Disgaea 3 Absence of Detention-manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL


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Disgaea3: Absence of Detention uses the GPS function of the PS Vita to collect part of the

determines a players Honor Quotient. The longer the distance you travel while playing Disg

of Detention, the higher your Honor Quotient will be. As such, your geographical location wiby the PlayStationNetwork while you are playing the game. That data will be used to calc

distance traveled, which will in turn factor into your Honor Quotient. You may disable the co

data from the Location Data setting on your PS Vita. However, doing so will make it more di

your Honor Quotient.

GEOLOCATION DISCLOSURE


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With Cursor Over Character: Switch between Stats and Eq

Equipment Menu Item Status: Switch between Stats and In

Move the charactersand/or cursor

Rotate map to left

Move the characters,

and/or cursor

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Basic Controls


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Show or Hide Geo Panels

Enter, Battle Command

Use with directional buttons to change

the direction a unit is facing

Move the characters, and/

or cursor

With Cursor Over Characte

Stats and Equipment

Equipment Menu Item Stat

between Stats and Innoce

Move the characters, and/or cursor Rotate map to left

Rotate map to rightMenu, Skip Demo

Cancel

Battle Controls


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Screen (touchscreen) Controls

drag & flick

Base

Slide through map

Zoom in and out

Fast Scroll through itemsZoom in and

When Message is Showing:Speed up message speed

When Controlling Curcharacter that hasn't

During Attacks: Speed u

Battle

top left touch

top right touch


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Rear touch pad Controls

top left touch Zoom in and out

Base Battle

fbutton + top left touch

fbutton + drag

top right touch

Unused Change viewing angle from dia

Change viewing angle

When Controlling Cursor:Choose character that hasn

During Attacks: Speed up aUnused

When Message is Showing:

Speed up message speed


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PrologueCharactersBeginning the GameSaving and Loading

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BeginnersFlow of the GameBase OptionsEquipping for the AdventuBattle

To Become a Better FightChoosing the Right WeapUsing the ClassroomMaking Classmates

Table of Contents


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Intermediate

Status AilmentsMagichangeOther Options for HomeroomEpilogue

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Advanced

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Prologue

The Netherworld, a world spoiled by spite,

cruelty, blood soaked taboos, and boundless riff

They say that dark dwellers run rampant, causing ho

disasters in these lands.

In the center of this Netherworld lies a school that e

continues to expand its grounds.

The Nether Institute, Evil Academy.



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With the Overlord as dean and greater demons for tedemon students who follow their baser instincts are l

honor students at this school of torment.This is the root of evil in this tumultuous Netherw

The Pandora's Box that spreads corruption and destStill, many continue to be fascinated by this darknes

have the courage to descend upon the lands of this Nebeware of losing your mind to the chaos.

This is your only warning...



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Characters

MaoMale: 1578 Years OldThe No.1 Honor Student in the NetHe dreams to someday defeat his ow

the Overlord. He uses his 1.8 millioncarry out his evil experiments. He haand superheroes. He tends to get ovewhen he finds new research subjects



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GeoffreyMale: Age UnknownMao's gentlemanly demon butler.Overprotective of Mao, he appears a

psychic, always prepared for any situHe is extremely loyal to Mao.



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AlmazVon Almandine AdamantMale: 18 Years OldA self-proclaimed hero, he's more of wannabe. He came to save his admir

princess, but he is pretty hopeless. Mhis "Hero" title and forcefully made Afollower. Almaz gains great strength wprincess is around...usually.



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RaspberylFemale: 1578 Years OldThe biggest delinquent at Evil Acadeperfect attendance, and has never fo

homework. She holds her title by doiopposite of Mao. She threatens otherwith her good morals. Mao and she heach other since they were little.



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Sapphire RhodoniteFemale: 17 Years Old

A Princess of some kingdom in the HWorld who Almaz admires.She loves cute things.Contrary to her very sweet appearanshe has a very strong personality and quite an aggressive fighter.Her motto is, "First to strike, first to wShe has a problem where she can't cwhen she's sad, which has been both



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Mr. ChamplooMale: 3442 Years Old

The Home Ec. Teacher. Master of KFire Chaos Style. He's very fiery.He has strong beliefs about cooking aheart.He always appears out of nowhere apears as if smoke on the wind.Most of the things he says are very totouching, however his metaphors of his listeners very confused.



