jp info please

[Tianna]

Now that PC/PS2 servers are shutting down I am thinking of moving over to the jp server. I know nothing about it however so any info would be appreciated. I assume I need jp version of AOTI, where do i go to sub?

I know a few players are there now so where do you meet and could I get a little help if I go there since I don't have a clue how to speak/read Jp?

I dont own an Xbox and really would hate to switch from no lag to xblox slowdown/lag.

All my great friends from here please join me in the move :) Love ya guys

[Crysteon]

I used a guide from PSUPedia to get a game key for JP (just got it a few hours ago, hehe).

http://psupedia.info/Joining_the_Japanese_Server

I hope it becomes useful for you.

[Tianna]

Great and THNX!!!!

[SuKKrl]

Thanks for the info too.

I would like to test it because I have the incredible luck of being exactly on the other side of the world (relative to japan) right now and I'm afraid about lag issues but it seems I'm too late to get the free license :(.

[str898mustang]

I wish i could join the JP servers.....damn dial-up connection (high speed isn't available)

[LanCow13]

is it free im not payin segac ish anymore

[PepperCat]

is it free im not payin segac ish anymore

This. I would switch to JPN but I don't want to re-level and hunt gear...

I also never want to give them another penny of my hard earned money if all I'm going to get after 2500+ hours of playing is a kick in the arse.

[Crysteon]

No problem guys.

By the way, you should try first the 5-day trial JP offers; if you really feel like staying, you can go to the next step of paying for a key. I have around 3 days using the free trial and I feel ok playing in JP, ignoring the fact I still have my issues with the language (nothing a katakana chart and google translator can't solve :) ). I had no problems with billing (in comparison of SOA where I had to request some help from support team :( )

See you around guys, and have fun! :P

[re]

copy pasta, if you need pics :p
http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2417223&postcount=14

i have the account that i made with a game key, but no trial though :p
so you wouldnt need to pay for a key just the month license

download the game it might be slow, I will look into hosting the files for possibly faster download
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/download/psuilluminus/httpdownload/

step 1: go here and click on that red button
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/campaign/isaogames/

step 2: it will ask you for your email address enter it in both boxes
then click the green box to send an email confirmation
[SPOILER-BOX]http://lan.0noes.net/signup/2.png[/SPOILER-BOX]

step 3: check your inbox for an email and click the link in the email
this will take you to the next step

step 4: fill out the info (or just copy paste the examples)
the box where I have "psulogin" that will be your psu username to login
click the box under it to see if your username is available
then click the green button to continue
[SPOILER-BOX]http://lan.0noes.net/signup/3.png[/SPOILER-BOX]

step 5: 2nd confirmation email
check your inbox for another email
this email will provide you your password
(you can stop here to play, continue if you want to change password)
[SPOILER-BOX]http://lan.0noes.net/signup/4.png[/SPOILER-BOX]

[milranduil]

I just helped Omi get started with a trial account, and Melissa Thomas now has my first account when I originally gave it a shot. Looking forward to seeing more familiar faces over here :D

[yumpoptart]

I just got my 5 day trial for the Jp server, just waiting for the client to finish downloading ^^ Hope to see other PSO-worlders around on it. Yay!

[Arika]

starting over in JP is better choice than re-starting in xbox, since it will also face the same destiny to have server shutdown in no long future, if they still getting slow update.

[Christmas]

^ Depends. I think you're a bit too harsh Arika. I'd probably just say it's the safer choice, rather than throw words in combination like "destiny" and "near future" around for the other server.

Either way, it depends on what you want. Some will be happy on the 360 servers, others are probably better suited for the JPN ones. Some are probably better off letting go of PSU for now.

It's kind of a duality type thing for myself. It's kind of a big blow on the EU/NA side, and this seemed rather early, but at the same time, the promise of more focused support and some people coming over is fairly nice for a 360 user myself.

So, uh... Hi anyone who is joining us! ^^;;;

[Mortalis]

If the people importing want to meet up and grab my card so they have someone else to play with, I'll be available today. I've been wanting to remake my Techer, so I have a low level character as well. Just give a shout.

[pizzagirl]

I just started on the JP Servers a few days ago myself. If anyone joining wants someone to play with lemme know.

[RagolianHunter]

How much in total dollars does it cost to get set-up JP side?

[Tianna]

Thanks to everyone that replied with the offer of help and info for the move!! I will be joining up later today on the jp server. I feel it will be more stable there than on xbox plus I really don'twant tobuy another game system. See ya guys soon :)

[Mortalis]

Just a little more info for joining JP. This is a great tool to help out.

http://forum.psupedia.info/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=526

It's a JP PSU translator. It'll tell you everything that drops in english, translates anything people say, translates stuff that you buy, ect ect. Big thanks to essen for this.

[Smidge204]

How much in total dollars does it cost to get set-up JP side?

If I'm reading this page (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/entrance/) correctly - and it's entirely possible I'm not since I'm all but totally illiterate in Japanese - 1000 Yen for the game itself (US$11.11), plus 250 Yen/mo autorenew (US$2.78).

For can also buy 500GC (Guardian Cash) for 500 Yen (US$5.55)

Prices in US Dollars as of 2010.01.22 13:13:30 UTC.

Again, this is my interpretation of the runes. I could be wrong.


=Smidge=

Edit:


for whats required to play online (assuming your trials are over)
1000 yen for game key (10 day trial with purchase)
1050 yen per month for guardian license
Somehow I missed the "1" in front of the 260, which would make it 1,260. Wasn't sure which price was the auto-renew so I took a guess. (And I guessed wrong!)

