Nemesis'... S E G A G T ___ ___ ___ _ _ ___ _____ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ |- _| | _ | | _/ | ' / | _ |_ |_ _| | | | | _ | | V | | _ | |_| |___| |___\ |_|_\ |_____| |_| |_=_| |___| |_^_| |___| _____ ____ ________________________ / _ \ | | | \_ _____|_ _____/ / /_\ \ ______| | | || __) | __)_ / \/_____/| |___| || \ | \ \____^__ / |_______ \___|\___ / /_______ / \/ \/ \/ \/ T R A N S L A T I O N G U I D E Sega GT: Pocket Homo A-Life Translation Guide Platform: Dreamcast VMU Version: 0.9 Last Updated: 03/19/00 Brett "Nemesis" Franklin E-mail: pimpmasterbrett@hotmail.com ================================= T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S ================================= 1. INTRODUCTION 2. LEGAL STUFF 3. UPDATES/REVISION HISTORY 4. Uploading / Downloading 5. Translation Guide 6. Strategy 7. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) 8. Credits 9. Contact Info ================================================================= 1. INTRODUCTION ================================================================= Hello. Welcome to my Sega GT Pocket Homo Translation Guide for the Dreamcast. Pocket Homo is an A-Life type of Mini-Game that can be downloaded from the main game (Sega GT), to your VMU (Visual Memory Unit). You control an A-Life race car driver, and your main goal is to make as much money as possible. You can then use the money that you've made in the VMU mini-game, and upload in back onto the main game, and use it in the main game on your Dreamcast. This feature is the first of it's kind, and is original in it's own right. I'm sure that future racing games will copy this feature in their own games (GT 2000 anyone?). This translation guide will "guide" you through the Japanese menus, and will help you through the actual VMU game: Pocket Homo! ================================================================== 2. LEGAL STUFF ================================================================== E-Mail Address: pimpmasterbrett@hotmail.com Copyright: © Copyright 1999-2000 Brett "Nemesis" Franklin. If you would like to contribute to this FAQ (you will be credited,) please e-mail me, as well as any questions, comments, or corrections, to the address above. ==================================================================== 3. UPDATES/REVISION HISTORY ==================================================================== Version 0.9 (03/19/00) ----------------------- * First version ==================================================================== 4. Uploading / Downloading ==================================================================== Downloading: -=-=-=-=-=-=- Downloading data is where you download VMU info from the main game onto your VMU, if you have 128 blocks of free space. When you download, you get to choose a car manufacturer (Subaru, Honda, Toyota, etc.) and you'll get to become a race car driver for that company in your A-Life. When you download, just think of it as "downloading" game info "down" into your small VMU. Uploading: -=-=-=-=-=- Uploading data is where you can upload your game VMU Pocket Homo data from your VMU to the main game, and then you can use any money that you have earned there in the main game. When you upload, just think that you are putting data that you've downloaded from the game back into the game. ==================================================================== 5. Translation Guide ==================================================================== In Pocket Homo, you'll take the role of a race car driver in an A-Life type of game, sorta like an RPG. You can download a game for each sponser, although the game is exactly the same for each sponser, so it really doesn't matter who you choose. The VMU Mini-Game takes up around 128 blocks of space on your VMU, and can be worth your time to play it. It's worth it because you are able to upload your VMU A-Life data to the main game, and use any money that you've won in the Mini-Game in the main game. It's taken me a while,(and quite a few sets of batteries!), but I think I've finally found out what everything means in the game, so here's MY translation of what's going on: MAIN SCREEN: -=-=-=-=-=-=- Driver A-Life ------\ | Race ---------------|------\ | | Money ----------\ | | | | | Sound Options ------|------|--------\ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | MONEY SCREEN: <-/ | | | -=-=-=-=-=-=- | | | Money Total | | | | | | Car 1 | | | | | | Car 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | V | | DRIVER A-LIFE SCREEN: | | -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- | | Status --------------------|--------|-------------\ | | | Excersice -----------------|----\ | | | | | | Work ----------------------|----|---|---\ | | | | | | Rest | | | | | | | | | | Race ----------------------|----|---|---|---\ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | RACE SCREEN: <-----------/ | | | | | -=-=-=-=-=-=- | | | | | Race 1 | | | | | | | | | | Race 2 | | | | | | | | | | Race 3 | | | | | | | | | | Race 4 | | | | | | | | | | Race 5 | | | | | | | | | | Race 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | EXCERCISE SCREEN: <-----------/ | | | | -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- | | | | Push-Ups | | | | | | | | Running | | | | | | | | Power-Walk | | | | | | | | Read | | | | | | | | Dream | | | | | | | | Swimming | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | SOUND OPTIONS SCREEN: <-----------/ | | | -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- | | | On | | | | | | Off | | | | | | | | | | | | WORK SCREEN: <-------------------------/ | | -=-=-=-=-=-=- | | Paper Boy | | | | Car Dealer | | | | Car Mechanic | | | | | | | | RACE SCREEN: <----------------------------/ | -=-=-=-=-=-=- | A: Yes | | B: No | | | | STATUS SCREEN: <-------------------------------/ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- HP (Hit Points) ??? ??? ??? ??? Money Total ==================================================================== 6. Strategy ==================================================================== Race Terminology: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Heart: Represents the amount of lives you have in your race. You may also pick up extra hearts as you race. Flag: Shows what position you are in during the race. Clock: Shows the amount of time left in the race. You may also pick up extra clocks as you race to increase the amount of time you have to finish the race. Start: A+B Driver A-Life: Mini-Guide: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The Driver A-Life in Pocket Homo is very much like the A-Life in Sonic Adventure. Your goal here is to collect as much money as possible in order to excercise, which will increase your overall HP. Racing also earns you money, but is hard to do. Try not to over-work your Driver A-Life, or else he'll be sent to the hospital, so let him rest every 2-3 workouts to be safe. Another great aspect of this Mini-Game is that any money that you've earned in Pocket Homo can be uploaded back into the main game, and can be used there. It's pretty cool, and is original since this is new to the racing genre. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Excercise Screen: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Push-Ups --------- Cost: 200 dollars Running -------- Cost: 250 dollars Power Walk ----------- Cost: 250 dollars Read ----- Cost: 250 dollars Dream ------ Cost: 600 dollars Swimming --------- Cost: 750 dollars -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Working Screen: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Paper Boy ---------- Money Earned: 550 dollars Car Dealer ----------- Money Earned: 900 dollars Car Mechanic ------------- Money Earned: 1000 dollars ==================================================================== 7. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ==================================================================== 1) Q: How can I download the Mini-Games? A: Go to the memory card option, then go to the Download option, then you will be able to choose a manufacturer, then you'll be able to download it to your VMU, provided you have enough space... 2) Q: How much VMU space does Pocket Homo use up? A: It takes up 128 blocks of space. 3) Q: How come my money drops? A: Because that means you are spending money, not winning it. This is probably because you are training (excercising), and that costs money. 4) Q: How can I make my HP rise? A: You can make it rise by working and excercising, but if you over-work or over-excercise, your HP will drop. 5) Q: Why does my HP drop? A: Because you are over-working or over-training your A-Life. Soon he'll be sent to the hospital, and you'll lose days. ==================================================================== 8. CREDITS ==================================================================== CJayC- For accepting all of my FAQS, and for creating the best web site on the net! Me- For typing up this FAQ! :p ==================================================================== 9. 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