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dark energy more than 15 panels long intersects itself it activates a miracle, a massive attack affecting the entire line and anything within the loop made by the energy. This purifies any dark portals within the loop. When converted, monsters join the party after they're defeated. Each purification increases the chance of a monster converting.
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battles. Had we thought the crosses were meaningful we would have fought. But they weren't. And we'd much rather have the game widely available then face disappointed gamers who cannot find the title. It was the right decision, though as we grow as company we may make different calls in the future".
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members' ability to use the power of
Poitreene. In battle, purification closes dark portals and converts monsters. When a dark portal is purified, the character's purification power is subtracted from the portal's hit points. If the purification power is greater, the portal is closed. If a stream of
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of varying size and shape. Each battle begins with a set number and arrangement of enemies, a base panel and Dark
Portals scattered randomly around the map. Combat takes place on a separate screen and involves the attacker, their target and adjacent friendly units. Attackers and targets have one
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before the game's release; according to Bill
Schwarz of the company: "There are well organized forces that work hard to punish software makers and sellers for what they consider religious transgressions. As a very small and brand new publisher without deep pockets we need to pick and choose our
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was released in North
America with nearly every cross removed, included those on Prier and Alouette's clothing; the shape of Croix's gun and the spell animations (except holy panels) were altered. The Dark World was originally hell. Croix's cigarette was removed from his character portraits and
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The Dark Prince, favored servant of the fallen angel
Calamity, will reportedly rise to scourge the land. When the prince rises a warrior, the Maiden of Light, will challenge him and restore the balance of light and darkness. Prier hopes to be the Maiden of Light.
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series and the ability to retain characters/equipment restarting the game to enjoy the different chapter endings without losing progress. It also featured a new storyline exploring what it means to become an
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1337:"La Pucelle: Tactics Review"
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