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CONTENTS:

 1. Introduction
 2. Game Controls
    2a. Basic Commands
    3a. Special Commands
 3. The Game's Story
 4. Character Biography
     -Crane
     -Drunk Master
     -Ghost Kick
     -Lotus Master
     -Master Huang
     -Monk
     -Monkey Boy
     -Reika
     -SaoJin
     -Scorpion
     -Snake
     -Tiger
 5. Character Move-list
     >Crane
     >Drunk Master
     >Ghost Kick
     >Lotus Master
     >Master Huang
     >Monk
     >Monkey Boy
     >Reika
     >SaoJin
     >Scorpion
     >Snake
     >Tiger
 6. Tips & Tricks
 7. Thanks
 8. End Note/Contact Info

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1. Introduction
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     I decided to write a FAQ on a great game such as this, simply
because I enjoy playing it. It's a unique 2D fighting game and
actually has some interesting charaters, my favorite being Lotus
Master. If you find this game in the Arcade, I highly recomend playing
it! Not only does it have great gameplay, but has very smooth graphics
as well. The Drunk Master's stance for example has some impressive
movement even among 3d fighting games. I own VF4 for PS2, and when I
compare the two as far as stances go, Drunk Master makes Shun's stance
look choppy.


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 2. Game Controls
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Joystick directions:

 UBk  U  UF
    \ | /
     \|/
 Bk---0---F 	
     /|\
    / | \
 DnBk Dn  DnF


Joystick movements:

    QCF= Quarter Circle Forwards. (Starting from "Dn" move the
joystick 90 degrees towards your opponent)

    QCB= Quarter Circle Backwards. (Starting from "Dn" move the
joystick 90 degrees away from your opponent)

    HCF= Half Circle Forwards. (Starting from "Bk" move the joystick
180 degrees towards your opponent making a U shape)

    HCB= Half Circle Backwards. (Starting from "F" move the joystick
         180 degrees away from your opponent making a U shape)

General Joystick Commands:

Dash Forward: F,F (Hold F on last F input)
Dash Backward: Bk,Bk (Hold B on last B input)
Shadow/Super Jump: Dn,UP (Press quickly

Buttons:

   A B<This is the button set-up on the Joy-Ro(21?) Arcade box I
played
   C D

A= Light Punch B= Light Kick

C= Hard Punch D= Hard Kick

P= Either Punch button
K= Either Kick button

Basic Commands:

Throw Technique:(in-close) A+D or B+D
             Throw escape: A+D or B+D

Suprise Attack: (While in air) Dn A+B
Break through enemy's squat movement.

Backward and Attack: Bk A+B

Lay Down to avoid attack: Bk A+B or F A+B

Stand Up and Avoid Attack: (While laying down) F or Bk

Attack Enemy that lays down: Dn A,D or U A,D

Incite/Taunt: C+D

3a. Special Commands

Body Splits Technique: (Uses 1 to 2 Energy bars) QCF+BC or QCB+BC

Teleport: (Uses 1 energy bar) Near opponent HCF+AB

Recovery Mode: (Uses 1 Energy bar) While Blocking C+D

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3. The Game's Story
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Overview

At the end of Chin's Dinasty, the government was weakened by
corruption; they were attacked by foreign forces. The people were
living in misery and quite unsatisfied with the situation. They didn't
believe in the government anymore, and turned their faith back to
religion. The White Lotus Sect saw the opportunity and took over. They
claimed to help the government to defeat foreigners and bring peace to
the world. The Ideology was quickly accepted. Everything related with
the Western world was killed or destroyed. Anyone against this
principal was considered an enemy and accused of being bound with the
devil. Dragon of "Martial Master" and Master Huang of "Po Chi Lin"
could not accept these outrageous behaviors, so they joined together
and prevented much bloodshed. One day the leader of White Lotus Sect
sent an invitation to Dragon and Master Huang, but Dragon's Disciples
saw this as an entrapment and recommended they wait for Master Huang,
who was out of town collecting medicine. The Master did not want to
lose this opportunity to make peace and went alone. Unfortunately, he
was captured and put in prison. Both parties started confrontation and
have struggled since then.

