JP World merger pushed back until further notice.

[Zeota]

Since it seems no one else has brought this up, I will.

Read it and weep, folks. (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=423)

This week on PSUJP, we were expected to get a new event commemorating the first anniversary of the game's release in addition to the planned merging of the two worlds. Apparently the ran into a snag that has prompted them to delay the release of the event, and on top of that, AoI. So in apology, they're giving us some sort of special wallpaper.

EDIT: Changed the title to reflect the situation. Are you happy now?



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[Zael]

You need to fix that link.

[Sylpheed]

I see the death of PSU on the horizon.

[Baku]

I concur.

[Zeota]

On 2007-08-30 05:50, Zael wrote:
You need to fix that link.



Done. Thanks.

[Zael]

Needless to say, this is gunna piss a lot of people off.

[Pillan]

I really have to ask, wasn't this already expected? I mean, every other game in the PSO series was delayed at least 2 months from the original release date...

[Mayu]

Ouch

[amtalx]

Ummm...this is ST people. Haven't we learned this by now?

[Sylpheed]

On 2007-08-30 06:00, Pillan wrote:
I really have to ask, wasn't this already expected? I mean, every other game in the PSO series was delayed at least 2 months from the original release date...



It's a tradition.

[Mewn]

On 2007-08-30 05:51, Sylpheed wrote:
I see the death of PSU on the horizon.


Calm down dear, it's only a delay.

[Sasamichan]

I'm sure this wont affect the unoffical release date for the US/EU version, yet. As of now, I'm still going by the Nov. 20 release, though I'm sure it will change.

[Zael]

Well, it's delayed until further notice, which means we're not sure of the JP's final release date. If it gets too close to November 20, the US/EU version could suffer a delay too :/

[Golto]

Wow this sucks but maybe this is the reason why we didn't get the cup event as well? Their one programmer too busy with AOI.

[PJ]

Looks like the world is ENDING

/wrist

[RedCoKid]

On 2007-08-30 05:44, DarkEpyon00 wrote:
If this is severe enough, it could very well spell a delay for the NA crowd, even though they don't run on the same setup.
There's nothing better than pure speculation when trying to get a rise out of the NA PSU community, huh? Our schedule is semi-independent of theirs for better or worse. And it's not like I have many people left on my friends list who are still around to quit over something like this.

[Sychosis]

On 2007-08-30 06:19, Mewn wrote:

On 2007-08-30 05:51, Sylpheed wrote:
I see the death of PSU on the horizon.


Calm down dear, it's only a delay.



B-but the sky! I saw it drop a centimeter!

IT'S FAAAAAAAALLLLLLLING!

[DuRaL]

if this delay helps sonic team to make PSU a better game, then i can live with it..

[Sasamichan]

On 2007-08-30 06:36, DuRaL wrote:
if this delay helps sonic team to make PSU a better game, then i can live with it..



They should of done that from the beginning.

[EspioKaos]

Eh... You guys have it wrong. Ambition of the Illuminus has not been delayed. It's still set to come out September 27. According to that link, the thing that's been delayed is the World merge that was going to happen this week. So, uh... yeah.

[Sychosis]

On 2007-08-30 06:39, EspioKaos wrote:
Eh... You guys have it wrong. Ambition of the Illuminus has not been delayed. It's still set to come out September 27. According to that link, the thing that's been delayed is the World merge that was going to happen this week. So, uh... yeah.



Quiet you.

Can't you see we're busy worrying about Armageddon?

[Esufer]

On 2007-08-30 06:36, DuRaL wrote:
if this delay helps sonic team to make PSU a better game, then i can live with it..


More people with this outlook plox.

[Mayu]

On 2007-08-30 06:42, Sychosis wrote:

On 2007-08-30 06:39, EspioKaos wrote:
Eh... You guys have it wrong. Ambition of the Illuminus has not been delayed. It's still set to come out September 27. According to that link, the thing that's been delayed is the World merge that was going to happen this week. So, uh... yeah.



Quiet you.

Can't you see we're busy worrying about Armageddon?

What he said! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif it's over everyone <.<

[Tekershee]

Oh noes! Oh okay. Oh.

Oh?

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-08-30 06:42, Sychosis wrote:
Quiet you.

Can't you see we're busy worrying about Armageddon?

Heh heh, I noticed! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_lol.gif

[Esufer]

On 2007-08-30 06:51, EspioKaos wrote:

On 2007-08-30 06:42, Sychosis wrote:
Quiet you.

Can't you see we're busy worrying about Armageddon?

Heh heh, I noticed! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_lol.gif


Stop laughing and get Ark-building! I'll round up the animals!

[Dark_Heal_v2]

On 2007-08-30 06:39, EspioKaos wrote:
Eh... You guys have it wrong. Ambition of the Illuminus has not been delayed. It's still set to come out September 27. According to that link, the thing that's been delayed is the World merge that was going to happen this week. So, uh... yeah.



That news is gonna come soon or later... just not YET officially for now.

