Megaman Battle Network 3 White and Blue Differences Guide
By: The Dark Unknown
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--------------------------Table of Contents--------------------------
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A) Introduction to Megaman Battle Network 3 White and Blue
B) Difference 1: Battle Chips (Standard and GigaChips)
C) Exclusive GigaChip descriptions
D) Difference 2: Navis (MegaChips of Mistman and Bowlman)
E) Difference 3: Styles and Navi Customizer Blocks
F) Difference 4: Shop Merchandise
G) Miscellaneous Differences:
i) Box/Cart Art
ii) In-game Decoration
iii) Others
H) Important Information
i) History
ii) Credits
iii) Contact Me
iv) Copyright Information
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-------------------------A) Introduction-----------------------------
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Let's get down to business!
The main differences between the White and Blue version are:
1) GigaChips
2) Standard Chips
3) Navis you can fight + Navi Chips you can get
4) Styles and Navi Customizer Blocks related to the Style
These make White and Blue distinctively different in terms of Gameplay.
As most people ask: Which version is better? The answer depends on you.
I can only show you the difference, not force you to choose 1 version.
For those of you that have not played any previous Megaman Battle Network
titles, and don't have much knowledge of how MMBN Titles (especially, MMBN3)
work, here
is some info for you.
Megaman Battle Network 1/2/3 are all RPGs, with an Action genre mixed into the
Battles, and aren't related to the timeline of Megaman SideScroller Titles
(MM1-10, MMX1-7). Just a bit of info for all you MM Fans :P.
Basically, in the game you control Lan, the main character of the real world.
He (and you) can travel around the real world etc. At certain places (all of
which are somehow computerized), Megaman.EXE, Lan's Navi can plug/jack in into
the Internet World via the PET, or Personal Terminal.
Megaman goes around the Internet World (controlled by you as well), and can
travel from
place to place within the Internet. There are different types of Networks. Some
are just
jack/plug in points, with a Diamond shaped area. Others are part of the
network, like
ACDC Area 1-2-3 (which you can go through without plugging out) Within the
Internet Areas,
there are Viruses (which appear randomly, as of most RPGs). You get into a
Battle Sequence
(this is all explained in the Game Manual), where you select chips and fight in
realtime
in a stage like so:
[_][_][_][_][_][V]
[_][M][_][_][V][_]
[_][_][_][_][_][_]
M = Megaman (where he starts in the battle)
V = Viruses (can be in different places etc)
You are allowed to move around in the 9 panels to the left (3x3 area), which are
all Red. The rest are Blue, and show where the opponent can move.
Other opponent Navis will appear throughout the game, which you are able to
battle and perhaps gain chips from.
Chips gotten from Viruses or Navis can be put into a set of 30 chips, known as
Folders. All of this will be explained in the Instructions Manual that comes
with your game.
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-------------------------B) Difference 1-----------------------------
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~~BATTLE CHIPS: STANDARD AND GIGA CHIPS~~
The Battle Chips that are obtainable in each version are different. Firstly,
Standard Chips have shared codes amongst the two versions as well as
unique codes only found in one version. Example: AirSword has a * code
in Blue, but not in White; MetaGel 1 K can be found in Blue only, MetaGel
1 Y is only in White.
The more important difference between the Battle Chips: The Gigachips.
There are 5 unique Gigachips in each version. They are listed below. (NOTE:
Since GigaChips can't be traded, they remain exclusive to each version)
Note: Forte GS is a Capcom Promotion, and replaces Forte or Forte Another
in the Library.
+-----------------------------------------------------+
|     Chip Name     | Version |    Where to get it    |
|------------------+---------+------------------------+
|   Navi Recycle    |  White  |  UnderNet 4 Merchant  |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
|     Forte/Bass    |  White  |        Forte GS       |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
|      Serenade     |  White  |  Serenade Time-Trials |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
|       Double      |  White  |   NetBattle: Both     |
|     Punishment    |         |  carts need 3+ Stars  |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
| Proto Arm Sigma   |  White  |Proto SP(with 7 stars) |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
|    FolderBack     |  Blue   |  Undernet 4 Merchant  |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
|Forte/Bass Another |  Blue   |        Forte GS       |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
|  Darkness Aura    |  Blue   | Serenade Time-Trials  |
|-----------------------------------------------------+
|  Delta Ray Edge   |  Blue   | NetBattle: Both       |
|                   |         | carts need 3+ stars   |
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| Proto Arm Omega   |  Blue   |Proto SP (with 7 stars)|
+-----------------------------------------------------+
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-------------------C) Exclusive Gigachips Description-----------------
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For those who want to know what each chip does, in order to decide which
version to get, here's the list (Format is the same as the one I did in the
Netbsttle Strategy Guide for MMBN3).
