 

I haven't told you my name yet have I?

 

My name is Aroma. And you are?

 

You tell her your name.

 

Oh, so you're called [Name].

 

Hey wait... Haven't I heard of that name from somewhere before...?

 

Now where was it again...?

 

Well, never mind. I'll remember where eventually.

 

Well, [Name]. I hope next time we meet you'll have improved on your manners.

 

l        Go up to the stone slab and inspect it and pray. You'll find worn words engraved on it before someone else arrives.

 

Man

Ah, there's still someone here!

 

I knew there would still be someone here praying.

 

Good thing I decided to take a look around here first.

 

You are one of the Battle GP participants, yes?

 

I just received a call that preparations for the opening ceremony have just been completed.

 

The ceremony will commence soon. Please hurry back to Alkapolis Island.

 

There may still be others around the island so please do excuse me.

 

l        Take the scooter back to Alkapolis Island then go up the long stairs where one of the officials is for an event.

 

Alkapolis Island

 

Old Man

I'm pretty nervous with such a big crowd here...

 

Now then, quiet please everyone.

 

I now officially declare opening of the 7th Battle GP.

 

I am the Chief Carmasso of the GP Association. Pleased to meet you all~!

 

It looks like our tournament this time has the most Masters participating.

 

I am very pleased both as the chief and a GP fan.

 

Maybe this means we can...

 

Yes, maybe this means we can change prize to a Legendary Treasure this time.

 

Everyone cheers.

 

The legendary item is simply stunning! Sparkling and shining with beauty!

 

Just imagine what it would be like if one of your monsters equipped it...

 

...Ah, but we mustn't let ourselves get overexcited.

 

Nyahahaha...

 

In any case, I hope you all do your best and aim for this Legendary Treasure.

 

No matter who are, as long as you're a Monster Master, there's a chance that you can be a winner!

 

Everyone cheers.

 

...And yes. For those who have yet to register, you should go on over to the HQ.

 

Well, that is all for this speech! I hope you enjoy the tournament to the fullest.

 

l        You're one of the ones who haven't registered yet so go up to the red door nearby where the waterfalls are and enter. Speak to the staff member under the "GP Battle" sign to register and she'll explain the rules. You're to collect 10 Madulites, star shaped stones. Go left where a blue haired guy is standing for an event.

 

Selfish Master

I must see the chief! There is something I have to ask him!

 

GP Staff

All meeting requests can not be accepted even if you do persist.

 

Selfish Master

What do mean they can't be accepted? That's absurd!

 

GP Staff

In any case, if we say you can't pass then you can't pass.

 

l        Pick up whatever you need at G Pit then head on down to the lower docks where you'll find two scooters. You won't be able to battle the monsters at Yodmua Island yet which is at danger level C so take the right scooter to Sandro Island instead.

 

Sandro Island

 

l        Once on the island, feel free to go exploring and level up your monsters a bit. You'll find one of the Madulite stones in a blue chest at the bottom of the crater. Don't fall down the quicksand pit yet. At this point, you can now use the monster merging facility at G Pit to create new monsters.

 

l        After you've levelled up a bit and bought the items you need, drop down the quicksand pit at the centre of the island. Follow the path in for an event and a boss battle with an orc.

 

Monster

Ha... Ha... I can't believe humans would come this far...

 

So this is as far as I go huh...

 

The monster passes out onto the ground.

 

The orc notices the player and attacks.

 

l        Defeating the orc, you automatically return to G Pit.

 

GP Staff

...How did it get in such an awful state?

 

I've never seen such a creature before. I don't think we have the means of treating it here.

 

???

What is going on here?

 

GP Staff

Chief Carmasso?!

 

Carmasso

I heard that a rare monster appeared on this island.

 

Lets have a look then. So this is the monster you're having problems with?

 

GP Staff

He may not look like it but the Chief is actually an excellent doctor.

 

If you leave it to the Chief then I'm sure he can help this monster...

 

Carmasso

Let me use your salon for a moment. I'll need a lot of room.

 

A moment later...

 

GP Staff

It seems the treatment is over. Maybe you should go visit it.

 

l        Enter the door up ahead.

 

Carmasso

I see you really are different.

 

When I heard the rumours I thought I would be able to find what I'm looking for here but, it looks like I was wrong.

 

Monster

...?

 

Carmasso

The Sacred Beasts! I'm looking for the Sacred Beasts!

 

I was thinking you were one.

 

The Sacred Beasts are a marvel~ They're big, strong and they're really cool.

 

And apart from that, the Scout Ring doesn't work on them so you can't have them join you as a companion the usual way!

 

I wonder how we can tame them? Just thinking about it gets me all excited...

 

...Ah, do excuse me. I got a little over-excited there.

 

Hey, do you know anything about those wonderful Sacred Beasts?

 

Monster

...

 

Carmasso

Nyahaha, I shouldn't be asking such a young creature like yourself such things.

 

Well, I guess it can't be helped... It looks like your Master's here.

 

Monster

My Master...?

 

Carmasso

Well then, it's time I left.

 

I can't leave my headquarters unattended for too long after all.

 

l        Go up and speak to the monster.

 

Monster

I remember you. You are the human who brought me here.

 

You could have just captured me...

 

You are a weird one, letting such a perfect opportunity slip from you.

 

...Hmm. It seems you are different from other humans.

 

I can sense that there is hidden fate within you... Hmm... So, you have the same fate as I...

 

Human, I have a request I must make.

 

Just beyond the tunnel where I fell unconscious...

 

I want you to accompany me until we reach a cave just along the coastline.

 

...It shames me to say this but with the way I am now, I simply don't have the ability to get there.

 

Once you help someone, you should help them until the very end. That is what a man should be like.

 

I'm counting on you, human.

 

...Wait, it's too inconvenient to refer to you this way. What is your name?

 

...I see. So you're [Name]. You can call me whatever you like.

 

l        Now you can give Speddio a name. By default, his name is shortened to Spey.

 

So you're going to refer to me as "Spey"... That is to my liking.

 

Well then, let us go to the tunnel where I fell unconscious first.

 

If we don't get through that tunnel, we can't reach the cave.

 

Take a look at your map. There's a ‘!' mark on it.

 

That is the place where we're aiming for. Remember that.

 

Spey joins your party.

 

To be continued... (?)

 

7.0, Credits & Contact Info

 

Official "Dragon Quest Monster: Joker" site can be found at:

 

http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dragonquest/j/

 

Anyone who wishes to contact me, please send an e-mail to xcompREMOVETHISBIT@tiscali.co.uk.

 

Please do not e-mail me if you're stuck in the game and it's been over a year or so since I've played it. I will probably not remember how exactly to resolve any problems you may have come across.

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