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Kyoko NeedleworkerFemale: 1584 Years OldA follower of Raspberyl.She admires rebels with or witho

especially Beryl. She is very knowabout the legends surrounding theand therefore often acts as a com



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Asuka CranekickFemale: 1584 Years OA follower of RaspberyOften seen at Beryl's si

she admires delinquencCompared to Kyoko, sha tad lackadaisical.



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RutileFemale: 15 Years Old

Her father is a human and her mother is a Since she was raised in the Human Worldfamiliar with the common sense of the NetShe is so kind and honest. She trusts othersgiving it a second thought. Contrary to her appearance, she is extremely strong.Her strength has always been one of her wShe comes to the Nether Institute, Evil Acatransfer student.



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Stella GrossularFemale: 1657 Years Old

She is the Student Body President ofInstitute, Majin Academy, and is the only daughter. Although she may seeand stuck up, she has a childish pran

side, too. She sincerely believes that she does is "elegant." She has a truly taste. She owns many monsters as peespecially Sludges and Zombies. Sheto her father, who is a Majin.



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Beginning the Game

Once you start the game, options widisplayed on the Title Screen. SelectGame] to start a new game. Select [Cto continue a previously saved game*The software may take 20 seconto load data to enhance your gamexperience. To reset the game, prand select [Quit] from the Main Mreturn to the Title Screen to skip rthis data.



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Saving and Loading

By using a memory card, you can

current status of your game.You will need at least 96 MB of frPressdto bring up the Menu at Bas the Evil Academy Freshman Buand select Save. To make a new gsave, select "Save New Game" ustouchscreen.To save over an existing game, seously saved game using the touchsContinue with an existing game by"Continue" from the Title Screen.



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This game uses the GPS to calculate how far the player h

Online MannersWhen connecting to the internet, you can compare stats players.When doing so, please keep these rules in mind:Don't make others feel bad, or create characters that mayoffensive to others.Don't share your or other people's information with other*If you violate the PlayStationNetwork User Agreementhe right to cancel online services and practice other actio


Using the GPS

Online Manners

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Flow of the Game


Beginners

In the Beginners section, we will explain the basics of pro

through the game.Here, we will explain the flow of the game.

Chapter Begins

Event

The story progresses through events.

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Choosing a MapWhen you talk to Geoffrey, he will take you to the Map SelectioOnce you enter a map, a battle will start, and until you achieve you will not be able to go back to the Base. We recommend tha

prepare yourself for battle and save your game data before starting

Base

You can roam around the Evil Academy Freshman Building.Here, you can do things like buy items, learn skills, heal, and gatinformation. You can save your data here as well.Talk to Geoffrorder to travel to a different map.

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Defeat the enemy!When you defeat all the enemies, the mapis cleared.If all your allies (Max 10) are defeated,it's Game Over.

Battle

Defeat enemies to clear the map.

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Chapter Ends

These are the basics to playing this game. The game consists of 8 difchapters. Depending on how you play, the ending may change. Andthe game...!?

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Base OptionsBeginners

At your base, such as the "Evil Academy Freshman Building," you

able to shop around, and talk to teachers and students by controlcharacter, Mao.


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Controls for the Character at the Base

Left stick or directional buttons Move the main character, Ma

sbutton Talk to people next to you.

abutton Make Mao jump. This movemhave much significance.

L button or R button Rotate the angle of the camer

rear touch pad top left touch Change the zoom.

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Base Commands

Pressdto display the Main Menu.

Item You can confirm your items, and move them to and from the

Equip You can confirm or change your equipment.

Evility You can confirm or change your Evilities.

Special You can confirm or change your Special Skills.

Status You can confirm the status of your team members.

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Arrange You can arrange characters in order of "Manual,"

"HP," "Attack," "Magic," "Human," "Monster," and

Help You can acquire important basic information on ba

Settings You can make various changes to the game setting

Quit You can reset the game and return to the Title ScrHowever, any unsaved data will be lost.

Save Data You can save the current status of the game.



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HL This shows the amount of money you current

Honor Quotient This shows your current Honor Quotient.



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You can buy items by talking to the Merchants atthe Base. To buy items, you will need HL (money).Before buying an item, you will also be able to try iton to compare with the item you already have.Utilize this system wisely.

Weapon Shop:This shop mainly sells items that improve your chability to attack, and also sells staves for your magcharacters.


