Photon Points - Revision history

EspioKaos at 03:49, 20 May 2010

2010-05-20T03:49:13Z

EspioKaos at 05:04, 18 May 2010

2010-05-18T05:04:25Z

EspioKaos: Cleaned up

2010-05-17T20:43:43Z

Cleaned up

EspioKaos at 15:57, 17 May 2010

2010-05-17T15:57:52Z

DeviateRogue: /* Restoring PP */

2010-05-17T04:28:39Z

‎Restoring PP

DaWrecka: Added some more info regarding PCs and PCCs

2008-09-14T03:14:08Z

Added some more info regarding PCs and PCCs

Miraglyth: Longbow -> Bow

2007-01-29T18:36:55Z

Longbow -> Bow

Miraglyth: Photon Charger picture update.

2007-01-18T05:40:13Z

Photon Charger picture update.

Miraglyth: /* Restoring PP */ Photon Charger

2007-01-18T05:37:56Z

‎Restoring PP: Photon Charger

Miraglyth: /* Restoring PP */ The item is called "Photon Charge", not "Photon Charger".

2007-01-18T05:16:09Z

‎Restoring PP: The item is called "Photon Charge", not "Photon Charger".

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 [[Image:WeaponDisplay.JPG|thumb|right|PP gauge showing that these twin handguns have 185 PP left out of a maximum 406.]]
-'''Photon points''', abbreviated '''PP''', are points which weapons consume through the use of [[photon arts]], with the exception of ranged weapons which will consume PP regardless of a [[bullets|bullet]] being linked to the weapon.  A weapon's PP is indicated on the action pallet by two numbers in the format current PP/maximum PP.  As PP is consumed, the numerator will decrease until it reaches a point in which it can no longer meet the minimum requirement of PP to use a [[photon arts|photon art]] or fire a shot.  At this point, the weapon's PP must be recharged in order to continue using any attack which requires PP.  The denominator, or maximum PP, is a fixed amount which can be increased only though the upgrade process of [[weapon grinding]].
+'''Photon points''', abbreviated '''PP''', are points which weapons consume through the use of [[photon arts]], with the exception of ranged weapons which will consume PP regardless of a [[bullets|bullet]] being linked to the weapon.  A weapon's PP is indicated on the action palette by two numbers in the format current PP/maximum PP.  As PP is consumed, the numerator will decrease until it reaches a point in which it can no longer meet the minimum requirement of PP to use a [[photon arts|photon art]] or fire a shot.  At this point, the weapon's PP must be recharged in order to continue using any attack which requires PP.  The denominator, or maximum PP, is a fixed amount which can be increased only though the upgrade process of [[weapon grinding]].
 == PP consumption ==
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 A weapon's photon points can be restored in the following ways:
 * All weapons restore PP automatically over time.  Regeneration rates are unique to each weapon and also vary based on your [[Types|type]], but by simply having a weapon equipped in your hands, any PP which has been drained from it will recharge over time.
-* [[Photon Charge]]s and [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s can be used to refill a weapon's PP.  When used from the action pallet, a [[Photon Charge]] will replenish only the currently equipped weapon's PP.  (If you have two single-handed weapons equipped, both will be fully recharged.)  [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s, however, will recharge your entire pallet of weapons.
+* [[Photon Charge]]s and [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s can be used to refill a weapon's PP.  When used from the action palette, a [[Photon Charge]] will replenish only the currently equipped weapon's PP.  (If you have two single-handed weapons equipped, both will be fully recharged.)  [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s, however, will recharge your entire palette of weapons.
 * [[Photon Charger]]s are floating, glowing cubes which can be found in lobbies and in many missions.  These devices allow you to pay a fee to completely recharge the PP of all weapons in your inventory.  The amount paid for the service depends on the total amount of PP being recharged.
 * When using striking weapons, hitting enemies with normal attacks will aid the natural regeneration rate, allowing you to recover PP faster.  Furthermore, successful exact attacks will recharge even more photon points.

