AotI: JP Illuminus 09.27 update

[EspioKaos]

The official Japanese PSU site has gotten a MASSIVE overhaul (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=455). This link details all of the stuff that will be available right off the bat. Give me a moment, and I'll have a full translation for you guys. I'll edit stuff in as I go.

Ambition of the Illuminus present
All players who sign on to network mode between now and the end of October 31 will receive a free Soniti shadoog in their common box.

New fields
* AMF HQ Underground
* Military Metro Linear
* Old Rozenom City
* Granigs Mine
* Saguraki C.D.

New Parum free missions
* AMF HQ Recovery
The underground AMF HQ facility is running wild with infected CASTs. Vaccination against the SEED-Forms is no longer an option, so purification is required...

* Metro Linear Breakthrough
CAST soldiers infected with the SEED-Virus are headed through the Metro Linear to an unknown location. Cut them off at their destination!

* Planet's Scar
The GUARDIANS Colony crashed in the vicinity of Rozenom City causing massive destruction. The city is now defenseless and the remaining refugees are fighting for their lives against native creatures turned hostile.

* City of Thunderbeasts
A sample of GRM's SEED-Virus was released from a research lab when the GUARDIANS Colony crashed near Rozenom City, thus infecting native creatures in the area. Purify the ferocious Gainozeros!

New Neudaiz free mission
* Cherry Blossom Magic
Saguraki Forest has been declared a protected area, just like Mizuraki, and now a large outbreak of monsters is damaging the trees. Suppress the leader Koumazuri and save Saguraki!

New Moatoob free missions
* Ice Caverns
Surviving contaminated native creatures from the previous SEED invasion have been discovered in Granigs Mine, an ex-coal mine on the northern continent. Purify them!

* Serpent's Awakening
De Rol Le, a native creature from ancient times that was encased in the ice under Granigs Mine has been awakened by the SEED-Virus being spread by the Illuminus. Suppress the De Rol Le!

New lobbies
* Numerous new lobbies, including Casino Volyale, have been added.

Item-related additions
* New weapon categories have been added: photon whips, slicers, shadoogs and madoogs.

* Numerous new weapons have been added across all categories. Also, up to 7-star weapons will be sold at weapon shops and up to 8-star weapon boards.

* New units (up to B-grade) have been added.

* New clothes and parts have been added. Furthermore, five new color variations have been added or existing clothes and parts.

* New photon arts have been added. (Chiki Kyoren-jin for slicers and Vishi Grudda for whips.)

* New SUV-weapons have been added. Gigas Espada (sword) and Gigas Faust (fist).

New types
* Acrofighter and Acrotecher have been added.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: EspioKaos on 2007-09-26 13:16 ]</font>

[Menochi]

I poked but I guess instead of labeling illuminus items as yellow, they're completely invisible to v1 players.

[Dj_SkyEpic]

Any explanation of this SUV?

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/image/news/20070927/ss_suv_02.jpg

I've seen it plenty of times in still pictures but don't know how good it is or it's functions.



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[HFlowen]

Falcoooon.....

[Menochi]

Dont' know either, won't know for a while I'm sure. Give it a few days to saturate.

[beatrixkiddo]

New mission launched from Parum East.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/beatrix_kiddo/psu1596.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/beatrix_kiddo/psu1597.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/beatrix_kiddo/psu1598.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/beatrix_kiddo/psu1599.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/beatrix_kiddo/psu1600.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/beatrix_kiddo/psu1601.jpg

[Koji1m1]

sounds good to bad i cant read japanesse nor have a modified ps2 for it ill just wait 2 months or watch youtube videos on it.

[beatrixkiddo]

You can't play it online with a modded PS2, I don't believe. DNAS puts a stop to that.

[Koji1m1]

i see, well ty for the info 2 months is fine

[RedCoKid]

On 2007-09-26 12:02, EspioKaos wrote:
The official Japanese Illuminus site has gotten a MASSIVE overhaul (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=455). This link details all of the stuff that will be available right off the bat.
I don't see the new classes listed... Maybe they're gonna hold off for 6 weeks like last year?

[EspioKaos]

More updates coming to the first post. Got pulled away for a moment when I had to go over some building blueprints with my boss.

[pikachief]

On 2007-09-26 12:20, beatrixkiddo wrote:
New mission launched from Parum East.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/beatrix_kiddo/psu1601.jpg



LVL 100 AT S RANK! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif


On 2007-09-26 12:02, EspioKaos wrote:

Ambition of the Illuminus present
All players who sign on to network mode between now and the end of October 31 will receive a free Soniti shadoog in their common box.



sonic shadoog!? O.o

[HFlowen]

On 2007-09-26 12:36, pikachief wrote:

sonic shadoog!? O.o

Soniti. Play PSO.

EDIT: There we go.

http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=1016

Just Ctrl + F for "Soniti"



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[Menochi]

On 2007-09-26 12:37, HFlowen wrote:

On 2007-09-26 12:36, pikachief wrote:

sonic shadoog!? O.o

Soniti. Play PSO.



