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On the latter half of the game (in Disc 2 and Disc 3), it's possible to rent chocobo stables, breed chocobos, and use your own chocobos in Golden Saucer Chocobo Square racing. | On the latter half of the game (in Disc 2 and Disc 3), it's possible to rent chocobo stables, breed chocobos, and use your own chocobos in Golden Saucer Chocobo Square racing. | ||
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=== Wild Chocobo Locations === | === Wild Chocobo Locations === | ||
{| | {| {{prettytable}} | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000055; color: white;" | ||
| Monsters with Chocobo | | Monsters with Chocobo | ||
| Choco Billy's Comment | | Choco Billy's Comment | ||
| Quality | | Quality | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000099; color: white;" | ||
|colspan=3| '''1. Chocobo Ranch Area''' | |colspan=3| '''1. Chocobo Ranch Area''' | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Mandragora | | 2 Mandragora | ||
| | | "This one doesn't seem very good" | ||
| Poor | | Poor | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 1 Mandragora + 1 Levikron | | 1 Mandragora + 1 Levikron | ||
| “This one doesn’t seem very good” | | “This one doesn’t seem very good” | ||
| Poor | | Poor | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Levikron | | 2 Levikron | ||
| “I really can't recommend this one” | | “I really can't recommend this one” | ||
| Weak | | Weak | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Elfadunk | | 2 Elfadunk | ||
| “I really can't recommend this one” | | “I really can't recommend this one” | ||
| Weak | | Weak | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000099; color: white;" | ||
|colspan=3| '''2. Junon Area''' | |colspan=3| '''2. Junon Area''' | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Capparwire | | 2 Capparwire | ||
| | | "This one doesn't seem very good" | ||
| Poor | | Poor | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Nerosuferoth | | 2 Nerosuferoth | ||
| | | "This one doesn't seem very good" | ||
| Poor | | Poor | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 3 Capparwire | | 3 Capparwire | ||
| | | "Mmmm, this one's not bad" | ||
| Fair | | Fair | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Capparwire (side-view) | | 2 Capparwire (side-view) | ||
| | | "Mmmm, this one's not bad" | ||
| Fair | | Fair | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000099; color: white;" | ||
|colspan=3| '''3. Gold Saucer Area''' | |colspan=3| '''3. Gold Saucer Area''' | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 1 Harpy | | 1 Harpy | ||
| | | "This is a pretty average Chocobo" | ||
| Average | | Average | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Flapbeat | | 2 Flapbeat | ||
| | | "This is a pretty average Chocobo" | ||
| Average | | Average | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Spencer | | 2 Spencer | ||
| | | "Mmmm, this seems like a good Chocobo" | ||
| Good | | Good | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000099; color: white;" | ||
|colspan=3| '''4. Rocket Town Area''' | |colspan=3| '''4. Rocket Town Area''' | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 1 Velcher Task + 1 Kyuvildun | | 1 Velcher Task + 1 Kyuvildun | ||
| | | "This Chocobo's so-so” | ||
| Mediocre | | Mediocre | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 1 Velcher Task | | 1 Velcher Task | ||
| | | "This Chocobo's so-so” | ||
| Mediocre | | Mediocre | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Velcher Task | | 2 Velcher Task | ||
| | | "This Chocobo's so-so” | ||
| Mediocre | | Mediocre | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Valron | | 2 Valron | ||
| | | "This Chocobo's so-so" | ||
| Mediocre | | Mediocre | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Kyuvildun | | 2 Kyuvildun | ||
| | | "This is a great Chocobo" | ||
| Great | | Great | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000099; color: white;" | ||
|colspan=3| '''5. Wutai Area''' | |colspan=3| '''5. Wutai Area''' | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 3 Tail Vault | | 3 Tail Vault | ||
| | | "This is a pretty average Chocobo" | ||
| Average | | Average | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Tail Vault | | 2 Tail Vault | ||
| | | "This is a pretty average Chocobo" | ||
| Average | | Average | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Tail Vault (side-view) | | 2 Tail Vault (side-view) | ||
| | | "Mmmm, this one's not bad" | ||
| Fair | | Fair | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 3 Razor Weed | | 3 Razor Weed | ||
| | | "Mmmm, this one's not bad" | ||
| Fair | | Fair | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000099; color: white;" | ||
|colspan=3| '''6. Mideel Area''' | |colspan=3| '''6. Mideel Area''' | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 3 Headhunter | | 3 Headhunter | ||
| | | "Mmmm, this one's not bad" | ||
| Fair | | Fair | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Headhunter | | 2 Headhunter | ||
| | | "Mmmm, this one's not bad" | ||
| Fair | | Fair | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 1 Spiral | | 1 Spiral | ||
| | | "This is a great Chocobo" | ||
| Great | | Great | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Spiral | | 2 Spiral | ||
| | | "This is a great Chocobo" | ||
| Great | | Great | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #000099; color: white;" | ||
|colspan=3| '''7. Icicle Area''' | |colspan=3| '''7. Icicle Area''' | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 2 Bandersnatch | | 2 Bandersnatch | ||
| | | "I really can't recommend this one" | ||
| Weak | | Weak | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 1 Bandersnatch + 1 Jumping | | 1 Bandersnatch + 1 Jumping | ||
| | | "I really can't recommend this one" | ||
| Weak | | Weak | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #eeeeee;" | ||
| 1 Jumping | | 1 Jumping | ||
| | | "This... is a wonderful Chocobo!" | ||
| Wonderful | | Wonderful | ||
|- style= | |- style="background: #cccccc;" | ||
| 2 Jumping | | 2 Jumping | ||
| | | "This... is a wonderful Chocobo!" | ||
| Wonderful | | Wonderful | ||
|} | |} | ||