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 * [[Photon Charge]]s and [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s can be used to refill a weapon's PP.  When used from the action pallet, a [[Photon Charge]] will replenish only the currently equipped weapon's PP.  (If you have two single-handed weapons equipped, both will be fully recharged.)  [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s, however, will recharge your entire pallet of weapons.
 * [[Photon Charger]]s are floating, glowing cubes which can be found in lobbies and in many missions.  These devices allow you to pay a fee to completely recharge the PP of all weapons in your inventory.  The amount paid for the service depends on the total amount of PP being recharged.
-* When using striking weapons, hitting enemies with normal attacks will aid the natural regeneration rate, allowing you to recover PP even faster.
+* When using striking weapons, hitting enemies with normal attacks will aid the natural regeneration rate, allowing you to recover PP faster.  Furthermore, successful exact attacks will recharge even more photon points.

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-{{Clean-up}}
+[[Image:WeaponDisplay.JPG|thumb|right|PP gauge showing that these twin handguns have 185 PP left out of a maximum 406.]]
-[[Image:WeaponDisplay.JPG|thumb|right|These twin handguns have 185 PP out of a maximum 406.]]
+'''Photon points''', abbreviated '''PP''', are points which weapons consume through the use of [[photon arts]], with the exception of ranged weapons which will consume PP regardless of a [[bullets|bullet]] being linked to the weapon.  A weapon's PP is indicated on the action pallet by two numbers in the format current PP/maximum PP.  As PP is consumed, the numerator will decrease until it reaches a point in which it can no longer meet the minimum requirement of PP to use a [[photon arts|photon art]] or fire a shot.  At this point, the weapon's PP must be recharged in order to continue using any attack which requires PP.  The denominator, or maximum PP, is a fixed amount which can be increased only though the upgrade process of [[weapon grinding]].
-== Striking weapons ==
+== PP consumption ==
-For striking weapons such as sabers, knuckles and swords, PP is used to power special attacks which can be included in combos, known as [[skills]]. If the amount of PP a striking weapon has left is too low to cover the cost of the skill, the skill cannot be used until enough PP is restored to use the attack. The weapon remains perfectly usable otherwise.
+All weapon categories (with the exception of [[RCSMs]]) have a PP stat which is depleted through the use of [[photon arts]], and in the case of ranged weapons, by firing normal shots.  While the same basic principles of PP consumption apply to all weapons, there are a few minor variances between the three main categories.
-== Ranged weapons ==
+=== Striking weapons ===
-For ranged weapons, including handguns, longbows and machineguns, PP is used to power standard attacks; since [[bullet]] [[photon arts]] are passive, usually giving a special element and status effect to a ranged weapon, and increasing their [[power]] while decreasing their [[accuracy]]. When the PP of the weapon is depleted, it cannot fire at all until PP is restored. Anybody using ranged weapons, and [[Rangers]] especially, need to be careful of PP management when firing them, and also need to bring a number of different guns so that they do not run out of PP in battle, and be forced to melee.
+Striking weapons consume PP only when using powerful [[photon arts]] known as [[skills]].  If a weapon's PP becomes too low to supply a skill with the minimum required PP to initiate an attack, you must recharge the weapon in order to continue using the attack.  Otherwise, you can continue to perform normal attacks with the weapon while its PP recharges naturally.
-== TECHNIC weapons ==
+=== Ranged weapons ===
-The [[photon arts]] of TECHNIC weapons -- [[TECHNICs]] -- work similar to [[skills]], though these weapons cannot be used for any other kinds of attacks, ruling out the ability to make combos as well. Techniques have more applications than other Photon Arts as well, and as such will be a [[Force]]'s main way of attacking, supporting and healing. Thus, again, PP management is important, as is carrying multiple weapons with different sets of Techniques of them and switching between them. It is important to note that since Techniques can only be attached to casting weapons, and since these can only be used by Forces, in order to use these, [[Hunters]] and [[Rangers]] would need to have their class changed first.
+Ranged weapons consume PP through the use of [[bullets]], special [[photon arts]] which imbue the weapon with unique elemental or special properties.  Unlike striking weapons however, they also require photon points for firing normal shots.  Once a ranged weapon has depleted its photon points, it cannot be used until it has been at least partially recharged.  [[RCSMs|Ranged combat support machines]] are the one exception to this category, as they do not have a PP stat, and therefore can continue to attack indefinitely.
-== Restoring PP ==
+=== TECHNIC weapons ===
 [[Image:PhotonCharger.JPG|thumb|right|Photon Charger]]
-PP can be restored in the following ways:
+A weapon's photon points can be restored in the following ways:
-* By using a [[Photon Charge]]; these can be bought from shops and found in missions. Note that if used from the palette with two single-handed weapons equipped, each weapon will receive a 50% recharge. The exception is if the left-hand weapon is an [[RCSMs|RCSM]], in which case the right-hand weapon will receive a full restore. Two-handed weapons always receive a full charge from these items.
+* All weapons restore PP automatically over time.  Regeneration rates are unique to each weapon and also vary based on your [[Types|type]], but by simply having a weapon equipped in your hands, any PP which has been drained from it will recharge over time.
-* By using a [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]; These fully restore the PP for all weapons in inventory. They drop at random from boxes in fields; However they cannot be bought except from player shops. Like the [[Photon Charge]] item, only 10 can be carried at a time and they cannot be stored in [[Presents]].
+* [[Photon Charge]]s and [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s can be used to refill a weapon's PP.  When used from the action pallet, a [[Photon Charge]] will replenish only the currently equipped weapon's PP.  (If you have two single-handed weapons equipped, both will be fully recharged.)  [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]s, however, will recharge your entire pallet of weapons.
-* By using a [[Photon Charger]]; these can be found in [[Cities]] and [[Outposts]], and may appear once or twice in certain areas during a [[Mission]]. They charge a small fee, depending on the amount off PP to be restored.
+* [[Photon Charger]]s are floating, glowing cubes which can be found in lobbies and in many missions.  These devices allow you to pay a fee to completely recharge the PP of all weapons in your inventory.  The amount paid for the service depends on the total amount of PP being recharged.
-* Using the automatic regeneration function, by just wearing the weapon. More info in [[Weapons]] and [[Types]].
+* When using striking weapons, hitting enemies with normal attacks will aid the natural regeneration rate, allowing you to recover PP even faster.

