-- MAINTENANCE COMPLETED -- Sep. 4, 2013 @ 11:00 to 23:30 JST

[Korazenn]

Current Server Status: Online
Servers are back online.

English Patch Status: Undergoing Maintenance
Please note that all English patches are currently non-functional due to the update. The teams are working on providing an update to each of these patches in order to get them working again. The status of the patches are posted below:

Current PSO2 Tweaker Version: ver 2.5.4.9
English Patch: Working!
English Large Files: Not working, will cause infinite loop.
English Story Patch: Not working 100%, may cause issues.
Item Translation Patch: Working!


I think this is why some people don't see their precede folders much less not bale to patch the game.

Might wanna add that.

This thread is here to inform current and future Phantasy Star Online 2 users about the new update that will be performed on Sep. 4th, 2013 @ 11:00 to 17:00 JST. If you have any questions about the next major update in regards to issues you may have with updating to the latest game version post-maintenance to what new content will be available from this update, please stay tuned for more updates to this thread throughout the week as we provide you updates as this data moves along. To discuss this next major content update, please post on this thread here: http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212649

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This week's periodic maintenance for PSO2 JP will be conducted on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 by SEGA. The update will run from its normally scheduled maintenance period, which is 11:00 to 17:00 JST (10:00 PM Tuesday to 4:00 AM Wednesday EDT).

Note About Pre-Patches: SEGA has stopped the pre-patch downloads from running. If you are missing your '_precede' folder, please note it is a result of the maintenance that is currently underway. When the servers come back online, follow the instructions bellow if you want to get setup with the most recent JP files.


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DISCLAIMER:
All users of PSO2 Tweaker are now required to re-download the program from the following link in order to avoid having an error that will inhibit Phantasy Star Online 2 from launching. This is a requirement for all users of PSO2 Tweaker prior to the 2.5.4.0 update made last week by AIDA in order to both download and install patches to get them working in-game. This new download can be found at the following link: https://copy.com/7swG37iPG7GzZoCT/PSO2%20Tweaker.exe?download=1

The reason for this is due to the old patch server crashing. The newer patch server is faster, meaning that both download and install speeds should also become much faster. This should benefit all users with the new updates made on September 4th, 2013 as it will allow faster download and install time for the vanilla JP files and re-installing the English Patch/English Large Files/English Story Patch thereafter. Please note that all you need to do to set this up is download the file to the same location as your current 'PSO2 Tweaker.exe' file. This will allow you to overwrite the file with the new one. To do this, start up PSO2 Tweaker, click on the Orb in the top-left, and click on 'Check for PSO2 Updates'. Select 'No' when the dialog box shows up, and let the install of the vanilla JP files finish. After the update, you want to go back into the Orb menu, go to Install/Update Patches > English Patch/English Large Files/English Story Patch (as needed), and re-enable the 'Translate Items' option in the Orb's menu.

Please note that errors or crashes can occur past the scheduled maintenance. If you need any assistance with errors or issues in PSO2 that are related to the Tweaker, or encounter any errors post-maintenance, please provide us your qualms on this thread and we will address them ASAP: http://www.pso-world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207248

If the update stalls at any point, please restart the PSO2 JP Launcher or PSO2 Tweaker (depending on where you normally install the updates from). Then, redo the process you were working on in order to continue where you left off. Please note that this is a large content update that is 2.7 GB in total download size.

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New Updates Included:

Halloween Event Lobby
[SPOILER-BOX]Following the regularly scheduled maintenance period for Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, the Halloween Event Lobby will be going active! (You can commence howling now. :-P)

http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/event_ss_01.jpg http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/event_ss_02.jpg[/SPOILER-BOX]

MAG Ownership Cap Increased
[SPOILER-BOX]MAGs can be used to effectively boost the stats of your character. Due to growing demand for more stat combinations, the number of MAGs you can have per character has been doubled from 10 to 20.

Note: To get a new MAG, you will have to purchase one with AC through the AC Shop. To do so, press Esc while in-game to bring up the Main Menu > Go to Arks Cash > AC Shop > AC Shop (Inventory/Storage). Please know that if a MAG Ticket is used it registers that particular MAG to the character, not the account. MAGs cannot be stored or switched between characters.[/SPOILER-BOX]

'Quarry' Field Added
[SPOILER-BOX]The new 'Quarry' field has been added into the game for Planet Lillipa.

http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/field_ss_01.jpg http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/field_ss_02.jpg

New Enemies Include:


Brew-Ringada
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/enemy_ss_01.jpg
Vernon da Soma
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/enemy_ss_02.jpg


New Quests Added:


Free Field
Quarry Exploration
Arks Quests
Mech Power Survey: Quarry
Lillipa Tribe Village Defense
Destroy Vardha Soma


Other Updates for the 'Quarry' Field Include:

New Emergency Codes
New Client Orders
New Daily Orders
New Team Orders
New Items
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New Weapons, Units, Items, and More!
[SPOILER-BOX]This is a detailed set of icons for new weapons that will either be made available through this update or future updates made to the game. Thanks goes to Ezodagrom for providing this detailed set of images!

Icon Showcase:
Warning: Recommend viewing this image in a well-lit environment to avoid any eyestrain.
[SPOILER-BOX]http://i.minus.com/iyFE8aqQqhOs2.png[/SPOILER-BOX]

[spoiler-box]Swords
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3050/j8a.png

Wired Lances
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/2872/37ey.png

Partisans
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8331/jx55.png

Twin Daggers
http://imageshack.us/a/img801/1593/ivwh.png

Double Sabers
http://imageshack.us/a/img513/9126/ygtr.png

Knuckles
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/5863/l5i1.png

Katanas
http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png

Gunslashes
http://imageshack.us/a/img10/1861/b6zk.png

Assault Rifles
http://imageshack.us/a/img196/3145/x0hx.png

Launchers
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/7669/xn8a.png

Twin Machineguns
http://imageshack.us/a/img600/5723/ahjz.png

Rods
http://imageshack.us/a/img545/8572/jv65.png

Talises
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/3117/zfjr.png

Wands
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/6938/8w0y.png

Bullet Bows
http://imageshack.us/a/img812/6025/rys1.png

Units
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/8306/cvq8.png[/SPOILER-BOX][/SPOILER-BOX]

Fashion Update
[SPOILER-BOX]FUN Scratch

Hairstyle

Picked Long Hair (Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_01.jpg


Make-Up Pattern

Cat Whiskers (Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_02.jpg

Spell Sign (Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_03.jpg


Eyebrows

Maro Mayu
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_04.jpg

Unibrow (UGH!)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_05.jpg


Body Paint

White Gloves and Thong (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_06.jpg

Black Gloves and Shorts (All Races: Male)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_07.jpg


Accessories

Gourd
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_08.jpg

Mask of Tengu
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_09.jpg

Photon Wings (*o*)b
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_10.jpg

Heel Roller
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_11.jpg


Room Goods

Partner Chair
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_12.jpg

Shishiodoshi
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_13.jpg



Moonlight Bunny AC Scratch - Once again, male characters get the shaft. :-P

Costumes

Bunny Suit (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_01.jpg

GH410 Ossoria (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_02.jpg

Welt Lamb (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_03.jpg

Himenagiseikai Red (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_04.jpghttp://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_04.jpg

GH470 Ossoria (All Races: Male)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_05.jpg

Halloween Lillipan Suit (All Races: Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_06.jpg


Hairstyles

GH410 Shiniyon (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_07.jpg


Body Paint

Black Knee Socks w/ Ribbon (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_08.jpg

White Socks w/ Ribbon and White Gloves (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_09.jpg


Accessories

White Rabbit Ear Band
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_10.jpg
Rabbit Top Hat
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_11.jpg
Sauce Bunny Ear Headband
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_12.jpg
GH410 Brim
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_13.jpg
GH470 Headphone
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_14.jpg
Welt Ram Head Gear
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_15.jpg

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Boost Information
[SPOILER-BOX]As of this update, please note that both [A Boisterous White Day] and [Rampaging Malice] will not show up again until further notice. Boost information posted below will be attributed automatically to all users who play Phantasy Star Online 2 during the following days:

September 6th (Friday): +50% Rare Drop Boost!
September 9th (Monday): +200% Meseta Boost!
September 10th (Tuesday): +50 EXP Boost!


