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LOLONG ODYSSEY: Official Game Manual
Welcome to Lolong, an immersive educational RPG where vocabulary, strategy, and cultural heritage collide! In this game, you will journey through Agusan del Sur, battling mythical enemies while learning the language and traditions of the Manobo and Lumad people.
🎮 1. Game Controls
Lolong is designed to be played seamlessly using your keyboard.
•	Type Letters (A-Z): Instantly select tiles from the grid to build your word.
•	Backspace: Undo your last selected tile.
•	Enter (Return): Execute your Attack, confirm an answer, or proceed to the next screen.
•	Spacebar: Open the Pause Menu.
•	Tab Key: Open / Close the Help Panel.
•	P Key: Print and save your Certificate of Completion (available at the end of a chapter).
•	Note: You can also use your mouse to click on UI buttons and letter tiles.
⚔️ 2. Game Modes
Mode A: Word Battle (Chapters 1-3)
Defeat enemies by spelling the correct Manobo translations of the provided hint words!
1.	Check the Hint: A  hint letter will appear on the grid.
2.	Spell the Word: Select tiles from the grid to spell the corresponding Manobo word.
3.	Damage Calculation: Longer and more complex words deal more damage (similar to Scrabble scoring).
4.	Watch the Timer: You have a limited time per turn. If the timer runs out, the enemy will attack you!
5.	Scramble: If you are stuck, you can hit the Scramble button to reset the board (but beware, this forces the enemy to attack!).
Mode B: Question & Answer (Chapters 4-5)
Test your knowledge of the lore and artifacts you've discovered!
1.	Read the story or question presented on the scroll panel.
2.	Select the correct letters to spell out the exact answer.
3.	Upon answering correctly, an explanation will type out to provide more educational context before you attack.
🧪 3. Inventory & Potions
Throughout your adventure, you will collect powerful potions. Each potion is deeply tied to the cultural heritage of the region.
•	🌿 Banwa’s Blessing (Heal): * Lore: "Banwa" means community or homeland, symbolizing collective healing energy.
o	Effect: Automatically restores 70% of your maximum HP.
•	💪 Manobo Might / Banwas (Buff): * Lore: Honors the Manobo tribe, reflecting native strength and spiritual energy.
o	Effect: Increases your next attack's damage by up to 60% based on how many letters you use.
•	❄️ Frostbite Elixir (Defend): * Lore: Inspired by the cool, refreshing spirit of Agusan del Sur’s Highland climates.
o	Effect: Freezes your opponent, significantly reducing the damage of their next attack.
•	☠️ Lumad’s Wrath (Poison): * Lore: Pays homage to the Lumad people, whose connection to the land gives this brew a spiritual edge.
o	Effect: Infects the enemy, dealing 3% of their Max HP as damage every second for 5 seconds.
•	✨ Diwata’s Bind (Cleanse/Debuff): * Lore: Inspired by mystical Diwata spirits known for their control over supernatural forces.
o	Effect: Cleanses you if you are poisoned or weakens the enemy's attack effectiveness.
🗺️ 4. Progression & Rewards
•	Coins: You earn 100 Coins for every level you successfully complete. These can be used in the Map Shop to buy more potions.
•	Artifacts: Certain boss levels reward you with ancient Artifacts. Take time to read their descriptions to learn more about the local history!
•	Certificates: Completing a Chapter will generate a personalized Certificate of Completion. Press 'P' on this screen to take a screenshot and save it to your computer to show your teacher or friends!
•	Leaderboards: Be quick! The game tracks how many seconds you spend in each chapter. Your time and total coins are submitted to the global leaderboard.
💡 5. Tips for Adventurers
•	Save your Potions: Don't use Banwa's Blessing if you only lost a little health. Save it for the boss fights!
•	Combo Attacks: Use Lumad's Wrath early in a boss fight so the poison deals damage while you are figuring out the next word.
•	Watch the Colors: If the timer turns Yellow, you have 30 seconds left. If it turns Red, you have 10 seconds. Hurry!
