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Thank you for purchasing Phantasy Star Online. Please note that this software
is designed only for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read
this instruction manual thoroughly before you begin playing.
Note: "Phantasy Star Online" will hereafter be referred to as "PSO."
PSO requires a memory card [Visual Memory Unit (VMU) sold separately]. 15 blocks are
required to save the main game file and 30 blocks are required to save the guild
card file. Additional bloc ks are required to save any downloaded files. This game saves
automatically when you quit. While saving or loading data, never turn the Dreamcast power OFF,
attempt to remove the memory card or disconnect the controller. For details about saving, see p. 4.
CONTENTS
PROLOGUE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -02
BASIC CONTROLS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -03
SOFTWARE KEYBOARD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 04
SAVING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 04
STARTING A GAME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -05
CHARACTER CREATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -05
CHARACTER TYPES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 07
MODE SELECTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -08
ONLINE NETWORK STRUCTURE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -09
THE WORLD OF PSO ONLINE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
A TOUR OF PIONEER 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
PLAYING PSO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
GAME DISPLAYS AND MENUS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
OPTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
ACTIONS USED IN PSO - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
WEAPONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -29
ARMOR & SHIELDS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 30
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing Phantasy Star Online. Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Dreamcast console. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly before you begin playing. Note: “Phantasy Star Online” will hereafter be referred to as “PSO.”... -
Page 2: Prologue
Faced with the imminent dest ruction of their home wo rld, a large-scale evacuation plan known as the Pioneer Project was established to find a new home planet. Unmanned probes sent into deep space discove red a habitable planet th ey dubbed Ragol and the fi rst inte rstellar tra n s p o rt ship Pioneer 1 was sent to establish a colony. -
Page 3: Software Keyboard
SOFTWARE KEYBOARD Use the software keyboard to chat with o ther players while playing PSO or connect a Dreamcas t Keyboard (sold separately) to Control Port B, C or D. D-PAD/ANALOG THUMB PAD - - - - SOFTWARE KEYBOARD ENTER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BUTTON - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B S or... -
Page 4: Character Types
CHARACTER CREATION MODIFY YOUR CHARACTER To customize the appearance of your character, use to select a modification item (see below) and press . Then use to select a style for that item (the available settings will vary among different character base types). Use rotate the character. -
Page 5: Mode Selection
MODE SELECTION After you have created your character you will proceed to the mode selection menu. Use to select whether to play PSO online or offline and press content and how to proceed will vary according to which mode is selected. OFFLINE MODE The NORMAL level is automatically GAME DIFFICULTY... -
Page 6: The World Of Pso Online
THE WORLD OF PSO ONLINE Whenever you connect to the network via the ONLINE mode, the SHIP selection window will appear. Consider this screen to be your gateway into PSO. SHIP & BLOCK SELECTION to select the SHIP you wish to join and press . -
Page 7: A Tour Of Pioneer 2
THE WORLD OF PSO ONLINE Chatting in PSO occurs via chat balloons that are BALLOON CHAT displayed over your characters head. A t otal of 32 alphanumeric characters can be input into each balloon. Press software keyboard to input messages using the controller. Or you can use the Dreamcast Keyboard (sold separately) to type in your messages directly. - Page 8 A TOUR OF PIONEER 2 MEDICAL CENTER Visit here whenever you need to res tore your HP (Health Points)/TP (Technique Points) levels. The fee you must for this service will be displayed when you approach the counter. Also, whene ver you are felled in battle during gameplay or while on quests your character will restart here.
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Page 9: Playing Pso
If you complete a quest successfull y, you will be eligible to claim a QUEST REWARDS reward. To do so, return to the Hunter ’s Guild and speak to the representative there. Offline you will receive the entire r eward, but online the reward will be distributed among all the members of your team evenly. -
Page 10: Game Displays And Menus
PHOTON EFFICIENCY In the world of PSO, all weaponry is powered by Photon energy. The effectiveness of a weapon used to attack an enemy will vary according to that weapon’s Photon efficiency level. Different types of enemies ha ve different attributes and the amount of damage you can inflict on each type will vary according to the suitability of the weapon used to attack it. - Page 11 GAME DISPLAYS & MENUS MAIN MENU Press the Start Button to display the main menu used for a variety of actions such as equipping weapons, using items, customizing your Action Palette, etc. Note that gameplay does not pause while the main menu is displa yed.
- Page 12 GAME DISPLAYS & MENUS INTRODUCTION TO ITEMS FOUND IN PSO A variety of weapon, armor and tool items are available on the planet Ragol and the shops of the city on Pioneer 2. Each type is distinguished by their boxes as follows: WEAPONS There are three main categories of weapons found in PSO that correspond with each of the three professions.
- Page 13 GAME DISPLAYS & MENUS QUEST BOARD When you are undertaking a quest, select this item to review details about your mission. Use Trigger to toggle between screens, move the cursor and press to check information. Select this item to cus tomize CUSTOMIZE your Action Palette.
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Page 14: Options
GAME DISPLAYS & MENUS SIMPLE MAIL You can input and send a mail message of up to 55 characters to a ano ther player online whose guild card you ha ve. Select “Send Mail” from the Simple Mail menu and then select a player from the list displa yed. Once you have input the message, select enter and then confirm. -
Page 15: Weapons
ATTACKING ACTIONS These are the main attac ks used in battle. For de tails, see p. 17. ATTACK STANDARD ATTACK HEAVY High accura c y, low damage . L ow accura c y, high damage . TECHNIQUE ACTIONS The five types of techniques found in PSO are simple attack, normal attack, hard attack, healing and support. -
Page 16: Armor & Shields
U.S. ve rsion of PSO. Credits for the ori g i n a l d evelopment sta ff of the game are listed in the credits of the game itself. Sega of America Dreamcast, Inc. SEGA of JAPAN... - Page 17 SONIC ADVENTURE 2 - THE TRIAL PLAYING THE GAME & GAME OVER P roceed th rough the game field while collecting ri n g s . You can surv i ve any damage infl i c ted by an enemy if G et the GOAL RING at the destination point to clear you have at least one ring.