PSO2 JP: Extended Maintenance and Patch (3/11/2015)

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March 11th Maintenance

PSO2es Maintenance

March 11th Patch

  • Launcher: Version 03.00.02
  • Client: ver. 3.0402.0
  • Patch Size: 1.2 GB (PC) / 414 MB (Vita)

PSO2es Patch v1.11.0

General Reminders

  • The aforementioned changes to Magatsu will occur in a future update arriving late March.
  • Nagisa and the Weapon Camo Conversions mentioned in the previous post, will arrive in the March 18th update.

About the Emergency Quest Calendar

There seems to be a bit of confusion over how the EQ calendar works, so here's a basic rundown.

  • The Emergency Quest calendar can only list events that were scheduled ahead of time by PSO2's development team.
  • The calendar is unable to show Emergency Quests that occur at random. There is no way to predict all EQs for the current week like the pre-scheduled list.
  • However, if you are premium user with PSO2es installed, you can receive notices for Emergency Quests 1 hour in advance.
  • The Emergency Quest schedule below lists both Emergency Quests and the start times for Boost Events.  Things like "EXP Boost Day" and "Mesetan Shooter: Boost Period" are merely there to inform you when that Boost Event is about to begin. There are no Emergency Quests called "EXP Boost Day."

Please be sure to notify us whenever there are issues with the calendar, so that we can fix them as quick as possible. Also keep in mind that you may need to resync the calendar periodically as Emergency Quests and Boost Events can change at Sega's discretion.

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New Quest TypeChallenge Quests
New Quest Type
Challenge Quests
Type Quest Name Field Conditions
Challenge Quest MISSION: Start VR SPACE Class Level 1+

 

Quest Difficulty

  • Mining Base Defense: Despair (Extra Hard)
  • The Pitch Black Province (Extra Hard)

 

Partial New Item Listing

New Potentials

  • Added new potentials.

New Shop

  • Added the [Challenge Mile Exchange Shop] to the second floor of the ARKS Shopping Lobby.

New Ranking System

  • Challenge Ranking
    • Begins: March 16th
    • Results: March 23rd

Shop Update

  • My Room Shop lineup updated.

Item Lab

  • Added a new option in the Item Lab that lets you change the "Photon Color" of specific weapons.

Chat Command

  • Added the <putitem> or <pi> chat command.
  • This chat command displays the name of the item that the player recently placed on the ground.

A.I.S

  • Added some invincibility frames while stepping. (Evasive Maneuver)
  • Made the AIS continue to rise when holding down the Jump button/key.
  • The Solid Vulcan attack can now be cancelled through stepping.

Barehanded Attack Adjustments

  • With the addition of challenge quests, they buffed barehanded step attacks and photon arts as well as adjust the JA timing for each attack.

12 Star Grinding Relief

  • Reduced the meseta costs for grinding 12 star weapons.
  • Partially relaxed the maximum risk for 12 star weapons.

 Balance Adjustments

  • Improved the chances for a weapon to be granted with the [Ultimate Buster] ability for Lv 80+ enemies that appear outside of Ultimate Quests.

Other Stuff

  • Items placed down on the field will show up as a different color than normal drop items on the Radar Map.
  • Added a listing in the Quick Menu that lets you transfer to Shared Ships.
  • Added an overhead option that displays your character's name and ship name.
  • Made improvements to reduce the time it takes when downloading the game data for the first time.

Campaign Rewards

  • Buy Premium Set Campaign #8
  • PSO2 x PSO2es Linking Campaign #7
  • Compensation for the Medium Looks costume in the wrong color.

 

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Challenge Blocks allow you to access Challenge Quests. As you enter this block, you lose access to certain features.

Challenge Blocks

  • As you enter the block, you'll temporarily lose access to all of your items — excluding your costume and accessories.
  • Your character will become level 1 and switch to the Challenger class.
  • You will temporarily be able to store up to 100 items in your inventory.
  • Your character will not receive Login Stamps, Casino Coins, nor Extreme Passes.
  • Login Call announcements will display for the currently active Friends List.