Technically, Pikachief isn't that wrong. 'sonichi' (which is how it is written on the JP page) stands for ST(Sonic Team) for Japanese players.

[l_Will_l]

Thats the same thought i had in mind with the new classes as well. Im glad that they are capping all classes of at 15 for the beginning. Save some stuff for the rest of the year. Not to mention since ive capped all the jobs on my main ive got alot of work to do when aoi comes out lol. And wow soniti shadoog for everyone who logs in? thats awesome---ish. Rarity on that shadoog just dropped in value. Especially considering no more breaking weps in aoi. umm does jp have that as well or are they adding that sometime later? I havnt really paid attention to their updates that closely.

[RegulusHikari]

On 2007-09-26 12:36, pikachief wrote:

LVL 100 AT S RANK! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif



I believe mission ranks were rebalanced so that S equals our current S2 and A is somewhere around what our S is now.

Not sure if that was just speculation or confirmed, though.

[ZodiacNKnight]

On 2007-09-26 12:12, HFlowen wrote:
Falcoooon.....



....PUNCH!!!

[EspioKaos]

OK, the first post has been updated with full details. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[Kion]

*grabs mop to clean up drool*

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-26 12:27, RedCoKid wrote:
I don't see the new classes listed... Maybe they're gonna hold off for 6 weeks like last year?

They actually just edited them in. And so did I. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif

[HFlowen]

On 2007-09-26 12:51, ZodiacNKnight wrote:

On 2007-09-26 12:12, HFlowen wrote:
Falcoooon.....



....PUNCH!!!


Show me ya moves! (http://youtube.com/watch?v=_IUyqenD7kU)

[pikachief]

On 2007-09-26 12:45, RegulusHikari wrote:

On 2007-09-26 12:36, pikachief wrote:

LVL 100 AT S RANK! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif



I believe mission ranks were rebalanced so that S equals our current S2 and A is somewhere around what our S is now.

Not sure if that was just speculation or confirmed, though.



could be cuz i recall forest having either lvl 100 or 105 monsters on S also http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[EspioKaos]

A couple of bugs have been noted (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=459).

The following synthesis boards have some mistakes in their material listings.

[b] Zax Breba
[B] Zax Bogodda
[B] B'duki Boa
[B] B'duki Magana
[B] B'duki Pyso
[B] Kokurosohki
[B] Yurasohgi
[B] Aikasouki
[B] Kohmatore
[B] Beemtore
[B] Paisotore
[B] Magga S'bina
[B] Magga Draga
[B] Magga Guin

Two boards are known to not synthesize correctly when Kubara Wood is used in them. These are:

[B] B'duki Pyso
[B] Arb Pyso

Players are asked to not use Kubara Wood on these boards at this time.

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[Dein]

Does the PSU site say how often they plan on releasing updates for the near future?

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-26 13:34, Dein wrote:
Does the PSU site say how often they plan on releasing updates for the near future?

It doesn't say.

[Dein]

On 2007-09-26 13:35, EspioKaos wrote:

On 2007-09-26 13:34, Dein wrote:
Does the PSU site say how often they plan on releasing updates for the near future?

It doesn't say.



Ah, well then here's hoping they do some weekly/bi weekly updates for a bit. Thanks again for translating the info Espio.

[Veraichi]

...wait wait wait...b-rank units in shops? so is it true that me / quick will now be sold by npc's?

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-26 13:38, Dein wrote:
Ah, well then here's hoping they do some weekly/bi weekly updates for a bit. Thanks again for translating the info Espio.

No problem. I imagine they'll keep with that kind of schedule.


On 2007-09-26 13:45, Veraichi wrote:
...wait wait wait...b-rank units in shops? so is it true that me / quick will now be sold by npc's?

Unfortunately, they don't specifically say. We'll have to wait for one of our importers to let us know which ones are available in NPC shops.

[Umberger]

Do you know by any chance which units were added? Thanks for being so speedy with the translations Espio.

[Golto]

I hope they get Tero/ Rainnbow in shops at least good stuff.

I just noticed this

“[gii]/magic” “[teiro]/hit” “[teiro]/guard” “[teiro]/start of shop sale of [regusu]”





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[Menochi]

No, they added gi/magic as far as yohmei head slots go. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Tero/hit
gi/magic
tero/guard
tero/legs

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[pikachief]

On 2007-09-26 13:50, Golto wrote:
I hope they get Tero/ Rainnbow in shops at least good stuff.

I just noticed this

“[gii]/magic” “[teiro]/hit” “[teiro]/guard” “[teiro]/start of shop sale of [regusu]”





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tero/start? ?_?

[Shadow_Wing]

No Tero / Start of shop sale ragus?

[beatrixkiddo]

I assume google mangled it. I'm seeing Tero/Guard and Tero/Legs(regusu) at Tenora.

