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:Setup the XO monitor so it is open, with the keyboard to its front. Players will then utilize the keyboard and touch pad for game input. This configuration is known as PC mode. The touch pad, up, right, down, left keys, and W, A, S, D keys are used for movement. Players can point and click on on-screen elements to interact using the touch pad or simply move using the above-mentioned keys. The full keyboard is used when player input is necessary. The enter / return key acts as a select tool. Other keyboard functions will vary depending on the activity / situation at hand and will be defined during.

Currently, the controls for keyboard input are mapped as follows.

Traveling:

UP → Enter door.

DOWN → (nothing)

LEFT/RIGHT → Change direction.

E → Pick up items.

E(hold) → Amulet search.

I → Open pause menu/inventory.

M → Open map.

Menus/Battle/Merchant:

UP/DOWN → Move cursor up or down.

LEFT/RIGHT → Move cursor left or right.

ENTER → Select or confirm.

== Menu Systems ==

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:The ~~first thing to note~~ is the ~~game version~~ you ~~are working with. This is located~~ to ~~the bottom right of the screen and looks like "v 1~~.~~00.000"~~.

:The title menu is the first screen you will be brought to after starting Fortune Hunter™. Here, you can change options, start game play, or exit Fortune Hunter™.

:The purpose of the title menu is to allow the player to begin or exit the game as well as change or alter options and game play settings, and view an in-game tutorial. The tutorial consists of material to be covered before playing the game and provides a shortened walkthrough of basic game mechanics.

==== Adventure Play ====

~~:The new game option starts a new game from~~ the ~~first level~~.

Selecting ''adventure play'' will bring you to the adventure menu.

:~~The~~ continue ~~option directs the player~~ to ~~the continue menu (see below). The player will be able to view their class stats~~ from ~~here so they may see how well their classmates are doing in the game, as well as their~~ current ~~game progress~~.

:Select ''continue'' to resume game play from your most current save status.

:~~The custom~~ game ~~option lets the player choose from a list of customized dungeons they have created using Fortune Maker™ dungeon creator~~.

:Select ''level select'' to begin a game in any previously completed levels.

:~~The options menu allows the player~~ to ~~change various~~ game ~~options~~.

:Select ''load game'' to load a different saved game profile.

:~~The exit~~ game ~~option exits~~ the ~~activity on the XO, returning~~ the ~~user to their home screen~~.

:Select ''new game'' to begin a new save profile and start the game from the beginning.

:~~Finally,~~ the credits ~~option rolls~~ the credits ~~for~~ the game.

:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.

==== Creative Play ====

Selecting ''creative play'' will bring you to the creative menu.

:Select ''play custom map'' to play a map created using Fortune Maker™.

:Select ''new custom map'' to quit Fortune Hunter™ in order to load Fortune Maker™.

:Select ''share map'' to give or receive custom maps to friends.

:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.

==== Network ====

Selecting ''network'' will bring you to the network menu.

:Select ''local treasure trekkers play'' to launch a time trial version of Fortune Hunter™ with a friend.

:Select ''view scoreboard'' to see the statistics and rankings of yourself and friends.

:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.

==== Extras ====

Selecting ''extras'' will bring you to the extras menu.

:Select ''view bestiary'' to see details of all the monsters encountered during your playthroughs.

:Select ''view treasures'' to see collected treasures.

:Select ''view awards'' to see awards unlocked during your playthroughs.

:Select ''view statistics'' to see your profile statistics.

:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.

==== Options ====

Selecting ''options'' will bring you to the options menu.

:Selecting ''controls'' launches an input setup guide to change or view your control scheme.

:Highlight ''language'' to change the language settings.

:Select ''audio'' to change audio volume or turn it off altogether.

:Highlight ''subtitles'' to change the subtitles settings on or off.

:Highlight ''FMCs'' to change the FMC settings on or off.

:Highlight ''cooperative play'' to change cooperative settings on or off.

:Highlight ''difficulty'' to change the game difficulty setting.

:Highlight ''merchant'' to change the merchant difficulty setting.

:Select ''credits'' to roll the credits reel.

:Select ''about'' to learn more about Fortune Hunter™ and see which version of the game you are running.

:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.

==== Exit Game ====

:Selecting ''exit game'' closes the activity on the XO, returning the user to their home screen.

