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Chrono Trigger is a real time turn based RPG; this means that during a battle the longer you take the more turns the enemy will recieve.  Thus, it is imperative that all actions are thought out before they must be made, and that you know your characters and equipment well.   
Chrono Trigger is a real time turn based RPG; this means that during a battle the longer you take the more turns the enemy will receive.  Thus, it is imperative that all actions are thought out before they must be made, and that you know your characters and equipment well.   


Like any RPG, grinding (fighting enemies for long periods of time to achieve higher levels) and the overuseage of items are the two simplest tips for beating this game.  Be patient and don't be afraid to heal (gold is not hard to come by).
Like any RPG, grinding (fighting enemies for long periods of time to achieve higher levels) and the overuse of items are the two simplest tips for beating this game.  Be patient and don't be afraid to heal (gold is not hard to come by).


Chrono Trigger is more open than most RPG's, allowing for non-linear progression through the use of multiple endings and open adventuring (flight, and time travel).  This means that you can change elements of the game by doing things out of order (although most of the time level restrictions still apply; i.e. difficulty).
Chrono Trigger is more open than most RPG's, allowing for non-linear progression through the use of multiple endings and open adventuring (flight, and time travel).  This means that you can change elements of the game by doing things out of order (although most of the time level restrictions still apply; i.e. difficulty).
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Items come in use mainly for recovery, HP & MP and if an ally has fallen.   
Items come in use mainly for recovery, HP & MP and if an ally has fallen.   


Tabs, a rare type of item, are used to permanantly boost a character's statistic (specified by the tab).   
Tabs, a rare type of item, are used to permanently boost a character's statistic (specified by the tab).   


Equipment is used to modify primarily attack and defense, although stats and other effects also come into play on better equipment farther in the game.   
Equipment is used to modify primarily attack and defense, although stats and other effects also come into play on better equipment farther in the game.