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| − | This article catalogs the history of updates that have occurred in ''Phantasy Star Universe'' from launch to present day. The dates given for each update reference the game's server time which follows [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Standard_Time Pacific Standard Time].<br/> | + | This article catalogs the history of updates that have occurred in ''Phantasy Star Universe'' from launch to present day. The dates given for each update reference the game's server time which follows [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Time_Zone Pacific Time]. |
| − | Most every week, the servers will undergo a maintenance period. During this period, any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PST and ends on Friday generally by 4:00am PST, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred.
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| − | ==Initial state==
| + | Every 2-3 weeks, the servers will undergo a maintenance period during which any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PT and ends on Friday, generally by 4:00am PT, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred. |
| − | Please see [[Updates/October_2006#Update_000|this article]] for details on the initial state of the game.
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| − | ==Update 001==
| + | If you are interested in taking a glimpse at what to expect in future updates, please see our [[Longterm schedule|longterm schedule]]. The data compiled in this list is based on recent updates on the Japanese PC/PS2 servers which the local servers should receive in the coming months. |
| − | Please see [[Updates/November_2006#Update_001|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 002==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_002|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 003==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_003|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 004==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_004|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 005==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_005|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 006==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2007#Update_006|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 007==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2007#Update_007|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 008==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2007#Update_008|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 009==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2007#Update_009|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 010==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2007#Update_010|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 011==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2007#Update_011|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 012==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2007#Update_012|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 013==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2007#Update_013|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 014==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2007#Update_014|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 015==
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| − | '''Date:''' 12th of April maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 13th) to 26th of April maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 27th).
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | No all-new missions were added, but 3 missions were given S2-Rank difficulty.
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| − | ! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
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| − | | Valley of Carnage || S2 || Dagora City: Central District || Flyer Base || Galenigare Canyon: Basin
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| − | | Mine Defense || S2 || Galenigare Canyon: Basin || Galenigare Tunnel Area || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake
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| − | | Tunnel Recapture || S2 || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake || Mining Area || Northern Continent: Ice Plains
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| − | ====Story Missions====
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| − | The seventh of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") was introduced with this update.
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| − | This mission is titled "Protect the Festa", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
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| − | ====Events====
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| − | This update concluded the [[Events#Easter|Easter Event]] introduced in Update 014.
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| − | This update introduced the [[Events#Cherry Blossom|Cherry Blossom Event]] to the game, which will last until Update 016 on the 27th of April.
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| − | ====Other Changes====
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| − | * Two new clothing sets each were added during this update. CASTs can buy parts from the GUARDIANS Colony as well as Moatoob, but the others must travel to Moatoob.
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| − | * The mission selection process has been slightly modified for mission counters which previously had two pages' worth (Agata Islands, Dagora City): Instead of listing possible missions and difficulties all on one screen, you must first select the mission and then the difficulty.
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| − | * Many monsters often seen as "the most annoying monsters in the game" have received a "rebalance" which has unsurprisingly been discovered to mean a downpowering. The list consists of:
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| − | | Mizura || YG-01Z BUG || YG-01K BUGGE || YG-01U BUGGES
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| − | | Goshin || Bul Buna || Bel Pannon || Gaozoran
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| − | * The drop rates of the following monsters was also adjusted (though to what end, we don't know):
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| − | | Armed Servant (Ozuna) || Special Ops (Assault) || Special Ops (Solda) || Delsaban || Carriguine || Jishagara || YG-01U BUGGES
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| − | | Armed Servant (Taguba) || Special Ops (Kanohne) || Go Vahra || Gaozoran || Golmoro || Bil De Vear || GSM-05B Bomalta
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| − | ==Update 016==
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| − | '''Date:''' 26th of April maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 27th) to 10th of May maintenance (from ??:?? to ??:?? on the 11th).
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | No all-new missions were added, but two missions were given S2-Rank difficulty.