Equipping for the AdventureBeginners

Shopping



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Armor Shop: This shop mainly sells items for protective purpoAs you progress, it will start selling accessories, su

"Glasses (increasing your attack accuracy)".General Store: This shop mainly sells healing items that you canuse during battles.

Product Level: The quality of the items depends on the "ProducAs the level increases, the items become more exbut they will also increase in quality. You can suwhether you want more expensive or cheaper ithomeroom meeting.

Customer Rank: The rank will go up as you shop. You can only "Product Level" as high as your "Customer Rank




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You can restore HP and SP by spending HL. Youwill also be able to acquire prizes from using theoffice.

To go to the Area Map, you will need to talk toGeoffrey.*Sometimes you will need to talk to a "Prinny."


Nurse's Office

Geoffrey



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Here, you will be able to acquire Magic or SpecialSkills and "Evilities" by trading in your "Mana." Aslong as you have enough "Mana", you will be able toacquire any skill. (There may be a limit to how muchyou can acquire of certain Skills, according to yourcharacter's job class.) You will be able to acquire anynecessary Skills or Magic by trading in your "Mana,"despite your character's level.

Evility Lab




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You will enter battle by moving to the Area Map after talking to G

This page will briefly explain the controls used during battle.

Select the "Base Panel" and presss.This will bring up the list of your team members.

Select the name of the character you want to use with the cursorand presss.The selected character will jump out onto the map. You can canselection by selecting the character on the field, and pressingatcharacter back into the "Base Panel."


BattleBeginners

Attacking



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"Mana" and Saving "Mana"

"Mana" is a unit of energy acquired by defeatingenemies. You will need "Mana" to acquire orstrengthen your characters' Skills and Magic. Thetougher the enemies are, the more "Mana" you willbe able to acquire.

Only characters who participate in battle will be ableto acquire "Mana". Please think carefully when select-ing your participating characters. You will also be ableto acquire "Mana" by buying "Mana Potions" at the"General Store."



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Battle Commands

This will explain the commands (orders) used by yourcharacters during battle. To command your charactersduring battle, select a participating character with thecursor and presss. You will see the commands youcan use listed on the screen.

Move

You will be able to freely move the selected characterwithin its movement range.



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Attack

This will allow the character to attack enemies byusing its equipment. The character will not attack

as soon as you use this command. Pressdand

select [Execute] or [End Turn] for the commands

to take effect. [Execute] will allow all the registered

commands to take effect. [End Turn] will allow allthe registered commands to take effect, and then

surrender your turn to the enemies.



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Special

This will allow the character to use its Special Skills.Special Skills are referred to as the following:A Skill that the character specializes in.A Skill learned by using an equipped weapon type.Magic used by magic-using characters.SP will decrease when using Special.

Defend

You can use this command to increase your defensivepower for that turn. However, that character'snumber of counter attacks will decrease for that turn,as well.



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Lift/Throw

This command will allow a character to Lift anadjacent team member or enemy. While Lifting,select [Throw] and determine the direction anddistance. You will be able to use this commandconsecutively during one turn. If you select [EndTurn] while still Lifting a team member or enemy,

that character will take damage from Lifting them.*Monsters, like the "Prinny," are unable to use thiscommand, however, other characters can lift them.*A "Prinny" will blow up once you throw them.



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Magichange

A Monster can transform into a special weapon to beused by a humanoid character if they're both membersof the same Club. Even though you will lose oneparticipating character, the great attack caused by thisspecial weapon will make up for the loss.

ItemYou will be able to use items stored in the Item Bag torestore HP (Health) and/or SP (Magic).You can also use a "Mr. Gency Exit" to escape fromthe Item World.



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Equip

You can change the character's equipped status by

using the weapons and/or armor that are in the ItemBag. Make sure you are prepared before you go tobattle, since you will not be able to use the equipmentin the Warehouse during battle.

Status

This will display the status of the character.

*Each character will be able to use one [Move]and just one [Attack], [Special], [Lift/Throw],[Magichange], [Item], or [Defend]. You can use[Status] and [Equip] as many times as you want.



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Battle Menu

Execute

All the registered characters will begin attacking.The order of the attacks depends on the order youregistered the actions.

End Turn

This surrenders the turn to the enemy after all theregistered characters are done. Make sure you arefinished using all the attacks and moves before youselect End Turn.



