Dragon Drive D Break FAQ

Written by x_comp
Version 1.00
July 2003
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1.  Introduction
2.  Version History
3.  Opening Menu
4.  Main Screen
5.  Your Mobile
6.  Editing Dragons
7.  Battles
8.  Information Center
9.  Training Room
10. Walkthrough
11. Credits & Contact Info

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1. Introduction
===============

An RPG where you play the role of Yukino Akira. Dragon
Drive is a game where players make use of their dragons and
take part in battles in a virtual world. It's a fairly
linear RPG which allows a limited degree of movement around
the game world it's set in via menus.

Your dragon improves as it wins and gains experience points
in battles. But, unlike other RPGs, experience points serve
two purposes. Credits to purchase cards in the game and to
customise your dragons. Dragons also evolve during the game
but rather than keeping the form they evolve into, you can
switch between the forms. You also have the option of
capturing other dragons in the game to use in turn based
battles.

The main goal of the game is to fight your way through your
opponents and become the champion of the game.

Dragon Drive was originally serialised in the Shounen Jump
comic and was made by Sakura Kenichi. A TV Anime was also
shown by TV Tokyo in 2002.

Developer:    Banpresto
Release Date: 18th July 2003
Price:        4800 Yen

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2. Version History
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No updates right now.

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3. Opening Menu
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Pressing Start will lead you to the following options:

Scenario Break
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Enjoy the orginal story. Aim for the world tournament while
breeding your Dragon. Selecting this option will allow you
to:

Start
Continue

Network Break
-------------
Link to other GBAs to play a linked game.

Card Gallery
------------
As the name suggests, this allows you to view all the cards
you've collected in the game. Selecting this option will
lead you to the file selection screen. Once you've selected
the file you want to view, you have the options of viewing
the following cards:

My Dragon Cards
Dragon Cards
D-Part Cards
Option Cards
Character Cards

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4. Main Screen
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On the main screen during gameplay, you will see the name of
the place you're at at the top-left corner and your experience
points on the top-right. You will also have the following
3 main options:

Move
Talk
Mobile

Move
----
This allows you to move to other parts of the center. The
list of places you can go to changes as you play the game
so you'll have to see the walkthrough for the right list.

Talk
----
Talk with anyone that's around.

Mobile
------
Use the mobile you got from the receptionist at the start of
the game. See the Your Mobile section below for more info.

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5. Your Mobile
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This is your main device for managing your dragons, save your
game and view the cards you have.

Save
My Dragon Cards
Dragon Cards
D-Part Cards
Option Cards
Genome Cards

Save
----
Save your game in one of the slots provided.

My Dragon Cards
---------------
This gives you a list of the dragons you possess and use for
battle. It also allows you to evolve them and change their
stats. See the Editing Dragons section below for more info
about this.

More dragons can be captured by purchasing the Blank cards
from the information center.

Dragon Cards
------------
A list of all the Dragon Cards you possess along with the
quantity and descriptions. These are the dragons you capture
during the game.

D-Part Cards
------------
Or Dragon Part Cards. This option lists all the D-Part cards
you possess. D-Part cards can be equipped during battles to
give your dragon a boost in attributes during the battle.

Option Cards
------------
A list of all your option cards. These cards act as items
during battles.

Genome Cards
------------
I'm not sure what this is for but my guess is that it's for
entering passwords to get a particular genome sequence.

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6. Editing Dragons
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Go into the My Dragon Cards part of your mobile and you will
have a list of all the dragons you can view. Choosing a dragon
will give you the following:

Edit
Action
Charge
Guard
Return

Edit
----
This where you can evolve and edit your dragon's stats.

In the list of attributes, STR, VIT, INT etc. you may increase
or decrease the values. You will see that each will have a
limit to what you can increase them to and will cost your
EXP you have. Decreasing the stats will transfer them to your
EXP so if your short of EXP for something, you can get what
you need here.

