Update US/EU 06/06

[S4CT4L1TY]

Wedding Lobbies!Do I hear wedding bells? The wedding lobbies returning on June 6 can be found in all cities across Moatoob, Parum, Neudaiz, as well as the GUARDIANS colony. If you have love on your brain and a question to ask, don't delay as the wedding lobbies will be gone on June 20!



New Story Mission! (Ambition of the Illuminus Only)Episode 3 Chapter 4: Farewell to Mother (GUARDIANS Colony 5th Floor Mission Counter)

The GUARDIANS face an all-new threat as the effects of Maya's SEED vaccine fade on CASTS, leaving AMF soldiers and Captain Fulyen Curtz thrown out of control by A-Photon waves emanating somewhere on Parum. Investigate the AMF facilities and stop the A-Photon Waves! As the GUARDIANS struggle to fit in the final puzzle pieces towards a unified Gurhal, an unexpected villain leaps out from the shadows, ready to continue his own ambitions. Episode 3 Chapter 3: "Wish on Holy Light" must be completed to begin chapter 4.
New Free Mission! (Ambition of the Illuminus Only)Seal of the Dark God C-S (Rykros)

Dark Falz has risen again, feeding on a new source of A-Photons. Defeat the dark god and uncover the true secret of Rykros!



Updated Variety Store and Casino Items!New My Room items are now available in the variety shop and for exchange in the Casino. Some existing Casino items will no longer be available, but will return in rotation.



Balance UpdatePhoton Art Experience Update: Experience for all Photon Arts has been increased making it much easier to improve your Skills, Bullets, and TECHNICS. Each category will now level up faster based on the following multipliers:

Skill PA Experience x2
Bullet PA Experience x3
TECHNIC PA Experience x2

[Mysterious-G]

http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=20080603a

Seal of the Dark God C-S (Rykros)

Dark Falz has risen again, feeding on a new source of A-Photons. Defeat the dark god and uncover the true secret of Rykros!


Updated Variety Store and Casino Items!

New My Room items are now available in the variety shop and for exchange in the Casino. Some existing Casino items will no longer be available, but will return in rotation.


Balance Update

Photon Art Experience Update: Experience for all Photon Arts has been increased making it much easier to improve your Skills, Bullets, and TECHNICS. Each category will now level up faster based on the following multipliers:

Skill PA Experience x2
Bullet PA Experience x3
TECHNIC PA Experience x2


Wedding Lobbies!

Do I hear wedding bells? The wedding lobbies returning on June 6 can be found in all cities across Moatoob, Parum, Neudaiz, as well as the GUARDIANS colony. If you have love on your brain and a question to ask, don't delay as the wedding lobbies will be gone on June 20!

Meseta color change

Price color will now depend on the highness of the price.


Episode 3 Chapter 4: Farewell to Mother (GUARDIANS Colony 5th Floor Mission Counter)

The GUARDIANS face an all-new threat as the effects of Maya's SEED vaccine fade on CASTS, leaving AMF soldiers and Captain Fulyen Curtz thrown out of control by A-Photon waves emanating somewhere on Parum. Investigate the AMF facilities and stop the A-Photon Waves! As the GUARDIANS struggle to fit in the final puzzle pieces towards a unified Gurhal, an unexpected villain leaps out from the shadows, ready to continue his own ambitions. Episode 3 Chapter 3: "Wish on Holy Light" must be completed to begin chapter 4.

http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/image/community/quests_farewell1.jpghttp://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/image/community/quests_farewell2.jpghttp://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/image/community/quests_farewell3.jpg

[Telina]

Could you site your source please? not that i dont' believe you but its easier to weed through what is and is not a joke on forums.

But cool man, usually espio is the first to bring us this info :O espio has a rival :D :D

[stukasa]

Balance UpdatePhoton Art Experience Update: Experience for all Photon Arts has been increased making it much easier to improve your Skills, Bullets, and TECHNICS. Each category will now level up faster based on the following multipliers:

Skill PA Experience x2
Bullet PA Experience x3
TECHNIC PA Experience x2
That's all I needed to hear! :D

*dives for cover before rollback hits*

[Mr_Confused]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAy!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PA REBALANCE!

[ashley50]

Geee...Wedding Lobby again.

I smell ingame weddings going on ;l

[S4CT4L1TY]

negative much lol understandable with segas reputation

[Mysterious-G]

I smell ingame weddings going on ;l

Taking this opportunity... MARRY ME, MILLY!! :love:

[Telina]

http://www.phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=20080603a

nvm i got you covered :D

yea, i practice defensive pesimism around sega team >.>;

[ashley50]

Taking this opportunity... MARRY ME, MILLY!! :love:
No ... ;l

[S4CT4L1TY]

http://phantasystaruniverse.com/community_quests.php?item=20080603a

[S4CT4L1TY]

>.< oooh beat me

[Touka]

PA rebalance was a given but Seal of the Dark God as well?Hurray for non-nerfed Dark Falz?

[Mysterious-G]

No ... ;l

You are right... I prefer concubinages, anyway... :wacko: <3

[S4CT4L1TY]

i just had to post it cuz no1 else did

[desturel]

Skill PA Experience x2
Bullet PA Experience x3
TECHNIC PA Experience x2

Hopefully these aren't across the board multipliers. Things like Barta could use more than 2x exp while things like cards don't need to be modified at all as fast as they level.

