Content update for September 22

[EspioKaos]

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=1479

5th Anniversary Thanks Festa
* The 5th Anniversary Thanks Festa will be going from September 22 through November 2.
* Aside from a compilation of event missions based around missions released over the past year, look forward to the addition of brand new BGM!
* Official event website (http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/event/5th_anniversary/)

Illustration contest winners
* For the duration of the event, winners of the 5th anniversary illustration contest will be on display.
* Look forward to the artwork also being unveiled on the event website!

Event missions
* Supervisor's Edict: I'm offering details on Holupe's latest training program. Stop by anytime if there's something you don't understand!
- Endy Fodz
* Protectors κ C-S3: I've completed my program which compiles activities from the past year! Show me what you've got so we can protect the future of Gurhal and move toward a new age!
- Bruce Boyd
* 6P Mission Standby: An event-exclusive standby area. Use this room to meet up with new party members.

System updates
* Humans and newmans will be given the ability to use SUV weapons.
* With this, human- and newman-exclusive SUV weapons will be added.
* As with CASTs, you must be LV20 or higher to use SUV weapons.
* Humans and newmans cannot use CAST SUV weapons.
* Likewise, CASTs cannot use human and newman SUV weapons.
* All SUV weapons released up to this point are CAST-exclusive.
* New drop items will be added to all monsters' AOTI drop charts.
* The LV175 drop item of Special Ops (Assault) will be changed.

New BGM
* New background music will be added.

Item updates
* New items will be added, including Clarita Visas(rod) and Steel Hearts (sword).
* New SUV weapons will be added, including Divine Cataract (human/newman only) and Starlight Cluster (CAST only).
* The current GC Shop lottery will be replaced, bringing with it new costumes such as Ana Replica (female clothes) and Kai Replica (male clothes).
* New weapon drops will be added to Legacy of the Light C-S, including Varl Artillery Mode (grenade) and Riella Spear (saber), both of which are from Valkyria Chronicles 3.
* The following items will be temporarily removed from Photon Crystal Exchange:
- Nug-2000 Bazooka
- Kaiser Viera
- Soul Banisher
- Monster Killer
- Rocket Punchers
- Yasminkov 3000
- Shag Landeel
- 410 Ossoria Dress/Set
- 430 Ossoria Dress/Set
- 450 Ossoria Dress/Set
- 490 Ossoria Suit/Set
* Casino rotation.

[str898mustang]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! \o/!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tyreek]

No Mirage Blasts huh? Interesting. So now they're making Humans and Newmans access SUVs just like that hmm?

[The Master eye]

NICE!!!!!

[Positive]

I finally get a chance at those astral blades.

I also see a new rod with 1247 base tech and a new suv.

[Angry_Ryudo]

I wonder why they can add new music and graphics but no new sound effects.

[Positive]

That surfboard suv might have a new sound effect.

[Selphea]

* New SUV weapons will be added, including Divine Cataract (human/newman only) and Starlight Cluster (CAST only).

Reminds me of Divine Buster and Starlight Breaker...

[str898mustang]

I hope the new Human/Newman SUV isn't based on atp b/c if it is, it'll be useless with fT/MF

[kazuuya]

SUV Weapons for Humans and Newmans? Whoa, I didn't expected this, though it's cool I think.

[GCoffee]

I am by no means up to date when it comes to balancing, but couldn't these SUV additions shaft beasts really, REALLY bad?

[DeltaViolet+]

Must level human :(

[Cleptomaniac]

Must level human :(

Why did we level newmans instead of humans?!

[DeltaViolet+]

Why did we level newmans instead of humans?!

We have so much to do!!!! bah!!

[indescribably]

It's about time. Lol

[Aerionel]

Clarita Visas. Must get.

[psu000]

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/update3rd/image/layout/ss_cm_03.jpg

Can someone who played PSP2, please confirm this. This image is taken from the official page about the 3rd update. Is the starting animation for a Mirage Blasts looks anything like that at all?

