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Fighting Network Rings (PS1) - Instruction Manual Oct 17, 2024 18:14:44 GMT Shadow Master likes this

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Title: Fighting Network Rings
Platform: PlayStation
Developer: Naxat Soft
Release Date: 7 August 1997 (Japan only)

I've only been playing this early 3D-grappler for a week or so, but my initial impression is that this game is something of a forgotten gem.

A fully-licensed representation of Akira Maeda's shoot-style Rings promotion, it plays like a mix of Virtua Fighter, Tekken and Fire Pro Wrestling. There doesn't seem to be any online guides or FAQs, so I asked Ligerbusa to hook me up with a scan of the instruction manual:

Image above: Looks like a very small team ... Yoshiharu Takaoka seems to be the main man (Producing, Directing and also being the Main Programmer).

I've relied on ChatGPT 4o for most of the translations, with some manual work from me where things didn't look right. Page 4 can be translated as:

Game Start (ゲームのはじめかた)
1. Press the Start button on the title screen.
タイトル画面でスタートボタンを押します。

2. Select the game mode on the mode selection screen.
Use the directional keys to choose left or right, and press the START button to confirm.
モード選択画面でゲームモードを選びます。（方向キーの左右で選択、STARTボタンで決定）

3. On the entry screen, choose the player you will control.
For Tournament Mode, press the SELECT button to start.
(Up to 15 players can participate in Tournament Mode.)
エントリー画面で、自分が操作する選手を選びます。
トーナメントモードはSELECTボタンでスタート。（トーナメントモードでは、最大15名のプレイヤーが参加できます）

4. The ring announcement will start (during setup), and the match will begin.
(You can skip the ring announcement by pressing the SELECT button.)
リングアナウンスが始まり（設定時）、試合開始です。
（リングアナウンスは、SELECTボタンでとばせます）

Note: The match brackets will be displayed in Tournament Mode.
トーナメントモードでは、組合せ表が表示されます。

Page 5 can be translated as:

Control Pad (コントローラの基本操作)

Directional Key (方向キー): Moves the cursor.
START Button (スタートボタン), Circle, Triangle or Square Buttons: Confirm/Accept
Cross Button (×ボタン): Cancel, Go Back
SELECT Button (SELECTボタン): Cancel (When in Tournament Mode, this is used to start the game)
L2, R2 Buttons (L2、R2ボタン): Not used.
*For in-game controls, see page 9.

About Saving and Loading (セーブ・ロードについて)

In this game, you can save game data or option mode settings to a separately sold memory card. Insert the memory card correctly into the memory card slot, and select the memory card for option mode. Press the L1 button or R1 button to select the memory card slot, and proceed to save or load. The memory card uses 1 block of memory space.

(Note: Data during versus battles will not be saved.)

About Auto Access (オートアクセスについて)

If auto-access in option mode is set to ON, the game will automatically save when the screen changes. Auto-access only works with memory card slot 1, so please be careful. If the memory card is not inserted or if it is inserted into memory card slot 2, auto-access will not occur.

※Caution (※ご注意)

A separately sold memory card is required to save or load. Please prepare a new memory card in advance or use one with enough free blocks.
To properly save or load, do not remove the memory card or reset the power during memory card access.
If the memory card is not inserted, you will not be able to save or load. In that case, even if auto-access is set to ON, the game will proceed without saving.

Last Edit: Oct 17, 2024 18:20:04 GMT by Melonbread

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Fighting Network Rings (PS1) - Instruction Manual Oct 17, 2024 18:55:31 GMT

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Page 6:

● Flow of Game Modes (ゲームモードの流れ)

Practice (プラクティスモード):
This is a mode where you can practice against an inactive opponent. You can practice combinations and techniques. You can also check damage numbers or practice against a moving opponent.

Versus (バーサスモード):
This is a mode where two players compete against each other. You can change players after each match, regardless of who wins or loses.

Exhibition (エキシビションモード):
In this mode, you will battle against 14 characters other than the one chosen by the player. Even if you lose halfway, you can continue. Additionally, when you reach the ending, you can view the ending movie for the cleared character. In Appendix mode, you can watch the ending movie again at any time.

Tournament (トーナメントモード):
This mode allows you to hold a tournament with up to 15 registered players. The number of participating players can range from 0 to 15. Also, there is no "Continue" in this mode. (In this mode, controller reassignment is not available, but you can change characters after each match according to the flow of the screen.)

