Party
The party refers to a set of playable characters that carry out the progress of a game. Originally introduced in Dragon Quest II, and made customizable in Dragon Quest III, it has become a staple of the Dragon Quest series.
Appearances
Dragon Quest II
Dragon Quest II did not offer any customization of party members. Instead, the hero must recruit his two cousins, the Prince of Cannock and the Princess of Moonbrooke.
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Mechanics
Lineup
Some Dragon Quest games offer the position of party members in battle to be customized. The position of each member affects how often an enemy will target them. Note that this does not affect the success or failure of said attacks, simply whom they're directed at.
The base formula for calculating party position targeting in most games is:
| Lineup Position | Targeting Percentage |
|---|---|
| 1st | 40% |
| 2nd | 30% |
| 3rd | 20% |
| 4th | 10% |
In Dragon Quest VIII it is:
| Lineup Position | Targeting Percentage |
|---|---|
| 1st | 35% |
| 2nd | 35% |
| 3rd | 20% |
| 4th | 10% |