Now Dangers are hidden all over the place. Who is capable of resolving
this situation? Let's find out!


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4. Character Biography
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-Crane
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Special Skills: Crane Fist
Age : 19
Sex: Female
Personality : Introverted, doesn't like conversation
Hobby : Reading Books, Astrology, Zodiac
Relative : Father (Missing)

     Her father was "Martial Master" brother. She was grown up with
"Martial Master" Dragon and used to play together. She doesn't have
many friends, because of her personality. Besides Dragon, SaoJin is
the  only one she can have a conversation with; she hated most the
Casanova Scorpion. The Rescue Mission and its planning put her in
anxiety.

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-Drunk Master
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Special Skills: Drunk Fist
Age : Unknown
Sex: Male
Personality : Open minded, happy nature
Hobby : Drink as much wine as he can get
Relative : Unknown

   Except for his name and his love for wine. Other Details are
unknown. He traveles around the world seeking fine wines. He saved a
girl's life on his trip. Now he has a new hobby : Challenge his
neighbors. For love to his step grand-daughter, he messed up with the
White Lotus Sect.

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-Ghost Kick
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Special Skills: Own Kick Methods
Age : 30
Sex: Male
Personality : Loyalty
Hobby : Gambling
Relative : None

    He was a wealthy man at first, but because of gambling, he lost
his fortune. He turned into a local bully, and worked as a cart
driver. He fought against everyone on the street, and developed
Special Kicking Skills. He was also known as Crazy Ghost Kick.

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-Lotus Master
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Special Skills : Secret Strategies of White Lotus
Age : Unknown
Sex: Male
Personality : Unstable Temper
Hobby : Kung Fu
Relative : Unknown

    His Past is unknown. He had a excellent relationship with the
former leader of the White Lotus Sect and learned from him Secret
Strategies of the White Lotus Sect. His fighting ability is unknown,
none are able to fight him after twenty rounds. His rewards and
punishment to others were clearly defined and he was the most powerful
man in the sect. All his disciples trusted him completely. But lately
a whole team was executed, because of a failure (Kidnapping a little
girl). This made an unsafe atmosphere in the sect, everyone tried to
save themselves as their primary directive.

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-Master Huang
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Specials Skills: All Kind of Martial Art, Own Creation: Shadowless
Kick
Age : 24
Sex: Male
Personality: Righteous, Honorable
Hobby: None
Relative: Father-Huang, Chi Yin

    His Father and him were known as the "Ten Tigers of Canton",
Family Secret "Shadowless Kick" was well-known (some secret). The
Institution "Po Chi Lin" was created to heal and help people. His
friend Dragon was kidnapped, and he helped Crane in a rescue mission.
He was an Expert in Shaolin Kung Fu, and developed new techniques like
"Ten Words Fist" and Shadowless Kick. In the game he belongs to the
most powerful character. He can combine different skills and
techniques during the fight. Strategic Attacks are the main uses of
this character.


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-Monk
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Special Skills : Arhats Fist
Age : 42
Sex: Male
Personality : Hates evil as one does one's enemy
Hobby : Kung Fu Freak
Relative : Little Brother and Sister

     A Genius since he was a kid. Had Kung Fu training day and night.
After his parents death, he gave up all fortune to his brother, and
went to learn better fighting techniques. When he was at the age of
22, he lost the fight against the "Martial Masters". He was
frustrated, and went to Shaolin to be a monk. After 20 years of
intense training, he returned to fight the "Martial Master"; but
couldn't find him.

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-Monkey Boy
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Special Skills : Monkey Fist
Age : 20
Sex: Male
Personality : Loves to be free, doesn't like any bondage
Hobby : Fruits and Nature
Relative : Parents, Older Brother and a Little Brother

     Quite naughty as a Child. His father sent him to "Martial Master"
since he was little. Hoping to better his character. At the age of 20,
he moved with his brother to the hill outside of the city. He learned
Monkey Fist from "Martial Master" and a lot of monkeys followed him as
his disciples. His attack strategy is: To move, agile, provocative
like the monkey. Confusing his enemy is his main goal.