Appendix (アペンディックスモード):
This mode allows you to view special photos of the 15 registered players, RINGS rules explanation videos, and commercials. It's a bonus mode. Also, you can replay the ending movie for a cleared character by selecting that character's ending in the Appendix mode.

Option (オプションモード):
This is a mode where you can adjust various settings related to the game. It’s also used for managing game progression and other tasks like customizing the gameplay. You can also save or load in this mode.

Page 7:

Option Mode Explanation

GAME LEVEL (ゲームレベル):
Sets the strength of the computer. The further to the right, the stronger it becomes. (8 levels)

EFFECT (エフェクト):
When ON, hit marks, guard marks, and flash effects during counters will be displayed. For a more realistic experience, turn if OFF.

CHARACTER SELECT (キャラクターセレクト):
When ON, after the continue screen, it allows you to return to the character select screen and choose a new character.

CONTINUE (コンティニュー):
When ON, even if you lose, you can continue the match. However, to make the game more challenging, you should set it to OFF if you're aiming for a harder experience.

CRITICAL (クリティカル):
When ON, elements like lucky strikes will be added, influencing the outcome of matches.

COM VS COM (コンピュータ対コンピュータ):
When ON, you can watch the computer battle the computer in Tournament Mode.

GUARD DAMAGE (ガードダメージ):
When ON, even attacks that are blocked will inflict a small amount of damage. Recommended for more aggressive gameplay.

AUTO ACCESS (オートアクセス):
When ON, the game will automatically save when the screen changes.

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Fighting Network Rings (PS1) - Instruction Manual Oct 17, 2024 19:03:27 GMT

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How to Read the Screen (画面の見かた)

Play Screen (プレイ画面)

Elapsed Time (経過時間):
Displays the time elapsed during the match.

Shoot Sign (from ref) (シュートサイン - 関節技成立時):
Indicates when a joint lock or hold is being successfully applied.

Escape Count / Knockdown Count (エスケープ数・ダウン数表示):
Shows the number of escapes and knockdowns.

1P or Computer / Player's Face (1Pまたはコンピュータ／選手の顔):
Displays the face of Player 1 or the computer-controlled character.

2P or Computer / Player's Face (2Pまたはコンピュータ／選手の顔):
Displays the face of Player 2 or the computer-controlled character.

The player's face will flash to indicate the timing to perform a technique. The faster the red dots flash, the more dangerous the situation. Hit marks and guard marks will also be displayed.

Practice Mode Screen (練習モード画面)

Combo (コンボ):
Displays the total hit count of consecutive attacks.

Point (ポイント):
Shows the area where damage has been dealt.

Damage (ダメージ):
Displays the damage points from attacks or holds.

Total (トータル):
Accumulates the total damage points from consecutive attacks.

Action (アクション - when the game is paused):
Forces the CPU opponent to fight back during practice mode.

Page 9:

Game Play (ゲームプレイ)

This game features various operation methods. Below, we will explain some of those operation methods.
For reference, in the terminology used here:

Standing (スタンディング): Refers to when the player is standing.
Grappling (グラップリング): Refers to when the player is grappling while standing.
Ground (グラウンド): Refers to when the player is grappling while on the ground.

(All the operations listed here are based on when the player is facing to the right. Additionally, the buttons can be reconfigured in the key configuration settings in the options mode.)

● Common Operations for All Players (各選手共通の操作方法)

While Standing (スタンディング時):
→ : Move forward (前進)
← : Move backward or high/mid guard (後退又は上・中段ガード)
↓ or Diagonal Left-Down (↙) : Low guard (下段ガード)
△ Button (△ボタン) : Ducking (dodge high attacks) (ダッキング（上段避け）)
↑↑ or ↑ + △ Button (↑↑ 又は ↑ + △ボタン) : Move to the left (Left axis movement) (左方向軸移動)
↓↓ or ↓ + △ Button (↓↓ 又は ↓ + △ボタン) : Move to the right (Right axis movement) (右方向軸移動)
→→ or → + △ Button (→→ 又は → + △ボタン) : Quick forward (Forward dash) (クイックフォワード (前ダッシュ))
←← or ← + △ Button (←← 又は ← + △ボタン) : Back dash (バックダッシュ)

(Note: If no directional keys or buttons are pressed, Auto-Guard is activated, which automatically guards against upper and mid-level attacks.)

