Got this over at the official PSOBB boards. All answered by a mod working at Sega. Credits to teknolaiz.
General Game Related Questions
1. Will there be a wipe at the end of beta?
Clumsyorchid: There will not be a character wipe when beta ends.
2. Just wondering, is it possible to play PSO offline? I know the characters are server-side, but was just wondering if you could play offline with a new set of characters or something.
Clumsyorchid
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SO Blue Burst is online only, this applies to the full release as well as Beta.
3.Lobbys are not moderated!
Clumsyorchid:It's important for people on the boards to send us information of these users in game. I cannot be on every block in every ship. If no one informs us of a problem and we don't see it ourselves, it's likely to not get addressed. Send in forms describing exactly what is happening online and grab the user's number while you are at it. The number can be found by pressing "Tab" while in game.
4.How do you take in game screenshots?
Clumsyorchid: Use the Print Screen button, it will capture screens and save them to the BMP forlder within your install directory.
5.What countries can sign up for PSOBB?
Clumsyorchid:Just check out the Billing site, the country drop down menu is quite extensive. All players are welcome.
6. How can I register a account to play?
Clumsyorchid: You can click the "Official billing Site" link within the client before starting the game.
(Or go to
https://billing.playsega.com/protected/securityCheck)
7. How do I get started? I'm confused!
Clumsyorchid: Please read through the Begin the Adventure section of the website:
http://www.psobb.com/guide/advpre/chara.php
this will answer most of your questions about PSO Blue Burst.
8. How do i set the 10 hotkey commands at the bottom?
Clumsyorchid: While in game, not in a lobby, press "home", select "Customize", select any action, in the Action List use buttons 1-0 to assign actions to the hotkey bar.
9.How big is the client?
Clumsy Orchid: The installer is around 500megs
10. Are US and EU servers linked?
Clumsyorchid: Servers are linked, EU and US. On registering a GameID, make sure you add your correct territory.
11.Who and where do I get in contact when I have a problem in game? (glitches, exploits etc)
Clumsyorchid: Please refer to the following link for more information, this has already been outlined in the website:
http://www.psobb.com/support/inquiry/index.php
12. I've beat the dragon, but caves didn't unlock! Whats the deal?
Momonpso:You just need to finish the government quests for forest to unlock caves. Thats all, very simple. (You can access government quests through the principal)
13. What are photon drops for?
Momonpso: Photon drops can be used later on to trade for items like add slots. You will also be able to add % to a weapon.
14. Is it possible to find mags as drops or in boxes?
Momonpso:Extra baby mags can be found just about any where in mines. I have also seen the caves boss drop them.