[Menochi]

Mystery solved. See above. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Shadow_Wing]

I liked "Tero / Start of shop sale ragus" <<;

[Kimil]

Tero Legs is gonna be sold in NPC shops? =O

[Menochi]

Well, I was going to go level my fortegunner, but I just saw gold, so I guess its protranser first.

[RedCoKid]

On 2007-09-26 13:14, EspioKaos wrote:

On 2007-09-26 12:27, RedCoKid wrote:
I don't see the new classes listed... Maybe they're gonna hold off for 6 weeks like last year?

They actually just edited them in. And so did I. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif


Awesome, thanks! I was worried for a second there. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

[Menochi]

EX traps are awesome. Big area of effect, nice stream of damage (did 1200 per target) as well as afflicting burn on enemies.

It looks pretty.

[HFlowen]

What EX traps are out? Just the burn one?

[Menochi]

Just burn so far, unless they've hidden some with the illuminus tag:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w106/tancients/exburn.jpg

[Umberger]

I forget who said it...but I heard they were synth only (Kerseline + something). Is that true, or can you buy them from the NPC?

That just seems worded oddly...how do you get them, and what's their price?

[Kamica]

Here is how Gaozoran Rod grinds
http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6755.jpg

In this picture, I am looking for Crimsons with high elemental percents that cost under 600k. The shop organizes the list by putting the highest percent at the top and the lowest percent at the bottom.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/RyuuHasha/PSO/PSU651.jpg

In just four hours of playtime, I have leveled up already
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y148/RyuuHasha/PSO/PSU652.jpg



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[Menochi]

Also, the meseta tweaks are in for mission rewards. They now give roughly 50% less (give or take obviously) than they used to.

[Menochi]

On 2007-09-26 14:21, Umberger wrote:
I forget who said it...but I heard they were synth only (Kerseline + something). Is that true, or can you buy them from the NPC?

That just seems worded oddly...how do you get them, and what's their price?



600 meseta each from vendor. No boards that I can see.

[Kamica]

On 2007-09-26 14:23, Menochi wrote:
Also, the meseta tweaks are in for mission rewards. They now give roughly 50% less (give or take obviously) than they used to.



Actually, I have been play fakis party mission for the past 4 hours and the reward is still the same.

[Menochi]

Guess I'll do some more specific tests and doublecheck. I'm quite sure I got nearly 10,000 meseta less than the normal reward was however.

[Dj_SkyEpic]

Since new ranks for E-classes are out, would any of you say that HSM A rank would be a good default for leveling classes there or Fakis Co-op like Kamica?

I'd like to plan ahead as to what I'll be doing by then ^^;

[Lyrise]

Fakis coop is probably best, a decent party can get 202MP in 9 minutes or less, whereas HSM can be subject to a lot of disasters.

[Dj_SkyEpic]

You're right. Considering you can get good drops from Fakis as well.

[beatrixkiddo]

Full Party S2 Rank S-Rank Clear = 11725 Meseta on it.

[Menochi]

23450meseta was what it used to be. So yeah, roughly 50% less. Job points remain the same.

[beatrixkiddo]

On 2007-09-26 14:16, Menochi wrote:
Just burn so far, unless they've hidden some with the illuminus tag:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w106/tancients/exburn.jpg



Burn was the only one in the PSU client data afaik

[beatrixkiddo]

Oh and here's something interesting. The filter has been updated.

[Menochi]

Overlooked updates (not all mentioned in espio's faq)

Differences between the two versions (X means Illuminus only, O means for both, and T means theres a technicality between the two)

Disc conversion X
Follow mode X
Sending simple mail from partner card X
Simple mail reply is now "don't quote" X
Partner card current/max is displayed X
New faces and voices in character create X
Login screen and character creation are different X
When a new character is created, they are already given the illuminus room upgrade X
PS2 conversion dictionary(kanji and symbols) is adjusted X
Windows can now do shadow mapping (realistic shapes) X
Windows edition now has widescreen compatibility X
Can now use first person view while sitting down O

Added lobbies including the casino X
Paid lobby transfer (added the 18th) O

Can now designate 'online status" (afk, looking for group, etc) X
Hair type and accesories are now seperately chosen X
Facial expressions added to lobby animations X
Windows users can now move with their mouse X
Level cap 110 O
Job cap lv15 O
Level cap for PAs is lv40. PSU v1 players will only see lv30 effects T
Consumables such as agtirade and sol atomizer can now be carried in 20s O
Illuminus character names are in yellow. When inspecting gear, a ??? is given O
Character stats adjusted (18th) O
Clothing combinations not so strict (certain shoes, pants can now go together) O