Notes:

Boost Items may be stacked on top of these benefits to further increase your chances of a rare drop, boost your earnings of Meseta, gain more EXP, and more!
Depending on your time zone, days will start at varying time periods. If you are going off of EDT, each new day begins at 11:00 AM of the day prior to what is stated above. For instance, September 6th would begin in the EDT time zone at 11:00 AM on September 5th.
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AC Purchase Campaign #6
[SPOILER-BOX]
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130902/ac/header.jpg

The sixth AC purchase campaign officially started rolling out since September 2nd at 11:00 JST (September 1st, 10:00 PM EDT) and will continue to go into effect until September 30th at 23:59 JST (10:59 AM EDT).

During this campaign, those who purchase 2000 AC and/or 5000 AC and add the acquired AC onto your account through SEGA JP's site will automatically be enrolled into this campaign to receive eligible items through a Visiphone Terminal near you!

2000 AC Reward Items
If you add 2000 AC to your account, you will be eligible to receive the following items through your Visiphone:

Grind Success Rate +10% x2
Grind Risk Reduction +1 x4
Grinder x50


5000 AC Reward Items
If you add 5000 AC to your account, you will be eligible to receive the following items through your Visiphone:

Grind Success Rate +10% x2
Grind Risk Reduction +1 x4
Grinder x50
White Rappy Suit x1


Planned Arrival Time: Rewards will be disbursed through the Campaign Reward Items section of the Visiphone Terminal in late October 2013.

Notes: Please note that rewards are only handed out once per account. This means that if you purchased 10000 AC in this time period and registered all of that Arks Cash onto one account, you would still only qualify for the one set of reward items mentioned above in the 5000 AC Reward Items section.
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Client Order Campaign #21
[SPOILER-BOX]http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/clientorder/header.jpg

This week's Client Order Campaign shines the spotlight on Hans, who can be located near the West Quest Counter. Complete the following Client Orders from Hans in order to net extra bonus rewards anytime from September 4th to September 11th:


Complete the Client Order [King of Hell] from Hans in order to qualify for: Experience Gained +50% x2 and Grinder x20
- Recommended Quest: Volcanic Cave Exploration
Complete the Client Order [Armored Corps] from Hans in order to qualify for: Rare Drop Boost +50% x2 and Grinder x30.
- Recommended Quest: Mech Power Survey: Quarry


Note: The rewards from completing these Client Orders will be disbursed through the Visiphone Terminal on September 18th, 2013 after the regularly scheduled maintenance update.[/SPOILER-BOX]

Friend Invitation Campaign #3
[SPOILER-BOX]http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/header.jpg

Those who use the Friend Invitation System displayed shortly after logging in to get friends introduced to and play Phantasy Star Online 2 will be able to access the several limited-time available items listed below.

Limited-Time Receivables from the Badge Exchange Shop: Those who have friends whom reach Lv. 10/20/30/40 will win Badges that can be exchanged at the Badge Exchange Shop for the limited-time exclusive offers mentioned above!

- Furyi Viper
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss01.jpg

- Fannie Ribbon
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss02.jpg

- Solid Straight (Thalys)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss03.jpg

- Boater B
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss04.jpg

Notes:

It is necessary for each friend you invite to level one of their character classes to Lv. 10 in order for you to both become eligible to receive it.

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Account Bans from Malicious Activity in August 2013
There has been an on-going issue with RMT (Real Money Trading) outside of Phantasy Star Online 2 for in-game Meseta by RMT suppliers. SEGA has implemented a stop action across the board for any users they find maliciously selling and/or disbursing in-game virtual receivables.

Anyone who has been found trading with these RMT suppliers will find the Meseta and in-game items bought with that Meseta completely taken away from the players due to the players themselves having unauthorized access to those items. If your account has been linked with one of the RMT suppliers out there, you WILL be permanently banned.

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Extra Notes:

This update is required to play the game post the aforementioned time.
The game's title screen should read the following version number after the update is performed: ver. 2.0101.0
2.7 GB of free hard drive disk space is necessary for this update to be performed. If you are downloading and installing Phantasy Star Online 2 for the first time, the total disk space necessary for all of the game's content will be 13.8 GB.
If you have already downloaded both pre-patches for the game, then you will only have a 60 MB patch to download. The pre-patches can only be downloaded through the PSO2 Launcher as Tweaker does not support pre-patches. (Thanks, Ezo!)


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Original Articles:
- http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2102
- http://pso2.jp/players/support/measures/?charid=i_20130902
- http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2063
- http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2116
- http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2068
- http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2125

[Ezodagrom]

You can also add to the extra notes that those who already did the pre-download will only have a 60MB patch. ^^

[NightSun]

Didn't know if I should ask here, but oh well seems fitting...
Never done a prepatch before, so is there anyway to tell if I have them downloaded?
Are you able to download both prepatch parts at anytime after the dates or only at the set dates?
I know I did one download, but I'm not sure if it was only that part or both.

[Ezodagrom]

Didn't know if I should ask here, but oh well seems fitting...
Never done a prepatch before, so is there anyway to tell if I have them downloaded?
Are you able to download both prepatch parts at anytime after the dates or only at the set dates?
I know I did one download, but I'm not sure if it was only that part or both.
When opening the launcher, if a message appears asking you to do the pre-patch, means that you haven't done it completely yet. If no message appears, then you have completed it.

[NightSun]

Oh wow do I feel dumb now.
I didn't even notice the 2nd part comes out today, actually it just came out about an hour ago.
I thought I missed it so I didn't know if the one I downloaded was both of them or just one.

In any case got them both downloaded now, thanks.

[NoiseHERO]

"Anyone who has been found trading with these RMT suppliers will find the Meseta and in-game items bought with that Meseta completely taken away from the players due to the players themselves having unauthorized access to those items."

PAAAAUUUUUUSSSSSSE!!!

HOOOOLD'UP

WAIT-UH-MINUTE

LEMME-STOP-AND-THINK-ABOUT-IT

This better not mean innocent players can have money/items disappear if the source of the money/item goes back to an RMTer and they wouldn't know.

[Ceresa]

"Anyone who has been found trading with these RMT suppliers will find the Meseta and in-game items bought with that Meseta completely taken away from the players due to the players themselves having unauthorized access to those items."

PAAAAUUUUUUSSSSSSE!!!

HOOOOLD'UP

WAIT-UH-MINUTE

LEMME-STOP-AND-THINK-ABOUT-IT

This better not mean innocent players can have money/items disappear if the source of the money/item goes back to an RMTer and they wouldn't know.

Incorrect translation. What is actually said is that the meseta and items you buy from RMT sites are obtained from account theft and the people buying RMT are supporting this practice and are therefore cunts.

[strikerhunter]

Thanks for another update Kora!!!! Been slacking off to check off of Bump lately.

Prepare for a large uproar from innocent players losing their stuffs due to an accident on Sega's side. or Prepare for a large uproar from those that were participating with the RMT.

[NoiseHERO]

Incorrect translation.

Oh, thank gosh.

[Korazenn]

You can also add to the extra notes that those who already did the pre-download will only have a 60MB patch. ^^

Added it to the extra notes. Thanks, Ezo! :D


Thanks for another update Kora!!!! Been slacking off to check off of Bump lately.

Prepare for a large uproar from innocent players losing their stuffs due to an accident on Sega's side. or Prepare for a large uproar from those that were participating with the RMT.

No problem~ ^^

Definitely, haha. I think we're about to see an increase of Error Code-related topics.

[Punisher106]

Can't wait to see what's new in this update, even though I know about the new area and possibly the new katanasOHMYGODMYSWEETSWEETSANGEISBACK

...Ahem. Yeah.

