Subject: Shining Wisdom FAQ, Version 1.00

Subject: Shining Wisdom FAQ, Version 1.00
From: nathan stehle <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 09:18:13 -0500
Message-ID: <[email protected]>

OK, like I had promised, the Shining Wisdom FAQ is here, with descriptions
of most itmes and areas. If there is an item or area with ??, that means
Jason and I have not yet found it. It does not supply a complete list of
what everything does with everything else, nor does it tell you where to
find each item. It does provide guidance in some of the hard areas, etc.
If there is something you would like to see added, or there is something
you can add, e-mail me, and I'll do what I can. Enjoy!

First of all, we would like to thank Working Designs and Victor
Ireland for giving us a chance to preview Shining Wisdom. Secondly and
more importantly, we would like to thank Victor for help, hints, nudges,
probes and patience.
This FAQ does not provide a complete walk-through of the game,
rather it provides help and guidance in the harder areas. The help comes
in three forms, a little hint, a big hint, and a complete explanation of
what exactly to do. It provides a description of items and areas, as well
as where to find some of these items and areas. It does not provide a
location for each life meter cell or life stock cell. This FAQ also
assumes you have _played_ the game.

Story
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Shining Wisdom centers around Mars (or whatever you decided to
name the character) and his quest to save the princess and the Kingdom of
Odegan. To do this, Mars must traverse the overworld of Odegan and find
the orbs of Earth, Fire, Water and Wind. Along the way he will encounter
friends of the kingdom such (as the hobbits), but the evil minions of the
dark elf Pazort are far more plentiful.

Game Tips
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To actually defeat the game, you need not find _every_ item, although
Working Designs' contest to obtain the most items in the shortest amount
of time is encouragement. Most people will likely finish with 60-80% of
the items found the first time. Discovery, exploration and experimentation
are all important factors to be able to defeat the game.

Some things to remember:

(1) Try anything and everything -- there are a great deal of things to do
and try. If you're stuck, there is a good chance a person or book has the
answer.

(2) Re-explore areas you have visited after acquiring a few new items,
you will likely find some more treasure.

(3) Talk to people after accomplishing a part of your quest (i.e finish a
cave or labyrinth) -- you will likely get some info, and/or an item.
Also it can be helpful (and sometimes amusing) to talk to people with some
new items equiped.

(4) Remember how hidden areas (shops, people) were done in Zelda? It's
quite similar here, but with much more cool stuff. There are only a few
hidden shops, but plenty of hidden items.

(5) Remember things that seems out of place or look like they are hiding
something...they likely lead to hidden items (see #2)

Item/Area List (with commentary)
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-- A Items ---
Healing Herb - Heal 3 damage points Standard healing item
Medicine - Heal 10 damage points Found in game an at a
secret shop or hidden in a
few spots
Life Medicine - Heals all damage Can only be found when one
find the right container
Angel's Wing - Warp to entrance Or back to home when in
overworld
Red Key - Opens red doors
Blue Key - Opens blue doors
Grey Key - Opens grey doors
Yellow Key - Opens yellow doors
Green Key - Opens green doors

Record Book - Saves game at entrances Cheap and nice
Miracle Diary - Saves adventure anytime But only once!!!

Silver Bottle - Magic medicine bottle Good for something else
Blessed Water - Cures weaknesses Given by the old man

Vigilance Spall - Magic stone of mystery Helps protect vs. sleep
spells
Wonder Mirror - Mysterious mirror Good for secret entrances

--- B Items (Orbs) ---
Spark Orb - Activates Spark magic Zap!
Freeze Orb - Activates Freeze magic Brrr!
Blaze Orb - Activates Blaze magic Crackle!
Blast Orb - Activates Blast magic Pow!
Shield Orb - Reduces damage Nice protective item
Gale Orb - Ride like the wind ??
Power Orb - Increases attack power Become like He-man
Dazzle Orb - Annoy opponents An explosion of Nick Rox
Dyslex Orb - Head forward move back As if the Mirror Labyrinth
wasn't bad enough
Dinky Orb - Make surroundings big Found when you prove your
worth like AJ and Mario

