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	DQ VIII Android Farebury Moon.jpg\|Night moon after the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} are chased out of [[Farebury]] in {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])		DQ VIII Android Farebury Moon.jpg\|Night moon after the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} are chased out of [[Farebury]] in {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
	DQ VIII Android ~~Day~~.jpg\|		DQ VIII Android Daybreak.jpg\|
	DQ VIII Android ~~Night~~.jpg\|		DQ VIII Android Nightfall.jpg\|
	</gallery></center>		</gallery></center>

Antiyonder: /* Gallery */

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	DQ VIII Android Moon.jpg\|Night moon after the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} are chased out of [[Farebury]] in {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])		DQ VIII Android Farebury Moon.jpg\|Night moon after the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} are chased out of [[Farebury]] in {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
	DQ VIII Android Day.jpg\|		DQ VIII Android Day.jpg\|
	DQ VIII Android Night.jpg\|		DQ VIII Android Night.jpg\|

Antiyonder at 04:40, 20 March 2023

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	==={{DQ5}}===		==={{DQ5}}===
	Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].		Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].
	In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[Knick-~~knacks~~]] known as the {{Slime curio}}.		In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[Knick-knack]] known as the {{Slime curio}}.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===

Antiyonder at 07:36, 19 February 2022

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	Time will never pass in the [[Alefgard\|Underworld]], as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.		Time will never pass in the [[Alefgard\|Underworld]], as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.

			Additionally, the defeat of [[Orochi]] and a [[Manoza\|particular]] [[Boss troll]] results in the arrival of a new day.

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
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	Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the {{NPC}}s.		Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the {{NPC}}s.

	The Night light and Tick-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an inn until evening instead of morning to fly by night.		The Night light and Tick-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an [[inn]] until evening instead of morning to fly by night.

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Time behaves similarly to the presentation in {{VIII}}, in that time will pass in towns and the camera will briefly shift to the sky if the time of day changes while the ~~party~~ is in town. In this game, a clock is viewable on the map screen. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in {{X}}, necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.		Time behaves similarly to the presentation in {{VIII}}, in that time will pass in towns and the camera will briefly shift to the sky if the time of day changes while the {{Party 11}} is in town. In this game, a clock is viewable on the map screen. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in {{X}}, necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.

	Players can change the time of day by staying at an inn or campsite. However, methods of staying the night that are free of charge but are ''not'' campsites do not work like this; staying at a free inn such as the ~~hero~~'s house in [[Cobblestone]] will automatically change the time to the next morning.		Players can change the time of day by staying at an [[inn]] or campsite. However, methods of staying the night that are free of charge but are ''not'' campsites do not work like this; staying at a free [[inn]] such as the {{Hero 11}}'s house in [[Cobblestone]] will automatically change the time to the next morning.

	==={{DQB}}===		==={{DQB}}===
	A complete day to night cycle takes a mere ten minutes to finish, with 6 for day, 3 for night, and 1 for evening. Being a real-time game, several monsters can be found snoozing out in the open at night. [[Ghost]]s and their brethren will also appear more frequently at night, stalking the player.		A complete day to night cycle takes a mere ten minutes to finish, with 6 for day, 3 for night, and 1 for evening. Being a real-time game, several monsters can be found snoozing out in the open at night. [[Ghost]]s and their brethren will also appear more frequently at night, stalking the player.

			==Gallery==
			<center><gallery>
			DQ VIII Android Moon.jpg\|Night moon after the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} are chased out of [[Farebury]] in {{VIII}}. ([[Cell phone]])
			DQ VIII Android Day.jpg\|
			DQ VIII Android Night.jpg\|
			</gallery></center>

	{{Series_mechanics}}		{{Series_mechanics}}

	[[Category:Recurring elements]]		[[Category:Recurring elements]]

Antiyonder at 11:44, 15 February 2022

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	It takes 88 steps to shift from day to evening, and another 32 steps for true night to set in for a total of 120 (and vice versa) Several castles will bar entry during night, claiming that the monarch has already retired. Using the [[Chimaera wing]] or [[Zoom]] spell will reset the time to day.		It takes 88 steps to shift from day to evening, and another 32 steps for true night to set in for a total of 120 (and vice versa) Several castles will bar entry during night, claiming that the monarch has already retired. Using the [[Chimaera wing]] or [[Zoom]] spell will reset the time to day.