New battle type is added (AF, AT) X
New monsters, new bosses X
Monster hit boxes have been adjusted (easier to dodge) X
When at level cap, players will now see "EXP FULL" when killing an enemy X
Targeting system has been adjusted O
Monsters being attacked with weapons now react differently (flinch I assume) O
Job types have been adjusted O
Default item distribution is now 'random' O
Protransers can now detect traps O
Job gear availability and PAs have been adjusted O
Just Attack. Illuminus will have the button shine on success T
Just Counter. Illuminus will have the button shine on success T
PP recovers with normal attacks O
Elemental Attribute calculations adjusted O
SUV and nanoblast retain positive buffs O
Dropped weapons and armor now have random %s O
Meseta amounts that drop increases depending on number of people in the party (18th) O
Meseta distribution has been adjusted (now evenly divided among players(18th)) O
Photon arts have been rebalanced (18th) O
Stamina of large sized creatures has been adjusted (6th) O
Experience value of enemies has been adjusted (6th) O
Chance of having SE land on players and enemies was adjusted (6th) O
Movement speed of S/S2 enemies was adjusted (June 7th) O

New free missions and areas X
Return to lobby from checkpoint X
Currently existing monsters have different drops/rate in the new illuminus missions X
-Any PSU v1 mission retains current drop tables
Different effects for destroyed containers X
Meseta rewards from missions is reduced (26th) O
NPC and PM deaths no longer affect rank (May 31st) O

New weapons are added.
PSU v1 players will not see the animation of the PA, and will only be able to tell monsters are being hit from damage numbers and reactions

New shield lines, new units, new higher grade weapons are added.

New clothes/parts.
PSU v1 people will only see the character's starting clothes.

New Photon Arts, new SUVs, manufacturers doing more weapons.

More weapons added to existing categories.
PSU v1 players will see a substitute model for the weapons in existing categorys (GRM rod will show up with yohmei rod graphics for example) and the PSU v1 player cannot use/pick up the new weapons.

Protranser EX trap is added (both versions)

Lots of my room goods, tickets, etc.
PSU v1 players cannot enter rooms with anything illuminus.

Ability to delete the board from the PM (Illuminus)
Synth rate success % and attribute is now announced by the PM for other players in the room (illuminus)

My room condition search added
PSU v1 can only go up to 12 star rarity, cannot search for shadoog/madoog/slicers/whips with category search.

Traps can be synthesized (illuminus)
S grinders can be synthesized
Snythesis time decreased substantially
Chance of getting a high + grinder increased substantially
Successs ratio of synth and attribute increased
Different items recieved for failing synths
Weapons no longer break when grinding.
PSU v1 players will still see weapon breaking mentioned in the agreement before grinding. This is fixed in illuminus.

Items for display in NPC shops have changed
PSU v1 players will not see anything new.

Character modification (lumilass) verifies your version for which upgrades/changes you can do.
Face and voice can be modified (illuminus)
Usage fee for lumilass is decerased (18th)
Item sellback price in NPC shops is adjusted (18th)

Upcoming or existing changes
New PM evolutions (illuminus)
Item storage is increased (illuminus)
You can now migrate your room to another planet (illuminus)
You can now view which missions are popular from the official website (illuminus)
Episode 3 exists (illuminus)
Choice paths in story mode (Episode 3)
PSO clothes and accesories (headpieces, etc)
-Said to be available from today.
PSO field is added (illuminus)
World Integration (merging)

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[Syl]

I'm curious as to whether buff leveling via buff parties still works...

[Menochi]

Its worked up until now, so I assume it still will. AFK bullet leveling doesn't because of knockback. I'm still translating more of the changes, so I'll continue editing the post.

[Lyrise]

Just a few more pics with grind stats and FT 12.

Fortecher 12, lv101 Newman female stats
http://www.arc-drive.com/images/psu/AoI/FT12.jpg

Svaltus Sword +5:

http://www.arc-drive.com/images/psu/AoI/Svaltus.jpg

Halp Serafi +5:

http://www.arc-drive.com/images/psu/AoI/Halp.jpg

Crimson +4:

http://www.arc-drive.com/images/psu/AoI/Crimson.jpg

Some weapons are good to grind, and some S-Ranks were absolute crap for grind gains. Gizahazashi, Two Headed Ragnus, Hyper Viper, generally suck in terms of grinding, even by Grade A standards.

[Syl]

That's good news, hopefully the person who spread that rumor can shut up about it http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Menochi]

Theres no comments about assist technics in any of the notes or forum posts as far as buff limitations. So until I hear/see differently, they'll overwrite (in both directions) just like they do now.

[JC10001]

Can someone please post what the new elemental percentages are for level 31+ bullets and if possible the PP cost? Thanks.

[Menochi]

Only one I've bothered with is machineguns. 24% element, 6 pp a bullet and a 6% increase in ATP from level 30 to 31.

For anything else, wait for the wiki to be updated most likely.

[EspioKaos]

Sorry I kind of bailed out earlier. I got off work shortly after I posted the initial update info and went to the gym for a few hours after. But, now I'm home and ready to get back into things! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

So, uh... how's the new music? http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif I think the only areas open that weren't in the beta are Saguraki C.D. and Metro Linear. Any new tunes with them or just reused stuff?

[Menochi]

Illuminus isn't even live yet, no way to register your code. Assumably ST will add it later today.

