.hack//G.U. Vol. 1//Rebirth/The World

Getting Around "The World"

 * psx: Neutral Dpad - Switch Target / Select Menu / Item
 * psx: Neutral Lstick - Move / Select Menu / Item
 * psx: Neutral Rstick - Maneuver Camera
 * psx: X - Attack, Confirm Selection
 * psx: C - Guard, Cancel Selection
 * psx: T - Open Menu
 * psx: S - Awakening
 * psx: R1 - Skill Trigger
 * psx: R2 - Switch Between First and Third Person
 * psx: L2 - Reset Camera
 * psx: Start - Game Options Menu
 * psx: Select - Switch map modes

Basic Knowledge

 * To enter an area, you must combine three Keywords to create an Area Word. Alternatively, you can use a defined Area Word give to you or found on the forums. You can find those under Bookmark.
 * Press psx: Select to open up the map screen.
 * To Gate Out of an area, you must return to a Platform. Using the item Return Feather will instantly warp you back to the first room in a Dungeon area or right beside the Platform in a Field area.
 * Each enemy has a different way to be approached, so learn what you are dealing with. If the enemy you are currently targeting has a ? over it's head it means that it is aware of your presence and the psx: X command will become "Begin Battle" instead of "Surprise Attack".

Advanced Knowledge

 * The first keyword always determines the area type: Field or Dungeon.
 * Second keyword determines the type of mission the area will have.
 * Trade with the other players running around Mac Anu and Lumina Cloth as well as in the dungeon. They will usually have worthwhile items and equipment to get from them.

Battle

 * Pressing psx: X continuously will attack as fast as possible with whichever weapon you are wielding.
 * If the weapons description says "Press and Hold" that means that during your Combo there will be an instance where you will have to hold the button to charge up an attack.
 * If it says "Rapid Attacks" pressing psx: X as rapidly as possible will deal the most damage.
 * Press psx: R1 during battle to open the Skill Trigger menu.
 * Rengeki is incredibly useful as when the enemies are in this state, hitting them with an Art will cause extra damage. Rengeki is typically initiated when you reach a certain Combo Hit value.
 * Favorite Action boosts your Morale Gauge which allows you to use Awakening attacks.