Challenger Class

Challengers have the following traits.

  • They can equip any weapon and unit.
  • They can learn any photon art and technic
  • They can learn any class skill
  • They can use up to two stance skills at the same time.

Shared Ships

  • Shared Ships have access to their own Arks Card, Friends List, Symbol Arts, and Mailing system.
  • Since you don't have access to your normal Friends List, you will need to re-add your friends again.
  • You will have to setup your ARKS Card information again on Shared Ships.
  • All Team Functions are disabled on Shared Ships, including Team Chat.
  • Emergency Quest announcements are unavailable on Shared Ships.

 

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Emergency Quest Schedule

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Eastern / Central / Mountain / Pacific / Hawaii

São Paulo / London / Berlin / Moscow

Bangkok / Philippines / Sydney / Japan

 

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update automatically during maintenance. Please wait until after maintenance has ended to see the current schedule.
  • Please resync the calendar periodically to receive the latest updates, as the schedule may change at Sega's discretion.
  • This calendar is unable to show Emergency Quests that occur at random.
  • Boost Events that occur for 24 hours will appear in this calendar with only their start times.
  • Boost Events that occur for several hours will use the "period" suffix in their titles. Please check the Google Calendar itself to view the event duration.

 

Client Order Campaign #81

Complete the qualifying client orders issued by Revelle and Lottie to receive prizes at the Visiphone!

Campaign Period

  • March 11 ~ March 18th

Qualifying Client Orders

(1) Clear Revelle's client order 「デモリション・アンビション・I」Demolition Ambition I  to receive:

  • +50% EXP Booster (x2)
  • Grinder (x20)

(2) Clear Lottie's client order 「強力な侵食核!?」 Powerful Corruption!? to receive:

  • +50% Rare Drop Booster (x2)
  • Grinder (x30)

Prize Pickup Expiration

  • Until June 17th, 2015

 

Happy White Day Campaign

Happy White Day

Duration March 14th @ 0:00 ~ 23:59 JST
Boost Event
  • +50% EXP/Rare Enemy/Rare Drop Boost Event for [A Boisterous White Day 3].
  • If you log into the game during that time, you will also receive two +50% Triboosters in your Visiphone.

The start times for this Boost Event will show up in the calendar as
"Boost Day: Happy White Day Campaign."

 

Spend AC, Get Items Campaign #14

Spend set amounts of AC during the campaign period to receive prizes!

Campaign Period

  • March 11th ~ April 8th

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Spend 100 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +50% Rare Drop Booster (x2)

(2) Spend 2,000 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • +50% EXP Booster (x6)
  • Grind Risk Reducer +2 (x2)

(3) Spend 5,000 AC during the campaign period to receive:

  • Warrior Lillipa Suit

※AC / iAC spent in PSO2es prior to linking does not qualify for this campaign. However, any AC or iAC spent after linking will qualify for the campaign.

Prize Distribution Date

  • Early May, 2015

 

 

PSO2 x PSO2es Linking Campaign 8

PSO2 x PSO2es Linking Campaign 8

Earn prizes by linking your PSO2 and PSO2es accounts together for the first time!

Campaign Period

  • March 4th ~ 18th

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Play PSO2es during the campaign period to receive these items in PSO2:

  • +100% Tribooster (x5)
  • Free Salon Pass

(2) Play PSO2 during the campaign period and level up to receive these items in PSO2es:

  • Rappy Medal (x30)

Accounts linked prior to the campaign are not eligible for the prizes.

Prize Distribution Date

  • Mid-April

 

 

PSO2's Challenge Quests Arriving March 11th.

Challenge Quests are a new type of quest where players are set to specific levels and skills. Within the quest, players will be tasked to clear a series of Missions before their VR Energy runs out. The farther they reach, the more Miles they earn, which can be used to purchase ★13 weapons.

 

Challenge Blocks and Shared Ships

Challenge Lobby

Players can participate in Challenge Quests by teleporting to a Challenge Block. As they teleport to this block, they will enter the "Challenge Lobby" with their class automatically switched to the "Challenger" class. This class is able to equip all weapon types, and can learn any photon art, technic, and skill.