Other than that, I'll be getting my handgun bullets up to 31 as soon as this update is put into place to get them out of the way. Handguns are the only weapons I have left with no PAs at 31.

[SonicTMP]

Oh lord, wedding lobbies. So ronery....

And yay new hotspot! Time to go fishing!

Random thought: Witht he PA update does any one know how they are changing them exactly? Do we obtain 2/3x exp when using the PA per hit and it's the same total exp needed or did they lower the needed values per level to levle up?

[RemiusTA]

...rofl, i cant wait until they announce that it got delayed..

[Totori]

sigh disapointment chill said a BIG update was gonna happen but look at this crap oh welll at least i got PA much faster but still depressing i wanted more story missions...........

[Kizeragi]

Segac are... actully trying? *shock*
Either way, this is great news! :O

[Deissa]

With Chapter 4 of Episode 3 out, there are some things you might want to try after you beat it.

After clearing Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother"
-Complete the trial in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope", Act 1 with an S
-If you do, you'll see...?

After seeing ???? in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope" (beating Act 2 not necessary)
-Complete Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 1 with an S
-In Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 2, you will get to...?

[TheGreyCliche]

what an awful time for my xbox to be red ringed...

...CURSE YOU RICO!!

[Weeaboolits]

This update sounds good, I am pleased.

I will be more pleased if it can go off without a hitch.

[Sekani]

Seal of the Dark God C-S (Rykros)

Holy shit, did Espio get the translation right?

[SabZero]

With Chapter 4 of Episode 3 out, there are some things you might want to try after you beat it.

After clearing Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother"
-Complete the trial in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope", Act 1 with an S
-If you do, you'll see...?

After seeing ???? in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope" (beating Act 2 not necessary)
-Complete Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 1 with an S
-In Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 2, you will get to...?

Oooh, mysterious! Too bad I won't be able to play until the 14th!

[Totori]

Holy shit, did Espio get the translation right?


what's wrong the S rank being in there i think Jp had that there also oh well

[Golto]

Pretty much what I expected, not the big update some of the SoA staff was claiming it to be but a decent update for a change. Let's all hope the middle of July is the real big update.

[Dragwind]

Hell, I'm hoping they don't delay this at the last moment.

I'll be excited when I come home from work friday to see the update in place.

[ashley50]

Curtz' Card :)

[NegaTsukasa]

The Dark Falz Deal is real. I just went to a thread about it.
And saw pictures to prove it's out.
So this mission isn't a hoax.

[Zorafim]

New story mission, being able to level PAs... Not bad. Right now, the only thing stopping me from leveling new jobs is my lack of PA levels. If I was able to level my PAs as fast as I can level my job or character, I'd have already capped all the jobs.

[Sekani]

what's wrong the S rank being in there i think Jp had that there also oh well

I was referring to the name of the mission.

[EspioKaos]

Holy shit, did Espio get the translation right?
They're foiling my plans! :|

Seriously, though, I think the last time the official localized name of a mission matched exactly what I translated the Japanese as was with "AMF HQ Recovery" back when AOTI launched. :lol:

[xEndrance]

Think this is going to be delayed at all >.<
Watch ST hurt us again.

[RemiusTA]

Segac are... actully trying? *shock*
Either way, this is great news! :O

Funny how 2 month late content 9 months behind the japanese version is now considered "sega trying"

man this game sucks.

[Colonel Mustard]

9 months behind the Japanese? Is this true?

[Kylie]

Nice. Just what Logan and I were saying we wanted to see. ^^

[EMPYREAN]

PA uppdate and new hotspot(maybe) YAY!

the rest dosent inntrest me at all.

[Clunker]

Curtz' Card :)

What, really? Cool! I've been wanting his card since day one!
(Can any JP server players confirm that you can get his card on this mission?)

[Ken_Silver]

With Chapter 4 of Episode 3 out, there are some things you might want to try after you beat it.

After clearing Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother"
-Complete the trial in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope", Act 1 with an S
-If you do, you'll see...?

After seeing ???? in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope" (beating Act 2 not necessary)
-Complete Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 1 with an S
-In Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 2, you will get to...?

What do you see, George? What do you see? *See reference*

Someone tell me. I wanna know. Use spoiler tags to save the rest the spoiler.

[Deissa]

Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope" secret:
A cutscene where you find a broken-down Lou unit.

Episode 3, Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother" secret:
If you saw the cutscene with the broken-down Lou, you get to bring Lou with you in Act 2.

[MAXrappy]

SWEET! i didnt even know we where getting an update till i read this! i dont see what everyone is complaning about ,aside from wedding lobbys, (online marrages are so stupid). at least were getting new stuff.
and YAY for PA rebalencing! now its even easyer to lvl spells. WOOT!

[Mikura]

Nice, exactly what I expected. Now let's see how long it takes before they announce the PA exp rebalance has to be delayed again. ;p

[Ken_Silver]

Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope" secret:
A cutscene where you find a broken-down Lou unit.

Episode 3, Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother" secret:
If you saw the cutscene with the broken-down Lou, you get to bring Lou with you in Act 2.

