The Nintendo DS console has 4 directional keys, Button A, B, X, Y, R and L. It also Has Enter and Select Buttons.
Thus in all there are 8 special selection keys and 4 directional arrow keys. In Pokemon conquest each of the keys have the following functions
World Map
| Key
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Function
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| Start
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The start button opens up the menu where you can view and change various settings like warriors you have met, Pokemon's befriended, settings, save etc.
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| Button Y
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It opens up a list of warriors that you have encountered.
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| Button X
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It is used to go to the next month.
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| Directional Keys
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Used to move the cursor around.
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| Button A
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When it is pressed while the cursor is placed over a kingdom it displays the Kingdom menu.
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Within A Kingdom
| Key
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Function
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| Start
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Opens up the menu.
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| Button Y
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Allows you to view special Pokemon that were brought to the region as a result of some activities.
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| Button X
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It is used to go to the next month.
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| Directional Keys
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Used to move the cursor around.
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| Button A
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Enters the area that is chosen.
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| Button B
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It is used to return to the world map.
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| L/R Buttons
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Allows you to switch between allied kingdoms.
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During Battle
| Key
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Function
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| Start
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Opens up the menu.
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| Select
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Allows you to switch between allied and enemy Pokemon's information.
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| Button Y+Up/Down
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Zoom out/Zoom in.
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| Button Y+Left/Right
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Rotates the camera at 90 degrees.
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| Button X
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When no Pokemon is selected it is used to end the turn and when some Pokemon is selected it is used to use the Warrior skill.(only if available)
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| Directional Keys
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Used to move the cursor around.
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| Button A
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Used to select a Pokemon, Attack, Item etc.
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| Button B
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Go back.
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| L/R Buttons
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When a Pokemon is selected it is used to switch between Warrior/Warriors Pokemon's Information
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