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| − | ! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
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| − | | The Eastern Peril || S2 || Agata Island: Sacred Grounds || Ohtoku City Area || Mizuraki Conservation District: Kego Clearing
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| − | | Rogues' Shortcut || S2 || Galenigare Tunnels: Underground Lake || Field Base Area || West Kugu Desert: Field Base
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| − | ====Story Missions====
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| − | The eighth of the series of story missions (still "Episode 2") was introduced with this update.
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| − | This mission is titled "Flash of Ruin", is initiated from Clyez City 5th Floor: GUARDIANS HQ, and is freely repeatable.
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| − | ====Events====
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| − | This update concluded the [[Events#Cherry Blossom|Cherry Blossom Event]] introduced in Update 015.
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| − | ==Update 017==
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| − | '''Date:''' 10th of May maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 11th) to 24th of May maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 25th).
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | No new missions were added, but 4 missions were given S2-rank difficulty.
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| − | ! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
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| − | | Mad Beasts || S2 || Raffon Meadow: Lakeshore Park || Underwater Plant Area || Underwater Plant: Temporary Base
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| − | | Rainbow Beast || S2 || Shikon Archipelago || Agata Islands Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
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| − | | The Holy Ground || S2 || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds || Agata RELICS Site Area || Agata Islands: Sacred Grounds
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| − | | Forested Islands || S2 || Ohtoku City: Central District || Flyer Base || Shikon Archipelago
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| − | ====S-Rank Items====
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| − | Mad Beasts S2 and Rainbow Beast S2 both have level 100+ monsters, and as a result several S-Rank Weapons and Armor boards will drop in these missions.
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| − | ==Update 018==
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| − | '''Date:''' 24th of May maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 25th) to 7th of June maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 8th).
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| − | ====Events====
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| − | This update introduced the [[Wedding Event]], decorating the main lobbies of all three planets and the GUARDIANS Colony with wedding cakes and bells. It is scheduled to conclude on June 7th.
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| − | [[Operation Firebreak]] was also introduced with this update and will conclude on June 28th. Five all new missions were added along with a number of special prizes.
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | With the introduction of [[Operation Firebreak]], the following new missions are currently available.
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| − | ! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
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| − | | Sea of Fire || CBA || Holtes City: East || Flyer Base || Raffon Field Base
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| − | | Burning Garden || CBA || Raffon Field Base || Lakeshore Park || Raffon Lakeshore Park
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| − | | Heatwave Island || CBA || Ohtoku City || Flyer Base || Egam Holy Grounds
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| − | | Flower of Flames || CBA || Egam Holy Grounds || Agata RELICS || Kugo Hot Springs
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| − | | Scorched Valley || CBA || Dagora City || Flyer Base || Ajis Kugu
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| − | ====Available====
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| − | A Grinder Boards are now available at MA-GRMS: Clyez. Also, during the [[Events#Wedding Event|Wedding Event]], you will be able to purchase the rare 11* [[Wedding Cake]] room decoration from the Clyez City Variety Shop.
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| − | For the duration of [[Operation Firebreak]], any Ban-photons you collect can be traded in for various items listed below by accessing a trading mission from the counter at the Clyez City GUARDIANS HQ.
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! Item || Ban-photons
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| − | | Burn Trap || 1
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| − | | Burn Trap G || 5
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| − | | Cave Red || 10
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| − | | BR Burning Poster || 20
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| − | | Scape Doll || 30
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| − | | Jellen || 40
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| − | | Berry Red || 50
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| − | | Shifta || 60
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| − | | Gibarta || 70
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| − | | Gigaline || 80
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| − | | Garment Aura || 99
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| − | ==Update 019==
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| − | '''Date:''' 7th of June maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 8th) to ?? of June maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the ??).
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| − | ====Events====
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| − | This update concluded the [[Events#Wedding Event|Wedding Event]] which was initiated in Update 018. Two new events were introduced, however:
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| − | * [[Events#Parum Standardization Commemoration|Parum Standardization Commemoration]]
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| − | * [[Events#Sonic's Anniversary|Sonic's Anniversary]]
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | Two new [[Operation Firebreak]] missions were added to Parum.