At the very bottom of the screen, GEN, is how you evolve your
dragon by using the genomes you obtain from battles. Selecting
GEN will give you slots for inserting your genomes (as in that
of DNA) in. But BEWARE! Once a genome is inserted, it STAYS
there so think carefully! Cycling through the genomes you have
will show you how it affects the stats.

More slots can be obtained by fighting more battles and
gaining EXP. Your dragon gains another form every time 10
slots are filled.

You'll also notice that your genomes can be black or white.
I think this decides on the alignment of your dragon good
or bad.

Action
------
A list of all the available attacks in battle.

Charge
------
A list of all the available charges in battle.

Guard
-----
A list of all the available defense moves in battle.

Return
------
A list of all the available counter attacks in battle.

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7. Battles
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Battles in the game mainly takes place in the battle arena and
are known as D-Breaks. Before a battle you will have two options

Team Edit
D Break

Team Edit will allow you to organise your teams.

D-Break starts the battle and lets you choose which dragon
goes first.

If you have any cards you use in battle however, there will a
third option the middle, Item Deck. Here you can use the L/R
buttons to decide how many cards you will be equipping. You
must fill in all the slots you open.

On the battle screen, you will see two bars at the top of the
screen. A yellow one and a green one.

The yellow bar represents your dragons health and the green
bar represents your "Active Points". A full bar is equal to
10 AP which is required before your dragon can do something.
There is also a number next to the AP gauge. This is the
number of Sync Points (SP) you have.

Battles generally have two phases. Attack and defense. Lets
go through attack first.

During attack you have the following options:

Action
Charge
Transform
Item
Change

Action
------
This allows you to attack your opponent. Next to the action
menu though, you'll notice a ON/OFF panel. This indicates
whether you are in sync mode or not. By synchronising your
attacks with your dragon, you have more chances of hitting
your target but it will cost you SP. So be careful how you
use it! Use L/R to turn it on or off.

Using Sync Mode means you have to do what you did when you
were making your own dragon. You must time your button presses
just right so that the waves match.

Charge
------
There are three options here along with the number of AP it
will use:

Recover HP
Recover SP
Increase Luck

Transform
---------
You may only transform your dragon only if it has evolved to
the stage where it has other forms.

Item
----
Allows you to use the cards you equipped before the battle.
This option doesn't always appear though.

Change
------
Change with another dragon.

Now that we're finished with the attack phase, lets go onto
defense.

During defense, you have the following options:

Guard
Return
Standby

Guard
-----
Guard gives you two options, Block and Sway. Block means
you receive some damage from the enemy but not full damage.
Sway allows you to try and dodge the attack.

And again, like Action when you're attacking, you can use
Sync Mode here too. In this case however, your sync rates 
must be higher than your enemy to successfully use block or
dodge the attacks.

Return
------
If your enemy uses a long range attack, you may have the
second option Reflect available. This allows you to try and
return the attack. Be aware though, if you are not successful
reflecting the attack, you receive more damage.

The first option, Counter Fang, is available if the enemy is
uses a close range attack.

If you use sync mode, your rating must be higher than the
enemy to be successful.

Standby
-------
Do nothing. This will cost you no AP.

Sometimes something called "Crash Action" will appear. This
happens if your enemy tries to fight back and you have to
hit your A button as fast as you can to win.

Once you win a battle will gain you EXP points which you may
spend to edit your dragon or spend on buying cards at the
information center. You may also gain items and genome cards.

Unless losing is part of the story, losing a battle will
usually give you the option to retry, end the game or return
to the battle arena menu.

