Phantasy Star Online 2 Beta

netsplitter Member

From: Melbourne Registered: 2008-07-13 Posts: 183

Yes, the same ship and same block (the green elevators change block). I believe most English-speaking communities are on ships 2 and 4.

captal Member

From: San Jose Registered: 2008-03-22 Posts: 677

So far, I'd say Tales of Xillia is more fun, and has way more voice acting. For me, part of the point of playing Japanese video games is to get as much Japanese exposure as possible.

TwoMoreCharacters Member

From: Sweden Registered: 2010-07-10 Posts: 480

captal wrote:
So far, I'd say Tales of Xillia is more fun, and has way more voice acting. For me, part of the point of playing Japanese video games is to get as much Japanese exposure as possible.

I haven't played the Tales games, is it basically a JRPG with lots of cutscenes and fighting? Is there a lot to exploring environments?

If you want Japanese video games that are fun but still have lots of dialogue, I recommend the Metal Gear Solid games if you haven't played them. The voice acting is great.

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From: Belgium Registered: 2006-06-14 Posts: 4021 Website

Whoah I played this on the Dreamcast, good times

KanjiMood Member

Registered: 2009-04-06 Posts: 132

Love that main menu screen for original PSO.. soo many memories. Beautiful music.. I remember playing with the Japanese before I understood them, they took me in like a brother

TwoMoreCharacters Member

From: Sweden Registered: 2010-07-10 Posts: 480

Oh, I thought that was the game I played a while back...

It was Phantasy Star Universe released in 2006. Still looks good though.

Reiliar New member

From: Italy Registered: 2011-01-08 Posts: 3

I'm still downloading it... It's so slow (35% after 6hrs)

captal Member

From: San Jose Registered: 2008-03-22 Posts: 677

TwoMoreCharacters wrote:
captal wrote:
So far, I'd say Tales of Xillia is more fun, and has way more voice acting. For me, part of the point of playing Japanese video games is to get as much Japanese exposure as possible.
I haven't played the Tales games, is it basically a JRPG with lots of cutscenes and fighting? Is there a lot to exploring environments?

If you want Japanese video games that are fun but still have lots of dialogue, I recommend the Metal Gear Solid games if you haven't played them. The voice acting is great.

It's a lot of "here is your quest, follow this quest" with a ton of dialogue and lots of fighting. A lot of exploring and wandering around the world.

I actually played Tales of Rebirth a lot more, on the PSP, but both these games seem much better for improving my Japanese than PSO2.

KanjiMood Member

Registered: 2009-04-06 Posts: 132

I've been playing Skyrim in Japanese to improve.. sooo much content. I suppose PSO2 may be handy on the social side and for reaction skills perhaps.

Taishi Member

From: Sweden Registered: 2009-04-24 Posts: 127

captal wrote:
TwoMoreCharacters wrote:
captal wrote:
So far, I'd say Tales of Xillia is more fun, and has way more voice acting. For me, part of the point of playing Japanese video games is to get as much Japanese exposure as possible.
I haven't played the Tales games, is it basically a JRPG with lots of cutscenes and fighting? Is there a lot to exploring environments?

If you want Japanese video games that are fun but still have lots of dialogue, I recommend the Metal Gear Solid games if you haven't played them. The voice acting is great.
It's a lot of "here is your quest, follow this quest" with a ton of dialogue and lots of fighting. A lot of exploring and wandering around the world.

I actually played Tales of Rebirth a lot more, on the PSP, but both these games seem much better for improving my Japanese than PSO2.

A big plus for the MMO games like PSO2 is the fact that it is just that, an MMO. Meaning you can interact with other players, which adds another layer of exposure to the game.

TwoMoreCharacters Member

From: Sweden Registered: 2010-07-10 Posts: 480

But the Japanese players don't seem to want to talk so much openly, like in the lobby. When I played Phantasy Star Universe (non-Japanese version) there were always people chatting with each other openly in the lobby, and some were spamming about trading and stuff. The Japanese seem to stick carefully to talking privately within parties. It's a shame to never see conversations outside parties.

Last edited by TwoMoreCharacters (2012 July 02, 3:13 pm)

Taishi Member

From: Sweden Registered: 2009-04-24 Posts: 127

My playing experience is very limited, but what you're saying seems to be mostly true. I haven't seen anyone type in lobby chat so far, but if you manage to get a group going there's nothing stopping anyone from talking. Personally I don't tend to use public channels anyway so it's not a big problem for me.