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| − | ! Mission || Ranks || Start Area || Mission Counter || Destination
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| − | | Seabed Blaze || CBA || Holtes City: West || Linear Line Platform || Seabed Plant Temp. Base
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| − | | Urgent Orders || CBA || Seabed Plant Temp. Base || Old Mellvore City || Lake Denes
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| − | ====Items====
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| − | Numerous new high-ranking items can be found from various enemies. Some currently-known items include Twin Kitty Claws, Puyoment Aura and Twin Bearclaw.
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| − | ====Attribute Adjustments====
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| − | Stats for Lou and Ethan in story mode have been slightly adjusted with this update. Lou now exhibits better defense and skill in combat while Ethan has picked up a few new Photon Arts.
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| − | ==Update 020==
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| − | <b>Date:</b> 28 June 2007
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| − | ====Events====
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| − | In this update, the following events were concluded:
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| − | * [[Operation Firebreak]]
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| − | * [[Events#Parum Standardization Commemoration|Parum Standardization Commemoration]]
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| − | * [[Events#Sonic's Anniversary|Sonic's Anniversary]]
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| − | Additionally, the Sonic Statue room decorations from the Sonic's Birthday event were distributed in this update.
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| − | The clothing discount rewards from [[Operation Firebreak]] were also introduced in this update, and are expected to run through the July 13th update: | |
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| − | ! Clothes !! Discount
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| − | | Parum || 25%
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| − | | Neudaiz || 50%
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| − | | Moatoob || 20%
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| − | | CAST Parts || 25%
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | All seven [[Operation Firebreak]] missions have been removed from the game as of this update. However, two Moatoob missions ([[System Defense]] and [[Desert Terror]]) had S2 ranking added. Furthermore, the all-new party mission (akin to [[Bruce's Dungeon]]) [[Her Secret Mission]] has been added to the Neudaiz GUARDIANs branch, with C, B, and A difficulties.
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| − | ====New Items====
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| − | In addition to several new S-Rank board drops, this update added three A-Rank SUV units for CASTs (Blitz, Hegel, and Meteor Attackers). Furthermore, several new long-awaited clothing sets have been added (Braves and Nobles Coat sets for males, Smartia and Bunbun sets for females).
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| − | ==Update 021==
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| − | <b>Date:</b> This update occured on 13 July 2007.
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| − | ====Events====
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| − | The clothing discount period from [[Operation Firebreak]] will be removed during this update. However, it has been announced that the week-long Super Holy Light reward will begin with this update, and the [[Frying Pan]] will be distributed to eligible players.
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| − | Additionally, the Super Holy Light Festival event is set to be introduced on Neudaiz with this update, changing the lobby of Ohtoku City. A unique Room Decoration, the Super Holy Light Festival item, will be available until this event's conclusion.
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | [[Stolen Weapon]], a new co-op boss mission featuring Maggas Magahna will be added to Moatoob in this update, featuring difficulties C through S2. Additionally, S2 difficulty will be added for the following [[Parum]] missions: [[Mad Creatures]], [[Sleeping Warriors]], and [[Plains Overlord]].
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| − | In addition, the following missions are set to be "rebalanced": [[Valley of Carnage]], [[Mine Defense]], [[Tunnel Recapture]], [[Desert Goliath]], [[Lab Recovery]], [[Demons Above]], [[Moonlight Beast]], [[Eastern Peril]] and [[Forest Infiltration]]. [[System Defense]] and [[Desert Terror]] are also going to be "refined." The patch notes state that the rebalanced missions are going to be "streamlined" for better gameplay by removing certain (unspecified) elements, while no specifics have been mention on the "refinements".
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| − | ====Items====
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| − | As mentioned above, the [[Frying Pan]] will be distributed to all who qualify during this update. Additionally, several new S-Ranks will become available in the new S2 Parum missions.
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| − | ====Level Cap====
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| − | In a long-awaited change, the level cap will be raised to 90 during this update.
