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	I found out about the vest last night.  It's in the sub screen in the
upper right block.  The problem for me was that it looked like a P.  The P
which you can get increases your range but does not change the quantity of any
item in the sub screen except that the range in the lower left increases by
one.
	Out of all the instruction that are provided for this game the sub
screen is not covered at all other than telling you that it's there.  I will
try to give a pictorial description of the sub screen here in a later note.
	A few more observations about the game.  This game has a continue
feature.  One problem with the continue feature is that when used,  � of all
quantities of your weapons and special powers are taken away.  You lose
the range of your laser so you can't shoot very far.  If you are in a world
where you need a lamp you better make it the first time through if you used
your only lamp.  If you continue you will lose the lamp,  and your in the
dark!
	I made it to Period 3-2 and got destroyed by my own bomb last night.
The enemies which attack you in this world come faster and more often.  They
also shoot at you more often.  I haven't made it to one of the Xantho Lords
yet.  The demonstration screens shows one of the battles with a snake type
monster coming out of a well.  Looks really tough.
	My son and I agree that this game reminds us of Link a bit.  The only
difference that I can see so far is the way that the screen scrolls and a few
others.  Wish they had Passwords!

	More Later,
	Bob

	For all of you who have been anxiously awaiting;

	Please type the following on your graphics terminal to view the
	sub-screen for this game;

	EXT TT<CR>


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    How do I get thru period 2-1. This is the area where you can only
    go so far to the right (after crossing the river) and you run into
    a stone wall. I get that far, have found the secret room off the
    top of it with the three statues but once the screen scrolls to
    the right so that the river is no longer showing, I get trapped
    there. I have bombed everywhere in that area (which is how I discovered
    the secret room at the top) but to no avail. Direct spoilers are
    appreciated. Want no hint.. I want out of this area! Help!
    
    Thanks..
    Frank

	Hi Frank,

	  I can help you through 2-1.  I have a question first, about the hidden
room (Idol Room) which you found.  Were you able to get the lamp?  You will
need it in the next world.  To get the lamp you must destroy the statues in the
correct order.  O.K.

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	You must bomb the wall three times in the correct spot.  The opening is
hidden at the fourth tree down from the top if you look on the other side of
the wall.  Let me know if this helps.

	Bob

    Thanks Bob! That did the trick.. I am now cruising along in 4-2.
    Its just too bad that the game does not have a password save feature.
    I would like to see the Nintendo folks set some sort of standard
    that says if the game is of a certain complexity and cannot be finished
    by the average player (1-2 hours maybe?) there should be a password
    save feature. I know that the word average is very hard to define,
    as there are some "average" kids who could probably go thru Robowarrior
    in a couple of hours, but we big kids have a bit more pain to face.
    The password feature would definitely help us out.
    I guess the biggest pain is having to tie up the game system for
    a couple of days until the game is completed. I went thru this with
    Rygar, and needless to say, the rest of the family was not all too
    happy with it. Certainly don't want to go thru that scenario again
    with Robowarrior.
    
    Frank.

    
    
      Just picked this game up last night,looks pretty good.Havent
    gotten past 1-1 yet,but I've only put a couple of hours in so
    far.One question,how do you use the Well of Hope I think its
    called?The booklet says to bomb a certain side a few times.Any
    idea how many bombs it takes?I dont want to use up too many
    bombs on the wrong side of the well.That stone square with the
    water in the middle is a well,isnt it?
    
                                           Mike

	Hi Mike,

	  I have kept a log of pertinent information on this game.  Here is the
scoop on the well of hope in period 1-1.

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	You must bomb the right side in the middle 5 times.  Once you enter the
well all you bombs will be doubled i.e. if you have 20 bombs you will get 40
when entering the well.  All items in the sub screen will be doubled.

	Good luck
	Bob

    
     Thank's Bob,
       maybe that will help me get through period 1-1.Spent a few more
    hour's at it last night,but havent gotten out of the Fringes yet.I
    usually run out of time.Any hint's you might have would be appreciated.
    I havent come this close to throwing my Advantage through the T.V.
    since playing Metroid!
    