[Korazenn]

Can't wait to see what's new in this update, even though I know about the new area and possibly the new katanasOHMYGODMYSWEETSWEETSANGEISBACK

...Ahem. Yeah.

Glad to see all those classic PSO Katanas coming back into the game! You can bet there's going to be a huge influx of all-out S-ATK Bravers (like there wasn't already, haha). :-P

[Punisher106]

Glad to see all those classic PSO Katanas coming back into the game! You can bet there's going to be a huge influx of all-out S-ATK Bravers (like there wasn't already, haha). :-P

Yeah, but the thing is, I had a Sange+S&Y in EVERY PS game that had one, so with me being excited that it's coming to PSO2 is understandable. I just hope twin katanas becomes a thing or something, and I pray this blade isn't going to be a BS drop off of some 0.01% monster.

[strikerhunter]

Yeah, but the thing is, I had a Sange+S&Y in EVERY PS game that had one, so with me being excited that it's coming to PSO2 is understandable. I just hope twin katanas becomes a thing or something, and I pray this blade isn't going to be a BS drop off of some 0.01% monster.

It will probably be a drop from Falz or a rare mob or the new boss himself.

[Punisher106]

It will probably be a drop from Falz or a rare mob or the new boss himself.

That's exactly what I'm fearing. ._.

[Ezodagrom]

It will probably be a drop from Falz or a rare mob or the new boss himself.
They could also be super hard drops, alot of things that are added to the icons list are in preparation for future updates.

[strikerhunter]

That's exactly what I'm fearing. ._.

IMO I would rather have it as a drop from the new boss rather than a rare mob other than any other sources since you know drops from regular mobs are shitty unless in burst and drops from rares are almost impossible and drops from elder is just a dream.

[KazukiQZ]

Hmm just out of curiosity, what type of weapon class are these new katanas (and Agito) before they arrive to PSO2? Sword? Also which PS games?

[Ezodagrom]

Hmm just out of curiosity, what type of weapon class are these new katanas (and Agito) before they arrive to PSO2? Sword? Also which PS games?
Katanas in PSO, Sabers in PSU, if I recall correctly.

[Punisher106]

Katanas in PSO, Sabers in PSU, if I recall correctly.

S&Y were sabers. The Agito was a sword. Also, I would love to see the Sange drop from Varder Soma. It would be kinda poetic, wouldn't it?

[NightSun]

Actually PSU did have an Agito that was a saber, in fact it was named True Agito.
On that note though, something I would love to see is if they added Agito Repca to pso2. It's safe to say I'll never get an Ely Sion, so that would be the next best thing.

[Ezodagrom]

Actually PSU did have an Agito that was a saber, in fact it was named True Agito.
On that note though, something I would love to see is if they added Agito Repca to pso2. It's safe to say I'll never get an Ely Sion, so that would be the next best thing.
Other than Ely Sion, there's a few others katana shaped swords in the icons list.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/859/c1my.png

The first 4 seem to be sealed and unsealed versions, probably.
The last 2, left is Ely Sion, right is either something new, or something based in previous games, maybe?

[Zenobia]

Didn't in PSP2 they had a 2handed sword katana forgot what it was called think kotetsu? You had to kill a certain amount of enemies to awaken it aren't 2 of those the same one?

[NightSun]

Other than Ely Sion, there's a few others katana shaped swords in the icons list.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/859/c1my.png

The first 4 seem to be sealed and unsealed versions, probably.
The last 2, left is Ely Sion, right is either something new, or something based in previous games, maybe?
Oh wow, I never took the time to go through all the icons.
Honestly I can't make out what it is, but looks close enough so I could only hope.

Didn't in PSP2 they had a 2handed sword katana forgot what it was called think kotetsu? You had to kill a certain amount of enemies to awaken it aren't 2 of those the same one?
I have no idea about that PSP2 weapons, but you did give me another idea. That other sword could also be a Tsumikiri J-Sword.

Honestly I have no idea, one could only hope.

[Zenobia]

Now I remember it was Kokuintou Houzuki you had to kill 2000 enemies with it and yes there was a unsealed version of it and once unsealed its ATK and ACC will receive a 30% boost. The blade of the sword will be surrounded by a ghostly aura.

One of those has to be it, the 2handed sword was an 11*.

[SPOILER-BOX]http://i.imgur.com/Uyy6Q5A.jpg (http://imgur.com/Uyy6Q5A)
http://i.imgur.com/ke8jHat.jpg (http://imgur.com/ke8jHat)[/SPOILER-BOX]


Also I hope the Rengokuto Gren comes back as a Katana it was a 13*.

http://i.imgur.com/VSxD7GB.png (http://imgur.com/VSxD7GB)

[Omega-z]

The New Katana's in the data are Sange, Yasha, True Agito or Orotiagito, Ken'ei, Yamigarisu and the one's we do have is the Agito (Rusted or Fake), Ken'ei / Nicht. Plus two other Katana's one is from the XQ and the other could be one of the two True Agito, Orotiagito or Sange Shin'uchi

New Sword's - Yonohate Fu, Yonohate In, Akatsuki Fu, Akatsuki In, and the one's we have Ely Sion, Kouyouhime.

New Double Saber's - There's one for the XQ.

Unused - Sealed Nodachi (A.k.a Sealed J-Sword), Nodachi / J-Sword ( unsealed ), Kokuintou Kagachi, Kokuintou Houzuki, Rengokuto Ensa, Rengokuto Guren, Saguraki Blade ( this one is wood ), Rengokuto Rensa, Kamui, Kan'na Kamui, Anything else was a combination of any of the blade's above.

[Ezodagrom]

The New Katana's in the data are Sange, Yasha, True Agito or Orotiagito, Agito (Rusted or Fake), Ken'ei, Yamigarisu and the one we have is the Ken'ei / Nicht. Plus two other Katana's one is from the XQ and the other could be one of the two True Agito, Orotiagito or Sange Shin'uchi
In this small list of katanas, the 4th one isn't actually new, it's the already released Agito, I put it in the picture just for comparison. ^^;

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/8421/q1m4.png

[Omega-z]

ah, yeah my mistake sorry I'll fix it.

[Manta Oyamada]

[spoiler-box]http://i.minus.com/iyFE8aqQqhOs2.png[/spoiler-box]

[strikerhunter]

Am I seeing that large chart correctly? A EX and Noir unit set?

[Ezodagrom]

Am I seeing that large chart correctly? A EX and Noir unit set?
Yeah, or, it's one part of the large chart (it has 2 parts, the 2nd part is much smaller and has just some more room decos, mags, PAs, skill tree skills and such).

And there appears to be 2 EX sets and 2 Noir sets.

[mommy_cornelia]

*sees a lot of new w-lances*... me gusta o3o

[Ezodagrom]

As expected of a large update, core english patch, large files patch, story patch, the 3 of them will need new versions due to today's update, the previous versions of them will either not work or will be buggy.

Anyway, while PSO2 was updating on my PC, felt like making lists of unreleased weapons from the icons list.
[spoiler-box]Swords
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3050/j8a.png

Wired Lances
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/2872/37ey.png

Partisans
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8331/jx55.png

Twin Daggers
http://imageshack.us/a/img801/1593/ivwh.png

Double Sabers
http://imageshack.us/a/img513/9126/ygtr.png

Knuckles
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/5863/l5i1.png

Katanas
http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png[/spoiler-box]
I would have done for more weapon types, but it's really late here and I'm heading to sleep. ^^;

[Korazenn]

Lots of updates are rolling on in! This is the initial batch of update information from SEGA JP. We should receive a finalized batch of updates shortly after maintenance today.

Stay tuned~ :D

New Updates Included:

AC Purchase Campaign #6
[SPOILER-BOX]
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130902/ac/header.jpg

The sixth AC purchase campaign officially started rolling out since September 2nd at 11:00 JST (September 1st, 10:00 PM EDT) and will continue to go into effect until September 30th at 23:59 JST (10:59 AM EDT).

During this campaign, those who purchase 2000 AC and/or 5000 AC and add the acquired AC onto your account through SEGA JP's site will automatically be enrolled into this campaign to receive eligible items through a Visiphone Terminal near you!