[re]

How much in total dollars does it cost to get set-up JP side?

for whats required to play online (assuming your trials are over)
1000 yen for game key (10 day trial with purchase)
1050 yen per month for guardian license

[ashley50]

starting over in JP is better choice than re-starting in xbox, since it will also face the same destiny to have server shutdown in no long future, if they still getting slow update.

I agree completely :P...

changed boat same destination :E

[Ranji]

This will sound completely noobish, but what in the seven hells is Guardian Cash??? Did JP get a cashshop or something?

[ashley50]

This will sound completely noobish, but what in the seven hells is Guardian Cash??? Did JP get a cashshop or something?

Short answer, yes.

[Ranji]

I'm stabbing myself in the eyes now. Goodbye.

[Tianna]

can you run PSU jp version and US version at same time on pc or does jp overwrite the other?

[RagolianHunter]

Another question do you have to set PC to jp language or anything of that nature?

[Tianna]

Another question do you have to set PC to jp language or anything of that nature?

I got that part so far and the answer is yes. You have to set up your browser for japanese. Use the psupedia link on page 1 of this post... easy peasy...internet options choose lamguage, yada yada yada

[milranduil]

You also have to setup Japanese Microsoft IME on your keyboard as well.

Step 2 of this http://www.psupedia.info/Joining_the_Japanese_Server

You need the Japanese enabled browser to work the billing site, which T already said above.

And yes you can have US and JP PSU on your computer at the same time. However, there is an initial conflict issue. This is what I did (idk if it's more complicated than it should be, but it's not that bad).

Step 1) Install JP PSU, don't change the graphic settings, get the ubar large patch when you first log in.

Step 2) When it closes JP PSU after it's patched, uninstall US PSU and reinstall it (there is an initial conflict issue between the two that makes it so you can only really play JP). Patch US PSU, then set the graphics settings you want for either JP or US (the settings that you set for US carry over to JP as well)

Step 3) Whenever you want to modify your graphics settings for JP PSU, start US PSU, go to options and pick whatever changes you want to make and save them, then exit US PSU. Then start JP PSU and it will be on the settings that you want and you won't have to un or reinstall anything any more.

[Tianna]

Cool and thnx Bobby... i'm in the middle of the very long download now...hopefully i will be on the server by tonight

[milranduil]

Unfortunately I won't be on tonight or tomorrow during the day. I'll be back online tomorrow evening after I get off work though :)

[Mortalis]

Unfortunately I won't be on tonight or tomorrow during the day. I'll be back online tomorrow evening after I get off work though :)

If you don't mind, I'd like to grab your card when you're on. And Tianna's and Pizza's when they're available.

[str898mustang]

I just helped Omi get started with a trial account, and Melissa Thomas now has my first account when I originally gave it a shot. Looking forward to seeing more familiar faces over here :D

do u know the IP address that I could ping the JP servers? Just want to see what kind of ping there would be on a dial-up connection.

[Tianna]

Grrrrrr, I am getting so frustrated!! downloaded and got all the way to confirmation from email and it is being a PAIN!! I keep getting a red box at bottom pointing to what looks like a confirm button and has a warning symbol beside jp text it wont let me translate

[pizzagirl]

If you don't mind, I'd like to grab your card when you're on. And Tianna's and Pizza's when they're available.
Not working today. On right now and should be for quite a while. Just PM me a time and we can meet.

[SuKKrl]

Just downloaded it and got the second confirmation e-mail, but I'm really confused about what to do now (the guide re posted here does not cover it due to the trial - which doesn't exist anymore :( )

[pizzagirl]

The second confirmation email is the one where they send you your psu ID and password right? From there I just logged in and bought my game keys iirc.

[SuKKrl]

Yeah, but I can go through when it shows katakana characters on the captcha (I'm pretty sure I got it correct).

I always get a message box with a text that google translator shows as: Please enter the width katakana characters are displayed.

One thing that helped a lot was this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Underwood_28-key_keyboard_for_Japanese_katakana.png

One thing I noticed, you can't write numbers while using katakana keyboard? Also, I can't find a way to write the other variations on the keyboard.

Edit: Am I getting it wrong?

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4476/jpcatpha.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/jpcatpha.jpg/)

[Tianna]

I wish I could take a screenshot of my problem. I am at the screen where you put your info from your email. I used a translator on the page and put everything in but when i click continue it shows a red box with a triangle warning sign near the bottom with jp text it won't translate.

[Keilyn]

Tianna, Do you have MSN? I can guide you through it if you wish...Ive helped several people register so far and play :)

[Tianna]

No I have yahoo im tho...gonna call it a night for now and try again in the morning

[SuKKrl]

I finally got through the captcha! It seems my version of firefox has major problems working with sites on japanese (even after I set it to do it). Just received my key, hope to be playing tomorrow.

Tianna, I did get an error after the captcha that was in a red box but I didn't get the triangle part (the red box was basically saying I missed one of the symbols). I hope that helps.

[Ruru]

Take care on the JP side Tianna, it's been fun. Good luck.

[Mike]

If you don't mind, I'd like to grab your card when you're on. And Tianna's and Pizza's when they're available.

Try 202.51.7.36. That's the IP for the official site.

[RagolianHunter]

Get it all straightened out Tianna?

[Tianna]

just got coffee and going for round 2 now. Wish me luck

I am not understanding it says to enter your name in Kanji then in Katakana. I have swapped my keyboard to jp but it doesn't have a kanji option...anyone?

[pizzagirl]

What step are you on? Entering your details for an account? If so just do what the psupedia guide says and copy paste the info they have circled in the screens. Sorry if this doesn't help I don't know where you are exactly. >.>

[Tianna]

yes the info page right after i clicked from my email. But it asks for my name in Kanji and Katakana. I read that about copy and pasting but who's name would i be copying? lol

[pizzagirl]

It really doesn't matter as far as I know. As long as you get it in there lol. The only time name matters is when you enter your credit card info, and that can be done in English.

