Editing Commands

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{{nihongo|'''Commands'''|コマンド|Komando}} are a recurring game element in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. They are the primary mechanic for actions in the field. There are two Command systems that appear in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series: the Command Menu and the Command Deck.<!--WHICH ONE DOES CODED FALL UNDER?-->

The Command Menu appears in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''.

The Command Deck appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''.

==Command Menu==
[[File:Command Menu (Station of Awakening) TwT KHII.png|thumb|The Command Menu as it appears in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' when set to a generic design and/or when in the [[Dive to the Heart]]]]
The ''Command Menu'' allows the player to execute the highlighted action, which can be chosen from the various options. The player can browse through the menu and select commands using the D-pad, then use {{button|right}}, {{button|x}} ({{button|c}} in Japan) or {{button|dsa}} (depending on the platform and the game) to execute the highlighted command.

In certain circumstances, some commands in the menu may be blanked out or disabled, either before certain functions are introduced to the player, during periods when certain abilities cannot be used, or when an ability or attack has disabled commands. Additionally, in games with a [[MP Charge]] system, commands that empty the MP Gauge and trigger MP Charge have their named colored in yellow.

In certain situations, such when using specific [[Team Attack]]s (such as [[Tangled Twist]]) and Situation Commands, or during battle phase changes, the Command Menu will entirely disappear, only reappearing once the related sequence has ended.

The recurring commands that appear in the Command Menu are:
*[[File:Attack Command icon KHII.png]] {{nihongo|'''[[Attack]]'''|たたかう|Tatakau}}: Allows the player to execute a basic attack combo with their equipped weapon. The Attack command is the default action for the player, as it will be highlighted automatically after executing other commands. In certain situations, Attack will be replaced by a secondary function, such as "Talk" or "Shoot".
*[[File:Magic Command icon KHII.png]] {{nihongo|'''[[Magic]]'''|まほう|Mahou}}: Allows the player to select a basic magic to cast from a sub-menu. In PS2 releases of ''Kingdom Hearts'', the Magic sub-menu includes [[summon]]s.
*[[File:Item Command icon KHII.png]] {{nihongo|'''[[Items]]'''|アイテム|Aitemu}}: Allows the player to use an equipped consumable item from a sub-menu.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', additional commands are added to the Command Menu, along with a second page accessible by pressing {{button|left}} on the D-pad.
*[[File:Drive Command KHII.png]] {{nihongo|'''Drive'''|ドライヴ|Doraivu}}: Allows the player to activate a [[Drive Form]].
*[[File:Summon Command KHII.png]] {{nihongo|'''[[Summon]]'''|しょうかん|Shoukan}}: Allows the player to summon allies to the field.
*[[File:Party Command KHII.png]] {{nihongo|'''[[Party]]'''|チェンジ|Chenji|lit. "Change"}}: Allows the player to switch out members of their party.
*[[File:Limit Command KHII.png]] {{nihongo|'''[[Limit]]'''|れんけい|Renkei|lit. "Combination"}}: Allows the player to select a Limit to initiate with one or more members of the party. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', it also allows the player use Limit commands while in [[Limit Form]].

In ''Kingdom Hearts III'' removes the Limit, Drive, and Party commands, adding the '''[[Link|Link Summon]]''' Command. The player is also able to switch between up to three equipped Keychains by pressing {{button|left}} or {{button|right}} on the D-Pad. In addition, the Magic and Link entries are automatically disabled in areas populated with NPCs, such as Port Royal's Settlement in [[The Caribbean]]. Finally, activating [[Attraction]]s, [[Link Summon]]s, certain [[Team Attack]]s, and boarding [[Gigas]] or a [[Leviathan (ship)|pirate ship]] will temporarily replace the Command Menu and its entries with a new set of specific control options.