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-Reika
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Special Skills: Family Ancient Fight Techniques
Age : 14
Sex: Female
Personality : Happy Nature, Strong Curiosity
Hobby : To Collect Everything Cute-Looking
Relative : Both parents dead

     Father Unknown, Mother was killed, when she was little. The White
Lotus Sect failed to kidnapped her, and slaughtered the village, when
she was twelve. She got injured during the fight, and was rescued by
Drunk Master. After healing, she fought against the White Lotus Sect,
and tried to find out the reason for kidnapping her. Combined Drunk
Master and Chi, she developed special skills, like Deadly Kick and
Small Moon Kick. (The Big Moon Kick requires a lot of Energy.)

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-SaoJin
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Special Skills : Last Student of Master Huang
Age : 19
Sex: Female
Personality : Smart, Happy Nature
Hobby : Photography, Everything related to Western
Relative : Older Sister

    She was a relative of Master Huang. But they had no blood
relationship. Master Huang's Mother threatened her as a sister.
Because of this, she was unable to establish a relationship with him.
She was fascinated by the western civilization and went to study in
London, where unfortunately, she met Scorpion King. Now she is living
in "Po Chi Lin".

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-Scorpion
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Special Skill : Scorpio Fist
Age : 21
Sex: Male
Personality : Arrogant, Cold-Blooded, Lustful
Hobby : Lust for Women
Relative : Father & Mother

     Son of the Richest Family in Canton. He found himself to be fond
of women, well-known as Canton's Playboy. Afraid of his fiancé's Snake
Fist, because for him, marriage is like a grave. He had two secret
Lovers. One of them defeated him when he was learning Kung Fu. The
other one was SaoJin, who was in love with someone else. Thanks to his
arrogant personality. He decided to use the Soft Way. He went abroad
to escape from Snake. He went back home to chase SaoJin. This shows
his determination to get a woman. His strength is concentrated to his
feet. Rotation Kick is his favorite strategy. His speed and movement
are faster than anyone elses. Of course there are other tricks, but
not deadly. Use with caution.

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-Snake
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Special Skills : Snake Fist
Age : 22
Sex: Female
Personality : Determinate. To get anything without thinking
consequences
Hobby : Herself
Relative : Parents and two Sisters

      Belongs to another Multi-Millionaire Family in Canton. Excellent
relationship between her family and Scorpion King's. She was engaged
to Scorpion King since childhood. But Scorpion King was fond to women
and didn't take serious of this engagement. He was profound In Crate
Fist and this made her hate this art of skill. After Scorpion King
went abroad, there was peace finally at "Martial Master".

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-Tiger
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Special Skills: Tiger Fist
Age : 27
Personality : Heroic and sometimes frivolous
Hobby : Chinese Food, Chinese Painting
Relative : Step Father

     He was an orphan, brought up by an American Missionaire. Later he
followed him to China. During the England-France Alliance War, he lost
his whereabouts. He was rescued by the master of "Martial Master" and
learned from his Tiger Fist. He traveled through China, hopping to
find the Missionaire. During his trip, he found out that the White
Lotus Sect were killing Missionaires and his master was kidnapped. He
went back to Canton to help in this rescue mission.

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 5. Character Move-list
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>Crane
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Normal Attacks:
                            F+A
                            In Air Dn+C

Special Attack:
                            Crouching B, Crouching A

Advanced attacks:

Sky Travel                  (QCF+P)x3
Crane's Wing                F, QCF+P, Dn+P
Crane's Needle              QCB+P In Air QCB+P or B
Crane's Strike              HCB+P
Crane's Shadow              F,QCF+K

Deadly Attacks:

Holy Needle                 QCBx2+P
Holy Phantom                QCFx2+P

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>Drunk Master
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Normal Attack:
                            F+A

Special Attack:
                            C,C,D,C

Advanced Attacks:

              Near opponent Ax3, Crouching B
Drunk Punch                 QCB+P,P
Asking Road                 QCF+K,QCF+P
Drunk Moon                  F,QCF+K
Mixed Wine                  HCB+K
Sand Storm                  HCF+P
Straight Up                 F,QCF+P
                            F,Dn,Bk,F+P