Can you take a screen maybe? I'd probably be able to help you more.

[Tianna]

ok, one more stupid question... I have the psupedia page up and it won't let me copy from that page. Do I need to save the image of thier form to file first?

[pizzagirl]

Nah. Just look at the psupedia image. Notice what they have circled for each field, name etc. Then find that field on the sign up page and copy those example characters and use those. You're just matching them. Everything you need to copy is on the sign up page already.

Actually if you want I can just get it together for you actually...

[Tianna]

ok so i need to find those characters on my keyboard while in jp IME? I am so sorry but I am a complete idiot when it comes to anything pc related and throw jp in there and I'm screwed!

Edit: I also am very private about any email/personal info and will not post it on here

[pizzagirl]

No problem. Lemme see if I know where you are first of all. Used one of my junk emails to start this process over... Are you on this screen?

[SPOILER-BOX]http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x144/ryudotio/1.jpg[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Tianna]

yes that is exactly where I am now

[pizzagirl]

Ok. I'll tell you exactly what to put. Just copy pasta this stuff.

1st field - 功
2nd field - 太郎
3rd field - イサオ
4th field - タロウ
5th field - 123-4567
6th field - Just copy all the characters you see under that field after the （例） and stick em in there. My PC doesn't wanna let me type certain characters for some reason. x.x
7th field - 03-1234-5678
8th field - Your birthday, year xxxx, month xx, then day xx I don't think it matters if it's accurate or not.
9th field - Gender, first option male second female
10th field - Your PSU ID. This will be the name you use to log into your account and the game. It can be English.

When you're done, it should look like this.
[SPOILER-BOX]http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x144/ryudotio/2-1.jpg[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Tianna]

OMG ty, and now, after all the trouble i caused I see I made a mistake by translating that page when I should have left it alone to copy the info....geeeesh I'm dumb....on to the next step!!!!

[pizzagirl]

No problem. :D I can see why you tried translating of course, I just never would have thought of that as being your problem since I didn't have to. Glad we got it figured out. I'll be around if you need more help.

[Tianna]

I can't wait to get ur card and I cant ty enough..hope to be on soon, got pw in email now and hopefully no more stupidity on my part

[pizzagirl]

^^ Yay for password. Hope to see you here soon.

[Tianna]

downloading MEGA patch now so looks good...where do i go once i log in to meet my fellow pc players?

[Tianna]

I emailed one person but gona throw this out there for anyone that might can help. I am at the page where you have to enter the captcha. I am using Microsoft IME btw. Just randomly looking for these symbols cannot be the answer.

PSU ID

Password

Captcha

Please enter the width katakana characters are displayed above.

Looks like this: ｸｽｳﾕﾇ

[Mortalis]

Alright, sorry about not being on yesterday. Things came up. =P

I'll be available all day to give out my card. Just say when and where. =o

[SuKKrl]

I emailed one person but gona throw this out there for anyone that might can help. I am at the page where you have to enter the captcha. I am using Microsoft IME btw. Just randomly looking for these symbols cannot be the answer.

PSU ID

Password

Captcha

Please enter the width katakana characters are displayed above.

Looks like this: ｸｽｳﾕﾇ

Its a bit of trial and error, I just did this yesterday (my firefox did not work correctly on this page, I had to use another browser)

I used this table: http://www.feyrer.de/JP/hk.gif

And this keyboard which helped a lot: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Underwood_28-key_keyboard_for_Japanese_katakana.png

You should use full-width katakana for it to work.

[Tianna]

I wish i could get on...lol. I keep running into hurdles....How did you ever manage to get past the captcha? It looks like the correct symbols I typed in

Edit: Just saw ur post after I posted...i'll give it a try and thnx :)

[Mortalis]

Once you're on JP PSU, heres a helpful page that shows translated charts of the search option, GAS options, and some more.

http://psupedia.info/Playing_on_the_Japanese_Server

[Meyfei]

I'm having an issue with the installation

It contenues on with about every other file after, if this one is ignored, and retry just repeats the window seen below.
[spoiler-box]http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Meyfei/wtf.png[/spoiler-box]

[Tianna]

it seems i had that problem but once i unintalled the EN PSU it went fine...PS. you can reinstall psu EN once you finish with PSU jp

[Meyfei]

So i could use my PSU V1 disk and it might fix the problem?

[Smidge204]

And this keyboard which helped a lot: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Underwood_28-key_keyboard_for_Japanese_katakana.png


I've seen this graphic several times and I can't make heads of tails of it. It almost, but not quite, matches kana input mode... very strange.

Is there anything wrong with using Romaji input mode? Or does that not work?
=Smidge=

[SuKKrl]

I've seen this graphic several times and I can't make heads of tails of it. It almost, but not quite, matches kana input mode... very strange.

Is there anything wrong with using Romaji input mode? Or does that not work?
=Smidge=

It matches the direct imput mode and also has the words in roman letters for use with full-width katakana mode, the other chart I posted is easier to work with full-width katakana mode. I think both direct input and full=width katakana mode works, but I found the latter to be much easier to work with.

[SuKKrl]

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/4963/jpcaptchaguide.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/jpcaptchaguide.jpg/)

The recommended chart is http://www.feyrer.de/JP/hk.gif (the first set of chracters are hiragana - so ignore them, the correct ones are the bottom set of characters)

In case I forgot to add something on the image or some other problem, feel free to ask. I also spent hours fighting with the captcha ^^;.

