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http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Smart-phone.jpgPhantasy Star Online 2 is releasing with a few new surprises. You can download the game client for Free on PlayStation Vita, PC, and Smartphones. You can also play the standard game for Free with no restrictions on class level. There will however be cash items, but he isn’t going to allow direct sales of highly over powerful weapons.The closed beta starts around the end of April with 100,000 players. Tester recruitment will begin today at 16:00 JST.Phantasy Star Online 2 will also release on Smartphones for iOS and Android. The smartphone version shares character data with the PC and Vita version. It will be a more simplistic single player game, with some social gaming elements attached.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehrVNC0SJF0Phantasy Star Online 2 has been announced for Windows PC, PlayStation Vita, and Smartphone devices. Everyone can connect to the game at anytime, anywhere!QuotePC Versionhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-PC-version2.jpgThe PC version is the main flagship platform for Phantasy Star Online 2, where everyone can enjoy playing it on even low end systems.Currently the plans are to release the PC version in the summer.QuoteVita Versionhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Vita-version.jpgThe Vita version is primarily for portable players, that shares the same data with the PC version, and can also play together with them at the same time. Unlike Playstation 2, Playstation Vita can support large scale system updates and system modifications. In addition, there are measures to prevent against cheating because the character data is stored online.The Vita version will release sometime in 2013.QuoteSmartphone Versionhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Smartphone.jpgThe Smartphone version also shares the same server data on other versions of PSO2, you can play the game independently from PC/Vita. The Smartphone version plans to release on both iOS and Android systems. This version allows for a single player experience with the same weapons and enemies like in the PC/Vita version.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pso2-server.jpgThe smartphone version shares the same server data as the PC and Vita version. However, the Smartphone version does not allow for cross platform playing at the same time.This version is a simpler compared to the other two, you can mail your friends, go on an adventure with your friend’s character, or check the sales from your player shop.The Smartphone version plans to release in Winter 2012.QuoteAn RPG that goes beyond borders!http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Vita-Cross.jpgNow with PSO2 supporting 3 platforms, you can freely play at any time, any place, or anywhere you feel like. The game will support regular updates after the official PC version is released. Afterwards, the smartphone, and Vita version will be released to the public. Each will undergo testing and allow for user feedback.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Story-element-2.jpgThe game software for the PC, Vita, and Smartphone versions will be released as a FREE download. In either platform, the standard charges for playing will be absolutely free. Some of the game’s items will become Cash Items under an in-game currency known as “Arks Cash.”http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-STORY-ELEMENT.jpgWhen you play for free there are no restrictions imposed on your class level. In addition they will not sell over powerful weapons as cash items for large sums of cash either. The basic roots of the game won’t be restricted either so that people with little time to play can still experience the game thoroughly.QuoteClosed Beta FeaturesThe closed beta test will add new weapon categories, a city area, and the implementation of Arks Cash. The new lobby has some new facilities like the Medical Center, the Tekker Shop, the Costume Shop, Title Counter, and the Makeup Counter. My Room will add an assortment of new room items.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/friend-partner.jpgYou can go on adventures with your friend’s character anytime with the new “Friend Partner System.” You can create your own team that comes with its own team chat feature and team flags. New weapon categories, photon arts, technics and skills. New interrupt events too.The closed beta now features a story with characters and voiced dialogue. Voice actors include; Hiro Shimono, Ryōhei Kimura, Youko Hikasa, Yōsuke Akimoto, Kana Asumi, Yuka Iguchi, Mariya Ise, Ueda Kana, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and many more.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Weapon-Hologram-2.jpgDuring the Closed Beta Test, if your character reaches level 10, they will receive a free weapon hologram room item. This item will display weapons you have. This item will be delivered to you at the Open Beta Test. The highest level you can go in the closed beta test is level 30.The city area contains a new boss called Dark Ragne:http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Dark-Ragne-Boss-City.jpgQuoteSymbol Arthttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/symbol-art-pso2.jpgThe evolution to symbol chat is finally here! Now we introduce “Symbol Art” where you can draw and create your own picture.QuoteCharacter Demo!http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Character-Creator-Demo.jpgOn April 5th, Phantasy Star Online 2 will have a Character Creation Demo. You can download this demo which will be available prior to the closed beta. This demo will work even if you are not connected to the internet. The character you created in this version can also be used in the Closed Beta.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-CBT-Benchmark.jpgYou can also use this to benchmark how your PC will play PSO2. Characters that you’ve created in this trial can also be used in a special Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Creation Contest! We will discuss details about this contest later.The closed beta plans to start at the end of April.
