Red boxes, NDAs, and new hair styles

[Mike]

The official blog (http://ameblo.jp/sega-psblog/entry-11140794162.html) was updated today. The bulk of the post is some of the characters created by the people who went to the Dec. 24th Fan Briefing thing. There was something that caught my eye there:


http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1789&pictureid=25004

I don't remember seeing this hairsytle before. The parts are the FOcaseal parts and have been in the game data since TGS but this hair style may be new. You can see a few other characters players have created on the official blog.


Other news is some of the revised item icons.

http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1789&pictureid=25002
http://www.pso-world.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=1789&pictureid=25003

According to the blog, the icons have been changed to make them easier to see. The lighting effects have been made stronger and the icons easier to understand. And, as you can see, photon drops red boxes are back. Photon drops, photon crystals, photon spheres and the like are in the game but not as red boxes.


Finally, and not of too much importance yet but of great importance later, the restrictive NDA that was in place for the first alpha will not be there for the second one! That means we can post information, screenshots, videos, text, and whatever freely! Or semi-freely. There will be some guidelines but rest assured that there will be no oppressive NDA this time around.

[pikachief]

ohh that hair!! Long hair! yay!

[rezakon]

http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/20120120/11/sega-psblog/de/11/j/o0800048911744828417.jpg

http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/20120120/11/sega-psblog/fc/0f/j/o0800048911744826810.jpg

Really like both those ^_^

[Tetsaru]

I know this is really nitpicking, but that box isn't nearly red enough... heck, it looks pale and anemic. Red boxes were iconic and memorable in PSO. It needs to be max-saturation, brighter than that Cast's LED's, spot from a mile away RED, and as such, invoke a sense of excitement and suspense until you actually run up to it and see what it is. I guess the aura and shiny sparkles around it is a nice touch, but I'm sure it's one of those things you need to see animated in-game.

The ponytail in the front hairstyle is different, I kinda like it. Seems like it would cover up or clip through certain parts, outfits, or weapons though.

[kyuuketsuki]

I concur: moar red! Although I'm just happy that the almighty Red Box is in the game at all.

Love the long pony-tail hairstyle.

New item icons seem good.

And yay for no restrictive NDAs!

[ShadowDragon28]

Cool! A new hairstyle for my sexy bishonen Humar in the Hunewm suit.

[NoiseHERO]

Ah I like that red box, even it's pale color.

Reminds me of the items in megaman battle network. That were the same shape(Though various colors) but spun around and sparkled.

[Phantasma]

I'm gonna be recording and streaming if I get in :D

[NoiseHERO]

http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/20120120/11/sega-psblog/f6/3e/j/o0800048911744827392.jpg

I swear I almost thought this was johnny bravo...

That hair...

DAT ANATOMY

[Dinosaur]

I will definitely record and put up as much footage as possible if I get into Alpha.

[maxx69]

Noooo I want my yellow boxes for weapons back. It made the drops more mysterious and it was funny when everyone rushed the boxes. I guess the icon change will make things more friendly this time around.

[Dre_o]

Meh, Red boxes COULD be more red, but..it really doesn't matter one way or another.

Limites NDA has my approval though.

[Vashyron]

That hairstyle. I can see it already,

Clipping. Clipping Everywhere.

[PrinceBrightstar]

I've been hanging on to some stuff since a1. I just haven't been able to talk because of that NDA. We're going to need a good translation on that thing to make sure it's ok what I'm going to say... if not definitely by retail since I doubt this stuff is going to change.

[maxx69]

I've been hanging on to some stuff since a1. I just haven't been able to talk because of that NDA. We're going to need a good translation on that thing to make sure it's ok what I'm going to say... if not definitely by retail since I doubt this stuff is going to change.

Does Sega of Japan even monitor these boards? In addition, there's video footage on Youtube of people playing a1, so you should be in the clear...

[Angelo]

So... new hairstyles I've noticed are the long ponytail and the pompadour. Am I not seeing the others?

[Zorafim]

Wow. Look at all that long hair! I've never seen hair that long before in a game! I love long hair on my characters, I'm sure I'm going to have tons of fun playing with that.
And caseals can have human hair again, huh? Well, I guess that makes my race choice clear.

[lostinseganet]

Does Sega of Japan even monitor these boards? In addition, there's video footage on Youtube of people playing a1, so you should be in the clear...there is one guy from sega america. I forgot who because he really d not try to make attention that he could do..stuff. Passive listening..

