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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania''}}
 
[[File:UltVIII.jpg|right|thumb|Original book cover.]]
 
[[File:UltVIII.jpg|right|thumb|Original book cover.]]
The '''''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania''''' is a [[Guide Books|book]] about ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' originally published in Japan by DigiCube in 1999, and re-released by [[Square Enix]] in 2006. The book is generally spoiler-free, and has no pictures of [[Griever (Boss)|Griever]] or [[Ultimecia]], who are simply referred to as "Last Boss".
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The '''''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania''''' is a [[List of guide books|book]] about ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' originally published in Japan by DigiCube in 1999, and re-released by [[Square Enix]] in 2006. The book is generally spoiler-free, and has no pictures of [[Griever (boss)|Griever]] or [[Ultimecia]], who are simply referred to as "Last Boss".
   
 
*Edited by [[Studio BentStuff]]
 
*Edited by [[Studio BentStuff]]
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*Format: A5
 
*Format: A5
   
==Table of Contents==
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==Table of contents==
 
After selected chapters, there are brief interviews with staff members who worked on ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
 
After selected chapters, there are brief interviews with staff members who worked on ''Final Fantasy VIII''.
   
 
The book has the following chapters:
 
The book has the following chapters:
 
*Chapter 1 - World & Character (p.6-47)
 
*Chapter 1 - World & Character (p.6-47)
**Features political and geographic maps, profiles of major and minor characters, character event maps, town information, a keyword guide, and descriptions of vehicles in the game.
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**Features political and geographic maps, profiles of major and minor characters, character event maps, town information, a keyword guide, and descriptions of vehicles.
 
*Chapter 2 - Battle (p.48-75)
 
*Chapter 2 - Battle (p.48-75)
**Describes the battle system of ''Final Fantasy VIII'', such as the [[Battle Systems|ATB]] system, [[Element (Term)|s]], [[Status Effect|status]], and [[Limit Break (Ability)|Limit Breaks]].
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**Describes the battle system, such as the [[Battle system|ATB]] system, [[Element (term)|elements]], [[status effect|status]], and [[Limit Break (ability)|Limit Breaks]].
 
*Chapter 3 - Junction (p.76-115)
 
*Chapter 3 - Junction (p.76-115)
**Explains the [[Junction System]], profiles of [[Guardian Force]]s, [[Magic (Term)|magic]], a hidden [[Draw Point]] map, [[Command Abilities (Final Fantasy VIII)|command abilities]], [[List of Final Fantasy VIII Support Abilities|support abilities]], and [[Refine|refining]].
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**Explains the [[Junction system]], profiles of [[Guardian Force]]s, [[Magic (term)|magic]], a hidden [[draw point]] map, [[Command Abilities (Final Fantasy VIII)|command abilities]], [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities|support abilities]], and [[Refine|refining]].
 
*Chapter 4 - Item (p.116-151)
 
*Chapter 4 - Item (p.116-151)
**Showcases every obtainable item in the game, and has further information about item refinery. Also covered is [[gil]], [[Shop]]s, and [[List of Final Fantasy VIII Weapons|weapons]].
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**Showcases every obtainable item, and has further information about item refinery. Also covered is [[gil]], [[Shop]]s, and [[Final Fantasy VIII weapons|weapons]].
 
*Chapter 5 - Card (p.152-185)
 
*Chapter 5 - Card (p.152-185)
**This chapter focuses on [[Triple Triad]]. Rules and playing styles are covered, and gives several examples of different game scenarios. There is a catalog of every obtainable card, and every person that can be challenged to a game, including the [[Queen of Cards]] and [[Card Club]] sidequests.
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**This chapter focuses on [[Triple Triad (Final Fantasy VIII)|Triple Triad]]. Rules and playing styles are covered, and gives several examples of different game scenarios. There is a catalog of every obtainable card, and every person that can be challenged to a game, including the [[Queen of Cards]] and [[Card Club]] sidequests.
 
*Chapter 6 - [[Monster (Final Fantasy VIII)|Monster]] (p.186-255)
 
*Chapter 6 - [[Monster (Final Fantasy VIII)|Monster]] (p.186-255)
**A complete bestiary of monsters and bosses encountered in the game, excluding the final bosses.
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**A complete bestiary of monsters and bosses encountered, excluding the final bosses.
 
*Chapter 7 - Scenario (p.256-305)
 
*Chapter 7 - Scenario (p.256-305)
 
**A brief walkthrough of the storyline, with diary-like entries from the characters. Also takes players through side stories.
 
**A brief walkthrough of the storyline, with diary-like entries from the characters. Also takes players through side stories.
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**Walks through the [[Chocobo Forest (Final Fantasy VIII)|Chocobo Forests]] and the [[Chocobo World]] minigame.
 