The ones listed are only the exclusive ones. The V5 Navi Chips that are
shared between each version are not listed. The Gigachips are listed in
this order:
-->NaviRecycle (WX1)
-->FolderBack (BX1)
-->Forte/Bass (WX2)
-->Forte Another/Bass+ (BX2)
-->Serenade (WX3)
-->DarkAura (BX3)
-->Proto/Alpha Arm Sigma (WX4)
-->Proto/Alpha Arm Omega (BX4)
-->Balance (WX5)
-->Delta Ray Edge (BX5)
Please search the number allocated to the GigaChip [eg. BX1 or WX1].
Use the Search Function CTRL + F. WX is a White Exclusive Gigachip, and
BX is a Blue Exclusive Gigachip. The Gigachips that share the same number
(WX4 and BX4) are obtained in the same method in both versions.
NOTE: The numbers given to the Gigachips by ME, and are in NO WAY RELATED to
the game and its sorting system.
~~TEMPLATE~~
Number: ~Number given to make searching easier~
Name: ~Self-explanatory, its name~
Exclusive to: ~Exclusive to which version (White/Blue)
Obtaining Method: ~How you get it~
Requirements: ~Does it need anything special to activate, like the chip Hole.~
Damage: ~Damage it deals (Without Atk+)~
Code: ~The code of the chip (A-Z, *)~
Description: ~What the chip does~
Pros: ~Good things about this chip~
Cons: ~Bad things about the chip~
Effective with: ~What chips and combos it works well with.~
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Number: WX1
Name: Navi Recycle
Exclusive to: White
Obtaining Method: 200 BugFrags: Shop in Undernet 2
Requirements: None
Damage: Equal to last used Navi (as well as any Atk+)
Code: *
Description: Reuses the last Navi chip used, including any Navi+
or Atk+ you've used with it. If you haven't used a Navi Chip before using
Navi Recycle, it'll disappear. Also works on certain PAs.
Pros: Allows you to reuse any powerful Navi you've used, perfect for Navi
Chips like Darkman, Flashman, Plantman and Yamatoman. Also, PAs like
BigHeart, GutsShoot and BodyGrd can be recycled, allowing another PA for
just 1 chip. Gigachips like Serenade and Forte/Bass can be Recycled too.
It can also be Preset (50MB), effective for Folders which rely on Navis.
Cons: Doesn't work without Navi chips
Effective with: Lots of Navis.
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Number: BX1
Name: FolderBack
Exclusive to: Blue
Requirements: None
Obtaining Method: 200 BugFrags: Shop in Undernet 2
Damage: None
Code: *
Description: Recycles your Folder, meaning all chips you've used in the battle
can be reused again. Since Folderback itself is recycled, it means you have
unlimited chips. Preset Chip stays preset, plus Folderback acts as a
instant FullCust Chip.
Pros: Unlimited chips for hard battles like Forte/Bass SP. Allows reuseage
of strong PAs like PrixPower. It also resets Rush, Tango and Beat Support
NC Blocks in Netbattles.
Cons: Not many...the only con is that it acts as a FullCust for opponents
in Netbattle, and resets THEIR Rush/Beat/Tango.
Effective with: Everything!
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Number: WX2
Name: Forte/Bass
Exclusive to: White
Obtaining Method: Defeat Forte/Bass GS
Requirements: Hole Chip/ DarkLicense NCP
Damage: 90 (x15~)
Code: X
Description: Requires Hole to use. Forte/Bass appears, then shoots around
15 Airbursts horizontally across the Stage. These can be blocked by
obstacles. The shots are fired randomly down each row.
Pros: Long range, lots of hits. It can hit Prisms, doing massive damage.
Cons: Easily blocked with Rooks or other obstacles. Requires Hole Chip
or DarkLicense NCP.