	Time will never pass in the Underworld, as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.		Time will never pass in the [[Alefgard\|Underworld]], as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.

	==={{DQ4}}===		==={{DQ4}}===
	''IV'' retains the 120 step rotation in all versions, with the 3D remakes also adding early morning and evening periods to towns and castles. These new time-frames function identically to day and night respectively, with only the lighting being affected.		{{IV}} retains the 120 step rotation in all versions, with the 3D remakes also adding early morning and evening periods to towns and castles. These new time-frames function identically to day and night respectively, with only the lighting being affected.

	During {{DQ4 Chapter 3}}, the time will ultimately change to night if the player works until closing time at the [[Weapon shop]] of [[Lakanaba]].		During {{DQ4 Chapter 3}}, the time will ultimately change to night if the player works until closing time at the [[Weapon shop]] of [[Lakanaba]].
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	==={{DQ5}}===		==={{DQ5}}===
	Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].		Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].
	In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[Knick-knacks]] known as the Slime curio.		In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[Knick-knacks]] known as the {{Slime curio}}.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of ''VI'', with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[Yuji Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:		Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of {{VI}}, with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[Yuji Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:
	{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of {{Dragon Quest VI}} concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}		{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of {{Dragon Quest VI}} concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}

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	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
	Time flows on a hidden clock as in ''VIII'', only it will now pass during battle as well. This has no effect on an encounter aside from presentation. Time will no longer pass in towns.		Time flows on a hidden clock as in {{VIII}}, only it will now pass during battle as well. This has no effect on an [[encounter]] aside from presentation. Time will no longer pass in towns.

	Certain [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX\|~~quests~~]] can only be undertaken at night.		Certain [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX\|Quests]] can only be undertaken at night.

	==={{DQ10}}===		==={{DQ10}}===
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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Time behaves similarly to the presentation in ''VIII'', in that time will pass in towns and the camera will briefly shift to the sky if the time of day changes while the party is in town. In this game, a clock is viewable on the map screen. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in ''X'', necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.		Time behaves similarly to the presentation in {{VIII}}, in that time will pass in towns and the camera will briefly shift to the sky if the time of day changes while the party is in town. In this game, a clock is viewable on the map screen. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in {{X}}, necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.

	Players can change the time of day by staying at an inn or campsite. However, methods of staying the night that are free of charge but are ''not'' campsites do not work like this; staying at a free inn such as the hero's house in [[Cobblestone]] will automatically change the time to the next morning.		Players can change the time of day by staying at an inn or campsite. However, methods of staying the night that are free of charge but are ''not'' campsites do not work like this; staying at a free inn such as the hero's house in [[Cobblestone]] will automatically change the time to the next morning.

Antiyonder at 05:15, 25 January 2022

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	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of ''VI'', with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[~~Yūji~~ Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:		Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of ''VI'', with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[Yuji Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:
	{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of {{Dragon Quest VI}} concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}		{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of {{Dragon Quest VI}} concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}

Antiyonder at 05:02, 25 January 2022

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	==Mechanics==		==Mechanics==
	==={{DQ3}}===		==={{DQ3}}===
	It takes 88 steps to shift from day to evening, and another 32 steps for true night to set in for a total of 120 (and vice versa) Several castles will bar entry during night, claiming that the monarch has already retired.		It takes 88 steps to shift from day to evening, and another 32 steps for true night to set in for a total of 120 (and vice versa) Several castles will bar entry during night, claiming that the monarch has already retired. Using the [[Chimaera wing]] or [[Zoom]] spell will reset the time to day.

	Time will never pass in the Underworld, as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.		Time will never pass in the Underworld, as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.
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	Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the {{NPC}}s.		Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the {{NPC}}s.

	The ~~night~~ light and ~~tick~~-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an inn until evening instead of morning to fly by night.		The Night light and Tick-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an inn until evening instead of morning to fly by night.

	==={{DQ9}}===		==={{DQ9}}===
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	[[Category:Recurring elements]]		[[Category:Recurring elements]]

ErdreanSecretary: /* Mechanics */

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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Time behaves similarly to the presentation in ''IX'', ~~such as flowing through battles~~ and ~~ceasing~~ in ~~towns~~. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in ''X'', necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.		Time behaves similarly to the presentation in ''VIII'', in that time will pass in towns and the camera will briefly shift to the sky if the time of day changes while the party is in town. In this game, a clock is viewable on the map screen. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in ''X'', necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.

