PSUJP 1/18 Update Details

[Lyrise]

Update source (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=204)

For those importers who wanna know what's coming in this week, and for those US players who want to know what's coming to them in the future, this one is a fairly big content update.

2 New party missions, set in the style of the last 2 party missions, you know the drill, you can solo these but to get an S Grade, you must be in party.

-Giant Red Behemoth
How to get there: From Lakeside head towards the special base.
What's going on: Prevent De Ragan from entering the Raffon Relics.

-Operation to Invade the Jungle
How to get there: From Egam Sanctuary head towards Ohtoku city.
What's going on here: A Rogue sect of the Graal Religious Association has illegally taken up shelter in a deserted temple. Your job is to ambush them from the backdoor of the temple by going through the Jungle, and wreck Agahna Degana.

Mission level upgrades
-Both party missions in existance (Rogues Affair, and It came from the east) will now have S2 levels unlocked

-Rainbow Beast will have S level available

System Adjustments
-Photon Arts will be rebalanced
-Status Adjustments on PMs (maybe they'll be stronger)
-Trap power rebalance (expect the damage of these to go way up)

and of course, the one that makes this update the greatest for me:

-Cosmo Atomizer Rarity Readjustment (That's moon X to you guys)

Item Related
-Grinder Base A can now be purchased in shops

Here's the big one:
-PM Evolution Devices will now be for sale.
This is the 4th evolution, and by using this, you WILL change the appearance, mannerisms and AI of your existing PM.

I guess that pretty much sums up this weeks upcoming update. Hopefully, the PAs can be balanced a lot better, as well as the traps. Maybe even make Splendor Crush worth using. PM evolution Devices should be interesting as well.

That's all for now, stay tuned on these forums for the next update summary, same PSU-time, same PSU-forum. (Yes I know that sounded cheesy)

[Para]

Thanks for the heads up Lyrise http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Finally maybe this means the death of stupid moon x.

[BoxerMcBoxe]

So now we can get like 41x series or what ever they're called right instead of just the basic one?

[vfloresjr24]

Thanks for the update keep up the good work.

[BLACKR0SE]

I thought that was sposed to be de ragnus....anyway new PMs. o_O guess i can bomb mine now.

[Kamica]

Sounds great. S2 Agata Onma will probably become the next big hotspot to hang out at. I look forward to spamming it.

[Solo_Wing]

thx for the info, very interesting.

[Umberger]

Well atleast we know that within the next 2 months or so, us US players will get this update...which means NO MORE FREAKING RARE MOON ATOMIZER X/BOARDS! Also, I can't wait for the PM Evolution Devices...I want that black 41x (I think it's 413)

EDIT: I realized that 412/13 specialize in kinda...lame weapons...I really hope that they're using high powered A ranks or S ranks. I don't think I'd wanna sacrifice my 410's power (atleast 600 per PA swing) for looks.


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[Gulkeeva]

http://www.neko-sentai.com/images/image00000588.gif

[Hells-Angel]

GH442 looks nice i want one

[A2K]

I'm a little confused. I thought what were referred to as "Party Missions" were only available from the Guardians branches? It seems like the two missions mentioned are available out in the field lobbies?

[Lyrise]

I suppose the better term is party free-mission. But they both have the same concept. To get the most out of these missions you have to be in a party, preferably a big one.

[Magician]

Cool, GH-414's my girl.

[Remedy]

They'd better release S traps for Protransers only with level 4 Status Effects. XD

[MayLee]

HOLLY HELL! GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE!

My PM must be beautiful! T___T

[Alisha]

System Adjustments
-Photon Arts will be rebalanced
-Status Adjustments on PMs (maybe they'll be stronger)
-Trap power rebalance (expect the damage of these to go way up


YES!

[Wash]

What does the "Photon Arts will be rebalanced" mean? As in, how will it be rebalanced?

[Alisha]

most likely percentages for attack/accuracy will be changed.

[Weakness]

On 2007-01-15 11:20, Remedy wrote:
They'd better release S traps for Protransers only with level 4 Status Effects. XD



I thought G traps already had level 4?

[Remedy]

Nope, only SE 3. If you watch a Burn G trap tick, it's less than 5% of a mob's HP, meaning it's SE 3. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Weakness]

On 2007-01-15 11:55, Remedy wrote:
Nope, only SE 3. If you watch a Burn G trap tick, it's less than 5% of a mob's HP, meaning it's SE 3. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif



But they stick on big monster, such as teng... which I thought meant was level 4?

http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_cry.gif You need level 4 on rifle bullets to stick to big enemies, it wouldn't be fair if traps could do it at level 3 SE.