Thank you very much. :D

Now I am inspired to do it. My mind works in reverse: See the ending? Now find out how you got to that point.

[Mewnie]

Me and Shiina will elope.

Right Shiina? *noms*

[Niloklives]

great...now add 3 more mission, caves of illusion, 2 new S2s, Pa cap increases on GT/WT and lvl cap increase to 140 before MAG2 and maybe sega will get a pat on the bcks instead of my foot up their asses. this is too little too late. I'm still here to hang out with my friends, but segas just rubbed me the wrong way too many times.

[Alizarin]

Me and Shiina will elope.

Right Shiina? *noms*

I didn't think eloping was necessary. I wasn't aware that there'd be people who would object t- oh wait. What am I signing up for again?

As for the update: Until it happens and when every detail of it is implemented without problems (or when such problems are fixed), I'll reserve my excitement. If it does go through, I'll look at the story mission and new items as usual, then proceed to spam Dark Falz.

On a side note: I'd rather have them do SURPRISE!Update, as in announcing updates and details AFTER they implemented it, as opposed to the SURPRISE!Delay-on-the-day-of-maintenance we usually get.

[F-Gattaca]

SonicTMP: The wedding lobby is a date-based lobby change like with Easter, New Year's/Winter, Valentine's, the Cherry Blossom viewing, Parum Unity holiday, the Neudaiz summer festival, etc. etc. etc. We had it last year around this time.


...rofl, i cant wait until they announce that it got delayed..

Funny how 2 month late content 9 months behind the japanese version is now considered "sega trying"

man this game sucks.


9 months behind the Japanese? Is this true?

No, the Error 065/MAG extension FUBAR has just turned RemiusTA from a reasonable person into a really bitter "SEGAC FAILS" guy, like most of the international populace. So, he feels the need to exaggerate things to reflect what he thinks of the game.

He's about three months off the mark--Japan got it this year on January 10. They also got Maximum Attack G Minus at the same time, but we aren't--probably a sign that Sonic Team hasn't decided to cancel the MAG extension yet.

However, it still is four months beyond the initial plan for PC/PS2 and 360 to get updates two months after Japan--but that might just be due to how long it took for us to get AotI, and the fact that in January we had the Winter Event going on. Our schedule's been really shuffled up.

But you guys want a comparison on how long it takes for other MMOs to update?

Check this out.

April 2, 2007 - Ragnarok Online Episode 11.3, Nameless Island, is released on kRO's Sakray servers.
April 11, 2007 - Episode 11.3 is released on kRO's main servers.
April 15, 2008 - Episode 11.3 is released on iRO's main servers. (iRO Sakray got it on March 26)

Six months compared to a year? And the funny thing is, I don't recall iRO's populace being nearly as whiny about how long it took them to get that episode.

[Kinako78]

Nice, exactly what I expected. Now let's see how long it takes before they announce the PA exp rebalance has to be delayed again. ;p

So much negativity...I'm gonna need a lot more ketchup... *injoke from another thread*

On-topic: Yay! Chapter 4, finally! :D

Oh, the PA rebalance is nice, too...

[Colonel Mustard]

6 months is still inexcusably long.

[beatrixkiddo]

All I have to say is: finally

[Mikura]

So much negativity...I'm gonna need a lot more ketchup... *injoke from another thread*

On-topic: Yay! Chapter 4, finally! :D

Oh, the PA rebalance is nice, too...

Honestly, after all Sega has done (or rather NOT done) in the past, can you blame me? ;p I hope it goes off without a hitch though. I've been yearning for this update for a very long time. ;;

[S4CT4L1TY]

All I have to say is: finally

hellz yea i agree

[pikachief]

the whole "this is the big update the GMs have been talking about??"

Ummm the GMs have been saying that we'd be getting this for a while!

They repeatedly said in-game, not on the site, "PA update, Maybe a new story mission, maybe a new mission" since they were asked near the end of MAG :/

Yes this is the big update they've been talking about and considering what we've gotten and when was the last time we've gotten something besides MAG, this is a very big update! lol

[Kinako78]

Honestly, after all Sega has done (or rather NOT done) in the past, can you blame me? ;p I hope it goes off without a hitch though. I've been yearning for this update for a very long time. ;;

I guess I can't. I have a feeling it'll go through without a problem, though. *carries in a large box filled with bottles of ketchup* There. All set for friday.

[Golto]

Hmm seeing this update makes to start to wonder what they will update inbewteen now and the next event supposedly starting in Aug. If they keep up the updates once every two weeks and the MAG extentsion doesn't delay anything we might get the Neudiaz S2s and GBR in July. I can't see only story mission #5 and Remote Base filling 2 month gap we would have.

[Shinko]

...rofl, i cant wait until they announce that it got delayed..
Lol you know I wouldn’t be shocked at all

sigh disapointment chill said a BIG update was gonna happen but look at this crap oh welll at least i got PA much faster but still depressing i wanted more story missions...........
Yea I was thinking the same not really that big if you ask me….. though at least there's a new hotspot and no more white beast……well until s2 come out…….oh lord….

what an awful time for my xbox to be red ringed...
...CURSE YOU RICO!!
Lmao. Don’t blame Rico for Microsoft bad products

[Blueblur]

Wedding lobby disappears on June 20... Maybe we'll see MAG return then?

