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[Golden Charm]

Agreed. Maybe we could make one specific day each month when we gather and the likes. Or more frequent if everyone agrees.

Its a shame theres no actual guild features in the game, but this something that should totally be done, its kinda what PSU is missing right now.

Of course, you and DiGi would need to split the day up to jump on, but I'm sure you don't need reminding of it and its no different than it stands now. XD

[DeZ]

Yes mate. Btw... Chips ain't burnt and you know it

[Zero-Shift]

Four things:

1. To TRiPPY, what are your goals in the game?

2. To DiGi, I don't know if you know or not but just in case you don't, Agito Repca is currently a synth only weapon and you need to be at least lv. 100 to get everything to make it.

3. I'm a very large but svelte, purple, male CAST. My class now and forever is Protranser. Just throwing that out for anybody who cares.

4. I am now taking it upon myself to become a NiD Guild representative on the Xbox 360 servers. I now declare the unofficial NiGHTS guild be called...Dream Works. Wait, that's taken? Okay, how about Lucid Corp. ?

[Avenrir]

I meant to say this as soon as I noticed, but then DiGi tempted me away by saying he'd found the elusive forest mission, hahaha. XD

So I'll say it now for anyone who still doesn't know ( and before I get distracted by something shiney and forget again ):

The game is back up for PC/PS2.

[TRiPPY]

1. To TRiPPY, what are your goals in the game?

To own every pair of shoes : D hahaha ok I also want to get to over 100 on PSU because i only could ever concentrate on lvling on PSO. Theres a lot more involved now so i have to keep my motivation. I've not really had the chance to check out which weapon I'm aiming for, but anything that casts scary amounts of Foie and looks epic while doing so is all good. I want to use nothing but magic because i utterly bite at close combat (always have). Forces have always been my type of character.

So guys, when the server went back up did SEGA rollback or anything in terms of compensation? While i was half asleep I'm sure i heard DiGi yammering on about tons of money. Max luck?

[DiGi Valentine]

2. To DiGi, I don't know if you know or not but just in case you don't, Agito Repca is currently a synth only weapon and you need to be at least lv. 100 to get everything to make it.

4. I am now taking it upon myself to become a NiD Guild representative on the Xbox 360 servers. I now declare the unofficial NiGHTS guild be called...Dream Works. Wait, that's taken? Okay, how about Lucid Corp. ?

2 - Yup, i've been educated into how to get an Agito Repca and it's going to be bloody hard work no matter which way i look at it. XD

4 - We can work out a name for the guild later once we know who's in. I'm still discussing things over with TRiPPY. Once that's done we'll start a topic and maybe host a poll to see what name is prefered. I had a few idea's of my own too last night but we'll save that for the other topic.

I meant to say this as soon as I noticed, but then DiGi tempted me away by saying he'd found the elusive forest mission, hahaha. XD

I still can't believe i found it. I wasn't even looking for it. I originally wanted to do a few Moatoob runs to get some exp and money whilst heading towards the Casino to pick up a silver coin since i promised TRiPPY i'd get her that pink bedroom...and then the forrest just turned up out of nowhere and completely took me by surprise. Most certainly one of my luckiest moments so far in PSU XD

[Avenrir]

I know! We've been hunting for it for near on a month or something, and then you go and get it on almost your first run. It's those rabbit feet of yours, isn't it?! XD

Still, it was loads of fun. A real nostalgia trip. =D

[Zero-Shift]

Hey TRiPPY, according to what you said, I think the Psycho Wand it what you're aiming for.

It can only be used by Fortetechers, but it has monstrous stats. Four TECHNIC slots (like all rods), 1872 PP and TP boost of 958. You can cast a lot of burnin' hurtin' with that thing for sure.

Oh, and for anybody here who is having trouble with the casino, your gambling man Zero is here with a winning strategy that tends to work pretty well. Keep in mind though that there is no strategy that is full proof when gambling. This strategy simply seems to work better than most. After getting your Silver for the day, simply start by betting 25 bronze on two of the number ranges every time you bet. No colors, no individual numbers, just two ranges. Also, never bet on the same two ranges twice in a row. This will cover a very large portion of the wheel so you have a pretty good chance of winning. The payout for a number range is 3 to 1, so if you do win you'll get75 bronze, 25 more than you started betting with. If you keep doing this you'll eventually get enough money to make bigger bets with tremendous payouts. I managed to go from 1 silver to over 66 silver in one afternoon using this method. By the end of my streak I was making bets over 10 Silver. Now I have a Grandfather Clock in my room. Just remember though, luck may not always be on your side and the most valuable ability in gambling is knowing when to stop. If you are losing consistently with this method, stop and cut your losses before you lose everything. Try another time when luck may be on your side.