[Golto]

Will the pm envolution devices not reset your pms 4 production levels like pm zero device? Could you use several to test of the different versions in a pm line?


You need level 3 se to stick on the big monsters if they are not immune but it is very rare to do so.


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[panzer_unit]

From the Famitsu article it sounds like they were going to crank the damage when traps go off.
More targets and AOE would be really nice too.

What I'd love is an instant death trap... SE2, some crappy % chance for PT to abuse with their automatic success.

[Zorafim]

System Adjustments
-Photon Arts will be rebalanced
-Status Adjustments on PMs (maybe they'll be stronger)
-Trap power rebalance (expect the damage of these to go way up)

Uh oh, that can't be good...

[Witchblade56]

Ok so I'm hoping one of those PM evolution devices is for armor because . . . .

WTFUX@ 46% AND LESS!!!!!

>_>

[Alisha]

On 2007-01-15 12:03, Zorafim wrote:

System Adjustments
-Photon Arts will be rebalanced
-Status Adjustments on PMs (maybe they'll be stronger)
-Trap power rebalance (expect the damage of these to go way up)

Uh oh, that can't be good...



whats wrong? afraid your precious renkai byou zan and dus daggas will get nerfed?

i welcome anything that encourages the use of other weapons.

[JC10001]

The part about photon arts being "rebalanced" has me worried since that almost always means "nerfed". I hope they don't "rebalance" my precious dambarta.

[Zorafim]

On 2007-01-15 12:29, Alisha wrote:

On 2007-01-15 12:03, Zorafim wrote:

System Adjustments
-Photon Arts will be rebalanced
-Status Adjustments on PMs (maybe they'll be stronger)
-Trap power rebalance (expect the damage of these to go way up)

Uh oh, that can't be good...



whats wrong? afraid your precious renkai byou zan and dus daggas will get nerfed?

i welcome anything that encourages the use of other weapons.




The part about photon arts being "rebalanced" has me worried since that almost always means "nerfed". I hope they don't "rebalance" my precious dambarta.

This.

[Spacepest]

The new PM evolution devices will be sold in the NPC shops? Awesome, I was going to scream if they were a rare drop of some sort (yeah, imagine how expensive it would be if they were for sale in player shops).

And new A.I. and weapons for PMs? This sounds so neat. I just hope it doesn't set the PM to zero stats when you use it...what a PITA that would be.

I also have a big question about the GH450 series...it seems they will get different magic types depending on their next evolution (like ice instead of fire, etc). But, will the new evolved 450 series still keep its Resta heals? I really don't want to give up my Resta spamming PM now that she's finally fixed.

I can't wait to hear back from the importers about this.



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[Zorafim]

Hm, I can't help but notice that there is nothing said about new clothing. More notably, there is nothing said about caseal parts, when the only one that hasn't been released yet is the one I want the most. It had best not take this long for NA users to get it.

[VectormanX]

Oh snap, I cant wait http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif sounds good.

[Itsuki]

On 2007-01-15 10:59, Kamica wrote:
Sounds great. S2 Agata Onma will probably become the next big hotspot to hang out at. I look forward to spamming it.



Oh god, and we just finally pried them away from there. ~_~

[Tengoku]

Mayhaps this will make me delay "bombing" my own Battle PM for a pure striking-synth. Wait, I should probably start 6-million-dollar-manning her now, before we get the new PM info.

Gogo 01/18/07 so we know what the future holds for our Battle PMs.

[Maridia]

Awesome, the missions sound fun.