[EspioKaos]

SonicTeam says that they believe merging the two Worlds together right now would possibly interfere with the 1st Anniversary Thanks Festa that's going on. They'd rather let people enjoy the festivities without a hitch than do something that might screw things up. (Can't say I blame them.) So, we'll (well, JP server players) probably see Worlds 1 and 2 merge together right around the release of AotI at the end of September.

[BanF]

Buncha Chicken Littles!

[AxelgearVII]

So what's going on with the Anniversary Festa? I should probably log on and find out, but Im lazy. I also had no idea the world merge was supposed to happen yesterday. The AoI delay isnt a huge deal to me either.


On 2007-08-30 05:51, Sylpheed wrote:
I see the death of PSU on the horizon.



It's really not that serious. <;l

[McLaughlin]

I hereby declare *facepalm*

[pikachief]

On 2007-08-30 06:42, Sychosis wrote:

On 2007-08-30 06:39, EspioKaos wrote:
Eh... You guys have it wrong. Ambition of the Illuminus has not been delayed. It's still set to come out September 27. According to that link, the thing that's been delayed is the World merge that was going to happen this week. So, uh... yeah.



Quiet you.

Can't you see we're busy worrying about Armageddon?



its funny cuz all u guys are making fun of everyone complaining about this and everything..... yet i have seen no one suprised, worried, or upset XD

[Powder Keg]

This isn't surprising in the least. Sonic Team still has a long way to go until they can have a product that is favorable to people on a larger scale. Problem is, they've been working at it for years, so either they need a management overhaul or they just don't care.

This really isn't a big deal, but it just shows that they still can't set things straight on a regular basis.

[-Rune-]

This shoul be interesting... to see what kind of rumors this'll spread from one hint of news. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

[pikachief]

On 2007-08-30 08:36, Artea wrote:
This isn't surprising in the least. Sonic Team still has a long way to go until they can have a product that is favorable to people on a larger scale. Problem is, they've been working at it for years, so either they need a management overhaul or they just don't care.

This really isn't a big deal, but it just shows that they still can't set things straight on a regular basis.


but just the combining or worlds were delayed not the expansion...

[ShinAnt]

Say if the game was delayed. Which it by the looks of things wasn't. Games are usually delayed for the better. And Games are ALWAYS delayed. I've seen it happen a lot when I was working at game store.

There was small exceptions where some games were delayed for the worse. (*cough* Next-gen Sonic the Hedgehog *cough*)

But yeah. If it's gets delayed.(which by george it hasn't!) /wrist, listen to Linkin Park, etc.....

Still gonna bank on this fall for us. Hopefully. Optimism FTW! >.>



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[pikachief]

On 2007-08-30 08:56, ShinAnt wrote:
Say if the game was delayed. Games are usually delayed for the better. And Games are ALWAYS delayed. I've seen it happen a lot when I was working at game store.

There was small exceptions where some games were delayed for the worse. (*cough* Next-gen Sonic the Hedgehog *cough*)

But yeah. If it's gets delayed. /wrist, listen to Linkin Park, etc.....

Still gonna bank on this fall for us. Hopefully. Optimism FTW! >.>



but the JP didnt get their expansion delaed!

oh forget it, im going back to two-worlds >.>

[XenithFlare]

I would like to answer a previous statement with another quote:


On 2007-08-30 06:36, DuRaL wrote:
if this delay helps sonic team to make PSU a better game, then i can live with it..




On 2007-08-30 06:14, amtalx wrote:
Ummm...this is ST people. Haven't we learned this by now?

[ShinAnt]

On 2007-08-30 08:57, pikachief wrote:

On 2007-08-30 08:56, ShinAnt wrote:
Say if the game was delayed. Games are usually delayed for the better. And Games are ALWAYS delayed. I've seen it happen a lot when I was working at game store.

There was small exceptions where some games were delayed for the worse. (*cough* Next-gen Sonic the Hedgehog *cough*)

But yeah. If it's gets delayed. /wrist, listen to Linkin Park, etc.....

Still gonna bank on this fall for us. Hopefully. Optimism FTW! >.>



but the JP didnt get their expansion delaed!

oh forget it, im going back to two-worlds >.>



Haha I reworded it wrong. EDITED! I can see it's not delayed.

Just kinda of a "what if"

*drinks more coffee.*

[Powder Keg]

On 2007-08-30 08:55, pikachief wrote:

but just the combining or worlds were delayed not the expansion...


I know that. What I'm saying is whenever they plan something, they later realize they can't or shouldn't do it, and that is known to piss people off.

[HaydenX]

les jus hope 'taint like DNF...that'd be bayud.

How do you like my southern accent? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[EspioKaos]

I guess I should say that the Thanks Festa has not been delayed, either. It's still set to officially begin tomorrow, on the game's one year anniversary. So, the subject line should probably be edited again.

[McLaughlin]

I think this topic ought to be locked, as it was created with incorrect knowledge and is now confusing the slower members of the forum.

[AxelgearVII]

@Espio

How's that gonna work without another maintenance?



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[RedX]

I think the first post needs to be edited >.>

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-08-30 10:52, AxelgearVII wrote:
@Espio

How's that gonna work without another maintenance?

