New details regarding the November update

[Keii]

New details regarding the November update! (link (http://www.g-heaven.net/topics/2012/10/121020a.html))

- Shop with Photon Drops as currency! It will be possible to buy devices, weapons, armors etc.
- Excube system which will allow to use the experience points earned after hitting the level cap as currency in a special shops. New type of mag devices, 10 star units and other cool stuff will be obtainable there.
- New costumes and story will arrive at the end of November.

Mock if old.

[Zorafim]

We don't have any translators to translate stories anymore ; ;

[Tomeeboy]

I don't think I've seen mention of either the Photon Shop or Excube System yet (at least not in any detail). Sakai did vaguely mention the Excube system when he addressed player concerns about the steep experience curve, that was the first I've heard of it, but this would seem to confirm it.

Anyway, somebody please correct me if I'm wrong ;) The news coming out of Japan can be hard to keep track of sometimes due to the language barrier.

I was already working on a story about the recent Arks Party, so I added this new info in. Thanks for posting it!

http://www.pso-world.com/news/02475-pso2-jp-arks-party-november-update-info-and-giant-rappy

[Angelo]

- Excube system which will allow to use the experience points earned after hitting the level cap as currency in a special shops. New type of mag devices, 10 star units and other cool stuff will be obtainable there.


I fucking love this.

[ShadowDragon28]

YES omg YES. I pray Sato Mag and Rati mag device is added to the Photo drop Shop.

[Golto]

I hope they put some all class weapons in either of these new features.

[Zyrusticae]

Hmmmm, PSP2 outfits in one of those?

One can only hope...

[BIG OLAF]

Hmmmm, PSP2 outfits in one of those?

One can only hope...

Oh lawd I hope so. Good systems. I wonder what exactly will be in the PD shop.

[ShadowDragon28]

Now if they would only put in a mini-game or casino/slot machines to play to win FUN pnts. Put it in the Red Club and Blue Club that's not being used for anything... ffs. SOMETHING to do when one wants to take a short break from running missions/quests.

[Sebastian & PSO]

I completely agree with shadow dragon about the casino slot machines in the red and blue clubs! They are just a sitting waste of space that nobody even realises is there. And there are so many moments when i get over doing quests and client orders and wanna do something fun so why not a mini game? It would be awesome : )

[Griffin]

I fucking love this.

My thoughts exactly.


I WANT COOL SHIT JUST FOR HAVING NOTHING TO DO.

[Chik'Tikka]

I completely agree with shadow dragon about the casino slot machines in the red and blue clubs! They are just a sitting waste of space that nobody even realises is there. And there are so many moments when i get over doing quests and client orders and wanna do something fun so why not a mini game? It would be awesome : )

SEGAC put those rooms there for a reason+^_^+ considering MMOs, i don't expect to see anything come from them for at least 3 more months+^_^+ but they have blocked doors, and empty shop counters+^_^+ maybe they'll be part of a PVP service!!! Red Vs. Blue+^_^+

[supersonix9]

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg

Photon Drops. They have a purpose now. Sooo glad I saved mine.

[Dragwind]

Hooray for a new PD shop.

[ZcRaider]

Awersomer++

[Narugami]

SEGAC put those rooms there for a reason+^_^+ considering MMOs, i don't expect to see anything come from them for at least 3 more months+^_^+ but they have blocked doors, and empty shop counters+^_^+ maybe they'll be part of a PVP service!!! Red Vs. Blue+^_^+

YES. PVP. <3

[[Ayumi]]

We don't have any translators to translate stories anymore ; ;

People translated it?

[Griffin]

YES. PVP. <3

Oh lawl. PvP.

[Zorafim]

;2878061']People translated it?

http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199319

Our translators haven't been able to do much work recently though, so it's outdated. But it's got a great deal of content in there.

[[Ayumi]]

http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199319

Our translators haven't been able to do much work recently though, so it's outdated. But it's got a great deal of content in there.

Hm, wonder why they stopped.

[Zorafim]

Real life issues, lack of time, etc. We work on volunteer labor.
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[Link1275]

;2878194']Hm, wonder why they stopped.
As I recall there was a fight some months ago between the lead two translators over how someone's name should be spelled.