2000 AC Reward Items
If you add 2000 AC to your account, you will be eligible to receive the following items through your Visiphone:

Grind Success Rate +10% x2
Grind Risk Reduction +1 x4
Grinder x50


5000 AC Reward Items
If you add 5000 AC to your account, you will be eligible to receive the following items through your Visiphone:

Grind Success Rate +10% x2
Grind Risk Reduction +1 x4
Grinder x50
White Rappy Suit x1


Planned Arrival Time: Rewards will be disbursed through the Campaign Reward Items section of the Visiphone Terminal in late October 2013.

Notes: Please note that rewards are only handed out once per account. This means that if you purchased 10000 AC in this time period and registered all of that Arks Cash onto one account, you would still only qualify for the one set of reward items mentioned above in the 5000 AC Reward Items section.
[/SPOILER-BOX]

Boost Information
[SPOILER-BOX]As of this update, please note that both [A Boisterous White Day] and [Rampaging Malice] will not show up again until further notice. Boost information posted below will be attributed automatically to all users who play Phantasy Star Online 2 during the following days:

September 6th (Friday): +50% Rare Drop Boost!
September 9th (Monday): +200% Meseta Boost!
September 10th (Tuesday): +50 EXP Boost!


Notes:

Boost Items may be stacked on top of these benefits to further increase your chances of a rare drop, boost your earnings of Meseta, gain more EXP, and more!
Depending on your time zone, days will start at varying time periods. If you are going off of EDT, each new day begins at 11:00 AM of the day prior to what is stated above. For instance, September 6th would begin in the EDT time zone at 11:00 AM on September 5th.
[/SPOILER-BOX]

Friend Invitation Campaign #3
[SPOILER-BOX]http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/header.jpg

Those who use the Friend Invitation System displayed shortly after logging in to get friends introduced to and play Phantasy Star Online 2 will be able to access the several limited-time available items listed below.

Limited-Time Receivables from the Badge Exchange Shop: Those who have friends whom reach Lv. 10/20/30/40 will win Badges that can be exchanged at the Badge Exchange Shop for the limited-time exclusive offers mentioned above!

- Furyi Viper
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss01.jpg

- Fannie Ribbon
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss02.jpg

- Solid Straight (Thalys)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss03.jpg

- Boater B
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/friend/ss04.jpg

Notes:

It is necessary for each friend you invite to level one of their character classes to Lv. 10 in order for you to both become eligible to receive it.

[/SPOILER-BOX]


As expected of a large update, core english patch, large files patch, story patch, the 3 of them will need new versions due to today's update, the previous versions of them will either not work or will be buggy.

Anyway, while PSO2 was updating on my PC, felt like making lists of unreleased weapons from the icons list.
[spoiler-box]Swords
http://imageshack.us/a/img194/4880/kj22.png

Wired Lances
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/2872/37ey.png

Partisans
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8331/jx55.png

Twin Daggers
http://imageshack.us/a/img801/1593/ivwh.png

Double Sabers
http://imageshack.us/a/img513/9126/ygtr.png

Knuckles
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/5863/l5i1.png

Katanas
http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png[/spoiler-box]
I would have done for more weapon types, but it's really late here and I'm heading to sleep. ^^;

Wow! O:

Thank you very much for this, Ezo! I will update the OP with these new weapons coming in the update as well. Have a good night~ ^^


[SPOILER-BOX]http://i.minus.com/iyFE8aqQqhOs2.png[/SPOILER-BOX]

Please place a spoiler box around your image; it's stretching out the thread. XD

[strikerhunter]

Now I'm wandering if Sega will keep continuing boost days for the future since it is clearly they are making one for this weekend.

[Enforcer MKV]

A lot of those rifles don't look that go-

Holy crap, is that an M60 derivative!?

ಠ__ಠ

[strikerhunter]

A lot of those rifles don't look that go-

Holy crap, is that an M60 derivative!?

ಠ__ಠ

EN my cast friend, I believe so or I think so since it really looks like it.

Edit: I also see an old PSU bow.........

[Ezodagrom]

Wow! O:

Thank you very much for this, Ezo! I will update the OP with these new weapons coming in the update as well. Have a good night~ ^^
Messed up the swords list, edited the post with a new link (had a sword there that was actually already released).
Also note that they're not all coming in this update, alot of weapons have been in the icons list for several months already, they're just there in preparation for future updates (I bet the great majority of them will start appearing with super hard mode).

[Shinamori]

So, we have the Luxe Wings, Black Wings and...Pink Wings....?

[Korazenn]

Messed up the swords list, edited the post with a new link (had a sword there that was actually already released).
Also note that they're not all coming in this update, alot of weapons have been in the icons list for several months already, they're just there in preparation for future updates (I bet the great majority of them will start appearing with super hard mode).

Thanks! I'll go ahead and update the post to include that information as well. ^^

[HIT0SHI]

Looking forward to those new MALE cast parts, they actually look in a design that i wanted sense release (similar to Border Break and Virtual-On)! Not sure what to make of the torso though...

Oh and on top of that, i think i saw a mini gun launcher, a spas shotgun as a rifle and of course the M60 as rifle as stated above. I wanna see those in action!

[xxmadplayerxx]

Any Stats on the new weapons?!

[Korazenn]

The new AC/FUN Catalogs are up

http://pso2.jp/players/catalog/scratch/ac/20130904/
http://pso2.jp/players/catalog/scratch/fun/

Glad Mecha wings are in FUN category.

Just took another look at the site again~

This is actually the Fall update to the game itself! Looks like I got a lot more to add to my post. Everything will be up shortly, so thank you for checking! :-P

[Z-0]

On the update page is this item:

再受注時間リセット (Appears in Recycle and Netcafe Shops)

Client Order Reset ticket... ?

[MetalDude]

This is seriously the most atrocious AC/FUN Scratch I've ever seen. Everything looks seriously awful outside of like two or three things.

[EvilMag]

On the update page is this item:

再受注時間リセット (Appears in Recycle and Netcafe Shops)

Client Order Reset ticket... ?

I think it'll reset your COs that's on cooldown.

[Resanoca]

I think it'll reset your COs that's on cooldown.So long as it isn't team or daily orders.

[TaigaUC]

エクストリームクエストの仮想アイテムにおいて、自分のメインクラスに適したアイテムがドロップしやすくな るよう調整します。

"Regarding drops in Extreme Quest, items suited to your main class have been set to drop more easily."

Either it wasn't applied before like they claimed, or they will drop even more often now.

[ArcaneTechs]

5char

[Crysteon]

That means my storage will be more crammed with Jade Racions now. Oh well....time to run more FC AQ to mass produce cubes, lolz.

[Zyrusticae]

So many new katanas...

Finally, katana is actually a serious weapon type for once. Okay, not really, at least not until they add the rest of their PAs... but it'll be nice to have something other than the same 6* I've been carting around since Episode 2 began.

[ArcaneTechs]

So many new katanas...

Finally, katana is actually a serious weapon type for once. Okay, not really, at least not until they add the rest of their PAs... but it'll be nice to have something other than the same 6* I've been carting around since Episode 2 began.

where are you seeing these at? PM it?

Aside from that

Welp normally I don't download the precede until maintenance night (i mean its like 6hr wait) so I managed to update the Launcher and now its telling me that there is no way to play since the servers are under maintenance (which is obvious) so normally it would go straight to downloading the precede.

I want to assume this is doing this to everyone else who hasnt updated to the precede yet, anyways else seeing this?

Also, is this a way to prevent ppl from getting on the servers a little too early?

[Zenobia]

"Regarding drops in Extreme Quest, items suited to your main class have been set to drop more easily."

Either it wasn't applied before like they claimed, or they will drop even more often now.

^ I like this...

Also those wingz I want em.....

I really like all these Katana's I am seeing makes me very happy.

[Korazenn]

"Regarding drops in Extreme Quest, items suited to your main class have been set to drop more easily."