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8. Information Center
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This is where you can "buy" cards with the exp points you
accumulate. To do this, choose the last option on the menu
when you're at the information center, "Trading" to speak to
the receptionist. The following cards will be available:

Blank
Battle Experiment Ground
Poison Fang
Mars Edge
Essential Forsaken
Destruct
Defense Shield
Seal
Drill Horn
Akaki Mars
Strong Horn
Sol Edge
Luna Edge
Burnout
X-Wing
Mercury Edge
X-Leg
Guard Scale
Spider Web
Blast Fin
Dragon Bazooka
Elemental Shift
Crystal Prison
Champion Belt
Crown's Crown
Elixir
Return of Dawn
Dragon Colosseum

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9. Training Room
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You will get this room in chapter 2 of the game. Once you're
in, choose the last option to train. Here you can gain
more experience points to evolve your dragon and get more
genomes.

First of all, you may select a D-Zone by using the L/R buttons.
Once that's done, you can use your D-Pad to scan the screen
for dragons to fight. Or to do it more quickly, use the L/R
buttons to cycle through the targets.

Once a target is found it will give you the names of the
dragons, their level and their ranking. Pressing A will start
a battle and you will have the same options as you would when
you're fighting in the battle arena.

The only thing different about the battles in here is that
they're timed. You must defeat all dragons before the timer
runs out or you won't gain any EXP.

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10. Walkthrough
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?: Hmmmm... Dragon Palace... Dragon Palace...
?: There it is!
?: There's no doubt about it. This must be it.
   But isn't this just a sweets shop!?

Episode 1 - D Break!
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At the entrance...

Boy:       Huh? Did I get the meeting place wrong?
           This must be the place. Man, where is that Kenta!
           Lets search about the place first!

At the lobby...

Boy:       I can't believe there's a place like this in the
           sweet shop's underground...

At the battle arena...

Boy:       Wha- What the!? What is this place!!

Haruko:    This is the first time you've been here?
           It seems that anyone can play if they register at
           the Information.

Boy:       Wow! Is that how it is!?

Haruko:    Actually, this is my first time here too.
           Shall we go to the information together?

At the information...

Reception: Welcome to the Dragon Drive Center!
           This is the first time you're using this right?
           For those who'll register as a player, first please
           enter their personal data.

And now you can enter your name if you like. By default, the
male character's name is Yukino Akira. This is followed by
your date of birth, blood type and favourite colour. By
default, it's white. Pressing down to scroll through the
colours will give you - white, orange, yellow, blue, black,
green, silver and red.

Once you're finished, the dialogue continues.

Reception: Please wait while registration takes place.
           Sorry to keep you waiting!
           It's <your name here> right? Please enjoy yourself!

Then she hands over a mobile.

Akira:     A mobile!? For me?

Reception: That mobile holds the neccessary data for the game
           so please take care of it.
           Next, please go to the battle arena to make your
           Dragon.
           Well, have a good time!

Haruko:    Come on, lets go choose our own Dragons!

At the battle arena...

Agent L:   Accessing Dragon data!
           Lets find the dragon that matches your pattern!!
           I'm your guide, L-chan! Nice to meet you!!
           This might be a bit quick but would the people who
           wants to make their own Dragon queue to enter their
           synchronisation data please.
           Entering your sync data means your Dragon's mind
           will match that of yours.
           During battles, it's important for drawing out the
           power of your Dragon so do it properly please!

Haruko:    Well, I'll give a go first!

Agent L:   Access Start!!

Haruko:    So it's like this?
           That's all the data entered right!
           I wonder what kind of Dragon will get chosen as my
           partner.

After the Dragon appears on screen...

Haruko:    Wow, it's so cute!!
           This is the Dragon that'll be my partner right?
           It's your turn next!

Akira:     Somehow, I'm a bit excited...!

Haruko:    In the parts of the wave where a mountain appears,
           press the A button.
           In the parts of the wave where a valley appears,
           press the B button. You should time your presses.

Akira:     Alright! All I have to do is watch my timing and
           match the shapes!
           I'll do my best!

Agent L:   Well, we're starting!

And this is the point where you do what Haruko done. As Haruko
said, press A where the wave is pointing up and B where it's
pointing down. Try to hit the right buttons when the orange
line passes the light blue lines so that you get a good sync
rate.

After the synch...

