NGS Headline #28 (September 26, 2023)

[VanillaLucia]

NGS Headline #28 (September 26, 2023)

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Japanese Stream

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NGS Hot Information

October Update Information 1

Limited-Time Quest: Night Chill Battle (October 4)

• Defeat waves of enemies within the time limit
  
• Time is increased by defeating a number of targets or special enemies
  
• New Limited-Time Tasks and Titles
  
• ARKS Records will be held for Parties and All Classes in Night Chill Battle

AC Scratch: NGS Hairstyle Revival (October 4)

• NGS-spec Hairstyles will be rereleased
  
• C/Halphinale S and C/Highael Domina S are included as Scratch Count Bonus prizes

AC Scratch: Rewind Collection Oct '23 (October 4)

• October/November NGS-spec AC Scratch Tickets rereleased

AC Scratch: Type 1 Voice Collect Oct '23 (October 4)

• A collection of Type 1 voices previously released only in Japan

AC Scratch: Type 2 Voice Collect Oct '23 (October 4)

• A collection of Type 2 voices previously released only in Japan

Main Story Chapter 6 Part 3 (October 11)

• Manon, Aina, and the Protagonist Struggle with their roles
  
• Aina gets a new outfit

Retem's Exploration Sectors Updated (October 11)

• New object: Warp Saucers (for five throws, you can throw/teleport yourself across the area)
  
• New Trial: TAMES Trapping
  
• Myenin now appear in Retem
  
• Recon Gigants appear in Rwh Maqead
  
• New high-level Dread Enemies
  
• Gigantix in Retem will not be Level 84
  
• Starless Gigantix appear in Rwh Maqead

Urgent Quest: Mining Rig Defense: Retem Rank 3 (October 11)

• Higher levels of enemies + Starless appearances
  
• A new Starless boss enemy appears
  
• ARKS Records for Field Race: West Retem Dash (Stage 1): Solo

New features in Creative Space/Alliance Spaces and more (October 11)

• New Build Part: Alliance Mags - use Genesis Points to get up to five different boost effects
  
• N-Alliance Points can be used to level up to more powerful effects
  
• N-Alliance Points can be used to customize the Alliance Mag appearance
  
• Noct series of Build Parts (Neon-glowing parts)
  
• Mushroom Build Parts Pack in the AC Shop (BP: Fancy - Log Wall also included)

Various Enhancements, Improvements, and New Features (October 11)

• Level Cap raised to Level 80
  
• New Class Skills (already announced beforehand, but most of these are tweaks to ranged classes)
  
• Maximize Enemy Level and Clear Level Difficulty Multiplier Maximization Set for Trainia Challenge Settings
  
• Duel Quests specifications adjusted - 10 minute time limit + no more Region Mag Boost Effects
  
• Lock-On Markers visibility has been adjusted when overlapping with an enemy core
  
• Display the number of available support items in the Item Lab
  
• Cel Shading Settings are now individualized per character (note that you must now edit this in the Salon and not the Graphics Options)
  
• Player Movement Motion Correction is now an option (the jittery animation motion of moving in sharp directions especially on keyboard/mouse can be smoothed)
  
• Frequently-used Portable Holograms can be added to your Favorites
  
• The number of registered favorite Emotes has increased to 100
  
• A "Select Accessories" tab has been added to the Salon
  
• Titles can now unlock new Backdrops for the ARKS ID
  
• Add-On Skill 4 and Add-On Skill 5 have been added as generation options for Add-On Skills (100 Class Excubes for #4, and 5 "Master Cubes" for #5)

AC Scratch: Street Beat (October 11)

• Street-Dancer Fashion with long-sleeved hoodies and baggy pants

October Update Information 2

Limited-Time Quest: Halloween '23 (October 18)

• Halloween Decor in Central City, Retem City, and on Region Mags
  
• Reaper Rappy and Trickertreat Emperappy Appear
  
• Xiemi returns as the Event Navigator
  
• Seasonal Points Exchange Shop
  
• New Eight-Star Weapon Series: Brawnaga

Limited-Time Urgent Quest: Haunted Domain (October 18)

• New Object: Mobile Cannon ECS
  
• Enemies with elemental resistances require the new Mobile Cannon's elemental bullets to defeat them
  
• Halloween '23 Special Scratch
  
• ARKS Records for Trainia - Narrow Cage (Rank 2) for Solo and All Classes

New Duel Quest (October 18)

• Duel Quest Phase 3
  
• New Starless boss: Zevlvin
  
• New Title Icons and Vital Gauge Designs
  
• New Items added to the Item Lab under Exchange Augment Capsule

New Rank added to the Maqead Lower Level Combat Sector (October 18)

• Enemy Level increased
  
• Warp Saucers added
  
• New Starless enemies and boss enemies
  
• Mission Pass: NGS Season 25
  
• New Build Parts with School/Nightclub motifs available for Star Gems

AC Scratch: SPRIGGAN Style (October 18)

• Avatar Items for Yu Ominae and Jean Jacquemonde
  
• Stamps, ARKS ID Backgrounds, Builds Parts, and Portable Holograms included
  
• Weapon Camos included
  
• SPRIGGAN x PSO2: NGS + Limited-Time Login Campaign

Limited-Time Quest: Dreisen Plant Interception (October 25)

• 24-player Quest with back-to-back battles against Doldoris Vera and Nils Vera
  
• New Limited-Time Tasks and Title Tasks
  
• ARKS Records for Field Race - Central Retem Board (Stage 1): Solo

AC Scratch: Monster Masquerade (October 25)

• Bat-themed Garb, Scary Nurse Outfits, and Poncho Outerwear
  
• Halloween-themed accessories, motions, and camos included

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NGS Operation Report

Feedback:
Can you add more opportunities for lower rarity weapons to play a more active role?