Either it wasn't applied before like they claimed, or they will drop even more often now.

Just to be clear, that does not mean the rates have been altered (those are most likely unchanged). This is just something that will impact the frequency of finding a rare item that is for your specific class rather than another one.

I'm translating all of the System Updates as well, but it will take me a while as it is quite hefty~ ;-)

[Zyrusticae]

where are you seeing these at? PM it?

It was in the OP, you know.

[spoiler-box]http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png[/spoiler-box]

[ArcaneTechs]

It was in the OP, you know.

[spoiler-box]http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png[/spoiler-box]

o my bad, didnt see it and i thought we weren't suppose to post that kind of stuff here anymore :0

[Exiled_Gundam]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2125
Can somebody explain the element grinding part?

[ArcaneTechs]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2125
Can somebody explain the element grinding part?

theres a thread for it, find it

[NoiseHERO]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2125
Can somebody explain the element grinding part?

You no longer need the same weapon to element grind.

Just the same weapon type and same rarity.

Unless there was something new added to how this is supposed to work. You can image how that'll make element grinding more conveniant/simultaneously change up market prices on certain weapons.

[NexusAZ]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2125
Can somebody explain the element grinding part?

Instead of having to use weapons of the same name, you can now use weapons that are of the same type and rarity instead. Say you want to attribute grind a 7 star sword, but the lowest you can find the sword is 200k. Pushing it to 50 would be costly, but now you can use a DIFFERENT 7 star sword for attribute grinding. This could cut down the cost quite a bit. However, if you use the same weapon, it will enhance the attribute more than if you used a different weapon. Using the same weapon that has the same attribute will be even more effective than that.

[Zenobia]

Omg.....segac released the lilipah voice!?

Welp as if killing the ones trapped inside the Gilnas wasn't enough.

[Rehal]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2125
Can somebody explain the element grinding part?

Weapon of the same category and rarity can now be used to element grind with a value of 1

Same weapon with different element (no element included) when used to element grind will have a value of 10 now

Same weapon with matching element when used to element grind will add the current value of material weapon's element to target weapon's elemental

Increased amount of synthesizer required to element grind to...um...idk :c

[Exiled_Gundam]

Weapon of the same category and rarity can now be used to element grind with a value of 1

Same weapon with different element (no element included) when used to element grind will have a value of 10 now

Same weapon with matching element when used to element grind will add the current value of material weapon's element to target weapon's elemental

Increased amount of synthesizer required to element grind to...um...idk :c
Wha... same weapon will result in element+10??

[Rehal]

Is what they said...also you can pump a 30% ice jinrai to 50% jinrai with only 1 20% jinrai for example, idk

[Wisol]

That's awesome. I just hope we don't need a ridiculous amount of synthesizers to do a grind like that.

[Cleptomaniac]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2134

Nuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[Korazenn]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2134

Nuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Already updated before I even saw your post... :no:

[Cleptomaniac]

Already updated before I even saw your post... :no:

o eye sea

[Riritsuku]

yaaaaay cat whisker <3 and knew katanas c; hallow items <3 loving this update glad i got both parts also o3o

[Korazenn]

Added all of the following to the OP:

Current Server Status: Maintenance Postponed
Servers are currently offline. Maintenance has been temporarily halted due to a defection in content delivery.

English Patch Status: Undergoing Maintenance
Please note that all English patches are currently non-functional due to the update. The teams are working on providing an update to each of these patches in order to get them working again. The status of the patches are posted below:

Current PSO2 Tweaker Version: ver 2.5.4.7
English Patch: Not Available
English Large Files: Not Available
English Story Patch: Not Available
Item Translation Patch: Not Available


New Updates Included:

Halloween Event Lobby
[SPOILER-BOX]Following the regularly scheduled maintenance period for Wednesday, October 9th, 2013, the Halloween Event Lobby will be going active! (You can commence howling now. :-P)

http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/event_ss_01.jpg http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/event_ss_02.jpg[/SPOILER-BOX]

MAG Ownership Cap Increased
[SPOILER-BOX]MAGs can be used to effectively boost the stats of your character. Due to growing demand for more stat combinations, the number of MAGs you can have per character has been doubled from 10 to 20.

Note: To get a new MAG, you will have to purchase one with AC through the AC Shop. To do so, press Esc while in-game to bring up the Main Menu > Go to Arks Cash > AC Shop > AC Shop (Inventory/Storage). Please know that if a MAG Ticket is used it registers that particular MAG to the character, not the account. MAGs cannot be stored or switched between characters.[/SPOILER-BOX]

'Quarry' Field Added
[SPOILER-BOX]The new 'Quarry' field has been added into the game for Planet Lillipa.

http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/field_ss_01.jpg http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/field_ss_02.jpg

New Enemies Include:


Brew-Ringada
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/enemy_ss_01.jpg
Vernon da Soma
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/enemy_ss_02.jpg


New Quests Added:


Free Field
Quarry Exploration
Arks Quests
Mech Power Survey: Quarry
Lillipa Tribe Village Defense
Destroy Vernon de Soma


Other Updates for the 'Quarry' Field Include:

New Emergency Codes
New Client Orders
New Daily Orders
New Team Orders
New Items
[/SPOILER-BOX]

New Weapons, Units, Items, and More!
[SPOILER-BOX]This is a detailed set of icons for new weapons that will either be made available through this update or future updates made to the game. This list is under construction. Thanks goes to Ezodagrom for providing this detailed set of images!

Icon Showcase:
Warning: Recommend viewing this image in a well-lit environment to avoid any eyestrain.
[SPOILER-BOX]http://i.minus.com/iyFE8aqQqhOs2.png[/SPOILER-BOX]

Weapons:
[spoiler-box]Swords
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3050/j8a.png

Wired Lances
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/2872/37ey.png

Partisans
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8331/jx55.png

Twin Daggers
http://imageshack.us/a/img801/1593/ivwh.png

Double Sabers
http://imageshack.us/a/img513/9126/ygtr.png

Knuckles
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/5863/l5i1.png

Katanas
http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png[/spoiler-box][/SPOILER-BOX]

Fashion Update
[SPOILER-BOX]FUN Scratch

Hairstyle

Picked Long Hair (Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_01.jpg


Make-Up Pattern

Cat Whiskers (Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_02.jpg

Spell Sign (Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_03.jpg


Eyebrows

Maro Mayu
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_04.jpg

Unibrow (UGH!)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_05.jpg


Body Paint

White Gloves and Thong (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_06.jpg

Black Gloves and Shorts (All Races: Male)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_07.jpg


Accessories

Gourd
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_08.jpg

Mask of Tengu
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_09.jpg

Photon Wings (*o*)b
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_10.jpg

Heel Roller
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_11.jpg


Room Goods

Partner Chair
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_12.jpg

Shishiodoshi
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/f_fashion_ss_13.jpg



Moonlight Bunny AC Scratch - Once again, male characters get the shaft. :-P

Costumes

Bunny Suit (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_01.jpg

GH410 Ossoria (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_02.jpg

Welt Lamb (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_03.jpg

Himenagiseikai Red (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_04.jpghttp://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_04.jpg

GH470 Ossoria (All Races: Male)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_05.jpg

Halloween Lillipan Suit (All Races: Unisex)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_06.jpg


Hairstyles

GH410 Shiniyon (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_07.jpg


Body Paint

Black Knee Socks w/ Ribbon (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_08.jpg

White Socks w/ Ribbon and White Gloves (All Races: Female)
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_09.jpg


Accessories

White Rabbit Ear Band
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_10.jpg
Rabbit Top Hat
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_11.jpg
Sauce Bunny Ear Headband
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_12.jpg
GH410 Brim
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_13.jpg
GH470 Headphone
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_14.jpg
Welt Ram Head Gear
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/fashion_ss_15.jpg

[/SPOILER-BOX]

Client Order Campaign #21
[SPOILER-BOX]http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/info20130904/clientorder/header.jpg

This week's Client Order Campaign shines the spotlight on Hans, who can be located near the West Quest Counter. Complete the following Client Orders from Hans in order to net extra bonus rewards anytime from September 4th to September 11th:


Complete the Client Order [King of Hell] from Hans in order to qualify for: Experience Gained +50% x2 and Grinder x20
- Recommended Quest: Volcanic Cave Exploration
Complete the Client Order [Armored Corps] from Hans in order to qualify for: Rare Drop Boost +50% x2 and Grinder x30.
- Recommended Quest: Mech Power Survey: Quarry


Note: The rewards from completing these Client Orders will be disbursed through the Visiphone Terminal on September 18th, 2013 after the regularly scheduled maintenance update.[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Dnd]

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2135 - extended for ~4 and a half hours

[MetalDude]

Christ that male outfit.