Meanwhile, I found out that amazon might have a delay in shipping the game so I definately won't be getting it today. Maybe tomorrow or the following.

In other news, crea doubles are the new crimson in terms of rarity. There have been over 13 drop in the last 7 hours.

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[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-26 17:48, Menochi wrote:
Illuminus isn't even live yet, no way to register your code. Assumably ST will add it later today.
Oh. Oops! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif


On 2007-09-26 17:48, Menochi wrote:
In other news, crea doubles are the new crimson in terms of rarity. There have been over 13 drop in the last 7 hours.

I was wondering why all of the sudden the image board was flooded with Crea Doubles drop screens. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_lol.gif

[omegapirate2k]

Any reason for creas dropping so frequently?

[Menochi]

It might be a hint of illuminus droprate that leaked over to PSU v1. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[omegapirate2k]

On 2007-09-26 17:55, Menochi wrote:
It might be a hint of illuminus droprate that leaked over to PSU v1. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif


Well lets hope the rest of the drop rates are increased by a similar amount!

[EspioKaos]

Looks like Illuminus game key registration is now open (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/illuminusgamekey/)!

[Menochi]

Noone on these forums has the game yet anyway. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif
Maybe tomorrow....hopefully.

For now, the uploader has some interesting pics.

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[EspioKaos]

Yeah, I just saw the one with a new SUV, Ascension Gift.

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6775.jpg

Looking at others now.

[Menochi]

Thats the healing one, I assume the two mentioned will actually be vendor purchaseable.

Probably going to try and stay away from the game until I've got my own copy in hand. It seems it'd be annoying not seeing the same things as my other friends (though a few aren't getting it for a couple days as well)

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-26 19:12, Menochi wrote:
Thats the healing one, I assume the two mentioned will actually be vendor purchaseable.

You're thinking of Lapia Flugé. This one says it attacks with a fiery explosion.

[beatrixkiddo]

Casino prizes so far pictured:

Al Tippy (Dagger)
Al Tippies (Daggers)
Chain Sword (Sword)
Ascension Gift (SUV)
Varista (Handgun)
Twin Varista (Twin Handguns)
Fluorescent Bulb (and Twin)
Harisen Fan (and Twin)
Magical Wand (Wand)
King's Chair (Deco)
Corner Bench (Deco)
Gurarine Answer Chair? (Deco)
Show Time (Deco)
PSU DISC 01
PSU DISC 03
PSU DISC 69
PSU DISC 81 (all for Jukebox I assume)
Freeze Trap EX

And there's a picture of a 9* rare dropping, called "Dancing Sepora" (might be Zepora or Sebora, hard to tell)

[Umberger]

I take it the Al Tippy/Tippies are the Al Rappy (blue) variants of the Rappy Tippies?

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-26 19:17, beatrixkiddo wrote:
And there's a picture of a 9* rare dropping, called "Dancing Sepora" (might be Zepora or Sebora, hard to tell)

Ah, that's a synth material. I remember it from the beta. It's used to make a decoration called an Anyan Flower. There's a second ingredient it requires... Tone Water, I think it's called.

[Golto]

Twin Varista (Twin Handguns) A rank I hope.

[Menochi]

On 2007-09-26 19:16, EspioKaos wrote:

On 2007-09-26 19:12, Menochi wrote:
Thats the healing one, I assume the two mentioned will actually be vendor purchaseable.

You're thinking of Lapia Flugé. This one says it attacks with a fiery explosion.




Didn't read the description. Just read the name and said blah. I think my migraine is catching up with me so I'm gonna go lie down for a bit.

[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-26 19:22, Golto wrote:
Twin Varista (Twin Handguns) A rank I hope.

They are, indeed.


On 2007-09-26 19:22, Menochi wrote:
Didn't read the description. Just read the name and said blah. I think my migraine is catching up with me so I'm gonna go lie down for a bit.

No problem. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif Enjoy your rest. Hope you feel better soon.

[beatrixkiddo]

On 2007-09-26 19:29, beatrixkiddo wrote:
http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6779.jpg

Someone just killed our old buddy from the Caves.



Also, seems dancing sepora is a box drop.

In addition, Armania is an area drop from the Ice Caves area.

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[Ffuzzy-Logik]

Ha, I totally didn't expect them to leave De Rolie Kouro as 13 stars.

[HFlowen]

No way...they brought back varistas!?

I think most people were just joking when they said to bring it back.. I know I was. =P

[Ffuzzy-Logik]

On 2007-09-26 19:48, HFlowen wrote:
No way...they brought back varistas!?

We knew about that since beta. >_>

Ruby Bullet "ULTIMATE RARE" is back too.

[HFlowen]

"We" didn't include me it would seem. O.o

[Shishi-O]

when is aoti released here?

buds are antsy, psu 360.

[Menochi]

No real release date given. Current speculation is 11/20.

[Syl]

lol if you don't know by now.... 11/20 seems to be the approximate date.

