Month: February 2013

Example of a Screenshot Entry

It's time for another screenshot contest, this time the Arks Museum wants players to submit a screenshot of their room. Entries that are chosen to appear in the "Arks Museum [My Room] Report" will receive a gold Thank You trophy.

If you logged into the game between December 5th, 2012 through January 23rd, 2013, you'll receive a free My Room 3 Day Pass. Use this pass to enter the contest if you wish.

Arks Museum [My Room]

• Customize your room and take screenshots.

Screenshot Entries

• February 6th through February 27th, 2013 @ 17:00 JST

Gold Trophy

Museum Prize

• A Gold Thank You Trophy (Room Item)

Arks Museum [My Room] Report

• Late March, 2013

Screenshot Criteria:

• It must be a screenshot of your room.
• Only the room owner can appear in the screenshot, nobody else.
• You must submit the screenshot with the "No Interface (Show Chat)" setting.
• You can take the screenshot in the room itself or the balcony.
• You can not use Symbol Art in your screenshot.

Possible things to include in your screenshot:

• Chat Bubbles
• Chat Manga Symbols
• Cut-in Chat
• Lobby Actions

Screenshot Submission:

• One screenshot with your Player ID name above your character.
• One screenshot intended for the contest.
• 1MB JPG
• So in total, you will be submitting two screenshots.
• Submit your screenshot here.

Screenshot Tips

• Use the [+] [-] keys to zoom in/out your character.
• Turn the "Blur" setting Off for clear shots of your character.
• In settings, use the "Show Interface" screenshot option to take pictures with your Player ID name. When you are taking your main screenshot, use the "No Interface (Show Chat)" screenshot setting.

The screenshot must be taken by the room owner, exclusive, and can not be shown to the public.  You are allowed to compress the screenshot to meet within the 1MB file limit, but you are not allowed to crop or edit the photo in any other way.

 

Valentine Campaign -2-

 

To everyone that clears Franca's client order "ヴォル・ドラゴンの牙の調達" (Acquire Vol Dragon Fangs), will receive two Mug Cup マグ カップ ♀ room items. To everyone that clears Hans client order "未知なる試練" (Unknown Trial), will receive two Valentine's Gift room items. You must clear these client orders before the campaign is over.

Campaign Period

• Feb 6th ~ Feb 13th, 2013 @ 11:00 JST

Campaign Item

• If you clear Franca's ヴォル・ドラゴンの牙の調達 client order you'll receive two Mug Cup ♀ room items.
• If you clear Hans 未知なる試練 client order, you'll receive two Valentine Gift room items.

Campaign Item Distribution Date

• February 20th, 2013 @ maintenance
• Delivered to your special storage.

 

 Come Back & Thanks Campaign!

 

Anyone that logged into the game during the campaign period that has a character level 10 or higher will receive a present. Furthermore, anyone that did not log into the game since January 9th, that logs in during the campaign period will receive additional items. If you meet the requirements for both of these campaigns, you'll get all the items.

Campaign Period:

• February 6th ~ February 20th, 2013

 

Campaign Items:

Condition 1: For anyone that logs into the game during the campaign period with a character level 10 or higher in any class will receive these items.

• Room Items: Hina Doll ヒナ・ドール
• Accessories: Hime Hairpin 姫かんざし and Eboshi 烏帽子

Condition 2: This only applies to people who did not log in after January 9th.  If you log into the game during the campaign period with a character that has reached level 10+ in any class, you will receive these items.

• 4x (EXP+50%) + 4x (Rare Drop Boost +50%)

If you already have a character that reached level 10 or higher before the campaign started, you also qualify for this campaign.

Campaign Item Distribution Date:

• February 27th, 2013 at maintenance.
• Items will be shipped to your special storage box.

 Emergency Quest Campaign -4-

During the campaign period, anyone that clears the "Approaching Dark Arms" quest will receive 99 grinders.

Campaign Period

• February 6th through February 13th, 2013 @ 11:00 JST

If you want a head start, the Emergency Quest will appear on all ships at the following dates and times.

• Feb 8th, 2013 @ 14:00、21:00、24:00
• Feb 9th, 2013 @ 14:00、21:00、24:00
• Feb 10th, 2013 @ 14:00、21:00、24:00
• Feb 11th, 2013 @ 14:00、21:00、24:00
• Feb 12th, 2013 @ 14:00、21:00、24:00

Campaign Item Distribution Date

• Feb 20th, 2013 @ 11:00 JST
• Sent to your special storage box.

Advance Quests are challenging quests intended for the most skilled ARKS. Those under level 44 need not apply; only level 45+ have clearance to accept this quest. Three Advance Quests: Forest, Caves, and Desert will be released on February 13th, 2013. In this danger zone, you must fight high level enemies who may drop exclusive items.

 

Advance Capsules

You'll need to pay Advance Capsules before you start an Advance Quest. You can decide whether the party leader pays for everyone, or if each individual member pays for themselves. You can acquire Advance Capsules by either purchasing them in a shop, or acquiring them within Advance Quests.

 

Advance Risk

Advance Risk is a value that increases whenever you clear an Advance Quest. Your Advance Risk increases the enemy levels and boosted appearance rates. Your Advance Risk will reset in one week, so try to raise it as high as you can.

 

Pyroxene Shop

This update will release with new Pyroxene stones that you can find within Advance Quests. The Pyroxene Shop will be updated with new 10 star weapons that require a certain number of the new Pyroxene stones along with a specific weapon. For example:  90 (Wind Pyroxene Vayu) +  1 (Iku-tachi) = Kagu-tachi, a new 10 star sword. You can find "Wind Pyroxene Vayu" and "Fire Pyroxene Agni" within Advance Quests.

 

Messages for Lillipans

A new interrupt event will be released on February 20th, 2013. The general concept is that you communicate messages between Lillipans in different locations by performing the same lobby action they show you.

 

Lillipa Wonder Caravan

A new scratch is coming on February 13th, 2013. This scratch features the Lillipa Suit and Shii's mines inspired outfit, OilBrink. Coming with it are belly dancer and native inspired outfits.

(*Oilbrink's name is actually オールブリンク, but it probably makes more sense to call it Oil instead of Allbrink)

Maintenance Change

This week's maintenance will occur at a different time.

• February 6th, 2013 @ 09:00 ~ 17:00 JST [converted]

Maintenance Contents

• To make various adjustments to the server.