 

Challenge Lobby 2

Shared Ships allow players to party up with people from other ships! Shared Ships work a bit differently from regular ships in that some of their communication functions are separated (e.g., Shared Ship Friends List, etc). Keep in mind that you may lose access to [tooltip type="link" link="javascript:null(0)" tooltip="All team functions are unavailable on Shared Ships." style="top" ]some features[/tooltip], which will return once you head back to your current ship.

 

 

Challenge Quest Rundown

VR Energy Bar
VR Energy is the little green bar beneath the Area Map

VR Energy acts like a timer of sorts, slowly decreasing as time moves on. Your progress through the quest stops immediately once the bar is completely empty. Stay vigilant and avoid dying, as that's a surefire way to reduce the energy bar. Fortunately, you can partially refill the bar by picking up "Energy Capsules" along the way. In addition, you can also restore some energy by using Moon Atomizers on fallen players.

 

Interval Area

Interval areas act as breakpoints during the quest. Here, the VR Energy Bar stands still, giving players time to exchange for weapons, units, photon arts, technics, and skills at the Recycle Shop.

 

CM Exchange

Challenge Miles act like a form of currency, that can be spent to acquire ★13 weapons at an Exchange Shop. The amount of Challenge Miles you receive is based on the clear rate of the Challenge Quest. 

 

Mile Crystals

You can also obtain additional Challenge Miles by collecting the "Mile Crystals" on the field.

 

Ideal Weapon color

After the quest, head towards the 2nd floor of the ARKS Shopping Lobby to purchase ★13 weapons at the [Challenge Miles Exchange Shop].  Here you can acquire the "Ideal" weapon series, which have a unique characteristic of letting you change their blade colors for free at the Item Lab.

 

This tablet marks the location of your highest record. The color for your tablet shows up as blue, while other players show up as grey. Let's work together and break our previous records.

Challenge Quests also have their own ranking system. These "Challenge Quest Rankings" will be separated into "Individual" and "Shared" Ship rankings. Details for these rankings can be confirmed by accessing the monument in the Challenge Lobby. Winners will receive trophies they can proudly display in their room.

 

Challenge Quest #1: Mission Start!

Our first Challenge Quest will take place across the Forest, Cavern, and Desert fields. In this quest, players will start off barehanded, forcing them to find weapons along the way.

Other Information About Challenge Quests

  • Other players will not be able to pick up items that dropped for you.
  • You can choose to drop the item on the field, so that another player may acquire it.
  • After the challenge quest is over, when you restart the quest or return to the lobby, your character will revert back to level 1. Your photon arts, technics, and skills are unlearned and the items you've acquired in the quest disappear.

 

Challenge Mile Exchange Shop

Earn enough Challenge Miles to acquire these ★13 weapons. Miles can also be spent on other products like Lambda Grinders, Merit Boosters, and more.

 

 

An Extra Dose of Despair

[Mining Base Defense: Despair] and [The Pitch Black Province] have joined the ranks of Extra Hard difficulty. Play the quests for the chance to receive some ★12 weapons.

★12 Weapon Grinding Relief

  • Reduced Meseta Costs for ★12 grinds.
  • Partial relaxing of the maximum grind risk for ★12.

 

Episode 3 Deluxe Package Releases

Nagisa Swimwear

The Episode 3 Deluxe Package releasing March 19th includes item codes for Nagisa and Shizuru's items! The first 30,000 players to enter their codes will also receive the Nagisa Swimwear costume.

 

Nagisa Enters The Lobby

PSO2 Lobby Nagisa

Nagisa will appear in the lobby for a limited time (March 18th ~ April 22nd). Clear her client orders to receive her partner card! You might even find her in some Emergency Trials.

 

Zieg and Badge Shop Update

Zieg Weapon Camo Exchange

Zieg's shop is receiving an update, allowing you to convert weapons from PSO2 Packages into weapon camos! This includes Steel Hearts and Rengokuto Ensa from the Episode 3 Deluxe Package. For example, the Soul of Wopal weapon and 10 Craftsman Seals can be combined at his shop to create a *Soul of Wopal weapon camo!