The Command Menu can also be impacted by enemies, whose attacks may replace some commands with disruptive effects or restrict their functionality. This includes games initiated by [[Game:Luxord#Kingdom_Hearts_II|Luxord]] and [[Gambler]]s in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' which force the player to select a correct command to win the game, the [[Sneeze]] and [[Status effect#Cloud|Cloud]] statuses in ''Kingdom Hearts III'' which scramble in damage-inducing commands, or [[Game:Zexion|Zexion's recreated data]] replacing the Command Menu entirely with a different interface and different gameplay.

===Context-sensitive command===
The bottom-most command in the Command Menu in ''Kingdom Hearts'' changes in function depending on the situation. For example, it will change to display "Open", "Save", or "Examine" when approaching a [[Treasure Chest]], [[Save Point]], or an object of interest, respectively. In battle, this command will also change to allow access to [[Special Ability|special abilities]]. 

This command only appears in PS2 releases of ''Kingdom Hearts'', being replaced with Reaction Commands in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. In the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' re-release of ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', the bottom command is replaced with the "Summon" command, with Reaction Commands assuming the role of the context-sensitive command.

====Context-sensitive Attack command====
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In several games, the Attack command is context-sensitive and may change its name and functionality in certain situations. This includes a variety of functions, including for instance [[Counterattack]] in ''Kingdom Hearts'', using Limits with [[Limit Form]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', opening treasure chests in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', and activating reprisal commands such as [[Counter Blast]] in ''Kingdom Hearts III''.

===Reaction Command===
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'''Reaction Commands''' are context-sensitive commands that can be used by pressing {{button|t}} when the command appears above the Command Menu. The command that appears may be determined by abilities that are equipped, enemies that are being fought, or objects that are nearby. 

Reaction Commands appear only in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', and the HD re-release of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'' for ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''.

===Situation Command===
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'''Situation Commands''' are context-sensitive commands similar to [[#Reaction Commands|Reaction Commands]], and can activate techniques such as Formchanges, Grand Magic, talking to characters, or other context-specific actions. Situation Commands appear in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III''.

Unlike Reaction Commands, multiple Situation Commands can appear at a time. The player can use the currently highlighted Situation Command with {{button|t}}, and browse through multiple commands by pressing {{button|l2}}. Many commands have a timer attached, with the command disappearing once the timer expires. Unique to ''Kingdom Hearts III'', this timer may be damaged by the [[Time Break]] status effect, reducing the duration of their availability.

===Shortcuts===
Certain types of commands can be set to face buttons for easy access during battle:
*Magic spells can be set as shortcuts in all games with a Command Menu.
*In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', equipped items can also be set to shortcuts.
*In addition to the above, Link Summons can be set as shortcuts in ''Kingdom Hearts III''.

Commands set to shortcuts can be accessed by holding down the shoulder button and pressing the corresponding face buttons.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', shortcuts have respectively two and three separate decks for commands to be issued to instead of one, enabling players to set up different types of decks for shortcuts, rather than constantly having to modify the same deck.

====Setting Shortcuts====
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', shortcuts are set in the main menu under "Customize". All four face buttons can be used, except {{button|c}}<!--is it square in japan?--> in ''Kingdom Hearts''.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', shortcuts are added by highlighting entries from the Magic or Item menus, then holding down {{button|shoulderl}} and pressing the standard buttons of {{button|dsy}}, {{button|dsx}}, {{button|dsa}}, or {{button|dsb}}. Subsequently, the player can hold down {{button|shoulderl}} while in the field, then press the face button corresponding to the desired command. However, if all the [[Panel System|panels]] for that command are removed during panel management, or if the current stock of a item has been used up during a mission, a new shortcut is required to be set up for that button.<!-- If you restore the magic or item panel before changing the command button for that link, then that shortcut will still be preserved. [WHAT EXACTLY DOES THIS MEAN, AND CAN WE GET VERIFICATION OF THIS?]-->

===Design===
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the Command Menu changes color, being blue in noncombat situations and red during fights. In ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', the menu always retains a silver and black appearance, with the currently selected command highlighted in red. In other games, the menu is blue outside of combat, yellow during regular fights, and red during mandatory story sections that involve enemies.