[RagolianHunter]

I am here can someone help me:

Register Iruminasugemuki『PSU ID on this PHANTASY STAR UNIVERSE Ambition of the Illuminus』 included in the retail and convenience stores or purchased at the EC site "Iruminasugemuki" to register.
Iruminasugemuki ※ Once registered, the other PSU ID is not registered. Addition, cancellation and can not be changed after registration Please note.



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Buy Iruminasugemuki『PHANTASY STAR UNIVERSE Ambition of the Illuminus for PlayStation 2 Version』 (network mode), Windows PC version (Story Mode / Network mode) needed to play the "Iruminasugemuki" is. Iruminasugemuki to buy this PSU ID to complete the registration automatically.

During the period from ※ with a free 10-day registration.
※ Once registered with other key games in the PSU ID is not registered. Change or cancellation and can not be purchased after registration Please note.
※ It will use the Iruminasugemuki story mode 』PHANTASY STAR UNIVERSE (Episode 1) can not play.



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Purchase HistoryView purchase history.



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Credit cardYou can change settings for credit card payment. Set and keep a credit card, eliminating the need to enter credit card information when purchasing the Guardian.

[SuKKrl]

Buy Iruminasugemuki『PHANTASY STAR UNIVERSE Ambition of the Illuminus for PlayStation 2 Version』 (network mode), Windows PC version (Story Mode / Network mode) needed to play the "Iruminasugemuki" is. Iruminasugemuki to buy this PSU ID to complete the registration automatically.

During the period from ※ with a free 10-day registration.
※ Once registered with other key games in the PSU ID is not registered. Change or cancellation and can not be purchased after registration Please note.
※ It will use the Iruminasugemuki story mode 』PHANTASY STAR UNIVERSE (Episode 1) can not play.


From what I do remember that is the translation of the correct option to buy the key. Just to be sure, I do remember that it is the last option with lots of text on the page.

[RagolianHunter]

First off - thanks to everyone - I have made the jump!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h194/411OnMyGoods/psu20100123_171419_002.jpg

But can anyone tell me what this screen is? It appears after you log onto game.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h194/411OnMyGoods/Screen.png

[pizzagirl]

Entrance 1 or Entrance 2. JP PSU has 8 character slots. It's harmless. On now if anyone would like to meet up.

[Mortalis]

First off - thanks to everyone - I have made the jump!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h194/411OnMyGoods/psu20100123_171419_002.jpg

But can anyone tell me what this screen is? It appears after you log onto game.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h194/411OnMyGoods/Screen.png

JP PSU used to be seperated into 2 servers. Each server couldn't interact with each other(like 360 and PS2/PC on US/EU). They condensed the servers into 1 however.

Now the first option(which would have been server 1) is for character slots 1-4. And the second option(would have been server 2) is for character slots 5-8.

[RagolianHunter]

Thank you guys.

Already ran into some "friendlys'

[SuKKrl]

I'm finally on the server. (had some problems to take care first)

Couldn't use katakana for my character name because I discovered on google translator that it would mean skill....^^;)

Anyway, non translated menus are a pain. Going to try to use PSUJPTranslator (I know it doesn't translate the menus).

No idea about the GAS stuff. About the lag, it is worse than the US server (I always got lag on it) but its not as bad as I imagined.

[PepperCat]

Jeesus... you guys are already on JP side... lol.

I'd go over to, if I didn't have Full Time school + almost full time hours at work + new baby to take care of.

Have fun guys, I'll likely be playing Mabinogi Heroes when it comes out.

Pep.

[Tianna]

Jeesus... you guys are already on JP side... lol.

I'd go over to, if I didn't have Full Time school + almost full time hours at work + new baby to take care of.

Have fun guys, I'll likely be playing Mabinogi Heroes when it comes out.

Pep.

yup spAwn and i made it...I am level 16 now!!! lol. Family is more important hon but if ya ever get the itch to come over it would be nice :)

[Tianna]

Now I have another little problem, everytime I go to reinstall PSU EN version it wants to overwrite the jp version. I keep 3 of the 4 files but it gets rid of the setup.exe. I want to have both on my pc so that I can spend time with friends before the end but want to level up on the jp side. Anyone know how I can have both on my pc to switch in between? I am using Vista btw

[Mortalis]

Now I have another little problem, everytime I go to reinstall PSU EN version it wants to overwrite the jp version. I keep 3 of the 4 files but it gets rid of the setup.exe. I want to have both on my pc so that I can spend time with friends before the end but want to level up on the jp side. Anyone know how I can have both on my pc to switch in between? I am using Vista btw

I have two seperate Sega Folders. Seems to work that way. SEGA, and SEGA2

[Kion]

I'm having an issue with the installation
[spoiler-box]http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Meyfei/wtf.png[/spoiler-box]

File C:/...di.dll
The source of this file is corrupt. Please start the instilation over again and if prompted about this file click 無視 (ignore). If you have a problem during installation you can cancel at anytime by pressing 中止 (cancel) .

[SuKKrl]

I have two seperate Sega Folders. Seems to work that way. SEGA, and SEGA2

I did the same, SEGA and SEGA JP, it worked well, but I'm using XP.

[Jira]

I'm interested in joining yall on the JP PSU Servers. Moving to 360 just doesn't seem worth it to me, buying a new system and all of that^^. (Not to mention I just bought a new graphics card for my PC).

Sadly, It'll take me days (literally) to download this huge 5GB File :(

[Tianna]

Yes, it takes a little while but dam well worth the time

[firelord12]

How do you get the keyboard to type in japanese? I have added the Japan setting to my keyboard but no luck.

[redroses]

Nevermind, registered myself on JP PSU, and am now just waiting to fully download the game. =o

Ah yes, what do I have to do with the game key?
Do I have to input it when the game starts or on the JP PSU billing site?

[Tianna]

How do you get the keyboard to type in japanese? I have added the Japan setting to my keyboard but no luck.