I am just wondering if SEGA planned to have SUV for human/newman all along and someone just jumped the gun and interpreted as adding Mirage Blasts

[Ezodagrom]

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/update3rd/image/layout/ss_cm_03.jpg

Can someone who played PSP2, please confirm this. This image is taken from the official page about the 3rd update. Is the starting animation for a Mirage Blasts looks anything like that at all?

I am just wondering if SEGA planned to have SUV for human/newman all along and someone just jumped the gun and interpreted as adding Mirage Blasts
Nope, Mirage Blast animation is different:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap4Xdpvuz4Q

[str898mustang]

We have so much to do!!!! bah!!

U better hurry up! lol

[EspioKaos]

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/news/wis/?mode=view&id=1477

Anyone who had a paid license before can sign in to the billing site and click the "OK" button under the "Thanks Campaign" section to start up a two day premium course period. Note that it's not necessarily a 48 hour play period; that's just the maximum time you can get from it. (Well, 47 hours and 59 minutes.) Instead, the period ends at 23:59 JST the day after you initiate the time code on the billing site. Time your button-pressing well!

You've got from the start of the event until 11:00 JST September 26 to activate your time code. Don't forget!

[DeathDragon2332]

OMG Wow this is so cool I cannot wait SUVs for Techers that nice. And I can finally get some Kongora/Ms since I missed the Event. Im gunna try and get 1 of everything.

[Shou]

FINALLY.... I can start making MF TA videos............. HOW LONG did it take SEGAC to give specials to newmans...

Step aside CASTs! :D

[SPOILER-BOX]now to wait to see if it is balanced...[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Positive]

I am by no means up to date when it comes to balancing, but couldn't these SUV additions shaft beasts really, REALLY bad?

They're too ugly to care for them. According to their report its: 30.9% cast, 26.4% humans, 22.1% newmans and 20.6% beast. They already had an advantage over the other 2, but still least played. JP just doesn't like ugly beasts. :-?

[Crysteon]

Lol...speaking about how to recycle rewards ;<

I find it kinda lame we are not seeing Mirage Blasts at all, but revamped versions of CAST SUVs on Humans/Newmans >_>

I'm also wondering if Kappa is a redux of Ark to the Future with different maps and routes....reeks like it (we are seeing Crowley, Ohtori and Relics again, as it can be seen in event page screens)

Sigh...at least I will be able to have my Kai Repca D: (improvised cowboy ftw, lol)

EDIT: Seems like they are adding an alternative color palette for Emilia's Repca, Ana Replica, Nagisa Replica and Kai Replica, when it comes to GC clothes.

[Titan]

SB SUV, I approve. I hope these new SUV's aren't godly rare. The new cast SUV isn't that great on normal enemies since its flips them up and doesn't hit them again until they hit the ground, missing every other blow.

Ana repclica reminds me of a sluttier version of Vivienne's outfit but for fleshy types.

[GlacialTerror]

I wonder how long before we see "Divine Espada" lol. I see they are taking the lazy way out, as usual. I hope Divine cataract is like pre-nerfed paradi.

[Positive]

The new cast SUV isn't that great on normal enemies since its flips them up and doesn't hit them again until they hit the ground, missing every other blow.

It'll be good for picking up suv bars without needing a vijeri/resist.

[EspioKaos]

A small addendum to the Thanks Campaign time code deal. Not only is it for those whose GUARDIANS License has expired, but also for anyone who plays on free course (but has paid for a game key). I didn't mean to make it sound like you had to have a paid license previously to be eligible. Sorry for the confusion!

Restrictions
* Limit of one time code per PSU ID.
* Customers with a valid license are not eligible.
* To participate, you must have registered an Illuminus Game Key to your PSU ID.

[cristfc]

curious about most played missions report (not available yet)

[Ezodagrom]

A small addendum to the Thanks Campaign time code deal. Not only is it for those whose GUARDIANS License has expired, but also for anyone who plays on free course (but has paid for a game key). I didn't mean to make it sound like you had to have a paid license previously to be eligible. Sorry for the confusion!