Additionally, the Command Menu in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'' has a unique design in most worlds<ref>Exceptions in ''Kingdom Hearts III'' are [[Dive to the Heart]], [[The Final World]], the [[Land of Departure]], and [[Radiant Garden]].</ref>, as well as in certain areas, such as the [[Mysterious Tower]] and the White Room in the [[Old Mansion]]; this can be turned off in Config settings to use a universal style similar to ''Kingdom Hearts'' instead.

In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', each design also features a [[Hidden Mickey]] symbol, though some require opening sub-menus or letting animations play out in order to be seen.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'' and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the top segment of the command bar separately changes design and names, mostly when using [[Style Change]]s and [[Formchange]]s.

In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', a small glitch occurs if the player changes the design while in the opening [[Olympus]] chapter that causes the "???" fourth slot to change to "Link", even without a [[Heartbinder]] in the inventory, though the command itself remains unusable.

====Kingdom Hearts II====
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File:Command Menu (Station of Awakening) TwT KHII.png|Default / [[Station of Awakening]]
File:Command Menu (Twilight Town) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]]
File:Command Menu (Mansion) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - Mansion
File:Command Menu (White Room) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - White Room
File:Command Menu (Computer Room) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - Computer Room
File:Command Menu (Betwixt and Between) TwT KHII.png|[[Twilight Town]] - Betwixt and Between
File:Command Menu (Mysterious Tower) MT KHII.png|[[Mysterious Tower]]
File:Command Menu (Hollow Bastion) HB KHII.png|[[Hollow Bastion]] / [[Radiant Garden]]
File:Command Menu (Garden of Assemblage) HB KHIIFM.png|[[Hollow Bastion]] - [[Garden of Assemblage]]<br>{{FMII}}
File:Command Menu (Organization XIII) HB KHIIFM.png|[[Hollow Bastion]] - Data Organization XIII Arena<br>{{FMII}}
File:Command Menu (Land of Dragons) LOD KHII.png|[[Land of Dragons]]
File:Command Menu (Beasts's Castle) BC KHII.png|[[Beast's Castle]]
File:Command Menu (Underworld) OC KHII.png|[[The Underworld]]
File:Command Menu (Olympus Coliseum) OC KHII.png|[[Olympus Coliseum]]
File:Command Menu (Disney Castle) DC KHII.png|[[Disney Castle]]
File:Command Menu (Timeless River) TR KHII.png|[[Timeless River]]
File:Command Menu (Port Royal) PR KHII.png|[[Port Royal]]
File:Command Menu (Agrabah) AG KHII.png|[[Agrabah]]
File:Command Menu (Halloween Town) HT KHII.png|[[Halloween Town]]
File:Command Menu (Christmas Town) HT KHII.png|[[Christmas Town]]
File:Command Menu (Pride Lands) PL KHII.png|[[Pride Lands]]
File:Command Menu (Atlantica) A KHII.png|[[Atlantica]]
File:Command Menu (100 Acre Wood) AW KHII.png|[[100 Acre Wood]]
File:Command Menu (Space Paranoids) SP KHII.png|[[Space Paranoids]]
File:Command Menu (The World That Never Was) TWTNW KHII.png|[[The World That Never Was]]
File:Command Menu (Badlands) KG KHIIFM.png|[[Keyblade Graveyard]] - Gathering Place<br>{{FMII}}
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====Kingdom Hearts III====
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File:Command Menu (Default) KHIII.png|Default
File:Command Menu (Olympus) OC KHIII.png|[[Olympus]]
File:Command Menu (Twilight Town) TwT KHIII.png|[[Twilight Town]]
File:Command Menu (Toy Box) TB KHIII.png|[[Toy Box]]
File:Command Menu (Kingdom of Corona) KC KHIII.png|[[Kingdom of Corona]]
File:Command Menu (Monstropolis) MP KHIII.png|[[Monstropolis]]
File:Command Menu (Arendelle) AR KHIII.png|[[Arendelle]]
File:Command Menu (The Caribbean) TC KHIII.png|[[The Caribbean]]
File:Command Menu (San Fransokyo) SF KHIII.png|[[San Fransokyo]]
File:Command Menu (100 Acre Wood) AW KHIII.png|[[100 Acre Wood]]
File:Command Menu (Keyblade Graveyard) KG KHIII.png|[[Keyblade Graveyard]]
File:Command Menu (Keyblade Graveyard Alternate) KG KHIIIRM.png|Keyblade Graveyard (Alternate)<br>{{RM}}
File:Command Menu (Scala ad Caelum) SAC KHIII.png|[[Scala ad Caelum]]
File:Command Menu (Garden of Assemblage) RG KHIIRM.png|[[Radiant Garden]] - [[Garden of Assemblage]]<br>{{RM}}
File:Command Menu (Quadratum) Q KHIIIRM.png|[[Quadratum]]<br>{{RM}}
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==Command Deck==
[[File:Command Deck KHBBS.png|thumb|The Command Deck as it appears in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'']]
{{see also|Deck Command (KHBBS)|Command Matrix|Deck Command (KH3D)}}
The Command Deck is a set of Deck Commands and actions that the player can equip for use in the field. Deck Commands can include weapon techniques, magic, or consumable items. The Command Deck is set from the main menu, where players can equip commands in its slots to use in the field and combat.