Answer:
In the October 11th update we will make it easier to enhance the strength of lower rarity weapons. For eight-star rarity weapons or below we will be increasing the chance of them dropping Preset skills.

Feedback:
It's easier to get a higher score on the Random Challenge Records when accepting them at a lower level. Can you please fix this?

Answer:
This issue has mainly been happening with Trainia but will be improved with the new addition of Maximize Enemy Levels and Clear Difficulty Multiplier Maximization Set Challenges to Trainia making it so the higher the lever is the easier it will be to get to the upper ranks.

Feedback:
I would like to see more uses for EX-Cubes and Class EX-Cubes, as they are piling up in my Inventory.

Answer:
Add-On Skill 4, which was introduced today, will require a lot of Class EX-Cubes. Furthermore, we plan on having EX-Cubes be required in a future update for an upcoming system that allows you to modify the performance of Photon Arts and Techniques.

Feedback:
Is it possible to shorten the wait time for starting quests?

Answer:
We are considering including a system that starts quests immediately as soon as the maximum number of participants have been reached regardless of the time remaining. We plan on gradually adapting this feature to quests starting with suitable quests that are suitable for implementation.

Feedback:
The Augment Exchange Shop menu is too long and it's hard for me to find the Capsules that I'm looking for. Do you have any plans to organize it?

Answer:
We plan on adjusting the lineup for Augment Capsules that can be exchanged under Exchange Enhancement Materials in the Item Lab in a future update. Next, we will add in Augment Capsules that could be exchanged until now and take out those that are underutilized making the Augment Capsules you need easier to find.

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NGS Satellite Information

New & Returning ARKS Call-to-Arms Campaign (October 25)

• Players posting on Twitter/X to encourage new and returning ARKS to play New Genesis and fill out a submission form will receive a Matoi outfit and 100 SG
  
• In addition, players who fill out the form using your posts will grant both of you 400 SG
  
• This only works once

New & Returning ARKS Giveaway (October 25)

• New and returning players logging in during this period will get a Matoi Outfit and useful Boost Items

Creative Space Contest (September 27 - October 25)

• Submit screenshots and videos of your Creative Space to Twitter/X and submit them via the application form
  
• AC 5000 Tickets (x1) + Rental Space C-Space 01 Use (90 Days) (x4) are winning prizes
  
• Winners will be featured as "Official Creative Spaces"

Gear Up Your Class Special Campaign Part 2 (October 4)

• Hunter, Ranger, and Force
  
• Hextra-series weapons will be given to them and Commemorative Training Plates will be available

Phantasy Star Remix (October 11 - November 21)

• Remixes and Illustrations from Global NGS Players and Artists
  
• Popular Musicians will remix songs from the PSO2 series which will be shared on social media and YouTube with new illustrations
  
• Music Disks and Poster Illustrations will be given to those who log in during the Campaign Period
  
• Gifts will be updated every week and the last two weeks will be a Movie Concert

Sympathy 2023 Commemmorative Blu-Ray Release

• 3-Disk Set + 2 Bonus CDs
  
• Bonus Item Codes featuring the same items that were originally obtained from the concert tickets
  
• Release date coming later

Frame Arms Girl Collaboration (November 2023)

• Features HRESVELGR=ATER
  
• CAST Parts, Suits, Accessories, Weapon Camos, Emotes, and Build Parts

Next NGS Headline: October 31, 2023

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Japanese Stream Snippets

BitCash Campaign

Lawson Collaboration (October 17 - October 13)

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis in FUJI-Q HIGHLAND (November 18 - December 28)

• Features popular characters
  
• Official NGS VTuber Popona will make an appearance

PSO2 NGS SONG COLLECTION Vol. 1 (November 10, 2023)

• Aina Solo Song
  
• Manon Solo Song
  
• Nadereh Solo Song
  
• Crawford Solo Song
  
• Aina & Manon Duet Song
  
• Instrumental Versions included
  
• Bonus Item Codes included
  
  
• All Songs Previewed
  
• Build Parts, Vital Gauge Designs, Stamps, Emotes

[Axelhander]

The usual set of silly questions with vague non-answers.

Surprised the level cap is increasing so soon. Thought we'd be at 75 for a while.

More Duels + Defi nonsense. Sega, perpetual rake stepper.

Aina's new outfit is cute.

Warhammer crossover when.

[Gilver Redgrave]

Feedback:
Can you add more opportunities for lower rarity weapons to play a more active role?