Reiliar New member

From: Italy Registered: 2011-01-08 Posts: 3

Is just me or on the start screen (the one with check stuff) takes a lot of time? I'm wondering if there's some problems or..

dizmox Member

Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

I've been playing since yesterday, anyone want to play together? It's out of beta and in full release stage now, I think. Played as a Newman Force till level 6, but then realised that I have 4 ears (猫耳＋エルフ耳）and can't live with that ... thinking of making a Cast Ranger now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8enXuiAaB0s

Last edited by dizmox (2012 July 06, 9:21 am)

TwoMoreCharacters Member

From: Sweden Registered: 2010-07-10 Posts: 480

There's a counter in the upper level of the hall that has the weapon and item shops etc. where you can change some of your appearance. Some of the options cost real money but I'm pretty sure ears should be covered?

Female cast rangers are awesome though, mine is one!

dizmox Member

Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

I think the Este shop requires real money and I'm only level 6 so it's not a big deal rerolling. I kind of want to play a more weapon based class too. What server are you on?

Last edited by dizmox (2012 July 06, 10:00 am)

TwoMoreCharacters Member

From: Sweden Registered: 2010-07-10 Posts: 480

But wasn't real money only required for some parts? Anyway I'm glad a made a whole new character myself.

I'm playing on ship01, フォア or whatever. I'm only lvl 7, sick and tired of these quests on ナベリウス. According to this you need to be lvl 10 to get quests from another area? Unless you try these emergency ones.

dizmox Member

Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

You're right, changing accessories, clothes, hair and makeup is free.

Edit: I deleted my old character, made a new one on server 4 if anyone wants to play with me, name's Dizmo (1-3 were full).

Level 14 now... I unlocked the volcano planet at around level 12. You have to complete 3 Naberius quests under timed conditions to do so, and the last one took me a few goes (the rockbear one).

Edit: Level 20 now, got the full イオニア set including the head, and a ピサスティアン＋10. I don't think there's much else I want to buy.

Edit: Level 22 now, kind of gotten bored of the repetitiveness now, but I made a great friend who'll be living near me when I'm in Japan　＼(^o^)／

Last edited by dizmox (2012 July 14, 8:34 am)

Hashiriya Member

From: Georgia Registered: 2008-04-14 Posts: 1072

i've been playing PSO2 like a madman lately. for the people who were complaining about the Japanese not talking much, you might consider asking one of them to join their ギルド. since i've been lucky enough to be invited to one, I'm currently with a large group of japanese that never seem to shut up . it's doing wonders for my japanese as well. i can chat in japanese as fast as i can in english No offline game can compare to speaking to several REAL people at once.

Last edited by Hashiriya (2012 July 15, 6:26 pm)

dizmox Member

Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

I find I struggle talking to several people at once in either language though ;_;

HolyKotor Member

From: USA Registered: 2011-03-12 Posts: 12

I've installed and patched, but when I click on game start, it just closes and doesn't do anything. Did I miss a step?

Edit: Scratch that, it worked the second time I installed it.

Ha, this is awesome. I don't hardly ever come on the forums but I was specifically looking for a f2p japanese MMO to try and this thread was on the recent topics.

Last edited by HolyKotor (2012 July 24, 10:19 pm)

Hashiriya Member

From: Georgia Registered: 2008-04-14 Posts: 1072

it should work... unless it is undergoing maintenance or something. i logged in fine a second ago. it could be your graphics settings, or maybe you just need to reinstall it again also.

Nukemarine Member

From: 神奈川 Registered: 2007-07-15 Posts: 2347

Is there an unofficial ship for RTK'rs? Not saying to group up and chat in English, but it'd be cool to chat with this group in Japanese with other Japanese players.

dizmox Member

Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

I don't think so, I'm on ship 4 though.

Level 34 now... bought a 150k Rappy Canon for 150k with a +30 firepower modifier, spent 100k getting it to +9, then spent another 70k breaking it down to +4, then NPC'd it in rage. 320k down the drain. ;_;

Last edited by dizmox (2012 July 26, 11:55 am)

Hashiriya Member

From: Georgia Registered: 2008-04-14 Posts: 1072

nice.. i'm on ship 1.. almost level 22... i still play with my guild every other day. My Japanese chatting abilities have improved tremendously since I've started

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