[Golto]

Wedding lobby disappears on June 20... Maybe we'll see MAG return then?

That's when the GMs said the plan was to do the extention.

[Arika]

Wedding lobby disappears on June 20... Maybe we'll see MAG return then?
guess so..

[Alastor_Haven]

Yay time to lvl Techs like crazy :)

[rise urbanus]

bullets or techs bullets or techs....cast or newman:grin:TECHS...maybe

[Xefi]

Tres Bien!

[Clunker]

With Chapter 4 of Episode 3 out, there are some things you might want to try after you beat it.

After clearing Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother"
-Complete the trial in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope", Act 1 with an S
-If you do, you'll see...?

After seeing ???? in Episode 3, Chapter 1 "Despair & Hope" (beating Act 2 not necessary)
-Complete Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 1 with an S
-In Episode 3. Chapter 4 "Farewell to Mother", Act 2, you will get to...?

Question: Does the 'special' bits need one to S rank the A level version?

Or will this work if I just S rank a C level run?

[rise urbanus]

and plz answer any 1 is it true that pa get 30% boost n power at 41 i dont wanna make a topic out of it:bunny:

[Para]

btw when does our free period end for PC/PS2?

[Clunker]

Another "Despair and Hope" related question:

Where's a good guide? The search turns up way too much other Ep3 guides to be of much help...
and the pair of 'choose-the-right-warps' will totally eat any time requirements...

[pikachief]

btw when does our free period end for PC/PS2?

U didnt really get one. if u checked your account info and the sega billing site u should've been billed. some people for some reason, were billed twice.

[amtalx]

Don't count on ST until its live on the servers... Haven't you all learned by now?

[Mysterious-G]

Don't count on ST until its live on the servers... Haven't you all learned by now?

All who have learned, should have quit by now. :wacko:

Also, I didn't notice I actually was beaten badly by 3 minutes from you, S4CT4L1TY!
Sorry. ^^'

[Dark Emerald EXE]

Hmmm If i can level killer shot and maybe 2 or 3 other rifle PAs to 21 or maybe 31....im moving back to techs ^_^

[Arika]

Yay time to lvl Techs like crazy :)
*giggle* I think you meant LV melee PA :razz:

[bLOODSAW]

Time to level me some bullets...

(laughs at how fast cards will level lmao)

[Vent]

Pray that everything goes well. That means no sudden delays and no roll-backs.

[Shardio]

They said MA:G's delay wouldn't affect updates.
They were right :D

Never give up hope in Sega ;)

[F-Gattaca]

Don't count on ST until its live on the servers... Haven't you all learned by now?


All who have learned, should have quit by now. :wacko:

Well, if that's true, guys, I would have quit a long time ago. Thing is, I learned lessons from playing other MMOs that've overridden those lessons (you speak of). If we do get a rollback or a delay, I'm just going to shrug and say "It happens."

It's a big reason why I continue to be thoroughly irritated with the "SEGAC SUX THIS GAME IS SO SHITTY" crowd that's grown exponentially after the MAG FUBAR. Suffice to say, it's going to take more than just what occured during then to make me behave like, say, Kanore or RemiusTA.

[Cry0]

The update isn't here yet, shard :P

All in all, the update's not bad. It'll be good to run something other then WB, that also has decent MP. Even if the drops ain't good. And the pa boost will make it a bit easier to level some melee pa's. gunners are getting spoiled though >> << >> *runs and hides* :P

[Vent]

Well, if that's true, guys, I would have quit a long time ago. Thing is, I learned lessons from playing other MMOs that've overridden those lessons. If we do get a rollback or a delay, I'm just going to shrug and say "It happens."

It's a big reason why I continue to be thoroughly irritated with the "SEGAC SUX THIS GAME IS SO SHITTY" crowd that's grown exponentially after the MAG FUBAR. Suffice to say, it's going to take more than just what occured during then to make me behave like, say, Kanore or RemiusTA.

Agreed. Just don't get your hopes up too high on everything and you'll accept the negative outcome.

[Cracka_J]

They said MA:G's delay wouldn't affect updates.
They were right :D

Never give up hope in Sega ;)

This made me throw up a bit.

[Micro]

As good as it sounds, I still expect a delay/rollback until the content shows up Friday and lasts through the weekend. >_>

[Eleina]

As good as it sounds, I still expect a delay/rollback until the content shows up Friday and lasts through the weekend. >_>This. Not trusting them until it happens <.<. They have messed up pretty much every update over the last 2 months in some way, and i don't see why that would change.

[Deissa]

Question: Does the 'special' bits need one to S rank the A level version?

Or will this work if I just S rank a C level run?

You can S rank any level run. The only thing that matters is that you have cleared Chapter 4 first, or else you won't get the cutscene.

[Tekershee]

U didnt really get one. if u checked your account info and the sega billing site u should've been billed. some people for some reason, were billed twice.

Wrong

I've been playing free since May 21st now.

[Realmz]

Balance Update

Photon Art Experience Update: Experience for all Photon Arts has been increased making it much easier to improve your Skills, Bullets, and TECHNICS. Each category will now level up faster based on the following multipliers:

Skill PA Experience x2
Bullet PA Experience x3
TECHNIC PA Experience x2


Myst may go back to being a gunner if i can actually level up my bullets in any reasonable amount of time....