Agent L:   The results are out!
           This is your partner!!

No matter what your synch rate is, it seems your dragon will
be the same. A small white dragon. This is probably just to
give the player an intro to the synch system.

Akira:     What...
           You're joking!?
           That's my dragon!?
           It looks like a weak dragon...
           I wonder if I can do it again.

Agent L:   Oh, that's a rare dragon!
           It really is small and looks weak but,
           If you breed it carefully then it will surely become
           your best partner!
           Akino Akira-kun, how about giving your dragon a
           cute name or something?

After the naming session...

Akira:     Alright! That's all the registration complete!
           Now all that's left is to battle!
           Oh yeah, thanks for everything! Er... your name is?

Haruko:    Now that you mention it, I haven't introduced myself
           yet have I?
           I'm Misawa Haruko. Nice to meet you!

Agent L:   Sorry to keep you waiting, everyone!
           Lets get the game started shall we!

Akira:     Alright! I'll do my best!!

Haruko:    I'm a bit excited.

Agent L:   Well, the game's going to start! Are you ready!?

And the game starts...

Akira:     Amazing!!
           This is the virtual reality world!?
           Have I really entered the game world!?
           But what should I do to battle!?

Agent L:   Hai! This is L-chan!
           Looks like you're troubled!
           Do you want to hear me explain the D-Mode battles?

Now you'll have the option to listen to L-chan. Choose the
second option since you can refer to the Battle section in
this FAQ.

After the battle...

Haruko:    This is a game?! Amazing!

Akira:     Amazing!!
           This is Dragon Drive huh...
           I was operating the my dragon...

Agent L:   Well, that was amazing wasn't it!?
           But, both of you done pretty well for oyur first
           time!
           Oh yeah, whenever you want to battle, choose
           D Break!
           If you have an opponent, you can fight.
           But first, you should look around the center a
           little.
           Well, see you later!

And now you're free to talk to people and move around!

Entrance
Lobby
Information
Battle Arena

First, go to the lobby to find Kenta.

At the lobby...

Kenta:     Hey, Akira!

Akira:     Kenta! Where on earth where you!

Kenta:     Sorry, sorry! I forgot my mobile.
           But anyway, looks like you've finished registering.

Akira:     Yup, all done!

Kenta:     So, do you want to try fighting with my dragon?
           But I'm still a beginner though!

Akira:     Alright, Kenta! Lets fight it out at the battle
           arena!

So, when you're ready, go to the battle arena for a duel.

Battle arena...

Agent L:   Eguchi Kenta-kun's waiting for you.
           If you're going to battle choose D-Break!

Choose D-Break at the bottom of the menu and press A again
to confirm you want to battle.

Kenta:     I've been waitng for you, Akira.

Akira:     Well, lets duel right away!

Agent L:   OK! Before the next match begins, listen to L-chan
           explain something.
           Your thoughts are linked to the dragon.
           If your feelings are honest and become one with the
           dragon's mind, I'm sure you'll win!! Do your best!
           So, the next game starts! Ready!?

Akira:     Become one with the dragon's mind huh...

Beating Kenta...

Kenta:     Amazing, Akira!

Akira:     You were pretty good too, Kenta! Lets fight again
           later sometime!

Kenta:     Yeah!

Agent L:   Akiyama Yui-san is waitng.
           If you're going to battle choose D-Break!

Now that you have some genomes from the battle, you may use
it to edit your dragon if you like. When you're ready,
choose D-Break in the battle arena to fight Yui.

Yui:       Hello! You're my opponent aren't you?
           My dragon's kind of week so I wonder if I can be
           your opponent...

Akira:     I just started too. Nice to meet you!

Agent L:   OK! Everyone!! Lets fight with our dragons and
           enjoy the excitement!!
           So, lets start the game!
           Everyone ready?

After beating Yui...

Akira:     You're not weak at all!

