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===King's Field===
===King's Field===




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===King's Field 2===
===King's Field 2===




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*'''Includes:''' Comes with book, slip cover, secondary short slip cover.
*'''Includes:''' Comes with book, slip cover, secondary short slip cover.


===King's Field 3===




===King's Field 3===




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*'''Description:'''  8.5 x 11 inches, 128 pages, black and white. This unofficial (not licensed by KF's creators) guide contains a general strategy tip section, then maps with topical paragraphs about what to keep an eye open for in each area- arranged roughly in the order you will encounter them during play. By Kip Ward and published by Prima.   
*'''Description:'''  8.5 x 11 inches, 128 pages, black and white. This unofficial (not licensed by KF's creators) guide contains a general strategy tip section, then maps with topical paragraphs about what to keep an eye open for in each area- arranged roughly in the order you will encounter them during play. By Kip Ward and published by Prima.   
*'''Includes:''' Comes with book.
*'''Includes:''' Comes with book.


====King's Field III Strategy Visual Book: The Story of Verdite====
====King's Field III Strategy Visual Book: The Story of Verdite====
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===King's Field 4===
===King's Field 4===




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*'''Description:'''  10x17 inches, 111 pages, 32 color, rest black and white. A decent strategy guide with enemy and item lists, maps, and a step by step pictorial walkthrough
*'''Description:'''  10x17 inches, 111 pages, 32 color, rest black and white. A decent strategy guide with enemy and item lists, maps, and a step by step pictorial walkthrough
*'''Includes:''' Comes with book
*'''Includes:''' Comes with book


====King's Field IV: Premium Book (在りし日の憧憬 [Longing for Days of Yore])====
====King's Field IV: Premium Book (在りし日の憧憬 [Longing for Days of Yore])====
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*'''Description:'''  4 1/2x5 inches, 11 pages, full color. A small art book given as a bonus for pre-ordering King's Field 4. Shows nice artistic scenes from the game arranged with a whimsical story setup.
*'''Description:'''  4 1/2x5 inches, 11 pages, full color. A small art book given as a bonus for pre-ordering King's Field 4. Shows nice artistic scenes from the game arranged with a whimsical story setup.
*'''Includes:''' Comes with book in sealed oversize plastic baggie.
*'''Includes:''' Comes with book in sealed oversize plastic baggie.


==Clothing==
==Clothing==
===King's Field II(US) t-shirt===
===King's Field II(US) t-shirt===
* [[File:KF2-T-Shirt.jpg|200px|Front/Back]]
* [[File:KF2-T-Shirt.jpg|200px|Front/Back]]
*'''Colour:''' White
*'''Colour:''' White
*'''Description:''' Originally selling by mail for $10 + $2 shipping, these have a small ASCII Entertainment logo on chest area, and King's Field II(US) logo and cover art on the back.
*'''Description:''' Originally selling by mail for $10 + $2 shipping, these have a small ASCII Entertainment logo on chest area, and King's Field II(US) logo and cover art on the back.


==PC Software==
==PC Software==
===Sword of Moonlight===
===Sword of Moonlight===
* King's Field Game Making Tool.
* King's Field Game Making Tool.


==Magazines==
==Magazines==
===PS Extreme Volume 1, Issue 4===
===PS Extreme Volume 1, Issue 4===
*[[File:PSExtreme_front.jpg|200px|Cover]]
*[[File:PSExtreme_front.jpg|200px|Cover]]
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*'''On Page:''' [[media:PSExtreme 32.jpg|32]], [[media:PSExtreme 33.jpg|33]], [[media:PSExtreme 34.jpg|34]], [[media:PSExtreme 35.jpg|35]]
*'''On Page:''' [[media:PSExtreme 32.jpg|32]], [[media:PSExtreme 33.jpg|33]], [[media:PSExtreme 34.jpg|34]], [[media:PSExtreme 35.jpg|35]]
*'''Description:''' Front page, and a four page review of King's Field(US), giving the game a worthy 95%!
*'''Description:''' Front page, and a four page review of King's Field(US), giving the game a worthy 95%!


