From: ttd2269@cc.utah.edu (Tu Dang)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video.sony
Subject: Ranma 1/2 FAQ V.1
Date: 14 Dec 1996 18:24:34 GMT

This FAQ is only a start, so please feel free to e-mail me corrections or 
new stuff... thanks!

RANMA ½ 
BATTLE RENAISSANCE FAQ
Version 1.0 
By-Tu T. Dang Arcadium Operative (tu.dang@m.cc.utah.edu)

Story:
	From what I can tell of the introduction of the game and the 
beginning of the story mode, the gang take a trip.  Its a typical day at 
the Tendo training hall and while everyones chasing everyone else around, 
Kuno offers them the idea of going on a trip.  (I believe the story line 
is similar to the Ranma ½ The Movie 2.  But, Im not exactly sure.)  Kuno's 
family probably bought the island and are building an amusement park 
there. Then some oni (goblin or Japanese troll) is haunting the island 
and involves itself with the group.  From here, each character has their 
own little story that unfolds (for example Ranmas story line is that 
Akane is kidnapped by the oni and he has to go and rescue her).  


Game Play and Control:

The game play is very similar to Tekken 2.  
Each character has the typical moves: 
Right Punch	(RP)
Left Punch	(LP)
Right Kick	(RK)
Left Kick	(LK)
Some characters can rotate themselves in the z-plane.  
Here are some typical moves for everyone.

Downed Opponent:
D+RP
D+LK

Ultimate Techniques:
To do certain special attacks certain conditions must be met
Power Gage Desperation	(PD)  	Your Power meter full to execute this move.
Life Desperation	(LD)  	Your Life meter flashing to do this move.
Super Desperation	(SD)	Your Life meter flashing and Power meter full.
You can fill your Power meter anytime by holding down any attack button.  
Characters are also able to do taunts that will lower the opponents Power 
meter.  But taunts will leave your character defenseless.  
Taunt			(LP+RK)


Ranma Saotome

Story:
	From what I can figure, Akane is kidnapped from the group by the 
oni.  Of course Ranma has go to save her.  In order to defeat the oni, he 
must travel around the island destroying special magical markers that 
will help him defeat and locate the oni.  Of course I cant understand or 
read Japanese, so Im only guessing here.

Throws:

RP + RK			Ride Em Cowboy
LP + LK			Leg Head Grab

Special Attacks:

F+LP, RP		Chestnut Roasting on An Open Fire Technique
F+LP, RP, LP		Chestnut Roasting on An Open Fire Technique Revised
D, F+LP (RP)		Moko Takabisha
D, D+LP (RP)		Hiryu Shoten Ha
F, F+RP			Punch, Elbow Combo
F, F+RK			Lunge Kick
F (hold)+RK		Ankle Kick
B, RP			Sidestep Force Punch
B, RK			Back Flip

Combo Attacks:

LP, RP, RK, LK		3 Punches, Force Punch	
LP, RP, LK, RK 		3 Punches, Punch & Elbow Mix
LP, LP, LK		2 Punches, Kick
LP, LP, LP		3 Punch Combo
LP, LK			Punch, Kick

Ultimate Techniques:

F+LP+RP, U		PD-Super Hiryu Shoten Ha
D, B+RP+LK		SD-Reverse Moko Takabisha


Akane Tendo

Story:
	Apparently, the oni has somewhat seduced Ranma away.  Of course, 
Akane could care less about Ranmas flirtatious attitude, but of course 
she wont let him go that easily.  Akane seeks out the oni to give a 
little payback to the oni and Ranma of course.

Throws:

LP+LK			Smash Down
DF+LP+RK (+RP+LK)	Grab & Toss

Special Attacks:

D, D+LP (RP)		Ground Pound
D, F+LK (RK)		Double Spin Kick
F, F+RP			Double Lunge Punch
F (hold)+RK		Sweep
B, RK			Flip Kick
RP+RK			Sidespin

Combos:

LP, RP, LP, RK		3 Punches, Flip Kick
LK, RK, RK, LK		2 Dead Leg Kicks, 2 Sweeps
LP, LP, LP		3 Punch Combo
LP, RP, LP		3 Punch Combo
LP, LK			Punch, Kick
LK, RK, LK, RP		Dead Leg Kicks, Double Lunge Punch, 

Ultimate Techniques:

D, F+LK+RK		PD-Tendo Ultimate Technique
F, D, B+RP		LD-Flame Attack
F, D, B+RP+LK		SD-Rushing Punch
 

Ryoga Hibiki

Story:

Throws:

LP+LK			Shoulder Toss
F+LK+RK (+LP+RP)	Back Snap(s)

Special Attacks:

RP+RK			Reeling Hard Punch
D, F+LP (RP)		Shishi Hoko-dan
D, D+LP (RP)		Batsai Tenken
F, F+RP			Uppercut
F (hold)+RP		Headbutt
F (hold)+RK		Sweep
B+RP			Gut Punch

Combos:

LP, RP, RK, RP, RP	2 Punch, Sweep, Gut Punch, Headbutt Combo
LP, D+RP, RP, RP	2 Punch, 2 Uppercut Combo
LP, RP, LK, RP		2 Punch, Kick, Reeling Hard Punch
LP, LP, LP		3 Punch Combo
LP, LK			Punch, Kick

Ultimate Techniques:

D+LP+RP, U		PD-Super Shishi Hoko-dan
F, D, B+LP+RP		LD-Neck Grapple
F, D, B+RP+LK		SD-Lost Vengeance
 

