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'''Photon points''', abbreviated '''PP''', are points which weapons consume through the use of [[photon arts]], with the exception of ranged weapons which will consume PP regardless of a [[bullets|bullet]] being linked to the weapon.  A weapon's PP is indicated on the action palette by two numbers in the format current PP/maximum PP.  As PP is consumed, the numerator will decrease until it reaches a point in which it can no longer meet the minimum requirement of PP to use a [[photon arts|photon art]] or fire a shot.  At this point, the weapon's PP must be recharged in order to continue using any attack which requires PP.  The denominator, or maximum PP, is a fixed amount which can be increased only though the upgrade process of [[weapon grinding]].
  
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[[Image:WeaponDisplay.JPG|thumb|right|These Twin Handguns have 185 PP out of a maximum 406]]
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== PP consumption ==
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All weapon categories (with the exception of [[RCSMs]]) have a PP stat which is depleted through the use of [[photon arts]], and in the case of ranged weapons, by firing normal shots.  While the same basic principles of PP consumption apply to all weapons, there are a few minor variances between the three main categories.
  
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Photon Points (generally abbreviated as ''PP'') are a numerical indicator of the amount of power a [[weapon]] has left. This power is used for various [[Photon Arts]], which are divided into three categories; [[Skills]] for [[Melee Weapons]], [[Bullets]] for [[Ranged Weapons]], and [[Techniques]] for [[Casting Weapons]].
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=== Striking weapons ===
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Striking weapons consume PP only when using powerful [[photon arts]] known as [[skills]].  If a weapon's PP becomes too low to supply a skill with the minimum required PP to initiate an attack, you must recharge the weapon in order to continue using the attack.  Otherwise, you can continue to perform normal attacks with the weapon while its PP recharges naturally.
  
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=== Melee Weapons ===
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=== Ranged weapons ===
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Ranged weapons consume PP through the use of [[bullets]], special [[photon arts]] which imbue the weapon with unique elemental or special properties.  Unlike striking weapons however, they also require photon points for firing normal shots.  Once a ranged weapon has depleted its photon points, it cannot be used until it has been at least partially recharged.  [[RCSMs|Ranged combat support machines]] are the one exception to this category, as they do not have a PP stat, and therefore can continue to attack indefinitely.
  
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For [[Melee Weapons]] such as [[Sabers]], [[Knuckles]] and [[Swords]], PP is used to power special attacks which can be included in combos, known as [[Skills]]. If the amount of PP a melee weapon has left is too low to cover the cost of the Skill, the Skill cannot be used until enough PP is restored to use the attack. The weapon remains perfectly usable otherwise.
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=== TECHNIC weapons ===
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TECHNIC weapons drain PP by casting [[TECHNICs]], a category of [[photon arts]] which are elemental in nature, and exhibit both attack and support properties.  Like ranged weapons, TECHNIC weapons require PP for their attacks, but unlike any other weapon category, they must have a photon art linked to them in order to be used at all.
  
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=== Ranged Weapons ===
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== PP restoration ==
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[[Image:PhotonCharger.JPG|thumb|right|Photon Charger]]
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For [[Ranged Weapons]], including [[Handguns]], [[Longbows]], and [[Machineguns]], PP is used to power standard attacks; since [[Bullet]] [[Photon Arts]] are passive, usually giving a special element and status effect to a ranged weapon, and increasing their [[power]] while decreasing their [[accuracy]]. When the PP of the weapon is depleted, it cannot fire at all until PP is restored. Anybody using ranged weapons, and [[Rangers]] especially, need to be careful of PP management when firing them, and also need to bring a number of different guns so that they do not run out of PP in battle, and be forced to melee.
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A weapon's photon points can be restored in the following ways:
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* All weapons restore PP automatically over time.  Regeneration rates are unique to each weapon and also vary based on your [[Types|type]], but by simply having a weapon equipped in your hands, any PP which has been drained from it will recharge over time.
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=== Casting Weapons ===
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* [[Photon Charge]]s and [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s can be used to refill a weapon's PP. When used from the action palette, a [[Photon Charge]] will replenish only the currently equipped weapon's PP. (If you have two single-handed weapons equipped, both will be fully recharged.)  [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s, however, will recharge your entire palette of weapons.
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* [[Photon Charger]]s are floating, glowing cubes which can be found in lobbies and in many missions. These devices allow you to pay a fee to completely recharge the PP of all weapons in your inventory.  The amount paid for the service depends on the total amount of PP being recharged.
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The [[Photon Arts]] of [[Casting Weapons]] -- [[Techniques]] -- work similar to [[Skills]], though these weapons cannot be used for any other kinds of attacks, ruling out the ability to make combos as well. Techniques have more applications than other Photon Arts as well, and as such will be a [[Force]]'s main way of attacking, supporting and healing. Thus, again, PP management is important, as is carrying multiple weapons with different sets of Techniques of them and switching between them. It is important to note that since Techniques can only be attached to casting weapons, and since these can only be used by Forces, in order to use these, [[Hunters]] and [[Rangers]] would need to have their class changed first.
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* When using striking weapons, hitting enemies with normal attacks will aid the natural regeneration rate, allowing you to recover PP faster. Furthermore, successful exact attacks will recharge even more photon points.
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[[Image:PhotonChargeCube.JPG|thumb|right|A cube used to charge the PP of weapons for a small fee]]
 