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-{{Stats}}
+{{Clean-up}}
-[[Image:WeaponDisplay.JPG|thumb|right|These Twin Handguns have 185 PP out of a maximum 406]]
+== Striking weapons ==
-Photon Points (generally abbreviated as ''PP'') are a numerical indicator of the amount of power a [[weapon]] has left. This power is used for various [[Photon Arts]], which are divided into three categories; [[Skills]] for [[Melee Weapons]], [[Bullets]] for [[Ranged Weapons]], and [[Techniques]] for [[Casting Weapons]].
+== Ranged weapons ==
-=== Melee Weapons ===
+== TECHNIC weapons ==
+The [[photon arts]] of TECHNIC weapons -- [[TECHNICs]] -- work similar to [[skills]], though these weapons cannot be used for any other kinds of attacks, ruling out the ability to make combos as well. Techniques have more applications than other Photon Arts as well, and as such will be a [[Force]]'s main way of attacking, supporting and healing. Thus, again, PP management is important, as is carrying multiple weapons with different sets of Techniques of them and switching between them. It is important to note that since Techniques can only be attached to casting weapons, and since these can only be used by Forces, in order to use these, [[Hunters]] and [[Rangers]] would need to have their class changed first.
 == Restoring PP ==
+[[Image:PhotonCharger.JPG|thumb|right|Photon Charger]]
 PP can be restored in the following ways:
+* By using a [[Photon Charge]]; these can be bought from shops and found in missions. Note that if used from the palette with two single-handed weapons equipped, each weapon will receive a 50% recharge. The exception is if the left-hand weapon is an [[RCSMs|RCSM]], in which case the right-hand weapon will receive a full restore. Two-handed weapons always receive a full charge from these items.
-* By using a [[Recovery Items|Photon Charge]]; these can be bought from [[Shops]], but are quite expensive. Note that if used from the palette with two single-handed weapons equipped, each weapon will receive a 50% recharge. The exception is if the left-hand weapon is an [[RCSM]], in which case the right-hand weapon will receive a full restore. Two-handed weapons always receive a full charge from these items.
+* By using a [[PhotonChargeCosmo]]; These fully restore the PP for all weapons in inventory. They drop at random from boxes in fields; However they cannot be bought except from player shops. Like the [[Photon Charge]] item, only 10 can be carried at a time and they cannot be stored in [[Presents]].
 * By using a [[Photon Charger]]; these can be found in [[Cities]] and [[Outposts]], and may appear once or twice in certain areas during a [[Mission]]. They charge a small fee, depending on the amount off PP to be restored.
 * Using the automatic regeneration function, by just wearing the weapon. More info in [[Weapons]] and [[Types]].
-* By using a striking weapon(Sword, Sabre, etc.), it is possible that if you score a critical hit some of your weapons PP will be restored (will test later for exact percentages)
+* When using striking weapons, on top of the normal regeneration rate of the weapon, PP will be refilled by using normal attacks.

