August 2017 Version Update

What do you want? Oh, I see you've got your eyes on my ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻#≺BAD CHAR: 8280≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.≺Prompt≻

It's imbued with the power of a rune generated by the Strange Apparatus in ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ａ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.≺Prompt≻

There are many other weapons imbued with the power of runes. Of course, I own all of the ones that can be equipped.≺Prompt≻

Any warrior worth his salt needs to be well-trained in a variety of weapons.≺Prompt≻

As for the one I can't equip, the ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻#ｄ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻, I was able to sell it for a pretty good price at the bazaar.≺Prompt≻

At any rate, it was worth the trouble of decoding the device's password.≺Prompt≻

What do you want to ask about?
≺Selection Dialog≻The Strange Apparatus.
The password.
Tell me the password.
Farewell.≺Prompt≻

See you around.≺Prompt≻

Huh? You mean you've never heard of a Strange Apparatus?≺Prompt≻

They're a type of mysterious device hidden in ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ａ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻ as well as ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｂ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻ and ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｃ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻, among other places.≺Prompt≻

Of course, I have no idea what such things are doing in caves, ruins, and the like.≺Prompt≻

A password is necessary in order to grant you doctor status, which provides you with the necessary access privileges for the device.≺Prompt≻

You can then place materials in the device to generate ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 01≻ ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻$≺BAD CHAR: 8280≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.≺Prompt≻

Of course, you're not always guaranteed to get a weapon.≺Prompt≻

Once you obtain the necessary access privileges, though, it boosts the chances a weapon will be synthesized, if only by a little bit.≺Prompt≻

Huh? You want me to just give you the password I worked so hard to crack?≺Prompt≻

That's a secret I risked my life against deadly elementals to learn.≺Prompt≻

There's no way I could just tell you for free. Now, if we could agree on suitable compensation...≺Prompt≻

Actually, you need MP to wield this weapon properly.≺Prompt≻

For a Galkan warrior like myself, it's a constant struggle to keep up the necessary MP.≺Prompt≻

So, if you can bring me ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 01≻ ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻$ｅ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻, I suppose I could tell you the secret behind the password.≺Prompt≻

Very well. As promised, I'll tell you the secret behind the password.≺Prompt≻

Okay, now listen carefully. The password consists of eight numbers in total, and you need to split it up into four sections of two digits each.≺Prompt≻

First, you need to take the first three letters of your name and use them to generate a series of two-digit numbers based on their position in the alphabet.≺Prompt≻

The letter A starts at “00,” B is “01,” and so on, until you reach Z at “25.”≺Prompt≻

Furthermore, the area containing each device has been assigned an elemental, with each elemental given a numerical code.≺Prompt≻

If the elemental is Fire, the number is “0,”, while Earth is “1,” until you reach Dark at “7.”≺Prompt≻

Next, you need to take the value for the elemental and add it to each of your first three numbers. That will give you the first three values.≺Prompt≻

For the fourth value, you need to add your first three values together and then add the elemental value as well.≺Prompt≻

If the number exceeds 100, simply take the last two digits.≺Prompt≻

Therefore, these four sets of numbers you calculated will become your eight-digit password.≺Prompt≻

I suppose it's still a bit difficult to comprehend. How about an example, then? Say you're trying to register the password in ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ａ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻...≺Prompt≻

The first three letters of your name are ≺Player/Chocobo Parameter 0≻, and the elemental for the device is ≺Multiple Choice (Parameter 6)≻[Fire/Earth/Water/Wind/Ice/Lightning/Light/Dark]...≺Prompt≻

Therefore, the numerical values for your name are ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 0≻, ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 1≻, and ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 2≻, and the elemental value is ≺Numeric Parameter 3≻.≺Prompt≻

That means the first three values are ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 0≻, ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 1≻, and ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 2≻.≺Prompt≻

The fourth value is created by adding the values for your name to that of the elemental for the area, which gives you ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 3≻.≺Prompt≻

The fourth value is created by adding the values for your name to that of the elemental for the area, which gives you ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 4≻. However, since it exceeds 100, the value becomes ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 3≻.≺Prompt≻

Putting all of these values together gives you ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 0≻≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 1≻≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 2≻≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 3≻, which is your password to register your access privileges with the device.≺Prompt≻

Did you get all that?≺Prompt≻

Got it?
≺Selection Dialog≻No problem!
I'm not very good with numbers.≺Prompt≻

Okay then. Now you know how to find your password.≺Prompt≻

As for what materials to place in the device, you'll need to research that for yourself.≺Prompt≻

