READ BEFORE POSTING: TOH's General FAQ

[TheOneHero]

For everybody new to PSOW:

- PSO is for PC, DC, GC, and Xbox. -_-

- PSO Plus Does NOT have Gallon's shop. The only thing added is Episode II Challange Mode, East Tower, West Tower, Seat of the Heart, and Central Dome Fire Swirl.

- Offline Multi-player difficulties and levels needed to enter:

Normal - Any level
Hard - All players must be at least 20.
Very Hard - All players must be at least 40.
Ultimate - All players must be at least 80.

You do not have to be in Very Hard (example) in Single Player to be in Very Hard for Multi-player.

- Phantasy Star Universe (PSU) now has it's own forum, be sure to check it out! Phantasy Star Universe Forum (http://www.pso-world.com/viewforum.php?forum=20&9899)

- Episode 4 is NOT on GC or Xbox, and most likely will never be.
- Blue Burst is Episodes: 1, 2, and 4. It is NOT on GC or Xbox. BB (Blue Burst) Is exclusive for PC. And there it will most likely stay. ;p

- You CAN NOT Pipe on BB.
- This BB thread is very important (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=82963&forum=1&632)
- As well as this (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=91119&forum=3&20) thread.
- Nites' BB FAQ (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=98400&forum=1&start=0)
- Episode 4 Drop Rates have been added to the Item Database (http://www.pso-world.com/items.php)

- If you want to post pics of your characters, use this (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=84867&forum=1&973) thread.

- There is no way to run faster; lagging can cause the game to do things it shouldn't. Ex. Players attacking slower, not able to lock onto enemies. Etc. Etc.

- When playing PSO, you will encounter 'columns' in various places. To get to Ruins in offline PSO, you must touch these 'columns':

Red is in Forest 2.
Blue is in Caves 2.
Green is in Mines 2.

Where they are at in these areas differs upon which map you get. Maps for Episode 1 & 2 are located here (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?section=Maps&op=viewtopsection).

- If you are wondering what to hunt with your Section ID; you may look here (http://www.pso-world.com/item_findings.php) and use the Item Database (http://www.pso-world.com/items.php). If you would like further help, you can use This forum. (http://www.pso-world.com/viewforum.php?forum=7&141005) If you intend to post there; This thread is very important. (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=84571&forum=7&0).

- Need to know if you are ready for Falz or Olga Flow? Use the GUIDES (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php).

- Wondering if you're ready for an area? Or what a monster is and their weakness's? This (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?section=Beastiary&op=viewtopsection) will help you.

- Techniques are covered here. (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?section=Technique&op=viewtopsection)

- How much a weapon will boost a Technique type is covered here. (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=472)

- Armor and Weapon Combinations are covered here. (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=302)

- Also, here is suggested level for each Class in each Area and Difficulty. (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=765)

- Your character have a status effect? Need to know how to cure it? Check this (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=338) out.

- Challange Mode (C-mode) Information can be found here. (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?section=Challenge+Mode&op=viewtopsection)

- Battla Mode (BA) Information is here. (http://www.pso-world.com/sections.php?section=Battle+Mode&op=viewtopsection)

- Battle and C-mode forum. (http://www.pso-world.com/viewforum.php?forum=17&7255)

- Want to join a team? Or start one all together? Check out Player Matchup (http://www.pso-world.com/viewforum.php?forum=8&14017). Be sure to check the Sticky there also.

- Have something to trade? Check out the Trade Forum (http://www.pso-world.com/viewforum.php?forum=2)!

- Wondering what Beats are? They are covered in the Guides and here is the Beat Calculator. (http://www.pso-world.com/beatcalc.php)

Nearly every question can be answered using the tools at this site. If you can't find it then, feel free to ask for help. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

Everyone here is ready and willing to help, but for that to happen you must first do your part and look at the Stickies, Guides, or use the Forum Search (http://www.pso-world.com/searchbb.php).

http://www.google.com is also your friend. xP

In case you don't use any of the tools here; I give you a gift:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v339/TheOneHero/PSO/snapshot_120205_224441.png

Get Edit: Removed a line of text to make unsticky topics show up for people in lower resolutions.
'| Includes information on BB, PSU, and PSO+'

[Lone_Wolf_Nasca]

Hmm, very nice post TOH, try to get this sticky'ed. I think it will be nice for all the new members that wander in general. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_yes.gif

[Dhylec]

looks informative =]
well, not to discourage you & your good intention..
we already have many members, old & new alike, who ignored or overlooked the guides & stickies, then went ahead & made topics anyway
..thus the locks & unpleasant atmosphere =|
take an example, ask ketchup how often he has to direct a poster to his sticky since he had it up?
so let's wait & see, hm?