PC Versionhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-PC-version2.jpgThe PC version is the main flagship platform for Phantasy Star Online 2, where everyone can enjoy playing it on even low end systems.Currently the plans are to release the PC version in the summer.
Vita Versionhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Vita-version.jpgThe Vita version is primarily for portable players, that shares the same data with the PC version, and can also play together with them at the same time. Unlike Playstation 2, Playstation Vita can support large scale system updates and system modifications. In addition, there are measures to prevent against cheating because the character data is stored online.The Vita version will release sometime in 2013.
Smartphone Versionhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Smartphone.jpgThe Smartphone version also shares the same server data on other versions of PSO2, you can play the game independently from PC/Vita. The Smartphone version plans to release on both iOS and Android systems. This version allows for a single player experience with the same weapons and enemies like in the PC/Vita version.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pso2-server.jpgThe smartphone version shares the same server data as the PC and Vita version. However, the Smartphone version does not allow for cross platform playing at the same time.This version is a simpler compared to the other two, you can mail your friends, go on an adventure with your friend’s character, or check the sales from your player shop.The Smartphone version plans to release in Winter 2012.
An RPG that goes beyond borders!http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Vita-Cross.jpgNow with PSO2 supporting 3 platforms, you can freely play at any time, any place, or anywhere you feel like. The game will support regular updates after the official PC version is released. Afterwards, the smartphone, and Vita version will be released to the public. Each will undergo testing and allow for user feedback.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Story-element-2.jpgThe game software for the PC, Vita, and Smartphone versions will be released as a FREE download. In either platform, the standard charges for playing will be absolutely free. Some of the game’s items will become Cash Items under an in-game currency known as “Arks Cash.”http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-STORY-ELEMENT.jpgWhen you play for free there are no restrictions imposed on your class level. In addition they will not sell over powerful weapons as cash items for large sums of cash either. The basic roots of the game won’t be restricted either so that people with little time to play can still experience the game thoroughly.
Closed Beta FeaturesThe closed beta test will add new weapon categories, a city area, and the implementation of Arks Cash. The new lobby has some new facilities like the Medical Center, the Tekker Shop, the Costume Shop, Title Counter, and the Makeup Counter. My Room will add an assortment of new room items.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/friend-partner.jpgYou can go on adventures with your friend’s character anytime with the new “Friend Partner System.” You can create your own team that comes with its own team chat feature and team flags. New weapon categories, photon arts, technics and skills. New interrupt events too.The closed beta now features a story with characters and voiced dialogue. Voice actors include; Hiro Shimono, Ryōhei Kimura, Youko Hikasa, Yōsuke Akimoto, Kana Asumi, Yuka Iguchi, Mariya Ise, Ueda Kana, Nobuhiko Okamoto, and many more.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Weapon-Hologram-2.jpgDuring the Closed Beta Test, if your character reaches level 10, they will receive a free weapon hologram room item. This item will display weapons you have. This item will be delivered to you at the Open Beta Test. The highest level you can go in the closed beta test is level 30.The city area contains a new boss called Dark Ragne:http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Dark-Ragne-Boss-City.jpg
Symbol Arthttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/symbol-art-pso2.jpgThe evolution to symbol chat is finally here! Now we introduce “Symbol Art” where you can draw and create your own picture.
Character Demo!http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-Character-Creator-Demo.jpgOn April 5th, Phantasy Star Online 2 will have a Character Creation Demo. You can download this demo which will be available prior to the closed beta. This demo will work even if you are not connected to the internet. The character you created in this version can also be used in the Closed Beta.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PSO2-CBT-Benchmark.jpgYou can also use this to benchmark how your PC will play PSO2. Characters that you’ve created in this trial can also be used in a special Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Creation Contest! We will discuss details about this contest later.The closed beta plans to start at the end of April.
