D-Ratio (Dragon Quarter)

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Within the world of Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter, every person is assigned a D-Ratio. This indicates their chances of linking with any available Dragon, and is also indicative of their social status. "Low-D"'s are at the lowest end of the pecking order, while Dragon Quarters are the most respected. Members of Trinity have their D-Ratios removed, although how this is achieved is not specified.

Range

D-Ratios range from 1/4 (the aforementioned Dragon Quarter) to 1/8192, as Ryu begins the game. The full range of D-Ratios shown within the game are as follows;

1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
1/256
1/512
1/1024
1/2048
1/4096
1/8192

The only other character with a noted D-Ratio is Bosch at 1/64.

D-Ratios within the Game

Within the game, Ryu's D-Ratio can be lowered with subsequent playthroughs. Although this makes no difference to the plot - Bosch will still comment on Ryu's Low-D even when it is higher than his own - it does unlock more areas for the player to explore.

When starting a new game plus, the new D-Ratio is determined by how many points the player has earned in a number of criteria. These are as follows;

**Clear Time (In Hours)**
Clear Time	Points
8	10 points
9	9 points
10	8 points
11	7 points
13	6 points
15	5 points
27	4 points
20	3 points
23	2 points
26	1 points
26+	0 points

Simply put, the amount of time taken to clear the game completely.

**Extra Turn Rate**
Extra Turn Percentage	Points
95%	10 points
90%+	9 points
85%+	8 points
80%+	7 points
75%+	6 points
70%+	5 points
65%+	4 points
60%+	3 points
55%+	2 points
50%+	1 points
50%-	0 points

This reflects the number of random encounters that are begun by your characters attacking the monsters, rather than vice-versa. With a little practice and good use of the PETS system, you can easily get a high ranking here.

**Map Completion Rate**
Map Completion Percentage	Points
98%+	10 points
96%+	9 points
94%+	8 points
92%+	7 points
90%+	6 points
88%+	5 points
86%+	4 points
84%+	3 points
82%+	2 points
80%+	1 points
80%-	0 points

It is impossible to complete over 98% of the map in your first playthrough, simply because some areas are not unlocked without a lowered D-Ratio.

To fill in part of the map, it is sufficient simply to open the relevant (usually yellow) door.

**Treasure Boxes Opened**
Treasure Boxes Opened	Points
42+	10 points
39+	9 points
36+	8 points
33+	7 points
30+	6 points
25+	5 points
20+	4 points
15+	3 points
10+	2 points
5+	1 points
4-	0 points

The number of treasure boxes opened by your party. Again, this is easier on a subsequent playthrough, since the new areas tend to contain several treasure boxes.

**Number of Saves**
Number of Saves	Points
0	10 points
1	9 points
2	8 points
3	7 points
4-5	6 points
6-7	5 points
8-9	4 points
10-11	3 points
12-13	2 points
14-15	1 points
16+	0 points

When it comes to saving, less is better.

Of course, it helps to have a lot of time free, and be reasonably confident in your abilities.

**Highest Floor Reached in Kokan Horay**
Floor Reached	Points
B50F	10 points
B46F+	9 points
B41F+	8 points
B36F+	7 points
B31F+	6 points
B26F+	5 points
B21F+	4 points
B16F+	3 points
B11F+	2 points
B6F+	1 points
B5F-	0 points

The highest (or, technically, lowest) floor reached in the bonus dungeon the Kokan Horay. The dungeon can be unlocked through the Fairy Colony mini-game.

Average Level

In addition to the above, the average level of your party is added to your total number of points.

Total Score

Your total score results in a D-Ratio as follows;

**Total Score**
Points	D-Ratio
100 points	1/4
95+ points	1/8
90+ points	1/16
85+ points	1/32
80+ points	1/64
75+ points	1/128
70+ points	1/256
65+ points	1/512
60+ points	1/1024
55+ points	1/2048
50+ points	1/4096
50- points	1/8192