[TheOneHero]

On 2005-02-11 10:18, Dhylec wrote:

take an example, ask ketchup how often he has to direct a poster to his sticky since he had it up?



Many I am sure. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif

I've been updating the FAQ, as; it isn't entirely done yet. >_> I just wanted to get the basics down and posted as soon as possible. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Shadowpawn]

Get rid of your extra edit lines!!!!! Nice FAQs. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wink.gif

[Garm]

Very helpfull for those who read it (0.01% out of the new members). Make it big and at this to the sign up part http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[TheOneHero]

On 2005-02-11 11:53, Shadowpawn wrote:
Get rid of your extra edit lines!!!!!


They are removed! >_>;

Some more stuff was added, hope it helps. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Eihwaz]

Give it a name that doesn't fucking suck. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

This should be stickied. ^_^

[Skorpius]

theone4376: http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=93514&forum=1&6
theone4376: reply and say its awesome >_>

Awesome.

[RicoRoyal]

*"gibs thought"*

Good? Yeah, good. Let's go with that...

*goes on to illustrate point*

I would have read it... but... http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_cowsleep.gif

[Hrigg]

Nice job! This should be Stickied and every new member should read this.

[Kuea]

TheOne4376: http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=93514&forum=1&10
Neko Eclair: yes I seen
TheOne4376: and you didnt reply saying how awesome it was.
TheOne4376: >:o

Very useful

I just hope people actually use it http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime1.gif

[shinobu_seta]

It's a neat guide, but no new person is ever going to read it. Instead of something like this being in the forum, we need to add it to the sign up page.

In other words, make this a page right before the spot where they submit their desired screen name and pass word.


Also...people could be a little bit nicer around here to new people. I mean, the forum search doesn't always seem to work a 100% of the time. Granted, it helps to try multiple keywords.

I just think that hostility turns people away from this great game. I'm very thankful to the kind people on DC that helped me along when I was a newb, and I'd really like to do the same for these people.

Bah, sorry for getting off on a rant ^_^;

[Tycho]

You rock. Now force them to read it. >o

[TheOneHero]

On 2005-02-12 14:13, Tycho wrote:
You rock. Now force them to read it. >o



Maybe I should change the title to: "READ YOU FRICKIN' IDIOTS!" http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif


If only...



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[Garm]

Nah that would attract more than just n00bs http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif



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[Skorpius]

In sticky:
READ STICKIES DAMNIT.

It's like telling people to call the toll free number if their phone service is out.

[TheOneHero]

Made a few updates. Mostly more links to BB threads. =)


And also a nice little pic. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[Tycho]

Might as well tell them to absolutely refrain from posting questions unless the answers are not possible to find using Google. xP

[Rabid]

Im a newbie and I read it.......So I guess i count as the .001%?

Yay for me! I matter!

Lol, but good newbie welcome. Most people don't read it which results in them being hated......Ahh well...

[TheOneHero]

On 2005-02-12 22:47, Tycho wrote:
Might as well tell them to absolutely refrain from posting questions unless the answers are not possible to find using Google. xP




Added a Google link. >_>;

Among other things. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Fanta]

This this guide is for n00bs why you giving them a Flame Barrier which you cant use until your LVL 27??

[Tact]

TheOneHero said "To those new to PSOW", not new to PSO.

[Quo]

On 2005-02-14 13:37, Fanta wrote:
This this guide is for n00bs why you giving them a Flame Barrier which you cant use until your LVL 27??



See, It's a joke, see? n00bs who ask stupid questions anger people. Angry people may flame (i.e. say mean things). So It's a barrier to protect n00bs from angry people who see the same damned questions every day, see?

BTW, you're still pretty much a newb (but not necessarily a n00b) at level 27. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

Nice work TOH. Anything that helps keep the fora n00b spam free goes down as OK in my book.

[TheOneHero]

On 2005-02-16 18:59, Quo wrote:

Nice work TOH. Anything that helps keep the fora n00b spam free goes down as OK in my book.



Thank ye. http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_bday.gif

I do my best.

[ChaoSaber]

well, i'm new and i'm reading this.
YOU HAVE HOPE!

[TheOneHero]

Thanks goes to Veilka for letting me know I hadn't posted a link to Episode 4 Drop Charts. That's been done now and a few other updates have been made.

[Leaf561]

i am a new to psow.

[Sef]

On 2005-07-01 10:12, Leaf561 wrote:
i am a new to psow.