◆ About Strike Technique Combinations (打撃技のコンビネーションについて)
Strike techniques become combination attacks by quickly inputting different moves consecutively, canceling the previous move. (Depending on the technique, some moves cannot be canceled.)

◆ About Guard Cancel for Strike Techniques (打撃技のガードキャンセルについて)
If you input a strike technique immediately after guarding an opponent's strike, your block/guard will be canceled, allowing you to transition into an attack. (After a guard cancel, there is a brief period of invincibility.)

◆ About Counter Attacks for Strike Techniques (打撃技のカウンター攻撃について)
By landing an attack during the start-up frames of an opponent's move (or some other action), it becomes a counter attack, dealing higher damage than normal.

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Fighting Network Rings (PS1) - Instruction Manual Oct 19, 2024 5:53:19 GMT Melonbread likes this

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Wow, your/Ligerbusa's first scan contribution. How cool is this?

This was a tough game for me. Could never get down the grappling system. I remember Chris Dolman was the final boss
...and darn tough as nails.

I'll add this manual to the Library thread.

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Fighting Network Rings (PS1) - Instruction Manual Oct 21, 2024 16:30:25 GMT

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Pages 9 and 10:

Page 9 can be translated as:

While Grappling (グラップリング時):

Press Circle Button (〇ボタン) at the moment of grappling: Position switch (位置交換)
Press Circle Button (〇ボタン) after grappling: Position switch (位置交換)
After the opponent applies a standing joint technique, press Circle Button (〇ボタン): Escape from joint technique and switch positions (関節技抜け位置交換)
(During grappling, when the player's face flashes, whoever inputs the move faster will take priority. Additionally, if the opponent attempts a standing joint technique, pressing the Circle Button (〇ボタン) with good timing will allow you to slip out of the hold and switch positions. However, if the opponent applies a throw or strike after grappling, it cannot be avoided.)

While Grounded (Before Technique is Applied) (グラウンド時 (技成立前)):

Circle Button (〇ボタン) [Attacking Side]: Feint (Half Rotation) (フェイント (半回転))
Circle Button (〇ボタン) [Defensive Side]: Ground Evasion (グラウンド回避)
(While grounded, as long as the attacking side does not input a technique, the players faces will not flash. The defensive side can input a joint technique or ground evasion immediately after the player faces flash, allowing them to resist the technique. Additionally, if the defensive side inputs the same command (D-pad plus button) as the attacking side at this time, the roles will switch, and the counter move for that command will automatically be applied.)

◆ During both Grappling and Ground situations (◆グラップリング時とグラウンド時は), if you input commands before the player faces flash, or if the input is too slow, the technique or evasion will not succeed.

While Grounded (During Technique Application) (グラウンド時 (技成立中))

Hold the directional key towards the escape direction + repeatedly press any button (どれでも): Drag movement (defensive side) (引きずり移動 (防御側))
Repeatedly press the directional key or any button (どれでも): Prevent drag movement (attacking side) (引きずり移動阻止 (攻め側))
(When a joint technique is being applied, holding the directional key in the direction you want to escape while repeatedly pressing any button will allow you to move while being dragged, enabling an escape if you reach the ropes. The attacker can prevent this by repeatedly pressing the directional key or any button to hinder the movement to some extent.)

Page 11 can be translated as:

While Prone (倒れている時)

Repeatedly press any button (どれでも): Quick rise in place (その場クイック起き上がり)
Repeatedly press any button (どれでも) + ↑ (Up): Quick rise with left side roll (左回転クイック起き上がり)
Repeatedly press any button (どれでも) + → (Right): Quick rise with right side roll (右回転クイック起き上がり)
Repeatedly press any button (どれでも) + ← (Left): Quick rise with backward roll (後方回転クイック起き上がり)
Press directional key + any button (どれでも) with good timing: Ukemi (breakfall) (受け身)
(Depending on the direction pressed with the directional key, the position where you rise will change, except for forward. Also, when knocked down by the opponent, pressing the directional key and any button with good timing will allow you to perform a breakfall and quickly get up.)

While Down (referee applying 10 count) (ダウン時)
Repeatedly press directional key + repeatedly press any button: Get up quickly (早く起き上がる)
(While down, repeatedly pressing the directional key and any button allows you to get up quickly. However, if you have taken a certain amount of damage and do not get up within the 10-count, it will result in a KO.
Tip: Press the directional key in a rotating manner to get up faster!)

