Phantasy Star - Official Thread

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*See's MFDB Hoodie Innerwear is literally just plasters.*
Sometimes I wonder why PSO2 won't just allow nudity by now. I mean it's a 17+ rated game, with "partial nuidity" but some of the articles of clothes is really just beyond partial to barely covering the essentials and at times it feels like PSO2 is daring the users to be as scanty as they can. Like, I know there are some who don't want to see that stuff, but I don't see why not have the in-game option to set default innerwear to invisible or not.

Martial Arts Gi- Sometimes I think about roleplaying Segata Sanshiro, though I don't know nearly enough japanese to pull it off.

Since this game was made in Japan and targeted for Japan first, full nudity would be hard sell.
'Almost nudity' is the way to go, since showing nipples or private parts would be a suicide there.
Rating in Japan worked differently than in western.

I myself prefer this partial nudity than went full nude, 'cause it's more SFW to play.
Well.. it's still considered NSFW, but not 'that' NSFW.
(Pics taken from Gematsu's Disqus) :

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Jasper (EX) is Now Playable Character in Idola Phantasy Star Saga Global

The Leader of Brigand's Gang and a Gemini Zodiart now back again in his EX variant.
He loves to live a free and unrestrained life, and often behaves rashly.

Source : https://www.facebook.com/IdolaEN/

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M2 Has Updated Six Sega Ages Titles For Nintendo Switch

The emulation experts at M2 might not necessarily be releasing any more Sega Ages titles for the Nintendo Switch, but it's not entirely done with this collection just yet.
According to the Japanese company's official Twitter account, it's just released updates for six of its Sega Ages games. These updates cover Thunder Force IV, Phantasy Star, Outrun, Gain Ground, Puyo Puyo and Virtua Racing.

Article : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/01/m2_has_updated_six_sega_ages_titles_for_nintendo_switch

[Mystic Monkey]

Since this game was made in Japan and targeted for Japan first, full nudity would be hard sell.
'Almost nudity' is the way to go, since showing nipples or private parts would be a suicide there.
Rating in Japan worked differently than in western.

I myself prefer this partial nudity than went full nude, 'cause it's more SFW to play.
Well.. it's still considered NSFW, but not 'that' NSFW.
(Pics taken from Gematsu's Disqus) :

I find it hard to believe that going full nudity would be regarded suicidal for a game where it's optional to go around with just plasters over nips and dips.

Don't get me wrong, I know there are PSO2 players who like the game itself than would rather see NSFW stuff on it and may be disuaded by it. But some of these articles of clothing are barely NSFW. Heck I've sene symbol art that's full-on 18+ NSFW and I'm like "Isn't there any quality control over that?" (Though given how difficult symbol art is I can't help but be impressed with the quality they achieved with basic shapes.) I myself am neither for or against it. I just think PSO2 should be more clear-cut on the matter, I find it hard to clearly see what PSO2 is going for on what kind of behavior it expects from it's communirt and what is acceptable. Not only is there scanty clothing, but there is emotes for sexy posing, pole dancing and one that I think is hog tying.

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I find it hard to believe that going full nudity would be regarded suicidal for a game where it's optional to go around with just plasters over nips and dips.

Don't get me wrong, I know there are PSO2 players who like the game itself than would rather see NSFW stuff on it and may be disuaded by it. But some of these articles of clothing are barely NSFW. Heck I've sene symbol art that's full-on 18+ NSFW and I'm like "Isn't there any quality control over that?" (Though given how difficult symbol art is I can't help but be impressed with the quality they achieved with basic shapes.) I myself am neither for or against it. I just think PSO2 should be more clear-cut on the matter, I find it hard to clearly see what PSO2 is going for on what kind of behavior it expects from it's communirt and what is acceptable. Not only is there scanty clothing, but there is emotes for sexy posing, pole dancing and one that I think is hog tying.

What I meant is, rating in Japan worked differently than in western.
If there are nipples and private parts shown in the game, the game would get CERO-Z rating.
PSO2 was also sold physically in Japan (with lot of exclusive bonuses of course).
Many game stores refuse to sell CERO-Z rating games and the ones who sell them wouldn't want to put them in display.
That would be suicidal for the sales of the physical version.

[Mystic Monkey]

What I meant is, rating in Japan worked differently than in western.
If there are nipples and private parts shown in the game, the game would get CERO-Z rating.
PSO2 was also sold physically in Japan (with lot of exclusive bonuses of course).
Many game stores refuse to sell CERO-Z rating games and the ones who sell them wouldn't want to put them in display.
That would be suicidal for the sales of the physical version.

I guess, it's just some of the fashion and innerwear available in the game teeters on the edge of lewd and NSFW already. And checking the ESRB for the western release for the game it is rated Mature which is just before Adults Only so that's probably the highest they could rate it for a game with naughty bits.

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IDOLA PS SAGA GLOBAL EPISODE 2 WILL BE LAUNCHED IN MARCH 2021

We are so excited to announce that we will start half anniversary from this week’s update!!
This anniversary will last for the ENTIRE February, followed by the even more exciting EP 2 to be launched in March time!
First thing first, this week we will have :

1. Starting from the next update day, you will have log-in bonus 1000 SD each day for 6 days in a row, with 1500 SD to wrap up the week!
2. Free daily 10x gacha roll ON 
3. We will open up the part of the half anniversary shop to exchange goodies
4. Stella (Summer) will come back to us
5. New Star Festival gacha (get creative on this one!)
6. New event: the will that burns like flame
7. New event: The Valentine Mestery Part2 PT II

Make sure you grind enough, and are fully prepared for the EP II !

Source : https://www.facebook.com/IdolaEN/

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PSO2 Global - Blazing Luster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1__Hc1ZTGuo

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PSO2 Global - PSO2COMI Anime Special Compilation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2rVq5d271c

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Hermina, Melissa, Tsubakuro, and Ririmo are Now Playable
in Idola Phantasy Star Saga Global

Hermina is the Astrologist Prime Minister of the Leorian Empire.
Although very clever, she is very stubborn and inflexible.
As an astrologist, in oreder to push her syudies of the stars and celestial bodies aura, she deliberately blindfolded herself.

Source : https://www.facebook.com/IdolaEN/

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Phantasy Star Online 2 coming to Epic Games Store next week

Phantasy Star Online 2 used to be exclusively available on the Microsoft Store for PC players. SEGA has expanded their support to Steam and soon will also have the free-to-play game on Epic Games Store by the end of the week. February 17th, 2021, for those keeping notes. 

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2021/02/10/phantasy-star-online-2-coming-to-epic-games-store-next-week/

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PSO2 Global - Versus Annihilation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUv48eO9egw

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PSO2 Global - Luster: Beginners Manual

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTSHRUd1-Nc

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PSO2 Global - Cosmo Fleet Heroes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA-3FEBkXPc

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Getting Started in PSO2 | ARKS Training Camp Episode 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-2_WNje9fI

Leveling up to 50 and Beyond in PSO2 | ARKS Training Camp Episode 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4MXZ58dsIE