[Syl]

hehehe <_<;;;;;



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[Nai_Calus]

I'm practically bouncing off the walls here with impatience for getting my copy. Not that I'll likely even have internet when I get it since we're going to be moving and the closing date keeps getting pushed back, but still...

I can play the offline mode or something? XD

(Screw waiting for the US release, I'm waiting for my copy of the JP version I preordered. >.>)

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[Mewn]

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6825.jpg
Two-headed Ragnus dropping as a complete weapon. Maybe the old S-Ranks will start to become more common now.

Amongst other things, there's a few images on the uploader of what Jaggos in Granigs apparently dropping units such as Perpa / Hit and Mega / Knight at (I assume) lower levels.

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6800.jpg
Chronoseline, 15* Ore. This existed in the original client too, afaik, but was unreleased for obvious reasons.

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6807.jpg
HEL YEH.

[Golto]

Cool, who was it again that said S ranks would NEVER drop whole from monsters?

[pikachief]

two headed ragnus 13-15 stars, freeze resist and much more in the first day!? I call increased drop rate!

[Golto]

Now all they need are those kubara versions of 10-12* melee and force boards sold from npc somewhere.

[omegapirate2k]

O ho ho, 8* grm grenade launcher

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6853.jpg

8* Yohmei Rifle

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6837.jpg

Quite cool.

[Urtri]

Iam with you Ian-KunX as iam going Rabid waiting for AotI to get released. Ive even decided on what iam doing as soon as i get online with it as well. But i must ask this question - What is the Synth Rate for 8* Kubara Guns now? just asking as the very first thing iam planning on doing is Synthing some 8* Kubara/Tenora Mechguns for my Fifgunner.

Oh yeah Please post pics of the free Soniti shadoog Pretty Please

[Agnostic187]

Me / Quick in shop NPC's? Also how are the synth times?

[omegapirate2k]

On 2007-09-27 06:15, Agnostic187 wrote:
Me / Quick in shop NPC's? Also how are the synth times?


From eariler in the thread:


On 2007-09-26 13:50, Menochi wrote:
No, they added gi/magic as far as yohmei head slots go. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Tero/hit
gi/magic
tero/guard
tero/legs

[Agnostic187]

Oops. figures I missed it -_-

[Mewn]

On 2007-09-27 05:50, omegapirate2k wrote:
O ho ho, 8* grm grenade launcher

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6853.jpg

8* Yohmei Rifle

http://www.mithra.to/~psu/uploader/src/psu6837.jpg

Quite cool.


Well, those are the Kubara copies of the GRM Grenade launcher and Yohmei rifle. The Grenade is Bran Grenadoc whereas the rifle is Hakutsurahoc.

[Niloklives]

we need grind info on those kubaras >_>

[ZodiacNKnight]

On 2007-09-26 13:15, HFlowen wrote:

On 2007-09-26 12:51, ZodiacNKnight wrote:

On 2007-09-26 12:12, HFlowen wrote:
Falcoooon.....



....PUNCH!!!


Show me ya moves! (http://youtube.com/watch?v=_IUyqenD7kU)



Why can't my SUV be this powerful? (http://youtube.com/watch?v=FFtw7qW7Vcw) http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

[EspioKaos]

For those looking forward to the first chapter ("Despair and Hope") of Episode 3, Dengeki PlayStation and Famitsu (through Shougai PSO (http://www.g-heaven.net/pso/topics/070927f.html)) are saying we can expect it to be released around the middle of October.

[Menochi]

Disk PA system
According to the manual, you go into the menu, select your PAs (where you normally view level etc) and you can turn it into a disk from there.
The manual however, does not state whether you can transfer the disk to other characters (even on the same account)

[ZeroVer01]

So when you turn photon art into a disk, does it retain its level?

And if so, does this mean the level is stored on the disk, or is it stored in the character info???

[EspioKaos]

The PA's level is retained, that being the main purpose of the conversion system. The other part of your question I can't answer, however. Sorry. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

[Menochi]

Not having the manual in front of me makes it hard to be sure sure, but according to the person's words "You can get the PA back into a disk in the level that it is"

[ZeroVer01]

I am glad to know that the level is retained.

[WBMike]

I'd love to hear some of the new music for the new areas http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[Kylie]

Five new colors for clothes... mm.

The new hair's available, right?



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[Zorafim]

Hm, I doubt anyone will be able to answer this, but I heard ST say that they were working on a way for the PS2 version to have a similar running speed as the PC version (no weapon lag, etc). Is there any news on this?

[Niloklives]

they were trying to improve performance on the PS2. as far as we know, its been improved, but no word to what extent

[Menochi]

They were fixing lag of some sort, no word really though.

They did mess up the conversion dictionary (the stuff that translates hiragana into kanji) so sometimes it just doesn't work. lol

[Zorafim]

Yeah, figured as much. None of us have the PS2 version, and none of us frequent the JP forums to ask them.
I hope parties won't continue to suck in terms of lag...

