Draft:Shiren:Introduction to Basic Gameplay

So you are new to the Mystery Dungeon franchise? Whether you choose to play any of the officially translated titles or any of the Japanese only releases in the series, this page is designed to help you understand the basics of how things work. This page is dedicated to Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer. For information on the other games in the franchise, see the links below.

Movement

Turns

Unlike any RPG games, the gameplay in Mystery Dungeon moves in increments, therefore time is irrelevant. Players have infinite time to decide what to do in their turn, and once they move, monsters will move, and so on.

Movement Speed

Depending on your speed, you can alter the number of actions you can perform before monsters have their turn. There are four different speeds:

• Slow: For every two moves the player makes, they will only have one move.
• Normal: The default speed.
• Double Speed — Single Attack: Can move twice for each of the players moves, but cannot attack twice in one turn.
• Double Speed — Double Attack: Can move twice for each of the players moves, and is able to attack twice in one turn.

Some Monsters will naturally move at a different speed than 'normal'.

Gitan

The currency of the series, it is also possible to use it as a projectile item.

The Winds of Kron

If Shiren spends too long on one floor in a dungeon, winds will start blowing. There are three warnings before Shiren gets swept away by the Winds of Kron. Getting blown away counts as falling in an adventure, causing the loss of items and Gitan that Shiren had.

Other Mystery Dungeon Titles

Introduction to Basic Gameplay (Torneko)

Introduction to Basic Gameplay (Chocobo)

Introduction to Basic Gameplay (Pokémon)

Introduction to Basic Gameplay (Etrian)

Introduction to Basic Gameplay (Druaga)

Introduction to Basic Gameplay (Young Yangus)

Introduction to Basic Gameplay (Mystery Chronicle)