Did you add japanese and microsoft IME like it shows earlier in this thread? If so it takes some playing with to figure it out. When u get thebar to "show language bar" it will appear on the top. What I did was go to "INPUT" and change to "full width katakana" then click the button to the far right that says "kana"...it should be highlighted when on. (Also very important** you must click in a field as if you are typing in it before you can click kana. Then what you type should show as Katakana in the field.


Nevermind, registered myself on JP PSU, and am now just waiting to fully download the game. =o

Ah yes, what do I have to do with the game key?
Do I have to input it when the game starts or on the JP PSU billing site?

I haven't gotten my game key yet. I am on the trial period so I have yet to go through that part. Maybe someone else could help you with that. Somevery nice peoplehave helped me in this thread so far.

[pizzagirl]

Nevermind, registered myself on JP PSU, and am now just waiting to fully download the game. =o

Ah yes, what do I have to do with the game key?
Do I have to input it when the game starts or on the JP PSU billing site?
PSU billing site.

[redroses]

Thank you, Pizza!

I know have the next problem, that I do not know what to do in this part of the installation:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p49/redBallon/Random/help.jpg

Any help is greatly appreciated!
Also, I am so sorry, because I have no clue how to make the symbols show up in japanese :c
Also+, what do I do with the 1a etc. setup.bin setups?

[Tianna]

amai, it looks like that is the screen you choose where you want it downloaded. you can read OK, to the right of that should be cancel and above it should be browse to find another location to download to

[redroses]

Ok, I figured out that much, but when I click on OK some notice comes up, saying something about the 1asetup.bin
What do I have to do with those setup.bins? :c

[Tianna]

oh you mean the 4 downloads? I saved all to 1 file then after all are downloaded go to file and run setup.exe

I think i got same error when i tried just run

[SuKKrl]

I think I understood what the problem is.

Did you download all files on the link Re posted on the first page? Because that screen is the setup asking for the location of the .bin files.


download the game it might be slow, I will look into hosting the files for possibly faster download
http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/download/psuilluminus/httpdownload/


You have to download all 4 (3 if you don't include the setup you already have) to make the setup work. The setup is the executable and the game data is in the bin (it is like the setup coordinates the process, but the real data is on the # setup-1a.bin （2,050,285KB）
# setup-1b.bin （2,050,782KB）
# setup-2a.bin （1,245,877KB）

I had all files on the same folder and it worked.

[re]

possibly faster download for installation files
http://lan.0noes.net/psu-dl/
i wonder how unlimited my unlimited bandwidth is XD

[redroses]

Ah, I got it to work!

For some reason it wanted a different name for the .bin files ! =DDD
Just had to rename it to setuppsujp-1a.bin.

[Deadlycruow]

im join Jp been downloading the file which are taking forever im on the last one finally form 2 days of downloading i should be able to get started tomarrow...I was Tray Takazee on us ps2/pc

[pinkace]

I have a few questions not covered on the wiki site:

1. Is it possible to play on the 360 JP PSU servers?

2. Which side has a bigger population in japan, 360 or PC/PS2? (silly question I know but hey...)

3. when you type in-game, can you type in english?

4. can Japanese players type in english in like PSO?

5. can the PC version of the game be played with a 360 controller? are the controls seamless or do the sticks need tweaking of dead zones, resistance, acceleration, etc.?


thank you :)

[Mortalis]

I have a few questions not covered on the wiki site:

1. Is it possible to play on the 360 JP PSU servers?

2. Which side has a bigger population in japan, 360 or PC/PS2? (silly question I know but hey...)

3. when you type in-game, can you type in english?

4. can Japanese players type in english in like PSO?

5. can the PC version of the game be played with a 360 controller? are the controls seamless or do the sticks need tweaking of dead zones, resistance, acceleration, etc.?

thank you :)

1) The 360 server is universal. US/EU/JP all play on the same server.

2) PC/PS2 has the bigger servers compared to 360 I believe

3) Yep!

4) They can, but I haven't seen any do so.

5) Can't help you with this one. I use a Logitech PS2 controller =x

[DuRaL]

a recent screenshot i saw of the PSU JP population had 1 full star on each universe,
with 20 servers, this would mean arround 4 full universes

when i played PSU on 360 last weekend, universe 1 was full, all others unis has 1/2 star on them

so JP PSU has about 4x as many ppl play as 360 atm..

however, i'd say on JP PSU there are about 20-30 people that speak your language, whereas on 360 you have about 1 full universe of people that speak your language, so.. it's up to you what you prefer xD

[pinkace]

5) Can't help you with this one. I use a Logitech PS2 controller =x


same thing. did you have to configure it to work? when you adjust the control panel on the game itself, do you have to set X and Y axes separately? do you have to adjust acceleration in windows for the game to control well? do the sticks even operate as analog? does the right stick work to pan the camera? can you revers the yaw and pitch?

....

[Volcompat321]

When you go to configure your controls, just use the English version to see which say what.
That's what I did.
Your buttons will be different than mine, so just think of it as X, O Square, Triangle, L1(or bumpers for Xbox 360), R1(or bumpers for Xbox 360), L2, R2, (L3 or R3 for the next 2, whichever you like) (start will be in the middle of L/R3)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk115/Volcompat321/f04e27a8.png

[yumpoptart]

I use an xbox 360 controller on my PC, this picture should help you setting it up:

http://i.imgur.com/2zM5e.jpg

[Volcompat321]

You use the L and R as a camera, and not the chat log?
:o

I use the right joystick left and right as a camera.
Whatever works though. :p

The buttons may be different on each computer, depending on drivers I think.