[Macman]

That's no red box, that's blood-stained meseta!

[Serephim]

[SPOILER-BOX]http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Peste.jpg

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Fan.jpg

http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/uroneko.jpg

[/SPOILER-BOX]



http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sumidaku.jpg


I am seriously impressed by this character creator. It looks like we'll finally see some REAL diversity.


Its very "anime", but also handles some more realistic and featured faces also. It's really cool.

[Enforcer MKV]

Can I get a HELL YES!?

Main is gonna be a heavy mecha RACast, but after that....ponytails for all my female chars!!!

\o/

[NoiseHERO]

Is that a troll???

Also LOL @ lenny kravitz...

http://load.kovideo.net/s/raw/n/Lenny_Kravitz.jpg

Tell me that ramar outfit'd character doesn't look like em.

[CAMPSO]

That RAmar looks like someone straight out of mass effect lol. Idk why

[Raveno]

question!!! is red boxes gonna be like PSO 1 whenever you see something red its automatically targeted for pick up?....unlike PSU where a red item was 'meh'


i used to see red boxes everywhere whenever i went to sleep after playing for 8+ hours of pso...loved it

[PrinceBrightstar]

Does Sega of Japan even monitor these boards? In addition, there's video footage on Youtube of people playing a1, so you should be in the clear...

Actually this is the kinda stuff that could get me sued if I say anything too early. If the NDA is clear I can drop it. Worst case once it goes retail I can call on an old quote of Clumsyorchid to back me up.

[NoiseHERO]

question!!! is red boxes gonna be like PSO 1 whenever you see something red its automatically targeted for pick up?....unlike PSU where a red item was 'meh'


i used to see red boxes everywhere whenever i went to sleep after playing for 8+ hours of pso...loved it

Will rare weapons actually have rare items in them again?

Iono. Even PSO had your photon drops right? Y U GOTTA SIT ON PSU FOR? It's not nearly as bad in PSP2.

Taking away the standards of handheld gaming, I'm sure red boxes will mean "Actually rare." again.

[•Col•]

I swear to god, if Humans/Newmans can only change ONE color on their outfits in the final game.... I am not going to be happy. ._.

[Serephim]

now why on earth would that be the case

[•Col•]

now why on earth would that be the case

Because that's how it's been since the first alpha? And there's absolutely no signs of it actually changing? No one even sent any requests for being able to change clothes color for the first Alpha test where they had that Q&A.... D:

Also, go check out some of the concept art for the clothing... They specifically show you the area that you can change the color of. :/

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263210_187650294632982_184356218295723_493912_3337 680_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296014_203164503081561_184356218295723_544620_7740 476_n.jpg


Honestly if this is how it's going to work, they might as well just go back to the crappy PSU style for clothing color options.

[Dre_o]

Concept art and alpha customization =/= Final game or even Beta levels of customization.

Just wait and see.

[NoiseHERO]

Because that's how it's been since the first alpha? And there's absolutely no signs of it actually changing? No one even sent any requests for being able to change clothes color for the first Alpha test where they had that Q&A.... D:

Also, go check out some of the concept art for the clothing... They specifically show you the area that you can change the color of. :/

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/263210_187650294632982_184356218295723_493912_3337 680_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296014_203164503081561_184356218295723_544620_7740 476_n.jpg


Honestly if this is how it's going to work, they might as well just go back to the crappy PSU style for clothing color options.

Oh HELL no, I want my all white humar outfit.

[Legato Bluesummers]

Yeah, needs more red is right. The whole thing needs to be visibly red, not just the outline. Oh well, at least the sparkling might make them somewhat distinguishable.

[Angelo]

Dyes will be part of the cash shop... just watch...

[Neith]

Red boxes? Oh no, I can feel hunts coming on :wacko:

Boxes look better than the old icons anyway, nice and simple and easily identifiable from a distance.

I still think Photon Drops should be in reds though, needs more trolling

[GCoffee]

You are spot on, Neith. The troll drops were such unpleasant of an experience, yet such a remarkable one. Wish they would have trolled on!

[Adriano]

Their legs look weird.

[Enforcer MKV]

Dyes will be part of the cash shop... just watch...

If that rumor about PSO2 being FtP is true? Ooooooooooh, yeah.

If it's sub based, like I think it's going to be, then it'd better not be in a cash shop.

Anyway, in order to try and stave off going off-topic....

How about that lack of a NDA, guys? \o/

[Noblewine]

I like the changes but I don't get what NDA means. Sorry for the noobish question.

