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Tomeeboy
Oct 17, 2012, 03:22 AM
They launched the 1-million Arks celebration today, which resulted in a LOT of information being posted to the JP players site. It was a lot of information to filter through and translate, but I think I can finally go to sleep ;)

Full article posted to the front page (http://www.pso-world.com) and here's a direct link:

http://www.pso-world.com/news/02471-pso2-jp-one-millionth-id-event-update-prize-details-and-official-sites-launched

Here's the meat of the article for your convenience:

Event #1 - 100 Prize Giveaway (10/17/12 to 11/7/12) - Just log in during the event period for a chance to win one of the following prizes:


[2] Alienware M14x laptops with an original Phantasy Star Online 2 design
[10] Tickets to the 2013 25th Anniversary concert for the Phantasy Star Series
[30] Commemorative 1-millionth User ID t-shirts
[20] Phantasy Star Posters autographed by the development team
[38] Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Collection soundtrack CDs.


http://www.pso-world.com/images/news/2012-10/pso2_arks_event_prizes.jpg

Event #2 - In-game Item Rewards (10/24/12 to 11/7/12) - Just log in during the event period and receive the following in-game rewards:


(1) +50% EXP Booster
(1) +50% Rare Drop Booster
(1) +50% Meseta Drop Booster
+100 Bonus FUN (+200 for Premium) DAILY
Additional Bonus FUN for consecutive daily logins during event period (+50 / 100 daily on Day 3, +100 / 200 daily on Day 5).


http://www.pso-world.com/images/news/2012-10/pso2_arks_event_boosters.jpg

Event #3 - Arkz Museum ATTACK Screenshot Contest (http://pso2.jp/players/event/gm/arksmuseum/) (10/17/12 to 11/7/12) - Submit "attack" themed screenshots of your character performing any damaging attack. Screenshots will be selected to be published in a special report at a later date. Players who have their screenshot selected will received a gold Medal of Gratitude exclusive room decoration.

http://www.pso-world.com/images/news/2012-10/pso2_arks_event_room_item_medal-of-gratitude.jpg


Screenshot submissions can be uploaded on the official site (http://pso2.jp/players/event/gm/arksmuseum/) for the event.
Two screenshots must be submitted (one with your player ID showing, one without)
Screenshots may not be showing other enemies or players (photon blast creatures are okay).
No chat or UI should appear in the shots
Screenshots have a 1MB size limit
Do not crop images.
Submissions not sent via the official form will not be accepted.


Event #4 (3 Campaigns) - (10/17/12 to 11/7/12):


Matter Board Campaign: (http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=501) Players who obtain the 2nd and 4th matter boards by the end of the event period will receive in-game gifts:


(2) +50% Rare Drop Boosters (2 boards)
(2) +10% Grind Success Rate Boosters (4 boards)


Premium Set Campaign: (http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=499) Players who purchase a 30, 60, or 90 day premium set will receive an in-game gift:


(2) +10% Ability Add Booster

One-time Password Campaign: (http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=508) Players who set up a one-time password by the end of the campaign will receive a gift:


One day premium set


This is basically attaching an authenticator to your SEGA ID account. Upon login, you'll need to enter a second password which is only valid for a short amount of time. The code can be generated by software installed on your mobile device. For players comfortable enough to attempt this, additional information can be found on the player site here (http://pso2.jp/players/security/).

Feel free to use this thread for discussion or clarification of anything I may have missed. Thanks guys!