			Players can change the time of day by staying at an inn or campsite. However, methods of staying the night that are free of charge but are ''not'' campsites do not work like this; staying at a free inn such as the hero's house in [[Cobblestone]] will automatically change the time to the next morning.

	==={{DQB}}===		==={{DQB}}===

Antiyonder at 01:55, 31 October 2020

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	As in real life, time passes in several installments of ~~''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]''~~. The time of day will affect how ~~[[Non-Player Character\|~~NPC]]s behave, which shops are open, and will trigger certain story events to take place.		As in real life, time passes in several installments of {{Main Series}}. The time of day will affect how {{NPC}}s behave, which shops are open, and will trigger certain story events to take place.

	In addition to letting time flow naturally, players can manipulate the heliosphere by way of casting [[Tick-tock]] or using the [[Night light]]. Doing either will call in the sun for an early morning.		In addition to letting time flow naturally, players can manipulate the heliosphere by way of casting [[Tick-tock]] or using the [[Night light]]. Doing either will call in the sun for an early morning.
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	''IV'' retains the 120 step rotation in all versions, with the 3D remakes also adding early morning and evening periods to towns and castles. These new time-frames function identically to day and night respectively, with only the lighting being affected.		''IV'' retains the 120 step rotation in all versions, with the 3D remakes also adding early morning and evening periods to towns and castles. These new time-frames function identically to day and night respectively, with only the lighting being affected.

	During ~~[[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3\|~~Chapter 3]], the time will ultimately change to night if the player works until closing time at the [[Weapon ~~Shop~~]] of [[Lakanaba]].		During {{DQ4 Chapter 3}}, the time will ultimately change to night if the player works until closing time at the [[Weapon shop]] of [[Lakanaba]].

	==={{DQ5}}===		==={{DQ5}}===
	Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].		Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].
	In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[~~knick~~-knacks]] known as the Slime curio.		In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[Knick-knacks]] known as the Slime curio.

	==={{DQ6}}===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of ''VI'', with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[Yūji Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:		Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of ''VI'', with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[Yūji Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:
	{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of Dragon Quest VI concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}		{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of {{Dragon Quest VI}} concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}

	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
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	==={{DQ8}}===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the ~~NPCs~~.		Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the {{NPC}}s.

	The night light and tick-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an inn until evening instead of morning to fly by night.		The night light and tick-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an inn until evening instead of morning to fly by night.
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	Time behaves similarly to the presentation in ''IX'', such as flowing through battles and ceasing in towns. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in ''X'', necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.		Time behaves similarly to the presentation in ''IX'', such as flowing through battles and ceasing in towns. The shift from day to night takes considerably longer than it did in ''X'', necessitating the new camping system for players to exercise control over when they set forth to adventure.

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''~~===		==={{DQB}}===
	A complete day to night cycle takes a mere ten minutes to finish, with 6 for day, 3 for night, and 1 for evening. Being a real-time game, several monsters can be found snoozing out in the open at night. [[Ghost]]s and their brethren will also appear more frequently at night, stalking the player.		A complete day to night cycle takes a mere ten minutes to finish, with 6 for day, 3 for night, and 1 for evening. Being a real-time game, several monsters can be found snoozing out in the open at night. [[Ghost]]s and their brethren will also appear more frequently at night, stalking the player.

	{{Series_mechanics}}		{{Series_mechanics}}
	[[Category:Recurring elements]]		[[Category:Recurring elements]]

Antiyonder at 18:50, 27 January 2020

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	As in real life, time passes in several installments of ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]''. The time of day will affect how ~~NPCs~~ behave, which shops are open, and will trigger certain story events to take place.		As in real life, time passes in several installments of ''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]''. The time of day will affect how [[Non-Player Character\|NPC]]s behave, which shops are open, and will trigger certain story events to take place.

	In addition to letting time flow naturally, players can manipulate the heliosphere by way of casting [[Tick-tock]] or using the [[Night light]]. Doing either will call in the sun for an early morning.		In addition to letting time flow naturally, players can manipulate the heliosphere by way of casting [[Tick-tock]] or using the [[Night light]]. Doing either will call in the sun for an early morning.

	==Mechanics==		==Mechanics==
	===~~''[[Dragon Quest III]]''~~===		==={{DQ3}}===
	It takes 88 steps to shift from day to evening, and another 32 steps for true night to set in for a total of 120 (and vice versa) Several castles will bar entry during night, claiming that the monarch has already retired.		It takes 88 steps to shift from day to evening, and another 32 steps for true night to set in for a total of 120 (and vice versa) Several castles will bar entry during night, claiming that the monarch has already retired.

