Final Fantasy IXChocobo Hot & Cold
To play Chocobo Hot and Cold game, you must visit the lands on the far west of Lindblum's South Gate. There, you'll find a circle-shaped forest, which is, obviously, the Chocobo Forest, where this mighty sub adventure starts. Even though finishing this lengthy side quest is not mandatory to finish the game, it'll earn you several items and prizes that will help you.
Once you enter the forest, you'll spot a moogle, whose name is "Mene". When you talk to him, you'll need to pay him 60 Gil. Each time you pay him this amount of money, you'll get 60 seconds to dig in the forest and obtain the different items. As you dig, you'll spot that Choco says different things:
- Kweh No treasure nearby
- Kweh!? You're getting closer to the treasure
- Kwehhh!? You're very close to the treasure
When it says "K-KWEHHH!!!" You'll know you found something. Press the square button continuously to dig and dig until you snag the item. Obviously, the better the item, the longer it takes to dig out. Depending on how many items or gil stashes you dig out, you may receive bonuses. By digging out at least four items, you get 10 additional seconds to your counter. If you dig out two items within five seconds, you receive bonus POINTS.
Points... each item you dig out will grant you points. The better the item, the higher the amount of points you receive. These points can be exchanged by talking with Mene for some nifty items, equipment and cards.
Lastly, as you dig out items, Choco's beak level will also increase. The higher the beak level, the easier is for him to dug out items from the ground.
Abilities
When you obtain certain treasure, Choco will fall asleep and be taken to the dream world, where the Fat Chocobo, god of all Chocobos, will grant you a new power. The first one you'll get is the REEF ability, which lets you to walk on light blue colored water(on reefs.) The second ability you get is the "Mountain" ability, which lets you climb mountains on a Chocobo, as long as the mountain is a "clean" way. The next ability you'll get is SEA, which lets you walk throughout the ocean. Laslty, you'll geat the Gold Chocobo ability, which lets you fly. Step atop a forest and press X to skyrocket yourself.Chocobo Places
There are different places in the world of Final Fantasy IX where you can dig for items and prizes.Chocobo's Forest
The Chocobo forest is located on the far "left" (west) of Lindblum's south Gate. You only need of your feet to get there. It is a circle-shaped forest And when you approach it for the first time a "?" appears. Follow Mene's instructions to start to play this addictive game.
Chocobo's Lagoon
Once you find all of the chocographs in the chocobo's forest, Mene will say that you should visit the Chocobo's Lagoon. To get there, search for an Archipelago on the south part of the forgotten continent (you need the blue Narciss or the Hilda Garde 3 for this) and look for the chocobo tracks. Call for Choco, and head towards the lagoon by traveling through the swallow water. The lagoon entrance is a hole locate don the bottom part of an isle.
There, you'll have to pay Mene 30 Gil to get 30 of choco-exploration. Keep In mind that, at first, you will be only able to explore in the shallow Waters. Once you acquire the Sea Choco, you'll be able to pay Mene 60 Gil To get 60 seconds, and you'll be able to look in the depth water. Keep in Mind that you must first obtain the red choco in order to get the sea choco. Once you find all of the chocographs here, is time to move on.
Chocobo's Air Garden
To get here, you must first get the six chocograph pieces, and assemble them into chocographs that indicate the whereabouts of the Gold Chocobo. Once you get it, check on your chocographs, and look for a shadow on the pictures. When you find it, travel to the location with the shadow, And use the Gold Choco ability to fly. When you're high enough, use a dead Pepper.
The chocobo's air garden is pretty much the same as the other. Here, you have to explore in two floating islands. Again, keep digging until Mene tells you that there are no chocographs left, and that you should visit the Chocobo's paradise. To get there, travel to the far northwest, where you'll find a lone isle with a crack on it. Use a dead pepper in front of it, and you found the Chocobo's paradise.
Chocobo's Paradise
Inside, take a right, and use the fountain to reach the area above where you will find the Fat Chocobo. Talk with him, and he tells you that there are still treasures left in this world. Talk to the Chocobo to his right, and you'll get 99 dead peppers. Complete all of the chocographs and talk with the Fat Chocobo to get his card.
Chocographs
Chocographs are stones with an image and a legend engraved on them. These chocographs show the location of rare treasures buried by the Chocobos. You must make use of these cluese to find the treasure. Chocographs are found as you dig on the different choco-places(see above). They're normally the toughest ones to dig out, but they're also worth the effort. See the table below for more information regarding Chocographs.| Chocograph | Name | Treasure Found |
| # 1 | Streamside | 2 Elixir, 3 Hi-Potion, 4 Ethers, 2 Germinas Boots |
|---|---|---|
| # 2 | Between mountains | 5 Potion, 5 Hi-Potion, 2 Tent, 2 Cotton Robe |
| # 3 | Uncultivated land | 10 Antidote, 1 Jade Armlet, 3 Wing Edge, 1 Cargo Ship Card |
| # 4 | Healing shore | Chocobo upgrade to light blue Choco |
| # 5 | Abandoned beach | 9 Phoenix Pinion, 5 Phoenix Down, 12 Peridot, 1 Diamond Gloves |
| # 6 | Cold field | 5 Echo Screen, 7 Hi-Potion, 3 Tent, 1 Theater Ship Card |
| # 7 | Forgotten lagoon | 8 Gysahl Greens, 5 Ether, 7 Hi-Potion, 1 Dragon's Claws |
| # 8 | Faraway lagoon | 37 Potion, 6 Magic Tag, 1 Shield Armor, 1 Gaia Gear |
| # 9 | Abandoned lagoon | 6 Soft, 4 Ether, 1 Feather Boots, 1 N-Kai Armlet |
| # 10 | Bird's-eye lagoon | 8 Potion, 4 Phoenix Down, 3 Ether, 1 Magician Robe |
| # 11 | Small beach | 4 Remedy, 2 Elixir, 8 Rising Sun, 1 Oak Staff |
| # 12 | Dawn Lagoon | Chocobo upgrade to Mountain Choco |
| # 13 | Forbidden forest | 7 Ether, 2 Elixir, 10 Wing Edge, 1 High Mage Staff |
| # 14 | Green plains | Chocobo upgrade to Reef Choco |
| # 15 | Dusk Plains | 12 Phoenix Down, 14 Ore, 1 Kaiser Knuckles, 1 Iron Man Card |
| # 16 | Forgotten plains | 17 Ore, 5 Ether, 14 Opal, 1 Demon's Mail |
| # 17 | Sea at dusk | 15 Phoenix Pinion, 1 White Robe, 1 Diamond, 1 Masamune Card |
| # 18 | Ocean | 27 Ore, 1 Light Robe, 1 Whale Whisker, 1 Alexander Card |
| # 19 | Cold lagoon | 11 Peridot, 9 Opal, 15 Sapphire, 19 Topaz |
| # 20 | Mist ocean | Chocobo upgrade to Gold/Flying Choco |
| # 21 | Outer island | 21 Amethyst, 16 Garnet, 1 Genji Armor, 1 Ragnarok |
| # 22 | Outer island 2 | 11 Sapphire, 1 Circlet, 1 Pumice Piece, 1 Hilda Garde 3 Card |
| # 23 | Fairy island | 33 Potion, 15 Annoyntment, 1 Holy Miter, 1 Dark Matter Card |
| # 24 | Forgotten island | 1 Ribbon, 1 Rebirth Ring, 13 Amethyst, 1 Ark Card |