Enter the caravan screen and move the hand pointer over the spare book under the pile on the left. Then, hold Select and press R1, L1, L2, R2 to place all unit types on the troop roster.
Enter the caravan screen and move the hand pointer over the troop roster. Then, hold Select and press Circle, Triangle, X, Square, Left, Right to have your troops fight at no cost.
Enter the caravan screen and move the hand pointer over the magic book. Then, hold Select and press Left, Up, Right, Down, L1, R1. Now no points will be deducted when a spell is cast during a battle.
When your amber wizard learns Tangle of Thorns, use it on an enemy regiment you want to get stuck. It'll keep them from moving, as is supposed to happen. But if you use curse on them after and remove Tangle, they still won't be able to move (like the first spell is still in effect) and you'll be able to tangle another regiment.