Yui:       Aaa... I took that battle too lightly but it was
           a good loss.
           Besides, your dragon's a rare one isn't it!
           It might be the type that grows up...
           Well, that means breeding it carefully.
           If we have the chance, lets fight again!

Akira:     But there's all sorts of dragons.
           My Koaru might be a strong one yet!!

In the control tower...

Agent L:   What do you think of that kid?

Agent S:   You mean the kid that's been chosen by Nemunoki?

Agent L:   Looks like you don't care.

Agent S:   That's not it...

Go to the lobby to find Kenta.

Kenta:     The higher ranking Jushiba Ichirou match will
           start in the battle arena now.
           It might be a good idea to learn from watching
           other people's battles.

Akira:     Thanks, Kenta! I'll go to the battle arena and
           see.
           Jushiba Ichirou huh?

So, lets go to the battle arena.

Akira:     Just in time. The battle starts now. Lets see,
           Jushiba huh...
           Huh?
           That's sis and Reiji! And Misawa too!?

Agent L:   Hai! Sorry to keep you waiting!
           Well, are you ready?
           Lets start the game!!

Battle starts...

Haruko:    Stop it! I lose!!
           My dragon will die!

Jushiba:   First, one down.

Haruko:    Aaaaaah!

Agent L:   Misawa-san game over!

Akira:     She was giving up wasn't she! Why did he had to
           finish it!

Jushiba:   Are you stupid? If I don't beat it I won't get
           experience will I?

Akira:     It's fun winning that way!?
           This is a game you know!

Jushiba:   Wow, what pointless advice!
           Everyone's different you know that!

Akira:     What?!

Jushiba:   Heh. You'll be the last.
           Don't play a game of hide and seek with me.

Akira:     Why you!
           You're too full of yourself!!
           Get him, Chibi!!

Jushiba:   Oh, there it is...
           I've found a new victim!

Maiko:     Jushiba!?
           Ow!
           You took it too easy with that attack...

Jushiba:   How long are you planning to run away like that?

Agent L:   Oh, Gohraoh didn't run this time and it's caught
           by Jushiba's Junranshi!! It's cornered!!

Maiko:     This won't do. I'm not going to run anymore!

Reiji:     Yukino!!!

Maiko:     Reji!?

Akira:     Chibi! Lend me your power!!

Jushiba:   You're going to attack me? Don't make me laugh!!
           Our levels are different!!

Akira:     Lets go! Chibi!!!

Jushiba:   Junranshi's been... This can't be! This can't be
           true!!!

Agent L:   Jubashi Ichiro-kun game over!

Jushiba:   That... That can't be...
           There must be some mistake...
           This can't be possible...!

Akira:     Amazing, Reiji!! You beat the top ranking Jushiba
           Ichiro!!

Go to the entrance to find Akira's sister, Akino Maiko.

Maiko:     Oh, you're here too?

Akira:     I was going to ask you the same. And Reiji's here
           too.
           Looks like you're into Dragon Drive too.
           But if Reji wasn't there in the last match, you
           would have been game over without a doubt.

Maiko:     Shut up! I was just letting Reji show off!
           I was planning to counter attack afterwards.

Akira:     That's a real poor excuse!!

Maiko:     You just started a while ago so maybe I might be
           better than you!

Akira:     Who knows?

Maiko:     Well, lets have a duel!

Akira:     Guess it can't be helped... I'll accept.

Maiko:     I'll wait for you at the battle arena! Don't run
           away!

Once you're ready go to the battle arena to fight Maiko.

Maiko:     You're late!! I've been waiting you know.

Akira:     Alright! We bet on tomorrow's meal on this duel!

Maiko:     What!! I never promised anything like that!

Agent L:   Come, lets start the game!
           Ready!?

Maiko:     Hey, wa-

After you beat Maiko...

Maiko:     What a shame!!

Akira:     Alright! Thanks for the meal tomorrow!!

Maiko:     He- Hey! I never promised anything like that!