At the end of April, 2012, you will be allowed to play the Closed Beta test for Phantasy Star Online 2. Since the previous version, several improvements have been added based on user feedback. In addition, some new elements have been added to the game. Applications for the Closed Beta will begin today, Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 16:00 JST!If you participate in the Closed Beta test, if any of your characters reach level 10 in any class level, you will receive special gifts when the Open Beta starts. This gift is a room item called “Weapon Hologram“. In the open beta test, your character data is saved and ported to the official game.The weapon hologram will display a hologram of a weapon you have obtained:http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/closed-beta-gift.pngPhantasy Star Online 2 will be released on 3 platforms, Windows PC, Vita, and Smartphones. Each version will be a free download, and the standard game will be free to play. Some items will be cash items.As with previous tests, the closed beta will compromise of discovering bugs, adjusting game balance, and to completely increase the satisfaction of the game towards its users.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/outline_ss03.jpgThe closed Beta test will mainly focus on these two areas:- To test the basic game system. This includes testing new elements such as the Matter Board, Client Orders, and Emergency Quests. To discover bugs, and receive feedback.- The implementation of the system to purchase Cash Items, and to purchase them with the in game currency known as Arks Cash. The price of the Arks Cash items are not finalized in this version. All players will receive 10000AC to use freely on whatever they desire.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/outline_ss02.jpgThe details about the OPEN beta test will be revealed after the Closed Beta Test.- The closed beta test data will be deleted and will not be used in the official game.- You can not use the data from the second alpha test in this version either.Closed Beta Test Recruiting Time- 3/26/2012 16:00JST ~ 4/16/2012 18:00 JSTParticipants- 100,000 peopleRecruitment- Japanese Residents- Minimum Requirements Met- Those who played Alpha Test 2, and got their class level up to 10. Except those who violated the agreements laid out in Alpha Test 1 or Alpha Test 2.- Those who didn’t register for either tests can register for the Closed Beta- You must register for both a SEGA ID, and PSO2 service that’s included in the signup process.Beta Test Starting Date- End of April. (Dates revealed later.)Winner Announcements- Winners will be announced before the closed beta starts through emails.Special Gift- Those who take part in the closed beta will receive a special room item called the “Weapon Hologram” at the Open Beta Test.Those who win will be notified by email. Emails will be sent out over the course of a few days to avoid download congestion. You can not download the client until you receive the emails.QuoteClosed Beta Minimum Requirements- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 32 bit OR Vista/7 64 bit- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300- RAM: Windows XP： 1.5GB or more- RAM: Vista/7： 2GB or more- HDD: 8GB or more- RESOLUTION: 1280×720- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT or similar or more.- SOUND: DirectX 9.0c or higherThe closed beta minimum requirements are different from the official game.
Closed Beta Minimum Requirements- OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 32 bit OR Vista/7 64 bit- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300- RAM: Windows XP： 1.5GB or more- RAM: Vista/7： 2GB or more- HDD: 8GB or more- RESOLUTION: 1280×720- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT or similar or more.- SOUND: DirectX 9.0c or higherThe closed beta minimum requirements are different from the official game.