Rule Explanation (ルール説明)
The time limit is 30 minutes and it's one fall/point wins. A 10-count KO ends the match. In addition to KO and submission, each fighter has 5 "Downs" before defeat. In terms of scoring, one referee-10-count is considered a "Down", while two rope-escapes also constitute a "Down". Each match will continue until the Downs are exhausted, or a KO or submission is scored. The screen HUD keeps track of Downs and Escapes. If no win occurs within 30 minutes, the referee decides the winner.)

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Fighting Network Rings (PS1) - Instruction Manual Oct 21, 2024 19:33:09 GMT

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The rest of the manual is just the fighters' profiles and movesets. Pages 12 and 13 are Akira Maeda and Yoshihisa Yamamoto.

Akira Maeda (前田日明 - まえだあきら)

Affiliation: RINGS Japan (リングス・ジャパン)
Height: 192 cm
Weight: 110 kg
Date of Birth: January 24, 1959 (1959年1月24日)
Place of Birth: Taishō Ward, Osaka City (大阪市大正区)
Special Techniques: 2nd Dan in Shōkan Ken Shin-dō Karate (想館拳心道空手二段)
Titles/Achievements:
1992 Tournament: 3rd Place (1992年度トーナメント3位)
1993 Tournament: Champion (1993年度トーナメント優勝)
1994 Tournament: 2nd Place (1994年度トーナメント2位)
1995 Tournament: Champion (1995年度トーナメント優勝)

Profile (プロフィール)

He began practicing karate during middle school and continued as a street fighter in high school. In 1977, he was scouted and joined New Japan Pro Wrestling. There, he learned professional wrestling under Karl Gotch. In 1984, he moved to the original UWF, where he proposed professional wrestling as a real sport. In 1986, through a mixed martial arts match with D.N. Nielsen, he earned the title of "King of Martial Arts." In 1988, he raised the UWF banner, creating a major boom, but it disbanded in January 1991. Aiming to establish a worldwide professional martial arts network, he founded RINGS. In March 1993, after undergoing surgery for an old anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee, he achieved a long-awaited victory in a tournament that year.

Punch Techniques (パンチ技) [While Standing (スタンディング時)]
Square Button (□ボタン): Right Shoutei (右掌底)
Up + Square Button (↑ + □ボタン): Left Shoutei (左大掌底)
Down + Square Button (↓ + □ボタン): Body Blow (ボディブロー)
Left + Square Button (← + □ボタン): Shoutei Uppercut (掌底アッパー)
Right + Square Button (→ + □ボタン): Left Shoutei (左掌底)

Kick Techniques (キック技) [While Standing (スタンディング時)]
Cross Button (×ボタン): Low Kick (ローキック)
Up + Cross Button (↑ + ×ボタン): Left High Kick (左ハイキック)
Down + Cross Button (↓ + ×ボタン): Suimen Geri (水面蹴り)
Left + Cross Button (← + ×ボタン): Flying Kneel Kick (ニールキック)
Right + Cross Button (→ + ×ボタン): Left Middle Kick (左ミドルキック)

Throw Techniques (投げ技) [While Grappling (グラップリング時)]
Square Button (□ボタン): Tackle (タックル)
Cross Button (×ボタン): Knee Strikes (膝蹴り)
Any Direction + Square Button (全方向 + □ボタン): Front Suplex (フロントスープレックス)
Any Direction + Cross Button (全方向 + ×ボタン): Tomoe Nage (巴投げ)

Upper Body Joint Techniques (上半身関節技) [While Grounded (グラウンド時)]
Square Button (□ボタン): Ude Hishigi Juujigatame (腕ひしぎ逆十字固め)
Up + Square Button (↑ + □ボタン): Hadaka Jime (裸絞め)
Down + Square Button (↓ + □ボタン): Chicken Wing Arm Lock (チキンウィングアームロック)
Left (or Right) + Square Button (← (又は →) + □ボタン): Kata Gatame (肩固め)

Lower Body Joint Techniques (下半身関節技) [While Grounded (グラウンド時)]
Cross Button (×ボタン): Achilles Tendon Hold (アキレス腱固め)
Up + Cross Button (↑ + ×ボタン): Hiza (Knee) Gatame (膝固め)
Down + Cross Button (↓ + ×ボタン): Hiza Juujigatame (膝十字固め)
Left + Cross Button (← + ×ボタン): Heel Hold (ヒールホールド)
Right + Cross Button (→ + ×ボタン): Half Boston Crab (片エビ固め)

Special Techniques (特殊技) [While Standing (スタンディング時)]
Circle Button (〇ボタン): Oshi Taoshi (押し倒し - Hidari Ashi Ate Mi Nage (左足当て身投げ))
Left (or Right) + Circle Button (← (又は →) + 〇ボタン): Tackle (タックル)

Note: "Any Direction" (全方向) can mean any of the following inputs: Up (↑), Down (↓), Left (←), or Right (→).