Answer:
In the October 11th update we will make it easier to enhance the strength of lower rarity weapons. For eight-star rarity weapons or below we will be increasing the chance of them dropping Preset skills.


Wow. Not what the person was asking for at all.

All in all the same as always.

[MeowMeow]

Originally posted by Gilver Redgrave:

Feedback:
Can you add more opportunities for lower rarity weapons to play a more active role?

Answer:
In the October 11th update we will make it easier to enhance the strength of lower rarity weapons. For eight-star rarity weapons or below we will be increasing the chance of them dropping Preset skills.


Wow. Not what the person was asking for at all.

All in all the same as always.

I think its prettty much confirmed, they dont want fixa to be normal and make them as gap closer for lower rarity equipment.
I understand the person asking for more horizontal upgrade or utilities on the lower rarity equip. But well seems like with how sega respon, they dont want to bother with it and say lower rarity having fixa is enough and call it a day.

[Hermit]

The defence force couldn't shut up saying September was a slow month when they were defending the last headline.......so what is their excuse for October?

"There is a new UQ coming in October".........it's Retem Mining Rig Rank 3 and a limited timed one.

Another seasonal "event".......these aren't seasonal events, they're not even events. They are part of the core gameplay loop of the game at this point.

Duel Quest Phase 3. Awful.

Another collab where Sega says "give me money". Here's an idea, how about you earn your money first? How about giving players an incentive? Why should anybody get excited about their collabs when all they do is tell you to give them money? Base PSO2 collabs actually had bosses, quests, cutscenes, you know, actual content for players to look forward to. NGS collabs, apart from the Sonic one, basically just beg for your money.

Level increase. My question is this, what happens with Solus now? At level 80, players will have no issues clearing it, which defeats the whole purpose of the quest. Scaling it won't fix things either because Sega have shown in the past how bad they are at doing this. Geo Lab Rank 1 and 2 are perfect examples of this.

Ver2 is a complete joke.

[MeowMeow]

See u guys on Stia Rank 2, and finally the game can be reach EoS, because aint no way Sega could bother making new planet, when all we have rn is recycle of every bad content lmao.

[Hermit]

Originally posted by MeowMeow:

See u guys on Stia Rank 2, and finally the game can be reach EoS, because aint no way Sega could bother making new planet, when all we have rn is recycle of every bad content lmao.

Rank 6 and 7 Aelio are coming in 2024 or 2025. The data mined images were shared around a while back.

[Axelhander]

Originally posted by HermitST:

Originally posted by MeowMeow:

See u guys on Stia Rank 2, and finally the game can be reach EoS, because aint no way Sega could bother making new planet, when all we have rn is recycle of every bad content lmao.

Rank 6 and 7 Aelio are coming in 2024 or 2025. The data mined images were shared around a while back.

Please tell me you're joking.

[zerogear5]

Originally posted by HermitST:

Originally posted by MeowMeow:

See u guys on Stia Rank 2, and finally the game can be reach EoS, because aint no way Sega could bother making new planet, when all we have rn is recycle of every bad content lmao.

Rank 6 and 7 Aelio are coming in 2024 or 2025. The data mined images were shared around a while back.

don't forget duel phase 9 but its just phase 1 bosses again with different colors!

[Rogue]

Well, expected. Inline with the roadmap as they flesh out the details. There are always sad sacks having delusional expectations even when the roadmap is out months ago. lol.

For me, I only wonder if that Starless gigantix drops purple armor.

[Hermit]

Originally posted by Axelhander:

Originally posted by HermitST:

Rank 6 and 7 Aelio are coming in 2024 or 2025. The data mined images were shared around a while back.

Please tell me you're joking.

I'm dead serious. Rank 6 enemies will be Lv90 and Rank 7 enemies will be 105.

[Gilver Redgrave]

Originally posted by Axelhander:

Please tell me you're joking.

Was obvious really. I even said a while back before it was shared that he very high likely wont get anything big for the whole next year (2024) because it took Sega "6 MONTHS" to finish the Zones that are more or less completely finished since release. Sega held content back on purpose there.

Now ask yourself this:
"If it took Sega 6 months per almost completed Zone to be finished what will it take to create something new from scratch ?"

But hey. I am just Doomposting so what do i know right ?

[Axelhander]

Originally posted by HermitST:

Originally posted by Axelhander:

Please tell me you're joking.

I'm dead serious. Rank 6 enemies will be Lv90 and Rank 7 enemies will be 105.

I are the sadness.

[ominumi]

Recycle old content with higher levels isn't something new. Base PSO2 did this as well.

[ShadowlessDawn]

Originally posted by ominumi:

Recycle old content with higher levels isn't something new. Base PSO2 did this as well.

Base game had great content, like ltqs and content with the same mobs... and... and...

[Gilver Redgrave]

Originally posted by ominumi:

Recycle old content with higher levels isn't something new. Base PSO2 did this as well.

PSO2 is a decade old game that was created on different standarts.

So what youre saying is because a game thats "OVER TEN YEARS OLD" did it a game from this age can do the same ? The same mistakes on top of that.

This argument never was and never will be good.