Box drops - Revision history

EspioKaos: Clarification and some condensing.

2010-06-14T16:57:19Z

Clarification and some condensing.

EspioKaos at 13:52, 8 September 2008

2008-09-08T13:52:17Z

EspioKaos: New page: All manner of items can drop from boxes found throughout Gurhal, but the type of item you receive may depend partially on the type of box opened. This article will detail the variety of b...

2008-08-28T00:31:30Z

New page: All manner of items can drop from boxes found throughout Gurhal, but the type of item you receive may depend partially on the type of box opened. This article will detail the variety of b...

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All manner of items can drop from boxes found throughout Gurhal, but the type of item you receive may depend partially on the type of box opened. This article will detail the variety of box drops that exist in ''Phantasy Star Universe''.

== Normal boxes ==
The most common type of box found scattered about Gurhal is described simply as a normal box. Generally speaking, these boxes will contain [[Consumable items|consumable items]], [[Room decorations|room decorations]] and various [[Synthesis materials#Photons|photons]], [[Synthesis materials#Metals|metals]], [[Synthesis materials#Wood|wood]] and [[Synthesis materials#Hard materials|hard materials]]. In the case of [[Photons|photons]] and [[Synthesis materials#Metals|metals]], the type found will depend on the [[Areas|area]] where they drop. Similarly, types of [[Synthesis materials#Wood|wood]] and [[Synthesis materials#Hard materials|hard materials]] depend upon the planet which they are found. These box drops are also known as area box drops.

== Special boxes ==
Special boxes describe any box or other object (such as a tree or fruit) which notoriously drops a particular item. Often times, these box types are specific to a [[Missions|mission]] as opposed to an [[Areas|area]]. The contents of special boxes can range from rare [[Synthesis materials#Gemstones and alloys|gemstones and alloys]] to unique [[Synthesis materials#Biomaterials|biomaterials]] and in the case of [[Rare free missions|rare missions]], they are known to contain a variety of [[Weapons|weapons]].

== Boss boxes ==
Boss box is a general term used to describe any set of boxes which appear at the end of a mission after it has been cleared. These boxes can contain any of the items found in an area's normal boxes along with various weapons, line shields, units or synthesis boards specific to a particular mission or boss. Please note that the boxes which appear following the defeat of a [[Bosses|major boss]] are identified in PSUPedia's drop charts by the boss's name. Any other occurrence, such as those that appear after defeating a mini-boss or large group of enemies in the final room of a mission, are identified as boss boxes.

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 == Special boxes ==
-Special boxes describe any box or other object (such as a tree, rock or fruit) which notoriously drops a particular item.  Often times, these box types are specific to a [[Missions|mission]] as opposed to an [[Areas|area]].  The contents of special boxes can range from rare [[Synthesis materials#Gemstones and alloys|gemstones and alloys]] to unique [[Synthesis materials#Biomaterials|biomaterials]] and in the case of [[Rare free missions|rare missions]], special boxes are known to contain a variety of [[Weapons|weapons]].
+Special boxes describe any box which cannot be reached by normal means.  Generally speaking, this type requires the cooperation of multiple people to activate a set of floor switches to clear a path to the boxes.  The contents of special boxes can range from rare [[Synthesis materials#Gemstones and alloys|gemstones and alloys]] to unique [[Synthesis materials#Biomaterials|biomaterials]] and in the case of [[Rare free missions|rare missions]], special boxes are known to contain a variety of [[Weapons|weapons]].  When special boxes are listed in mission drop charts, a note should be included to identify any specific requirements to reach them, such as the number of people needed to activate a set of switches.
 == Clear boxes ==
-When a mission ends without a major boss battle, often times a set of boxes will appear in the final room as a reward to the party.  These boxes are known as clear boxes.  Aside from the common items you would find in a mission's normal boxes, these containers also have a chance of dropping various weapons, line shields, units and synthesis boards.
+After a mission has been completed, either by defeating all of the enemies in the area or by taking down a major boss, often times a set of boxes will appear in the final room as a reward to the party.  These are known as clear boxes.  Aside from the common items you would find in a mission's normal boxes, these containers also have a chance of dropping various weapons, line shields, units and synthesis boards.  Please note that the boxes which appear following the defeat of a [[Bosses|major boss]] are identified in PSUPedia's drop charts by the name of the boss.

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 == Special boxes ==
-Special boxes describe any box or other object (such as a tree or fruit) which notoriously drops a particular item.  Often times, these box types are specific to a [[Missions|mission]] as opposed to an [[Areas|area]].  The contents of special boxes can range from rare [[Synthesis materials#Gemstones and alloys|gemstones and alloys]] to unique [[Synthesis materials#Biomaterials|biomaterials]] and in the case of [[Rare free missions|rare missions]], they are known to contain a variety of [[Weapons|weapons]].
+Special boxes describe any box or other object (such as a tree, rock or fruit) which notoriously drops a particular item.  Often times, these box types are specific to a [[Missions|mission]] as opposed to an [[Areas|area]].  The contents of special boxes can range from rare [[Synthesis materials#Gemstones and alloys|gemstones and alloys]] to unique [[Synthesis materials#Biomaterials|biomaterials]] and in the case of [[Rare free missions|rare missions]], special boxes are known to contain a variety of [[Weapons|weapons]].
 == Boss boxes ==
-Boss box is a general term used to describe any set of boxes which appear at the end of a mission after it has been cleared.  These boxes can contain any of the items found in an area's normal boxes along with various weapons, line shields, units or synthesis boards specific to a particular mission or boss.  Please note that the boxes which appear following the defeat of a [[Bosses|major boss]] are identified in PSUPedia's drop charts by the boss's name.  Any other occurrence, such as those that appear after defeating a mini-boss or large group of enemies in the final room of a mission, are identified as boss boxes.
+Boss boxes are the containers which appear at the end of a mission following the defeat of a [[Bosses|major boss]].  These boxes may contain any of the items found in an area's normal boxes along with various weapons, line shields, units or synthesis boards specific to a particular boss.  Please note that the boxes which appear following the defeat of a [[Bosses|major boss]] are identified in PSUPedia's drop charts by the boss's name.