===Equipping Deck Commands===
The number of equippable commands in a single deck is limited by the amount of available slots. Most attack, magic, item and friendship commands (such as basic techniques like [[Quick Blitz]] and [[Thunder]]) occupy only one slot, while more advanced techniques can occupy up to three slots (such as [[Union Rush]]). In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the choice of equippable commands is further limited by the amount of Memory each command takes up in the [[Command Matrix]].

In addition, in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance'', action abilities like [[Dodge Roll]], [[Block]], and [[High Jump]] are incorporated into the Deck Command system in a separate list of slots. Each slot can only accept a specific type of commands, e.g. dodging actions can only be equipped in the slot that is equipped by default with Dodge Roll.

===Using Commands===
In the field or in combat, the player can scroll through commands equipped in the deck by using {{button|up}} and {{button|down}} on the D-Pad, and execute the highlighted command with {{button|t}} or {{button|dsx}} (depending on the game and the platform). Attack, magic and friendship commands go through a cool-down period before they can be used again. By contrast, item commands store in single command slot a limited amount of the corresponding item; if they are all used in a single battle, the command cannot be used until the battle ends.

While most of these commands will cause the user to quickly drop to the ground to activate them in both ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', all of them can be used in midair in ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance''.

The availability and properties of these commands (such as their reload times) can be impacted, both positively or negatively, by status effects such as [[Status effect#Haste|Haste]], Julius's unnamed status effect, or [[Command Lock]]. Commands can also be forcefully removed in battle from the player's deck: techniques such as [[Game:Young_Xehanort#Kingdom_Hearts_Birth_by_Sleep|Young Xehanort]]'s Whirlwind to the Void or other players' [[Deck Scramble]] (in [[Mirage Arena]]'s [[Versus Mode]]) can force the player to drop their current commands to the floor as prizes, requiring them to collect them in order to regain their access. In [[Versus Mode]], players may even collect and then use commands that were dropped by other players.

===Design===
While the Command Deck does not change its design from world to world, it changes colors in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance'', being blue outside of combat and yellow in fights. The deck remains blue at all times in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the top section of the Command Deck is occupied by the [[Command Gauge]] and the [[Clock Gauge]], respectively. In the former game, this section changes its design whenever [[Command Style]]s or [[D-Link]]s are active.

