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| | This article catalogs the history of updates that have occurred in ''Phantasy Star Universe'' from launch to present day. The dates given for each update reference the game's server time which follows [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Standard_Time Pacific Standard Time].<br/> | | This article catalogs the history of updates that have occurred in ''Phantasy Star Universe'' from launch to present day. The dates given for each update reference the game's server time which follows [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Standard_Time Pacific Standard Time].<br/> |
| − | Most every week, the servers will undergo a maintenance period. During this period, any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PST and ends on Friday generally by 4:00am PST, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred. | + | Most every week, the servers will undergo a maintenance period during which any scheduled updates will be implemented. Maintenance always begins on Thursday at 11:00pm PST and ends on Friday, generally by 4:00am PST, though shorter and longer maintenance periods have occurred. |
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| − | ==Initial state==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/October_2006#Update_000|this article]] for details on the initial state of the game.
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| − | ==Update 001==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/November_2006#Update_001|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 002==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_002|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 003==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_003|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 004==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_004|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 005==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2006#Update_005|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 006==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2007#Update_006|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 007==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2007#Update_007|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 008==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2007#Update_008|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 009==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2007#Update_009|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 010==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2007#Update_010|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 011==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2007#Update_011|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 012==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2007#Update_012|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 013==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2007#Update_013|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 014==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2007#Update_014|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 015==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/April_2007#Update_015|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 016==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/April_2007#Update_016|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 017==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/May_2007#Update_017|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 018==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/May_2007#Update_018|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 019==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/June_2007#Update_019|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 020==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/June_2007#Update_020|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 021==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/July_2007#Update_021|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 022==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/July_2007#Update_022|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 023==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/August_2007#Update_023|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 024==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/September_2007#Update_024|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 025==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/September_2007#Update_025|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 026==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/September_2007#Update_026|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 027==
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| − | '''Date:''' 18th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 04:30 on the 19th of October) to 25th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | The long-awaited [[1Up Platinum Cup]] has begun! Two missions are available at Clyez City's newly opened Club Commune, [[Invisible Road]] and [[United Front]]. See the event page for further details.
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| − | ====Seasonal lobbies====
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| − | This update marked the beginning of the Halloween event. Clyez, Holtes and Dagora Cities were decorated accordingly, and for the duration of the event, the rare [[Rappy Latan]] may be spotted in certain missions.
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| − | ====System changes====
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| − | The Xbox 360 version of the game has received a patch that removed the death penalty from missions, modified enemy speed in high-ranking missions and also fixed a few exploits and security holes.
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| − | ==Update 028==
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| − | '''Date:''' 25th of October maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:00 on the 26th of October) to 1st of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:45 on the 2nd).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | As the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] continues, last week's two missions were replaced by a new mission, [[Deadly Brilliance]]. Furthermore, the event trading post has been updated with new items, [[Formalwear]] and [[Formal Dress]].
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| − | ==Update 029==
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| − | '''Date:''' 1st of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:45 on the 2nd of November) to 8th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 9th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | Week three of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]] has begun! Last week's mission, [[Deadly Brilliance]] has taken a temporary leave while the new Colony mission, [[Elements of Unrest]] makes its debut. This update also introduces the chance of getting the special items [[Song for Death]] and [[Rappy Suit]]!
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| − | ==Update 030==
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| − | '''Date:''' 8th of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 02:30 on the 9th of November) to 15th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 06:30 on the 16th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | This update brings about the fourth and final week of the [[1Up Platinum Cup]]! Now all four missions are available one last time, bringing with them a third bonus mission.
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| − | ==Update 031==
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| − | '''Date:''' 15th of Novemeber maintenance (from 23:00 to 06:30 on the 16th of November) to 29th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:30 on the 30th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup====
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| − | This update has ended the [[1Up Platinum Cup]]. Altogether, 4,212,511 Gurhal Check Points were earned!
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| − | ====Season lobbies====
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| − | The Halloween lobbies were removed and replaced by the autumn lobbies in Clyez City and Ohotku City. The [[Autumn Leaves]] decoration also went on sale.