I wonder if the Jungle one is similar to the story mode one, but with a shorter temple area that takes you directly to the boss? That'd be awesome. Can't wait for the new PMs, though I do so love my 410 now. She's so strong and cute. "Ooohohohohoho~"

and for all you people that say stuff like "lol you're not santa" (THE JACKEL, i'm looking at YOU), obviously you've never heard the Mistress type laugh common to.. well.. anything japanese. stop it with the santa junk already <_<

[Remedy]

On 2007-01-15 12:39, JC10001 wrote:
The part about photon arts being "rebalanced" has me worried since that almost always means "nerfed". I hope they don't "rebalance" my precious dambarta.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

NO DON'T SAY THAT

*crawls in a corner and cries*

my... damubarta... *sobs*

[Dhylec]

Hm, new updates are always interesting, whether here or there. ;]

[Itsuki]

On 2007-01-15 15:19, Remedy wrote:

On 2007-01-15 12:39, JC10001 wrote:
The part about photon arts being "rebalanced" has me worried since that almost always means "nerfed". I hope they don't "rebalance" my precious dambarta.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

NO DON'T SAY THAT

*crawls in a corner and cries*

my... damubarta... *sobs*


And the wonderful part about rebalances is that they tend to come over to the US in about a week or two.

[Kimil]

Wait!

What if 'Rebalancing means PA lvls? Like... Wartechers getting SOME lvl 30 PAs? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[initial_J]

On 2007-01-15 16:12, Kimil wrote:
Wait!

What if 'Rebalancing means PA lvls? Like... Wartechers getting SOME lvl 30 PAs? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Only in our dreams

[Kimil]

On 2007-01-15 16:17, initial_J wrote:

On 2007-01-15 16:12, Kimil wrote:
Wait!

What if 'Rebalancing means PA lvls? Like... Wartechers getting SOME lvl 30 PAs? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Only in our dreams



T_T

[Ether]

If they nerf dam- spells I quit

[SolomonGrundy]

System Adjustments
-Photon Arts will be rebalanced
-Status Adjustments on PMs (maybe they'll be stronger)
-Trap power rebalance (expect the damage of these to go way up)

Photon Art ... Do we know what is changing? Even they do Nerf Dambarta I hope they nerf it for the crappy Neudiaz enemies too. Hate those guys.

Edit: I wonder if they will fix the jellen/shifta bug (so that higher level shifta makes you immune to lower level jellen)

Status on PMs? does this mean they are currently immune to postitive and negative status?



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[Remedy]

On 2007-01-15 15:43, Itsuki-chan wrote:
And the wonderful part about rebalances is that they tend to come over to the US in about a week or two.YOU SHUT UP YOU SHREW, THEY NERF MY DAMUBARTA AND I'M KILLING THEM ALL!

(disclaimer: This post was made in jest)

[Inazuma]

everything sounds good but i am worried they will make my force techs weaker -_-;

[Hunter_Prime]

i bet we wont get half this crap..... but it would be nice

[SolomonGrundy]

things I hope for:
armor mags better at synthing

higher level buffs protecting against lower level
debuffs (*shakes fist at wormz)

Status effects of entry level spells (barta, zonde, etc)

Figunners getting access to SE3
ForteFighters getting access to SE2

an 'add slot' item

[Lyrise]

On 2007-01-15 16:42, SolomonGrundy wrote:
I wonder if they will fix the jellen/shifta bug (so that higher level shifta makes you immune to lower level jellen)


This isn't a bug, this is the way the game is.

[SolomonGrundy]

On 2007-01-15 17:54, Lyrise wrote:

On 2007-01-15 16:42, SolomonGrundy wrote:
I wonder if they will fix the jellen/shifta bug (so that higher level shifta makes you immune to lower level jellen)


This isn't a bug, this is the way the game is.



*sniff* but, but, but...I hate it http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

[rena-ko]

PA readjusting... *twidges*

[Rashiid]

omg omg omg omg SHAHHHHAAAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAH

i hafta get my pm to a gh450 before its done!

[ShinMaruku]

The PM's get even bustier.... >_>

[Ronzeru]

On 2007-01-15 19:42, ShinMaruku wrote:
The PM's get even bustier.... >_>



Bout time.

[Rashiid]

if they even TOUCH my dam- spells, sega, sleep w/ 1 open to night....

[Alisha]

seriously they need to nerf dus daggas or buff armor/spinning break enough to compentsate for the amount of hits dus daggas has. alternatively they could make dus daggas hit only one target.

dus daggas hits 7 times
armor break hits 4 times
spinning break hits 5 times

[Itsuki]

On 2007-01-15 18:57, rena-ko wrote:
PA readjusting... *twidges*



Poor rena-ko T_T

[DoubleJG]

Are those three PMs the only new ones? =/

[NPCMook]

On 2007-01-15 17:53, SolomonGrundy wrote:
Status effects of entry level spells (barta, zonde, etc)
They don't get them since they go straight through enemies hitting anything in their path

[Zorafim]

No, don't touch my precious spears... I've only just found a game where they're actually good and visually appealing... I don't mind other weapons being buffed higher than it, but please don't nerf my precious spear down to FFXI level....