[Korazenn]

Updated the thread's title to correlate with the recent extension to server maintenance.

Current Server Status: Undergoing Maintenance
Servers are currently offline. Maintenance has been extended 4 1/2 hours. This means that the projected time for the maintenance to finish is now 21:30 JST (8:30 AM EDT). Sorry for the inconvenience~

[Zenobia]

Kora just found out that the post poned maint has nothing to do with the actual content we are getting they actual stopped the patching files.

I think this is why some people don't see their precede folders much less not able to patch the game.

Might wanna add that.

[Korazenn]

Kora just found out that the post poned maint has nothing to do with the actual content we are getting they actual stopped the patching files.

I think this is why some people don't see their precede folders much less not bale to patch the game.

Might wanna add that.

I'll go ahead and add that to the OP now. Thanks~

[Variant]

http://pso2.jp/players/manual/preparations/upgrade/

So unless I'm reading that wrong, this is what the new attribute grinding system will be:

If both the weapon and the fodder are the same rarity but NOT the same item (regardless of attributes), then increase attribute by 1.

If both the weapon and the fodder are the same item but DIFFERENT attribute, then increase attribute by 10.

If both the weapon and the fodder are the same item and have the SAME attribute, then increase the attribute by the value of the fodder.

Well damn, that's nice.

[kabutozero]

wow wait , if what you read is true, that means 50 element is going to be as easy as +10 ... because if you had a weapon with 25 element and find the same one with same element and 25 too... you could max it in one grind... that's really nice , will have to secure another tourmalinca as soon as I log in LOL

[jooozek]

so pyro shop stuff will just need 2 weapons to max out the attribute, good
might just roll out a ranger or maybe some melee

[Shinamori]

I'm SO glad I got like 5 Tourmalinca in my storage. Them proxene weapons are about to shoot though the damn roof.

[EvilMag]

I bought a fuckton of Ikutachis so I can element grind my Ruin Mirage. I have another one though so.

Time to make some bank with those Ikutachis!

[kabutozero]

don't think so , less weapons needed for maxed = less demand

Since this change applies to all weapons not just pyroxene , I don't think there's going to be a price increase , since people would just buy newer/better 10* instead of that

[Shinamori]

Don't harsh mellow man.

[Variant]

I'm sure the prices will spike as everyone realizes it though. In the long term, this will probably decrease prices (demand down, supply stays the same, price would go down, ideally), but in the short term, everyone will want to get their weapon up to 50 cause they can, so I think it'll spike.

Eh, we'll see. It's nice that attribute grinding is easier, now if only grinding was easier.

[Xaelouse]

don't think so , less weapons needed for maxed = less demand

Since this change applies to all weapons not just pyroxene , I don't think there's going to be a price increase , since people would just buy newer/better 10* instead of that

this. The only thing special about 50 element is if it's on an 11* at this point.

[Mysterious-G]

I assume prices for the weapons will spike, so you will profit as the one selling them. But at the same time - since people will need less weapons either way - l think it's still gonna be cheaper for them than buying a bigger amount of weapons at the former pricepoint.

[Emp]

So white gloves with thong? Wth sega. Can you give me gloves as a freakin accessory >_>

[Kayarine]

No, the gloves are standalone. The underwear is just because of the lack of costume, they're not a part of the accessory/bodypaint.

[Emp]

No, the gloves are standalone. The underwear is just because of the lack of costume, they're not a part of the accessory/bodypaint.

So they are just a regular accessory?

[Maximum Burst]

So they are just a regular accessory?
They are a regular bodypaint, not accessory.

[Emp]

They are a regular bodypaint, not accessory.

Aw u got my hopes up. Sega keeps dissapointing me update after update. I hv all this meseta but nothing interests me.

[Punisher106]

Vernon da Soma
http://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/enemy_ss_02.jpg


...Really? That name... just... ugh.

Still gonna call it Varder Soma because fuck everything.

[Variant]

...Really? That name... just... ugh.

Still gonna call it Varder Soma because fuck everything.

It just looks like a really fat mag. I'ma call it Varder Sato.

[TaigaUC]

So like, did he put himself back together?
I mean, his head pops off when you beat him.
Must be hard repairing yourself without a head or arms.

The gloves have a male version and a female version for some reason.

[Emp]

So like, did he put himself back together?
I mean, his head pops off when you beat him.
Must be hard repairing yourself without a head or arms.

The gloves have a male version and a female version for some reason.

Ya but both are different colors. Males have black gloves.

[Angry_Ryudo]

It reminds of Metal Slug 2 1st boss. Inevitably.
http://hardcoregaming101.net/metalslug/metalslug2-2.pnghttp://pso2.jp/players/news/image/element/update20130904/enemy_ss_02.jpg

[Kayarine]

...Really? That name... just... ugh.

Still gonna call it Varder Soma because fuck everything.

That's just a fail automatic translation, the actual one should be Vardha Soma.


Ya but both are different colors. Males have black gloves.
No, both female and males can get red, white and black gloves (the colors come in a single package as seen here (http://pso2.jp/players/catalog/scratch/fun/).)

I assume genders are separate because they're body paints.

[TaigaUC]

Update pushed back 2 more hours.
As far as I can tell, nothing about the deletion bug on the official site yet.

I'm also tired as hell, so I may have missed it.

[Shinamori]

So, it EDT 8:30am or EDT 8:00am?
Edit: TWO MORE HOURS! Argh. Sega, really.

[TaigaUC]

23:00 JP time.
http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2135

[Shinamori]

So that's 10am my time.

[Sylphia]

Those little launcher icons... banana gun?? wwww

[Emp]

That's just a fail automatic translation, the actual one should be Vardha Soma.


No, both female and males can get red, white and black gloves (the colors come in a single package as seen here (http://pso2.jp/players/catalog/scratch/fun/).)

I assume genders are separate because they're body paints.

Ahh then the op sux then. Did not list that.

[Zenobia]

Ahh then the op sux then. Did not list that.

Yup so you get to have your gloves as a separate thing.

Been waiting on sega to give us punk gloves or some shit.

[Emp]

Yup so you get to have your gloves as a separate thing.

Been waiting on sega to give us punk gloves or some shit.

Ok the dude said it was a bodypaint. And u say its an accessory. Which is it?

[Kayarine]

It is a bodypaint. Think he meant it doesn't come with underwear.

[Zenobia]

It is a bodypaint. Think he meant it doesn't come with underwear.

I call it an accessory if it aint a tattoo it aint body paint lol but yeah what you said.

[TaigaUC]

It's still stupid that you can't wear gloves and socks at the same time.
It would be disturbing to live in a reality like that.


It will display a message to let you know which player used a moon or cosmo atomizer.

About time.
Now all they need to do is add the ability to GJ people for doing so.
Maybe next year.

[Zenobia]

Yeah but everybody will still use their moon to res that person and it will display all who used theirs.

I mean I guess he/she can just say thank you to everyone and send GJ's lol?

[Maximum Burst]

What they need to add is a way for you to choose when to get revived after someone uses a moon or cosmo on you. I've seen so many people get revived only to die again right after. For example, after someone uses a revival item on you, a box will pop up asking if you want to be revived. You will only then be revived when you select "Yes" or something like that so that you can choose to do so when it's safe.

[TaigaUC]

Really? You're invulnerable for a while after revival though.

