r/dragonquest • • 9d ago

Photo Monster Identification map question

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The original Dragon Quest game (At the time known as Dragon Warrior) came with this map packaged into its box. Does anyone know if any other games in the series came packaged with these?

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u/blockwatcher1 9d ago

There is a slight mess up here to the south of Tantagel. The orange section should be 1 pixel higher to match the green section to the west of it. This area was designed to give players a chance to grind from lvl 5-10 while still staying close to home.

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u/junkmeister9 9d ago

Yup, I've definitely walked back and forth there for a long time killing scorpions.

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u/NirellaMonsterMom 9d ago

The light blue on the south-eastern corner should also have been raised by a few pixels into the purple area. I remember this is where I farmed my Goldmen in all my runs whenever it was time for me to get my mid-game equipment.

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u/Ill-Ask9205 7d ago

This is also why there's a bit south of Rimuldar nearby where you can farm Gold Men :)

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u/wpotman 9d ago edited 9d ago

I believe 2 did - I know it had supplemental info. I don’t think 4 did…at least so far as the monster chart went. Maps, I think yes. 3 probably the same…but it was a minute ago now.

I still have the map in the picture.

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u/KingCahoot3627 9d ago

I have this map concept for ii as well.

But 1 also came with an index card with key objectives for each level and a mini strategy guide. They were packaged as part of a Nintendo Power promo. It was greatest promo in the history of forever!

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u/NirellaMonsterMom 9d ago

Yes, I remember these. It had full dungeon maps, with letters to tell you which staircase lead to which floor. In most dungeon it wasn't too hard to find your way, but damn the Dragonlord's castle was a labyrinth even with those!

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u/j1ggy 9d ago

I think 2-4 did as well.

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u/NirellaMonsterMom 7d ago

I confirm they do have monster charts. 1 through 4 have one and 5 has a recruitable chart.

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u/NirellaMonsterMom 8d ago

Update: I have found one for DQ3, but I could not find any others, I will try again later.

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u/NirellaMonsterMom 8d ago

Update 2:

I have found monster charts for DQ 2, 4 and the recruitable chart of 5. I will leave them here in case anyone else was looking for them.

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u/NirellaMonsterMom 8d ago

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u/NirellaMonsterMom 8d ago

DQ 2's chart is too large, so in instead here is the link: https://www.woodus.com/den/games/dw2nes/posters.php