Restrictions
* Limit of one time code per PSU ID.
* Customers with a valid license are not eligible.
* To participate, you must have registered an Illuminus Game Key to your PSU ID.
Cool, that means I'll be able to use this, since I have an Illuminus Key. ^^

[Positive]

curious about most played missions report (not available yet)

Ohtori C >>>>> everything else. :-?

[Keilyn]

Lol...speaking about how to recycle rewards ;<

I find it kinda lame we are not seeing Mirage Blasts at all, but revamped versions of CAST SUVs on Humans/Newmans >_>

I'm also wondering if Kappa is a redux of Ark to the Future with different maps and routes....reeks like it (we are seeing Crowley, Ohtori and Relics again, as it can be seen in event page screens)

Sigh...at least I will be able to have my Kai Repca D: (improvised cowboy ftw, lol)

EDIT: Seems like they are adding an alternative color palette for Emilia's Repca, Ana Replica, Nagisa Replica and Kai Replica, when it comes to GC clothes.

Reminds me of all the kids who took level editors in shooters and turned singleplayer maps into multiplayer maps by stripping and combing parts of different maps in different games.

I would have thought Sonic Team would have a large enough texture set to make new maps, but I wonder if they refrain from such things because its more profitable to make new maps for new games altogether.

[cristfc]

Ohtori C >>>>> everything else. :-?
really, ohtori c will blow all other missions

[Shou]

Going to try and sleep through maintenance. Soul is really excited for his new SUV. He only had to wait 5 years for one.

[DeathDragon2332]

Lol when is Maintenance? I keep forgetting I think its soon.

[str898mustang]

just happened 15min ago

[DeathDragon2332]

Ohh Oki Doki TY like always sir.

[str898mustang]

Going to try and sleep through maintenance. Soul is really excited for his new SUV. He only had to wait 5 years for one.

Better hope its got fixed damage, if not.....Soul wont be happy

[Heskett]

Not familiar with JP maintenance times... about when do you think it will be back up EDT?

[DeathDragon2332]

Lol Im not sure either I think like 2am or 3am maybe. Im not totally sure.

[DeltaViolet+]

Lol Im not sure either I think like 2am or 3am maybe. Im not totally sure.

Yeah Its normally 3am but sometimes they bring it forward :)

[DeathDragon2332]

Ahh ty very much sir

[str898mustang]

servers are up

[Selphea]

servers are up

I wish I could Like this post =p

[str898mustang]

I wish I could Like this post =p

prepare for a long download, lol

according to Negative from the Official forums, this is a 400mb download O.O

[Heskett]

Yes this update is huge. I was hoping to do a few runs before going to sleep, but that doesn't seem likely now.

30 minutes and only at 15%. Blah.

[Cleptomaniac]

I'm only at 14% I don't have great internet and I started right when they came up...

[str898mustang]

13% here

[Selphea]

36% :3!

[str898mustang]

gah guess Im gonna try to sleep.....just hit 25%

[Keilyn]

15% on my end using my weakest connection so far....What a Pain in the Ass.....

[str898mustang]

seems Divine Cataract isn't that rare. Someone already posted a screenshot on the uploader

[Keilyn]

Is it any good outside the idea that "any SUV is better than no SUV" concept?

[str898mustang]

Is it any good outside the idea that "any SUV is better than no SUV" concept?

NO SUV> Meteor Drive....that SUV was such fail.

[Positive]

Ooh, we can change music.

Some tips: 3 chips = S = more end boxes.

[Positive]

What is this?
http://i.imgur.com/MmMxN.jpg
Seems to be a new item type.

[str898mustang]

what dropped it?

[Magil]

i drop it too, form a cast in subspace labo :/

[redroses]

Sooo, the human/newman SUV seems to be rather disappointing for me. On my newman lv 180 MF it does around 700damage @_@ I wish they would've changed the way how the damage works. bah.

Also, I found this, anybody know what it is?
[spoiler-box]
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p49/redBallon/PSU%20Stuff/psu20110922_142854_002.jpg
[/spoiler-box]

[Positive]

what dropped it?

Vanda orga.