Were you even paying attention? Fine, I'll give you the short version.≺Prompt≻

Tell me. Which area are you planning to register in?≺Prompt≻

Where are you planning to register?
≺Selection Dialog≻≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8≺BAD CHAR: 8280≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ａ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｂ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｃ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｄ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｅ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｆ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｇ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.
Never mind.≺Prompt≻

Give me a moment while I make the necessary calculations.≺Prompt≻

Okay, I've got it. Your password for registering your access privileges with the device in ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ｆ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻ is ≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 0≻≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 1≻≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 2≻≺Unknown Parameter (Type: 94) 3≻.≺Prompt≻

Now hurry up and get over there before you forget it.≺Prompt≻

Very well. Come see me again when you decide on a location.≺Prompt≻

What do you want?≺Prompt≻

What do you want to ask?
≺Selection Dialog≻Tell me how to calculate the password.
Just tell me the password.
Never mind.≺Prompt≻

Oh... You're the one I recently told how to obtain the password.≺Prompt≻

It seems you were able to receive the necessary access privileges for the device.≺Prompt≻

It seems like we have quite a bit in common.≺Prompt≻

There's no use trying to hide it. I could tell by the way you were looking at my ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻#≺BAD CHAR: 8280≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.≺Prompt≻

You managed to receive the necessary access privileges with the Strange Apparatus. Am I right?≺Prompt≻

If so, I've got some interesting news for you. Care to hear it?≺Prompt≻

Do you want to hear the info?
≺Selection Dialog≻Sure.
No thanks.≺Prompt≻

I see... In that case, farewell.≺Prompt≻

Hehe... I thought you might want to hear this.≺Prompt≻

You've been granted access privileges, so I'm sure you already know this, but there are other Strange Apparatuses that haven't been activated yet.≺Prompt≻

Apparently, the device in ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ａ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻ just became operational recently.≺Prompt≻

Upon hearing the rumors, I went to check it out for myself...≺Prompt≻

However, it asked me for a new password.≺Prompt≻

I suppose it's requiring us to register for access privileges granted to those a rank above doctor status...≺Prompt≻

I'm assuming that the values for the name are the same, and only the elemental value has changed, but I still haven't figured it out yet.≺Prompt≻

If you manage to figure it out before I do, maybe you could give me a hint on how to crack the password.≺Prompt≻

I'm sure it'll be fairly difficult, but I'd appreciate the help.≺Prompt≻

Huh? Did you manage to figure out the new password!?≺Prompt≻

I see... It looks like you beat me to it.≺Prompt≻

So, enough with the suspense... What's the secret?≺Prompt≻

Wait. Don't tell me. I don't want to know.≺Prompt≻

I remember how I felt when I cracked the secret for the doctor-level password.≺Prompt≻

It was tough, but the sheer joy I felt after it was over was worth it in the end.≺Prompt≻

I would hate to have that sense of accomplishment taken away from me.≺Prompt≻

If you could figure it out, I know I can too. Just you wait.≺Prompt≻

Instead of the elemental value, I could take this... And then if I add that to the total...≺Prompt≻

Hey, have you heard the rumors that the device in ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻8ａ≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻ is operational?≺Prompt≻

I see. I was trying to figure out the secret behind its password.≺Prompt≻

Sorry, I'm too busy to talk right now. Maybe come back later when I've figured it out.≺Prompt≻

Hello, ≺Player Name≻. What brings you here today?≺Prompt≻

≺Possible Special Code: 1F≻≺Possible Special Code: 0F≻≺Player Name≻ showed the ≺Possible Special Code: 01≻≺Possible Special Code: 05≻3≺BAD CHAR: 8280≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻≺BAD CHAR: 80≻.≺Possible Special Code: 00≻

Hmm... This is...≺Prompt≻

I had heard that it was related to some ancient technology, but now it all makes sense...≺Prompt≻

I suppose your intention here is to use the A.M.A.N. to have its adventurers solve the riddle.≺Prompt≻

As such, I suppose it's best if I give you free reign to operate, ≺Player Name≻.≺Prompt≻

Just to be safe, I'll be sure to keep an eye on their movements as well.≺Prompt≻

Impressive as always, ≺Player Name≻. You expertly solved that riddle that had vexed so many others.≺Prompt≻

I knew it was only a matter of time, but it's good to see that everything went according to expectations.≺Prompt≻

Well, leave the rest of this to me. I'll try to find out more about this most unusual device.≺Prompt≻