Copyright 2000 Megacosm.  All rights reserved.
Author: A.C.
Email: devildog@megacosm.com

Title: Gauntlet: Legends (Dreamcast) Secrets
FAQ Version: 0.30
Last Revision: June 11, 2000

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Table of Contents

A. Revision History
B. Author's Notes
C. Secret Characters
   a. The Alter Egos
   b. Hidden Characters
D. Secret Levels
E. Legendary Weapons
F. Rumors and Lies
   a. Lies
      1. Missing: Sorceress
      2. No Alter Egos?
      3. No Secrets?
      4. Better Stats = Nothing?
   b. Rumors
      1. Dream World
      2. Ice World
      3. Playable Sumner
G. Credits
H. Legal

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A. Revision History
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- June 11, 2000: HUGE CORRECTION on obtaining the ALTER 
  EGOS (see "Secret Characters") Legendary Weapons still in 
  progress.  I apologize for the initial error.  This FAQ 
  is under R&D, and is subject to change. (v.30)

- June 10, 2000: The Birth of this FAQ.  Legendary Weapons 
  section to be added in the next update. (v.25)

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B. Author's Notes
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This FAQ is not an in-depth walkthrough.  Rather, it is a 
conglomeration of character statistics and secrets, hidden 
levels, and strange easter eggs and tricks.  Megacosm 
Magazine is the owner and holder of this FAQ's copyright.  
Do not distribute, copy, or modify without a written 
consent from the author, Alfred Charles N or Megacosm.  
Currently, only two sites house the "Gauntlet Legends 
(Dreamcast) Secrets" FAQ with the author's approval: 

GameFAQs
http://www.gamefaqs.com

Megacosm
http://www.megacosm.com

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C. Secret Characters
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In the Dreamcast incarnation of Midway's "Gauntlet Legends" 
there eight main characters to select, including:

   1.  Warrior
   2.  Dwarf
   3.  Valkyrie
   4.  Knight
   5.  Wizard
   6.  Sorceress
   7.  Archer
   8.  Jester

In addition to these characters, there are four alter-egos 
(see "The Alter Egos").  And, according to Midway, the Sega 
Dreamcast version includes four secret characters (see the 
incomplete "Hidden Characters").

1. THE ALTER EGOS

Embodying mythical creatures and animals, the four alter 
egos (the alter egos of the extension characters have 
yet to be uncovered -- read more below) are better equipped 
than their "regular" counterparts; the reason being that 
their starting/maximum stats (attributes) are significantly 
higher.  For example, the Warrior has a starting speed of 
350, while his alter ego, the Minotaur, has a starting 
speed of 400.  In addition, the Minotaur's maximum speed 
of 850 is more than the Warrior's maximum speed of 750.  

<Selecting the Alter Egos>

In order to select the respective alter egos (of the 
Warrior, Valkyrie, Wizard, or Archer) your main character 
must be at level 25.  After reaching the milestone, save 
it under the "Character Management" option (press "start" 
in the Tower). 

Return to the "Character Management" option after saving 
the game; this time select "New".  A small popup should 
appear, warning you about losing your current character.  
Confirm your selection with a "yes."  An initial input box 
should then appear (the 3-character initial box).  Use the 
SAME initials you used for your original character.  Then, 
holding the TURBO button, select the character you passed 
the game with.  There should be a portrait of an alter ego 
in the character select box.  Press A or start.  Voila!

Please note that you must reach level 25 with the specific 
character in order to select his alter ego.  Therefore, if 
you want to select the Minotaur, reach level 25 with the 
Warrior, etc.  If you are uncertain which alter ego belongs 
to what character, use the chart provided below:

Warrior -----> Minotaur
Valkyrie ----> Falconess
Wizard ------> Jackal
Archer ------> Tigress

IMPORTANT NOTE: This alter ego trick DOES NOT WORK with the 
Dwarf, Knight, Sorceress, or Jester.  After testing a 
variation of things, including passing the game twice, we 
could not obtain their respective alter egos.  Our 
investigation continues.

For reference, the remaining unlocked alter egos are:

Dwarf -------> Ogre
Knight ------> Unicorn
Sorceress ---> Medusa
Jester ------> Hyena

2. HIDDEN CHARACTERS

So far, the hidden characters within the game are just 
speculations and rumors, talk that have spun throughout DC
forums.  Sumner, the good wizard, is one of the characters 
frequently mentioned (he is playable in the PSX and N64 
versions?).  Another possible hidden character is Pojo the 
Chicken, which was easily accessible in the Arcade 
version.  In the Dreamcast version, however, the EGG code 
does not work (neither does the Armored Warrior code RAT). 