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Bonus List

This displays the list of bonuses you will receive after

clearing a stage.The Bonus List correlates to the Bonus Gauge at thetop right of the screen.Once the Bonus Gauge reaches 1, you will receivethe bonus that corresponds to that level.The Bonus Gauge will increase by attacking enemies.

Character List

The list of characters that are available on the map.Select the name to point the camera toward theselected character.



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Help

You will be able to read basic instructions about

battles. It may be useful for those playing the game forthe first time.

Quit

This will reset the game and return you to the Title

Screen. All unsaved data will be lost.



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Settings

You will be able to change the game settings. Pressthe up/down directional buttons to select the setting,and press the left/right directional buttons to adjust it.Pressato finalize your settings.



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g

Changes how the cursor moves on the Area Map. Cursor Modeback/left, and Cursor Mode B will go to the back/right when pre

Ally Effect Off skips the attack scenes of your characters.

Enemy Effect Off skips the attack scenes of the enemies.

System Effects Off skips the animations during Geo Effects and Magichan

Cursor Mode

Combat Speed Controls the speed of the characters during battle.

Text Speed Controls the speed of the displaying messages.

Voice Language Selects the language for the voices.

rear touch pad Select to activate rear touch pad controls.

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We will explain how to become a better fighter.

When attacking an enemy, instead of attacking from thefront, it is better to attack them from the side or back.The same goes for when getting attacked, try not to expose

your sides and back.Accuracy is higher from the side than the front, and fromthe back than the side.When ending a turn, make sure to change the direction of yourcharacters to your advantage. (f+ directional buttons)

To Become a Better FighterBeginners

Attack Direction



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When attacking an enemy, there is a chance that a teamattack will occur with the characters adjacent to thecharacter doing the attack.

Requirements

The attacking character is using the [Attack] command.(Specials will not work)The attacking character is directly adjacent to its enemy.The allies are directly adjacent to the attacker.

Team Attack



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Raising the Team Attack Rate

Make the characters sit next to each other in the classroom.Make them join the same Club.Equip them with a fist weapon.*

*If the character isn't proficient with fists, this may not be effectiveso be careful.



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Combos happen when you continuously attack the same enemy.

1. Command 4 team members in a row to attack the same enemy2. When the attack begins, the attack commands will take effect.3. All 4 members will consecutively attack the enemy, and a 3 hitoccur. (The first attack is excluded)

The combo will end if you use a different command, like attackinenemy or healing an ally.

Combo



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If you meet a certain requirement during a combo, 2 Skills

will merge into 1, which will increase the damage.

Characters will level up by earning experience by

defeating the enemies. All the status levels will increaseby doing this, so the more you kill, the higher levels youwill reach. You can level your characters up to level9999.

Skill Merge

Level Up


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Each class of characters have weapons that they are good and baUsing the weapon their class is good with will make things easier.When buying a weapon, make sure you check the forte of your cThere are eight kinds of weapons.Monsters can only equip weapons that are made for monsters.(Monster weapons include two types: Physical and Magical)

Choosing the Right WeaponsBeginners



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Fist

Sword

Spear

Bow

Ideal for close combat. Its specialties are increasing Team A

and counter attacks. Fists generally boost ATK and SPD. M

Skills move the target character.

The standard weapon. There are many useful Sword Skil

Can attack enemies 2 panels away, allowing you to avoid c

attacks. Many Spear Skills move the executer of the Skill.

Long ranged weapon. Regular attacks are based on ATK a



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Gun

Axe

The longest ranged weapon. Regular attacks are based on

HIT and SPD.

The strongest weapon in terms of damage. Lowers the chspeed, but the damage is great.The axe also sports a higher critical rate.

This weapon increases INT and increases the spell range

Spells themselves can be obtained at the Evility Shop.

Weapons that only monsters can equip. When comparingpriced weapons, monster weapons tend to be better than hweapons.

Staff

Monster



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*There is a character in the game that gives an in-depth descriptioof each item.

Caution

Each character has a weapon they are good with.Use the status menu to check what weapons are good for each c

Weapon Specific Skills

All the weapons, excluding Staves and Monster Weapons, have Specific Skills that can be learned at the Evility Shop.



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Using the ClassroomBeginners

The classroom is used to plan for battle. First, let's use the

basic functions to plan effectively. Once you have enteredthe classroom, pressdto bring up the menu.

The characters can get to know each other by sitting

next to others, which will increase the chance of TeamAttacks.