Of course, this method is for the impatient who want their stuff right away because when all is said and done, just picking up your free silver everyday, despite being slow as hell, is the safest way to make money at the casino

[Golden Charm]

To own every pair of shoes : D hahaha ok I also want to get to over 100 on PSU because i only could ever concentrate on lvling on PSO. Theres a lot more involved now so i have to keep my motivation. I've not really had the chance to check out which weapon I'm aiming for, but anything that casts scary amounts of Foie and looks epic while doing so is all good. I want to use nothing but magic because i utterly bite at close combat (always have). Forces have always been my type of character.

So guys, when the server went back up did SEGA rollback or anything in terms of compensation? While i was half asleep I'm sure i heard DiGi yammering on about tons of money. Max luck?

Ahahaha. The shoes made me laugh.
I think I recall two rollbacks in the recent past, the first was immediately after the 1 up cup, but if I recall the actual rollback only happened on the 360 servers, but I'm fairly sure we still got the compensation. 1 extra week of all the timed rewards we earned from the 1 up.
The second was a week of maximum luck yeah.

I know! We've been hunting for it for near on a month or something, and then you go and get it on almost your first run. It's those rabbit feet of yours, isn't it?! XD

Still, it was loads of fun. A real nostalgia trip. =D

Well, he had been searching with us for a few days, but it was rather lucky, in comparison to how long we went before we first got it.

Oh, and for anybody here who is having trouble with the casino, your gambling man Zero is here with a winning strategy that tends to work pretty well. Keep in mind though that there is no strategy that is full proof when gambling. This strategy simply seems to work better than most. After getting your Silver for the day, simply start by betting 25 bronze on two of the number ranges every time you bet. No colors, no individual numbers, just two ranges. Also, never bet on the same two ranges twice in a row. This will cover a very large portion of the wheel so you have a pretty good chance of winning. The payout for a number range is 3 to 1, so if you do win you'll get75 bronze, 25 more than you started betting with. If you keep doing this you'll eventually get enough money to make bigger bets with tremendous payouts. I managed to go from 1 silver to over 66 silver in one afternoon using this method. By the end of my streak I was making bets over 10 Silver. Now I have a Grandfather Clock in my room. Just remember though, luck may not always be on your side and the most valuable ability in gambling is knowing when to stop. If you are losing consistently with this method, stop and cut your losses before you lose everything. Try another time when luck may be on your side.

In terms of mathematics, it really is technically sound. But I spent a week doing similar strategies and never made any profits. XD
I'm just a really unlucky gambler. XD

I've been thinking more and more about the guild stuff, naturally we could set up a trading post- have our own mini events- all kinds of possibilities. I quite like "The Hunter's Guild" as a name, because of the PSO nostalgia, but then its not very NiGHTSY is it. XD

[Avenrir]

I say if we make a guild, we should call ourselves 'The Local 'Maren' or something to that effect. I mean seriously. Replace 'Monster' with 'Dreamer', and replace 'Red Item' with 'Red Ideya' and you start to see the connection, haha. XD

Heck, just for nostalgia's sake, here's that old oekaki comic I did pointing out this exact thing:

[Saifer Dracondrali]

GAAAAAAAH!!!! Just got back from a city 2 miles away form here and they don't have it there either *sigh* looks like I do haveta turn ta e-bay. (I hate the wait)

[DiGi Valentine]

Lol, Saifer. The time it's taken for you to check the shops, you could have probably had it ordered and delivered from Ebay by now XD

Anyways, yesterdays marathon run with GC left me feeling drained, lol. How many robots was it? 300? Bloody hell! XD We rocked that place though. I drained all of my items (monomates, dimates, everything) just to stay alive but it was certainly fun. XD

In terms of Guild names, it seems we're getting quite a few now. I'll just keep a list of the names mentioned in this post for now until we have everything up and running -
- Lucid Corp.
- The Hunters Guild
- The Local Maren
- The Dream Society
- The Dreamland
- Sleeping Hunters
- Masks of Persona
-Slow Wave Inc.
-Imagni Zaibatsu
-Harlequin Syndicate
-Nightmare Combine
- kNiGHTS of the Realm
- GUARDIANS of Nightopia
- Ambition of Wiseman
- Dreamers of Phantasy
- The Rag Marens

Some idea's i've had for names were 'The Dream Society', 'The Dreamland', 'Sleeping Hunters' and 'Masks of Persona'
I'll add that to the list above and if anymore names come in then i'll edit this post. Once we have everyones input into this idea we can narrow it down and then put the main favourites into a poll. How's that sound?

[TRiPPY]

Groovy baby.

I must think of something too... but right now I'm still stuck doing update ARGGH

[Golden Charm]

How many robots was it? 300?