Effective with: Navi+ and Atk+, obstacle removing chips.
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Number: BX2
Name: Forte Another/Bass+
Exclusive to: Blue
Obtaining Method: Defeat Forte/Bass GS
Requirements: Hole Chip/ DarkLicense NCP
Damage: 550
Code: X
Description: Requires Hole to use. Forte/Bass appears, then goes above
the enemy closest to him. He then uses "Earth Breaker", which is where
he hits down, hitting 1 vertical "row". Piercing, and it also cracks the
panels.
Pros: Can break practically any shield/Aura. Piercing, so it goes through
obstacles. It also hits Moles, since the chip hits the Panel itself.
Cons: Only 1 row, bad for multiple opponents.
Effective with: Navi+ and Atk+, Wind/AirSword to get enemies in line (if
there's more than 1)
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Number: WX3
Name: Serenade
Exclusive to: White
Obtaining Method: Finishing all Serenade TimeTrials
Requirements: Hole Chip/ DarkLicense NCP
Damage: 100 (x20~)
Code: S
Description: Requires Hole to use. Serenade appears, then she uses her
HolyShock, hitting and cracking panels. The hits are random.
Pros: Can be made to be more accurate. With the opponent left wit 1 Panel,
and Serenade powered with with Navi+ and Atk+, this chip is able to do
over 3000 damage (210 per hit, times 15-20), thus making this the STRONGEST
SINGLE CHIP IN THE GAME!
Cons: Not many...weak if you've been Areagrabbed lots.
Effective with: Navi+ and Atk+, lots of Areagrabs.
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Number: BX3
Name: DarkAura
Exclusive to: Blue
Obtaining Method: Finishing all Serenade TimeTrials
Requirements: Hole Chip/ DarkLicense NCP
Damage: None
Code: A
Description: Requires Hole to use. Megaman gets a 300 Aura. This can't
be broken unless a 300 damage single hit is used on the Aura.
Pros: The best Aura available in the game! It withstands most attacks,
only LifeSword, Bass+/Forte Another, certain pumped up V5 Navis and
PrixPower can break it. It can be made to a 600 Aura by standing on
HolyPanels. It can also be Preset (55MB)
Cons: Requires Hole, waste of Hole, since other Gigachips do immense damage.
Also can be removed with a NorthWind.
Effective with: Sanctuary/HolyPanel, AntiSword (for LifeSword), AntiNavi
(Bass+, V5s etc)
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Number: WX4
Name: Proto/Alpha Arm Sigma
Exclusive to: White
Obtaining Method: Defeating Proto/Alpha SP
Requirements: None
Damage: 50 (x16)
Code: V
Description: Proto/Alpha appears in the middle panel (where Megaman
usually appears in Battles), then fires its Lightning Bolt, doing 400 base
damage to the side rows, and 800 base damage to the middle row.
Pros: The second most damaging Single chip in MMBN3, it can do up to 160
x16 damage to the middle row, almost as good as Serenade's insane damage.
This DOESN'T REQUIRE HOLE, meaning you can practically defeat an opponent
with just this chip.
Cons: If there's an obstacle over the panel where Proto/Alpha appears,
then the chip won't work.
Effective with: Obstacle removers (AirShot? GutsPunch? Poltergeist?),
Navi +, Atk +.
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Number: BX4
Name: Proto/Alpha Arm Omega
Exclusive to: Blue
Obtaining Method: Defeating Proto/Alpha SP
Requirements: None
Damage: 500
Code: V
Description: Proto/Alpha appears in the middle panel (where Megaman
usually appears in Battles), then fires its Nuclear Missile forward, doing
500 damage. If it hits an obstacle/opponent in front, then it wil explode,
doing 500 damage to all 9 surrounding panels. However, if the missile
travels OFF the screen, it does 500 damage to the back two rows.
Pros: Although this cannot compare to P/AAS' crazy damage, it does have
spreading capibilties.
Cons: If there's an obstacle over the panel where Proto/Alpha appears,
then the chip won't work.
Effective with: Obstacle removers (AirShot? GutsPunch? Poltergeist?),
Navi +, Atk +.
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Number: WX5
Name: Balance (Double Punishment)
Exclusive to: White
Obtaining Method: Netbattling with opponents that have at least 1 Star.