QuoteClosed Beta details:- In the closed beta test movie it was written that you can go up to level 30. Well Sakai states it is actually level 20, there was a change in the game’s balancing so they had to make the adjustment. Sorry for the mistake.- The character creation demo in April does indeed work offline.- If you’ve applied for Alpha Test 1 or Alpha Test 2 or the Email newsletter you are already in the drawing to participate in the Beta test.- The closed beta expects to have 100,000 players and already 10,000 new entries were sent in. If you reach level 10, you can get a weapon hologram room item you can use in the Open Beta.- They understand your concerns for cheaters in F2P games and will do what they can to provide a safe community.As of now, their plans is to start the PC game officially in early summer. The smartphone version uses the same play data as the PC and Vita version. You can play a single player game that includes character creation, raising your character, go on an adventure with your friend’s character, check mail from your friends, or confirm sales from the shop. The smartphone version is aiming to start in Winter 2012. Since there will be some interlocking connection to the PC version of the game, smartphone users will undergo a test to ensure quality.PC/Vita/Smartphone users can download the official game fore free. On each version the standard game is free. It will be supported by cash items.Their game policy is to ensure that by playing for free there will not be any restrictions on what class level you can go up to. They will not allow the direct sales of highly over powerful weapons (and such) for large sums of cash either.For example, there will be a campaign to receive select game items from purchasing particular Microsoft and Intel products. These items are not intended to rob the motivation of players since these weapons are not powerful, and the same kinds of items will eventually drop sometime after the official game starts.QuoteThe Various Forms of Cash ItemsSystem type items:- Storage and Skill Tree expansion (Instead of skills costing money, you could acquire a new skill tree.)- Add-ons like allowing you to set up a My Room/My Shop, and expanded features in Item Trade services, etc.Consumption Items:- The sales of some consumption items like Scape Dolls. You can of course revive other players for free by using moon atomizers.- Some cash items can have larger effects on health restoration.Limited Time Effect Based Items:- Items that can increase the success rate of grinding, drop boosts, and experience rate. And drop and experience rate boosts will have an effect for a limited time.Avatar Items- You can purchase items that affect your character’s appearance, including variations of clothing and accessories and costumes. Only certain areas of the makeup counter will be charged.Some Cash items are available in “Arks Scratch”. It appears to be some kind of lottery game. With items you acquire from “scratch” you can sell most but not all these items in your player shop and even use them in meseta transactions. There are two styles of scratch. The cheap version consists of various cash items including clothing and accessories. In the slightly expensive version, it only consists of clothing and accessories. (As explained above, weapons are not included here.)Tomorrow he wants to talk about the Character Demo releasing on April 5th.
Closed Beta details:- In the closed beta test movie it was written that you can go up to level 30. Well Sakai states it is actually level 20, there was a change in the game’s balancing so they had to make the adjustment. Sorry for the mistake.- The character creation demo in April does indeed work offline.- If you’ve applied for Alpha Test 1 or Alpha Test 2 or the Email newsletter you are already in the drawing to participate in the Beta test.- The closed beta expects to have 100,000 players and already 10,000 new entries were sent in. If you reach level 10, you can get a weapon hologram room item you can use in the Open Beta.- They understand your concerns for cheaters in F2P games and will do what they can to provide a safe community.
The Various Forms of Cash ItemsSystem type items:- Storage and Skill Tree expansion (Instead of skills costing money, you could acquire a new skill tree.)- Add-ons like allowing you to set up a My Room/My Shop, and expanded features in Item Trade services, etc.Consumption Items:- The sales of some consumption items like Scape Dolls. You can of course revive other players for free by using moon atomizers.- Some cash items can have larger effects on health restoration.Limited Time Effect Based Items:- Items that can increase the success rate of grinding, drop boosts, and experience rate. And drop and experience rate boosts will have an effect for a limited time.Avatar Items- You can purchase items that affect your character’s appearance, including variations of clothing and accessories and costumes. Only certain areas of the makeup counter will be charged.Some Cash items are available in “Arks Scratch”. It appears to be some kind of lottery game. With items you acquire from “scratch” you can sell most but not all these items in your player shop and even use them in meseta transactions. There are two styles of scratch. The cheap version consists of various cash items including clothing and accessories. In the slightly expensive version, it only consists of clothing and accessories. (As explained above, weapons are not included here.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R4LG4TXSx8There’s 4 key points about this Demo you can play on April 5th:- Unlike the main game, it works without being connected to a network- It’s the same character creation like the Closed Beta, and you can save your character data.