RAdvantage February 2022

Ultima VI: The False Prophet (SNES)

• gameid: 1289
• achids: 135044 , 135136, 135052
• Tip by: Rohsiph

[ach=135044]

Although this isn't the hardest achievement on its own, you could consider this a primer for all of the "Rune of (x)" achievements in [game=1289]: each requires following the intended quest in order to unlock, meaning if you've played before or follow a guide that leads you straight to the rune you may miss out on the achievement! Several runes are available to pick up in the world before completing the quest. [user=TheMysticalOne] did a great job of making sure you have to play the game the 'right' way to get every achievement (although a subsequent playthrough, in which you skip all of the quests you can, is recommended for getting [ach=135136])

For Compassion, talk to Ariana, a child who can most often be found in the Britain Music Hall. Exhaust the conversation options, but make sure NOT to lie to her about getting permission from her parents to give you the rune. Travel to the tavern on the opposite side of Britain, and talk to the lady behind the counter, who is Ariana's mother. Ask her to give Ariana permission to give you the rune, then return to the music hall and tell Ariana her mom said it's OK to give you the rune.

Each rune achievement requires following a short quest-line in each city that features a rune in the world. A helpful guide for completing most of these quests is available [url=https://arya-iwakura.github.io/Ultima6Randomizer/guide.html]here[/url] (https://arya-iwakura.github.io/Ultima6Randomizer/guide.html), which is a hint sheet for an Ultima VI SNES randomizer.

Don't forget to use the rune on the Shrine of compassion after you get it, which will unlock [ach=135052] in short order!

Prototype Pokemon Picross (Game Boy Color)

• gameid: 16597
• achid: 125517
• Tip by: ockerjj

To get this, you have to complete every puzzle in the game under a specific time benchmark. This benchmark depends on the puzzle, but you'll know it's been passed if the timer goes from white to black. This is a tall feat, even for those experienced with Picross puzzles. Still, these tips should lighten the load a fair bit.

1. Use the hint roulette. There's no penalty for using this, so use it to get a head start.
2. Focus on larger numbers. These will usually provide the best clues early on. If the sum of the numbers in a row or column is more than half the line's length, there's a good chance something can be filled in.
3. To expand on the previous point, keep an eye out for lines where the filled squares can all fit with only one X between each group. For example, a line like "1-8" or "2-2-4" in a 10x10 puzzle.
4. Consider this technique: start at the leftmost column and fill/X any squares using only that clue. Go through each column this way, then each row, then repeat. Focusing on one line at a time makes it easier to cover hints quickly.
5. Mark off any numbers that you know are accounted for. In larger puzzles, this is important to avoid misreading.
6. Avoid mistakes as often as possible. These will reduce your timer, and can cost you a Great Ball if they happen too often.