GUARDIANS Advanced Content
AOTI supplemental update (「イルミナスの野望」追加アップデート) refers to a massive content update which is scheduled to be released on the Japanese PC/PS2 servers during the spring of 2009. This update will be released as a free-to-download patch to all players. While the target platform of this update is the PC, PS2 users will not be left out completely, as certain aspects of this update will be available to them, too. Players can expect to see many new weapons and clothes added with this update as well as various system balance adjustments made across the board.
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New items
Players can expect to see over 160 new items added with this update, including many weapons from Phantasy Star Portable, such as (Amore Rose), (Twin Distortion) and (Din De Bell).
Battle system adjustments
Adjustments will be made to the following aspects of the current battle system.
- Photon arts
- GUARDIANS types and races
- SUV weapons
- Exact counter (to make the user invincible for the duration of the counter)
Character ability customization
Characters which have reached the level cap will be able to convert their EXP into points which can then be used to go toward further customization, such as the increase of a previously-capped stat.
Your room functions
The following new functions have been confirmed.
- Common box functionality will be expanded.
- Item transfer between a single account's Entrance 1 and Entrance 2 characters will be enabled.[1]
Interface functions
The following interface functions have been confirmed.
- A sale prevention lock will be added so that players can lock certain items to prevent the accidental sale of it to an NPC vendor.
- Online status functions will be expanded.
- New chat commands will be added, such as those that will allow players to change line shields.
Additional missions
New missions will be added which will be based around certain restrictions, such as character level and type.
New billing system options
In addition to the GUARDIANS License, PSU Tickets will be available for purchase at the billing site. When purchased, these items give players access to optional in-game content such as exclusive missions, weapon grinding, the ability to change the element of weapons and line shields, the ability to increase the elemental attribute of weapons and line shields, and more. PSU Tickets can be bought in bulk and saved for later use. Currently there is no pricing schedule available for these items.
Reference notes
- ↑ This function applies only to the Japanese PC/PS2 servers and will not be included with the localization of this content.