**Walks through the [[Chocobo Forest (Final Fantasy VIII)|Chocobo Forests]] and the [[Chocobo World]] minigame.
 
*Chapter 9 - Secret 111 (p.324-355)
 
*Chapter 9 - Secret 111 (p.324-355)
**This chapter shows players 111 secrets from the game, such as achieving [[SeeD]] Rank A, the [[Library Girl with a Pigtail]], and [[PuPu]] sidequests, where to find [[Timber Maniacs]], etc.
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**This chapter shows players 111 secrets, such as achieving [[SeeD]] Rank A, the [[Library Girl with a Pigtail]], and [[PuPu]] sidequests, where to find [[Timber Maniacs]], etc.
 
*Chapter 10 - Map (p.356-467)
 
*Chapter 10 - Map (p.356-467)
**Shows all the field background images (not battle screen or [[World Map]] images) and their connections, hidden items, and interactive parts.
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**Shows all the field background images (not battle screen or [[world map]] images) and their connections, hidden items, and interactive parts.
 
*Index (p.468-473)
 
*Index (p.468-473)
*The Score of [[Eyes on Me (Song)|Eyes On Me]] (p.474-477)
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*The Score of [[Eyes on Me (song)|Eyes On Me]] (p.474-477)
 
**Score of the song with lyrics in English and Japanese.
 
**Score of the song with lyrics in English and Japanese.
 
*Epilogue (p.478-480)
 
*Epilogue (p.478-480)
   
==Sample Pages==
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==Sample pages==
 
[[File:UltimaniaVIIIsample 1.jpg|400px|center|thumb|Sample page from the Monster chapter.]]
 
[[File:UltimaniaVIIIsample 1.jpg|400px|center|thumb|Sample page from the Monster chapter.]]
   
 
==Where to find the book==
==Trivia==
 
*The book revises certain character heights.
 
 
==Where to Find the Book==
 
 
*Amazon.co.jp [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4757512430]
 
*Amazon.co.jp [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4757512430]
 
*Play-Asia [http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-lz-77-5-49-en-70-1zx5.html]
 
*Play-Asia [http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-lz-77-5-49-en-70-1zx5.html]
   
==External Links==
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==External links==
*[http://thelifestream.net/category/final-fantasy-viii-ultimania-translations/ ''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania'' translations at theLifestream.net]
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*[https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/5745/that-akkursed-seed-keeps-growing-still-more-ffviii-ultimania-translations/ ''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania'' Keyword translations at TheLifestream.net]
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*[https://thelifestream.net/lifestream-projects/translations/6043/ffviii-ultimania-and-related-translations-continue/ ''Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania'' Character Profiles translations at TheLifestream.net]
 
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UltVIII

Original book cover.

The Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania is a book about Final Fantasy VIII originally published in Japan by DigiCube in 1999, and re-released by Square Enix in 2006. The book is generally spoiler-free, and has no pictures of Griever or Ultimecia, who are simply referred to as "Last Boss".

Table of contents

After selected chapters, there are brief interviews with staff members who worked on Final Fantasy VIII.

The book has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1 - World & Character (p.6-47)
    • Features political and geographic maps, profiles of major and minor characters, character event maps, town information, a keyword guide, and descriptions of vehicles.
  • Chapter 2 - Battle (p.48-75)
  • Chapter 3 - Junction (p.76-115)
  • Chapter 4 - Item (p.116-151)
    • Showcases every obtainable item, and has further information about item refinery. Also covered is gil, Shops, and weapons.
  • Chapter 5 - Card (p.152-185)
    • This chapter focuses on Triple Triad. Rules and playing styles are covered, and gives several examples of different game scenarios. There is a catalog of every obtainable card, and every person that can be challenged to a game, including the Queen of Cards and Card Club sidequests.
  • Chapter 6 - Monster (p.186-255)
    • A complete bestiary of monsters and bosses encountered, excluding the final bosses.
  • Chapter 7 - Scenario (p.256-305)
    • A brief walkthrough of the storyline, with diary-like entries from the characters. Also takes players through side stories.
  • Chapter 8 - Chocobo (p.306-323)
  • Chapter 9 - Secret 111 (p.324-355)
  • Chapter 10 - Map (p.356-467)
    • Shows all the field background images (not battle screen or world map images) and their connections, hidden items, and interactive parts.
  • Index (p.468-473)
  • The Score of Eyes On Me (p.474-477)
    • Score of the song with lyrics in English and Japanese.
  • Epilogue (p.478-480)

Sample pages

UltimaniaVIIIsample 1

Sample page from the Monster chapter.

Where to find the book

  • Amazon.co.jp [1]
  • Play-Asia [2]

External links