Chrono Trigger Novel Survey Questions

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Novel Questions

1. There is no doubt that the novel flows best without many game elements, such as HP/MP and certain items or Techs. Do you agree with this philosophy, and are what Techs, items, and game elements otherwise unessential to the story would you like to see remain?
   
   
   
2. How do you feel about added dialogue and involvement for Crono in general?
   
   
   
3. Do you feel the 3-character rule established by the "Conservation of Time Theorem" should remain in the novel as presented in the game?
   
   
   
4. Certain parts of the story provide opportunities to allow secondary characters to take on active roles (Ian and Jonas of Chapter 4 of the Demo Chapters are perfect examples). How do you feel about allowing secondary characters to have such roles? What do you think about adding new supporting characters to the story?
   
   
   
5. Do you think any boss battles should be excluded?
   
   
   
6. Should Spekkio take on different forms in the novel?
   
   
   
7. What do you believe is Spekkio's true form?
   T'pole (Small frog) Kilwala Goblin Omnicrone Masa/Mune Pink Nu Other (Explain Above)
   
   
8. When Frog is faced with the choice to kill Magus in the novel, should he choose to let Magus live or to have his revenge?
   
   
   
9. At the end of the novel, should Frog remain in his cursed form, or should he be returned to his human form?
   
   
   
10. Is there anything that you think of that should be left out of the novel?
    
    
    
11. How much importance should healing magic have in the novel? Would it make sense to limit its use to certain characters?
    
    
    
12. What do you think is the meaning or significance of the suspended characters (Crono, etc.) at the end of the Black Omen? (See also forum topic)
    
    
    
13. Since the pendant is made of Dreamstone, should it be described as blue or red throughout the story? Why?
    
    
    
14. What/who do you think is the Entity?
    
    
    
15. Final comments about the novel in general?
    
    
    

Demo Chapter Questions

1. Which chapter was your favorite and why?
   
   
   
2. Scale of 1-10 for Chapter 2
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3. Scale of 1-10 for Chapter 3
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4. Scale of 1-10 for Chapter 4
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5. Scale of 1-10 for Chapter 5
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6. How was the opening of Chapter 2?
   
   
   
7. For currency, would you prefer the novel to use G, Gold, Gil, or something different (specify)? (See also poll)
   
   
   
8. An Ancient Language, which is based on Latin, was established to add more depth to the legend and the Kingdom of Zeal. What do you think about this concept? (See also forum topic)
   
   
   
9. What did you like/dislike most from Chapter 2?
   
   
   
10. What did you like/dislike most from Chapter 3?
    
    
    
11. What did you like/dislike most from Chapter 4?
    
    
    
12. What did you like/dislike most from Chapter 5?
    
    
    
13. Did you feel that there were any issues in these chapters that should be addressed?
    
    
    
14. Did the descriptive narration adequately portray the scenery and storyline for you?
    
    
    
15. Thoughts on the events of the fair in the novel?
    
    
    
16. Does Crono act as you would have imagined him?
    
    
    
17. What were your thoughts about the Tent of Horrors scene?
    
    
    
18. What were your thoughts during Crono's arrival in Truce 600AD?
    
    
    
19. What did you think of Crono's exploration of the castle?
    
    
    
20. Do you feel that Lucca is being portrayed accurately?
    
    
    
21. How did you like the extra scene with Lucca and Taban conversing over finding Crono and "the girl" in Chapter 3?
    
    
    
22. Did you notice the change from "Knights of the Square Table" to "Knights of the Royal Squadron," who sit around the Square Table? Do you agree with this?
    
    
    
23. Do you feel the battle scenes in Manoria Abbey did the action justice?
    
    
    
24. What was your favorite fight scene?
    
    
    
25. You may have noticed that main being designations such as Humans and Mystics were capitalized but specific types (hench, diablo, man, woman) were not. How did this work for you?
    
    
    
26. What did you think of Frog's entry?
    
    
    
27. Did you feel Frog's dialogue was handled properly?
    
    
    
28. The two captured soldiers, Ian and Jonas, are given active roles in the novel. What are your thoughts about this new twist for the novel?
    
    
    
29. What was your favorite part of the whole Manoria Abbey segment?
    
    
    
30. What did you think of the additional scene at the end of Chapter 4 involving Yakra II?
    
    
    
31. How was the scene portraying the reunion between the King and Queen?
    
    
    
32. How did you feel about the portrayal of Crono and Lucca's relationship as friends?
    
    
    
33. Do you feel that Marle's character was accurately portrayed?
    
    
    
34. What do you think about the progression of Crono and Marle's relationship thus far?
    
    
    
35. Many characters received names in the novel that they didn't have before, including King Malcolm Guardia XXI, Chancellor Clarus, brothers Knight Captain Aron and Chef Cal Abelcain, Fritz's father Frederick, Crono's neighbor Celia, and soldiers Ian and Jonas. Do you agree with this addition?
    
    
    
36. Final comments about the Demo Chapters?