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	* By using a [[Photon Charger]]; these can be found in [[Cities]] and [[Outposts]], and may appear once or twice in certain areas during a [[Mission]]. They charge a small fee, depending on the amount off PP to be restored.		* By using a [[Photon Charger]]; these can be found in [[Cities]] and [[Outposts]], and may appear once or twice in certain areas during a [[Mission]]. They charge a small fee, depending on the amount off PP to be restored.
	* Using the automatic regeneration function, by just wearing the weapon. More info in [[Weapons]] and [[Types]].		* Using the automatic regeneration function, by just wearing the weapon. More info in [[Weapons]] and [[Types]].
		+	* By using a striking weapon(Sword, Sabre, etc.), it is possible that if you score a critical hit some of your weapons PP will be restored (will test later for exact percentages)

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 === Ranged Weapons ===
-For [[Ranged Weapons]], including [[Handguns]], [[Longbows]], and [[Machineguns]], PP is used to power standard attacks; since [[Bullet]] [[Photon Arts]] are passive, usually giving a special element and status effect to a ranged weapon, and increasing their [[power]] while decreasing their [[accuracy]]. When the PP of the weapon is depleted, it cannot fire at all until PP is restored. Anybody using ranged weapons, and [[Rangers]] especially, need to be careful of PP management when firing them, and also need to bring a number of different guns so that they do not run out of PP in battle, and be forced to melee.
+For [[Ranged Weapons]], including [[Handguns]], [[Bows]], and [[Machineguns]], PP is used to power standard attacks; since [[Bullet]] [[Photon Arts]] are passive, usually giving a special element and status effect to a ranged weapon, and increasing their [[power]] while decreasing their [[accuracy]]. When the PP of the weapon is depleted, it cannot fire at all until PP is restored. Anybody using ranged weapons, and [[Rangers]] especially, need to be careful of PP management when firing them, and also need to bring a number of different guns so that they do not run out of PP in battle, and be forced to melee.
 === Casting Weapons ===

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 The [[Photon Arts]] of [[Casting Weapons]] -- [[Techniques]] -- work similar to [[Skills]], though these weapons cannot be used for any other kinds of attacks, ruling out the ability to make combos as well. Techniques have more applications than other Photon Arts as well, and as such will be a [[Force]]'s main way of attacking, supporting and healing. Thus, again, PP management is important, as is carrying multiple weapons with different sets of Techniques of them and switching between them. It is important to note that since Techniques can only be attached to casting weapons, and since these can only be used by Forces, in order to use these, [[Hunters]] and [[Rangers]] would need to have their class changed first.
-[[Image:PhotonChargeCube.JPG|thumb|right|A cube used to charge the PP of weapons for a small fee]]
+[[Image:PhotonCharger.JPG|thumb|right|A Photon Charger.]]
 == Restoring PP ==