User:Cry0

Yo de boys.

So, I find it kinda weird to make a page about one's self. Kinda comes over egocentric, no matter what you say. But, since we're here now, it's vacation and got nothing to do... heck, I got time. So, a bit of info about me then, relating to PSU.

Notes: This literary work is written on a morning, and if it's one thing I'm not then it's a morning person. Therefor, it might contain innacuracies, both spelling- and contentwise. Keep that in mind when reading.

History: I bought PSO for my birthday the year it was launched on gamecube. I had not realised it then, but I actually died that day. Well, or i could have, since my life went down the drain with that game XD. I kept playing it, on the sega servers and was lucky enough to never corrupt. Playing on those servers did kill one cube of mine, but any pso player knows that's nothign to stop him/her. Then, the schthack servers came. It was like the jews finding the holy land. it was everything the sega servers lacked. I had a very good time there, too, although the players seemed a bit more childish there (is that even possible?). For some reason I had gotten it in my head to make a quest (must've thought i had too much life...), and so i did (A new hope). Against my will I then made it multiplayer (The military strikes back). After that a lot of my oldest PSO friends began to quit (not related, i hope). So, in the end, I decided to quit too, besies, PSU had come out. I played a little, but never cared much for the restrained content, so i quit, until later, AOI came out. I pirated (arrrrr, sorry had to say that) the game, since i had already payed for the first and believe that's enough. Since then, i've been having good fun with it. Even found many friends back. Yes, sega still can't tell customer support from a standard help form, and they really need to invest in a coffee not allowed plaque for the server room, but, the game is fun, no matter how you twist it, so, i'll be playing that.

The "A New Hope" legend: I am both proud and ashamed of this achievement. Weird but, hear me out. I made this quest because I had always thought that PSO had so much to offer, but sega rarely took it down every path. As an example, the never really got into the story-telling. And I like games with good stories (final fantasy, fire emblem, psu,...). So i decided to make a quest which tells a story of the like never before seen in PSO. I also wanted the quest to contain good rewards, be difficult, and have good enemy placement. Lastly, i wanted it to contain humor. I did not succeed on all the domains, mainly because toward the end i got really tired of quest making, and kinda rushed it. However, to each department... Story i felt was pretty good, although in hindsight I wish I had used better telling, and a lot less of the stupid crude jokes. Ah well, let's blame it on youth, shall we? live and learn. In the next quest I was making, it would be totally different, but I gave up on that one, so meh... rewards: In my honest opinion, pso was nearing the end of it's lifespan. A lot of items were never released (like red ring, or pgf), and i thougth it was about blooming time. So I made them rewards. And I think the quest was hard enough to provide a buffer for those rewards. No matter what any elitist thinks. The quest WAS difficult, and anyone saying it wasn't, i'm sorry, but you need to get over yourself. enemy placement: well, it wasn't too bad, but try making innovative waves with 760somewhat enemies. Not possible. Not every single one. Imho, a lot of them are quite decently thought out, so there. Humor: yeah, in real life I have quite rude humor, but there you can see from my mimic, that it's a joke. I was nto able to transfer that to pso. Therefor the humor seem bourish and stupid. In hindsight, i'd have done it differently. The temple then. I loved them endless nightmare quests, and I wanted a part of my quest to be nothign but slaughter. But to not making it obligatory. So i made temple a sidequest. And boy, is it slaughter. A lot of people don't get that it was never meant as obligatory, and the actual true point of the quest started with seaside. But, not much I can do about that. When it was transferred to BB format, i heard it contained a lot of bugs. can't really help that, as I've stopped doing it, and never even played BB. Some thigns don't work there, or dont look as they are supposed to, but I have no idea what. Someone is apparently working on it though (Lee). Kudos to him. Must be a bitch trying to understand my horrible coding. To this day I still get comments for the quest. Both positive and negative. I feel very honored about the laurations and all, and I thank anyone who took the time to play the quest. I also recieved a lot of critique from the minority, but in pso, the minority has a really weird way of standing out. Without trying to go to deep into it or provoke, I'll just say that what I usually say: "If you don't like it, do it yourself". And unless you did, you have to right to criticise. I do realise that I kinda whored my name in this quest, and sometimes tried to shoot for immortality, but i'd like to blame that on youthful ignorance. Again, this is one thing i'd definately have done different. So, love me or hate me (and i know there's a few since I am quite the asshole), it's up to you.