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| − | ====PC/PS2 Patches====
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| − | Mipmap filter and Sound Buffer options are now available for the PC version, and can be found in the Options section of the launcher menu.
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| − | In addition, the PC/PS2 versions are receiving a significant change to how deaths affect mission rank. If a player dies during a mission, the death will not be counted unless the player returns to the lobby. If the player is resurrected with a Moon Atomizer, Moon Atomizer X, or the TECHNIC Giresta, no penalty will occur. Although not explicitly stated in the update notes, NPC deaths do not impact mission score regardless of if you revive them or allow them to autorevive.
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| − | Enemy speeds in the PC/PS2 version have been lowered in higher-ranking missions.
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| − | Also, in response to the recent incident involving My Room cheats, the PC/PS2 servers have been modified to fix several security flaws.
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| − | ==Update 022==
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| − | <b>Date:</b> 27 July 2007
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | This updated included S2 difficulty for the following missions: [[Demons Above]], [[Moonlight Beast]], [[Grove of Fanatics]], [[Mizuraki Defense]], and [[Desert Goliath]].
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| − | Furthermore, a new online story mission has been added. Chapter 9 is entitled Price of Genocide.
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| − | ====Items====
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| − | Several new S-Rank boards are now available in the S2 missions noted above.
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| − | ==Update 023==
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| − | '''Date:''' 9th of August maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 10th) to 31st of August maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 1st of September).
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| − | ====Events====
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| − | The night skies of Ohtoku City are alight with colorful fireworks in celebration of summertime. From now until the conclusion of this event on September 14, special fireworks called [[De Ragan's Breath]], will be available for purchase in certain item shops. Furthermore, all across Gurhal, the rare [[Jaggo Acte]] can be spotted on certain missions, possibly dropping the [[Ank Bico]] or [[Fireworks]].
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | [[Cost of Research]], a new co-op mission was added. This takes players through one of the Communion of Gurhal's laboratories which is overrun with wild creatures and now threatened by a Zoal Goug. On top of that, three new S2 missions have been added: [[Train Rescue]], [[Endrum Remnants]] and [[The Dual Sentinal]]. And of course, with the new S2s come new high-ranking weapon and board drops.
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| − | ==Update 024==
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| − | '''Date:''' 31st of August maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 1st of September) to 13th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 14th).
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | [[Duel in the Ruins]], a new co-op mission was added. This mission takes Guardians through the Raffon Lakeshore in the middle of the night as they clear a path to a newly discovered entrance to the Denes RELICS. Players must neutralize the De Ragnus that has made the RELICS site its new home. Furthermore, two new S2 missions have been added: [[Satellite of Darkness]] and [[SEED Awakened]]. Many new high-ranking weapon and line shield boards also drop with these new missions.
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| − | ==Update 025==
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| − | '''Date:''' 13th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 14th of September) to 27th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to ??:?? on the 28th).
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| − | ====Lobbies====
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| − | The Ohtoku City fireworks lobby was removed along with related items ([[De Ragan's Breath]]) and rare enemy spawns ([[Jaggo Acte]]).
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | The final chapter of ''Episode 2'', entitled ''Illuminus Ambition'' was added.
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| − | ====Level cap====
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| − | The level cap has been increased from 90 to 100.
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| − | ====New clothes and parts====
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| − | The following parts and clothes were added: [[AMF Army Jacket]], [[AMF ArmyBottomsSet]], [[Vigor Coat]], [[Western Bottoms M]] and [[One-piece Swimwear]].
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| − | ====New SUV weapons====
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| − | [[Rafal Attacker]], [[Sturm Attacker]] and [[Grom Attacker]] were added.
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| − | ====New PM evolution devices====
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| − | [[PM Device GH413]], [[PM Device GH414]], [[PM Device GH423]], [[PM Device GH424]], [[PM Device GH433]], [[PM Device GH434]], [[PM Device GH443]], [[PM Device GH444]], [[PM Device GH453]] and [[PM Device GH454]] were added.