--- C Items (Weapons)---
Short Sword - Standard sword Start with this one
Battle Sword - Long sword Given to you by the King
Shining Sword - Enchanted sword Find this and you are
nearing the end
Stone Shoes - Breaks damaged flooring Boom!
Slide Shoes - Slip through cracks Smooooth...
Spring Shoes - Jump to distant places When all other paths
are closed, you will need
these
Bounce Boots - Jump to far places Not necessary, but nice
for tougher jumps
Hercules Gloves - Pick up heavy objects Be an Olympic shot-putter
Blast Gloves - Pick up heavier objects ???
Magic Hands - Punch things from afar Be like Mike (Tyson)
Mole Claw - Move through sand Just like a gopher

Monkey Suit - Travel by vine Be like your favorite
video game reviewer
Judo Suit - Throws opponents Ki-yaa!
Magic Pajamas - Sleep anywhere Very nice
Whisper Conch - Hear natures call Good for talking to the
occasional sleeping tree
Pegasus Helm - Step and Fly Take flight to new areas

Toydona USA - Arcade to you Cool! Funky controls,
but cool. Not for the
SERIOUS role-player
though.
Toyy-dooonn-aaaa!! Let's
go away!

--- All areas ---
Home Grandpa and grandma are
here
Odegan City Just outside the castle
Odegan Castle Home of the king (duh!)
Perilous Pass On to destiny (or
death)
Gudo Cave Early cave
Mystic Wood Spooky! Do _all_ WD
games have to have a
spooky woods? Guess so.
Creepy Cavern Passageway
Millennial Tree Climbing
Hobbit Village Where is everyone?

Sand Labyrinth Sand and digging aplenty
Water Labyrinth Ice, ice baby
Jump Labyrinth When all other pathways
are closed
Mirror Labyrinth Reflections are the key
Fire Labyrinth Learn to burn
Wind Labyrinth Lots of flying
Air Labyrinth Secret!
Royal Labyrinth Nice item here
Light Labyrinth Prepare to fulfil
your destiny
Royal Crypt First labyrinth
Blahberry Field ??
Center ??
Great Labyrinth The showdown
Title Slumberland ??
Toydona Circuit If you find it, you
WILL have fun

Frequently Asked Questions:
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These are some of the most likly problems you'll have on your way
to defeat Pazort. Each question has 3 responses. The first is just
a general hint, the second a more forceful push, and the last is a
total spoiler to the problem. We recommend you only use the first hint
to get set in the right direction, then the second if you still can't
figure out the problem. Only use the spoiler if you're completly stuck.

1. Where/how do I get the mole claw?
2. In the Sand Labyrinth, where the $#%*! is the goddess statue?
3. How do I get past the lily pads of sudden discomfort?
4. I get to a point in the Jump Labyrinth where I am surrounded by water,
what do I do?
5. I'm stuck in the Jump Labyrinth, and can go no further, I need a key.
what do I do?
6. What do I do with those giant blue rings in the Jump Labyrinth?
7. How do I defeat the fire labyrinth boss?
8. Where are the hobbits?
9. What do I do in the mirror labyrinth? I have gotten to some closed
doors, and am stuck.
10. Where is the Toydona car?
11. I've got Toydona, but where is the track at?
12. What are some good ways to defeat Pazort?

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(1) Where/how do I get the mole claw?

* Remember the hint....what is the treasure of the labyrinth?

** Find a hidden hole
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(2) In the Sand Labyrinth, where the $#%*! is the goddess statue?

* Remember, you can hit things from a distance

** Reread the words at the entrance of the labyrinth, they tell you
where to look.
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(3) How do I get past the lily pads of sudden discomfort?

* Avoidance is good

** Be like Sparky
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(4) I get to a point in the jump labyrinth where I am surrounded by
water, what do I do?

* See game hint #1

** Make it so you can walk across water
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(5) I'm stuck in the Jump Labyrinth and need to find a key, what do I do?