===PlayQuestion Special Volume 4===
===PlayQuestion Special Volume 4===
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*'''On Page:''' [[media:PlayQuestion1 1819.jpg|18 & 19]], [[media:PlayQuestion1 2021.jpg|20 & 21]], [[media:PlayQuestion1 2223.jpg|22 & 23]]
*'''On Page:''' [[media:PlayQuestion1 1819.jpg|18 & 19]], [[media:PlayQuestion1 2021.jpg|20 & 21]], [[media:PlayQuestion1 2223.jpg|22 & 23]]
*'''Description:''' A small, six page guide in the PlayQuestion magazine.
*'''Description:''' A small, six page guide in the PlayQuestion magazine.


===PlayStation Magazine (Jap) 5/31===
===PlayStation Magazine (Jap) 5/31===
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*'''On Page:''' [[media:PSMJ5-31_(p40-41).jpg|40 & 41]], [[media:PSMJ5-31(p42-43).jpg|42 & 43]], [[media:PSMJ5-31(p81).jpg|81]]
*'''On Page:''' [[media:PSMJ5-31_(p40-41).jpg|40 & 41]], [[media:PSMJ5-31(p42-43).jpg|42 & 43]], [[media:PSMJ5-31(p81).jpg|81]]
*'''Description:''' A pictorial exploration of the KF3 game world showing off general aspects of it's gameplay. This issue also has a small editor's blurp mentioning that 5 copies of KF3:Pilot Style were to be given away to readers... where's a time machine when you need one!  
*'''Description:''' A pictorial exploration of the KF3 game world showing off general aspects of it's gameplay. This issue also has a small editor's blurp mentioning that 5 copies of KF3:Pilot Style were to be given away to readers... where's a time machine when you need one!  


===PlayStation Magazine (US) Issue 55===
===PlayStation Magazine (US) Issue 55===
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*'''Region:''' Japan
*'''Region:''' Japan
*'''Description:''' Somewhat rare, it has 33 tracks from all 3 KF PS1 games!
*'''Description:''' Somewhat rare, it has 33 tracks from all 3 KF PS1 games!




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*'''Artist:''' Gary Ruddell
*'''Artist:''' Gary Ruddell
*'''Description:''' King's Field (US) cover concept art. Perhaps the rarest collectible of all, a one of a kind oil painting by renowned fantasy artist Gary Ruddell who has painted several works of art for the [http://www.abugames.com/shop.cgi?command=search&log=1&edition=0&cardname=&cardtext=&cardtype=&subtype=&condition=2&artist=Gary+Ruddell&color=&rarity=&style=Normal&manacompare=eq&convertedmana=&powercompare=eq&power=&toughnesscompare=eq&toughness=&maxresults=50&displaystyle=detail&x=0&y=0! Magic the Gathering] card game. The triangular hilt on the right-side sword was turned into a circular design on the final game box cover. But the original triangular hilt still appeared on the manual and 'Black' phone cards which came in the original 'long box' game release. It's last know owner was [[Agetec's]] producer Mark Johnson.
*'''Description:''' King's Field (US) cover concept art. Perhaps the rarest collectible of all, a one of a kind oil painting by renowned fantasy artist Gary Ruddell who has painted several works of art for the [http://www.abugames.com/shop.cgi?command=search&log=1&edition=0&cardname=&cardtext=&cardtype=&subtype=&condition=2&artist=Gary+Ruddell&color=&rarity=&style=Normal&manacompare=eq&convertedmana=&powercompare=eq&power=&toughnesscompare=eq&toughness=&maxresults=50&displaystyle=detail&x=0&y=0! Magic the Gathering] card game. The triangular hilt on the right-side sword was turned into a circular design on the final game box cover. But the original triangular hilt still appeared on the manual and 'Black' phone cards which came in the original 'long box' game release. It's last know owner was [[Agetec's]] producer Mark Johnson.


===King's Field 2: Production CDs===
===King's Field 2: Production CDs===
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*'''Game:''' King's Field 2 (King's Field in US)  
*'''Game:''' King's Field 2 (King's Field in US)  
*'''Description:''' CDs used by ASCII employee for King's Field 2 (US) project(s). It's not clear what data these CDs contain (beyond the information on the pictured label) or whether they are part of KF2 development or the KF2 Official Guide production (or both). But they originally belonged to the [[Tim Lindquist|graphic artist]] who designed several aspects of the Official Strategy guide so they are likely part of the Guide's production.
*'''Description:''' CDs used by ASCII employee for King's Field 2 (US) project(s). It's not clear what data these CDs contain (beyond the information on the pictured label) or whether they are part of KF2 development or the KF2 Official Guide production (or both). But they originally belonged to the [[Tim Lindquist|graphic artist]] who designed several aspects of the Official Strategy guide so they are likely part of the Guide's production.


