Sega Phantasy Star Online v2 User Manual

CONTENTS
WHAT’SNEW INPSOVER.2? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -02
BASIC CONTROLS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 04
SOFTWARE KEYBOARD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -05
SAVING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -05
STARTING A GAME - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -06
CHARACTER CREATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 07
MODE SELECTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -08
ONLINE NETWORK STRUCTURE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
THE WORLD OF PSO VER.2 ONLINE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
A TOUR OF PIONEER 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
PLAYING PSO VER.2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
GAME DISPLAYS AND MENUS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
OPTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -28
PSO Ver.2 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 blocks 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.5.
Thank you for purchasing Phantasy Star Online Ver.2. 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 Ver.2” will hereafter be referred to as “PSO Ver.2.”

Sega Phantasy Star Online v2 Specifications

General

Release Date	2001
Mode	Multiplayer
Developer	Sonic Team
Publisher	Sega
Platform	Dreamcast
Genre	Action role-playing

Summary

What's New in PSO Ver.2

Serial Number Requirements

Online Play Setup

Guide on how to set up and play PSO Ver.2 online, including purchasing a Hunter's License.

Basic Controls and Game Mechanics

Controller Input Guide

Details controller inputs for movement, camera control, and actions across different game screens.

Software Keyboard Usage

Saving Game Data

Instructions on how to save game data, required memory card blocks, and precautions during saving.

Online and Offline Saving

Specifics on saving game data when playing online and offline, including team disbandment.

Starting and Creating Your Game

New Game Process

Steps to start a new game, including character creation and memory card selection.

Continuing a Saved Game

How to continue a previously saved game or convert an old PSO file to PSO Ver.2.

Character Type Selection

Guide to selecting character types, species, and professions, with attribute summaries.

Character Appearance Customization

Steps to customize character appearance, including item selection and style choices.

Character Professions and Mode Selection

Offline Mode Difficulty

Details on selecting game difficulty for offline play, progressing through levels.

Online Mode Connection

Instructions for connecting to the PSO network for online play, including serial number input.

First-Time Online Setup

Migrating PSO Files

How to convert existing PSO game files (character, guild cards) to PSO Ver.2 format.

Online Network Structure and World

Connecting Online: Ships and Blocks

Explains the concept of SHIPS and BLOCKS for connecting to the online game.

Ship and Block Selection Guide

Visual Lobby Interaction

Team Formation and Joining

Information on joining or creating teams to investigate the planet Ragol.

Online World Features

Team Creation and Management

Guide to creating a team, choosing its type, and setting a team name, password, and difficulty.

Team Registration

Toggling Menus and Interface

Shortcut Window Usage

How to use the Shortcut Window to quickly switch weapons, items, and techniques during battle.

Main Menu Functions

How to access and use the main menu for actions like equipping items and customizing the Action Palette.

Communication and System Settings

Word Select Communication

Using the Word Select menu to construct sentences from pre-selected phrases for communication.

Word Select Menu Guide

Symbol Chat Customization

Exploring the World and Gameplay

Transporter Types and Hunter's Guild

Character Control and Movement

How to control character movement, actions, and combat using the controller.

Combat and Item Usage

Details on combat attacks, chat methods, and using items for recovery.

Gameplay Mechanics and Interface

Techniques and Photon Efficiency

Explanation of techniques, their usage, and weapon Photon efficiency.

Interface Summaries and Maps

Game Displays and Menus

Main Menu and Player Status

Accessing the main menu and viewing detailed player status information.

Equipment and Item Management

Game Displays and Item Management

Item Categories and MAG Unit

Communication and Game Options

Chat Features and Guild Cards

Game Options and Auto-Disconnect

Exiting the Game