User manual SEGA PHANTASY STAR ONLINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you begin playing. Note: "Phantasy Star Online" will hereafter be referred to as "PSO. " CONTENTS PROLOGUE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -02 BASIC CONTROLS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -03 SOFTWARE KEYBOARD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 04 SAVING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 04 STARTING A GAME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -05 CHARACTER CREATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -05 CHARACTER TYPES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 07 MODE SELECTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -08 ONLINE NETWORK STRUCTURE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -09 THE WORLD OF PSO ONLINE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 A TOUR OF PIONEER 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 PLAYING PSO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 GAME DISPLAYS AND MENUS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 OPTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 ACTIONS USED IN PSO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 WEAPONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -29 ARMOR & SHIELDS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 30 PSO requires a memory card [Visual Memory Unit (VMU) sold separately]. 15 blocks are required to save the main game file and 30 blocks are required to save the guild card file. While saving or loading data, never turn the Dreamcast power OFF, attempt to remove the memory card or disconnect the controller. [. . . ] If there are any enemies nearby your character will walk slower and with their weapon drawn. If the camera view becomes off center when walking and turning around, simply press Trigger L to return the camera to the default view facing forwards from behind the character. There are three basic forms of attack; the Attack, Heavy Attack and Extra Attack. Each attack can be executed by pressing the corresponding X, A, or B button the attack is assigned to on the Action Palette. Customize the set up of your Action Palette by assigning actions to each space (see p. To attack an enemy, position your character so that they are facing the enemy and as soon as a sight cursor appears, press an attack button. When your attack is successful, the number of damage points inflicted will appear. If you can time three attacks just right you can achieve a successive chain attack that is overall slightly faster and more accurate than e xecuting each attack separately. This can be especiall y effective when attacking enemies that are hard to hit because the third hit is more likely to find its mark. The colors of the controller buttons correspond to the colors of the bands that surround each of the three Action Palette spaces. Also, the color of the cursor that appears over an enemy will change to indicate which button, if pressed, has the most likely chance of landing an attack or technique attack. ATTACKS CHAT When playing PSO online, it is possible to chat with your team members during gameplay. Use the Soft Keyboard or connect a Dreamcast Keyboard to a free Control Port to type in messages. Or use the Word Select menu to create sentences that will be understood in five languages. 12. ITEMS Items can be used to recover HP or TP as well as return the character to a normal state when affected in some way. There are numerous items that you can obtain during gameplay or purchase in the city shops. Up to 10 units of any one item can be carried by the player at one time. EXTRA ATTACK Special Attack Low accuracy rate, but can affect special attack when used with certain weapons. YELLOW RED BLUE X Left Action Palette Slo t A Bottom Action Palette Slot X Right Action Palette Slot There are a variety of dif ferent technique types that can be used in dif ferent ways such as to attack enemies, for status recovery, to teleport to the city, etc. Bo th techniques and their level ups are acquired via Technique Discs found or pur chased (see p. Also, the effectiveness of each technique increases the higher its le vel. To use Attack Techniques, position your character towards an enemy with a cursor displayed and press the cor responding button to which a technique is assigned. With Recovery Techniques, essentially only the pla yer using the technique is effected. However Recovery Techniques of a certain level can ef fect other members within range when the technique is used. TECHNIQUES 16 17 PLAYING PSO PHOTON EFFICIENCY In the world of PSO, all weaponry is powered by Photon energy. The effectiveness of a weapon used to attack an enemy will vary according to that weapon's Photon efficiency level. [. . . ] ICE Freezes an enemy with an ice attack. RIFLE RANGER MACHINE GUN ALL SHOTGUN RANGER A long-range gun that fires Photon bullets. A pair of rapid-fire guns that shoot Photon bullets. A shotgun that fires a spray of Photon bullets. MONOMATE RECOVERY MONOFLUID RECOVERY Restores 70 HP. Restores 70 TP. ANTIDOTE ANTIPARALYSIS RECOVERY Removes paralysis. MOON ATOMIZER REVIVE Revives a fallen team member. 28 RECOVERY Neutralizes poisons. CANE FORCE ROD FORCE WAND FORCE SUPPORT TELEPIPE Opens a teleport gate to the city. This common staff with weak ATP can only be equipped by Forces. A battle rod that can only be equipped by Forces. A technique wand that can only be equipped by Forces. 29 ARMOR & SHIELDS ARMOR & SHIELDS FRAME ALL ARMOR HUNTER/RANGER A basic protector that can be equipped by Hunters & Rangers. This beginner oriented protector can be equipped by all professions. SONIC ADVENTURE 2 - THE TRIAL DREAMCAST CONTROLLER With this trial version you can play as Sonic through the first part of the upcoming Sonic Adventure 2 game. Once the title screen appears, press the Start Button to start the game. [. . . ]