To level 10! -_- [A forum n00b asks a bunch of dumb questio

[Sethimothy]

3rd day into this game and I'm learning. SLOWLY. I R RETARDED. Anyways.

Right now I've got a Human Hunter to character level 6, and I still can't beat the dragon in Episode 2, act 1. Got close - I died, and then part of the cutscene before I was kicked to the desk! I need to learn not to get too close to the darn beast, but it's not like I can throw a spear or a dagger at it. -_-

So, I'm trying to get to level 10, while making money to purchase more photon arts (need the dagger one, and perhaps I should pick up another bullet style besides frozen...) I've learned that if I run through the level 1 mission on the Linear Line, I can access a "Fight for Food C" mission where the beasts are level 5 and the loot is twice as good (although that isn't saying much...)

That's where I'm at for now. I have a few odd questions, though. That doesn't mean you shouldn't jump in with relevant help or advice if you've got it though.

1.)I keep getting synth cards. At this low level, should I just be NPCing them, or is there some benefit to synthing things like Trimate I don't know about?

2.)I had quite a few "Subra" cards, so I decided to craft a few. I used what I believe was an El-photon, which dropped the success chance to 36%. The Subra was actually crafted... and there was no difference between it and another I had crafted standard. What the hell?

3.)When I find star-5 to star-7 items at my level (things like Stelnium, for example) is it worth my time to sell them in a publically accessible shop, or should I just hold on to it for my own use?

4.)At my low level, is it worth feeding my helper bot, or should I hold off for awhile?

5.)Is dagger and handgun all that common and/or useful at low level?

6.)Any other missions I haven't noticed I should be aware of?

7.)Is there any voice chat servers for the PC/PS2, either official or fan-run through programs like Ventrillo?


Also, I'm on the PC, so feel free to send a message to Sethimothy if you have a low-level character you want to party with, or want to drag me along for some fun. I'll do my best not to be a burden. T_T



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[ZiG]

Alright.

You're going to get alot of boards (synth cards are called boards). At lvl56, I still NPC the ones I don't care about, such as Monomates and stuff. Basically, if it's not a valuable synth board, or something you yourself plan to make, NPC it. That's just my opinion.

With your Sabra board, you used an el-photon, correct? The reason this dropped the success % is that el-photons are used for making Rods/Wands. They don't make the Sabra any better, worse, they just aren't for melee weapons, so the success is lower. El-photons = Rods/Wands, Im-photons = Ranged weapons.

As for Rare materials, I personally keep them. I try not to sell Mats unless I'm really hard up for cash. You never know when something new and cool is introduced and you just happen to already have the mats for it. Never ever NPC mats.

As for feeding your Partner Machine, I would honestly plan it out before I started feeding. Play the game a little while longer and decide what Type you enjoy playing. When you decide, choose a PM feeding plan that will make it evolve into a form favorable to synthing weapons you will be using. You'll save (and make) money.

Dagger and Handgun is an excellent combo. I personally find single Dagger to be my very favorite melee weapon. the PA is just phenomenal. But it comes down to your preference.

As for #6, you're low level, so you don't have very many options. The best thing to do is try them all. You don't lose anything for dying, just don't bring Scape Dolls with you when you go try something new. Get into parties, I can't stress this enough. Soloing may be ok to farm rare mats, but at your level, xp and mission points are paramount.

[Sethimothy]

Thanks for the advice! I'll definately keep that in mind.

Finally killed the dragon, but now Ethan is kicking my ass and I don't know what I'm supposed to do. T_T Yeah, I can totally handle a level 63 character and his cohort. >_<

[Tear]

Just run around and dodge until Laia says something. That is a battle you can't win.


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[Sethimothy]

On 2006-12-23 06:46, Tear wrote:That is a battle you can't win.

You're telling me. I've died twice to stray crossbow bolts. >_<

Also, anyone know where the Phantasy Star font can be downloaded? I see quite a few people using it in tags and images, and I'd like to get ahold of it.

[Sychosis]

The fonts are included in the PSU fansite kit:

http://phantasystaruniverse.jp/commu...fansitekit.zip

[Sethimothy]

Thanks again! With the help of this board, I truly feel like I'm getting the hang of the game and can soon be of actual use in a party. It'll make switching to Force when I need to much easier... >.>

[Sethimothy]

Double posting makes me look retarded, but something tells me no one cares.

I'm trying to get a hold of a "knife" with the light attribute, OR a "knife" board. I've been darting in and out of shops and while some individuals do indeed sell "knife" I have no control over searching for a specific element. Can anyone help me out?

[Sychosis]

The best you can do is find the board by searching for "[B] Knife"

[Ryoki]

On 2006-12-23 04:41, Sethimothy wrote:
3rd day into this game and I'm learning. SLOWLY. I R RETARDED. Anyways.

Right now I've got a Human Hunter to character level 6, and I still can't beat the dragon in Episode 2, act 1. Got close - I died, and then part of the cutscene before I was kicked to the desk! I need to learn not to get too close to the darn beast, but it's not like I can throw a spear or a dagger at it. -_-

So, I'm trying to get to level 10, while making money to purchase more photon arts (need the dagger one, and perhaps I should pick up another bullet style besides frozen...) I've learned that if I run through the level 1 mission on the Linear Line, I can access a "Fight for Food C" mission where the beasts are level 5 and the loot is twice as good (although that isn't saying much...)

That's where I'm at for now. I have a few odd questions, though. That doesn't mean you shouldn't jump in with relevant help or advice if you've got it though.

1.)I keep getting synth cards. At this low level, should I just be NPCing them, or is there some benefit to synthing things like Trimate I don't know about?

2.)I had quite a few "Subra" cards, so I decided to craft a few. I used what I believe was an El-photon, which dropped the success chance to 36%. The Subra was actually crafted... and there was no difference between it and another I had crafted standard. What the hell?

3.)When I find star-5 to star-7 items at my level (things like Stelnium, for example) is it worth my time to sell them in a publically accessible shop, or should I just hold on to it for my own use?

4.)At my low level, is it worth feeding my helper bot, or should I hold off for awhile?

5.)Is dagger and handgun all that common and/or useful at low level?

6.)Any other missions I haven't noticed I should be aware of?

7.)Is there any voice chat servers for the PC/PS2, either official or fan-run through programs like Ventrillo?


Also, I'm on the PC, so feel free to send a message to Sethimothy if you have a low-level character you want to party with, or want to drag me along for some fun. I'll do my best not to be a burden. T_T



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These questions are hardly stupid. In fact some of them, like the el photon thing, I can't explain why you can use them. I sometimes intentionally try to fail sabra's just for the rare chance that it will and become a scape doll. Happened to me once.
Sell pretty much all boards for items except scape doll ones. Those can be useful. Keep most weapons/armor boards or sell those in a shop.

BTW: About knifes, hold out until you find one with 50% light. I bought two 50% knifes, one ground and one lightining for only 5k total, and it is stronger right now that my 4 star one.

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