About me: - Born 20/8/1986 <- do not read the yankee way - I have a certain intolerance for the yankees, not for the americans. So don't get me wrong on that one. - I like canadians, on the other hand. - I'm funny. People can just never really tell when i'm joking. Which makes me look like an asshole, since i usually target people. My humor is brutal, I can't help it. - I have a very sick mind. This results in gruesome nightmares. Therefor, i am no mornign person. - IQ is 130-140. I am however socially handicapped, and have too high standards. I have low self-esteem, but am vain. It's a weird combination, but self-awareness is good, right? - I sometimes get very dark (see previous line). - I am rude to anything or one that annoys me, i'd walk through fire for anythign or anyone else. I dunno why. I like helping people. Just not the ones that annoy me. - i'm a cat-person. get your dog out of my face. - I'm belgian, and the drinking age is 16. Hence, I like beer. And we got the best beer. - I study chemics, in the hope of one day inventing a bomb that can destroy the solar system. Other then that, I like organic chemistry. - I suck at making lists.

Phantasy star universe: Information on me: under construction

Photon Art Reviews

Here I will be reviewing photon arts. The guide on psupedia gives hits, %s and who it's useable by, but there are some key properties in a photon art that are not written down anywhere (that I am familiar with). Therefor, I have taken it upon myself to write this guide, and give a deeper understanding of different PA's. Note that the grading here is a bit subjective for the moment, a I have not yet gone through the trouble of actually timing PA's and whatnot. I'll be doing most things from memory, also. Therefor, if there are any inaccuracies, please do note them. However, if there is critique on the grades I give PA's in the different fields, you might be so kind as to keep them to yourself. Each of the PA's I reviewed I have personally trained to lv40, so I know what I'm talking about.

Grading system: In each category the PA can score up to 10 points, and in te end they get a grade out of 100%. if i find the PA to be the best of all PA's in that category, it will get 15/10, and thus, 5 bonuspoints. The categories are the following:

• Damage over time: The amount of damage a PA can rack up over time. This holds into account the amount of targets it can hit, and the PA's accuracy multiplier. It also takes into account how fast the PA does so. This gives an idea of the damage efficiëncy of the PA. This is damage you wil practically be doing.
• Damage over PP: The amount of damage a PA can do in reflection to the PP cost, and thus also the targets it hits. This gives an idea of the brute force of the PA. This is damage you theoretically should be doing.
• Just Attack: How easy this is to just attack (a big time window for the JA), or if this PA gives a significant drop in any other field, if the JA is used.
• Defensive ability: How easy it is to get hit while using this PA; basically, if the PA leaves you open for enemy attacks. This gives an idea on if the PA is agressive (and attacks constantly), or if there are some thwirly moves, which are a waste of time.
• Flexibility: How flexible the PA is. Some PA's can be steered while they are executing, in different degrees. Some PA's move you quite some distances over the battlefield. Some PA's are even so flexible, that you can avoid enemy attacks with them. This gives an idea on how much the PA can move the person over the battlefield. An important property, as this may be used to avoid enemy attacks, while attacking yourself, or if the enemy suddenly moves from his position, still move so that you still hit it.
• Tactical prowess: How the combo of the attack takes into account it's previous moves, and builds up momentum. It holds into account properties like wipeout, launch, blowaway. (eg if you first launch and then blowaway, that is good, if you first blowaway, and then launch, that is not good)
• Team play: How much the team will appreciate this PA.
• Level speed: How fast it levels. Note that this is a measurement for how long it would take to level, if you just battle with it, not if you use special fast levelling techniques.
• Obtainability: How easily the PA is obtainable.
• Style: How badass or funny the PA is. Hey. This is a critical issue.

Dus Majarra

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A lot of damage in a short amount of time, despite accuracy.
Dam/PP		Accuracy modifier is on the low side, pretty cheap.
Just Attack		Easy to learn, and you'll never miss it.
Defense		Each attack immediately flows over in the next. However, the first 2 attacks have no melee effect.
Flexibility		The first attack makes it easy to move to the enemy's rear.
Tactics		Not applicable, but not hinderable either.
Team Play		Useful everywhere and always. Better not use it when other people try to level though.
Level Speed		Levels too fast. 'nuff said.
Obtainability		30 frags. This should be your first melee frag PA.
Style		There's nobody I've ever heard say they don't like the look of it. Who needs gravity, anyway?
Total	94%	One of the best you'll get. Top tier competitor.

Dus Robado

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A decent amount of damage in a decent amount of time.
Dam/PP		Accurate, and normal pp usage.
Just Attack		Not hard by any means, but you might miss it occasionally, through the small time window and weird timing.
Defense		Initially and between each part of the attack, there is an opening.
Flexibility		Not applicable, because it hits everything around you, anyway. if the target runs though, then you won't be going after it.
Tactics		No blowaway on the first 2 parts (no wipeout either, though), and blowaway on the last, as it should be.
Team Play		No-one will complain, unless you always blow away. And through it's high number of hits, it might save someone.
Level Speed		Levels good.
Obtainability		Cheap to get in the shop.
Style		Come and taste my spear! Looks pretty good. Major photon effects, too.
Total	80%	Good PA, albeit with a bit of openings.