The other possible characters could be, in fact, the 
remaining alter egos (Ogre, Unicorn, Medusa, and Hyena).  
Since the Level 25 method (above) only works for the 
original four characters (we tested all eight of them), the 
other alter egos could possibly be obtained by special 
codes or items. 

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D. Secret Levels
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This section is still under construction.  

* Mausoleum (Mirror) confirmed in Valkyrie's Castle World.  
More information on this later.  

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E. Legendary Weapons
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This section is still under construction.  (Look for an 
update in a few days)

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F. Rumors and Lies
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A lot of lies are circulating around the gaming community 
about the Dreamcast version of Gauntlet Legends.  The 
purpose of this section is to eradicate / clarify the cloud 
of misconception surrounding this cheap thrill of a game.  

THE LIES

Lie 1 - MISSING: SORCERESS

Not only is the sorceress in this game, she fires it up!  
In fact, Midway increased her Turbo (Level 3) attack 
radius from the arcade version, which suffered heavily 
from its fixed position and inability to stun bosses.  

Lie 2 - NO ALTER EGOS

The ALTER EGOS ARE IN THE GAME!  The guys over at the 
Megacosm office are playing a level 32 Jackal and a level 
48 Minotaur.  However, we have yet to obtain the elusive 
alter egos of the Dwarf, Knight, Sorceress, and Jester.

In order to get the other alter egos, however, read "Secret 
Characters" above.  Remember to save the alter ego files in 
a separate character slot for it will erase your existing 
characters (similar to when you start a new character).

Lie 3 - NO SECRETS

Midway not only confirmed four hidden characters, but it 
also printed that fact on the package art.  In addition, 
Midway has included secret levels (Mausoleum in reverse is 
an example) in their Dreamcast translation.

Lie 4 - BETTER STATS = NOTHING?

Not true.  The fallacy of this belief can be demonstrated 
through the ability of magic.  We tested two characters 
side by side.  One Warrior had a magic rating of 200, the 
other had 450.  When we used the magic shield (press 
turbo + magic) on the 200-magic Warrior, it yielded a 
puny result.  The shield's was narrow with a small radius, 
filling less than 1/8 of the screen.  On the other hand, 
the 450-magic Warrior's shield was adequate, yielding a 
circumference of 1/5 the screen.

THE RUMORS

Rumor 1 - UNLOCKABLE DREAM WORLD.  

Most likely false, considering the Dream World was one of 
the last worlds to be completed in the development stage 
of the arcade game, Gauntlet: Dark Legacy.  Since the 
Dreamcast conversion of Gauntlet: Legends and development 
of the arcade sequel overlapped, to fit Dream World in the 
Dreamcast conversion of Legends would have been difficult. 

Rumor 2 - UNLOCKABLE ICE WORLD

More likely than Rumor 1.  The Ice World was complete 
in a three-month old beta version of Gauntlet: Dark 
Legacy.

Rumor 3 - PLAYABLE SUMNER

If Sumner (the holographic wizard) is playable in the PSX 
or N64, then this rumor may hold water.  Otherwise, forget 
about it.  

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G. Credits
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Author: Alfred Charles N - "A.C."

Any finds, corrections, etc. can be submitted to 
DevilDog@megacosm.com.  

Special Thanks:

* GameFAQs - http://www.gamefaqs.com - No site has a higher 
  information density. 

* Megacosm - A proud crew of artists and talents.  It is 
  always a privelege to work there.  

* USMC - For giving me motivation each day.  Joining the 
  ranks next summer! 

* Pascal Vellet - My business buddy in crime.
* Wayne Ma - Thanks for the Gauntlet information.
* Polar Bear - Haa!?
* Chan Chin Shan - Hard working and always confident.
* Twenty One (Tuan) - My second brother.
* Jorge V. - The Sega tester.
* My Family - The strangest, lovable megamix you will ever 
  find. 
* Razorclaw X - Thank you for the Alter Ego feedback.

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H. Legal
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Do not distribute, copy, or modify this FAQ by any mean 
without written consent from Megacosm or the author.  

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