Your movement menu will now be:

Entrance
Lobby
Information
Battle Arena
Corridor

When you're ready, you can fight your next opponent Reiji.

Reiji:     Yo, Akira!

Akira:     Ah, Reiji!
           I'm fighting Reiji this time huh...
           You're strong so...
           I don't want to fight you.

Reiji:     I'm not strong at all! I've lost many times in a
           row here...

Akira:     Heh, you fought with a really unpleasant guy.

Reiji:     Like I said, I'm not that strong.

Akira:     Ah, oh yeah. If I'm not fighting against strong
           opponents, I don't get excited.

Reiji:     Hey, what do you mean by that!

Agent L:   Come, lets start the game!
           Ready!?

Akira:     Don't take it easy on me. This is a duel, Reiji!!

After you beat Reiji:

Akira:     You really are weak.
           Maybe you really were just lucky beating Jushiba?

Reiji:     Whaaat! I don't get excited either when I'm not
           fighting against strong opponents!
           Once you're stronger I'll fight you again.
           I won't lose this time!

Akira:     I won against Reiji and sis. I feel great!
           Now that I mention it, I wonder where Misawa went
           to?
           I hope she's not too upset after losing to Jushiba.
           I'm a bit worried. I'll try looking for her.

Go to the lobby to find her.

Akira:     Ah, it's Misawa.
           Looks like she's upset... I'll try talking to her.

Haruko:    Ah, Akira-kun.
           I wonder if I'm not up to this game...
           I got scared somehow in the last game...

Akira:     You shouldn't get too concerned about it!
           I like the cheerful Misawa-san more than the upset
           Misawa-san...
           Lets train our dragons more from now on and someday
           lets beat Jushiba Ichiro together!

Haruko:    Yeah.

Akira:     This time, I'd like you to be my partner in the
           team battles so lets do our best together!

Haruko:    Thanks, Akira-kun!

In the control tower...

Agent L:   I was wondering if it's OK if we let that kid use
           the training room?

Agent S:   Even if I said no, you'll let him won't you?
           Well, I'm not going to be responsible for this...

Agent L:   It's always like that isn't it?

Episode 2 - Fierce Team Battle!
-------------------------------

Kenta:     Ah, Akira. Did you know?!
           It seems Himuro Hikaru is having a match in the
           battle arena right now!

Akira:     Ah, you mean that Himuro Hikaru is having a match?!

Kenta:     Yeah, and because of that, everyone's rushing to
           participate to be his opponent.
           It seems Reiji and Jushiba entered too.

Akira:     Whaaat!? Reiji and Jushiba's fighting Himuro Hikaru!!

Kenta:     If we don't hurry, it'll be finished!
           Since their opponent's Himuro Hikaru, it's possible
           they'll lose instantly...

AKira:     Thanks, Kenta! Lets go to the battle arena and see.

So, go to the battle arena.

Akira:     Wow, there's tonnes of people! I can't see the screen!
           Ah! I'll be able to see the monitor screen from here...
           Ah! That's Jushiba!!!

Battle screen...

Hikaru:    ...

Jushiba:   Th- This can't be!!

Agent L:   Jushiba Ichiro-kun, game over!!

Reiji:     He can't move his body! I have to order Chibi
           quick!      

Hikaru:    ...

Reiji:     !
           I won't lose!! Himuro Hikaru!

Agent L:   Aaaaaaah!

Reiji:     ...

Hikaru:    ...Oozora Reiji...

Agent L:   What on earth happened to D-Zone!?

Akira:     The battle arena's screen's broken... What on
           earth is going on!?

Now, go to the corridor.

Akira:     I'm somehow curious...
           What's at the end of this corridor I wonder?
           This time, I'll ask L-san.

At the lobby...

Akira:     It looks like it'll take some time before the
           battle arena will be restored...
           And I was in such great spirits too...

Agent L:   You're Yukino Akira-kun right?
           Could I talk to you for a moment?

Back at the corridor...