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| − | ====TECHNIC adjustments====
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| − | The support TECHNICs [[Rentis]] and [[Dizas]] have been adjusted so that they only affect the caster.
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| − | ==Update 026==
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| − | '''Date:''' 27th of September maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:00 on the 28th of September) to 18th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:30 on the 19th).
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| − | ====Missions====
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| − | A new co-op mission entitled [[True Darkness]] was added.
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| − | ====Photon arts====
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| − | Numerous new [[PA Fragment]]-traded photon arts were added. The following table lists each new PA as well as its cost.
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| − | | [[Gravity Break]] || Skill || Sword || 75 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Dus Majarra]] || Skill || Spear || 30 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Anga Jabroga]] || Skill || Axe || 99 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Spinning Strike]] || Skill || Saber || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Hikai Shuuha-zan]] || Skill || Dagger || 25 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Mayalee Shot]] || Bullet || Rifle || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Barada Chamga]] || Bullet || Shotgun || 25 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Masei-sou]] || Bullet || Longbow || 75 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Boma Durange]] || Bullet || Grenade || 50 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Phantasm Prism]] || Bullet || Laser cannon || 25 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Twin Penetration]] || Bullet || Twin handgun || 90 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Penetrating Hit]] || Bullet || Handgun || 90 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Yak Maga]] || Bullet || Crossbow || 60 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Masei-shiki]] || Bullet || Card || 60 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Regrant]] || TECHNIC || Rod, wand || 90 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | | [[Megistar]] || TECHNIC || Rod, wand || 25 [[PA Fragment|PAFs]]
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| − | ==Update 027==
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| − | '''Date:''' 18th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:30 on the 19th of October) to 25th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | The long-awaited [[1Up Platinum Cup]] has begun! Two missions are available at Clyez City's newly opened Club Commune, [[Invisible Road]] and [[United Front]]. See the event page for further details.
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| − | ====Seasonal lobbies====
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| − | This update marked the beginning of the Halloween event. Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities were decorated accordingly, and for the duration of the event, the rare [[Rappy Latan]] may be spotted in certain missions.
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| − | ====System changes====
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| − | The Xbox 360 version of the game has received a patch that removed the death penalty from missions, modified enemy speed in high-ranking missions and also fixed a few exploits and security holes.
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| − | ==Update 028==
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| − | '''Date:''' 25th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th of October) to 1st of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:45 on the 2nd).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | As the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] continues, last week's two missions were replaced by a new mission, [[Deadly Brilliance]]. Furthermore, the event trading post has been updated with new items, [[Formalwear]] and [[Formal Dress]].
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| − | ==Update 029==
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| − | '''Date:''' 1st of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:45 on the 2nd of November) to 8th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 9th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | Week three of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] has begun! Last week's mission, [[Deadly Brilliance]] has taken a temporary leave while the new Colony mission, [[Elements of Unrest]] makes its debut. This update also introduces the chance of getting the special items [[Song for Death]] and [[Rappy Suit]]!
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| − | ==Update 030==
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| − | '''Date:''' 8th of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 9th of November) to 15th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 06:30 on the 16th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | This update brings about the fourth and final week of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]]! Now all four missions are available one last time, bringing with them a third bonus mission.
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| − | ==Update 031==
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| − | '''Date:''' 15th of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 06:30 on the 16th of November) to 29th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:30 on the 30th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | This update has ended the [[1Up Platinum Cup]]. Altogether, 4,212,511 Gurhal Check Points were earned!
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| − | ====Season lobbies====
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| − | The Halloween lobbies were removed and replaced by the autumn lobbies in Clyez City and Ohotku City. The [[Autumn Leaves]] decoration also went on sale.
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| − | ====Ambition of the Illuminus update====
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| − | The PC/PS2 servers received a massive update preparing everyone for the upcoming release of ''Ambition of the Illuminus''. The Xbox 360 servers will receive this update November 20th, when the expansion is available for purchase and download on Xbox Live.
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| − | =====System changes=====
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| − | * Players are now able to speak with NPC lobby attendants to move from main lobbies to any field lobbies they have visited following this update.
