I just had a PA leveling revealation...

[Ruru]

When you have a PS2 and you use the "Log Out" option in the menu... switching characters takes around two to three minutes compared to a PC's twenty-ish seconds.

Because of this reason, I level up several copies of the same PA for my characters - besides, there really isn't much else to do aside from socialising in the game.

this is why i just hit eject on my PS2. it lets you log back on at the ID screen which is just a few button presses from character select so it saves about 2 minutes.

as for PA discs, each of my characters has their own sets. I only have one "force" character so she has all the techs. I have two full sets of twin handgun and single handgun bullets for my AF and GM. the rest of my bullets for rifle, laser and shotgun are on my GM. My FM has her own set of skills, and my AF has her own set. It would definitely be easier to level up just one set over all four characters, but it's more of a hassle for me to switch over to each character since i switch characters a lot.

[VetroDrago]

I have always done this!!! and after reading some of the responses to your idea, i just have to say...

WWHHHAAATTT!!!!??? each character levels its own PA's!? that is crazy!! it really is just as easy as dropping off meseta in the bank. I can't believe so many of you can be so wasteful!!

I thought the same thing when I started reading.

[elshagan]

Meh, unless my main char or main alt change class I tend to stick with the ones I have. Seeing as they're totally different classes anyways lulz. XD So I see no need to switch back n forth.

[Tek[+]Lok]

Well right now I have all 4 races. I have 2 hunters 1 ranger and 1 force. So basically they each have their own unique set of PAs. All the bullets on the ranger and all the technics on the force. Since each striking weapon has two PA's and HU classes are my favorite then it works out for my two hunters. So really the only things I need to share are the few common ones like for handguns and sabers.

I could even go as far as just killing my second hunter and just leveling the fancier striking PAs on my first one. Then I could just be left with 3 characters. Fuck I could even just be leveling one character and switch job classes whenever hahaha. I guess I like to have a variety of things to level up but to a certain degree. Back in PSO I almost attempted creating all 12 classes instead of sticking to 4..

[TecherRamen]

you should make a human. and just level that. and then by the time "GAS"(guardians advanced styles, PSUpedia it!) comes along. you will be able to customize it in the perfect way. and you will have a huge pool of skills to choose from if you want to make a new more dedicated character.