Concerning the Drop System of the New Dark Falz…

Dark Falz

Today, Sakai wanted to answer some questions concerning the new Dark Falz! You may have noticed that the annihilation rate—shown at the top part of the screen—increases after defeating Apos Dorios. This system is set up in a way so that the percentage counts towards the rare drop rate.  In other words, if the annihilation rate is 145%, then the second phase will apply a [+145% Rare Drop Rate]. The highest annihilation rate you can achieve is 200%, and as of May 16th, 2014, none of the ships so far have made it to that number. He thinks they may have judged the annihilation rate too harshly, so they're thinking about ways to address it.

In addition, players have noticed another hidden mechanic in the drop system. Based on the number of times you defeat Apos Dorios, increases the number of drops in the second phase. However, you just have to defeat four of them to attain that drop number cap. Please take note of this because it increases the burden on the servers when high level players defeat them several times over on low difficulty settings.

In the future, they plan to not only examine the situation with the annihilation rate, but to take small steps in reducing the server load during a pre-scheduled emergency quest.

In other news, the next PSO2 Live Broadcast is scheduled for May 27th. Details will be posted on the official site in the future.

Other Stuff

  • [PSO2es] Rappy Special Survey has reopened!

PSO2 JP: PSO2es iOS Launch + Maintenance (5/14/2014)

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Hello! Welcome to the maintenance post. But before we start, we'd like to introduce a new type of currency known as [iAC].

PSO2es iOS Version

  • Launching May 14th, 2014

PSO2es iOS Recommended Devices

  • iPhone4S+
  • iPad  (3rd Gen)
  • iPad  (4th Gen)
  • iPad Air
  • iPad mini  (1st Gen)
  • iPad mini  (2nd Gen)

PSO2es iOS Requirements

  • iOS 6.0+
  • 300 MB+ (3GB for Optional Content)
  • App Store Connected Account
  • Internet Connection

PSO2es iOS version can be downloaded from the App Store. (Be sure to search for guides on how to download from the Japanese App Store.)

Cash Items can be purchased through the use of iArks Cash. Arks Cash from the PC/Vita/Android version can not be used in the iOS version. iArks Cash purchased from the iOS version can not be used in the PC/Vita/Android version.

iArks Cash can not be used after transferring data from the iOS version to the Android version, however, if you transfer data back to the same iOS account, whatever iAC was left over can be used.

PSO2 Maintenance Ended

PSO2es Maintenance Extended

PSO2es Maintenance Contents

  • Rare chip scratch update

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New Service

  • iOS Version Launched.

New Chips (Bearers of Light and Dark)

  • Matoi: Greatly increases light values for a limited time.
  • Gettemhart: Greatly increases dark values for a limited time.
  • Melphonsina: Greatly increases wind values for a limited time.

Chip Scratch Reorganization

  • esScratch 「esスクラッチ」 :  This scratch can be played with AC/iAC and contains rare chips, costumes, and parts.
  • Medal Scratch  「メダルスクラッチ」: This scratch can be played with Rappy Medals and contains rare chips.
  • Though both scratches have similar chip content, the esScratch will also contain Costumes/Parts.

 

Recycle Shop

Recycle Shop

  • Get rid of unwanted chips and items in exchange for other chips and items like Dudu, Monica, PA/Techs, weapons, and recovery items.

Quest Update

  • New Arks Quest
  • Special Quest [United Rendezvous] until May 21st's maintenance
  • In this special quest you can acquire the Sleeping Rappy Chip as a special reward. This chip is highly effective when used as materials during chip grinding.

Daily Quest Reorganization

New Daily Quests will appear making it easy to obtain grinders or weapons for each class.

Area Name Changes

  • Monday Exploration Quest > Braver Weapon Exploration Quest
  • Tuesday Exploration Quest > Force Weapon Exploration Quest
  • Wednesday Exploration Quest > Extra Class Weapon Exploration Quest
  • Thursday Exploration Quest > Hunter Weapon Exploration Quest
  • Friday Exploration Quest > Ranger Weapon Exploration Quest
  • Weekend Exploration Quest > Weapon Grinding Quest

Initially, Rappy Special Survey was temporarily suspended but it has now reopened!

Chip releasing materials are also obtainable in the new daily quests.

 

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Emergency Quest Schedule

Boost Event 49

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▲▲ Eastern Daylight Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

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▲▲ Japanese Standard Time ▲▲
Please [Refresh] the calendar after maintenance has ended!

 

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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.
  • If you are using a mobile device or an external application, please [sync] the calendar after maintenance has ended.
  • Boost Events are now included in the calendar.

 

Client Order Campaign #53

Client Order Campaign 53

 Clear Hans' client orders to earn several items!

Campaign Period

  • May 14th ~ May 21st's maintenance

Qualifying Client Orders

(1) Clear Hans' client order 「幻影操手の輪舞」 Phantom Duelists to receive:

  • +50% EXP Booster (x2)
  • Grind Risk Reducer +1 (x2)

(2) Clear Hans' client order 「波濤を駆ける脅威」 Menace of the Rough Sea to receive:

  • Ability Affixing Success +10% (x2)
  • Grind Risk Reducer +1 (x2)

Prize Distribution Date

  • May 28th at the Visiphone after maintenance.

 

New Registration Campaign #9

Registration Campaign 9

Register a new Phantasy Star Online 2 account and earn prizes!

Campaign Period

  • May 14th ~ June 11th's maintenance

Campaign Qualifications

Everyone who signs up for a new Phantasy Star Online 2 account will receive:

  • Evo. Device / Green Puyo
  • Celesta Riser/ Nacht [Gunslash]
  • +50% EXP Booster (x4)

If you registered prior to the start of the campaign, you will not qualify for the prizes.  If you login during the campaign period without creating a character, you will not qualify for the prizes.

Prize Distribution Date

  • Late June at the Visiphone.

PSO2 JP: In The Driving Rain 2

[In the Driving Rain 2] emergency quest will be released on May 21st! This quest takes place in the forest, where Darkers and Naberius natives spawn as level 70 enemies on Super Hard. The quest has been updated to use a multi-party area from the start, with a map that's easy to play in!

Roseo Parasol

Frog Rappies will appear on the field between May 21st through June 11th. They'll drop new items like Twin Machine Gun シャボンラッピーガン [Soap Rappy Gun] and Gunslash weapon camo 「*ロゼオパラソーレ」 Roseo Parasol.

 

Extreme Quest Expansion

Tundra mechs

[Extreme Quest: Tundra and Mechs] stages 61 ~ 70 feature varying combinations of formidable opponents. Expect rare bosses like King Varder or Tranzexia to appear. Clear all 70 stages to receive even more scarlet ores than ever before!

 

F. Continent Team Room

Skylands Team Room 2

Its beauty changes with the passage of time.

Islands of various heights float among a sea of clouds. Players can catapult and jump around the islands to enjoy breathtaking views and discover hidden passages.

 

Twinkle Splash AC Scratch

Officer Coat

オフィサーコート Officer Coat

Costumes to wear on a rainy day along with Quarry inspired outfits.

Aquaria Coat

アクエリアコート Aquaria Coat

Frog Rappy Suit

フログ・ラッピースーツ Frog Rappy Suit

PSO2 Novel

PSO2 Novel

On June 16th, PSO2 will release its very first novel titled "Phantasy Star Online 2 – Side Stories." It will go on sale for 1,296 Yen. Those who purchase it can receive some item codes, details will be revealed at a later time.