Dus daggas

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		Too low for a 'heavy' weapon.
Dam/PP		Accurate, and cheap pp usage. Still weak though
Just Attack		The JA slows the combo down noticeably. That's a nono.
Defense		Leaves a lot of openings on the sides.
Flexibility		Decently aimable, but you won't be going anywhere far.
Tactics		No melee-effect until the final hit, which takes a while. Not good.
Team Play		No-one will complain. They might laugh at you though. But you won't save anyone from future harm with this either.
Level Speed		Levels meh.
Obtainability		Doesn't come cheaper then this. (except your one free skill...)
Style		To tell the truth, it doesn't look half bad! Like a frantic attack series with the spear.
Total	69%	Might have been good, once... Now it's overshadowed, though.

Assault crush

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A lot of damage in a short amount of time.
Dam/PP		Not PP friendly. The damage is in the last hit.
Just Attack		JA slows it down, but not drastically.
Defense		The attack is fast enough, not to leave you open. However, the first to parts can only make one enemy flinch.
Flexibility		You move plenty, and fast.
Tactics		The first 2 parts could have used wipeout, but still a nicely built combo.
Team Play		Doesn't bother anyone, and only helps with launch.
Level Speed		Levels 1-20 will make you cry. After that it becomes a lot easier though.
Obtainability		Buy in store, not cheap though.
Style		It just oozes badass. Quick swordsmanship, like a ninja (there, I said it). My personal favorite.
Total	87%	Fast, good-looking, damaging. What more do you want?

Rising crush

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A lot of damage in a decent amount of time.
Dam/PP		PP friendly.
Just Attack		JA slows it down, to the point of noticable openings.
Defense		When you start, and when you JA there are openings, however, due to the constant launch, this effect is minored.
Flexibility		You move around a bit, and the PA can turn somewhat.
Tactics		Constant launch, allowing for continuous stalling, resulting in blowaway. Brilliant.
Team Play		Saves lives due to stalling.
Level Speed		Not as fast as you might think.
Obtainability		Buy in store, cheap.
Style		Some acrobatics, and flashy swordwaving.
Total	84%	Very useful and powerful for a cheap shop PA.

Cross hurricane

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A lot of damage over a considerable period of time.
Dam/PP		Not PP friendly. Accurate and powerful, though.
Just Attack		JA slows it down, but not drastically. It's slow already anyway.
Defense		Why not just paint a bullseye on your forehead? Seriously, lots of open time.
Flexibility		It's reasonably aimable; you ain't going nowhere, though.
Tactics		It just looks like a bunch of weird moves thrown together. No coherence whatsoever.
Team Play		Improves if other teammembers keep enemies busy. You do it for them in turn. Definately a team PA.
Level Speed		Normal.
Obtainability		70 frags? Well, I suppose, if you got nothing better to spend 'm on.
Style		You look like a clown, kicking sephiroth's ass. Both weird, funny and badass at the same time. Still wonder how they pulled that off.
Total	73%	Pretty strong, both in looks and damage output. Leaves you wide open due to it's slowness though.

Splendor crush

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A lot of the damage will go undone, alas. None too fast, either.
Dam/PP		Normal PP usage.
Just Attack		JA has nearly no effect on it's execution speed.
Defense		The first two parts leave you wide on the sides, even though you move around. The last part totally covers you, though.
Flexibility		The first 2 parts are very agile. The last part lacks any sort of agility, though.
Tactics		The first two parts are useless, and the last part launches enemies to a place where they can not be touched by the blowaway.
Team Play		Doesn't bother anyone, and only helps with launch.
Level Speed		Levels slowly, due to the fact that you won't be making full advantage of the last part's total hits.
Obtainability		50 frags? For this?
Style		The first 2 parts look like you're falling down the stairs. The final hit on the last part has a cool effect though.
Total	65%	Due to inefficiëncy in the execution buildup, this PA is not what it could have been.

Tornado dance

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A fair amount of damage, fast.
Dam/PP		Uses up a significant amount of PP, unfortunately.
Just Attack		Since this is a one-hitter, trying to JA it takes a huge toll on it's effectiveness.
Defense		You're untouchable (well, nearly) during execution.
Flexibility		You can actually make a 360° spin.
Tactics		All blowaway is both good, and bad, depending on the enemy.
Team Play		Don't use it in teams, unless it's on solid enemies like jarbas or carriguines. I said don't.
Level Speed		Levels very fast.
Obtainability		99 frags. Doesn't come worse then this.
Style		Whee! I can fly! Looks great, and gets you around the level fast, too.
Total	80%	Has both evident strengths and weaknesses.

