PSO2 JP: Seabed Update Part 1 (11.13.2013)

Today's Update

New Photon Arts

  • New Bullet Bow and Katana Photon Arts

New Field and Bosses

Seabed

Seabed Field

Seabed Field

  • Free Field Quest: 海底探索 Seabed Exploration
  • Arks Quest: 海底地域生態調査 Seabed Ecological Survey
  • Arks Quest: ウォパル救助隊 Wopal Rescue Party
  • Arks Quest: デコル・マリューダ討伐 Decol Maluda Extermination

New Bosses

  • ビオル・メデューナ Biol Meduna
  • デコル・マリューダ Decol Maluda

New Interrupt Events, Client Orders, Daily Orders, and Team Orders

 

carta

Aculcarta アクルカータ [Wand]

 

Neck

ネックジェンヌ Neqsienne (?) [Launcher]

 

 

New Latent Abilities

  • Added new Latent Abilities
  • Added latent abilities to some per-existing weapons.

FUN Shop

  • Message Board and Digi Ichi added

My Room Shop

  • My Room Shop Lineup Updated

New Items in the Net Cafe Shop

  • Capsule A (10 set)
  • Capsule B (10 set)
  • Capsule C (10 set)

Other Features

  • Added a setting in options to initialize the position and sizes of all windows
  • Added a cancel function for the Item Trading Password.
  • In the "Comments w/ Good Jobs" section within your communication history, it will now display if a Good Job was sent from the Team Room BBS.
  • In the Emergency Trial rewards screen, it will not only display the reward item's category icon, but if the reward is 7 star or higher, it will play a sound effect and show a rare icon.
  • Adjusted the overall frequency voices are played mainly when charging an attack with a katana.
  • Made it easier to understand the turret chair's damage level while in use.
  • For Enemy Attack Rankings, it will no longer increase the boost rates for the targeted enemy since that's tied to making the enemies stronger.
  • When you are in a Beauty Salon and a party leader accepts a quest, you will now see a quest acceptance message after you leave the salon.
  • An Emergency Trial to defeat the rare enemy "Tagamikazuchi" or "Rappies" may occur in the Border Break Emergency Quest.  In addition, the song, "Udonge," will play when Cougar NX spawns.
  • Adjusted the facial expressions that are shown in the Operator Window.
  • After clearing a quest, you will not be able to rechallenge that quest from the camp ship if a party member does not meet the conditions for that quest.
  • NPC specific Client Orders can be cleared even if you bring a Support/Friend/Free Partner along.
  • In the Beach areas, the weather will change to rain when Mr. Umblla's Emergency Trial occurs.
  • A message will display when transferring an item to storage that was obtained through a present box.
  • It will now display a confirmation screen when setting up a symbol art in the SA Projector.
  • Added a function in the Team Member List window that allows you to invite a team member to your party or transfer to their block.
  • An icon will display overhead when you can obtain an Extreme Pass from Pudding.
  • Added a tab to show the most recently used lobby actions in the Quick Menu's Lobby Action section. (Just to note, this list populates from Lobby Actions that are used from the Quick Menu)
  • It will now display explanations for each entry for "Team Room Expansion" and "Team Expansion" at the team counter.
  • A Quest Boost icon will display at the quest counter.
  • Adjusted the sorting order of entries in the Friend Partner Registration window
  • Added explanations for some icons within certain entries in the help or tutorial menus.
  • Added a setting in options on whether to display the event focus popup.
  • Added a setting in options that can change the color of names overhead players in other parties. This will also affect the color of names that appear in the "Nearby Characters" window.
  • Enemies that spawn within an emergency trial that are out of range will still be displayed on the Radar Map.
  • You can now change the camera settings separately for Normal or TPS view in options.
  • Added a function in options to toggle the display of Symbol Arts
  • Appended some text to the contents of the in-game email after a friend request is complete.
  • When you can no longer accept client orders from a character that appears for a limited time (Xie basically), that character will no longer show up in the client order list.
  • Rare Container Ranking has returned.
  • Innocent Appearance, Defensive Stance, Mental Alignment, Circuit Breakout, Direct Assault Latent ability effectiveness has increased.
  • Latent Ability "Perfect Calamity" level 1 and level 2 values have increased.
  • Made it easier to clear Mr. Umblla's emergency trial
  • Relaxed the friendship conditions to receive a present from Franka
  • Adjusted the enemy respawn frequency and range during a PSE Burst
  • Relaxed some of the damage from floating mines in Very Hard.
  • Relaxed the amount of times you mash a button to activate devices in quests and such.
  • 7 ~ 9 star weapons will drop way more often from lv 21 ~ 60 boss-class enemies.
  • Added PP+1 effect to some enemy souls.
  • Corrected a bug wherein a Friend Partner would not use Na Megid or Na Barta
  • The clear conditions for Klotho's Very Hard TA Client Orders have changed so that you may clear them on Very Hard or higher difficulties.

 

PSO2 Maintenance, Patch, and Campaigns: 11/13/2013

This week's maintenance will occur between 9PM ~ 3AM EST. Today's update will add the Seabed field, a new katana and bullet bow PA, new latent abilities, and a gunner themed AC scratch.

November 13th Maintenance

  • 11/13/2013 @ 11:00 ~ 17:00 JST

November 13th Update

Boost Event

booost

Boost Event

  • 11.14: All Quests receive +50% EXP / +50% Rare Drop Boost
  • 11.15: All Quests receive +50% Rare Drop Boost and Rare Enemy Chances
  • 11.16: The Seabed Area receives +50% EXP
  • 11.17: The Seabed Area receives +50% EXP
  • 11.18: All Quests receive +50% Rare Drop Boost
  • 11.19: The Seabed Area receives +50% EXP

Time-slot Boost Event for the Seabed Area

All dates and time apply for Japanese Standard Time. If you play in the Seabed area during the times listed above, you can experience a +100% EXP, Rare Drop Boost, or Rare Enemy Chance depending on the schedule. Click the pink links above to convert to your timezone.

