[ShadiWulf]

What a good day for news today... thanks for making it even better! :D

What is interesting to note, is no SEGA West branches are credited, yet it uses the darker blue SEGA West logo

looks like SEGA japan is localizing the game themselves.

[DJIzana]

What is interesting to note, is no SEGA West branches are credited, yet it uses the darker blue SEGA West logo looks like SEGA japan is localizing the game themselves.

Hopefully that means it wont take them long to prepare the game for us here in NA then. ;D

[wwm0nkey]

Hopefully that means it wont take them long to prepare the game for us here in NA then. ;D

Also no difference in content either

[Velocity]

Controller Support is in. Was in for Alpha 2, but was limited. Supposedly they've expanded compatibility since then. I'm using a Wired 360 controller and it worked like a dream.

Sweet. I use a PS3 Dual Shock w/ Motion Joy, so it's good to know I can keep on using it. Looking forward to throwing the game up onto my TV and playing on my couch. New nostalgia here I come.

[DJIzana]

Sweet. I use a PS3 Dual Shock w/ Motion Joy, so it's good to know I can keep on using it. Looking forward to throwing the game up onto my TV and playing on my couch. New nostalgia here I come.

I use motionjoy as well for it but I dunno... were you able to configure the key bindings to your own liking?

I found it awkward playing as a force with it, maybe that's just me...

[BudokaiMR2]

Hell yeah they finally decided to send me an invite for one of these.

Looking forward to trying it out come Thursday! SO FUCKING PUMPED

[Rinoa]

Downloading now, turns out the invite was in my gmail spam folder. So check your spam folder if you applied.

Anyone have a motioninjoy exported PS3 controller profile for PSO2?

[Velocity]

I use motionjoy as well for it but I dunno... were you able to configure the key bindings to your own liking? I found it awkward playing as a force with it, maybe that's just me...

I never registered to play the alpha test, so this'll be the first time playing PSO2. What kind of issues did you run into?

[Cisce]

I ran into extreme analog stick issues with Motioninjoy in PSO2's alpha 2, fortunately these had been fixed in the Character Creator but the game still refused to recognize it as an Xbox 360 controller when set to one.

[DJIzana]

I ran into extreme analog stick issues with Motioninjoy in PSO2's alpha 2, fortunately these had been fixed in the Character Creator but the game still refused to recognize it as an Xbox 360 controller when set to one.

Yeah, that's exactly the same thing for me too. Good to know I don't need to explain it further then lol. ;D

[Velocity]

I ran into extreme analog stick issues with Motioninjoy in PSO2's alpha 2, fortunately these had been fixed in the Character Creator but the game still refused to recognize it as an Xbox 360 controller when set to one.

Okay, well that definitely sucks. I have other, wired, controllers I can use, but I was hoping to use a wireless solution for greater comfort. I won't get my hopes up, but it would be nice if Motion Joy somehow worked better with this upcoming iteration of PSO2 testing.

[Raide]

Got my e-mail, downloaded and installed the client. Now...we wait.

[Nakazato]

IN!

[Hasemo]

PSO2 Credits have been discovered in English! By none other then famous PSO hacker, BROOMOP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgGW9oKRWUc

There's a "choose language" option in the launcher settings menu and despite only Japanese being there now, I guess it's the biggest thing about the future English release.
Also, lot of Japanese games have credits in English. :)

As for the invites, don't fret yet, they've said on Twitter, that they will continue to send them until the beta hits (Thursday).

[Blueblur1]

FYI, most of the users on PSO-World are going to make their characters in second server, Ship 2. I'm going to do the same since there will be plenty of English-speaking players to party up with.

[Kyudo]

Got an email. Downloading!

[Skyfireblaze]

Alright I officially want everyone to laugh at me, I got an email which looks like a PSO2 CBT accept mail but for the life of it I can't seem to remember what password I used when registering. :(

Can someone tell me what the restrictions for SegaID passwords are? I mean are you required to use numbers or capital letters? That would help me narrowing down my potential passwords.

[Emitan]

Alright I officially want everyone to laugh at me, I got an email which looks like a PSO2 CBT accept mail but for the life of it I can't seem to remember what password I used when registering. :( Can someone tell me what the restrictions for SegaID passwords are? I mean are you required to use numbers or capital letters? That would help me narrowing down my potential passwords.

pretty sure you need a number

[Skyfireblaze]

pretty sure you need a number

By the love of all K-ON! Your post seem to have triggered magic, thank you Billychu, right after you wrote this I retried and I'm logged in! :D Now to figure out how to download that client, I see lots of buttons on the page.