- You can use this character data in the closed beta test.- You can use this demo as a benchmark to see how PSO2 works.Seems like this is a good tool to use to recommend to people who don’t know much about PSO2.This demo is a little over 450MB. You will unzip the file then install the contents inside. (Look for a cute baby rappy icon). As shown above, this demo does not need an internet connection to play. When you start it up you can also change the settings similarly to the main game.環境設定 (Settings):- 簡易描画設定 Is a quick way for changing the graphical settings of the game.- 画面: Allows you to change screen size and interface size.- 描画: Allows you to change the Texture and Shader settings- 音声: Allows you to change the BGM and Voice Volume.You can take screenshots in this version too, it will display a Phantasy Star Online 2 copyright text at the lower right corner. However, in this version screenshots are taken with JPG, but the main game will also support PNG and BMP.Title Screen:http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pso2-opening.jpgBenchmark demonstration:http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/demonstration.jpgThere’s a demonstration where you’ll see characters running around the city area, this city area will be introduced in the Closed Beta. They are the four characters who appear in the opening movie, Humar, Fonewearl, RAcast, and Hunewearl.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Main-Screen.jpgIf you push the enter key you’ll see this screen.- 動作検証 (Benchmark Test)*- キャラクタークリエイト Character Creation- オプション Option- ゲーム終了 End GameQuoteCharacter CreationThough it is roughly the same as the Closed Beta, there are some differences.- Can’t choose voices in the demo (The Main game will also have some new voices)- Casts can’t choose Hover. (You can in the main game)http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Face-shapes.jpgThere are also some changes from Alpha Test 2:- Male and Female Newman Ranger Default Costumes were added- A few human type face variations were added- Save / Load character data.- Checkbox Confirmation of Editshttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/data-save-load.jpgYou can also save character data mid-way and load it. When you save your character data, it will be stored under MY DOCUMENTS\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2. You can not save a file if there’s already a file of the same name so just add a different name to the file. You can not choose the file for a character you are editing if it is a different race/sex than the one you saved. Class data is not saved in this file either.After you are done you can proceed to the benchmark test.QuoteBenchmark Testhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/benchmark-test.jpgInstead of the default HUmar, your character is shown in his place. This allows you to see how your character looks like while in the game and see benchmark scores.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Score.jpgWhen you finish this demo, a score will be shown on the screen.- If your score is less than 2000, it is advised you change graphical settings so that there isn’t so much of a load on your system.- 2001 to 5000: Your game runs well in this setting, however if you are near the edge of this score, it’s recommended you change some settings.- Higher: Your game works beautifully!As with alpha test 2, you can show this demo to the public, there’s no NDA obviously.The character creation contest details will be revealed at a later time. Tomorrow he’s going to discuss the new features in the Closed Beta test.
Character CreationThough it is roughly the same as the Closed Beta, there are some differences.- Can’t choose voices in the demo (The Main game will also have some new voices)- Casts can’t choose Hover. (You can in the main game)http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Face-shapes.jpgThere are also some changes from Alpha Test 2:- Male and Female Newman Ranger Default Costumes were added- A few human type face variations were added- Save / Load character data.- Checkbox Confirmation of Editshttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/data-save-load.jpgYou can also save character data mid-way and load it. When you save your character data, it will be stored under MY DOCUMENTS\SEGA\PHANTASYSTARONLINE2. You can not save a file if there’s already a file of the same name so just add a different name to the file. You can not choose the file for a character you are editing if it is a different race/sex than the one you saved. Class data is not saved in this file either.After you are done you can proceed to the benchmark test.
Benchmark Testhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/benchmark-test.jpgInstead of the default HUmar, your character is shown in his place. This allows you to see how your character looks like while in the game and see benchmark scores.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Score.jpgWhen you finish this demo, a score will be shown on the screen.- If your score is less than 2000, it is advised you change graphical settings so that there isn’t so much of a load on your system.- 2001 to 5000: Your game runs well in this setting, however if you are near the edge of this score, it’s recommended you change some settings.- Higher: Your game works beautifully!As with alpha test 2, you can show this demo to the public, there’s no NDA obviously.The character creation contest details will be revealed at a later time. Tomorrow he’s going to discuss the new features in the Closed Beta test.