[Kinako78]

This. Not trusting them until it happens <.<. They have messed up pretty much every update over the last 2 months in some way, and i don't see why that would change.

Because it might actually be working properly? It could happen. :p

And I have a strong feeling it will. But if, for some reason, it doesn't, I won't be real disappointed. I'll still have chapter 4 to keep me happy. :D

I'll just have to listen to certain people whine about it, is all...

[Para]

If it comes in successfully... I can finally go level some techs without going... OMFG SO BORING

[EspioKaos]

http://xbox360.phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=181

The Japanese 360 site was updated this morning with the information we received yesterday, but one thing caught my attention. In the little synopsis at the top of the page, it lists that the changes of how to hunt for rare free missions will be applied with this update, yet it's not actually detailed in the notes below it. Last I heard when I talked to RubyEclipse about this, he said that system change was scheduled for early July. By no means is it a big deal, but I'll see what I can find out about it.

[Kinako78]

Oh, now THAT would make me a happy AT! :D

[Schubalts]

What changes to how we find rare missions?

[EspioKaos]

What changes to how we find rare missions?

* Parties no longer have to disband to search for a rare mission.
* The length of time spent in a mission (if between five and 30 minutes) increases the chances of a rare mission appearing. If you spend less than five minutes in a mission, there is no chance of a rare mission appearing, but spending over 30 minutes in a mission will not increase your chances beyond the maximum probability.
* The more the merrier - the more people you have in your party, the better your chances of a rare mission appearing.

[Cracka_J]

* Parties no longer have to disband to search for a rare mission.
* The length of time spent in a mission (if between five and 30 minutes) increases the chances of a rare mission appearing. If you spend less than five minutes in a mission, there is no chance of a rare mission appearing, but spending over 30 minutes in a mission will not increase your chances beyond the maximum probability.
* The more the merrier - the more people you have in your party, the better your chances of a rare mission appearing.

Thanks for digging that up. I saw ruby post or someone quote that somewhere, and there was a bit of debate if the change had already been *snuck* in or if it was something being implemented in the future.

I think it's rather nice due to the 3rd * - it seems like the disbanding is being replaced by an accumulative system that instead of dividing the group chances individually, it now stacks them onto the leaders chance of finding the mission. Who knows if this is correct, but it least it eliminates the akward disband/reform after every moatoob mission. Again, nice find.

[Golto]

Anyone who plays the JPN pc/ps2 know if the new way to get the rare missions increases or decreases appearance rates of getting the rare mission?

[Andy1423]

So are we ever going to get anything new in the casino or just the same crap. I know that they "rotate" out items, but who really cares about cherry tables

[EspioKaos]

This update will add some new stuff to Voloyal's exchange counter. I'm expecting music discs (likely "Fight the Vicious Fate" and "Cherry Blossom," possibly "Wedding" with the new lobby going up) and maybe the one weapon we're missing, Bouquet/C.

[Treize K]

O.o..................

[Kylie]

* Parties no longer have to disband to search for a rare mission.
* The length of time spent in a mission (if between five and 30 minutes) increases the chances of a rare mission appearing. If you spend less than five minutes in a mission, there is no chance of a rare mission appearing, but spending over 30 minutes in a mission will not increase your chances beyond the maximum probability.
* The more the merrier - the more people you have in your party, the better your chances of a rare mission appearing.
I thought that was already changed? Hmm.

Anyway, Chill said they've been testing this update and haven't ran into any issues, so I hope things go well. I wish I could expect it, but my trust is still damaged, sadly. >_>

[Anduril]

I'm crossing my fingers that this update goes off without a hitch. It feels like I've been waiting for this new Story Mission forever, and it will finally be nice to be able to get my Barta up to 31+ a little easier.

[EspioKaos]

I thought that was already changed? Hmm.
It was supposed to have been implemented, but Ruby found out after the fact that it had been pushed back a bit. Last he heard was "early July," but we all know how quickly things can change. I sent him a PM earlier to see if he can find out any other info on this.

[EspioKaos]

Just got a reply back from Ruby, and he confirmed that the new rare mission search methods will be added with this update.

[Dhylec]

Just got a reply back from Ruby, and he confirmed that the new rare mission search methods will be added with this update.

That sounds good. Let's hope it is what they said. ;]

[kRYSTLE]

does any one care about the guys who busted there balls and spent 1500 hours plus on PA'a and now the noobs who have these 130 playrs and shatty pa's will catch up in a month or so of playing. This is such a BS update, just leave them were they are. Thats one thing that is so fun about this game is u cant max it out in 1 or 2 months of playing.

[Anduril]

What about people who don't like taking hours to level PAs when they would rather just be playing with friends? The PA leveling speed, especially for bullets, has been so bad, especially with lv40, and in the near future lv50, that it could take a casual player months just to level a single bullet through regular play. PSU isn't a hardcore ORPG, and this increase in PA EXP is reinforcing that.

[Mysterious-G]

Just got a reply back from Ruby, and he confirmed that the new rare mission search methods will be added with this update.