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| − | * Photon arts caps have been increased from LV30 to LV40, of course depending on restrictions set in place by a player's battle type. Visual indications of a photon art at LV31+ will only be seen by players who have the expansion.
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| − | * The character level cap was increased to LV110, while Guardian type caps have been increased to LV15.
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| − | * Protransers now have a new ability which allows them to see traps without goggles. The goggles must still be used, however, to uncover and disarm traps.
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| − | * Party members are now able to chat during certain cutscenes, such as boss entrances and death scenes.
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| − | * Players are now able to enter first-person mode while seated.
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| − | * A small delay has been added between switching from normal to first-person view, thus resolving certain glitches.
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| − | =====My room, synthesis and grinding=====
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| − | * A new shop search system has been introduced, which allows players to perform much more detailed searches for items in player shops. This update also allows players to view the prices, stats and other information of items in the search results window without having to go to a player's shop. The shop must be visited, of course, if a player wishes to purchase the item.
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| − | * Synthesis success rates have been increased along with the chances of receiving higher elemental attributes on lines shields and striking weapons.
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| − | * Synthesis failure has been adjusted to allow more more unique and varied items to result from a failed synthesis.
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| − | * In the event of a failed weapon grind, the weapon will no longer be destroyed. Instead, any previous successful grinds will be lost and the maximum number of grinds the weapon can handle will be decreased by one.
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| − | =====Battle system=====
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| − | * The new [[Just Attack]] and [[Just Counter]] moves have been introduced. Though usable in ''Phantasy Star Universe'', the full visual effects of these moves will be visible only to ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | * Normal striking attacks will now recover photon points to the weapon being used. Critical hits will recover more PP.
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| − | * The elemental attribute damage equation has been adjusted, allowing for low percentage and non-elemental weapons to inflict more damage than before. Likewise, to balance things out with this change, the base damage and defense of players has been adjusted.
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| − | * Positive stat bonuses now remain on players even while using SUV weapons and nanoblasts.
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| − | * Weapon and line shield drops will now have random elements and percentages added to them.
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| − | * Meseta drops will increase when there are more players in a party.
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| − | * The default for item distribution has been changed to "set random." Furthermore, when the distribution is designated "set random" or "set in order," any Meseta picked up will be divided evenly between party members. "Give finder" will give the full amount to whoever picks it up.
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| − | * Certain low-power photon arts have been tweaked to make them more powerful.
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| − | * Large enemies have received a reduction in stamina, making it possible for even low-level status effects to work against them.
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| − | * The [[Hanzo]] and all Kubara striking weapons have been upgraded to make them work better with photon arts.
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| − | * A rebalance was performed on the following partner machines: GH143, GH423, GH433, GH443 and GH453.
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| − | =====Items and shops=====
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| − | * NPC shops will now pay more for certain items when sold back. Many items, such as various traps, have also received a reduction in price.
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| − | * Certain customization options at Lumilass have received a price reduction.
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| − | * A new trap, [[Burn Trap EX]], was introduced to NPC shops.
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| − | * Many B-rank units have become available in NPC shops.
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| − | =====New missions=====
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| − | Following the release of ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' on November 20, the following new missions will be playable by those who have the expansion.
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Mission counter !! End lobby
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| − | | [[AMF HQ Recovery]] || C-S || Holtes City: West || AMF Headquarters || AMF Metro Platform
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| − | |-
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| − | | [[Military Subway]] || C-S || Metro Linear Platform || Central Command Area || AMF Central Command
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| − | | [[Scarred Planet]] || C-S || Holtes City: East || Flyer Base || Old Rozenom City
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| − | | [[Lightning Beasts]] || C-S || Old Rozenom Base Camp || Paracabana Coast Area || Paracabana Coast
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| − | | [[Sakura Blast]] || C-S || Kugo Hot Springs || Saguraki Area || Saguraki C.D.