The official blog was updated tonight with stuff on the beta. A video was also released. It looks like the same video that was played during the second media briefing. The explanations of some of the new stuff will come below the video. In some good news though, you will be able to change class in the closed beta.www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwkyyoNa-3gShop AreaQuoteTekkerhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Tekker-Shop.jpgSPECIAL WEAPONs are back. However, any weapon, including not so rare weapons, can appear as SPECIAL WEAPONs. By taking these to a tekker and having it appraised you are allowed to pick the element you'd like on the weapon and one special ability. One additional special effect will then be added to the weapon at random.Beauty Shophttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/makeup-counter.jpgThe Beauty Shop will allow you to edit your character again. However, certain aspects of the beauty shop will use Arks Cash. In the video, you can see the red A marking Arks Cash on the body type and body morphing options.Costume Shophttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/costume-shop-2.jpgA shop to purchase costumes with meseta will be in the shop area too. When you go to buy a costume or part, a window will show you a preview of how it will look on your character. There is also no need to go to any kind of dressing room in PSO2. You can change your parts or costume on the fly.Gate AreaQuoteTeam Counterhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/team-counter.jpgA Team counter has been added to the gate area. You can put together a team here. However you must be at least level 10 to start a team. Your team can have up to 100 members and you can even register a website in-game. Additionally, there is a team chat function so you can chat with other members of your team from anywhere. Teams will use symbol art (more on that in a bit) as flags.Like PSOBB, the team flag and team name will show up above your character name when you are a member of one.Title Counterhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/title-counter.jpgMuch like the various handheld versions, PSO2 features titles. These titles can be earned by doing various things and all have rewards. In the screenshot above, the title "You are not alone" can be earned by joining a team and nets you a star atomizer as a reward.You can also pick a title to display above your character name. The titles here are "Knows Echo" (that's an NPC), "New Arks," "Likes Talking," and no-title.Medical Centerhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/medical-center-2.jpgThe medical center will act like Sayo did in PSP2/i. By purchasing a drink with meseta (and only meseta), you gain a one-mission only special effect. In PSP2/i these were things like using less PP, boosted attack power, boosted defense power, and boosted drop rate. In PSO2, you can choose what particular type of boost you want but the results may be random.CommunicationQuoteMy Roomhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/My-Room-2.jpgThe number of decorations and variations for players rooms has been increased for the closed beta. There are shelves and tables that items can be placed on and games and other items that can be interacted with. A shopping counter has also been added allowing you to not only purchase items from the visiphone but from player rooms as well. You will need to spend AC to have a room but going to other player's rooms is free.Symbol Arthttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Symbol-Art-1.jpgSymbol art is the evolved version of symbol chat from PSO. You can put together symbol art from a selection of over 300 parts and can use up to 200 parts at a single time. You can also assign each creation a sound effect. Expect PSO sounds.Arks Cardhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Arks-Card.jpgThe Arks Card is the guild card/partner card of PSO2. There are several things players can add to their cards including a wishlist and symbol art.Friend Partnerhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Friend-Partners-2.jpgThe Friend Partner system works like PSP2i friend character system did. By having friends register as partners, you can use your friend's characters as NPC during missions. Any auto-words set by your friends will be used when their characters are used as NPCs too. When you register as a partner, you can select from several different attack types, AI types, and specials.
Tekkerhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Tekker-Shop.jpgSPECIAL WEAPONs are back. However, any weapon, including not so rare weapons, can appear as SPECIAL WEAPONs. By taking these to a tekker and having it appraised you are allowed to pick the element you'd like on the weapon and one special ability. One additional special effect will then be added to the weapon at random.Beauty Shophttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/makeup-counter.jpgThe Beauty Shop will allow you to edit your character again. However, certain aspects of the beauty shop will use Arks Cash. In the video, you can see the red A marking Arks Cash on the body type and body morphing options.Costume Shophttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/costume-shop-2.jpgA shop to purchase costumes with meseta will be in the shop area too. When you go to buy a costume or part, a window will show you a preview of how it will look on your character. There is also no need to go to any kind of dressing room in PSO2. You can change your parts or costume on the fly.