Thanks, Espio. I added the changes like you listed them to my post. ;)

[Kylie]

does any one care about the guys who busted there balls and spent 1500 hours plus on PA'a and now the noobs who have these 130 playrs and shatty pa's will catch up in a month or so of playing. This is such a BS update, just leave them were they are. Thats one thing that is so fun about this game is u cant max it out in 1 or 2 months of playing.
No, I'm happy for the people that don't have to level photon arts the BS way I did, and I say it's about time. I just wish they had balanced the fix more - like, stuff like vivi danga doesn't need to level up two times faster. It's something good that they're adjusting though.

[Deissa]

does any one care about the guys who busted there balls and spent 1500 hours plus on PA'a and now the noobs who have these 130 playrs and shatty pa's will catch up in a month or so of playing. This is such a BS update, just leave them were they are. Thats one thing that is so fun about this game is u cant max it out in 1 or 2 months of playing.

No. No-one cares. "oh boo hoo now i can't look down on players ;-; ;-; ;-;"

HAHAHAHAHA

[Cracka_J]

No, I'm happy for the people that don't have to level photon arts the BS way I did, and I say it's about time.

agreed.

I've got about 90% of my techs to 40, and I'm welcoming the balance for my remaining few techs. Some bullets/techs/skills (dugrega goes here) are just horrible to level. Props to those that managed to do it with no rebalance, but the current exp on pa's is just silly for such a fast-paced arcadey game.

I really don't care that others will be able to do what I did much faster now, it's better for the community.

[kRYSTLE]

i guess i am to competitvie for this game, i like being better than other people at something even if it is just for sacraficing time and NO SKILL to do it. This is a good update for pussy's who arent good at anything else but giving time. I am still goinf to play and level the shat out of PA's. Its just now there is nothing to seperate the commitment to the game players from the weekend warriors. Oh and i look down on no one

[alazar14]

rofl oh god In game weddings...funny stuff.

[Hrith]

agreed.

I've got about 90% of my techs to 40, and I'm welcoming the balance for my remaining few techs. Some bullets/techs/skills (dugrega goes here) are just horrible to level. Props to those that managed to do it with no rebalance, but the current exp on pa's is just silly for such a fast-paced arcadey game.

I really don't care that others will be able to do what I did much faster now, it's better for the community.Same, I have over 60 Photon Arts at Lv40 (http://keffypoo.free.fr/psu/character_data.html) and most over 31, and I do not wish the same for other players >_>

[Deissa]

This is a good update for pussy's who arent good at anything else but giving time

no sah this isn't looking down on anyone

oh, and if you value being the best in psu that much i'd like to suggest your life may have peaked a while back

[kRYSTLE]

NO NO NO, i value being good at everything i do. A full time job and way to many other hobbies keep me from being the best. I really dont care its just this is the only RPG i play and now its just its life by a third for me.

[Hrith]

i guess i am to competitvie for this game, i like being better than other people at something even if it is just for sacraficing time and NO SKILL to do it. This is a good update for pussy's who arent good at anything else but giving time. I am still goinf to play and level the shat out of PA's. Its just now there is nothing to seperate the commitment to the game players from the weekend warriors. Oh and i look down on no oneI wonder how you will cope when you realise you never were better than anyone.

[kRYSTLE]

I already know i am not better than some, and better than others and when you grow up little boy YOU will realize thats the way it is every day of your life. Its no big deal

[SonicTMP]

This is a good update for pussy's who arent good at anything else but giving time.

I like this part. All it takes is time to level PA. Nothing more, nothing less. There is no fancy multi-directional super button combo of doom to worry about. No test of knowledge. No risk vs reward. It's simple button mashing.

And the best you can do is complain that you have to button mash less. That's it? That's the thing that sets you apart is time spent grinding up PA's?

I mean if you wanna be better than someone, have a real goal. If you're really hot stuff then maybe you can get top rank in the MAG extention or on the dengeki event. Lots of people there, probably a better place to be competitive than crying about less button mashing.

[Cracka_J]

i guess i am to competitvie for this game, i like being better than other people at something even if it is just for sacraficing time and NO SKILL to do it.

well, I think you kinda made your point, and at the same time stated everyone's argument against you. really all pa leveling does is judge how much free time you can devote to it. just like getting random rarz, or having a high leveled character...none of that matters when it comes to actual skill.

I kinda agree with you about competitiveness though, I try to do everything I can, especially when I play games, to my fullest potential. That's why I think this game needs more constant competitions like the MA:G TA, for every stage in the game. That way teams could daily/weekly/montly be setting top times across the board for stages, and give people something skillful to compete over, instead of trivial things like rarz, pa levels, or character/class levels. But o well, I don't think we'll be seeing that anytime soon.

[Hrith]

I already know i am not better than some, and better than others and when you grow up little boy YOU will realize thats the way it is every day of your life. Its no big dealAt least you could have taken it like a man, but I guess "weak" comebacks is the best I can expect from someone who feels better than others by pressing "A" all day long.

[ThaiSoup]

At least you could have taken it like a man, but I guess "weak" comebacks is the best I can expect from someone who feels better than others by pressing "A" all day long.

I lol'd

[kRYSTLE]

At least you could have taken it like a man, but I guess "weak" comebacks is the best I can expect from someone who feels better than others by pressing "A" all day long.