I have 64-bit drivers, and my friend uses 32-bit, and hit layout is completely different.
My X is button 3, and his X is button 11 or 15 or something. (both use PS3 controller).

[yumpoptart]

I like L and R as the camera XD But your way works too - tho I want to figure out how to get first person camera onto there somehow, maybe as one of the D-pad buttons? x_x Don't even know if that's possible.

[Volcompat321]

You cant push in the L3 or R3 to get first person?
I use R3 as first person, and L3 to view character info, such as the account number, name, level, and so on.

[Mortalis]

I like L and R as the camera XD But your way works too - tho I want to figure out how to get first person camera onto there somehow, maybe as one of the D-pad buttons? x_x Don't even know if that's possible.

On the Logitech controller, I set the first person camera as the R3 button(clicking the right analog stick). Works perfect. =o

[Tianna]

On the Logitech controller, I set the first person camera as the R3 button(clicking the right analog stick). Works perfect. =o

This is how I have it set up as well

[Volcompat321]

Alright, using these two, here is the button layout, as if you were on a PS2.
(cept instead of triangle for cancel, it's O)


http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk115/Volcompat321/f04e27a8.pnghttp://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk115/Volcompat321/efdd6f77.jpg

[Mortalis]

Thats exactly how I do it, execpt select is the info display for me. L3 is unused.

[Keilyn]

My controls are different than that on the logitech controller. So nice to see people trying different configurations. ^^

[Deadlycruow]

I still cant get on i keep getting a error of 0 62..sigh iv been trying for 2 days
other than that when i try to pay for full sub i get a red box.

[PepperCat]

Ok thats it... once I get caught up with school I'm joining the JPN side for sure.

After seeing all of the awesomeness of adios (Bobby) I can't give up on this game lol.

I'll be back once I get some free time, hope to see you guys soon.

Btw, which Universe do you guys tend to hang out in?

Pep.

[RagolianHunter]

some questions are best answered thru private messages.

[Crysteon]

Not sure if it's appropriate to post this here, but..

Could we get a thread with a main post cataloging all the screennames of the people moving to JP PC/PS2?

Well, I was going to ask the same here, but some important PM from another person who plays in JP PC/PS2 servers and some opinion from a close friend I have in-game made me change of mind.

And...yes...I'm on JP PC/PS2 servers now, but I prefer to stay away from crowds at this moment for obvious reasons xD.

[Mortalis]

I.. don't see what's so obviously not-alright about it, but.. okay, I guess. :/ No in-game conversation for me.

Answered in PM.

[Rhedrimond]

I have an idling JP account, and with the recent news I've decided to start it back up. However, this page of the thread is slightly worrying me-- could someone clue me in via PM? Thanks!

[Kion]

Kyasarin, you may check out the importer`s group.

[Mortalis]

I have an idling JP account, and with the recent news I've decided to start it back up. However, this page of the thread is slightly worrying me-- could someone clue me in via PM? Thanks!

Sent you a PM.

[PepperCat]

I.. don't see what's so obviously not-alright about it, but.. okay, I guess. :/ No in-game conversation for me.

Same... what gives?

[Mortalis]

Same... what gives?

senttttt.

[Arika]

Not sure if it's appropriate to post this here, but..

Could we get a thread with a main post cataloging all the screennames of the people moving to JP PC/PS2? And perhaps set a certain lobby/server that we "hang" in. Something like that. I see now that a lot of people are moving to JP servers, so an easy way for other English-speaking players to meet each-other would be nice.

Or if there's already something like that, where is it?

Also, is it still possible to use the game key on v1, and then install Illuminus over it? Would that work?


why not you ask the mod?

[Deadlycruow]

been running in uni 11 and staying away form uni 5.

[Namine]

5) 360 controllers can be used with the PC version, but need to install XBCD driver to get the LT & RT to work properly. Then configure the buttons to your liking. Once you do that, you shouldn't have any problems.

[DAMASCUS]

I'm definitely going to be joining this thread although I don't think I'll be able to make the leap over right away.

I've started downloading the files and have an account set up with the 2nd confirmation e-mail in my box. I didn't get a key like in the example, so once I have finished installing AOTI JP, what would be the last step? It sounds like I don't need a key right away...so I just sign in until the trial period ends?

[Tianna]

I'm definitely going to be joining this thread although I don't think I'll be able to make the leap over right away.

I've started downloading the files and have an account set up with the 2nd confirmation e-mail in my box. I didn't get a key like in the example, so once I have finished installing AOTI JP, what would be the last step? It sounds like I don't need a key right away...so I just sign in until the trial period ends?

You start with a free trial...cant remember if it is 5 days or 10 days

[SuKKrl]

It's a 10-days free trial but you only get it after you buy the game license.

[Resanoca]

You start with a free trial...cant remember if it is 5 days or 10 daysIt's five.
Edit:Wait do you mean after you buy an account or before you buy one?

[SuKKrl]

It's five.
Edit:Wait do you mean after you buy an account or before you buy one?

I'm talking about the trial after you buy an account.

[DAMASCUS]

Ok, well I'll just try it out once its finished downloading. I'll have to buy a key/license/medallion..whatever once I'm ready to start anyway.

EDIT: I finally got past the JPN PSU login with the 'Gotcha'??. I translated the next page and it was more glaringly obvious. You can either try for five days or buy a key to get ten free days tacked on to start.

P.S. The 'Gotcha' was kinda fun since I used the Japanese handwriting recognition and attempted to draw the wide-katakana. Oy...what a mess lol

[Resanoca]

Ok, well I'll just try it out once its finished downloading. I'll have to buy a key/license/medallion..whatever once I'm ready to start anyway.

EDIT: I finally got past the JPN PSU login with the 'Gotcha'??. I translated the next page and it was more glaringly obvious. You can either try for five days or buy a key to get ten free days tacked on to start.