I wonder if it will only show the person who officially revived you and not everyone who throws one up. I usually get them before anyone else though.

[Emp]

What they need to add is a way for you to choose when to get revived after someone uses a moon or cosmo on you. I've seen so many people get revived only to die again right after. For example, after someone uses a revival item on you, a box will pop up asking if you want to be revived. You will only then be revived when you select "Yes" or something like that so that you can choose to do so when it's safe.

That would make reviving even more complicated than it should be.

[TaigaUC]

That's how WoW has it, if I recall correctly.
But you don't get invulnerability when you resurrect in WoW.

[Ygnizem]

Yeah but everybody will still use their moon to res that person and it will display all who used theirs.


12/12 mpa
1 died
11 used moon
11 res confirmation windows pops up XD

[Noc Codez]

21:30 in JP and server isn't up..

i'm a very sad panda.. :C

[TaigaUC]

12/12 mpa
1 died
11 used moon
11 res confirmation windows pops up XD

Game crashes, deletes OS.
SEGA compensates with a tri-boost.

[Zenobia]

12/12 mpa
1 died
11 used moon
11 res confirmation windows pops up XD

ME EYES!

I do not want to see my chat log cluttered like this LOL!

[Ygnizem]

21:30 in JP and server isn't up..

i'm a very sad panda.. :C

http://pso2.jp/players/news/?id=2135
will be up(hopefully) by 23:00 in JP

[Emp]

ME EYES!

I do not want to see my chat log cluttered like this LOL!

Seems like someone should turn his log off.

[Noc Codez]

urgh... That's 11pm JP

I'm getting that PSO2 withdrawal..

[Zenobia]

Seems like someone should turn his log off.

But I need to see if anything important is being said i'll be damn if I screw myself out on anything important.

Plus well I afk mag feed too o3o.

And yes I know about all the different tab options and settings as well.

[Shinamori]

40 more mins until another delay?

[Ygnizem]

40 more mins until another delay?

actually 1hr and 40min more XD

edit: screw that my timezone got mixed up

[Shinamori]

If we can actually play in about 30mins, we'll probably run into join or server lag. I wonder how many people have their game up after running that update.

[angrysquid]

Seems like you can start patching now

[Zenobia]

Some people right now are prob spooked to patch lol.

[gigawuts]

Some people right now are prob spooked to patch lol.

Right now? This should have been everyone's lesson to never patch right when the servers come up.

Let everyone else be your guinea pigs. If there's no shitstorm after about half an hour everything's probably fine.

[Zenobia]

Touche~!

[Shinamori]

I have my game install in another drive and my computer is fine. Just a few minor files, no system files was missing.

[TaigaUC]

Wonder if room servers are still laggy as hell.
They acknowledged that months ago and it still happens after every event.

[jooozek]

i've downloaded process monitor to watch shit unravel while patching
the power be with me

[~Aya~]

The Launcher updated again recently and is allowing people to open the game via Launcher. Still offline for server status

[Limbo_lag]

Even if your system appears stable, remember to check that your antivirus works, guys.

[Shinamori]

I avoided using Tweaker, but now I might just use it.

[Limbo_lag]

SO

It appears that even though the patching is done, GG client still doesnt install updates properly, giving an error message and preventing the game from actually launching.

=.=

[Variant]

SO

It appears that even though the patching is done, GG client still doesnt install updates properly, giving an error message and preventing the game from actually launching.

=.=

Yep, just verified that too. Neither me nor arc can get our clients running. My folder is 15.9 and his is a bit under 15. Both of ours worked earlier too (where we saw the 2.0101 something or other version client).

Talk about weird. I guess SEGA did something on their end to prevent further damage. Guess I'll procmon it.

[~Aya~]

Server is up

[Korazenn]

...Really? That name... just... ugh.

Still gonna call it Varder Soma because fuck everything.

It's a translation fail on my part as I was half-asleep doing all of these updates. The actual name IS Vardha Soma (or Varder Soma, depending on how you like it). Not Vernon de Soma. XD

I'll go ahead and edit the OP (again) with the new extended maintenance times.

For those wondering about the FUN Scratch, yes, the white and black gloves are body paint. Not an accessory. You can view that through the update article I have linked out to from the OP, if needed.

[sekkai]

So hows the deal with the visiphone pass work again?

[Crysteon]

Mother of god...the elemental grinding update is so retardedly glorious if you had weapons pre-patch. Prices on certain 10*s are going up atm.

Also, Flame Icarus latent increases Just Attacks power, lolz.

[gigawuts]

Mother of god...the elemental grinding update is so retardedly glorious if you had weapons pre-patch. Prices on certain 10*s are going up atm.

Also, Flame Icarus latent increases Just Attacks power, lolz.

All these 10*s I found and held onto just for this. I love hedging a market bet and winning.

[KazukiQZ]

@Korazenn

English patch (the main one) is working. It has been updated.

[Korazenn]

@Korazenn

English patch (the main one) is working. It has been updated.

Thanks, Kazu!

Can't check for these myself right now as I'm at college, but I'll add that to the OP. :D

[KazukiQZ]

^You....you! Go back to study there xD

Anyway, the B20 is kinda empty atm (like really empty~) :D
Also, there's PSE Effect notification when in field, it's situated on top right screen.

[Punisher106]

So here's the big question.

Has there been confirmed drops of the Sange? If so, what drops it?

inb4 11* falz drop. I will murder people if that's the case.

[Ezodagrom]

So here's the big question.

Has there been confirmed drops of the Sange? If so, what drops it?

inb4 11* falz drop. I will murder people if that's the case.
I think most likely Sange will be a Super Hard drop.


As expected of a large update, core english patch, large files patch, story patch, the 3 of them will need new versions due to today's update, the previous versions of them will either not work or will be buggy.

Anyway, while PSO2 was updating on my PC, felt like making lists of unreleased weapons from the icons list.
[spoiler-box]Swords
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3050/j8a.png

Wired Lances
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/2872/37ey.png

Partisans
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8331/jx55.png

Twin Daggers
http://imageshack.us/a/img801/1593/ivwh.png

Double Sabers
http://imageshack.us/a/img513/9126/ygtr.png

Knuckles
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/5863/l5i1.png

Katanas
http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png[/spoiler-box]
I would have done for more weapon types, but it's really late here and I'm heading to sleep. ^^;
A bunch more icons of mostly unreleased weapons (a few of them were released today, most will be released in future updates).
[spoiler-box]Gunslashes
http://imageshack.us/a/img10/1861/b6zk.png

Assault Rifles
http://imageshack.us/a/img196/3145/x0hx.png

Launchers
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/7669/xn8a.png

Twin Machineguns
http://imageshack.us/a/img600/5723/ahjz.png

Rods
http://imageshack.us/a/img545/8572/jv65.png[/spoiler-box]
Will finish the last ones tomorrow (Talises, Wands, Bullet Bows).

[Korazenn]

A bunch more icons of mostly unreleased weapons (a few of them were released today, most will be released in future updates).

Thank you very much, Ezo! I will go ahead and add these to the OP. :-D

[UMVC3_Wolverine]

Mother of god...the elemental grinding update is so retardedly glorious if you had weapons pre-patch. Prices on certain 10*s are going up atm.

Also, Flame Icarus latent increases Just Attacks power, lolz.

Is it the same as the Ardillo?

That sword has a JA bonus of 5% if you get the latent to lvl 3.

If so it would seem like sega is re-using old latents on new swords now lol. I guess they are running out of ideas.

[Psycl0ne]

I never had a problem with each update and now all of a sudden I am getting a gameguard error

GameGuard update failure. Error code 340, 350, 361, 380

when I load it up gameguard seems to be downloading all the files without a problem but after it finishes it opens up the browser sending me to that error page... anyone have an idea what it might be?

[Resanoca]

I never had a problem with each update and now all of a sudden I am getting a gameguard error

GameGuard update failure. Error code 340, 350, 361, 380

when I load it up gameguard seems to be downloading all the files without a problem but after it finishes it opens up the browser sending me to that error page... anyone have an idea what it might be?This actually seems to be an issue a lot have. Even I did. Go into your sega folder and delete the GG folder. Then boot up. Should fix it.