* Explore and dig in the sand

** Be systematic
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(6) What do I do with those giant blue rings in the Jump Labyrinth?

* See game hint #1

** Be sure to align and use magic
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(7) How do I defeat the fire labyrinth boss?

* See game hint #1

** Those fireballs are to hot to handle.. but they are the perfect
weapon.
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(8) Where are the hobbits?

* Patience grasshopper!

** Another dimension and the fire labyrinth hold the key
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(9) What do I do in the mirror labyrinth? I have gotten to some closed
doors, and am stuck.

* Remember how you got -in- the Labyrinth?

** Remember you're moving as if you're watching you're reflection.
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(10) Where is the Toydona car?

* See game hint #1

** Gotta blow off its cover.
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(11) I've got Toydona, but where is the track at?

* See Game Hints #3

** Someone who knew Jiles well knows of the track. Ask him about it.
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(12) What are some good ways to defeat Pazort?

(see spoilers below)

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1. Where/how do I get the mole claw?

The mole claw is in the treasure cheast that is surrounded by walls
with sand. You need to go one level above and fall through the floor
in the same location to land inside.
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2. In the Sand Labyrinth, where the $#%*! is the goddess statue?

Go left after entering the labyrinth and use the mole claw to dig
under the wall (remember this part, it helps later in the game many
times!) and hit the switch from afar after you re-emerge. Then,
look in the north central room in the labyrinth (all sand, well
stone now) and voila! Pick up the statue and carry ato the bottom
of the labyrinth.
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3. How do I get past the lily pads of sudden discomfort?

Use spark magic plus the magic hand.
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4. I get to a point in the Jump Labyrinth where I am surrounded by
water, what do I do?

Equip the stone boots and the freeze orb, wade out into the shallow
water, cahrge it, and let loose. This freezing helps later in the game
too.
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5. I'm stuck in the Jump Labyrinth and I need a key, where is it?

Assuming you have found all the patches of sand to dig in, there is one
good one. It is the second from the top. Dig around, and you should find
what you need.

6. What do I do with those silly blue rings in the Labyrinths?

Use the spark orb + magic glove, then charge it up and let loose.
The bolt needs to be aligned reasonably well for the rings, but not
for the lily pads of sudden discomfort.
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7. How do you defeat the fire labyrinth boss?

Freeze the boss' fireballs, pick them up (with the gloves for heavy
objects) and hurl them at him before they thaw. One of the trickier
bosses in the game, btw.
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8. Where are the hobbits?

Freeze the lake, use the mirror of wonder, and poof!
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9. What do I do in the mirror labyrinth? I have gotten to some closed
doors, and am stuck.

Look for a room just to the right of first entering the Mirror
Labyrinth. The floor will be like a Mirror, showing your charcter's
reflection. Use the Wonder Mirror here to bring youself to the
'mirrored side' of the Labyrinth.
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10. Where is the Toydona car?

It's under the bush near Odegan (just south of the entrance). You
need to blow the leaves away (have the blast orb equiped).
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11. I've got Toydona, but where is the track at?

It's under the bush near Odegan (just south of the entrance). You
need to blow the leaves away (have the blast orb equiped).
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12. What are some good ways to defeat Pazort?

* An easy way is to equip the Shining Sword with the Power Orb. Then
charge up to 5 speed and hold the button (you need semi-transmision for
this to work). Then run around avoiding Pazort until he stops. Run in
land a few jabs, then run away. Since you're faster then him, he is
pretty easy to hit, and you can land about 3 hits (with more punch
thanks to the Orb) before he shields himself. YMMV.

* Use the Shining Sword and Wind Orb. This combo projects holograms of
yourself that will attack, around 2 or three times if your aim is good.
While not as strong, this method allows you to stay away from Pazort
and avoid multiple hits on you, if you are good. If your dodging is
really skilled, you will likely not get touched.

To find many secret items:
Burn down the large green trees, blow over the large light green bushes,
smash holes in cliff walls that are cracked, and slide south into cliffs
as there are many hidden areas. Wherever you see a tree, cliff, etc. it
CAN be reached.

Good Luck!