P.S. The 'Gotcha' was kinda fun since I used the Japanese handwriting recognition and attempted to draw the wide-katakana. Oy...what a mess lol
The 'Gotcha'?

[DAMASCUS]

The 'Gotcha'?

Its 'Captcha'. I was just makin a joke since it seems like trial for us Otaku :p

[PepperCat]

I've fully downloaded, just getting screen caps from my original characters to re-make them.

I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to pay for the game though...

[PepperCat]

I keep getting error messages while installing the program.

The US version is uninstalled and everything... there is no particular file that its pointing to, just about 70% done and it keeps prompting to "Abort, Retry, Ignore" and lots of Japanese.

I'm going to try again now...

[re]

I keep getting error messages while installing the program.

The US version is uninstalled and everything... there is no particular file that its pointing to, just about 70% done and it keeps prompting to "Abort, Retry, Ignore" and lots of Japanese.

I'm going to try again now...

do you have a screen? could be a missing file


I've fully downloaded, just getting screen caps from my original characters to re-make them.

I'm not sure how I'm going to be able to pay for the game though...

you can use a debit card
something that works also is a reloadable walmart money card

[SuKKrl]

I keep getting error messages while installing the program.

The US version is uninstalled and everything... there is no particular file that its pointing to, just about 70% done and it keeps prompting to "Abort, Retry, Ignore" and lots of Japanese.

I'm going to try again now...

I'm pretty sure I saw something like this on this thread.

Here it is:


I'm having an issue with the installation

It contenues on with about every other file after, if this one is ignored, and retry just repeats the window seen below.
[spoiler-box]http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Meyfei/wtf.png[/spoiler-box]


File C:/...di.dll
The source of this file is corrupt. Please start the instilation over again and if prompted about this file click 無視 (ignore). If you have a problem during installation you can cancel at anytime by pressing 中止 (cancel) .

I have no idea if the problem is the same as yours though...

[PepperCat]

Its a similar problem, but there's no file name listed, and if I hit retry it just brings me back there.

If I hit ignore, it just keeps coming up with other errors.

I've uninstalled PSU NA/EU but I'll try restarting my PC now then doing it again.

Thx for the help, I hope I can get the registration part done.

Pep.

[FOnewearl-Lina]

Its 'Captcha'. I was just makin a joke since it seems like trial for us weeaboo :p
fixed :p

[PepperCat]

Attached is the issue I'm getting.

I was really hoping to play tonight, oh well.

Any help is appreciated.

Pep.

[Chibi_psu]

I was thinking about joining the jp server but the languaje barrier and the fact that i dont have any friend playing it made me choose the 360 version instead

[re]

i cant really read that
might have been an error while copying the file
could be a corrupt install file
i could see if i can get hashes of the file so it possible to compare

md5 hashes
c9719b80d298b18d658ebc00932f82b9 setup.exe
3bed7ace4f18de9110e492a3ac0153a3 setup-1a.bin
2a961f3cfaf600579c352babc591925d setup-1b.bin
ab509052c96881f23637dd8416ce5247 setup-2a.bin

[Kion]

It says the same thing. An error occurred when trying to copy the file. Please hit ignore, or try again. Maybe reboot. :-? Too bad my computer can`t handle games, fucking intel graphics card! or else I would be downloading the JP version right now.

[PepperCat]

I'll try re-downloading the files... damm monthly D/L limit. :(

[Kion]

DL limit? There is such a thing? In america and in Japan ISP`s are unlimited use for a set monthly fee. Is thins a Canadian thing?

[PepperCat]

Yeah there's only 2 major companies in Canada, they have a freaking Monopoly on the services so they abuse their customers as much as they like... :(

Btw... seeing as how you are in JP, any chance you can help me with the katakana/hiragana stuff during registration? o.o

Ok... its installed, I just have to get the account set up now.

Can some 1 do me a favor please? Take a screen shot of the AOTI options, I can't find my AOTI disc to figure out my game settings.

Thx,

Pep.

[milranduil]

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x72/Milranduil/Maingfxoptions.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x72/Milranduil/specificgfxoptions.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x72/Milranduil/controloptions.jpg
There you go :p

[Resanoca]

Does it matter on what credit card I use?

[PepperCat]

Thanks all!

I got my account working... just getting the patch installed.

Anyone on now?

Btw... FUCK YEAH I'M ON!~

[milranduil]

Thanks all!

I got my account working... just getting the patch installed.

Anyone on now?

Btw... FUCK YEAH I'M ON!~

lol if you're still on later, I'll get you started. Gonna be working some more on MAG+ TA tonight with the group :3

[PepperCat]

I should be on for a bit longer, but i have tons of homework to do tomorrow so i won't likely be on again until wednesday after 6pm EST.

EDIT: OHGAWD... I can't change the map settings / inverse camera controls lol I forgot where it was...

[DAMASCUS]

I should be on for a bit longer, but i have tons of homework to do tomorrow so i won't likely be on again until wednesday after 6pm EST.

EDIT: OHGAWD... I can't change the map settings / inverse camera controls lol I forgot where it was...

Yeah finding all of the menu options again will an interesting challenge :p I plan to get started on my five day trial on Thursday that way I'll have plenty of time to get things figured out before the sample period ends.

[SuKKrl]

I should be on for a bit longer, but i have tons of homework to do tomorrow so i won't likely be on again until wednesday after 6pm EST.

EDIT: OHGAWD... I can't change the map settings / inverse camera controls lol I forgot where it was...

A good plan is to take screenshots of the menus in English so you can use them as reference.

[PepperCat]

A good plan is to take screenshots of the menus in English so you can use them as reference.