[Sykotik]

Installed and good to go, I think. Though, I can't read Japanese.

Does anyone have a translation for the options?

[Skyfireblaze]

Installed and good to go, I think. Though, I can't read Japanese. Does anyone have a translation for the options?

Could you maybe PM me or post here how to download the client once you have been accepted?

[Sykotik]

When you're logged in, go here http://pso2.jp/cbt/manual/ and click the big red button.

[Skyfireblaze]

When you're logged in, go here http://pso2.jp/cbt/manual/ and click the big red button.

Thank you very very much, downloading now! Can't wait to play with everyone here :D

[ShadiWulf]

here is the Japanese credits for PSO2, now can compare them to the English credits

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5lJf3fiYE&

I know English credits doesn't mean it's coming over, but in this case I definitely think it shows they want to bring it over to us English speakers, especially since they were using the SEGA west logo in the English credits.

[Reallink]

here is the Japanese credits for PSO2, now can compare them to the English credits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5lJf3fiYE& I know English credits doesn't mean it's coming over, but in this case I definitely think it shows they want to bring it over to us English speakers, especially since they were using the SEGA west logo in the English credits.

It's weird that the JP pubs still haven't figured out this internet machine is global. They fail to capitalize on so much hype and word of mouth by continuing these territorial delays and noncommittals. Global releases would probably double or triple awareness for some titles. A lot of people simply don't care about games they were reading reviews for 6 months ago.

[Wonko_C]

It's weird that the JP pubs still haven't figured out this internet machine is global. They fail to capitalize on so much hype and word of mouth by continuing these territorial delays and noncommittals. Global releases would probably double or triple awareness for some titles. A lot of people simply don't care about games they were reading reviews for 6 months ago.

They figured it out 12 years ago, they just forgot.

[Midou]

It's weird that the JP pubs still haven't figured out this internet machine is global. They fail to capitalize on so much hype and word of mouth by continuing these territorial delays and noncommittals. Global releases would probably double or triple awareness for some titles. A lot of people simply don't care about games they were reading reviews for 6 months ago.

Yeah, not sure why some games don't just start translations along side development, and do more worldwide releases. An online game benefits from this more than anything else.

[Omnicent]

So, yeah installing right now. Sucks that I have 2 projects to turn in next week.
I'm going to try and see if I can pull some all nighters the rest of this week.

[twentytwo22]

Just revealed (confirmed? idk) that there will be 5 ships (01-05) for this upcoming test.

GAF, where do we go? 02? Note that you can't move your character between them.

[Blueblur1]

New blog translation from bumped.org.

PSO2 Closed Beta Tomorrow Wednesday April 18, 2012 04:10 Sakai updated this morning with a recap briefing of the closed beta. There are some changes though. As always, I guess nothing is really set in stone at this point. There’s going to be 5 ships to choose from when the Beta starts. Even though you’ll see Ship 6 through 10, those aren’t available. Unlike previous games, you can’t move your character to different ships, so please choose a ship you and your friends will play on. When you want to make another character on a different ship, you need to purchase the right to do so with Arks Cash. When you start the game you can play the tutorial. Then afterwards you get the Matter Board to start your story. Even though there are some elements that require Arks Cash, you can still play the majority of the game for free. Like for example, in PSU you would only be able to access your storage box in your room (My Room requires Premium Course). However in PSO2, the storage box is accessible even from the Camp Ship and Arks Lobby. You could read the visiphone from the Arks Lobby too. It now displays the weapon collection like from the Phantasy Star Portable series. You can also do Client Orders, which give you various rewards and experience points. (Try these out too because it will be slower to level up in the closed beta compared to previous tests.) You can enjoy the majority of the game for free without the need to purchase Arks Cash. But for those who’d like to use Arks Cash, there’s a “Premium” pack you can purchase. The Premium Set includes 30 days access to open your My Room/My Shop, Expanded Storage, and Item Trader functions. You can purchase some of these options individually too. Having the premium set allows you access to an area called the Premium Block. You should also try out the Friend Partner system that lets you use your friend’s character. It will even use the phrases that your friend registered as Auto Words. Only registered friends can be used as Friend Partners. Don’t forget that you can collect FUN points by doing quests with them. Based on alpha test 2 feedback, they improved it so that you can meet other parties easily. (You can set participation limits for Multi Party Areas if you want.) So even if you are soloing you can meet other parties too. Now there’s also a ranking menu to see how you compare in the “Interrupt Event Ranking,” there’s even a weekly ranking too. Then there’s FUN! You can collect FUN by complimenting other players by telling them “Good Job” through a menu. With the FUN you collect you can play the FUN Scratch Gacha. You can win various items. In the main menu, look for a shopping cart icon. It lets you access Arks Cash shop and scratch features. Now it was announced that players would receive 10,000 ARKS Cash in the Closed Beta. Since they decided that the price for AC content would be as low as 10AC, they will distribute 1000 AC instead. You should be able to enjoy enough ARKS cash content with this amount. Now there are some changes to things that were previously mentioned. Before there were going to be 2 types of ARKS Scratch, one with (Various Items) and (Clothes Only). In the closed beta test, the clothes only version won’t be seen, but instead they will have 2 types of Arks Scratch that feature various items. You’ll be able to purchase costume color variations in the Closed Beta. By the time the official game comes out, you can purchase new costumes and they have plans to bring back the (Clothes Only and Various Items) Arks Scratch. Sakai also posted the list of Alpha Test 2 to Closed Beta changes, but the complete list will be posted here at a later time.