Yes. XD and I know I keep making this gag, but I really can't help it. IT...WAS...SPARTA.

I came out with out about 3 mates, too, but I died a fair few more times than you did. XD

It was literally exhausting, especially the way we rattled through the last two blocks, had to rest for a half hour or so, even then I was kinda off my game for the rest of the day. XD

I must think of something too... but right now I'm still stuck doing update ARGGH

WORK! D:
The gamers worst foe.

[Avenrir]

I'm reeeeally liking 'Masks of Persona' there. That sounds snazzy.

And *lol* Robots. How I hate the robots. XD

[DiGi Valentine]

I'm trying to find a name that not only takes a nod at the NiGHTS fanbase but tries to sound sort of Phantasy Star-ish. XD It's quite hard trying to come up with a nice enough name that blends well.

I've also edited the post and added 4 of Zero-Shifts idea's in, but i think we may stay away from anything iMAGNi related for this guild and just keep it to PSU and NiGHTS related phrases only.

[Golden Charm]

Its true, I've been trying to come up with one for ages now.

The best I have is "kNiGHTS of the realm"

Someone had to make the gag sooner or later, I can't tell you the pride I feel knowing it was me. XD

[Saifer Dracondrali]

Lol, Saifer. The time it's taken for you to check the shops, you could have probably had it ordered and delivered from Ebay by now XD

My friend you make a very good point, very well... off ta e-bay. I'll let ya'll know when/if I get the game and when/if I can manage to get online. Then I'll try ta join yer guild
*sound of screeching breaks*
Wait, you can make guilds in psu? Whats the package that comes along with the privilege of being in a guild? *clears throat* anyhoo in the way of guild names how's about...

GUARDIANS of Nightopia
Ambition of Wiseman
Dreamers of Phantasy
The Rag Marens ( )
I'll think of more later

[TRiPPY]

Infact i think i'll just let you guys come up with a name, i have something of a brainblock going on right now THOUGH THAT WONT STOP ME BUYING SHOES and taking screencaps of my character... or something XD

Dude characters totaly need to accessorise, i want my weapon to be a handbag.

[Leonhart]

I was thinking about getting PSU AotI, but i've never played a PS game before.....is it fun? =)

You guys sure make it look good xD

[TRiPPY]

ITS SERIOUSLY FUN. GET IT.

Its horribly addictive... DiGi stays up to 3am every morning playing it :/

[Leonhart]

ITS SERIOUSLY FUN. GET IT.

Its horribly addictive... DiGi stays up to 3am every morning playing it :/

Okies, next time i have the cash i'll grab it =D

I'm gonna be such a n00b >.<

*goes to research PSU*

[TRiPPY]

Lol i've been playing it since Ep1 on the dreamcast and im still a n00b.

[Saifer Dracondrali]

I'm gonna be such a n00b >.<

Not ta sound like a total geek onbe day I looked up the term noob and this is what it ment
A noob usually means a bad player in a game, or someone who doesn't know the rules of a community. Being a noob is usually not a good thing.
However, a newb is simply someone new to the game and is just starting out, unlike noob this term is not ment out of insult.

again sorry for acktin like a geek I'm tryin ta get ppl ta understand this so its easier to understand others in a gaming community.

[DiGi Valentine]

Right then. Me thinks that's probably enough in terms of names. We need to narrow it down to around 5 and the throw them in a poll to see which one is prefered.

In terms of guilds, you technicaly can't make an 'official' one on PSU as there isn't a feature that allows you to do so (which is a shame because it would have been quite fun having a legit guild listed amongst others). So we're just making our own one for the fun of it

So, for those who this applies to (i.e the ones who are/will play this game online), out of that list of names, lets decide which 5 should go in to the poll. Hoorah.

[Zero-Shift]

My five favorites on the list are:

- Lucid Corp.
- Dream Society
- Sleeping Hunters
- Nightmare Combine
- Rag Marens

Because of the Sci-Fi environment, I favor the names that would make us sound less like a fan club and more like a band of pirates or a private military company.

[DiGi Valentine]

I'm gonna go for -

- Sleeping Hunters
- Masks of Persona
- Harlequin Syndicate
- kNiGHTS of the Realm
- Dreamers of Phantasy

Reason being is although it's a Sci-Fi game, the reason for this fan-guild to be created is that we all come under the NiGHTS fandom so some element of NiGHTS needs to be somewhere in the title. Not a fan-club in the slightest but the idea is to be of NiGHTS origin. The ones i've selected i feel fit both the Sci-Fi elements as well as having a very NiGHTsy feel to them.

