Mortal Kombat: Deception's Konquest Dialogue/Training

Basic Training
Ah, Shujinko! You have arrived! Let us begin... You have a long way to go, but every step is a victory. How you maneuver in kombat plays as much a part of your strategy as how you punch or kick. Tapping toward or away from your opponent will guide your movements. Your first exercise will be to step toward me three times. Then, step away from me three times.

Do not assume that offensiveness is always the correct path to victory. A hasty retreat can give you the space you need to plan your next attack. By quickly tapping twice away from your opponent, you can perform a Backward Dash. Put distance between us by performing three Backward Dashes away from me.

Know a fighting style like you would know yourself. Let no attribute escape you. Try to strike me once with four different basic attacks to understand their unique characteristics.

Often you can perform different attacks with the same button by pressing in a direction at the same time. For example, pressing towards your opponent while attacking will execute a different attack. Now, Shujinko, strike me with each of your high punch attacks.

Next, Shujinko, I will show you attack variations. Some attacks can be executed by combining the +Control Pad and an attack button. These attacks will often strike your opponent in different locations. In the Mantis fighting style, A will initiate an attack to your opponent's chest. However, by holding Back+A, you will attack your opponent's knees. Strike me with each of your high and low attacks.

A mixture of high and low attacks can overcome the defenses of even the most determined foe. Strike me with two high attacks and two low attacks.

Try again. Always remember, the direction you press is the same direction you move.

Do not be dismayed. Remember to tap AWAY from me to get out of my range.

Try again. Practice chips away the rough edges. It is important that you understand how each attack button executes its own attack.

Try again. Remember, my pupil, that you must press away from your opponent before you attack.

Every warrior has the potential to effortlessly link his or her moves into one long attack combination. For example, You can combine attacks by pressing B and B in rapid succession. Test your attack combo skills. Execute the short form of this combo.

You show the makings of a promising student. Not many of my pupils would have understood the technique of combining attacks so quickly! Now try the full Combo moves.

Next, Shujinko, you will learn the might of the Power Attack! Power Attacks do more damage than normal attacks. Most are performed by combining attack buttons with the +Control Pad. Perform these Power Attacks so that I may see that you have learned.

I will now show you the art of Pop-Up Attacks. These moves will give you the advantage by keeping your opponent in the air long enough to execute a combo. Your opponent cannot block while being popped in the air. This is indicated by his blue Fight State indicator light just below his health meter. Like Power Attacks, these moves are also performed by combining the attack buttons with the +Control Pad. Now, Shujinko, show me you understand Pop-Up Attacks.

Excellent! Now try to follow a Pop-Up Attack with another attack while your opponent is still in the air. This is called 'juggling.'

Though the road may be rough, the strong persevere. You must be sure to press the buttons in quick succession.

You do not seem to fully understand Power Attacks. Begin again.

I do not think you understand Pop-Up Attacks. You must repeat the lesson.

I will now show you the basics of defense. A defensive warrior can block an attack by holding R while his opponent strikes. You must now attempt to block four of my strikes.

Excellent. Now block four low attacks.

Ducking below your opponent is an effective tactic to avoid high attacks. Duck under these three high attacks by pressing diagonally down and away from me on the +Control Pad.

An excellent way to tire out your opponent is to evade his attacks. Evade three of my punches by quickly tapping up or down on the +Control Pad as I attack.

You must learn to protect yourself. Blocking skills are key to survival.

Your opponent may attack from above or from below. You must learn to defend from either direction.

Be like the wind. You must be elsewhere when your opponent attacks.

If you should become an accomplished warrior, you will likely have studied many different fighting styles. Each fighting style has its strengths and weaknesses. Weapons are also frequently used in kombat. You will likely have learned to use many during your many years of training. Press the Style Change button to cycle through your current fighting styles.

Now strike me with an attack from each of your three fighting styles.

I do not think that you fully understand fighting styles. You will need to repeat this lesson.

It is a well known fact that when your opponent attacks, he is also vulnerable to your attack. You must be able to recognize this opportunity. Keep your eye on the red Fight State indicator light below your opponent's health meter. When it lights up, he is exposed to your attack. You will do more damage to your opponent when the red light is on. Try to dodge my attack and then counter with another attack.

Good! Now duck under my high attack and then counter with an attack of your own.

I have already taught you combo attacks. These attacks can do much damage to your opponent. If you should find yourself being attacked by a string of combo moves, you cannot block after the first hit. There is a method, however, for breaking a combo attack. This is what is called a Breaker. A Breaker is performed by holding 'block' and pressing toward your opponent with the +Control Pad. Try to break my combo three times by holding 'block' and pressing the +Control Pad toward me.

Perhaps I am not making myself clear. I will need to repeat this lesson with you.

Not quite, Shujinko. I know these are difficult, but you must try again.

Many of the skills you have learned can be used together. By combining fighting styles, you will truly become a master of Mortal Kombat. Linking fighting styles together will enhance your attack. Show me you understand by performing these Style-Branching combos.

By launching your opponent into the air, you leave your opponent vulnerable to combos. Try these Pop-Up combos.

I am impressed with your aptitude for learning martial arts, Shujinko. But I must put you to the test to see if you try understand the intricacies of combo attacks. Show me you can perform this advanced style branch combo.

You almost had it, but you still need practice. Try again.