===Base Command===
The {{nihongo|'''Base Command'''|ベースコマンド|Bēsu Komando}} is permanently mapped to a single action button, {{button|x}} ({{button|c}} in Japan) for ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' and {{button|dsa}} for ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''. The command is displayed immediately below the Command Deck. The default Base Command is [[Attack]], but it may change in different contexts, replacing the role of Reaction Commands.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', when the Base Command is replaced by something other than Attack, it is called a [[Special Command]]. Cooperation attacks with party members and {{c|Reprisal command|bbs}}s are also considered Special Commands, although some use different inputs than the ordinary Base Command button. The appropriate button is displayed on screen.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', a green square indicator will appear on top of targets that can be interacted with, such as Save Points, Treasure Chests, and characters with dialogue. Pressing the Base Command will activate the interaction if Data-Sora is close enough to the target. {{c|Finish command|rco}}s are also activated with the Base Command.

In ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', the Base Command encompasses all of the functions of Special Commands from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''. In addition to Attack, the Base Command can change to "Talk", "Open", "Examine", "Shop", "Save", and "[[Rescue]]". The Base Command also performs the commands related to [[Link Attack]]s, [[Flowmotion]] attack commands, and most {{c|Reprisal command|ddd}}s.

===Sub-Menus===
In certain games, additional Deck-like sub-menus are available to the player, allowing them to browse through other available techniques with a user interface similar to the standard Command Deck.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', the player may press {{button|right}} on the D-Pad to access a "deck" filled with [[D-Link]]s commands, and activate an enabled link from the list by selecting it with {{button|t}}. D-Links cannot be activated if there are temporary allies in the party, and during the battles against {{ns|Game|Eraqus}} and {{ns|Game|Terra-Xehanort}} in Terra's scenario.

In ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'', two separate "decks" were added to the game to use the [[Link System]] or to switch Spirit [[Dream Eater]]s party members (as a replacement for the Nintendo 3DS's dual screen system from ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.){{?}}<!--cite to journal--><ref>'''''Famitsu'' Interview'''<!--Please add issue number-->, pg. 65; '''Interviewer''': "Changing Spirits and Link Attacks are now executed through changing commands with a cursor key, too. It felt a little difficult, since I wasn't used to it." / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "It wasn't included in the demo version, but in the full version we plan to make it possible to select Spirits with a shortcut. In battle, you don't control just one character like in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', you manage the Dream Eaters fighting alongside you to some extent, which can get a little complex on occasion. But that's an important part of the feel of the battle gameplay in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', and I think having it be a little tough is what makes it so exhilarating when you get the hang of it." [http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Translation via Goldpanner]</ref> The player can use {{button|left}} and {{button|right}} on the D-Pad to swap between the regular Command Deck, a "deck" for the Link System, and one more for swapping Dream Eaters in the party. These sub-menus are automatically populated by a list of the party's Spirit Dream Eaters, and their corresponding Link techniques.

In either game, the Base Command remains available to use with {{button|x}} (or {{button|c}} in Japan), no matter which Command Deck sub-menu is currently selected.

===Shortcuts===
In all games with a Command Deck, one attack, magic or friendship command can be set as a shortcut. In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', pressing {{button|left}} on the D-Pad will immediately focus the Command Deck on the shortcut command, allowing the player to execute it immediately with {{button|t}} or {{button|DSX}}. In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'', this shortcut is available instead by pressing {{button|l1}}.

Additionally, in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'', switching active Dream Eaters or using the Link System is also possible through separate shortcut controls. Similar to games with a Command Menu, the player can hold both shoulder buttons simultaneously (on the 3DS) or {{button|l2}} (in ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'') to open either shortcuts for switching Dream Eaters, or shortcuts to activate [[Link Attack]]s or [[Link Style]]s corresponding to currently active Dream Eaters. The player can switch between both shortcut options with {{button|left}} or {{button|right}} on the D-Pad, and activate these shortcuts by pressing the corresponding face button.

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