[Zorafim]

*sips coffee*


As I recall there was a fight some months ago between the lead two translators over how someone's name should be spelled.

*spits coffee on screen*

[BIG OLAF]

So, random thingy here, but does anyone know if those "early November" fixes and rebalances are being implemented this week?

[NoiseHERO]

As I recall there was a fight some months ago between the lead two translators over how someone's name should be spelled.

In other words PSOW happened.

[EvilMag]

In other words PSOW happened.

Right on the first try Rawk Hawk.

[gigawuts]

The best part was it pretty much boiled down to whether it should be an R or an L, too, iirc.

[Chik'Tikka]

So, random thingy here, but does anyone know if those "early November" fixes and rebalances are being implemented this week?

as far as i know, the EXP adjustment is happening this week along with the Rare rate boost and the Techer buff, Team Chat bubble on/off and 10* strength change too+^_^+ but knowing SEGAC, "Beginning" of November means the 23rd+^_^+

[Griffin]

As I recall there was a fight some months ago between the lead two translators over how someone's name should be spelled.


I actually believe this. Cuz some people take their learnedness of Japanese way too serious.

[Miraclearrow]

What about the party block server changes?

For finding parties running the same quest in different blocks easier? Anyone know when thats coming?

[gigawuts]

Sega has been pretty consistent with delivering announced fixes and feature upgrades in the next update or two after announcing them, so I'd expect them this coming patch. If not then, then definitely the next week.

[NoiseHERO]

Even if the major update isn't this week...

I'm assuming the game changes might be?

To be honest, I'm more looking forward to the game changes.

[Chik'Tikka]

What about the party block server changes?

For finding parties running the same quest in different blocks easier? Anyone know when thats coming?

from the front page of bumped, which i believe was discussed on the home page for PSO-W and in a couple other threads+^_^+

[SPOILER-BOX]
Request: Lower the experience requirements for levels 41+
Staff’s comment: Requirements will be lowered. Measures for the experience points to not go to waste in case of already high level characters will be necessary.
Implementation date: Beginning of November

Request: Lower the number of items required for unlocking the level cap
Staff’s comment: Number of required items will be lowered.
Implementation date: Beginning of November

Request: Increase the appearance rate of Rare Monsters
Staff’s comment: The appearance rate of Rare Bosses and Monsters will be increased.
Implementation date: Beginning of November

Request: Increase the drop rate of Rare Items in Very Hard Quests
Staff’s comment: Drop rate of 7-9 star items will be increased. Additionally, since the appearance rate of Rare Enemies will be increased, the drop rate of 10 star items will be automatically increased as well.
Implementation date: Beginning of November

Request: Increase the drop rate of Matter Board items
Staff’s comment: A change making the drop rate certain about killing a set number of enemies will be introduced.
Implementation date: Middle of December

Request: Make Techers stronger
Staff’s comment: Performance of Wands and Techer specific skills will be increased.
Implementation date: Beginning of November

Request: Fix the strength of some of the 10 star weapons
Staff’s comment: The strength of the following weapons will be fixed: ベルクヴェルカー Berkverger, ノイズブローヴァ Noise Blover, ヴァーダーカノン Vardha Canon, アンブラステッキ Umbra Stick, ヴァーダービット Vardha Beat, マジカルウォンド Magical Wand
Implementation date: Beginning of November

Request: Increase the value of the Premium Set
Staff’s comment: The following additions are planned for the Premium Set: Increase of the amount of FUN gained, Client Order limit raised to 40, increase of the number of the saved Symbol Arts, Premium Set exclusive Drinks at the Medical Center
Implementation date: FUN amount and CO limit increase are planned for the middle of December, but the other changes are planned for a later date

Request: Introduce a system allowing to block NPC summoning
Staff’s comment: An new option allowing to block NPC summoning will be added to quest select options. All parties joining a room with the option set to ON will have it set automatically to ON as well (joining such rooms won’t be possible while using the default random game option).
Implementation date: Middle of December