===King's Field IV: Quo Card===
===King's Field IV: Quo Card===

Revision as of 02:25, 15 September 2011

Advertisements

Controller Box Flyer

  • ASCII advertisement flyer
  • Language: English
  • Description: Originally distributed in the box with ASCII's "Specialized Joystick" controller, the backside of this folded ASCII flyer (which advertises various pieces of PlayStation hardware), shows the original long box cover for King's Field(US) and several screenshots from the game.

Books

King's Field

Verdite Trilogy Perfect Guide (キングスフィールドⅠ・Ⅱ・Ⅲ 聖典)

  • Back/Spine/Front
  • Language: Japanese
  • Original Price: 1500 Yen ($15 approximately)
  • ISBN: 4-7973-1866-X
  • Description: 6x8 inches, 127 pages, few color pages but mostly black and white. Contains information on the first 3 Play Station games in the King's Field series. Has a few pages of interviews and pictures of collectibles, but mainly consists of stat tables for enemies, weapons, items and maps for each game.
  • Includes: Comes with book (looks similar to slip cover), slip cover (pictured), a secondary short slip (not shown), a 'fallout' registration postcard, and a green "bookmark" slip (not shown).




King's Field 2

King's Field Mapbook

  • Front
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: None
  • Original Price: $3.95 + Shipping
  • Description: A nice cover art and a few color pages of maps for King's Field 2 (King's Field in US) with key locations marked. An official product published by ASCII.
  • Includes: Comes with booklet.


King's Field Unauthorized Game Secrets

  • Back/Spine/Front
  • Language: English
  • Original Price: $14.99
  • ISBN: 0-780761-0765-5
  • Description: 8.5 x 11 inches, 162 pages, black and white. This unofficial (not licensed by KF's creators) guide contains general strategy tips, sketches of some items and enemies, and maps with key location marked. Mostly it contains a map by map walkthrough with tips for each area. By Kip Ward and Michael van Mantgem and published by Prima.
  • Includes: Comes with book.


King's Field Komplettlösung [Complete Solution]

  • Back/Spine/Front
  • Language: German
  • Original Price: 14.80 Mark ($10 approximately)
  • ISBN: 3-932823-51-6
  • Description: 6x8 inches, 112 pages, black and white. Contains complete maps for the game with key location marked, and a few screenshots, but mostly a text-based walkthrough by Michael Seebauer. Published by Hint Shop Komplettlösungen.
  • Includes: Comes with book.


King's Field II: Complete Visual Book

  • Front/Back
  • Language: Japanese
  • Original Price: 1600 Yen ($16 approximately)
  • ISBN: Unknown
  • Description: Official Japanese strategy guide for King's Field 2(Jap)
  • Includes: Comes with book, slip cover, secondary short slip cover.




King's Field 3

King's Field II: The Official Strategy Guide

  • Back/Spine/Front
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: None
  • Original Price: $12.95 + $2 Shipping and handling
  • Description: 9x11 inches, 128 pages, full color. A very nice guide printed on heavy paper and with well laid out photos. Contains the English '"Verdite Chronicles" which is a summary of the King's Field trilogy story (written by Agetec's Mark Johnson) and a few general gameplay tips. But mainly, it lists a map by map walkthrough followed by equipment, item, enemy and spell charts. Also includes a basic (but nice looking) set of maps for King's Field 2 (released as King's Field in the USA). Was only available by mail order.
  • Includes: Comes with book .


King's Field II Unauthorized Game Secrets

  • Back/Spine/Front
  • Language: English
  • Original Price: $14.99
  • ISBN: 0-7615-0950-X
  • Description: 8.5 x 11 inches, 128 pages, black and white. This unofficial (not licensed by KF's creators) guide contains a general strategy tip section, then maps with topical paragraphs about what to keep an eye open for in each area- arranged roughly in the order you will encounter them during play. By Kip Ward and published by Prima.
  • Includes: Comes with book.