[pikachief]

I like the changes but I don't get what NDA means. Sorry for the noobish question.

The NDA (not sure what it stands for) is what makes it so that people cannot share info about the alpha on the internet. Sure it happens anyways, but when you play the game you agree to the NDA.

The lack of NDA in PSO2 makes it so that we'll have a lot more pictures, videos, and info of the 2nd alpha

[Enforcer MKV]

I like the changes but I don't get what NDA means. Sorry for the noobish question.

"Non-Disclosure Agreement"

Basically what Pika said, but going a step farther....

Basically, it's a legal agreement stating that you are not to disclose information about the game until Sega says it's ok. Failure to do so can result in being banned from the Alpha/Beta/final release.

So basically, if you blab about the game early, you're not allowed to play the game.

It varies depending on the company or the game, but that's the general gist of it.

So this time around, you can post videos, pictures, etc, to your heart's content, and don't need to fear getting in trouble.

[Noblewine]

"Non-Disclosure Agreement"

Basically what Pika said, but going a step farther....

Basically, it's a legal agreement stating that you are not to disclose information about the game until Sega says it's ok. Failure to do so can result in being banned from the Alpha/Beta/final release.

So basically, if you blab about the game early, you're not allowed to play the game.

It varies depending on the company or the game, but that's the general gist of it.

So this time around, you can post videos, pictures, etc, to your heart's content, and don't need to fear getting in trouble.

Ouch that sound brutual. Thanks.

[Angelo]

Basically it means we'll see a large influx of videos.

[•Col•]

Concept art and alpha customization =/= Final game or even Beta levels of customization.

The thing is, it'd be fairly easily to add in... And yet they haven't.

I believe it has to do with practically no one commenting on it, just assuming it will be different in the final game, like you are. :l

They are probably happy with how it is right now. I'm sure if a decent number of people commented on it, they'd change it, but there aren't any. And quite frankly it annoys me.

[moorebounce]

Basically it means we'll see a large influx of videos.

Looks like Sega is trying to use it's fans to help push the product. I don't mind but it would be nice if they pushed it too.

[pikachief]

The thing is, it'd be fairly easily to add in... And yet they haven't.

I believe it has to do with practically no one commenting on it, just assuming it will be different in the final game, like you are. :l

They are probably happy with how it is right now. I'm sure if a decent number of people commented on it, they'd change it, but there aren't any. And quite frankly it annoys me.

Most likely because it probably just doesn't really bother that many people, (or else they'd comment on it) like me! :D While I'd love for them to make sure there is full color changing on the outfits, I really don't mind.

[Ghost Inside]

NDA = Non-Disclosure Agreement Um... Oh. Somebody said that and I didn't see it. *facepalms* How??

The new shots look pretty cool. Seems like you can do more with the customisation this time around (more than PSU I mean)!

[Zorafim]

I saw this (http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401039_278889255509085_184356218295723_762530_1175 952167_n.jpg) picture, and my first thought was "Oh how neat! Newmans can now wear human clothing!" I did this because the character was young and had a cute face. Not because of the pointy ears, or because of the different eyes newmans can get, or for any other difference limited by race. I did it because of how people make newman characters.
Well, I've been polluted. I'm going to go hang my head in shame in the corner now.

[therealAERO]

I know you guys want the boxes to be more red aaaand...this is an alpha so...just send in a request to sega. It can't possibly get that messed up in translation if you use google.

"Make rare boxes more red"

[pikachief]

I know you guys want the boxes to be more red aaaand...this is an alpha so...just send in a request to sega. It can't possibly get that messed up in translation if you use google.

"Make rare boxes more red"

Translation: Make red boxes more rare.

lol

[NoiseHERO]

"Meik reru bokusu mo reddo!!"

I still like it's more high tech white dipyramid filled with something so awesome, that it glows red and sparkles... and spins look.

Also humarl outfit looks better on lolis compared to the GROWN WOMAN in the concept art... way to sneak that in. D<

[Anon_Fire]

Wait, they need to bring back the rainbow box.

[therealAERO]

Translation: Make red boxes more rare.

lol

Is that what people want?? Both could be acceptable lol

[Enforcer MKV]

....there's nothing wrong with the current red boxes, what'chu all talkin' about? D:<

[Fayorei]

GENTLEMEN. That first hairstyle is absolutely gorgeous. PSU didn't really leave me with any female hairstyles I truly liked(neither did PSP2i really), so awesome!