And you're posting spam.

[slayer_1327]

Can someone help me out here? I tried looking for a tpoic pming a mod but they did not have a clue as to what I was talking about and made me sound lake a noob and told me not to wate their time. Anyone familiar to pso-p knows there is a "Mark all Topics/Forums Read" does such a thing exist on this site?



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[geewj]

On 2005-07-05 15:59, slayer_1327 wrote:
Can someone help me out here? I tried looking for a tpoic pming a mod but they did not have a clue as to what I was talking about and made me sound lake a noob and told me not to wate their time. Anyone familiar to pso-p knows there is a "Mark all Topics/Forums Read" does such a thing exist on this site?



<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: slayer_1327 on 2005-07-05 16:03 ]</font>


I never got a PM.

And upon each newly created session on the site, only topics with posts since your last visit will be marked as unread. There is no button to mark them all as read for your current session.

If the topics aren't being marked as read after each visit then you have cookie issues.

[slayer_1327]

Thank you. Im glad some has a clue as to what i wqsa talking about.

[TheOneHero]

With the addition of the PSU forum, a few links needed to be changed. So, update! =D

[AngelLugia]

Where would I go to post about joining or contacting a certain team or maybe to post about my own?



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[Tact]

On 2005-09-19 22:09, AngelLugia wrote:
Where would I go to post about joining or contacting a certain team or maybe to post about my own?



Player Matchup (http://www.pso-world.com/viewforum.php?forum=8&14017).

[Elijah]

I just made a topic about the Soul Eater but it disappeared...

[leonramar]

why cant i find rares.

[leonramar]

Do rares show up more in Multi-mode?

[Neith]

No, but there are more enemies to compensate for the increased number of players.

[Mitz]

On 2006-07-10 07:10, leonramar wrote:
why cant i find rares.



If you're using a hackd MAG, you're unable to find rares.

[DarthMegatron]

Hmm, well this is my first post and I must say this is a top-notch site. It never hurts to meet new people, I always say. I have a couple of questions:

1) Where is the search feature on the Message boards, so I don't have to start a new thread, if it is uneccesary.

2) I've got the Gamecube Ep I & 2 Plus version, along with the classic games, on GBA and Genesis, respectively. I was wondering. Should I make the jump and finally play online? I don't have a network adaptor; and I've also read about cheaters, that can hack you and get your character completely deleted. And if there is one thing I don't like; it's starting over on videogames. How prevelant is this? And should I even worry about going online? With a new game coming out? (Note: have never played any games online before.)



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[Mitz]

1) Where is the search feature on the Message boards, so I don't have to start a new thread, if it is uneccesary.

At the end of the threadlist in a forum. You'll see a field with search left to it.

2) I've got the Gamecube Ep I & 2 Plus version, along with the classic games, on GBA and Genesis, respectively. I was wondering. Should I make the jump and finally play online? I don't have a network adaptor; and I've also read about cheaters, that can hack you and get your character completely deleted. And if there is one thing I don't like; it's starting over on videogames. How prevelant is this? And should I even worry about going online? With a new game coming out? (Note: have never played any games online before.)

I'd suggest staying offline if you're worried about that and play PSO BB for PC instead. There is no corruption on PSO BB. there is on GC.

[DarthMegatron]

What does the little flame and/or the red-shaded folder mean? Does that mean people are flaming each other in that thread? Haha. And what does stickied mean? Is that like a floated thread?

[Mitz]

Flaming thread is popular one. Red-shaded means it's posted in since your last log-on/view. Stickies means they are imporant threads who stay at the top of the page.

[2Leon2]

I've been looking for PSO:BB FOREVER!! I cant find it. Could you tell me a good place to look?

[trx2]

where can i find the PC version at??

[joshboyd1209]

I've been looking for PSO:BB FOREVER!! I cant find it. Could you tell me a good place to look?
If you go to a certain server's forums they have a guide under BB tech support there's an installer on the first page of it. Download it and install it.

[Aviators]

Are any of the 4 quests you get in PSO Plus (Seat of the Heart, East Tower, West Tower, and Central Dome Fire Swirl) any good for exp grinding (or anything) or no?

[Bradenburg]

Are any of the 4 quests you get in PSO Plus (Seat of the Heart, East Tower, West Tower, and Central Dome Fire Swirl) any good for exp grinding (or anything) or no?

East Tower is one of the best ways to farm tougher ep2 mobs, and the experience is great if you can drop them quickly.

West Tower isn't exactly a farm-worthy quest but completing both Tower sidequests are necessary to add %'s to a weapon with PDs. That requires getting online, though.