Request: Allow searching for parties doing the same quest on other blocks
Staff’s comment: An option allowing to search for parties in other blocks will be introduced. After joining a party which is already doing a quest it will be possible to teleport immediately to the quest counter in that party’s block.
Implementation date: Middle of December

Request: Allow turning off the display of team chat bubbles
Staff’s comment: A display setting for chat bubbles will be added to options, allowing user to switch between “Show all chat bubbles”, “Show only the chat bubbles of players in the same area” or “Don’t show any chat bubbles”
Implementation date: Beginning of November

Request: Prevent players removed from the friend list from calling my friend partner
Staff’s comment: Friend partners will not be showing on the list after a player is removed from the friend list.
Implementation date: Middle of December

Request: I want to be able to make a player stop auto following me
Staff’s comment: Auto following system will be changed so that players will only be able to follow party members. An option to make other player stop following you will also be added.
Implementation date: Middle of December

Request: Make Time Attack Quests soloable
Staff’s comment: A way to solo the Time Attack Quests will be introduced along with Client Orders for doing them alone.
Implementation date: Middle of December

Request: Allow us to download big game updates in parts beforehand
Staff’s comment: It will be possible to optionally download the updates beforehand. A system allowing to play while downloading an update will also be introduced.
Implementation date: Middle of December

There’s also one request that won’t be fulfilled anytime soon, although a small change will be introduced:

Request: Introduce partial match search to My Shops
Staff’s comment: Sadly, because of the burden that such search would have on the servers it’s not possible to implement at the current time. Reducing the server load created by My Shop searches has the priority. To achieve that, a few new options will be introduced, starting with ability to check the market price of the item upon selecting it (change planned for the middle of December) which should reduce the number of search queries.
[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Maronji]

As I recall there was a fight some months ago between the lead two translators over how someone's name should be spelled.

Funny story about that. The thread that was linked to was posted after said fight, so as far as I'm aware, that's in the past now.


The best part was it pretty much boiled down to whether it should be an R or an L, too, iirc.

I'd give my account of what really happened in that argument, but I think it should stay 20,000 leagues under the sea, where it belongs. Don't want to stir up trouble over past events.

@OP: So, who else has 280+ Photon Drops they've been saving up for this update? Also, who wants to bet that the Photon Drop/Crystal/Sphere prices are going to skyrocket from what they are now?

[IndigoNovember]

I'd give my account of what really happened in that argument, but I think it should stay 20,000 leagues under the sea, where it belongs. Don't want to stir up trouble over past events.

I thought the debate had nothing to do with anything and the real reason was that the translators went to university/got a job so they had less time to translate.


@OP: So, who else has 280+ Photon Drops they've been saving up for this update? Also, who wants to bet that the Photon Drop/Crystal/Sphere prices are going to skyrocket from what they are now?

Got a stack of 999 Photon Drops as well as another stack of 200~ both waiting to be sold.

[Maronji]

I thought the debate had nothing to do with anything and the real reason was that the translators went to university/got a job so they had less time to translate.
I'm not sure if you quoted me because you thought I was using that as a reason why nothing was happening (which I wasn't, though if I somehow confused you, I apologize) or if you quoted me for some other reason.

Anyway, let's just leave it at that.


Got a stack of 999 Photon Drops as well as another stack of 200~ both waiting to be sold.
... I feel lazier than usual now. Curse my wanting to go through the VN for Little Busters...

[Mike]

What about the party block server changes?

For finding parties running the same quest in different blocks easier? Anyone know when thats coming?
The official site (http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=572) lists that something coming in December.

[Raymee]

... I feel lazier than usual now. Curse my wanting to go through the VN for Little Busters...

LB! is amazing though, especially once you go through Refrain :3



Anyways, I'm looking forward to the update too, I'm not too sure if prices for PDs will rise or drop but I think it might rise up to around maybe 4k...5kish. Then I could probably sell mine for those who need to spend more and moreeeeeeeeeeeee

[darkante]

Also got 999+ PDs since i knew it would be used sooner or later.
And i hope that the exp req will be noticeable. Got some classes i want to get to speed eventually and maybe actually use my alt sometime soon.