Yoshihisa Yamamoto (山本宜久 - やまもとよしひさ)

Affiliation: RINGS Japan (リングス・ジャパン)
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 101 kg
Date of Birth: July 4, 1970 (1970年7月4日)
Place of Birth: Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県下松市)
Special Techniques: 1st Dan in Judo (柔道初段)
Titles/Achievements:
1994 Tournament: 4th Place (1994年度トーナメント4位)
1995 Tournament: 2nd Place (1995年度トーナメント2位)

Profile (プロフィール)

During high school, he experienced judo and became aware of the appeal of mixed martial arts. Wanting to pursue mixed martial arts, he applied for the first RINGS rookie entrance test and passed. In June 1991, he entered the Maeda dojo. Boasting a physique of 190 cm, he aims to be an all-around player. In June 1994, he competed in a mixed martial arts rules match in America, making a strong impact with his presence. His upright, forward-facing stance against any opponent can be called that of a true martial artist. The year 1994 was a breakthrough year for Yamamoto, as he advanced to the semifinals of the tournament and fought against Maeda twice. He is currently one of the most promising fighters with momentum.

Punch Techniques (パンチ技) [While Standing (スタンディング時)]
Square Button (□ボタン): Right Shoutei (右掌底)
Up + Square Button (↑ + □ボタン): Right Big Shoutei (右大掌底)
Down + Square Button (↓ + □ボタン): Body Blow (ボディブロー)
Right + Square Button (→ + □ボタン): Left Shoutei (左掌底)

Kick Techniques (キック技) [While Standing (スタンディング時)]
Cross Button (×ボタン): Low Kick (ローキック)
Up + Cross Button (↑ + ×ボタン): Mae Geri (Front Kick) (前蹴り)
Down + Cross Button (↓ + ×ボタン): Kansetsu Geri (関節蹴り)
Right + Cross Button (→ + ×ボタン): Left Middle Kick (左ミドルキック)

Throw Techniques (投げ技) [While Grappling (グラップリング時)]
Square Button (□ボタン): Tackle (タックル)
Cross Button (×ボタン): Knee Strikes (膝蹴り)
Up (or Down) + Square Button (↑ (又は ↓) + □ボタン): Command Elbow (コマンドエルボー)
Left (or Right) + Square Button (← (又は →) + □ボタン): Front Neck Lock (フロントネックロック)
Any Direction + Cross Button (全方向 + ×ボタン): Side Suplex (サイドスープレックス)

Upper Body Joint Techniques (上半身関節技) [While Grounded (グラウンド時)]
Square Button (□ボタン): Ude Hishigi Juujigatame (腕ひしぎ逆十字固め)
Up + Square Button (↑ + □ボタン): Sleeper Hold (スリーパーホールド)
Down + Square Button (↓ + □ボタン): Face Lock (フェイスロック)
Left (or Right) + Square Button (← (又は →) + □ボタン): Arm Lock (アームロック)

Lower Body Joint Techniques (下半身関節技) [While Grounded (グラウンド時)]
Cross Button (×ボタン): Achilles Tendon Hold (アキレス腱固め)
Up (or Down) + Cross Button (↑ (又は ↓) + ×ボタン): Hiza Juujigatame (膝十字固め)
Left (or Right) + Cross Button (← (又は →) + ×ボタン): Heel Hold (ヒールホールド)

Special Techniques (特殊技) [While Standing (スタンディング時)]
Circle Button (〇ボタン): Oshi Taoshi (押し倒し - Hidari Ashi Ate Mi Nage (左足当て身投げ))
Down + Circle Button (↓ + 〇ボタン): Kata Ashi Tackle (片足タックル - Hidari Ashi Kuda Ate Mi Nage (左足下段当て身投げ))
Left (or Right) + Circle Button (← (又は →) + 〇ボタン): Tackle(タックル)

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