Genma Saotome

Story:

Throws:

LP+LK			Panda Toss

Special Attacks:

DF+LP (RP)		Sweep, Hammer Drop (+Uppercut)
B+LP, LP		Hammer Flip
B+LP, RP		Punch, Hammer Splitter
F+LP, RP		Mad Panda Rush
F+LP, RP, LP		Mad Panda Rush Revised
F, F+RP			Double Punch
F, F+LP			Hammer Split
F (hold)+RP		Torpedo
F (hold)+RK		Low Torpedo
B, RP			Double Punch Combo				
RP+RK			Sidestep

Combos:

B, RP, RK, RP		Double Punch, Kick, Head Torpedo
LP, RP, RP, RP		Punch, Hammer, Uppercut, Double Jab
LP, RP, LK, RK		Punch, Hammer, Low Kick, Sweep

Ultimate Techniques:

DB, F+RP+LK		PD-Rushing Punches
F, D, B+RP		LD-Panda Hug
F, D, B+RP+LK		SD-Animal Frenzy
  

Shampoo

Story:
	Of course, Ranma is shunning Shampoo as usual, but then the oni 
kidnaps Ranma and takes him away.  Its up to Shampoo to save Ranma and no 
one better stand in her way

Throws:

LP+LK			Leg Flip Takedown

Special Attacks:

D, F+LK (RK)		Cartwheel Kick(s)
D, F+LP (RP)		Hammer Drop
D, B+LK (RK)		Leg Thrust
F, F+RP 		Uppercut
F, F+RK			Skyscraper Kick
F (hold)+RP		Strong Punch
F (hold)+RK		Leg Brush
B, RK			Crescent Kick
RP+RK			Spinning Jump Kick

Combos:

LK, RK, LK, RK, RK	Dead Leg Kicks, Skyscraper Kick, Crescent Kick
LP, RP, RP		2 Punch, Uppercut
LK, LK			Dead Leg Kicks
LP, LP, LP		3 Punch Combo
LP, LK, LK		Punch, Dead Leg Kicks
LP, LP, LK, LK		2 Punch, Dead Leg Kick Combo
LP, RP, RK, RP		2 Punches, Sweep, Strong Punch

Ultimate Techniques:

D, B+LK+RK		PD-Sky Rocket Kick
F, D, B+LP+RP		LD-Amazon Frenzy
F, D, B+RP+LK		SD-Spinning Ball Attack
 

Ryu Kumon

Story:

Throws:

LP+LK			Takedown

Special Attacks:

F+RP			Eagle Claws
B, F+LK (RK)		Eagle Talons (+Arc Kick)
D, B+LP (RP)		Aura Arc
DF+LP (RP)		Sho Ryu Ken
F+RK			Shoulder Ram
RP+RK			Spinning Back Fist

Combos:

LP, LP, RP, RP		3 Punch, Eagle Claws
RP, RK, RP, LK		Punch, Sweep, Gut Punch, Shoulder Ram
LP, LP, LP		3 Punch Combo
LP, RP, RP		2 Punches, Eagle Claws
RP, RK, LK, RP		Punch, Sweep, Kick, Uppercut

Ultimate Techniques:

F, B+LK+RK		PD-Tornado Fury
F, D, B+RP+LK		SD-Ultimate Army
 

Tattewaki Kuno

Story:

Throws:

LP+LK			Piledriver

Special Attacks:

F+LP, RP		Sword Net
F+LP, RP, LP		Sword Net Revised
DF+LP (RP)		2 Sword Attack
B, F+LP (RP)		Stab(s)
F, F+RP			Head Smack
F (hold)+RP		Low Arc
F (hold)+RK		Sword Butt
B, RK			Full Orbit
F, F+RK			Half Moon
DF+LP			2 Sword Slash
DF+RP			3 Sword Slash
RP+RK			Sidestep

Combos:

RP, RP, RK		Head Smacks, Half Moon
D (hold)+RK, RK, RK, RK, RP	Leg Cutters, Force Attack
RP, RP, RK		Head Smacks, Low Arc, Half Moon
The next two combos can end with RK-Half Moon
RP, RP, LP		Triple Crescent Moon
RP, RP, RP (LK)		Head Smacks, Low Arc

Ultimate Techniques:

B, D, F+RK		PD-Sutsutsutsut
F, D, B+RP		LD-Dadadadadada
F, D, B+RP+LK		SD-Ultimate Sword Technique


Happosai

Story:

Throws:

LP+LK			Leg Trip

Special Attacks:

D, F+LP (RP)		Pineapple Bomb
DF+LP (RP)		Flying Phoenix
DB+LK (RK)		Slide
RP+RK			Headbutt

Combos:

LP, RP, LP		2 Punches, Head Butt
D (hold)+RP, RP, RP, RK	Ultimate Head Banger Action
LP, RP, LK, LK		2 Punches, Jump Attacks

Ultimate Technique:

B, F+RP			PD-Super Pineapple Bomb
F, D, B+RP		LD-Crazy Mule Attack
F, D, B+RP+LK		SD-Image Shadow Creation


Secrets:

So far nothing.  If anyone knows of any, let me know or post them 
around.  Thanks.


Acknowledgments:


Thanks go out to:

Rumik-Soft and Shokagukan for making this wonderful game.
Meanbean (bean@aisi.com) for help with the Ultimate Techniques.
Freddy  (www.aiai.com/~freddy/animepsx) for running an excellent 
anime/PSX page.