Agent L:   The tournament to decide the world champion of
           Dragon Drive is drawing near.

Akira:     A tournament to decide Dragon Drive's world champion?!

Agent L:   Yes. Once more players have been selected in Japan,
           an exhibition will be held in the center.
           Do you want to participate too?

Akira:     Of course!!

Agent L:   But at present, it seems a little impossible for
           you to participate.
           You need to have had a lot of battles and have a
           lot of experience...
           If you don't train your dragon more, you probably
           can't win.

Akira:     The battle arena's broken so I can't train...

Agent L:   There!
           I can give an area where you can get some special
           training...
           Do you want to try using it?

Akira:     What! It's OK?!

In the training room...

Agent L:   This is the training room where you can do some
           dedicated training.
           The area's very tough so give it your best!

Akira:     I didn't know there was such a room in the Dragon
           Drive Center...
           Ah, oh yeah! Could my friends use it with me?

Agent L:   Since there's team battles in the tournament this
           time, it's OK if I let you bring one team member
           with you.
           But, it's a secret from everyone else!

Akira:     Alright, I'll invite Misawa-san as my partner,
           train and beat Jushiba!

Your movement menu will now be:

Entrance
Lobby
Information
Battle Arena
Corridor
Training Room

Now go to the lobby to find Akira's partner, Haruko.

Haruko:   Ah, Akira-san!

Akira:    Misawa-san, come with me for a moment!

Haruko:   What's wrong?

Akira:    Just come on! I have something to talk to you
          about! This way!

Haruko:   This is the place... we can't enter isn't it?
          And there's no one here either...

Akira:    It's OK. Well, Misawa-san. Now about what I wanted
          to talk to you about!

Haruko:   Huh!? Talk... you couldn't mean...

Akira:    N- No! You got it wrong!
          L-san said that I could use the training room at
          the end here.

Haruko:   Training room?

Akira:    There's a stage there where normal players and use
          to play.
          It's a special room!

Haruko:   So if we go to the training room, even if the battle
          arena's down we can still train our dragon right!

Akira:    You can train together with me in the training room
          and then we'll have revenge on Jushiba!

Haruko:   Yeah!

Go into the training room.

Shunsuke: Hey, hello. It's Akira-kun and Misawa-san isn't it?

Akira:    That's right but, you know us?

Shunsuke: Yeah.

Haruko:   Since you're here, does that mean you too were
          granted special permission by L-san...

Shunsuke: Well, it's kind of like that. I, no my name is...
          Shunsuke. Nice to meet you!
          Oh yeah!
          It might be none of my business but I think
          Misawa-san should use some stronger dragons.
          That's why I'll give you this so try using it!

Shunsuke gives Haruko the dragon card, Shinkutaifan.

Haruko:   You're giving this to me?

Shunsuke: It's not a great dragon but, once you're used to it
          it can be quite strong I think.
          Until you are, I hope you train here.
          Well, see you later.

Haruko:   Ummmm... he's gone.

Akira:    He wasn't very expressful but he felt kind of
          mysterious.

Haruko:   You're right.

Akira:    But, well, it's good.
          You got a dragon as well.
          Lets try it out in the training room now!

Haruko:   Yeah!

After you've had at least one battle in the training room,
exit the D-Zone selection screen by pressing B and an 
announcement will be made saying the battle arena monitor
has been fixed.

Akira:    Yeah! We can use the battle arena again! Lets go
          there and see now!

In the passage way...

Akira:    Ah, L-san.

Agent L:  How's the training going?
          I think you'll have heard the announcement but,
          the battle arena's been restored!
          Well, I'll wait for you at the battle arena!
          Ah, oh yeah! It's a team battle this time!

Akira:    Team battle huh... Alright! It's time for Misawa-san
          and I to make an appearance!

At the battle arena...

Agent L:  Hai! Sorry to keep you waiting everyone!
          The battle arena's been restored!
          Now it's restored, we'll have a shot at team battles
          with your partners!
          Work together and give it your best!
          Your next opponents are Ryougoku and Endou.