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== Restoring PP ==
 
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PP can be restored in the following ways:
 
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* By using a [[Recovery Items|Photon Charge]]; these can be bought from [[Shops]], but are quite expensive.
 
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* By using a [[Photon Charger]]; these can be found in [[Cities]] and [[Outposts]], and may appear once or twice in certain areas during a [[Mission]]. They charge a small fee, depending on the amount off PP to be restored.
 
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* Using the automatic regeneration function, by just wearing the weapon. More info in [[Weapons]] and [[Types]].
 

Latest revision as of 03:49, 20 May 2010

PP gauge showing that these twin handguns have 185 PP left out of a maximum 406.

Photon points, abbreviated PP, are points which weapons consume through the use of photon arts, with the exception of ranged weapons which will consume PP regardless of a bullet being linked to the weapon. A weapon's PP is indicated on the action palette by two numbers in the format current PP/maximum PP. As PP is consumed, the numerator will decrease until it reaches a point in which it can no longer meet the minimum requirement of PP to use a photon art or fire a shot. At this point, the weapon's PP must be recharged in order to continue using any attack which requires PP. The denominator, or maximum PP, is a fixed amount which can be increased only though the upgrade process of weapon grinding.

PP consumption

All weapon categories (with the exception of RCSMs) have a PP stat which is depleted through the use of photon arts, and in the case of ranged weapons, by firing normal shots. While the same basic principles of PP consumption apply to all weapons, there are a few minor variances between the three main categories.

Striking weapons

Striking weapons consume PP only when using powerful photon arts known as skills. If a weapon's PP becomes too low to supply a skill with the minimum required PP to initiate an attack, you must recharge the weapon in order to continue using the attack. Otherwise, you can continue to perform normal attacks with the weapon while its PP recharges naturally.

Ranged weapons

Ranged weapons consume PP through the use of bullets, special photon arts which imbue the weapon with unique elemental or special properties. Unlike striking weapons however, they also require photon points for firing normal shots. Once a ranged weapon has depleted its photon points, it cannot be used until it has been at least partially recharged. Ranged combat support machines are the one exception to this category, as they do not have a PP stat, and therefore can continue to attack indefinitely.

TECHNIC weapons

TECHNIC weapons drain PP by casting TECHNICs, a category of photon arts which are elemental in nature, and exhibit both attack and support properties. Like ranged weapons, TECHNIC weapons require PP for their attacks, but unlike any other weapon category, they must have a photon art linked to them in order to be used at all.

PP restoration

Photon Charger

A weapon's photon points can be restored in the following ways:

  • All weapons restore PP automatically over time. Regeneration rates are unique to each weapon and also vary based on your type, but by simply having a weapon equipped in your hands, any PP which has been drained from it will recharge over time.
  • Photon Charges and PhotonChargeCosmos can be used to refill a weapon's PP. When used from the action palette, a Photon Charge will replenish only the currently equipped weapon's PP. (If you have two single-handed weapons equipped, both will be fully recharged.) PhotonChargeCosmos, however, will recharge your entire palette of weapons.
  • Photon Chargers are floating, glowing cubes which can be found in lobbies and in many missions. These devices allow you to pay a fee to completely recharge the PP of all weapons in your inventory. The amount paid for the service depends on the total amount of PP being recharged.
  • When using striking weapons, hitting enemies with normal attacks will aid the natural regeneration rate, allowing you to recover PP faster. Furthermore, successful exact attacks will recharge even more photon points.
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