 

Approaching Dark Arms Japanese Standard Time Schedule

11.13 23:00
11.14 23:00
11.15 20:00
11.16 23:00
11.17 23:00
11.18 20:00
11.19 23:00

Approaching Dark Arms Eastern Standard Time Schedule

11.13 9:00AM
11.14 9:00AM
11.15 6:00AM
11.16 9:00AM
11.17 9:00AM
11.18 6:00AM
11.19 9:00AM

 

Trick or Treat 2 Japanese Standard Time Schedule

11.14 10:00 20:00
11.15 23:00
11.16 10:00
11.17 10:00
11.18 23:00

Trick or Treat 2 Eastern Standard Time Schedule

11.13 –        8:00PM
11.14 6:00AM  
11.15 9:00AM 8:00PM
11.16 8:00PM
11.18 9:00AM

Client Order Campaign -31-

CO CAmpaign 31

Clear some client orders from Hans this week to win several prizes.

Campaign Period

  • 11/13 ~ 11/20's Maintenance

Qualifying Client Orders

(1) Clear Hans Client Order 進撃の剣角獣 Charging Swordhorns to receive:

  • +50% EXP (x2) and Grind Risk Reduction (+1) (x2)

(2) Clear Hans Client Order 海底を這う海王種 Seabed Crawlers(?) to receive:

  • +50% Rare Drop Boost (x2) and Grind Risk Reduction (+1) (x2)

Prize Distribution Date

  • 11/27 at the Visiphone

PSO2 Live Broadcast 14 Recap

Lottie and Lubert Partner Card

Lottie and Lubert Partner Cards

 

Super Hard TA

Super Hard Time Attack Quests

Time Attack Client Orders

  • Klotho's Very Hard TACOs will be changed to allow you to clear them on "Very Hard or Higher" difficulties.

 

Fate Stay and Prisma Illya

AC Scratch Phantasm Artifact

Late November Collab

  • Fate/stay night and Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Costumes, weapon camos, and voice tickets will be available.

Fate Stay Weapon Camos

Fate Stay Weapon Camos

  • 乖離剣エア Ea: Sword of Rupture (Sword)
  • 約束された勝利の剣 Excalibur: Sword of Promised Victory (Sword and Katana)
  • 偽・螺旋剣 Fake Spiral Sword (Bullet Bow)
  • 宝石剣ゼルレッチ Jewel Sword Zelretch (Gunslash and Wand)
  • 干将・莫耶 Kanshou and Bakuya (Twin Dagger)
  • マジカルルビー Magical Ruby (Wand)

 

Badge Exchange Shop

Badge Exchange Shop Update

Arks Badge Blue Exchange Items

  • 宇宙の泉 Cosmo Fountain
  • サボテチェア Cactachair
  • フェームフラッグ Fame Flag (Weapon Camo)
  • ミリオネア Millionaire (Weapon Camo)

Cradle of Darkness EQ

Cradle of Darkness Emergency Quest

 

December Update

Chrismas Lobby

Christmas Event 2013

December Update

  • Christmas Lobby until 12/31
  • Christmas Bingo until 1/15
  • Saint Rappy and Saint Mr. Umblla

Merry Christmas On Ice 2

Merry Christmas on Ice 2

Merry Christmas on Ice 2

  • Bird Darkers
  • Naura Cake Shop
  • Christmas Decorations in the Tundra

 

New BR PAs

New Braver PAs

New Katana Photon Arts

  • シュンカシュンラン  Shunka-shunran
  • フドウクチナシ Fudou-kuchinashi

New Bullet Bow Photon Arts

  • バニッシュアロウ Banish Arrow
  • ラストネメシス Last Nemesis

 

Very Merry Christmas

Very Merry Christmas Scratch

 Very Merry Christmas AC Scratch

  • Colorful new Santa Dresses
  • ARKS Coat
  • Saint Rappy Suit
  • Reindeer Suit

Mining Base Defense

Mining Base Defense

  • 12 Player Quest
  • Defend the Base as enemies attack in waves.
  • New Boss: ダーク・ビブラス Dark Bibras
  • Players are ranked at the 'Wave Results' screen.
  • A new opening movie will be released.

 

Special Phrase

Special Phrase 2

 PSO2 Special Keyword

Special Phrase: にじゅうろくたろう

  • Say the special phrase in chat between now through November 20th's maintenance to receive 5 Blue Arks Badges.
  • Use these badges to trade for the new items at the Badge Exchange Shop
  • These Arks Badges will be distributed sometime in the future.

 

 Other Stuff

Music COllection

Phantasy Star Music Collection 2000-2007

PS Music Collection 2000 ~ 2007

  • Release Date: 12/25
  • Contains: 10 CDs and 1 DVD
  • Price: 16,800 Yen
  • Item Codes: A Piano Mat, DJ Booth, PSO Ep 1, 2, and 4 BGM Discs for all stages.
  • Each BGM disc contains different "Tunes" you can change on the fly.

Other Stuff

  • Sakai and FFXIV Producer, Naoki Yoshida, will chat in issue #555 of Dengeki Playstation. In that issue you can receive an item code for the Polytan mag.

 

Arks Grand Prix PC Division

 Weapon camo designs from team "Love Phoenix."

 

ARKS Grand Prix Vita Division

 Weapon camo designs from team "Oblivion."