Talk to them for an optional scene with another notable student. When you get there, you’ll see Seifer, Fujin, and Raijin. The fastest way to do this is via the directory. If the Minimog card doesn’t appear, keep challenging him until it does.įor the following rare card, Quistis’s Card, (as well as an optional scene), head for the Cafeteria. If you miss him on the first pass, you can leave and re-enter that specific area for another chance to challenge him. (Note that winning the rare cards may prove difficult with low-level cards and it’s possible to leave and return here once you have stronger cards).įor the first rare card, Minimog’s Card, challenge the junior classman that’s running near the stairs by the directory. Here, you can currently win 2 rare Triple Triad cards and obtain 1 magazine. Whether you gave the tour or not, you can now freely explore Balamb Garden.
After this, the transfer student will leave Squall if you gave the tour.
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If the transfer student is with you, you’ll head straight to the Directory. Here, you are shown how to use it and where the various facilities in Balamb Garden are. Note: Triple Triad is a card game that is central to several side-quests and can also allow the player to unlock powerful items and magic very early on in the game so if you’re aiming for an optimal run-through of the game then it’s recommended you familiarise yourself with the basics.Īfter you receive the cards from the student, proceed to the lift and go to the first floor. Here you can choose to speak to the man there to obtain 7 low-level Triple Triad cards. Regardless of what you choose, proceed to the bridge. If you choose “Are you ok?”, you’ll find out that she’s a transfer student and you’ll have the option to give her a tour around Garden. Once you’ve left the classroom, you’ll bump into a student and will be able to choose how to respond. She will accompany Squall there once you’ve finished your business at Balamb Garden. She will mention the Study Panel and then will discuss going to the Fire Cavern. You can also access the Tutorial screen at any time from the Menu Screen and the two GFs will be given to you before you leave Balamb Garden if you miss them here. There is also additional information and lore (notably on GFs). Pressing the confirm button near the screens where Squall was seated will open up a Study Panel screen.įrom here, you can access the Tutorial page and the two GFs, Quezacotl and Shiva.
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At this point, you are free to explore the classroom before speaking to her. Once there, Quistis will talk to the classroom about the upcoming SeeD exam and request to speak to Squall personally.
You are then introduced to Squall’s instructor and fellow party member, Quistis. Her request for Squall’s name prompts you to rename Squall should you so choose. Kadowaki, who will ask Squall how he is and for him to “say his name.” The first question prompts a dialogue choice but the decision here has no effect on anything later down the line, so feel free to choose either option. Once you’ve finished watching the intro, you’ll begin the game in an infirmary with Dr.