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 :Setup the XO monitor so it is open, with the keyboard to its front. Players will then utilize the keyboard and touch pad for game input. This configuration is known as PC mode. The touch pad, up, right, down, left keys, and W, A, S, D keys are used for movement. Players can point and click on on-screen elements to interact using the touch pad or simply move using the above-mentioned keys. The full keyboard is used when player input is necessary. The enter / return key acts as a select tool. Other keyboard functions will vary depending on the activity / situation at hand and will be defined during.
+ Currently, the controls for keyboard input are mapped as follows.
+ Traveling:
+ UP &rarr; Enter door.
+ DOWN &rarr; (nothing)
+ LEFT/RIGHT &rarr; Change direction.
+ E &rarr; Pick up items.
+ E(hold) &rarr; Amulet search.
+ I &rarr; Open pause menu/inventory.
+ M &rarr; Open map.
+ Menus/Battle/Merchant:
+ UP/DOWN &rarr; Move cursor up or down.
+ LEFT/RIGHT &rarr; Move cursor left or right.
+ ENTER &rarr; Select or confirm.
 == Menu Systems ==
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-:The first thing to note is the game version you are working with. This is located to the bottom right of the screen and looks like "v 1.00.000".
+:The title menu is the first screen you will be brought to after starting Fortune Hunter™. Here, you can change options, start game play, or exit Fortune Hunter™.
-:The purpose of the title menu is to allow the player to begin or exit the game as well as change or alter options and game play settings, and view an in-game tutorial. The tutorial consists of material to be covered before playing the game and provides a shortened walkthrough of basic game mechanics.
+==== Adventure Play ====
-:The new game option starts a new game from the first level.
+ Selecting ''adventure play'' will bring you to the adventure menu.
-:The continue option directs the player to the continue menu (see below). The player will be able to view their class stats from here so they may see how well their classmates are doing in the game, as well as their current game progress.
+:Select ''continue'' to resume game play from your most current save status.
-:The custom game option lets the player choose from a list of customized dungeons they have created using Fortune Maker™ dungeon creator.
+:Select ''level select'' to begin a game in any previously completed levels.
-:The options menu allows the player to change various game options.
+:Select ''load game'' to load a different saved game profile.
-:The exit game option exits the activity on the XO, returning the user to their home screen.
+:Select ''new game'' to begin a new save profile and start the game from the beginning.
-:Finally, the credits option rolls the credits for the game.
+:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.
+==== Creative Play ====
+ Selecting ''creative play'' will bring you to the creative menu.
+:Select ''play custom map'' to play a map created using Fortune Maker™.
+:Select ''new custom map'' to quit Fortune Hunter™ in order to load Fortune Maker™.
+:Select ''share map'' to give or receive custom maps to friends.
+:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.
+==== Network ====
+ Selecting ''network'' will bring you to the network menu.
+:Select ''local treasure trekkers play'' to launch a time trial version of Fortune Hunter™ with a friend.
+:Select ''view scoreboard'' to see the statistics and rankings of yourself and friends.
+:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.
+==== Extras ====
+ Selecting ''extras'' will bring you to the extras menu.
+:Select ''view bestiary'' to see details of all the monsters encountered during your playthroughs.
+:Select ''view treasures'' to see collected treasures.
+:Select ''view awards'' to see awards unlocked during your playthroughs.
+:Select ''view statistics'' to see your profile statistics.
+:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.
+==== Options ====
+ Selecting ''options'' will bring you to the options menu.
+:Selecting ''controls'' launches an input setup guide to change or view your control scheme.
+:Highlight ''language'' to change the language settings.
+:Select ''audio'' to change audio volume or turn it off altogether.
+:Highlight ''subtitles'' to change the subtitles settings on or off.
+:Highlight ''FMCs'' to change the FMC settings on or off.
+:Highlight ''cooperative play'' to change cooperative settings on or off.
+:Highlight ''difficulty'' to change the game difficulty setting.
+:Highlight ''merchant'' to change the merchant difficulty setting.
+:Select ''credits'' to roll the credits reel.
+:Select ''about'' to learn more about Fortune Hunter™ and see which version of the game you are running.
+:Select ''return to title'' to go back to the title menu screen.
+==== Exit Game ====
+:Selecting ''exit game'' closes the activity on the XO, returning the user to their home screen.