Deadly Attacks:

Dead Drunk                  QCFx2+P
Swallow Drunk               QCBx2+K

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>Ghost Kick
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Normal Attacks:
                            F+A
                            F+C
                            F+D

Special Attack:
                            Crouching Bx3

Advanced Attacks:

Pearl Fight                 F,QCF+K
Immoral                     QCF+K
Irritator                   QCB+P,F,QCF+P
Spirit's Catch              B,QCB+P
Ghost Transport             QCB+K,F,QCF+P

Deadly Attacks:
The Saints                  QCFx2+K
Holy Dragon                 QCBx2+K

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>Lotus Master
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Normal Attack:
                            F+C (good for comboing into a QCF+C)

Special Attack:
                            Crouching A or B x3

Advanced Attacks:

Lotus Spell (Straight)      QCF+P
Lotus Spell (Upward)        QCF+K
Dancing Hawk                HCF+K
Phantom Wind                B,QCB+P,QCB+P,QCF+P,A
Guillotine       In the Air QCF+P

Deadly Attacks:

Hawk                        QCFx2+P (Light P jumps close, HP jumps
Far)
Lotus Secrets               QCFx2+K
Burning Lotus               QCB+P   (Catches opponent in air)

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>Master Huang
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Normal Attacks:
                            F+C
                            Bk+B

Special Attacks:
                   In Close C+D
                            Crouching B, Crouching A

Advanced Attacks:

Hard Punch                  QCF+P
Consequence Kick            QCB+K,QCF+K,QCB+K,B
Ascending Dragon            F,QCF+K,Dn+K
Straight Kick               QCF+K,Dn+K
Swap Kick                   B,QCB+K,HCF+K
Zen Kick                    HCB+C
Shadowless Kick      In Air HCF+K

Deadly Attacks:

Buddha Strike               QCFx2+P
Wind Strike                 QCFx2+K

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Monk
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Normal Attack:
                            F+C

Special Attacks:
                      Crouching Bx2, Crouching A
                            A x4

Advanced Attackes:

T.Hold                      QCF+P or K
Hill Mover                  F,QCF+P
Explorer                    F,QCF+K
Heart Strike                QCB+P,A,F+P,F,QCF+K
Heart Smash                 F,Dn,Bk,F+P
Trough Lock                 F,Dn,Bk,F+K

Deadly Attacks:

T.Fall                      QCFx2+P
Monk Seal                   QCFx2+K

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Monkey Boy
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Normal Attacks:
                            F+A
                            Bk+B
                            DnF+C
                            F+D

Special Attack:
                     Crouching Bx2, Crouching A

Advanced Attacks:

Fruit Strike                QCF+A,D
Random Kick                 (QCB+K)x3
Peach Thief                 F,QCF+P,QCB+P
Flying Monkey               B,QCB+K  (Can be done in Air)
Flying Kick                 F,QCF+K

Deadly Attacks:

Fruit Party                 QCFx2+P
King of Thieves             QCBx2+P

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>Reika
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Normal Attack:
                            F+C

Special Attacks:
                     Crouching Bx2, Crouching A
                            A x4

Advanced Attacks:

S.Moon Roll                   QCF+P
Chaser                        QCB+Px2
Rotators                      QCF+K
S.Kick                        F,QCF+K
Meteorite                     HCB+K

Deadly Attacks:

G.Moon Roll                   QCFx2+P
Butterfly Strike              QCFx2+K

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>SaoJin
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Normal Attack:
                              F+C

Special Attack:
                              A,A,B,C

Advanced Attacks:

Punch & Fist                  QCF+P
The Lady                      QCF+K
Sudden Strike                 QCB+P
The Dance                     Dn,F,FDn+K
Nonsense                      F,QCF+P

Deadly Attacks:

The Glory                     QCFx2+P
Heart Breaker                 QCB,QCB+P

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>Scorpion
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Normal Attacks:
                              F+B
                              F+D
Special Attacks:
                       Crouching B, Crouch A, Crouch C
                              Crouch A, Crouch B