[Niloklives]

y'know I actually see more lag in parties with a bunch of PC users than I do PS2 users. I suspect performance has been improved to a notable extent. maybe loading times aren't much better, but I'd bet they added frameskip and have cleaned up weapon lag. loading time can't really be fixed without downscaling, but the rest was just bad programming.

I'd love to get my hands on the PS2 version for offline purposes only. just to poke around and check out the weapons, character creation, etc...

[Menochi]

On 2007-09-27 11:47, Zorafim wrote:
Yeah, figured as much. None of us have the PS2 version, and none of us frequent the JP forums to ask them.
I hope parties won't continue to suck in terms of lag...



Load times are the same as they were for PS2. No mention about parties though.

Sega has no official forums for the Japanese version, so a large majority of players probably won't ever bother.

[Menochi]

On 2007-09-27 11:58, NIloklives wrote:
y'know I actually see more lag in parties with a bunch of PC users than I do PS2 users. I suspect performance has been improved to a notable extent. maybe loading times aren't much better, but I'd bet they added frameskip and have cleaned up weapon lag. loading time can't really be fixed without downscaling, but the rest was just bad programming.

I'd love to get my hands on the PS2 version for offline purposes only. just to poke around and check out the weapons, character creation, etc...



I have purchased copies of both, but won't have the PS2 one for a bit.

[Kylie]

PS2 isn't as bad as people think and say. I get occasional lag, but I've never once had to 'reboot' like many PC players have to. And when I disconnect, it's because of my ISP or the servers, and not my PS2. The only gripes I have are that weapon lag can be a pain (especially with spells), I can't take screenshots, and it takes longer to get to places than it would if I was on PC. Otherwise, I personally prefer the PS2 version for comfort and controls.

If they were to fix weapon lag and reduce loading times for areas on PS2, all I would be missing are enhanced graphics and the ability to take screens.


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[RedCoKid]

It's not just bad load times, it's the weapons & techs dropping out mid-block because the darn console can't remember what you were using 2 seconds ago! I always feel self-conscious about what other party members could be thinking, "Why is he suddenly not helping me?" etc.

Yeah, I'd also like to know how much the PS2 version was improved in this respect.

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[EspioKaos]

On 2007-09-27 12:17, RedCoKid wrote:
I always feel self-conscious about what other party members could be thinking, "Why is he suddenly not helping me?" etc.

Same here. It's a big pain when my Resta suddenly doesn't load; usually always happens when it's needed the most, too!

[Niloklives]

I'm on PS2 myself and I'm usually fine. the weapon lag (not load times, but the game basically unequipping me) is my biggest complaint while the second is the extreme slowdown which makes me move slower than my teammates and end up being a room behind...usually on timed missions. those problems aside, I'm usually pretty happy with the PS2 and those problems don't come up often enough for me to offer heavy complaint.

[HFlowen]

I only ever notice some "matrix" moments during heavy fighting. It's kind of cool though, I can see PC players getting knocked away before the enemy has even finished his attack, so I usually run away, lol.

I have had those "weapons refuse to load" moments a couple times. It's irritating, but doesn't happen often enough for me to worry.

[Skye-Fox713]

Wait Japan already has AoI? Oh wait never mind duh

*new aoi screen shot&movie thread*
http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=154968&forum=20&242

*palm to face*

a lot of info to take in at once

Why Sega, WHY!!!!!

*emo /wrists*

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[EspioKaos]

Level cap increase to 110: confirmed.

Technically, it was raised the day before the expansion came out. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif

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[Ness0123456]

I heard that the level cap was raised to 110 with the expansions release. Confirm/Deny?

And if it's confirmed, I hope that the new mission's monsters and bosses drop boat loads of EXP to compensate just how much we're going to need to level up beyond 100.

[Shishi-O]

On 2007-09-26 22:44, Menochi wrote:
No real release date given. Current speculation is 11/20.

thank you plz,..is there any news of tenora double sabers??

[Serephim]

On 2007-09-26 12:12, HFlowen wrote:
Falcoooon.....



XD

More like Falcooooonnn ACTION REPLAY!

[Darksasuke89]

anyone know when it'll hit U.S.?

[rogue_robot]

No real dates have been given, but speculation says Nov. 20.

[buzyb77]

OXM in NOv issue Page 34

http://forums.xbox.com/15838816/ShowPost.aspx

this is a topic I posted on the and they State Nov 20, 2007 in the mag...

[Naberius]

And the SUV paradis cataract, can we get it in off-line?

[Menochi]

On 2007-10-01 05:43, Naberius wrote:
And the SUV paradis cataract, can we get it in off-line?



Yes, its currently not online.

[Niloklives]

offline is actually quite robust in terms of items. they actually have every weapon type available a weapons up to 15 star,,,in just about a days worth of play I've been able to see the new weapon types, see most of the new A rank and such, and even some of the new S ranks. even the new missions and enemiy types. I'm only 6 chapters is as well...been taking my time and soaking in the new stuff. definately worth a look

[Naberius]

But off-line mode will be "the extra mode" for AoI. Or do we have offline mode and an extra mode?
Its nice to have a very good off-line mode.

