[Multiplatform] Phantasy Star Universe

I'm pissed off that both Best Buy, AND J&R say NOTHING about the PC version. EBgames has it though, and it comes with the soundtrack!

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If you have a good enough PC to run it, I STRONGLY recommend getting that version over the PS2 one. The PS2 one suffers from slowdown when there's a lot of monsters on screen. (which is very often)

How ya doing, buddy?

The game just patched 4 times in a row for me, and it's doing it now for a fifth time. I got the PC version. Is this supposed to happen?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Well, just about every MMO has lots of problems like this on their first day. I fixed my patching problem by turning off a few internet security programs. Now the server seems to be down though. >_< I'll be working for about 2 hours then i'll be back for some gaming. If anyone wants to meet up, hit me up on aim.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

If you download it, you'll have problems getting it to work online because of the DNAS. Anyway here's my character info

Name: Frosty Buns
Race: Beast
Class: Hunter
Version: PC

I was speaking idiomatically.

You can buy the dual wield sabers in the weapon shop. The icon on the left is two sabers crossed. There's a few other weapons like this. Just look at the icons. The skill for the dual knuckles = boss killer!

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Yeah the personal machine does give you some backup in dungeons later. If i'm not mistaken the stats that go up are (from top to bottom) Attack, Range, and Technic. Could be wrong though.

FELIPE NO

I hear the 360 servers are currently nearly deserted.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by SailorDaravon

Dual wield sabers are the ones that are not crossed. The icon with the two weapons crossed are daggers.

EDIT: Well they're not crossing my fault, but they are the one with the 2 sabers. Here's a pic. It's the one I have highlighted.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by SailorDaravon

I also LOVE the body options with the casts, you can make some cool stuff. I think the body/clothes shops sell things you can't start with as well, looking forward to what I can do. Also looking forward to playing as a cast, since I always played human before.

You, indeed, can buy more clothes/parts that you cannot use when you first create your character.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Well you don't HAVE to pick a Newman to be a force, but Newmans are forces from the start. You can pick a Human and change into one using the HQ.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Well it's simple really. There's rod and staff. Rod can hold 2 techs, and staff can hold 4. Just gotta bind whatever techs you want to them. You can buy more than one of the same rod/staff if you wanna hold more arts. You can just switch em on the fly.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by SOLDIER

I had my first real mission today in Parum, joining a six man group in an area with lvl 16 enemies and a boss. It was pretty intense, but definetely fun. I was quite underleveled, but still contributed nicely, and leveled up twice (lvl 7 now).

Some new comments and questions.

1. The game suffered serious slowdown when the area crowded with enemies and six party members. Any chance an update could fix this later on?

2. I also dislike the lag in having characters appear (they start of as greyish dolls that later materialize after 10 seconds or so). Can an update fix this too?

3. Is there a way to keep Party Chat on after each text entry? I would switch it to party chat, say something, but then it's back to Public Chat after.

4. When making chat macros, can you save the cut-in feature for each macro (ie. always have an angry expression when bringing up a saved sentence)?

5. When joining a mission already in progress, is there a way to find out how far ahead the group is before joining the mission? I hate having to catch up, then have the mission end before I even get to attack anything.

6. When synthesizing materials, does the PM's stats/rank increase with each successful synthesis?

7. Do synthesis boards dissapear after being used once, or can they be used repeatedly?

8. What's a good way to make money (one person told me to get high ranks in the missions)?

9. What is the purpose of mission poitns?

10. How do you upgrade weapons? Do you go the upgrade shop or can you upgrade yourself via synthesis?

11. How do you open the shortcut for items (healing items, etc)?

12. I purchased a technic, and then "learned" it. Is that all I need to do, or do I have to equip it to something?

That's it for now. Sorry for all the questions, but the manual isn't very concise and I don't know the best community for this game yet.

I hope we can arrange a get-together soon. I'm enjoying the game now, but I know it would be a lot more fun to go dungeon-hunting with regulars.

For #3: If you're on the PC version. You can just press F12 2 times. The problem with this though, is that the chat log gets in your way.

For #5: Aside from what miles said, you can also check the checkpoint once you go inside the mission. If the party has been activating them, then you should be able to take a good guess at where they are.

For #10: Also aside form what miles said, the weapno has to be of the same manufacturer to upgrade it at those shops. Remember to carry a grinder too!


Is anyone gonna be on tommorow? I haven't been able to play much lately due to school/work, but i'm free tommorow. Perhaps we can set up another party meet up time for the people that missed out
today.

EDIT: Dammit, I didn't notice tha there was a page 6 before posting this. Sorry!

I was speaking idiomatically.

Is 12 PM EST too early for anyone? I'll be on the game as Frosty Buns now. I'll make a GFF room in Parum Universe 17 for anyone who wants to trade cards real quick.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

You gotta wait for them to unlock more planets for the rest of the technics/photon arts. It really blows, but just gotta be patient with them. >:|

FELIPE NO

Hey Sailer, i'm on now too. Can team up if ya want.

Originally Posted by JasonTerminator

Dammit, I really, really wanna play the game.

I'm tempted to just buy the PC version and fuck with the .ini file and see if it'll run in my resolution, and I suppose I could play boxed if I must.

I'm sure I'll get a cheaper price soon though, since PC games drop really fucking fast (Sometimes. Depends on the game.)

Plus, FFXII and Gears of War are out soon, and I'm spending enough with them.

Damn my impulses.

The game require no CD key, so you can just find the ISO, mount it, and buy a hunters license, and you're good to go!

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Guest

I finally got the game last night for PC, but I can't buy a Hunter's Liscense yet. Their servers must be getting raped by all the new subscribers. Is the name policy the same as PSO, where two or more people can have the same name?

Yeah, I believe so.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I got owned today. I thought female beast hunters could use magic. I was wrong, and I wasted a lot of meseta. >:|

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Alright, i'm already chilling at the juice bar on universe 16. I'll stay there till 5 but will be AFK on and off till then. I'll see you guys there!

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

We started a mission already. We're at Neudaiz universe 16.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

We're headed back to the first area now.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Cancel that, we're chilling at the juice bar again lol. Meet us there ASAP! Universe 16.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by SCHWARZE-5

I *officially* hate Manny Biggz. He just locked me out of Da Regan!! >_<

Well you got back at my by soloing the last 10% of his HP!

FELIPE NO

You should join up with us!

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I'm sitting at the juice bar now. Universe 16.

Jam it back in, in the dark.