[Psycl0ne]

This actually seems to be an issue a lot have. Even I did. Go into your sega folder and delete the GG folder. Then boot up. Should fix it.

sweet this worked for me, restarted the PC deleted the folder, ran it once dunno what happened but then when I ran it the second time it ran perfect thank you!

[Ezodagrom]

As expected of a large update, core english patch, large files patch, story patch, the 3 of them will need new versions due to today's update, the previous versions of them will either not work or will be buggy.

Anyway, while PSO2 was updating on my PC, felt like making lists of unreleased weapons from the icons list.
[spoiler-box]Swords
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3050/j8a.png

Wired Lances
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/2872/37ey.png

Partisans
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/8331/jx55.png

Twin Daggers
http://imageshack.us/a/img801/1593/ivwh.png

Double Sabers
http://imageshack.us/a/img513/9126/ygtr.png

Knuckles
http://imageshack.us/a/img5/5863/l5i1.png

Katanas
http://imageshack.us/a/img191/3199/or1n.png[/spoiler-box]
I would have done for more weapon types, but it's really late here and I'm heading to sleep. ^^;

A bunch more icons of mostly unreleased weapons (a few of them were released today, most will be released in future updates).
[spoiler-box]Gunslashes
http://imageshack.us/a/img10/1861/b6zk.png

Assault Rifles
http://imageshack.us/a/img196/3145/x0hx.png

Launchers
http://imageshack.us/a/img844/7669/xn8a.png

Twin Machineguns
http://imageshack.us/a/img600/5723/ahjz.png

Rods
http://imageshack.us/a/img545/8572/jv65.png[/spoiler-box]
Will finish the last ones tomorrow (Talises, Wands, Bullet Bows).
Done with the icons.
[spoiler-box]Talises
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/3117/zfjr.png

Wands
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/6938/8w0y.png

Bullet Bows
http://imageshack.us/a/img812/6025/rys1.png

Units
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/8306/cvq8.png[/spoiler-box]

Also, I see Dragon Ex and Noire Draal are getting quite a few things, 4 Knuckles, 4 Gunslashes, 4 Wands, 4 unit sets.

[gigawuts]

Done with the icons.
[spoiler-box]Talises
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/3117/zfjr.png

Wands
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/6938/8w0y.png

Bullet Bows
http://imageshack.us/a/img812/6025/rys1.png

Units
http://imageshack.us/a/img835/8306/cvq8.png[/spoiler-box]

Also, I see Dragon Ex and Noire Draal are getting quite a few things, 4 Knuckles, 4 Gunslashes, 4 Wands, 4 unit sets.

Interesting, it looks like there's the standard ex/noir and then one with gold crystal growths.

I doubt that's a rare enemy if there's a noir variant, too. Maybe something in the story? Or maybe a special version in an EQ or something? Maybe a version that shows up all over amd? God, I can only hope for the latter. We need more multi-area enemies.

[strikerhunter]

Units
[SPOILER-BOX]http://imageshack.us/a/img835/8306/cvq8.png[/SPOILER-BOX]


Correct me if I'm wrong but am I seeing a Pinkish Luxe set? And 3 units based on the auroras from PSP2/PSP2i?

[gigawuts]

Yeah, those have been in the files for months now. Just more dripfeed, nothing to see here, move along.

[Ezodagrom]

Interesting, it looks like there's the standard ex/noir and then one with gold crystal growths.

I doubt that's a rare enemy if there's a noir variant, too. Maybe something in the story? Or maybe a special version in an EQ or something? Maybe a version that shows up all over amd? God, I can only hope for the latter. We need more multi-area enemies.
Who knows... I'm thinking that the normal crystals ones could be from very hard and the gold crystals ones from super hard, maybe Dragon Ex will start the fight in the powered up form in super hard?


Correct me if I'm wrong but am I seeing a Pinkish Luxe set?
Yep. Seeing as the yellow set is from hard mode and the dark set is from very hard, very likely that the pink set is from super hard.

[strikerhunter]

Who knows... I'm thinking that the normal crystals ones could be from very hard and the gold crystals ones from super hard, maybe Dragon Ex will start the fight in the powered up form in super hard?


With that in mind now, I get the feeling that there maybe a shot of new rare monsters.............................probably ones that appears in all areas on the same planet?

[gigawuts]

That could be. I hope they do that for everything, although I also hope it's a bit more different than different secondary coloring.

I'm still expecting a second tier of rare enemies though.

[Korazenn]

Thanks for the finished set of weapons and units, Ezo! Adding them in right now into the OP. ^^


I never had a problem with each update and now all of a sudden I am getting a gameguard error

GameGuard update failure. Error code 340, 350, 361, 380

when I load it up gameguard seems to be downloading all the files without a problem but after it finishes it opens up the browser sending me to that error page... anyone have an idea what it might be?

Glad to see you got your issue resolved. As a side note for the next time that this happens, you can also simply load up PSO2 Tweaker and go into the Orb Menu > Troubleshooting > Fix GameGuard Issues.


That could be. I hope they do that for everything, although I also hope it's a bit more different than different secondary coloring.

I'm still expecting a second tier of rare enemies though.

I think that there will be an Ultimate difficulty in the game, so I would not expect any radical changes to enemies (design-wise, AI, movement/attack speeds) until then, personally. I would definitely appreciate more creative enemies and enemy types, though.

These new weapons and units definitely bode well for the upcoming Super Hard difficulty, though. :)

[Ezodagrom]

I think that there will be an Ultimate difficulty in the game, so I would not expect any radical changes to enemies (design-wise, AI, movement/attack speeds) until then, personally. I would definitely appreciate more creative enemies and enemy types, though.
I'm not so sure, seems like Super Hard will have more changes than previous difficulty modes, this was posted by Agrajag back in May:

Monsters seem to get new (or modified) behaviors on the next difficulty up, which is currently being called... err... "SuperVeryHard". For instance, Signo Beat seems to be able to create giant holograms (or something).

[Korazenn]

I'm not so sure, seems like Super Hard will have more changes than previous difficulty modes, this was posted by Agrajag back in May:

Nice! :D

Definitely looks like we'll be getting Ultimate in the form of Super Hard and onwards, if that is the case.

[NightSun]

I'm not so sure, seems like Super Hard will have more changes than previous difficulty modes, this was posted by Agrajag back in May:
Wait a second here Super Hard is actually real?

Was browsing the JP wiki and they had "SH" listed. I thought it was just a joke for future modes.
Has there been any other information?

[MetalDude]

Super Very Hard is confirmed to be released in October, has been for at least two or more months.

[Ezodagrom]

Wait a second here Super Hard is actually real?

Was browsing the JP wiki and they had "SH" listed. I thought it was just a joke for future modes.
Has there been any other information?
Yeah, super hard is real, it's mentioned in the official roadmap.
http://pso2.jp/players/news/?charid=roadmap


Code：EPISODE2大型アップデート第2弾：「超越者たちの戦い」

システムアップデート
- クエスト難度スーパーハード追加

クラス・ウェポンアップデート
- クラスレベル65解放
(Episode 2, 2nd large scale update, Super Hard Mode, lvl 65 cap)

[NightSun]

I have no idea how I missed that,
Thanks for the info.

[Rexob]

In previous PSO/PSU - the hardest difficulties typically involved very fast moving mobs usually matching the rate a player can sprint; at least that's how I remember it. You really had to work for optimal positioning, and status effects really start helping - Freeze in the past has been very very beneficial for perma-locking really obnoxious mobs; Shock & Confusion weren't bad options either.

[strikerhunter]

I have no idea how I missed that,
Thanks for the info.

It was known during the Nico Nico broadcast of Episode 2 where the showcase the early content of Episode 2 and showed the roadmap for the year showing SH mode and level cap increase in Oct. (although I kinda wished it was a +10 lvl cap increase over 5)