                              Mike

    Mike,
    I don't think its time that you run out of more than it is energy.
    I have found that by going underground with a couple of boots and
    a couple of candles in my inventory, I could (usually) pick up 2
    or 3 energizers (they look like shields with an "E" on them.) They
    are very important in keeping ones character alive. Once you have
    a couple of these, and your energy level gets low, just go to the
    subscreen select an energizer and come back to the play screen and
    hit the "A" button. That will activate whatever you have chosen
    from the subscreen. In this case it will restore your character
    to full power. Usually, the little nasties that run around the screen
    are not all that damaging, but in later screens there are these
    little meanies that launch missles at you, and 2 hits on those and
    thats all she wrote. If your power is being drained off slowly and
    it gets too low, you will hear a beeping sound.. Time to go get
    energized, but if your power is somewhat low already and you get
    hit with a missle.. you die without warning or a chance to recharge
    your energy.
    
    Frank
    

    
    Thanks,
      I've been picking up energizers but have been listening to
     the stereo with the T.V. turned down.By the time I realize I'm
     low on energy,it's usually too late.I'll try it tonight with
     the stereo off so I can hear the low energy warning and switch
     to the subscreen in time.Hopefully I'll get out of 1-1 tonight.
    
                                                                   Mike

	The problem I found that I had in playing the game is that I always
ended up doing myself in with the bombs "I" put down!  I either put them in a
place that I couldn't get far enough away from or I put them where I didn't
expect for them to drop.  It seems that the enemies that come at you try to
push you into the bombs that you lay down.   Especially the jelly guys that
take allot of hits to do away with.  One thing to think about is that most
enemies come from the right of the screen.
	The damage the bombs do is 10 times worse than getting hit by enemies
or their weapons. The exception to this may be the enemy who shoots the
missile.  When you get more points ("level" in sub-screen goes up) the damage
inflicted by enemies and bombs you place lessens.
	In the beginning it is a good idea to go down if you have enough
candles.  I have even gone down and tried to cover all the territory of the
underground to get the energy pods and small energy capsules(looks like a
double A battery).  I have memorized the exit locations so I can get out when I
need to.  Remember the more stuff you have when entering the well of hope the
better off you will be later on.
	Good Luck!
	Bob

    
      Made it to the end of 1-1 last night,but couldnt find the exit
    before getting killed.I had extra energy cells but in the heat of
    battle,didnt get to the subscreen in time.I had the chalice but
    
    do I need the key too?Is the exit along the wall?Dont want to spend
    the whole weekend trying to get out!I know what you mean about
    bombing yourself.Thats how I lost it at the end,got pushed into
    a bomb.Lots of enemies at the wall!I try to go underground too,
    theres lots of good stuff there.Later,
    
                                           Mike

	Hi Mike,

	  Yes you need the Key to get out of any period.  Some periods do not
have chalices but all have keys.  Once you get the key you will see the EXIT
typed on the screen.  All exits are at the top.  Most of the keys are near the
end where the screen stops scrolling.  The technique I use at the end of
most periods is;

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	Use the clock to stop the enemies from coming.  Take care that you
don't bump into the enemies because they still cause damage.  You can blast
them with your gun or with bombs.  clear all trees etc. on the screen
with your bombs.  You will find the key hidden under a tree.

	Have Fun!
	Bob
                                                            

    
     Thanks Bob,
       can't wait to get home and try it out.It's supposed to be a lousy
    weekend,good chance to put some serious hour's in.Later,
    
                                                              Mike
    

    
     Made it to period 2-2 Saterday but didnt have any lanterns!I ended
    up resetting the game si I could try and find a lamp.No luck yet,but
    I did find the Temple room.I got a megaton bomb but couldnt find
    a lantern.How do you purchase items in the shop?I know I had enough
    medals to buy something,but couldnt couldnt get it to work.How can
    you tell how many medals youve got?The only place I've seen them
    is in the shop,the symbol for them with a multiplication sign and
    a number.If that is the # of medals acumulated,then I'm confusing
    them with something else when I grab them.Hints appreciated.
    Thanks in advance,
    
                        Mike

	Hi Mike,

	  One of the Idol Rooms contains a lamp.  You need to destroy the Idols
in the correct order to get the lamp.  I believe that the lamp is in period
2-1.  If you want the correct sequence let me know.  In the Item Rooms I
usually purchase the lamp.

	To buy something in the Item Room move over it and press the A button.
the cost for the item will be deducted from the medal count total you have
accumulated.

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	  One note of caution when going through 2-2,  Don't go down the first
set of stairs if you have used the lamp.  Use candles until you go down and come
back up.  Then use the lamp for the rest of the world.

	Bob