[DoubleJG]

I am wondering this as well. Is offline mode basically what extra mode was to Episode 1? And NIloklives, you're saying that the item inventory has been increased so you can actually DO stuff now unlike in the limited Ep1 extra mode? Also, are MAGs in offline mode? What about the new stages such as the remade Forest?

Also, are the Partner Machinery kits available offline in AOI as well? And what about room space, any more spots for decorations?

Quite a few questions, but thanks for any helpful feedback.


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[EspioKaos]

On 2007-10-07 22:14, DoubleJG3288 wrote:
I am wondering this as well. Is offline mode basically what extra mode was to Episode 1?
Kind of. Basically, you make one character, and you can use him or her for both story and free missions.


On 2007-10-07 22:14, DoubleJG3288 wrote:
Also, are MAGs in offline mode?
MAGs are nowhere to be seen in this game. Madoogs and shadoogs are, however. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif Both weapon types are available offline along with all of the previously online-exclusive weapons like cards and grenades.


On 2007-10-07 22:14, DoubleJG3288 wrote:
What about the new stages such as the remade Forest?

Online only, it seems. The only new areas that are available offline are Habirao F.D., Saguraki C.D. and AMF HQ. Oh, and Pavilion of Air, too, I think.


On 2007-10-07 22:14, DoubleJG3288 wrote:
Also, are the Partner Machinery kits available offline in AOI as well? And what about room space, any more spots for decorations?

I'm not certain on these, so I'll leave them for someone else. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

[Chibi_psu]

I hope anyone playing jp upload the new chapter of episode 3.I want to see lumia in action and see what happen!!

[DoubleJG]

Thanks alot Espio for the answers, and ya, I forgot what the new "MAGs" were called since I left PSU and all it's glory when I realized it isn't very dial-up friendly =/

A few more questions:

For offline, do the free missions still only have one rank with the same set levels, or did they bring about C, B, A, etc for some free missions to give offliners a bit more of a variety when playing offline?

Is the level cap still 100?

Did they make it so that the gameplay is more like online, in otherwords, is the meseta that drops still really high and whatnot?

Do they still only have the three basic classes for offline mode or did they find a way to incorporate the advanced classes in this time around?

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[Chibi_psu]

-There are c to s rank quest now(level 130 monsters in hive s lol)
-Most of the online mission(no coop missions) and some new of illuminas.
-Meseta drop is high but with all the new stuff you will thank for it.
-Basic classes only
-Level cap is more than 100 but im not sure if its 200...
-All online weapons(card,axe) and all new weapons like slicers,madoogs,whips etc etc.
-New npc cards and they seem smarter now(maya cast reverse if you have burn,virus etc etc lol)
-More spots in room like in psu v1 online but not like the new rooms in illuminas(there are lots of new decos anyway).

[mizukage]

Is there room remodelling for offline aoi?

Can the extra mode free missions be played at the start of AOI offline?

About partner machines, how will my LV100 extra mode GH-420 evolve in AOI?? And also, I know that there will be a butler type and bishonen type PM, but will there be a "sonic" PM???

[beatrixkiddo]

No room remodeling as far as I know.

At the start you can only access Parum. You have to complete the Story Missions (started at Clyez City 5f) to unlock other planets and missions.

And not sure about PMs.

[Chibi_psu]

theres no pm devices in shops so i dont know if you can get new pms.About the rooms i didnt see any ticket yet

[DoubleJG]

Thanks for the helpful list of feedback Chibi.

I'm sorry to hear that offline doesn't have PM devices, buuut having C-S rank free missions offline is enough to make up for it IMO. Offline PSU was horrible seeing how you could never really do the early missions again later on without walking through them without a challenge. Thankfully the mission rank system offline will keep offliners a bit more busy as well as help persuade them to get online.

[mizukage]

On 2007-10-09 12:36, DoubleJG3288 wrote:

I'm sorry to hear that offline doesn't have PM devices, buuut having C-S rank free missions offline is enough to make up for it IMO. Offline PSU was horrible seeing how you could never really do the early missions again later on without walking through them without a challenge. Thankfully the mission rank system offline will keep offliners a bit more busy as well as help persuade them to get online.



Due to the fact that offline content is less than the stuff people get on the online, I am totally convinced that I will be getting online, but then again.. To get online, I need to spend a lot of money on the router, as well as wasting time figuring out how to get the acceptable payment methods, its kinda discouraging though.. Still, its worth it!

[Chibi_psu]

You guys will have a lot of fun with illuminas offline http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif

[DoubleJG]

I just reactivated my PSU licence for the 1up cup, but I'm really hoping that AOI is as fun offline as you say it is.

Most of the time, I can only play online via dial-up, and ya... it's not that fun with that connection -_-