I wanted to do that, but then I wasn't able to install PSU JP with PSU NA/EU installed. :S

[Ffuzzy-Logik]

It works if you put them in different folders. PSU for one and PSU JP for the other. It gets screwy with remembering your login and password (and maybe options? idklol), but everything else works ok.

[PepperCat]

Man its been so long since I've started a character...

Where's a good place to solo for a level 5? XD

[DAMASCUS]

Here's the tricky part I'm wondering about; I haven't reinstalled my US AOTI yet. If they are in different folders can you still control the options from the english side as suggested early on in this thread by Adios : http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174212&page=3

If not it wouldn't kill me but that would be nicer.

[Keilyn]

Man its been so long since I've started a character...

Where's a good place to solo for a level 5? XD

Innocent Girl ^^

[PepperCat]

Hmm isn't IG bad for MP tho?

[redroses]

I can't get JP PSU and US PSU to run together, as soon as I re-install the US PSU I just get a black screen in JP PSU :c No clue whats wrong, but it is quite annoying.

[Kion]

You won`t need US PSU for much longer.

Would it be possible to make an english patch for the Japanese game? Since the entire population doesn`t have any other choice, i`m sure it would help a lot of players.

[redroses]

I know I won't need it much longer, but it would have been nice if I could've still played it on the PC from time to time instead of the PS2 =o

[Keilyn]

Did you work with the language files? Its how I get both to work.

[Tianna]

I can't get JP PSU and US PSU to run together, as soon as I re-install the US PSU I just get a black screen in JP PSU :c No clue whats wrong, but it is quite annoying.

PM'd ya :)

[DAMASCUS]

When I start later this week I'll just turn on my PS3 and login to my laptop at the same time. They way I can just coordinate all the options on the fly rather than shuffling through a bunch of screen shots.

Once I have that down I'll be in good shape ;)

[yumpoptart]

I can't get JP PSU and US PSU to run together, as soon as I re-install the US PSU I just get a black screen in JP PSU :c No clue whats wrong, but it is quite annoying.

I'm running windows xp and I made a separate user account for JP PSU so that I could use both without one overwriting the other. I had the same problem you did when I installed them both on the same username.

[redroses]

Ah, that's not a bad idea, I think I'll give that a try! Thank you!

[yumpoptart]

I forgot to mention, you should make sure when you're installing JP PSU again that when it promts you for an install location, rename the directory to C:\SEGA_JP or something different from just C:\SEGA or it'll overwrite the shared data.

[redroses]

Oh yeah, I have done that from the beginning =o
thought that would make both work without problems lol

[Volcompat321]

Both the Us and Jp one work with mine, and the pictures save to the same documents folder, even though I made a SEGA, and SEGAJP.
(Just the DATA goes into those, folders, and the menu options and whatnot)
The Jp PSU saves the pictures/log/backup in the same folder too.

It just saves as 0000000_0001 and 0000000_0001_1 or something like that when I have the same picture name.
They default numbers, so it just adds something to let you know it's a different file name.

[PepperCat]

OK here's another question about the US/JP version.

The default chat shortcuts (Alt+F1-F12) what were they again?

From what I remember:

F1 Hello
F2 Let's Go
F3 ???
F4 ???
F5 Sorry
F6 Thank You
F7 ???
F8 Want to do a run?
F9 ???
F10 ???
F11 Yes
F12 No.

Are the shortcuts the same on the JPN side? Reason I'm asking is I want to leave the defaults where they are for now until I actually learn some Japanese.

I'm playing tonight quite late, I hope I can run into some more of you guys tonight. I'll be on Uni 01, either doing Egg Theives, Innocent Girl or White Beast (UGH).

Pep.

[DAMASCUS]

The only ones I'm going to try to modify is hello and goodbye just with a cut in and the english added.

Now if I can just get past error 64 grrr...

[re]

The only ones I'm going to try to modify is hello and goodbye just with a cut in and the english added.

Now if I can just get past error 64 grrr...

i was pm'd about unchecking an option to save data on server

[DAMASCUS]

i was pm'd about unchecking an option to save data on server

OMG after all of that pointless waiting lol D: Thank you so much I'll spread that tidbit around since at least one other person had this problem.

[SuKKrl]

I got a new problem now. Everything was working ok until yesterday.

Now it only shows my Japanese language bar (when I'm on PSU's window) like this: http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2557/jpbar.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/jpbar.jpg/)

I can't choose full-width katakana with the bar like this and I can't figure out what caused this (or if something caused it or not) and how to solve this.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[DAMASCUS]

I got a new problem now. Everything was working ok until yesterday.

Now it only shows my Japanese language bar (when I'm on PSU's window) like this: http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2557/jpbar.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/jpbar.jpg/)

I can't choose full-width katakana with the bar like this and I can't figure out what caused this (or if something caused it or not) and how to solve this.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

My first guess would be that the language bar got docked accidentally and you just have to drag it off of the toolbar.

[SuKKrl]

My first guess would be that the language bar got docked accidentally and you just have to drag it off of the toolbar.

I tried doing this, even if the language bar is free at the top of the screen it will only show this. Other programs are normal with the pen icon and the other options. Also, pressing any of the 2 buttons didn't seem to do anything :(.

[SuKKrl]

I've managed to solve the problem:

It may be useful for someone, so here it goes: (WIN XP)


1- Open PSU and then open the regional and language options. (do not change the keyboard to japanese while at PSU's window)

2 - Languages, then click on details

3 - Press Add on the settings tab (even though you might already have Japanese/IME installed)

4 - Add Japanese, you will notice that it will lag for a second and the IME icons won't show up anywhere.

5 - Restart your computer and its ready :)


I still have to figure out what caused it, but at least it is working right now.