OK...it's my first RPG game. It's good and I have made it so far. But I have come to a point I just can't get past. I meet this dragon boss...and immeditately after I go up against this Bitch and her dog/dragon. Seriously, before I know it all my people are dead cuz she sends out the magic a somethin and we all die. I looked for hints and all I got was cook a meal for your troop and pray???

Any one else play this game on the Gamecube? Is there a stance or formation they should be in? Or is it to the point of NOW I have to get others to play (it plays up to 4...but only in battle ) to get me through? I have put the game down as I have been defteated 3 times. WHat gets me is that after this it's smooth sailing for a while.