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| − | | [[Caves of Ice]] || C-S || Vio Tonga || Granigs Mine Area || Granigs Mine
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| − | | [[Awoken Serpent]] || C-S || Granigs Mine || Voloyal Area || Casino Voloyal
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| − | |}
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| − | These new missions will introduce numerous new enemies as well as item drops.
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| − | | |
| − | =====New weapons, items and types=====
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| − | * ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players will have access to four new weapon categories: whips, slicers, shadoogs and madoogs.
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| − | * New clothing and parts will be released for all races.
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| − | * [[Chikki Kyoren-jin]] and [[Visshi Grudda]], two new photon arts, will be released.
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| − | * [[Acrofighter]] and [[Acrotecher]] are available to ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | | |
| − | ==Update 032==
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| − | '''Date:''' 29th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:30 on the 30th of November) to 13th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 14th).
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| − | | |
| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup rewards====
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| − | This update marks the beginning of the rewards period earned during the [[1Up Platinum Cup]]. The reward period originally was planned to last for two weeks, but due to a rollback being necessary on the 360 servers, the reward period has been extended to a total of three weeks. Rewards include:
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| − | * Super Holy Light for all races.
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| − | * Free makeovers at Lumilass.
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| − | * 50% discount on all clothes and parts.
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| − | * 15% increase to all weapon and line shield synthesis success rates.
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| − | * Free [B] [[Twin Fluor. Bulbs]] delivered to all players' common boxes. (This must be claimed by January 31, 2008.)
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| − | | |
| − | ====Episode 3 begins====
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| − | Despair and Hope, the first chapter of ''Episode 3'' was released. This mission is exclusive to ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | | |
| − | ====New missions====
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! Mission name !! Ranks !! Start lobby !! Mission counter !! End lobby
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| − | |-
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| − | | [[Sacred Stream]] || C-S || Ohtoku City || COG: Pavilion of Air || Pavilion of Air: Top
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| − | |-
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| − | | [[White Beast]] || C-S || Pavilion of Air: Top || Shitenkaku Area || Shitenkaku
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| − | |}
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| − | ====New lobbies====
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| − | With the new missions come two new lobbies, [[Pavilion of Air: Top]] and [[Ohtoku: Shitenkaku]]. Shitenkaku features a special NPC who, when given Meseta, will give players a "fortune." This has a chance of increasing or decreasing one's photon fortune for part of the day. Furthermore, there is also an offertory box where players can donate items in hopes of getting special items in return.
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| − | | |
| − | ====New clothes and parts====
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| − | A number of new clothing and parts sets were released for ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | * Fujifiji Set (male clothes)
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| − | * Kouze Set (male clothes)
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| − | * Hulauna Set (female clothes)
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| − | * Vatavara Set (female clothes)
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| − | * Apollos Set (male parts)
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| − | * Bacolone Set (female parts)
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| − | | |
| − | ====New room items====
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| − | [[Casino Voloyal]]'s prize counter has been updated with new decorations and music discs. New decorations were added to Clyez City's Variety Shop.
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| − | | |
| − | ====New weapons and line shields====
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| − | With the new missions, numerous new weapon and line shield boards were added as possible drop items.
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| − | | |
| − | ====Season lobby end====
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| − | The autumn lobby decorations in Clyez and Ohtoku Cities were removed.
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| − | ==Update 033==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2007#Update_033|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 034==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2007#Update_034|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 035==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2008#Update_035|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 036==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2008#Update_036|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 037 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2008#Update_037|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | | |
| − | == Update 038 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_038|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | | |
| − | == Update 039 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_039|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | | |
| − | == Update 040 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_040|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 041 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_041|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | | |
| − | == Update 042 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2008#Update_042|this article]] for details on this update.
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| | + | {{General Info}} |
Every 2-3 weeks, the servers will undergo a maintenance period during which any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PT and ends on Friday, generally by 4:00am PT, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred.
If you are interested in taking a glimpse at what to expect in future updates, please see our longterm schedule. The data compiled in this list is based on recent updates on the Japanese PC/PS2 servers which the local servers should receive in the coming months.