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| − | ====Ambition of the Illuminus update====
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| − | The PC/PS2 servers received a massive update preparing everyone for the upcoming release of ''Ambition of the Illuminus''. The Xbox 360 servers will receive this update November 20th, when the expansion is available for purchase and download on Xbox Live.
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| − | =====System changes=====
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| − | * Players are now able to speak with NPC lobby attendants to move from main lobbies to any field lobbies they have visited following this update.
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| − | * Photon arts caps have been increased from LV30 to LV40, of course depending on restrictions set in place by a player's battle type. Visual indications of a photon art at LV31+ will only be seen by players who have the expansion.
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| − | * The character level cap was increased to LV110, while Guardian type caps have been increased to LV15.
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| − | * Protransers now have a new ability which allows them to see traps without goggles. The goggles must still be used, however, to uncover and disarm traps.
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| − | * Party members are now able to chat during certain cutscenes, such as boss entrances and death scenes.
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| − | * Players are now able to enter first-person mode while seated.
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| − | * A small delay has been added between switching from normal to first-person view, thus resolving certain glitches.
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| − | =====My room, synthesis and grinding=====
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| − | * A new shop search system has been introduced, which allows players to perform much more detailed searches for items in player shops. This update also allows players to view the prices, stats and other information of items in the search results window without having to go to a player's shop. The shop must be visited, of course, if a player wishes to purchase the item.
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| − | * Synthesis success rates have been increased along with the chances of receiving higher elemental attributes on lines shields and striking weapons.
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| − | * Synthesis failure has been adjusted to allow more more unique and varied items to result from a failed synthesis.
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| − | * In the event of a failed weapon grind, the weapon will no longer be destroyed. Instead, any previous successful grinds will be lost and the maximum number of grinds the weapon can handle will be decreased by one.
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| − | =====Battle system=====
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| − | * The new [[Just Attack]] and [[Just Counter]] moves have been introduced. Though usable in ''Phantasy Star Universe'', the full visual effects of these moves will be visible only to ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | * Normal striking attacks will now recover photon points to the weapon being used. Critical hits will recover more PP.
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| − | * The elemental attribute damage equation has been adjusted, allowing for low percentage and non-elemental weapons to inflict more damage than before. Likewise, to balance things out with this change, the base damage and defense of players has been adjusted.
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| − | * Positive stat bonuses now remain on players even while using SUV weapons and nanoblasts.
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| − | * Weapon and line shield drops will now have random elements and percentages added to them.
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| − | * Meseta drops will increase when there are more players in a party.
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| − | * The default for item distribution has been changed to "set random." Furthermore, when the distribution is designated "set random" or "set in order," any Meseta picked up will be divided evenly between party members. "Give finder" will give the full amount to whoever picks it up.
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| − | * Certain low-power photon arts have been tweaked to make them more powerful.
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| − | * Large enemies have received a reduction in stamina, making it possible for even low-level status effects to work against them.
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| − | * The [[Hanzo]] and all Kubara striking weapons have been upgraded to make them work better with photon arts.
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| − | * A rebalance was performed on the following partner machines: GH143, GH423, GH433, GH443 and GH453.
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| − | =====Items and shops=====
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| − | * NPC shops will now pay more for certain items when sold back. Many items, such as various traps, have also received a reduction in price.
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| − | * Certain customization options at Lumilass have received a price reduction.
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| − | * A new trap, [[Burn Trap EX]], was introduced to NPC shops.
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| − | * Many B-rank units have become available in NPC shops.
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| − | =====New missions=====
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| − | Following the release of ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' on November 20, the following new missions will be playable by those who have the expansion.
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| − | | [[AMF HQ Recovery]] || C-S || Holtes City: West || AMF Headquarters || AMF Metro Platform
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| − | | [[Military Subway]] || C-S || Metro Linear Platform || Central Command Area || AMF Central Command
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| − | | [[Scarred Planet]] || C-S || Holtes City: East || Flyer Base || Old Rozenom City
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| − | | [[Lightning Beasts]] || C-S || Old Rozenom Base Camp || Paracabana Coast Area || Paracabana Coast
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| − | | [[Sakura Blast]] || C-S || Kugo Hot Springs || Saguraki Area || Saguraki C.D.