[Crysteon]

Sooo, the human/newman SUV seems to be rather disappointing for me. On my newman lv 180 MF it does around 700damage @_@ I wish they would've changed the way how the damage works. bah.

Also, I found this, anybody know what it is?
[spoiler-box]
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p49/redBallon/PSU%20Stuff/psu20110922_142854_002.jpg
[/spoiler-box]

Arbalest Grip? o_O Sounds like a material for a bow-like weapon, lol

[Cloudstrife xx]

I also found a strange item that im not sure what its used for
http://i52.tinypic.com/ivzvp4.jpg

[Positive]

They seem to be area drops. Got another in sinner's banquet area:
http://i.imgur.com/IiQXv.jpg

[Shou]

I REALLY hope they come out with some custom that lets SUV damage come from TP...

It would probably do 5-6k damage per hit if it was based on TP and powered by a newman MF.

[psu000]

looks like its a collection of materials to make a weapon (sword or saber). That's what it is saying. There is this one which is the shape of a flame, sun and sword/saber (in order of the post)

[LP_Phoenix]

anyone checkes the trade in mission, i mean no 3? maybe something new there or maybe in 1 or 2 weeks then???

[str898mustang]

probably be in a couple weeks. There was no mention of an RSD update

[Positive]

Anyone know the sequence that drops laevateinn?

[Magil]

guys where are the suvs for humans and newmans? drop only?

[str898mustang]

yes drop only......they're in shops for like 1mil now, lol

[Magil]

yes drop only......they're in shops for like 1mil now, lol

ouch thx for info

[sugarFO]

Heyyy I tried testing if I got more EXP and I didn't! :(

[Positive]

EXP and mp is mediocre for this event. You're better off in seed awakened c for mp and ohtori c for exp.

[Tyreek]

That's kind of dumb that they're making drop only units for these SUVs. Especially when CASTs can just buy them from a shop. At least make them trade ins or something. Oh well. Are these S rank units?

[str898mustang]

That's kind of dumb that they're making drop only units for these SUVs. Especially when CASTs can just buy them from a shop. At least make them trade ins or something. Oh well. Are these S rank units?

I hope ur not serious. The Divine Cataract is down to 1mil. The other SUV you have to trade in points for it. Yes they are Srank

[Tyreek]

I haven't been playing JP PSU for a good while now due to this horrendous network. Yes, that was a serious statement, since all I've heard about the SUV or Divine Cataract in general is that its drop only. Thanks for the insight though.

[Selphea]

I predict Divine Cataract will be down to 80k by the end of event. At the rate it's showing up, supply >>>>>>>> demand. Even if each player gets 1 a day, we'll end up with over 30 cataracts per player account.

[Positive]

That's what happens when 1/2 of the population is human/newmans.

lol, just found a solid/knight in the first block boxes.

[Titan]

Anyone know the sequence that drops laevateinn?

I found one fighting Alterazgohg which is a boss box for him outside of the event too.

I choose left, middle, left, Alterazgohg paths as MF since it only takes me 9-10 minutes to run solo.

[Positive]

I found one fighting Alterazgohg which is a boss box for him outside of the event too.

I choose left, middle, left, Alterazgohg paths as MF since it only takes me 9-10 minutes to run solo.

Found one already. I do all left + falz though.

[waterdog19]

I also found a strange item that im not sure what its used for
http://i52.tinypic.com/ivzvp4.jpg

We just found one, and was saying wtf is that? lol

[Keilyn]

I predict Divine Cataract will be down to 80k by the end of event. At the rate it's showing up, supply >>>>>>>> demand. Even if each player gets 1 a day, we'll end up with over 30 cataracts per player account.

I bought one when I logged in this morning for 120K, then saw one pop up at 100K 5 minutes later. Its dirt cheap. I'm using this event while preparing for Saint's Haven in DN. We can play later....working on Selene.

I've been finding all sorts of very weird materials lately...

[Positive]

Is there maint today? :-?

[Halcyote]

no maintenance.
http://forum.psupedia.info/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1602

[Positive]

Someone call espio to make a new update thread.