Good point. Guess the actual missions won't show up until next week, then they'd follow up with the art contest winners the update after. No matter, we'll find out tomorrow, as they say the Thanks Festa site will be updated with mission info then.

[Sychosis]

On 2007-08-30 08:25, pikachief wrote:

On 2007-08-30 06:42, Sychosis wrote:

On 2007-08-30 06:39, EspioKaos wrote:
Eh... You guys have it wrong. Ambition of the Illuminus has not been delayed. It's still set to come out September 27. According to that link, the thing that's been delayed is the World merge that was going to happen this week. So, uh... yeah.



Quiet you.

Can't you see we're busy worrying about Armageddon?



its funny cuz all u guys are making fun of everyone complaining about this and everything..... yet i have seen no one suprised, worried, or upset XD



Then you must be blind.

[Shiro_Ryuu]

Ugh, I still can't read all that Kanji.

[Sha Sha]

Does any know if there will be an non-japanese version of the festival? I wanta enter an art contest
however god we already know
there wont be >< just had to ask

[Wallin]

Is Sega even making anything these days besides (bad) Sonic games and PSU? I'm not sure where they stand in the gaming industry at all anymore.

[Umberger]

On 2007-08-30 16:18, Wallin wrote:
Is Sega even making anything these days besides (bad) Sonic games and PSU? I'm not sure where they stand in the gaming industry at all anymore.



Armored Core and the Total War series...they're also making that Nights sequel for the Wii I think.

[DurakkenX]

Also unlike in america, PSU is decently popular in japan and the servers get pretty quick action if something goes wrong as well as explanations... thus this doesn't effect PSU, for the most part.

[Sydz]

On 2007-08-30 16:22, Umberger wrote:

On 2007-08-30 16:18, Wallin wrote:
Is Sega even making anything these days besides (bad) Sonic games and PSU? I'm not sure where they stand in the gaming industry at all anymore.



Armored Core and the Total War series...they're also making that Nights sequel for the Wii I think.



Armored core is From software actualy, Total war is another dev too, with Sega publishing, I believe.
Sega is still doing alot of odd stuff though, like Virtual Fighter, Afterburner, Sega Rally, and other Odd stuff. They seem to be doing alot of Publishing though. Also they own the chain of Gameworks Restraunts/Arcades

[MushiKuro]

Please people, stop to say "PSU IS DEAD NOW!!!" or "MAGASHI MAKE THAT EVIL PLAN!!!".
Well, this is expected when big things are rolling, so, it's normal.

See ya!

X.X

[Powder Keg]

On 2007-08-30 16:18, Wallin wrote:
Is Sega even making anything these days besides (bad) Sonic games and PSU? I'm not sure where they stand in the gaming industry at all anymore.


Shining Force Neo and Exa. Check them out, I'm sure they won't disappoint.

Sonic Team is a different division from Sega themselves though. (Correct me if I'm wrong on this)

[DurakkenX]

sega is making a lot of stuff...ST is making only a few things...

[Wallin]

Actually I've found the Shining series recently to be a huge disappointment. They really should've stayed with the original/Fire Emblem aspect of strategy battles.

I didn't realize before that the server merge was going to take place before AoI was implemented, I had thought that it would happen with the expansion's release... more pointless dwelling, but doesn't this probably mean that we won't get extra character slots on the U.S. server since the two things are totally unrelated?

[Sinue_v2]

Total war is another dev too, with Sega publishing, I believe.

I believe the company name is Creative Assembly, and Sega bought them out - so they are either an in-house Sega division, or at least a second party, I think.

As far as other games, it's no surprise that many people think that Sonic Team (Sega Team, as is often mistaken) since they are probably the most active and the most popular development team at Sega since the Dreamcast tanked. Which is a real shame since they've been putting out lower-quality or un-inspired products lately which reflects poorly on Sega as a whole. AM2 is still the gold-standard of Sega quality IMO, and I'm eagerly awaiting news on what Yuji Naka is doing at his new development studio (which is also Sega 2nd Party).

I'd also LOVE to know what the hell WoWWorks has Rieko and Tohru working on. I haven't heard anything from those two in a while, and it'd be a shame if they were some neglected peons after the Sega classics they've created like Phantasy Star IV and Skies of Arcadia.

[Kairi_Li]

I like more info on this Anniversary Festa.

And that special wallpaper the first post mentioned. Link to that?

[Ceresa]

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/event/1st/mission.html

New VR missions based on Guardian data of the last year, to be used as a simulator for training new guardians. Please help us test for final adjustments.

Yeah who really cares about the storyline reasoning behind it.

The important stuff.

-250% Item drop rate increase
-200% ~ 350% Xp increase, with it getting higher as you get further.
-Rare monster appearance increase, Jaggo Acte for this.
-2 Boss fights, 2 Boss Box sets. Adahna Degahna is shown in the SS, whether you fight him 2x in a row, or him then another is unknown.

Starts early Sept, another mission added mid Sept.

Rest of the site is various census data on the trends of the JP playerbase, most popular mission/race and so on.

[RedCoKid]

Thanks for the info, Ceresa

If we don't get the one-year anniversary event in the US, it won't be because Famitsu doesn't publish a magazine here. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif

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