[Saifer Dracondrali]

I favor the choices of (the top being most favorable)

- Harlequin Syndicate
- Dreamers of Phantasy (I'll only choose one of my own for the sake of fairness )
- The Dream Society
- Lucid Corp.
- kNiGHTS of the Realm (I personally would like the name better without the K...)

So far the most likely seem to be, The Dream Society, Lucid corp., Harlequin Syndicate (woo ), kNiGHTS of the realm, and Sleeping hunters...

[Golden Charm]

The kNiGHTS of the realm one was just a joke. I didn't mean it to be taken on board. XD

...but I may as well stick by it now though. XD
With or without the k, I don't mind.

I dunno if I can select 5, but I'll try:

Harlequin Syndicate
Masks of Persona
Dreamers of Phantasy
The Rag Marens (Even though it makes us sound like a bunch of cosplayers with decrepit costumes....which only applies to me I think...although I wasn't a maren at the time.)
The Local Marens (well, in this order, it makes it sound like a promotion )

Speaking of stuff. The PSO robes won't be available in Smyte's colours. D: (at least at first....maybe they'll add them later)

[Leonhart]

I know this is none of my business, but i really like the name Harlequin Syndicate ^^

[Maki Izumii]

OH GOD I remember when the PSO:BB beta was out. That was hilarity on a stick (CHAIR RACING AND RANDOM FAINTING =0) Plus FOnewearls .. rock

[Zero-Shift]

After we vote on a name I may just have to design a logo.

[Murasaki Doku]

I wonder if my local net cafe has PSU...

What's the monthly fee?

[Saifer Dracondrali]

ooo kay... This is takin abit longer than I expected... I have an old fashioned ps2 without a network adapter... and the stores don't have those n/e more... So now I'm goin for a ps2 slim so I don't need to get an adapter... however I still need to obtain psu aoti... first I need money for monthly fees... order off e-bay... all in all I think I'll have the game by April 17 (my b-day... I've been so busy that I realized it was commin up soon just a couple days ago ) and HOPEFULLY be online... wish me luck my friends!

[Blue Fantasy]

Seems like me and Zero are the only 360ers here... =/

Me... I've got a Fortefighter beast named Fyara and a (currently) Force newman named Ralli Maren (my fanmaren of course). My husband also has two characters. We share. X3

[Saifer Dracondrali]

I feel sorry for those of you with the 360 PSU ;_( It must suck to have to pay sega and x-box live... plus I heard the 360 PSU is laggy... it makes me wonder why bother :/ does the psu for 360 have better graphics or something? just outa curiosity...

[Zero-Shift]

I feel sorry for those of you with the 360 PSU ;_( It must suck to have to pay sega and x-box live... plus I heard the 360 PSU is laggy... it makes me wonder why bother :/ does the psu for 360 have better graphics or something? just outa curiosity...

Xbox Live is fine. It's a good service and I can pay for a 12 month Gold subscription for less than half of my biweekly paycheck. The Guardian license monthly fee isn't bad either. It's only ten dollars. I spend more than that each month on coffee. It's no big deal. As for version differences, it basically boils down to this:

PC - The graphics have potential to be the best of the three systems depending on your system specs. There are also PC perks such as window view, taking photos, etc.

PS2 - Exact same community as PC. The technical limitations of the system however make make getting online a headache and the graphics are notoriously laggy. Of the three versions, this one is probably the worst.

Xbox 360 - 360 users can't interact with PC/PS2 users because the game is run on Live. The community is at least twice as large as the PC/PS2 community. It's a blessing and a curse. There is more activity in general, but you're also more likely to run into a-holes. They're still the minority though. Graphics are fine and lag is rare. Easy voice chat makes communication simpler.

Also, for those who didn't hear, the "Maximum Attack G" event has been announced for April 25. Those of you fresh Guardians who are just starting out should know events like this are a great way to earn a lot of quick experience, class points and money.

[Saifer Dracondrali]

Thats odd I've been hearing the ps2 has the least lag and the 360 has the worst :/ ahh well I stick with ps2 because the controller is IMO the easiest to use (360 bumpers seem iffy ta me) plus I get to play with ppl on the comp. version.

is it harder to lvl up online than it is in extra mode or something? because I just started up psu yesterday and I'm lvl. 19 but the screens show TRiPPY at lvl 12 :/ then again it also could be because I fight all my enemies alone (the npcs are complete morons and waste exp.) on the highest lvl missions and the online enemies are probably much tougher... actually I could think of a bunca reasons why it would be easier on extra mode... ;

[TRiPPY]

XD offline mode is easier by far, i mean in offline i started with good foie and a cool weapon and made stacks of cash.

[DiGi Valentine]

Almost ready to put the top names into a poll. I just need top 5 names from Avenrir and TRiPPY. Then we can put a poll up.