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| − | | [[Caves of Ice]] || C-S || Vio Tonga || Granigs Mine Area || Granigs Mine
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| − | | [[Awoken Serpent]] || C-S || Granigs Mine || Voloyal Area || Casino Voloyal
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| − | These new missions will introduce numerous new enemies as well as item drops.
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| − | =====New weapons, items and types=====
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| − | * ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players will have access to four new weapon categories: whips, slicers, shadoogs and madoogs.
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| − | * New clothing and parts will be released for all races.
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| − | * [[Chikki Kyoren-jin]] and [[Visshi Grudda]], two new photon arts, will be released.
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| − | * [[Acrofighter]] and [[Acrotecher]] are available to ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | ==Update 032==
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| − | '''Date:''' 29th of November maintenance (from 23:00 to 03:30 on the 30th of November) to 13th of December maintenance (from 23:00 to 01:00 on the 14th).
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| − | ====1Up Platinum Cup rewards====
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| − | This update marks the beginning of the rewards period earned during the [[1Up Platinum Cup]]. The reward period originally was planned to last for two weeks, but due to a rollback being necessary on the 360 servers, the reward period has been extended to a total of three weeks. Rewards include:
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| − | * Super Holy Light for all races.
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| − | * Free makeovers at Lumilass.
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| − | * 50% discount on all clothes and parts.
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| − | * 15% increase to all weapon and line shield synthesis success rates.
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| − | * Free [B] [[Twin Fluor. Bulbs]] delivered to all players' common boxes. (This must be claimed by January 31, 2008.)
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| − | ====Episode 3 begins====
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| − | Despair and Hope, the first chapter of ''Episode 3'' was released. This mission is exclusive to ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | | [[Sacred Stream]] || C-S || Ohtoku City || COG: Pavilion of Air || Pavilion of Air: Top
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| − | | [[White Beast]] || C-S || Pavilion of Air: Top || Shitenkaku Area || Shitenkaku
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| − | ====New lobbies====
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| − | With the new missions come two new lobbies, [[Pavilion of Air: Top]] and [[Ohtoku: Shitenkaku]]. Shitenkaku features a special NPC who, when given Meseta, will give players a "fortune." This has a chance of increasing or decreasing one's photon fortune for part of the day. Furthermore, there is also an offertory box where players can donate items in hopes of getting special items in return.
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| − | ====New clothes and parts====
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| − | A number of new clothing and parts sets were released for ''Ambition of the Illuminus'' players.
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| − | * Fujifiji Set (male clothes)
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| − | * Kouze Set (male clothes)
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| − | * Hulauna Set (female clothes)
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| − | * Vatavara Set (female clothes)
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| − | * Apollos Set (male parts)
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| − | * Bacolone Set (female parts)
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| − | ====New room items====
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| − | [[Casino Voloyal]]'s prize counter has been updated with new decorations and music discs. New decorations were added to Clyez City's Variety Shop.
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| − | ====New weapons and line shields====
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| − | With the new missions, numerous new weapon and line shield boards were added as possible drop items.
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| − | ====Season lobby end====
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| − | The autumn lobby decorations in Clyez and Ohtoku Cities were removed.
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| − | ==Update 033==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2007#Update_033|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 034==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/December_2007#Update_034|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 035==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2008#Update_035|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | ==Update 036==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2008#Update_036|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 037 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/January_2008#Update_037|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 038 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_038|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 039 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_039|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 040 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_040|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 041 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/February_2008#Update_041|this article]] for details on this update.
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| − | == Update 042 ==
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| − | Please see [[Updates/March_2008#Update_042|this article]] for details on this update.
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| | == Update history == | | == Update history == |
| | {{Template:Update calendar}} | | {{Template:Update calendar}} |