Source: http://bumped.org/psublog/

Edit:

Just revealed (confirmed? idk) that there will be 5 ships (01-05) for this upcoming test. GAF, where do we go? 02? Note that you can't move your character between them.

I'd say Ship 4 would be the best especially because the first 2 ships should be packed but a lot of people from PSO-World will be on Ship 2. I'm just going to stick with Ship 2 since there will likely be a large pool of English speaking players there.

[matics]

I got an invite! Woooo!

Looking up a translation guide thing cuz I don't know any Japanese.

[Mistle]

holy shit, my invitation has been in my spam folder for 2 days! downloading now, hooray

man, the whole being-in-japanese thing is really going to be a challenge lol. are there any good guides to help get me started?

[Skyfireblaze]

So the Beta was pushed forward one day? Because the OP says 19th but either way I will wait for some people from GAF to start playing as I will feel terribly uncomfortable playing a game I can't read without any help.

EDIT: Nvm I can't read. :(

[Hasemo]

So the Beta was pushed forward one day? Because the OP says 19th but either way I will wait for some people from GAF to start playing as I will feel terribly uncomfortable playing a game I can't read without any help.

Um... No? What makes you think that?

[Skyfireblaze]

Um... No? What makes you think that?

Sorry I misread the article above. That happens when you do three things at once.

[Vilix]

PSO2 Credits have been discovered in English! By none other then famous PSO hacker, BROOMOP! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgGW9oKRWUc

Not going to get my hopes up that Sega will do an American release. Would love for it to come here. And it doesn't make sense for it to be only released in Japan. But, this is Sega after all and I've been them do dumber things.

[kiryogi]

So haven't been paying attention. What ship/block is will PSOW and alike gonna be on?

Just a heads up it starts tonight!

[Wonko_C]

Got the invite 2 days ago, client is downloaded and ready. I'm looking forward to fumbling around menus with my limited Japanese tomorrow morning... aaand playing with fellow gaffers too, of course. :)

[Omnicent]

So haven't been paying attention. What ship/block is will PSOW and alike gonna be on? Just a heads up it starts tonight!

someone mentioned PSO-@ was going to ship 2, so that's where
I'll be going.

[djplaeskool]

Yes, general consensus on PSOW is Ship 2.

[kiryogi]

But what block. It seems like in general 2 is the gaijin server, as SA will be there too.

[djplaeskool]

In Alpha 2, PSOWers tended to congregate in Block 20.
Doesn't seem to be much agreement on this yet.
Likely it will be a high number on the available block list.

[Rinoa]

Syara which one will you be on ar?

Me will go ship 2 when get home later tonite.

[kiryogi]

Alright, since no one wants to step up to plate nor can I find a trace on PSOW, I designate GAF-fers to gather @ block 17!

[Sykotik]

Ship 2, block 17?

[kiryogi]

That's the declaration at this point unless someone else has other suggestions.

Let us meet tonight!

[Cisce]

Alright, since no one wants to step up to plate nor can I find a trace on PSOW, I designate GAF-fers to gather @ block 17!

Block 20 would be the best option, that was PSO-W's block in a2.

[kiryogi]

Block 20 would be the best option, that was PSO-W's block in a2.

There's been no concensus over there for beta as far as I know. I wanted to find the PSOW block too, but at most all I've seen is confirmation of ship.

So I declare GAF should gather on 17 in the meantime. Easier to identify one another for now.

[Teknopathetic]

Will be on 17, then.

[djplaeskool]

Syara which one will you be on ar? Me will go ship 2 when get home later tonite.

I'll roll with GAF.

Ship 2 - Block 17
LET'S DO THIS.

Also, I'll be streaming everything live, so consider the rights to your likeness relinquished :P