Once, you're ready, choose D-Break.

Takeshi:  What the, our opponents are newbies this time?

Shuuichi: They're not not good enough opponents for us
          this time...

Takeshi:  True true.

Akira:    Not good enough? Misawa-san, don't worry about it.
          Lets do our best!

Haruko:   Yeah.

Once you've beat them...

Takeshi:  You guys are strong...

Shuuichi: We said you weren't good enough, but maybe it was
          us who weren't good enough.

Takeshi:  True true.

Akira:    We done it, Misawa-san!

Haruko:   I feel like I have some self-confidence thanks to
          Akira-kun.

Akira:    Alright! Lets do our best next time too!

In the control tower...

Agent L:  That kid's improved thanks to the training room.

Agent S:  That's right. After special treatment and training
          he would have that kind of power...

Agent L:  The opponents we've looked into so far have been
          weak ones...
          It's about time to look into higher level players
          too. It'll be interesting don't you think?

Agent S:  You're busy with all sorts of things too huh...

Agent L:  Kind of.

Go to the lobby to find Kenta.

Kenta:    Ah, Akira did you hear?!
          There's a player who's in the battle arena who's
          even stronger, in a way, than Hikaru and Jushiba
          trying to choose his opponents!

Akira:    Choose his opponents!?
          And stronger than Hikaru and Jushiba too?!

Kenta:    Yeah, in a way...
          He said he'll choose his own opponents so it seems
          the Agents are troubled too.

Akira:    Sounds interesting. I'll invite Misawa-san along
          to see what kind of guy he is!
          Thanks, Kenta! I'll go to the battle arena and see!

To the battle arena.

Akira:    Woah! Someone as strong as Reiji, Hikaru and Jubashi
          here.

Daisuke:  Why can't I do it!
          I decided they're my opponents so let me fight them!
          I alone is enough!

Agent L:  Basically, it's a rule that we decide the opponents
          though...
          With low class opponents...
          No, I mean it seems they don't want to fight with
          you.
          I'm sorry, Haibara-kun.

Daisuke:  Lo- Low class you say!!!

Agent L:  Yes! Maybe someone else can...
          Ah, Akira-kun. You came just in time.
          Could you be those people's opponent right now?
          The Akihi Sisters are waiting.

Once you're ready for the team match with the Akihi Sisters,
choose D-Break.

Junko:    Hey, Rika-san. While we were away it seems the level
          this center's at has fallen.

Rika:     You're right, sis. But I remember there was no one
          who was a match against us since then in Japan.

Junko:    Oh? Was that so, Rika-san?
          We've been fighting for a long time in the Dragon
          Drive Centers overseas so I've forgotten about
          Japan! Hohohoho...

Rika:     It looks like we've finally found some opponents
          who aren't low class, sis.

Junko:    The low class are contagious so we have to be
          careful...
          But more importantly, when does the party start
          after this?

Akira:    It's just a Kenta said, they're strong in a way...
          This isn't the place to get beaten by pressure.
          Lets give it our best, Misawa-san!

Haruko:   Yeah!

Agent L:  The game's starting!
          Ready?

Daisuke:  Hey! Why can't I fight with those guys!

Junko:    Rika-san, shall we go out after visiting Esute
          before the party?

Rika:     That's a good idea, sis!

Daisuke:  Hey! Don't ignore me!!

To be continued...

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11. Credits & Contact Info
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After playing this game for a while, I thought the battle
system was pretty interesting with the addition of synch
mode in it. The idea of using genomes and flexibility of
evolving the player's dragon is also another plus to the
game.

I can't really think of much bad points about it but I really
think they should have done something more with the character
expressions. They never change like their mood does!

Official Website:

http://mj.shueisha.co.jp/ddp/ (Flash Only)

If anyone would like to contact me please send an e-mail to
kaworu_sangaku@lineone.net.

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