WHICH FIRST? STORY MODE or ONLINE MODE

[MAGNUShunter]

Here is a quote from creator Takao Miyoshi from the E3 interview:

"One of the recommendations I have for the fans is to play through PSU's story mode first so that you can really enjoy the game. As you progress through the story, the characters can be customized and you'll get to know more about the playability of the characters, as well as the other elements and features in the game. After you've done story mode, go online and play, it will be much more exciting. When you go online, just enjoy the experience of exploring all of the storylines and features. As mentioned, I think of PSU as a long project, so enjoy the game as long as you can. "

Who is planning on taking his advise?

[Saner]

ya it would be best to experience offline first and then online, since offline's story takes place before online's story, PLUS offline story serves as the foundation of everything PSU, the races, worlds, cultures, backgrounds, histories, events, etc. etc. etc.

but some people will play online anyways and when they can't play online they'll play offline, so ya, you'll have people who will choose one or the other first.

[ajenteks]

On 2006-07-05 19:05, MAGNUShunter wrote:

Who is planning on taking his advise?

I'm not. I was excited about the single-player six months ago. Now, I just wanna tear stuff up with my friends.

[Saner]

that poll is kinda worded wrong.

the offline story mode is not full immersion since the main character is not really you, or necessarily the 'you' you want to be.

plus online multiplayer aspect is more flexible and open-ended for players to make up their own roleplaying aspects to immerse themselves and stuff.


but ya, online is a precious thing for these kinda games, so many want to experience as much as they can while it's available.

[MAGNUShunter]

If you played story mode first, then you would have a better understanding of the history and such of the world. This is all I meant by "full immersion".
If you jump in a lake, you would get all wet.
This is another meaning for the term "full immersion".

[Saner]

yeah but offline mode will always be there and stuff.

I admit I really want this game for the onlime play since yuou can create your character and interact with many players just like when DC PSO came out.

That's really the best part of these games.

the offline story looks great but ya no matter when you choose to go through it, it will still be fresh and new experience to learn more.

so ya either way, people will just choose whichever they wanna do the most first.

[Kisari]

After waiting all this time for all the online experience I'm prepping for story can be in the back seat for a while.

[Foxix]

I will definately be playing offline first. After all whats the point of playing a game that takes place in a world you know nothing about? Also if I play offline first I will get a better idea of how to play online and what weapons I want to specialize in so I won't be a total noob when I go online

[Sevenfold]

Wtf is offline?

[Foxix]

On 2006-07-05 20:21, Sevenfold wrote:
Wtf is offline?

Well, Sevenfold, in addition to the online portion of phantasy star universe there will also be a story mode, which unlike online mode you will start with a preset character named Ethan. This offline mode, or story mode, will unfold like a traditional Japanese RPG except the major difference being PSU's unique combat system, oh and also being set in the phantasy star universe "universe."

edited for spelling & grammar

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