King's Field III Strategy Visual Book: The Story of Verdite

  • Back/Spine/Front
  • Language: Japanese
  • ISBN: 4-7897-9023-1
  • Description: 9x11 inches, 111 pages, full color. Contains the Japanese '"Verdite Chronicles" which is a summary of the King's Field trilogy story and a few interviews, but mainly it gives detailed walkthrough for King's Field 3 including maps,and information on enemies, characters, spells and such.
  • Includes: Comes with book (looks similar to slip cover), slip cover (pictured), and a secondary short slip cover strip (brown-lower pictured).




King's Field 4

King's Field: The Ancient City Official Strategy guide

  • Back/Spine/Front
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: 0-7615-3796-1
  • Description: 10x17 inches, 111 pages, 32 color, rest black and white. A decent strategy guide with enemy and item lists, maps, and a step by step pictorial walkthrough
  • Includes: Comes with book


King's Field IV: Premium Book (在りし日の憧憬 [Longing for Days of Yore])

  • Back/Front
  • Language: Japanese
  • ISBN: none
  • Description: 4 1/2x5 inches, 11 pages, full color. A small art book given as a bonus for pre-ordering King's Field 4. Shows nice artistic scenes from the game arranged with a whimsical story setup.
  • Includes: Comes with book in sealed oversize plastic baggie.


Clothing

King's Field II(US) t-shirt

  • Front/Back
  • Colour: White
  • Description: Originally selling by mail for $10 + $2 shipping, these have a small ASCII Entertainment logo on chest area, and King's Field II(US) logo and cover art on the back.


PC Software

Sword of Moonlight

  • King's Field Game Making Tool.


Magazines

PS Extreme Volume 1, Issue 4

  • Cover
  • Game: King's Field(US)
  • Language: English
  • On Page: 32, 33, 34, 35
  • Description: Front page, and a four page review of King's Field(US), giving the game a worthy 95%!


PlayQuestion Special Volume 4

  • Cover
  • Game: King's Field III
  • Language: Japanese
  • On Page: 18 & 19, 20 & 21, 22 & 23
  • Description: A small, six page guide in the PlayQuestion magazine.


PlayStation Magazine (Jap) 5/31

  • Cover
  • Game: King's Field 3 and Pilot Style
  • Language: Japanese
  • On Page: 40 & 41, 42 & 43, 81
  • Description: A pictorial exploration of the KF3 game world showing off general aspects of it's gameplay. This issue also has a small editor's blurp mentioning that 5 copies of KF3:Pilot Style were to be given away to readers... where's a time machine when you need one!


PlayStation Magazine (US) Issue 55

  • Partial cover / Review
  • Game: King's Field The Ancient City
  • Language: English
  • On Page: 103
  • Description: A small review citing the usual 'slow moving' criticism, but also noting enthralling gameplay. Giving 2 out of 5 rating; send hate mail to Gary Steinman!


Music

King's Field Original Best Track

  • Back / Front
  • Region: Japan
  • Description: Somewhat rare, it has 33 tracks from all 3 KF PS1 games!


King's Field IV: Special Music Disc

  • Front/Disk
  • Region: Japan
  • Description: A rare promotional disk that contains two music tracks from KF4

Video

Other

King's Field: Concept Art Oil Painting

  • Oil on canvas
  • Game: King's Field 2 (King's Field in US)
  • Artist: Gary Ruddell
  • Description: King's Field (US) cover concept art. Perhaps the rarest collectible of all, a one of a kind oil painting by renowned fantasy artist Gary Ruddell who has painted several works of art for the Magic the Gathering card game. The triangular hilt on the right-side sword was turned into a circular design on the final game box cover. But the original triangular hilt still appeared on the manual and 'Black' phone cards which came in the original 'long box' game release. It's last know owner was Agetec's producer Mark Johnson.


King's Field 2: Production CDs

  • Developer's CDs
  • Game: King's Field 2 (King's Field in US)
  • Description: CDs used by ASCII employee for King's Field 2 (US) project(s). It's not clear what data these CDs contain (beyond the information on the pictured label) or whether they are part of KF2 development or the KF2 Official Guide production (or both). But they originally belonged to the graphic artist who designed several aspects of the Official Strategy guide so they are likely part of the Guide's production.


King's Field IV: Quo Card

  • King's Field IV Quo Card
  • Game: King's Field IV
  • Description: Quo Card, a Japanese form of gift card, printed with the logo for King's Field IV.

See also

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