A 1/32 chance of getting it. You must play in Real Mode though.
Requirements: None
Damage: 1/2 of FULL HP
Code: Y
Description: Bolts of Lightning comes down on everyone (including the
person
who used the chip), and takes away 1/2 their FULL HP. (You are left with
1 HP if it does too much damage)
Pros: Can quickly defeat high HP opponents (you can get up to 3000HP, so 1500
damage.)
Cons: Damages you, can leave you with low HP.
Effective with: LifeSword (comes in Y code), Murmasa: Can do damage equal
to your HP loss, in this case, at least 1/2 your HP. Strong PAs that do
heavy damage. Tango Support (To recover you when Balance hits you down to low
HP)
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Number: BX5
Name: Delta Ray Edge
Exclusive to: Blue
Obtaining Method: Netbattling with opponents that have at least 1 Star.
A 1/32 chance of getting it. You must play in Real Mode though.
Requirements: None
Damage: 220 X 3
Code: Z
Description: Protoman's Triangle/Delta Attack. Protoman appears, and
slashes the opponent, doing 220. If you press A at the correct time (with
a flashing cursor), then Protoman can hit up to 3 times, doing 660.
Pros: High Damage, good accuracy.
Cons: Bad Code, requires good timing. Hard to master...
Effective with: Atk +10 or 30, Flashman, Plantman (to stop opponent)
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~~NAVIS AND MEGACHIPS~~
Aside from 2 Navis, all the rest of them that you find in MMBN3 will remain the
same in both versions. The Navi Mistman V1 to V4 can only be found in White
Version, and the navi Bowlman V1 to V4 can only be found in Blue Version. Both
are located in the same location (Location disclosed to prevent spoilers)
You can only obtain the chips Mistman V1, V2, V3 and V4 in White, and you
must trade or use Library Compare from a Blue Cartridge to get Bowlman's
chips. Same with Bowlman, Bowlman V1, V2, V3 and V4 is only obtainable
in Blue. However, Mistman V5 and Bowlman V5 are obtainable in both versions,
in ~SPOILERS~ +SP Mode, by defeating the respective SP Navi.+
Punk, Mr. Famous' new Navi, can be found in Blue Version only. There is
simply no Navi in the place of Punk in White Version. Unfortunately, Punk
doesn't yield a chip. Punk's Chip is a Capcom Event Promotion only.
The only item you get from Punk is Zenny.
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-------------------------E) Difference 3-----------------------------
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~~STYLES AND NAVI CUSTOMIZER BLOCKS~~
One of the biggest differences between White and Blue Versions is the Unique
Style of each version. White has Ground Style, while Blue has Shadow Style.
Ground Style has the ability to crack panels using a Charged Buster Shot.
If Ground Style's Charged Buster hits any obstacle or Virus, the Panel
it is on gets cracked. HeatGround is an exception, since the flame itself
counts as an obstacle, so the 3 Panels in front are cracked.
Shadow Style has the ability to turn Invisible, similar to the chip Invis,
using a Charged Buster Shot. Megaman will turn invisible for a few seconds
(2-3). If any Weapon +1 NC Blocks are put into the Navi Customizer, then
the Invis Charged Buster reverts to the Element Charged Shot, at LV1.
Through Ground Style you can obtain the Navi Customizer Blocks: SetGrass
(LV2), SetIce (LV3), SetMagma (LV4) and SetHoly (LV5), which turn the normal
panels on the stage into that type. Set Holy only turns your normal panels to
Holy Panels. These NC Blocks are the same as the ____Stage (The ____ being
the type of panels it changes the panels to)
Shadow Style gives the Navi Customizer Blocks: ShadowShoes, FloatShoes,
AntiDamage. ShadowShoes ignores Cracked Panels, which
means stepping over a Cracked Panel will not cause it to break. FloatShoes
neglects the bad effects of Panels: Damage standing on Magma Panels,
Sliding on Ice Panels, and Slowing down on Sand Panels, but not the good
effects, like recovering on Grass Panels, or 1/2 damage on HolyPanels.
However, FloatShoes does NOT prevent poison from Poison/Swamp panels.
AntiDmg is a combination of Reflect and the chip AntiDamage. If you
press