Caught Shorthanded
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Excuse me! Yes, you, sir! If I might have a moment of your time?
My─ Oh! I know you! It's me─Nanaphon! You helped me audition at the Gold Saucer, remember!?
Surely you haven't forgotten my performance!?
My name is Nanaphon, and I'm here as a representative of the Gold Saucer. The thing is, my employers are holding one of their special limited-time events, where all attractions reward fifty percent more MGP... The campaign has been so successful, however, that we're having trouble catering to the unexpectedly enormous crowds! ...Thus do you find me accosting passersby, and offering temporary positions on our staff as attraction guides. Might you be interested in helping out in exchange for a generous payment? Wonderful! I'll let my supervisor know to expect you at Entrance Square in the Gold Saucer! You...you've been to the Saucer before, haven't you? If you don't have a ticket for admission, I hear that young man over there is simply giving them away!
As I said, I'll send my supervisor to meet you at Entrance Square. You shouldn't be waiting long!
And if you have any trouble boarding the airship, you can always appeal to the kindness of strangers. As a matter of fact, that well-heeled youth over there has a reputation for astounding generosity! |
Oho! I come to greet our recruited helper, and who should it be but Master Surname!
Greetings, good sir, and thank you for coming! You've not been waiting overlong, I hope?
I am Roland, the fellow entrusted with overseeing the daily affairs of this fine establishment.
As Nanaphon will have explained, we are seeking temporary assistants for our terribly overworked Saucer staff. The sheer number of attractions can be overwhelming for visiting guests, hence the need for dedicated guides. Aside from providing information, one of their most vital duties is suggesting which amusements might best suit a particular individual's tastes. Your first task, then, shall be to visit a staff member in each of the five squares, and receive an explanation of the available attractions. Once you feel comfortably enlightened, I ask that you speak with our chief attendant here. He will put your newfound knowledge to a practical test! |
Visit each of the squares in turn, and listen carefully to the staff's explanations. I shall be waiting... |
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Master Roland has informed me of your impending employment. Shall we commence your education in Round Square's attractions?
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Cliffhanger. | Leap of Faith. | ||
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Ah, you must be our new guide-in-training. Where shall we start?
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Any Way the Wind Blows. | The Slice Is Right. | Cuff-a-Cur. | The Moogle's Paw. | ||||
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Fresh meat for the grinder, eh? Welcome to the family!
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Crystal Tower Striker. | Doman mahjong. | ||
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Our fledgling guide returns! Do you think yourself prepared to meet and assist actual guests?
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Let us put you straight to work, then! Come along!
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Hah hah hah! Is that you, Forename?
...Working as a guide, you say? Well, I could use some suggestions. Hah hah hah! You look like the helpful sort!
You see, I'm having a terrible time choosing which game to play. In my younger days, I would impress the ladies with my vigorous pugilism, but I wonder if excelling at one of these amusements might have a similar effect...? |
Might I suggest Doman mahjong? | Might I suggest Cuff-a-Cur? | Might I suggest Triple Triad? | |||
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Forename! What brings you to the Gold Saucer?
...I see. Perhaps you might help me then. Excuse me, might I ask for some assistance?
I needed some time away from the Coliseum, but even in play I hope to find ways to improve my bladework. Would any of these diversions serve such a role? |
Might I suggest Any Way the Wind Blows? | Might I suggest Crystal Tower Striker? | Might I suggest the Slice Is Right? | |||
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Fancy meeting you here. Taking a break from breaking rock, eh?
...Ah, more work than play, then. Either way, I could do with some advice... You work here, yes? If you have a moment, I could do with some advice...
What kind of amusing things do they have for a miner like me? I've spent endless hours clambering about mountains and such, so I can handle some jumping and climbing. |
Might I suggest the Moogle's Paw? | Might I suggest Leap of Faith? | Might I suggest Lord of Verminion? | |||
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Thank you, Master Surname─that should be sufficient for the moment. Now, I've reviewed the reports of your performance...
...And it seems every guest with whom you spoke was most pleased with your recommendations! An outstanding effort! Why, I might almost be convinced to take you on as a full-time employee!
...And it seems you hit the mark with one or two of your recommendations. A fair attempt, considering your lack of experience in the position!
...And it seems our guests were, without exception, rather underwhelmed by your recommendations. Perhaps more attention needs be paid to the subtle predilections displayed by each visitor, hmm? |
Success rate aside, I was personally impressed by your genuine enthusiasm and unfailing politeness.
What think you, Master Surname? Would you care to join our Gold Saucer family in a more official capacity? |
Ahem! Master Roland! If you will recall our discussion, this was never to be more than a temporary arrangement─
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Ahahaha! A jest, my good man, merely a jest! I could never ask Master Surname to abandon his chosen profession to alleviate a dilemma of our own making!
I shall, however, thank you again for donating your precious time. Pray accept my heartfelt gratitude...and be sure to collect your payment before you leave! |
I, too, must once more express thanks for your timely assistance.
This “dilemma,” as Master Roland puts it, is a serious one, and I fear our dearth of guides may yet prove disastrous. Should you be willing to stay on a while longer, there is more work to be done... But let us keep accounts current, shall we? Your wages, sir. |