	Time will never pass in the Underworld, as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.		Time will never pass in the Underworld, as it is shrouded in a veil of perpetual darkness.
	===~~''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''~~===
			==={{DQ4}}===
	''IV'' retains the 120 step rotation in all versions, with the 3D remakes also adding early morning and evening periods to towns and castles. These new time-frames function identically to day and night respectively, with only the lighting being affected.		''IV'' retains the 120 step rotation in all versions, with the 3D remakes also adding early morning and evening periods to towns and castles. These new time-frames function identically to day and night respectively, with only the lighting being affected.

	During [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]], the time will ultimately change to night if the player works until closing time at the [[Weapon Shop]] of [[Lakanaba]].		During [[Dragon Quest IV Chapter 3\|Chapter 3]], the time will ultimately change to night if the player works until closing time at the [[Weapon Shop]] of [[Lakanaba]].
	===~~''[[Dragon Quest V]]''~~===
			==={{DQ5}}===
	Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].		Time will not pass when traveling the world map as a child, with certain scenes taking place at night such as the investigation of [[Uptaten Towers]].
	In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[knick-knacks]] known as the Slime curio.		In adulthood, time functions as it did in the previous two games. The sample of [[Lunar Zoombloom]] and the [[Wagon]] can only be obtained at night, as well as [['The Big Book of Beasts']] and the [[knick-knacks]] known as the Slime curio.

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''~~===		==={{DQ6}}===
	Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of ''VI'', with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[~~Yuji~~ Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:		Day and night cycles do not exist in any version of ''VI'', with time only passing during cutscenes. In a Febuary 9th, 1996 interview with Famitsu magazine [[Yūji Horii]] explains the reasoning for the removal of the feature as:
	{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of Dragon Quest VI concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}		{{quote\|style=1\|quote='''''The story of Dragon Quest VI concerns the world of dreams and the real world, with the player moving back and forth frequently. Adding in the day and night system on top of the two worlds would make things very complicated, both from a developer's standpoint and a player's point of view.'''''\|source=\|console=\|align=center\|bgcolor=66b3ff}}

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''~~===		==={{DQ7}}===
	Night is not limited to cutscenes in the seventh quest, with the majority of areas in the past being kept in a supernatural gloom until the protagonists liberate them.		Night is not limited to cutscenes in the seventh quest, with the majority of areas in the past being kept in a supernatural gloom until the protagonists liberate them.

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''~~===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the NPCs.		Time will now pass on its own, even if the player is standing still. Exquisite detail has been utilized for the polygon model of the sun and the prisms of light reflected in the "camera" when the player looks to the sky in first-person view. If the night falls or morning dawns within a town, the camera will shift to the sky for the transition and to load the new activities for the NPCs.

	The night light and tick-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an inn until evening instead of morning to fly by night.		The night light and tick-tock do not appear, but the player can opt to rest at an inn until evening instead of morning to fly by night.

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''~~===		==={{DQ9}}===
	Time flows on a hidden clock as in ''VIII'', only it will now pass during battle as well. This has no effect on an encounter aside from presentation. Time will no longer pass in towns.		Time flows on a hidden clock as in ''VIII'', only it will now pass during battle as well. This has no effect on an encounter aside from presentation. Time will no longer pass in towns.

	Certain [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX\|quests]] can only be undertaken at night.		Certain [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX\|quests]] can only be undertaken at night.
	===~~''[[Dragon Quest X]]''~~===
			==={{DQ10}}===
	Being an online game, time will pass whether the player is logged in or not. The complete shift from day to night takes 36 minutes.		Being an online game, time will pass whether the player is logged in or not. The complete shift from day to night takes 36 minutes.

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	===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===		===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
	A complete day to night cycle takes a mere ten minutes to finish, with 6 for day, 3 for night, and 1 for evening. Being a real-time game, several monsters can be found snoozing out in the open at night. [[Ghost]]s and their brethren will also appear more frequently at night, stalking the player		A complete day to night cycle takes a mere ten minutes to finish, with 6 for day, 3 for night, and 1 for evening. Being a real-time game, several monsters can be found snoozing out in the open at night. [[Ghost]]s and their brethren will also appear more frequently at night, stalking the player.

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