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sanjiyan

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I'm inside the downed Shinra Gelnika and I've heard that I can get the Enemy Skill Aqualung from Serpents there. However, all he does is Viper Breath and I can't seem get a Mastered Manipulate materia to let me control him. Any ideas on how I can do it?

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Oops, forgot to mention that the game is Final Fantasy 7! ^^;

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gameplay: how do I get Aqualung from Serpent? (FF7)
« Reply #1 on: 2003-02-11 22:02:36 »
The Gelnika Serpent only uses Aqualung rarely.  Most people get Aqualung from the second Jenova.

Look for a FAQ at rpgamer.com

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« Reply #2 on: 2003-02-12 00:09:05 »
Well, first of all it may help if you've got a high luck or magic stat (preferably both, though the luck stat may have more effect on your attempts) on the character that's attempting to manipulate the serpent.

Second, I THINK there may be a relationship between how much of the creature's HP is left and the success of the "Manip." command, meaning that you may have to "weaken" the creature with a few hits first before trying to manipulate it.

I haven't played that section of FF7 in a LONG while, however I've noticed that there is definitely a type of connection between special battle commands (like the "Card" command) and HP in FF8, so maybe the same thing is going on here.

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« Reply #3 on: 2003-02-12 08:19:23 »
I'm re-playing FF7 at the moment. Luckily I got it from the Jenova after
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 Aeris is killed
. But I do remember Aqualung being used against me on that Sub.

Heheh, if all else failes... *ahem Jenova *ahem cheat.

(thats the program Jenova).

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« Reply #4 on: 2003-02-12 13:11:15 »
In FFVII, you can't always use Manip. to learn EnemySkills
But try to get it from Harpy (Gold Saucer Area)

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« Reply #5 on: 2003-02-18 21:35:02 »
Aqualung is used by some monsters looking like elephants near the chocobo farm, actually they use it quite freely, but if you are in a hurry, manipulate them to get it

Lieron

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gameplay: how do I get Aqualung from Serpent? (FF7)
« Reply #6 on: 2003-02-18 22:40:37 »
yeah... the harpies in the gold saucer area (you need the buggy or a gold chocobo) use it a lot

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Re: kinda elephants
« Reply #7 on: 2003-02-19 01:48:01 »
Quote from: anagfm
Aqualung is used by some monsters looking like elephants near the chocobo farm, actually they use it quite freely, but if you are in a hurry, manipulate them to get it
"Some monsters looking like elephants..." Guys, you mean Elfadunk!!!
A good way to lean Aqualung: At Corel Desert ...learn it from (three creatures) before you meet Dyne.
Anyone into Greek-Myth? (search for Harpy)
Anyone into STD? (search for Harpy)

Lieron

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gameplay: how do I get Aqualung from Serpent? (FF7)
« Reply #8 on: 2003-02-19 02:36:08 »
i got it right after dyne... wandering around the desert with the buggy hehe

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gameplay: how do I get Aqualung from Serpent? (FF7)
« Reply #9 on: 2003-02-22 06:56:50 »
Word from my bro': If you want to manipulate get Hypno Crown. Nearly 100% chance to manipulate. But though i dont remember where to get it.

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« Reply #10 on: 2003-02-22 15:47:32 »
Yeah which increases maipulation rate (hypno-crown, inside Corral Valley Cave...)

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gameplay: how do I get Aqualung from Serpent? (FF7)
« Reply #11 on: 2003-03-17 11:31:39 »
I thought the Hyno-Crown was in the ice caves/mountain after the drama at City of the Ancients. I swear I got it from one of the treasure chests when climbing that wall...

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