Game:

Final Fantasy IX (2000)

Category:

Let's Play

Duration: 39:37

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Garnet and Vivi appear to be missing, and Zidane and the other members of Tantalus are afraid they did not survive. Speak to the moogle by the tree, named Mosco, who will explain the ATE, or Active Time Event. ATE's allow you to see events occurring simultaneously in separate locations. When prompted, press select to see an ATE.

Talk to Mosco again, check Mognet, and then save the game. Search the cargo for a Phoenix Down, and then head into the forest.

Walk up the path until you see Vivi, who says that Garnet is in trouble. She is inside a monster called Prison Cage. Steiner will run up to help fight it. Zidane trances as soon as the battle begins. Trance is a state of heightened power, which causes the character to glow. While in a trance state, the character can use additional abilities in battle. Go ahead and use Zidane's Dyne ability, as there is nothing to steal at the moment. Defeat the monster quickly, because it will drain Garnet's HP.

When you've done enough damage, the monster will escape, taking Garnet with it. After a short conversation, the Prison Cage returns and grabs Vivi. You will have to fight the Prison Cage again, without a break between battles.

This time, steal the Broadsword and the Leather Wrist. The monster will drain Vivi's HP, so use a Potion on him when necessary. Vivi will use Fire on the monster to help out. After the battle, the Prison Cage will emit a vapor which knocks out Steiner and Vivi.

They wake at the Prima Vista to find that Zidane rescued them. Zenero and Benero put Steiner in an instrument storage room for safekeeping. Zidane wants to rescue Garnet, but Baku refuses to move until everyone has recovered. The forest is a dangerous place, as it is filled with monsters born of the mist. Get the Bronze Gloves to the right of Baku, and leave the bridge.

Speak to Mosco, and check Mognet. There is a letter for Zidane from Ruby. Save the game, and then leave. Go back the way you went before fighting the Prison Cage. As you enter the second screen, there will be another ATE available.

Drink from the spring to recover HP/MP. Speak to the moogle, Monty, and give him the letter from Kupo. Apparently Kupo has some suspicions about what is going on. Choose Mognet again, then cancel. You will find that Monty received a letter from Stiltzkin, who says he's in a cold place. Save the game, then continue right into the swamp.

After the battle, run fast and hard, because the plant spiders will be on your heels. Whenever you stop, they catch you, and a battle will ensue. It appears that the whole forest is after your party, and everything begins to turn to stone. Some vines catch Blank, and he throws Zidane the Continental Map just before he turns to stone. The party escapes just as the the forest opening is sealed by vines, which also turn to stone. The Evil Forest is now inaccessible, and a petrified Blank is somewhere inside.

The party makes camp and discusses their options, and plans to come back and save Blank. You will meet another moogle named Monty at the camp.

Monty gives the party a Moogle's Flute. If you press □ , you can call a moogle on the world map, which will allow you to use a tent or save the game. You are ready to leave now. Garnet is in your party, so upgrade her equipment and set her abilities.

On the world map, both the direction you are facing and the direction your character is facing will be shown. The white dots indicate locations you have visited. If you move your cursor over one, the name will be displayed.

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