Vantage Master Online README
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Thank you for downloading Vantage Master Online.

Vantage Master is a simulation game which describes the battle between spirit summoners called "masters".  You become as one of the 18 masters and fight against the enemy by summoning the spirits, called "Natial".
To win the battle you have to reduce the hit point (HP) of the opposed master to 0. We suggest you to play Scenario Mode first to learn the basic rules of Vantage Master. 
Make yourself comfortable and enjoy Vantage Master Online!

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Licence
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Vantage Master Online is provided for free for use by individuals.  This game is not limited in features or time.  We grant permission for this game to be freely redistributed on public websites.  However we do NOT grant permission for this game to be sold by any third party. The copyright of the game is reserved to Falcom Corp. 
We make no warranty regarding the stability of this product.  The entire risk as to installing and running the game is with users.  We do not accept any responsibility for any damage done to your computer through running this software.

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System Requirements
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OS:Windows 95/98/Me/XP
CPU:Pentium, 486DX2/66MHz or more (Pentium/100MHz Recommended)
RAM:16MB or more
HD:27MB and more
Display:640*480 256color
Sound:MIDI

*The characters in the game might be garbaged depending on the kind of computer you use.

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Playing the Game
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To start the game, click vmv2.exe in VMO_WIN folder.

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Vantage Master Online Manual
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Download files does NOT include the manual.
Please see the following for more instruction about Vantage Master Online!

http://www.falcom.com/vantage/manual/index.html
http://www.falcom.co.jp/vantage/manual/index.html

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Vantage Master Online Website
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We provide both English and Japanese website of Vantage Master Online.

English
http://www.falcom.co.jp/vantage/index_e.html
http://www.fa.com.com/vantage/index_e.html
Japanese
http://www.falcom.co.jp/vantage/index.html
http://www.falcom.com/vantage/index.html


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Meet VM JAPAN, the bran new game from Vantage Master Series!
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VM JAPAN is the latest version of Vantage Master series.
Playing VM JAPAN does not need any complicated rules which can be seen in any other simulation game.  It is like playing chess. The rule is simple, but the game itself is not that simple.
The world of the game is called WAKOKU, the imaginary island country very similar to Japan.  Player becomes summoner and fight against enemies by summoning spirits called GENMA.
VM JAPAN is created by subliming and refining the system of previous Vantage Master series.  Please try VM JAPAN also with Vantage Master Online.

*Choosable difficulty level for beginners
In Scenario Mode, you can choose the difficulty level from four levels, beginner, easy normal, and hard. With Beginner's mode, even those players who have never played the simulation game are able to understand the rules and tips of VM JAPAN.
In Scenario Mode, your choice of GENMA is limited at first, but but as you play the game you will be able to summon more and more powerful GENMAs.  As playing as two or three different summoners, your skill as Vantage Master player will grow enough to play Free Mode and Network Battle Mode. 

*The story of Scenario Mode
The place alike to Japan, called WAKOKU.
The government has corrupted, the indignant complaints are heard in the age of chaos.
The story continues at this world, with contention involving hidden treasure.
All summoners are unique characters; pythoness, fallen priest, princess, maverick Ninja, swordsman. The player choose 1 out of 8 summoners and enjoy different story. 

*Free Mode / Network Battle Mode
Free Mode and Network Battle Mode are for users who purely wants to "battle".  You can choose any battlestage and any summoners.  The summoners can use all the GENMAs from the beginning.  The ability of summoners are adjustable to play handicap battle.
In Free Mode, you fight against the computer.  You can enjoy VM JAPAN without any accidencials.
In Network Battle Mode, you can fight with other users using internet or other networks.

*Free Screensavers are now available!
You can download the newest screensavers of VM JAPAN on our VM JAPAN Website.
http://www.falcom.com/vmj/index.html
http://www.falcom.co.jp/vmj/index.html
(both site are only in Japanese)


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LORD MONARCH is a game where you try and expand your territory.  Winning strategies include analyzing the layout of game maps, the flow of game, waiting for the right time to attack, and withstanding reprisals ...LORD MONARCH has all the indispensable elements for a dynamic game.

We provide the English version of Lord Monarch for users in overseas!
It is not the limited edition and you can download it with no charge or registration. Just visit our Lord Monarch Online Website and download it now!

English
http://www.falcom.co.jp/vantage/index_e.html
http://www.fa.com.com/vantage/index_e.html
Japanese
http://www.falcom.co.jp/vantage/index.html
http://www.falcom.com/vantage/index.html


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