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Even with weak Chocobos you should be able to get through C and B class without having to use manual control. However, you may start to have some difficulty when you get into A and S class or when you go up against Joe and TEIOH. | Even with weak Chocobos you should be able to get through C and B class without having to use manual control. However, you may start to have some difficulty when you get into A and S class or when you go up against Joe and TEIOH. | ||
First off, always hold down | First off, always hold down {{psx|R1}}+{{psx|R2}}+{{psx|L1}}+{{psx|L2}} throughout the race, this will regenerate your stamina. (for the PC version, hold down {{kbd|Page Down}}+Target) If you're having trouble winning a race, try racing the ''Long'' course (since most Chocobos will let you down on speed rather than stamina). Start of the race by sprinting (hold circle) until you get to around 1/5 stamina left. At this point you should have a comfortable lead, press Square until your Chocobo is going full speed and just run until you get near the end. You'll want to spend whatever stamina you have regenerated at the home stretch, which you means you'll have to judge how far what stamina you have will let you sprint. With this technique I have managed to not only beat any S class race but also beat TEIOH with a Chocobo with just 90 speed and 700 stamina. | ||
On an unrelated note, if you have either Tifa or Cid in your party, they may ask to ride. Whatever you choose, it won't affect your game. | On an unrelated note, if you have either Tifa or Cid in your party, they may ask to ride. Whatever you choose, it won't affect your game. | ||
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[[Image:FF7 Golden Chocobo Breeding.png|right]] | [[Image:FF7 Golden Chocobo Breeding.png|right]] | ||
There are two ways to get a Golden Chocobo. The first method is to breed one on the Chocobo farm. The disadvantage of this method is that you need to spend a couple of hours at the race track and possibly sell some stuff to fund this. The other method is to defeat the [[Final_Fantasy_VII/Weapons#Ruby_Weapon|Ruby Weapon]] to obtain the Earth Harp. Once you are in | There are two ways to get a Golden Chocobo. The first method is to breed one on the Chocobo farm. The disadvantage of this method is that you need to spend a couple of hours at the race track and possibly sell some stuff to fund this. The other method is to defeat the [[Final_Fantasy_VII/Weapons#Ruby_Weapon|Ruby Weapon]] to obtain the Earth Harp. Once you are in possession of this simply take it to the Kalm Trader who will exchange it for a gold Chocobo. | ||
Getting a Golden Chocobo through breeding is actually quite easy - don't let the peoples' talk of this being hard disappoint you, if at all this can get a little bit ''boring''. It just involves tons of resetting and luck manipulation if you want to do this the fast and logical way. | Getting a Golden Chocobo through breeding is actually quite easy - don't let the peoples' talk of this being hard disappoint you, if at all this can get a little bit ''boring''. It just involves tons of resetting and luck manipulation if you want to do this the fast and logical way. | ||
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* A ''Zeio Nut''. You can steal these from goblins of Goblin Island (or kill them, all the same...) | * A ''Zeio Nut''. You can steal these from goblins of Goblin Island (or kill them, all the same...) | ||
* Tons and tons of ''Sylkis Greens''. Easily the most troublesome part of this mission: You can buy these from Chocobo Sage (north of Bone Village). | * Tons and tons of ''Sylkis Greens''. Easily the most troublesome part of this mission: You can buy these from Chocobo Sage (north of Bone Village). | ||
* | * {{psx|L1}}/{{psx|R1}}+{{psx|Start}}+{{psx|Select}}. Or {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|F4}}, if you're in Windows. You'll need to reset often because often times in breeding, you get a completely different beast than you were looking for. Don't worry, the right one will show up one day! | ||
=== General principles of breeding === | === General principles of breeding === | ||
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Firstly, there are number of theories on what chocobos should be boosted to A-S rank. It's definitely easy to get a gold chocobo with all chocobos at A or S, but some say that only the black female and wonderful yellow male need to be A or S. | Firstly, there are number of theories on what chocobos should be boosted to A-S rank. It's definitely easy to get a gold chocobo with all chocobos at A or S, but some say that only the black female and wonderful yellow male need to be A or S. | ||
Then, the amount. Some say 40 Sylkis Greens is all you ever need (to boost up the black female and the wonderful male). A proven theory is to feed all chocobos greens in bunches of 20 greens every time they lose a long round of racing. (Excluded from this definition of | Then, the amount. Some say 40 Sylkis Greens is all you ever need (to boost up the black female and the wonderful male). A proven theory is to feed all chocobos greens in bunches of 20 greens every time they lose a long round of racing. (Excluded from this definition of "losing" is losing to Joe and TEIO — beating that pair is nearly impossible without a golden one anyway...) Some say that the best way is to simply feed each of them 99 Sylkis, but that may be serious overkill, because the stats will max after about 40-60 Sylkis fed. | ||
Sylkis Greens are sold by the Chocobo Sage on the northern continent. They cost an arm and leg to get. Many people seem to buy one, then resort to the W-Item cheat to get tons of Sylkis. I abused a lot of Mideel critters and ultimately sold a mastered All materia. | Sylkis Greens are sold by the Chocobo Sage on the northern continent. They cost an arm and leg to get. Many people seem to buy one, then resort to the W-Item cheat to get tons of Sylkis. I abused a lot of Mideel critters and ultimately sold a mastered All materia. | ||
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You can Sylkis it too, even if it won't grow much as a result. It should be pretty easy to get to S class with it or even win in S class. But if you can't stand listening to the race music any more times, try going treasure hunting. A lot of cool materia caves await you. | You can Sylkis it too, even if it won't grow much as a result. It should be pretty easy to get to S class with it or even win in S class. But if you can't stand listening to the race music any more times, try going treasure hunting. A lot of cool materia caves await you. | ||