[NPCMook]

On 2007-01-15 21:27, Zorafim wrote:
No, don't touch my precious spears... I've only just found a game where they're actually good and visually appealing... I don't mind other weapons being buffed higher than it, but please don't nerf my precious spear down to FFXI level....

coming next update "Pentathrust" PA

[Proff]

On 2007-01-15 19:56, Alisha wrote:
seriously they need to nerf dus daggas or buff armor/spinning break enough to compentsate for the amount of hits dus daggas has. alternatively they could make dus daggas hit only one target.

dus daggas hits 7 times
armor break hits 4 times
spinning break hits 5 times


I would rather them leave dus daggas alone. The sword hits 3 enemies, so it's PA's should hit 4 or 5. Hell, the dagger PA is more useful than the damn sword's.

[MayLee]

On 2007-01-15 19:45, Ronzeru wrote:

On 2007-01-15 19:42, ShinMaruku wrote:
The PM's get even bustier.... >_>



Bout time.

Pervert. >_>

[Itsuki]

On 2007-01-15 21:31, MayLee wrote:

On 2007-01-15 19:45, Ronzeru wrote:

On 2007-01-15 19:42, ShinMaruku wrote:
The PM's get even bustier.... >_>



Bout time.

Pervert. >_>


I'd rather them stay in their more molestable forms :3

[Ubersoldat]

Dus Daggas really is overpowered, but its not because of the # of hits; its the damage modifier. At level 30 its 190%; the highest I've seen next to that is spinning break at 165%. Personaly I'd swap the two, seeing as how Dus Daggas hits 8 times, and spinning break 5 times. (this coming from a total spear whore)

Oh, and reduce PP usage Dus Robado and the single claw PA.



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[Lastat27]

-Status Adjustments on PMs (maybe they'll be stronger)

My guess is B St (Combat level) will actually do something now.

[Zorafim]

On 2007-01-15 21:29, NPCMook wrote:

On 2007-01-15 21:27, Zorafim wrote:
No, don't touch my precious spears... I've only just found a game where they're actually good and visually appealing... I don't mind other weapons being buffed higher than it, but please don't nerf my precious spear down to FFXI level....

coming next update "Pentathrust" PA




Five attacks with a 75% modifier, low accuracy, and no extra combos. Can I stick with Daggas?

[Uncle_bob]

Am I the only one that's worried about Rangers getting screwed over with this "rebalance"? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif



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[ShadowDragon28]

I'm not fond of the idea of PA's getting "rebalanced" or nerfed.

I'd like to see the trench coats, and robe-coat released a.s.a.p so the US servers can have them for sale whenever that update adds them in...*sigh*



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[Retehi]

On 2007-01-16 02:29, Uncle_bob wrote:
Am I the only one that's worried about Rangers getting screwed over with this "rebalance"? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif



You had to go, and jinx it man. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

Screw everything else, just leave my already once "adjusted" bullets alone.

[Starfox1000]

I want a new pm.........................................

[panzer_unit]

On 2007-01-15 21:53, Ubersoldat wrote:
Dus Daggas really is overpowered, but its not because of the # of hits; its the damage modifier. At level 30 its 190%; the highest I've seen next to that is spinning break at 165%. Personaly I'd swap the two, seeing as how Dus Daggas hits 8 times, and spinning break 5 times. (this coming from a total spear whore)


The last three hits on Dus Daggas are really slow and easy to interrupt. I only finish up on the PA combo by accident. It's faster / more damage to sidestep after the second and start over. Depending on how Spinning Break finishes up I'd call both moves 5-hit combos, with SB's problem being the higher PP cost (making it a little more ForteFighter exclusive).

Really I _like_ most PA's the way they are right now, at least the ones I've got access to. I'm really glad the new spear and sword PA's don't totally own the complimentary moves. I'd get them if I was a fortefighter, so I could substitute spears for swords and vice-versa as weapons tapped out.

The first move on Bogga Danga could use a power-up, maybe. It's great defense not very damaging.

[Alisha]

On 2007-01-16 02:38, ShadowDragon28 wrote:
I'm not fond of the idea of PA's getting "rebalanced" or nerfed.