 

Blue Orakio Jacket

The Badge Exchange Shop will now include new color variations for existing outfits, such as a blue recolor of the Orakio Jacket.

 

AC Scratch: Winners Design 2 [Side B]

Chartelier Courante
シャルテリアクーレント (Chartelier Courent)

The second half of the winning Phantasy Star Festa 2014 item designs will arrive in this scratch, as well as male and female bath robes!

 

Fenrir Code
フェンリルコード (Fenrir Code)
Oval Lord
オーヴァルロード (Oval Load)
Kamuy Koytakarra
カムイコイタッカラF (Kamuy Koytakarra F)
カムイコイタッカラM (Kamuy Koytakarra M)
P Servant
P・サーヴァント (P Servant)
Villas Robe F
ヴィラスローブF (Villas Robe F)
Villas Robe M
ヴィラスローブM (Villas Robe M)
Kokuyōyoku
*コクヨウヨク (Kokuyou Yoku)
Azure Papillon
*アズールパピヨン (Azure Papillon)
Rose of Matador
*ローズオブマタドール (Rose of Matador)
Koume
進化デバイス/小梅 (Evo. Device / Koume)
Nyandrion
進化デバイス/ニャンドリオン (Evo. Device / Nyandrion)

 

 

 

PSO2 JP: Extended Maintenance and Patch (3/04/2015)

March 4th Maintenance

PSO2es Maintenance

Maintenance Contents

  • Server Equipment Maintenance

March 4th Patch

  • Launcher: Version 03.00.01
  • Client: ver. 3.0401.3
  • Patch Size: 33 MB (PC) / 29 MB (Vita)

Campaign Rewards

  • Create A Character and Level Up Campaign #8
  • ARKS Museum: Episode Contest Winners

Magatsu Emergency Quest Changes

The following changes will take place in a future update occurring late March.

  • The first phase of the Magatsu EQ will be updated under a new name, titled "Manifestation of the Calamity."
  • The contents of this quest will not change and will remain basically the same.
  • This new Magatsu EQ will become pre-scheduled only.
  • As a result, [Advent of the Annihilator] will end its run — no longer occurring in the future.

This update arriving in late March will add a second phase to Magatsu. You must now clear the first phase to participate in the second phase.

1st Phase Magatsu Adjustments

  • The 1st phase quest can be completed up to 4 times per ship. After the fourth time, you will no longer be able to accept the quest on the same ship even if you use a different character.
  • Magatsu will have increased shooting resistance in certain areas.
  • Magatsu will have increased ice resistance.
  • Magatsu will have decreased HP on Extra Hard
  • Magatsu will have boosted 10 and 11 star drop rates on XH

Due to the above changes, an All Skill Tree Reset Pass will be distributed.

 

Emergency Quest Schedule

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Eastern / Central / Mountain / Pacific / Hawaii

São Paulo / London / Berlin / Moscow

Bangkok / Philippines / Sydney / Japan

 

Please Note:

  • The Emergency Quest schedule will update automatically during maintenance. Please wait until after maintenance has ended to see the current schedule.
  • Please resync the calendar periodically to receive the latest updates, as the schedule may change at Sega's discretion.
  • Boost Events that occur for 24 hours will appear in this calendar with only their start times.
  • Boost Events that occur for several hours will use the "period" suffix in their titles. Please check the Google Calendar itself to view the event duration.

 

PSO2 x PSO2es Linking Campaign 8

PSO2 x PSO2es Linking Campaign 8

Earn prizes by linking your PSO2 and PSO2es accounts together for the first time!

Campaign Period

  • March 4th ~ 18th

Campaign Qualifications

(1) Play PSO2es during the campaign period to receive these items in PSO2:

  • +100% Tribooster (x5)
  • Free Salon Pass

(2) Play PSO2 during the campaign period and level up to receive these items in PSO2es:

  • Rappy Medal (x30)

Accounts linked prior to the campaign are not eligible for the prizes.

Prize Distribution Date

  • Mid-April