Team Counterhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/team-counter.jpgA Team counter has been added to the gate area. You can put together a team here. However you must be at least level 10 to start a team. Your team can have up to 100 members and you can even register a website in-game. Additionally, there is a team chat function so you can chat with other members of your team from anywhere. Teams will use symbol art (more on that in a bit) as flags.Like PSOBB, the team flag and team name will show up above your character name when you are a member of one.Title Counterhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/title-counter.jpgMuch like the various handheld versions, PSO2 features titles. These titles can be earned by doing various things and all have rewards. In the screenshot above, the title "You are not alone" can be earned by joining a team and nets you a star atomizer as a reward.You can also pick a title to display above your character name. The titles here are "Knows Echo" (that's an NPC), "New Arks," "Likes Talking," and no-title.Medical Centerhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/medical-center-2.jpgThe medical center will act like Sayo did in PSP2/i. By purchasing a drink with meseta (and only meseta), you gain a one-mission only special effect. In PSP2/i these were things like using less PP, boosted attack power, boosted defense power, and boosted drop rate. In PSO2, you can choose what particular type of boost you want but the results may be random.
My Roomhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/My-Room-2.jpgThe number of decorations and variations for players rooms has been increased for the closed beta. There are shelves and tables that items can be placed on and games and other items that can be interacted with. A shopping counter has also been added allowing you to not only purchase items from the visiphone but from player rooms as well. You will need to spend AC to have a room but going to other player's rooms is free.Symbol Arthttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Symbol-Art-1.jpgSymbol art is the evolved version of symbol chat from PSO. You can put together symbol art from a selection of over 300 parts and can use up to 200 parts at a single time. You can also assign each creation a sound effect. Expect PSO sounds.Arks Cardhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Arks-Card.jpgThe Arks Card is the guild card/partner card of PSO2. There are several things players can add to their cards including a wishlist and symbol art.Friend Partnerhttp://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Friend-Partners-2.jpgThe Friend Partner system works like PSP2i friend character system did. By having friends register as partners, you can use your friend's characters as NPC during missions. Any auto-words set by your friends will be used when their characters are used as NPCs too. When you register as a partner, you can select from several different attack types, AI types, and specials.
The Story is going to be accessible in the Closed Beta Test. The player is a newcomer to the Arks and first visits the planet Naberius. Naberius could be the place most chosen for training due to its docile creatures but…The Darkers showed up…You will first meet up with Afin. He’s also new to the Arks just like you. He calls you partner.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Afin.jpgYou will also meet Zeno and Echo who are your superiors. Your superiors will teach you various things. There’s also Shion which we introduced before with her strange voice who gives you the Matter Board. These voice actors haven’t played any characters in the Phantasy Star Series until now. What’s also cool is that Sakai has recorded voices for most of the player characters. The story can occur in both story quests and normal quests too.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/echo-and-zeno.jpgNow comes the Matter Board which acts as the item that advances the story. You are basically going around collecting Matters for this board. You do this by achieving certain conditions. These conditions can cover things like, acquiring a specific item, or coming in contact with specific characters, etc. The goals for the matter board are shown at the top right corner.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Matter-Board.jpgAs you achieve these conditions, you collect matters, and new matters open up. And as you acquire these, even more matters open up and so on. By doing this, you can watch new events show up.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/matter.jpgWith the matters you’ve done, when you play story quests again, you may see different developments occur.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/matter-opening-up.jpgThere are no Arks Cash elements in Story Quests, you can enjoy them ALL for free! When the game releases, several story quests will be available and more will be added progressively through updates. Could new developments for the story open up based on player feedback? Hmm..?There is now a tutorial to understand the basic functions of the game. It’s up to you to choose whether you want to play the tutorial or not. In the tutorial, your instructor is Yoshiko Sakakibara, well she will be voicing the character “Hilda“. You may know this voice actor for her role as Queen Nehelenia in Sailor Moon!http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Tutorial-quest.jpgIn Client Orders, you can clear specific requests. By doing so you receive EXP and Rewards!http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Client-Orders.jpgWhen you meet Arks members through the story, they may hand you their card. Once you obtain their cards, you can invite them to your party.http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Story-NPCS1.jpgIt is up to the player to invite Story Characters or Friend Characters!http://bumped.org/psublog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Story-NPC-partners.jpg
Nice. Now that its free and is coming in the summer. Who will be playing on PC and who wants to start a clan full of sexy people that share an interest in this game?
- Less than 2000: Please adjust your game settings because the processing load is quite heavy.- 2000 through 5000: The game runs fine at the setting, if you have room, you can adjust some settings.- 5001+: The game works wonderfully at this setting.