Advanced Attacks:

Rotating Kick                 F,QCF+P
Scorpion Kick                 HCF+K, F,QCF+K
Scorpion Attack               QCB+K, F+K
Scopion Cut                   F,QCF+K,QCF+K
Sleeping Scorpion             B,QCB+P or K,QCF+K

Deadly Attacks

Scorpion Slaughter            QCFx2+P
Deadly Kick                   QCFx2+K

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>Snake
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Normal Attacks:
                              F+A
                              DnF+C

Special Attacks:
                       Crouching B x3
                              A+B

Advanced Attacks:

Sun Chase                     F,QCF+A,U+P
                              F,QCF+A,Dn+K
                              F,QCF+C
Snake Tongue                  QCF+P x2
Snake Moon                    F,QCF+K
Snake Water                   HCB+P,QCB+P
                              HCF+K

Deadly Attacks:

Snake Dance                   QCFx2+P
Snake Chaos                   QCFx2+K

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>Tiger
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Normal Attacks:
                              F+D
                              Bk+B
                              Bk+D
                          Air Dn+C

Special Attack:
                      Crouching B, Crouch A

Advanced Attacks:

Domination                    HCB+K,(Jump Over Opponent)QCF+P
Tiger Turn                    F,QCF+P, Elbow Strike QCF+P
Down Strike                   Elbow Strike F+P
Sky-High                      Elbow Strike QCF+P
Tiger Crow                    QCB+P
Tiger Attack                  HCF+K,F+C
Explorer                      F,QCF+K x2
Random Strike                 HCF+P

Deadly Attaks:

Breaker                       QCFx2+P
Destroyer                     QCFx2+K

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6. Tips & Tricks
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1. Expert mode: Hold A,B,C, and D while starting a game.

There are others, I just haven't written them down yet. (The people
were looking at me wierd, I guess they don't usually see someone
eagerly studying an Arcade and writing stuff down.)
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7. Thanks
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My thanks go to International Games System Co. LTD for putting out
such a great game, and for roughly providing me with most the
information I need. I hope they make a console version! (PS2 would be
ideal)

I'd also like to thank Gaira at Gamefaqs.Com for telling me to put my
e-mail in the FAQ (whoops!).

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8. End Note/Contact Info
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     I'm always willing to take questions, comments, complaints, and
additional help. As you may have noticed, there are harldy any
additional Combos for anyone. That's one key thing I'd like to add to
my Movelist for all the characters. You'll notice after you are asked
to continue, you are given some tips on combos. Also, there seem to be
additional moves as well. So my FAQ could use some feedback. However,
I realize this isn't a very popular game, and I probably won't get
much help at all with it. Nonetheless, any type of response regarding
this FAQ is greatly appreciated. At least then I'll know SOMEONE used
it, thus, making my work seem ever less pointless.

Email: TetsuoKenFaq@hotmail.com

Guidelines:

Combos           (Be as descriptive as possible with these)
Color Edits      (Include description)
Errors           (Explain location of ERROR as well as what it is.)
Recommendations  (Obviously, tell me WHAT you recommend)
FAQ Post         (To contact me about posting the FAQ at your site)
Misc.            (General stuff)

I also welcome any other type of E-mail. Just try to include the main
part in your Subject. Secondly, don't send me questions about the
character Bios. Why? Because I got them from the official website, and
they're english is really bad. I don't know half of what they're
talking about either. At least I corrected most of they're spelling
and grammer!

Also, remember that this is only an Arcade game right now. So every
time I want to play it, I have to drive all the way across town. In
the future, if someone gives me some combos, I'll post them and thank
the person of course; but they'll be and remain unconfirmed by me. If
I owned the game I would spend the time to confirm EVERYTHING, but
like I said, it's an ARCADE GAME.

(Story taken from Official website at
www.igs.com.tw/www/en/ac_mr.html)
Copyright 2002 Kendrick
TetsuoKenFaq@hotmail.com
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Version No. 1.1 3-17-03
Revised Version # 1 4-17-2002
Version No. 1, 4-15-2002 By: Kendrick C.