JP PC/PS2 content update for January 29

[EspioKaos]

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=822

GUARDIANS Party Scoring
GPS is a temporary event that runs alongside GLA. From January 29 through February 12, parties will be able to run the three party missions (Bruce's Dungeon, Her Secret Mission and The Egg Thieves) on any difficulty to earn points that will go toward a server tally. Basically, it'll work like GBR, where you ear a set point value based on mission difficulty and whichever of the missions has the lowest point total is the one that will count as the server's point total. At the end of the event, various rewards will be unlocked from the points earned.

New story mission paths
Episode 3 story missions will have new subplot divergences added to them. And at a later point, a new ending will be added.

New items
Casino Voloyal's exchange counter will be updated with the rotation of certain decorations.

[Dark Emerald EXE]

So its basically a GBR of the Guardian Branch missions???

[EspioKaos]

Kind of like GBR, except it's based on clear times instead of total runs. And the bonus comes after the event ends.

[LuigiMario]

So its basically a MAG of the Guardian Branch missions???

Yes...

[Ezodagrom]

I wonder if the scores will be account based or character based.

[Dark Emerald EXE]

I wonder if the scores will be account based or character based.

I think it would be fair if it was character based but who knows

[RedRaz0r]

This should be interesting

[Arika]

Any of Arika-chan and Lumia fans will looking forward to this update!! http://www.pso-world.com/forums/album.php?albumid=434&pictureid=6234


http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2209847&postcount=205

[joefro]

It starting to seem that they are running out of content...

[Kylie]

I don't really like TA stuff, but at least we're not really competing with other people this time.

[Neith]

This gets a solid 'meh'.

I've always hated the Party Missions (mainly HSM), so this doesn't really interest me. Regular GBR gets boring enough :lol:

[LuigiMario]

Mission Spotlight is GBR Lite.

GBR is Mission Spotlight on steroids.

MAG+GBR=This update.

[RedRaz0r]

Mission Spotlight is GBR Lite.

GBR is Mission Spotlight on steroids.

MAG+GBR=This update.

and mag has what to do with this update? please explain

[Noblewine]

Its better than nothing. I'll look into this though I hope I can find people to run the mission with.

[FOnewearl-Lina]

[/URL]Basically, you will be graded on each mission's clear time with a certain number of points being awarded for that time. Between the three missions, the lowest point total you receive will be used in your overall ranking. After the event period is over, rewards will be announced for the winning players.
Updated on the main site: [url]http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/community/gla/event/ (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=822)

So scratch points being awarded based on clear time, and you sure there are real winners in this event, it seems to be the same old 'Half Price Clothes' 'Free Este' 'Synth Up' 'Grind Up' and 'Some Lousy Secret', which would make everyone a winner...

[Kazemi]

well yeah. its to keep us busy til the big update. its setup for everyone so that anyone that's not a jabroga/majarra/paradi abusing male cast can actually do something worthwhile :wacko:

[EspioKaos]

Updated on the main site: http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/community/gla/event/

So scratch points being awarded based on clear time, and you sure there are real winners in this event, it seems to be the same old 'Half Price Clothes' 'Free Este' 'Synth Up' 'Grind Up' and 'Some Lousy Secret', which would make everyone a winner...

Yeah, I see my mistake now. I took クリア時 as "clear time" instead of keeping the に with 時 and reading it as "when you clear." The individual thing was an assumption based on that error. >_< Stupid mistake on my part. :wacko:

From the looks of things, it wouldn't surprise me if more bonuses are added to the list since it seems 4000 pts. will be no problem to reach by February 12. Unless, of course, everyone gets burnt out on party missions in a few days.

Anyway, I'll edit my first post to fix my screw-ups.

[Arika]

Secret, I hope it is not casino coins 10x 2 weeks again <_<;
(well, actually I think it will be some kind of weapon...)

and what is the prize for the 1st time attack party?

[EspioKaos]

(well, actually I think it will be some kind of weapon...)
This wouldn't surprise me. Maybe nothing special, but just some kind of gag or novelty weapon.

[FOnewearl-Lina]

This is ST we're talking about... It'll be something that makes everyone moan about ST being slack again :D

[Arika]

something like Soniti ice element or POWER KING, <_<;

[FOnewearl-Lina]

At least Soniti ice would be nice with it's Def down, freeze, knockdown, etc... POWER KING what would that do? :o

[Arika]

same as speed king, but shoot the slow powerful bullet.

[FOnewearl-Lina]

4000 points SECRET!
Next panel is... 2 weeks super mega uber holy luck! BIG surprise! From there points required jumps to 25k at the end of the second row.
And the 10k panel is just pointless, starting next GBR with drop+10% yet the cap still stays at 50%.

Also next weeks maintenance details... MAG'+ S and S2.