I'd like to see the trench coats, and robe-coat released a.s.a.p so the US servers can have them for sale whenever that update adds them in...*sigh*



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whats not to be fond about? right now the weapons are broken into tiers wich is bad. if you want to do the most damage as quickly as possible you basicaaly have to use spears or daggers. balance is sorely needed honestly i'd like to know what the hell ST was smoking when they came up with the attack %'s for swords and spears. hi these weapons both have basically the same atp but lets give spears a higher attack %? yeah real smart.


Five attacks with a 75% modifier, low accuracy, and no extra combos. Can I stick with Daggas?

shows what you know. firstly that 75% only effects the first hit. secondly penta thrust is one of the most powerful general purpose melee weaponskills. its up there with asuran fists ramapage and blade jin.

[Dark_Heal_v2]

Kinda off topic but...... can anyone tell me where i can get netcash? I don't want SEGA to delete my character.... haven't played since they started charging.....

[Reginaldo]

The only logical rebalancing that would make sense would be to simply raise PA accuracy in order to compensate for future S2 missions being released down the line. I highly doubt that they would lower the power of them coincidentally when even harder missions are coming out.

Also, THANK GOD for Moon X's being fixed.

[Itchee]

On 2007-01-16 08:24, Reginaldo wrote:
THANK GOD for Moon X's being fixed.



Nooo!! Now how will we determine who got the shittiest drops in the run???

[Itsuki]

On 2007-01-16 07:46, Dark_Heal_v2 wrote:
Kinda off topic but...... can anyone tell me where i can get netcash? I don't want SEGA to delete my character.... haven't played since they started charging.....



You can try going to #psujp on irc.gamesurge.net and seeing if they can help you.

[Soukosa]

On 2007-01-16 08:36, Itchee wrote:

On 2007-01-16 08:24, Reginaldo wrote:
THANK GOD for Moon X's being fixed.



Nooo!! Now how will we determine who got the shittiest drops in the run???



[B] Scape Doll instead? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Alisha]

appearently nobody agrees with me... sad....

[ShadowDragon28]

On 2007-01-16 08:24, Reginaldo wrote:
The only logical rebalancing that would make sense would be to simply raise PA accuracy in order to compensate for future S2 missions being released down the line. I highly doubt that they would lower the power of them coincidentally when even harder missions are coming out.

Also, THANK GOD for Moon X's being fixed.



qftw. i agree that would help. What I worry about is Sword PA's getting nerfed instead of adjusted to be more affective in terms of damage and accuracy.

My main character is in bad need of something like the old PSO Devil/Battle so the dang sword swinging attack/animation is quicker and smoother.. *sigh*

I love swords..just not the kind of slow speed of regualer swings they have.



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[Magician]

Meh; less Moon Xs means more 7* PM food and Kubara Wood.

*yawn*

[Jools]

I took some pics of the latest Famitsu. Here's the stats of the new missions: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/141/361131511_9036e4cd38_b.jpg

And here's the PM and new rare Rappy info: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/361131507_47c70494be_b.jpg

- Jools

[Remedy]

So tempted to go with the 452... But I don't know if I want Fire or Lightning at my side. :<

[ShinMaruku]

On 2007-01-15 21:31, MayLee wrote:

On 2007-01-15 19:45, Ronzeru wrote:

On 2007-01-15 19:42, ShinMaruku wrote:
The PM's get even bustier.... >_>



Bout time.

Pervert. >_>


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra5hlb5CTl0&mode=related&search=

[Warning]

On 2007-01-17 18:32, ShinMaruku wrote:

On 2007-01-15 21:31, MayLee wrote:

On 2007-01-15 19:45, Ronzeru wrote:

On 2007-01-15 19:42, ShinMaruku wrote:
The PM's get even bustier.... >_>



Bout time.

Pervert. >_>


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra5hlb5CTl0&mode=related&search=




o how i rofl'd now i got a cut on my head :/ stupid table

btw any details for graphic updates? like the mip mapping we just had?

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[Schubalts]

You can not complain about slow attacks until you have used an axe almost exclusively! And maybe laser cannons!

Off-topic: My spellchecker says 'axe' is misspelled!

[Rashiid]

im getting a Gh-451!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

together, our ice shall pwn!!

[FOnewearl-Lina]

Soon.... We'll learn what got nerfed very very soon..... (unless they pull another 12 hour delay XD)