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==Function==
==Function==
Since only four characters can be in the active "battle" party at one time, once the party grows to more than that the rest can wait in the wagon until switched in. Up to four characters can ride in the wagon. Where the wagon is available, the player can rearrange the party any time. The wagon is not typically available in caves, dungeons, or castles, preventing the player from having anything to fall back on if his characters run low and forcing him to make due with what he currently has at his disposal; however, some items such as the [[Baron's Bugle]] can summon it. Additional characters can be stored in [[Ruida's Tavern]].
Since only four characters can be in the active "battle" party at one time, once the party grows to more than that the rest can wait in the wagon until switched in. Up to four characters can ride in the wagon. Where the wagon is available, the player can rearrange the party any time. The wagon is not typically available in caves, dungeons, or castles, preventing the player from having anything to fall back on if his characters run low and forcing him to make due with what he currently has at his disposal; however, some items such as the [[Baron's bugle]] can summon it. Additional characters can be stored in [[Patty's Party Planning Place]].


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
The wagon is obtained from [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] at the [[Last Chance Saloon]] after convincing him to help out, and he joins the party as a guest for a time. When he leaves the party in [[Mintos]] to study under, he leaves his horse and wagon in [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|the Hero]]'s care.
The wagon is obtained from [[Hank Hoffman Jr.]] at the [[Last Chance Saloon]] after convincing him to help out, and he joins the party as a guest for a time. When he leaves the party in [[Mintos]] to study under, he leaves his horse and wagon in [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]]'s care.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
The wagon is purchased from the Curiosity Shop in [[Fortuna]]. Said shop is only open at night, and the wagon is offered at the low cost of 300 [[gold]] coins. This is required in order to start taming monster companions.
The wagon is purchased from the Curiosity Shop in [[Fortuna]]. Said shop is only open at night, and the wagon is offered at the low cost of 300 [[gold]] coins. This is required in order to start taming monster companions.


Some elephant monsters (like [[Eyevory tusk-tusk]]) can banish a party member to the wagon, requiring the player to switch them back in at the start of the next round. Similarly, one of the effects of confusion on party members is that they may leave for the "peace and quiet" of the wagon.
Some elephant monsters (like [[Eyevory tusk-tusk]]) can banish a party member to the wagon, requiring the player to switch them back in at the start of the next round. Similarly, one of the effects of confusion on party members is that they may leave for the "peace and quiet" of the wagon.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
In ''Dragon Quest VI'', the wagon is obtained in [[Somnia]] after the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|The Hero]] and [[Carver]] capture the horse, [[Peggy Sue]].
In ''Dragon Quest VI'', the wagon is obtained in [[Somnia]] after the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|The Hero]] and [[Carver]] capture the horse, [[Peggy Sue]].


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
The wagon works a little differently in this installment. Since the party composition is fixed, the wagon is instead used to house the [[Krak Pot|alchemy pot]].
The wagon works a little differently in this installment. Since the party composition is fixed, the wagon is instead used to house the [[Krak Pot|alchemy pot]].


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
==={{DQMCH}}===
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:DQIV group and wagon.png|''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''
File:DQIV group and wagon.png|''Dragon Quest IV'';
Image:HoffmanWagon.png|''Dragon Quest IV''
Image:HoffmanWagon.png|''Dragon Quest IV'';
Image:DQV Wagon.png|''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' monsters in the back of the wagon.
Image:DQV Wagon.png|''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' monsters in the back of the wagon.
Image:DQVI_Wagon.png|''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''
Image:DQVI_Wagon.png|''[[Dragon Quest VI]]'';
Image:DQMCH group.png|''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''
Image:DQMCH group.png|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart'';
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[[Category:Dragon Quest V vehicles]]

Revision as of 03:07, 5 February 2020

Dragon Quest VIII

The wagon is a mechanic first introduced in Dragon Quest series that facilitates larger parties.

Function

Since only four characters can be in the active "battle" party at one time, once the party grows to more than that the rest can wait in the wagon until switched in. Up to four characters can ride in the wagon. Where the wagon is available, the player can rearrange the party any time. The wagon is not typically available in caves, dungeons, or castles, preventing the player from having anything to fall back on if his characters run low and forcing him to make due with what he currently has at his disposal; however, some items such as the Baron's bugle can summon it. Additional characters can be stored in Patty's Party Planning Place.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The wagon is obtained from Hank Hoffman Jr. at the Last Chance Saloon after convincing him to help out, and he joins the party as a guest for a time. When he leaves the party in Mintos to study under, he leaves his horse and wagon in The Hero's care.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

The wagon is purchased from the Curiosity Shop in Fortuna. Said shop is only open at night, and the wagon is offered at the low cost of 300 gold coins. This is required in order to start taming monster companions.

Some elephant monsters (like Eyevory tusk-tusk) can banish a party member to the wagon, requiring the player to switch them back in at the start of the next round. Similarly, one of the effects of confusion on party members is that they may leave for the "peace and quiet" of the wagon.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

In Dragon Quest VI, the wagon is obtained in Somnia after the The Hero and Carver capture the horse, Peggy Sue.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

The wagon works a little differently in this installment. Since the party composition is fixed, the wagon is instead used to house the alchemy pot.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart

Gallery

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