Seat Change



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During homeroom, you will be able to suggest various

topics, such as making new classmates.

Homeroom

Open a Club Meeting to add more topics for Homeroom.The President of a Club will receive bonus points from

members. The President of a Club will be able to use themagic of members standing next to them in battle.A character will be able to [Magichange] with monstersthat are in the same Club.All the functions of Clubs are called [Extra Gain].

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Examples of Clubs

Lift Inspectors

Magintology

Gods of Cookery

PPP

You will be able to use the [Dual Throw] com

Ups the effectiveness of [Magichange].

Doubles the effect of items used.

Pirates Pirating Pirates allows [Reverse Pirating] in t



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Making ClassmatesBeginners

This page will explain how to make new classmates.

Pressdto bring up the Homeroom Menu.

Choose a character to suggest the "CreateNew Character" topic.

Step 1

Step 2



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Choose a job class for your new classmate.

Choose the proficiency for your new classmate. You

will need an approval for "Distinguished" and/or"Genius."You will need enough "Mana" for those that don't needapproval. The higher the proficiency, the more statbonuses they will get to add.

Step 3

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Type in a name for your new classmate. Press "Select"to get a random name. Keep pressing "Select" until youfind a name you like.Select "Enter" to finalize.

Step 5



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Assign your bonus points from your proficiency to boostyour stats. You can divide them into any stat you wantuntil the bonus reaches zero. You can boost the strengthsof the character's job class, or try to negate its weakness.

*If the character is "Good-for-nothing," the bonus

becomes a negative. You will need to reduce their basicstats until the bonus reaches zero.

Step 6



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Make sure you like your settings before finalizing them by

pressings. You have made a new classmate.

Step 7



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Status Ailments Intermediate

Poison

Sleep

Paralyze

ForgetDeprave

HP will decrease every turn.

Will be able to attack for a certain amount of time.Damage is increased when attacked while asleep.

Will not be able to move, and SPD will go down to 1.

Will not be able to use Specials.Will not acquire any experience and all stats will decrease b



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Magichange Intermediate

Preparing for Magichange

Select [Appoint to Club], then choose a human and a monster thwant to Magichange, and make them join the same Club. PreparMagichange is done. Now, you just have to command the monstMagichange with the chosen human during battle.

*Each monster will turn into a unique weapon, so pleasecheck the compatibility of the human and the weaponbefore choosing them for Magichange.



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Advantage

Disadvantage

- The human will be able to temporarily absorb the Evilities of th

- The human will be able to use Special Magichange Skills.- Both of the characters will be able to earn experience.

- You can only use it for 2 turns.- You will have one less participating fighter.- If the human is knocked out of the battle, they both are.

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Other Options for Homeroom Intermediate

This page will explain other uses for Homeroom.

Suggest a Topic

By fulfilling certain requirements, you will be able to suggest more tIf the topic requires an approval, the participating members will vot"Homeroom Ability" will be displayed as Homeroom begins. This ssignificance of each character's opinion.Approved: Ayes > NaysDenied: Ayes < Nays



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To begin the vote, pressdand select "Begin Vote."Return to the Classroom if you're not confident of victory. (The "M

to suggest the topic will not be refunded.) If half or more of the vot"Ayes," the topic will be approved.



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Secret Maneuver

Bribery

You can try to change the minds of those withstronger opinions by sending them items that youown. Bribery will affect all the members that holdthe same opinion; however, it will also cause anegative effect on those with opposing opinions.

School IntercomYou will be able to acquire a microphone for theSchool Intercom. Once you have this item, youwill be able to promote your idea throughout theschool before the Meeting.



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Legendary Reps

A Legendary Rep may sometimes appear during a meeting.

They are said to cause chaos in the classroom whenever they appe



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Epilogue Intermediate

After you have cleared the main story, you can play the after story

Epilogue. Strong enemies await you, as well as new allies.On top of that, in the additional scenarios, you can play with diffecharacters.Talk to the Parallel Worlder to go to the additional scenarios.Rutile and Stella, the new characters exclusive to the PS Vita versaccessed in Death Institute, Majin Academy from the Epilogue M



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Mysterious Random Dungeons Advanced

There is a rumor at the Nether Institute, Evil Academy...

This rumor says that there is a random dungeon, otherthan the Item World, and that those who have comeback from that world have done so with increasedcharacter stats.

According to them, they met an Afro Prinny who ledthem there, are these rumors true...?


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