Spiral dance

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A fair amount of damage.
Dam/PP		Cheap on PP.
Just Attack		Slows it down a bit, but nothing radical.
Defense		First hit hits a lot of targets and has wipeout, which is sheer brilliance. Other parts leave minor openings at the beginning.
Flexibility		You move around a lot, and can steer it very well.
Tactics		A prime example of consecutive melee effects. The only shame is the blowaway on part 2. That can be avoided though.
Team Play		Multiple blowaways? I guess...
Level Speed		Levels. Nothing more.
Obtainability		Cheap in the shop.
Style		Looks pretty neat.
Total	88%	Excells in all departments. Top notch.

Gravity dance

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		Attack with the normal attack.
Dam/PP		Why does this cost so much PP?
Just Attack		Slows it down.
Defense		The first attack leaves you open because it only hits 2 targets. The last part takes a while too.
Flexibility		Not appliccable, hits all around you. You aint going nowhere though.
Tactics		No melee effect, except the last attack.
Team Play		Nice, doesn't hurt the team, and launches.
Level Speed		Levels slow.
Obtainability		36000?! What the...?!
Style		You look like you're drunk. And not in a good way.
Total	67%	Avoid.

Absolute dance

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		It does good damage, but why does it take so long?
Dam/PP		Too expensive for what it is. But double sabers recover PP fast anyway.
Just Attack		Actually doesn't worsen the combo whatsoever. Easy to hit, too.
Defense		Makes you look like a masochist. The final part is nigh-on useless because of this.
Flexibility		You move around and can steer well.
Tactics		Ok, in truth, the buildup of melee effects is good, but that is kind of negated by the duration of the last part..
Team Play		Nice, doesn't hurt the team, and launches.
Level Speed		They'll have found a cure for cancer by the time this hits 40.
Obtainability		50 frags. Not unworthy of it's price. But still too much if you can't be bothered.
Style		It looks neat.
Total	73%	Bleh. Kind of a useless add-on to double saber PA's.

Bogga danga

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A very nice amount of damage in a decent amount of time.
Dam/PP		Cheapest knuckle PA in terms of PP.
Just Attack		Might be a little tricky to find it at first, but it doesn't create huge openings.
Defense		When using JA it becomes a little open, but otherwise it's rock-solid defense.
Flexibility		The last part is flexible, the others less so, but not stiff.
Tactics		Very good! Knockback and going after it. The only thing that's silly is that the first hit of the last part will hardly ever connect.
Team Play		Jup, great team PA.
Level Speed		Not fast.
Obtainability		Huzzah! Bogga danga for everyone!
Style		Flashy, fast, and hard-hitting. Nice.
Total	89%	A very good PA. In practice however the final hit has a low efficiency hit rate.

Bogga robado

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A very nice amount of damage in a decent amount of time.
Dam/PP		PP unfriendly for what it is.
Just Attack		Easy and no downsides.
Defense		The beginning and middle leave holes on the side.
Flexibility		Your reach falls somewhat short at times, and it's not very steerable.
Tactics		The launch on the second part can be both very good or very bad, depending on the enemy.
Team Play		More a solo PA. But it doesn't hurt the team.
Level Speed		Normal.
Obtainability		75 frags, but probably worth it.
Style		Not much robado about it, although the last part is funny.
Total	77%	A good PA, that has it's uses.

Bogga zubba

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		A lot of damage, in a shorter time then you'd think possible.
Dam/PP		Not the kindest of knuckle PA's on PP.
Just Attack	Template:Stars	Might be a little tricky to find it at first, but it doesn't create huge openings.
Defense		When using JA it becomes a little open, but otherwise it's rock-solid defense.
Flexibility		The last part is flexible, the others less so, but not stiff.
Tactics		Very good! Knockback and going after it. The only thing that's silly is that the first hit of the last part will hardly ever connect.
Team Play		Jup, great team PA.
Level Speed		Not fast.
Obtainability		Huzzah! Bogga danga for everyone!
Style		Flashy, fast, and hard-hitting. Nice.
Total	88%	A very good PA. In practice however the final hit has a low efficiency hit rate.

Ikk hikk

Property	Grade	Comment
Dam/Time		Press PA button. Go make coffee. Press PA button. Get crackers. Finish PA. It's slow.
Dam/PP		Most damage per PP. Fully levelled you'll be doing about 30,000 damage per JA button press.
Just Attack		Not easy to just attack, rather hard actually. However, it has next to no effect on it's speed, since it's slow already.
Defense		Bottom feeder. Just pray your character doesn't evade the attacks, and just takes them.
Flexibility		Quite flexible, however the reach is sometimes a bit short.
Tactics		It would have been better if the first attack had 3 targets, and the second 2. Ah well. Next to no melee effect though.
Team Play		Sure, why not?
Level Speed		Near the end you'll be thinking about eating a bullet.
Obtainability		30 frags. Worth it?
Style		Drunken boxing? Yes please.
Total	74%	Funny, but no real strategical value.