I already said that this game takes no skill, just time and even less time now. I am no better at pressing the A button than your are at jacking off. Its brainless. ANNNNDDDDD I'm done.

[-Crokar-]

i dont really care to much about the update but it will make my bullets level quicker so thats good i guess. and i laugh at this noob thinking its better than people.

[Dark Emerald EXE]

Hmm it would be nice if they added some new PMs
*Shrugs*

[Alastor_Haven]

does any one care about the guys who busted there balls and spent 1500 hours plus on PA'a and now the noobs who have these 130 playrs and shatty pa's will catch up in a month or so of playing. This is such a BS update, just leave them were they are. Thats one thing that is so fun about this game is u cant max it out in 1 or 2 months of playing.

Why in the fuck should we care that you busted your ass for it?, It was your choice to sit there leveling your shit lol

You aren't special sir

[F-Gattaca]

Oh come on, kRYSTLE. I've capped a number of PAs proir to this rebalance and I'm looking forward to it as much as anyone who hasn't. I'm not bitter about the rebalance, nor do I think it invalidates what time I put into doing so.

It's pretty hard to come up with a system that doesn't promote grinding, be it PA level grinding, or base level grinding. I've seen this whole "level your skills through use" system in games before PSU, and people always figure out ways to grind them through repetition and low-risk activity rather than through actually playing the game.

[Dragwind]

I've done some extensive PA lvling, and I'm more than happy for this update. Its a better choice for the community as a whole, and a possible plus for keeping future players on this game.

[Jakosifer]

Why the hell do you even care about what other people have on this game in the first place? "O NOES I AFK LEVELED MY BULLETS FOR HOURS TO CAP THEM AND NOW SUM NUB WILL BE ABLE TO GET THE EXACT SAME THING WITHIN A WEEK! WOE IS ME!!!"

Seriously, get off of your high horse. :roll:

[LuigiMario]

does any one care about the guys who busted there balls and spent 1500 hours plus on PA'a and now the noobs who have these 130 playrs and shatty pa's will catch up in a month or so of playing. This is such a BS update, just leave them were they are. Thats one thing that is so fun about this game is u cant max it out in 1 or 2 months of playing.

Do you even care that the people "who busted there balls and spent 1500 hours plus on PA'a" DO NOT want to spend another "1500 hours plus on PA'a".

You sir are a moron.

So STFU and GTFO!

And I leave you with this.

BLACKJack wrote:
So for people to act as if the having this Rebalance is a god send, I ask you. What the heck do you do with your time in game? I have a job, take classes and I enjoy the typical social activities. This game is CAKE, and yet people moan about the one aspect that actually took work. Now every n00b will have what the majority spent hours working for, in less than a week. With even more of them thinking they're the (insert swear word). I cant stand arrogant people to begin with, and now the arrogant n00bs will have even more (insert swear word) to talk./rant


(Me being sick of this has everything to do with the fact that people, who literally do nothing in the game, get everything handed to them. EVERYTHING, and we still keep losing players, how its it a benefit?!)

What other MMO makes the game this EASY to bring in new players? NAME ONE...

Another user replies below.....

I like the idea of leveling PAs fast enough to get back to action instead of spending countless hours being bored to death leveling bullets and techs especially when I'm by myself missing out all the fun my friends are having while I'm stuck here still leveling the same bullet/tech. And if I do both then the PAs are gonna take longer to level. I want to play new classes but its so boring leveling techs and in a party it takes forevel and I'll be gimped and doing less damage and holding the party back. No matter what, its a lose/lose situation.

With this boost, people can level while they are in a party and have fun doing it. Its all about fun, NOT WORK! I do not get paid to level these PAs, why should it be my bloody job.

I have my fighter PAs at 31-40. Time for bullets/techs and a more enjoyable experience and I would not be doing this if not for this boost.

^This coming from a guy whom has spent 1500 hours on leveling PAs since day one in January 0 to the fucking 7 (Year 2007) and has an ID that begins with 38K (After that 3 and every 360 user has).

So think before you make a FUCKING JACKASS out of yourself.

JESUS! People are dumb.

[Dark Emerald EXE]

Ok i decided to say something about this. I guess i'll be one of the noobs some of u r referin to. Well for those who took the time to level their PAs up before this rebalance, i congradulate you. You took the extra mile. but as for me,i dont have the extra time to perfect my PAs when im able to play...Lets see. I go to college(have work to do everyday) So when im able to play is on the weekend. I've got just about every melee PAs to 31 on my own time. So im glad for myself. This rebalance will not change anything...If anything, you should be happy you can max out all ur PAs that you dont have to 40 already...

I've seen alot of people with high level techs/bullets. I mean technically if EVERY person who played PSU where able to play all at the same time...then everyone would have the same levels......

So for those who are mad about people gettin PAs faster then you did....Just think of this as an opportunity to fully max out all ur techs/melee/bullets. Only way i understand you can be pissed about this,is unless you play with someone talking mess like he is the $#!+.
Thats understandable

Me on the other hand....i wll be just leveling my PAs the same as i always had.No talking mess or nothing. The only thing i'll possibly do it compete with a friend to level something up for awhile. but thats about it.

