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Nintendo DS	Effect
	Zoom
	Display Menu
+	Run Away
	Movement Move Cursor
	Begin the game (from title screen)
	Talk/Examine Confirm Selection Advance Message Window Board certain modes of transportation
	Cancel Disembark certain modes of transportation Increases character's movement speed
	Display Menu
	Converse with current guest character
	General Controls (movement, menus, etc.)

Many of the currently available actions will appear as icons in the corners of the screen that can be touched with , or you can simply use the corresponding button from the above list.