Ok im done :P

[EspioKaos]

Looks like Japan changed their minds on the rare mission appearance change. They just removed that stuff from the official site. :| Everything else remains in-tact, though!

[Micro]

ROFL

Delay is on it's way. >.>

[Arika]

^^; well, I m one of those who already capped all techs, most of melee Pas, also my bullet are all 31+ (some 40).
However, I m happy about this update, I don't think there is anything bad about this at all. The update benefit community.
Think more for your friends who haven't capped it yet, if you have already capped all.

I got Kazarod when 11* was super rare on the past, and I have never complained anything when AoI changed the drop rate. Instead, I happy for my friends


EDIT:oh, talk about the jp official site, the gambling event report is crazy. the top guy got 500 gold from that event!!!?(while the whole event benefit total of 2900 gold to the whole server, that guy alone contributed 500.... <_<)
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/gmevent/casino/report/image/ss_siera_l.jpg

[Mysterious-G]

Looks like Japan changed their minds on the rare mission appearance change. They just removed that stuff from the official site. :| Everything else remains in-tact, though!

D: Removed it, too. >.>

[Deissa]

This can only hurt the community! For pressing a button repeatedly less means that this game is like, super easy!

PA'S ÜBER ALLES
ÜBER ALLES IN DER WELT

[Schubalts]

Hmm it would be nice if they added some new PMs
*Shrugs*

One is on the way. Just wait a while.

[Dark Emerald EXE]

^^; well, I m one of those who already capped all techs, most of melee Pas, also my bullet are all 31+ (some 40).
However, I m happy about this update, I don't think there is anything bad about this at all. The update benefit community.
Think more for your friends who haven't capped it yet, if you have already capped all.

I got Kazarod when 11* was super rare on the past, and I have never complained anything when AoI changed the drop rate. Instead, I happy for my friends


EDIT:oh, talk about the jp official site, the gambling event report is crazy. the top guy got 500 gold from that event!!!?(while the whole event benefit total of 2900 gold to the whole server, that guy alone contributed 500.... <_<)
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/gmevent/casino/report/image/ss_siera_l.jpg

Yay!!! Someone that one be mad at me when im playin ^_^ lol

[Dark Emerald EXE]

One is on the way. Just wait a while.
lol i can be patient :P but i saw a pic of a hippo like PM. Idc if it stinks i would get that just to have it. lol


That would be cool to have a Tiger like PM or some weird animal PMs Like some Bloody Roar like stuff :-)

[Schubalts]

I just had to download a small patch. I wonder what it was for.

[Dark Emerald EXE]

I just had to download a small patch. I wonder what it was for.

*Shrugs*
couldnt tell you
im on the 360 server

[System-Id]

yea same here wonder wat the patch is about :-?

[Arika]

Hmm,, yes, weird, I ve never seen they add any patch during this time of the week before. it must be some argent bug fix or glitch fix.

[Sasamichan]

That could explain why the log-in server went down.

[Cracka_J]

Looks like Japan changed their minds on the rare mission appearance change. They just removed that stuff from the official site. :| Everything else remains in-tact, though!

signs of the apocalypse...
don't worry all you naysayers, ST WILL find a way to eff this update up. bet it.

back on the issue of the pa rebalance, it really doesn't matter what lvl pa's nubs have newayz. 1/2 the time they don't know how to use them in real situations anyway, because of the lack of general experience (no not character exp) with the game. so it really doesn't matter. the only thing that happens is they get to experience more of the game, play more, and gain more general game experience and knowledge...what happens then is they generally become interested in all aspect of the game, and with time become vets instead of nubs. like I said earlier, better for the community if this happens.

[CeruleanWitch]

Hm.. PSU had a small patch today. What was that patch for?

[EspioKaos]

Hm.. PSU had a small patch today. What was that patch for?
It seems (http://boards2.sega.com/psu_board/viewtopic.php?p=919415#919415) that it may have been a Game Guard patch.

[Arika]

whatever, it is still not PA update yet anyway

[CeruleanWitch]

It seems (http://boards2.sega.com/psu_board/viewtopic.php?p=919415#919415) that it may have been a Game Guard patch.

Ahh.. oh well.

[Golto]

Yep no patch for ps2 today so it still bypasses auth server.

[Kinako78]

Well, I'm a little disappointed that the rare mission update was canceled, but I was initially surprised to see it being added this soon, anyway, so I'll get over it.

[Mysterious-G]

Seems liek we also got the Meseta color update. :)

[F-Gattaca]

lol i can be patient :P but i saw a pic of a hippo like PM. Idc if it stinks i would get that just to have it. lol


That would be cool to have a Tiger like PM or some weird animal PMs Like some Bloody Roar like stuff :-)

I dunno, I think a PM with bad BO would be hard to live with, heheh ...

And who knows? It would be interesting if Sega has planned for the 470, 480, and 490 model lines to have their own 1~4 variants.


signs of the apocalypse...
don't worry all you naysayers, ST WILL find a way to eff this update up. bet it.

I'm still laughing at how the mentality of the community easily got them rickrolled (http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143934), myself.


Seems liek we also got the Meseta color update. :)

I suppose they added this in place of the rare mission recalculation thingy?