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Sega PSO Episode I User Manual

Sega PSO Episode I
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Sega PSO Episode I Specifications

General IconGeneral
GenreAction role-playing
DeveloperSonic Team
PublisherSega
PlatformDreamcast
Release Date (Dreamcast)December 21, 2000
ModeSingle-player
MultiplayerOnline
MediaGD-ROM

Summary

Controller Neutral Position Reset

Resetting Controller Neutral Position

How to reset the controller's neutral position for accurate game control.

Password (Memo)

Recording Your Password

Space provided to write down your password for safe keeping.

Setting Up

Hardware Setup

Connecting Nintendo GameCube controllers for 1-4 player game play.

Using Progressive Scan TV

How to enable progressive scan video output using the Component Cable.

Save Files

Information on save file types and Memory Card requirements.

Controls

Title Screen/Game Menus/Menu Item Selections

Button mappings for navigating title screens and game menus.

Visual Lobby/Within the City/In Battle

Button mappings for character movement and actions in various game modes.

Software Keyboard

Software Keyboard Controls

Controls for inputting text using the on-screen software keyboard.

Software Keyboard in Non-English Language

Special functions of the software keyboard for non-English languages.

Game Menu

What is PSO?

Overview of the Phantasy Star Online role-playing game.

Starting Up PSO for the First Time

Initial setup steps including Terms of Agreement and calendar setting.

Saving

Requirements and procedures for saving game data using a Memory Card.

Starting a Game

How to begin playing the game from the title screen.

Online Game

Initial steps for connecting to and playing the online game.

Game Menu

Flow to Starting the Online Game

Step-by-step guide to initiating online play from the title screen.

Offline Game

Explanation of the offline play modes: Single and Multi Mode.

Options

How to adjust game settings like sound, language, and display.

Network Setup

Preparation for Connection

Prerequisites and steps for setting up network connection.

Network Setup Controls

Button mappings for navigating the network setup menus.

Software Keyboard

Using the software keyboard for network information input.

Preparing Your Network Device

Connecting the Modem or Broadband Adapter to the GameCube.

Creating the SEGA Network Information File

Process of creating a save file for network settings.

Network Setup Menu

Navigating the Network Setup Menu and its options.

A Modem Adapter Setup

Configuration steps for connecting via a modem adapter.

Network Setup

Network Setup (Modem Adapter)

Detailed steps for configuring modem adapter network settings.

B Broadband Adapter Setup

Configuration steps for connecting via a broadband adapter.

Network Setup

Network Setup (Broadband Adapter)

Detailed steps for configuring broadband adapter network settings.

End of Setup

Final steps after configuring network settings.

Purchasing a Hunter's License/Website

Purchasing a Hunter's License

Steps to purchase a Hunter's License through the Nintendo GameCube.

Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Website

Overview of website sections like Home Page, Edit Account, and Help.

Purchasing a Hunter's License/Website

Browser Controls

Explanation of controls for navigating the in-game web browser.

Cautions on Network Connection

Warnings and advice regarding network connection behavior and safety.

How to Start

Select Character

How to select a character to play from saved data.

Create a Character

Step-by-step guide to creating a new character.

Select a Character Type

Choosing a character's profession and type.

Purchase Hunter's License Reminder Screen

Reminder screen about purchasing a Hunter's License before playing online.

Entering Serial Number, Access Key & Password

Inputting necessary credentials for online play for the first time.

Playing the Online Game

Basic Menu Controls

Controls for navigating menus during online play.

Ship & Block Selection

How to select a SHIP and BLOCK to join in the game world.

Visual Lobby

Navigating and interacting within the visual lobby.

Information Counter

Using the counter to organize teams or change SHIP/BLOCK.

Organize Team

Information on joining or creating a team for online play.

Join a Team

How to find and join an existing team.

Create a Team

Steps and options for creating a new team.

Playing the Online Game

Transport

Moving between locations using transporters and teleporters.

Change Marker

Option to set a triangular marker above your character.

Balloon Chat

Using the software keyboard to send chat balloons.

Symbol Chat

Communicating using pre-set pictures or symbols.

Word Select

Communicating via pre-selected phrases with translation.

Chatting in the Visual Lobby

Interacting and chatting with other players in the lobby.

Chatting Controls & Methods

Controls and methods for chatting in the game.

Playing the Online Game

Lobby Action

Performing sitting actions on the Photon Chair in the lobby.

Go Go Ball

A mini-game available in certain lobbies.

The City

Overview of the city's shops, medical center, and Hunter's Guild.

The City Shops

Information on buying and selling weapons, armor, and tools.

Money (Meseta)

In-game currency used for purchases and services.

Medical Center

Restoring HP/TP and curing status abnormalities.

Tekker Booth

Appraising items found in the game.

The Principal (Episode 1)/The Lab (Episode 2)

Initial areas for offline game progression.

Playing the Online Game

Check Room

Depositing and taking Meseta or items for safekeeping.

Hunter's Guild

Undertaking quests and starting Battle/Challenge Modes.

Undertaking a Quest

How to accept and receive details for quests.

Undertaking a Quest in Online Game

Requirements for undertaking quests as a team online.

Undertaking a Quest in Offline Game

Procedures for starting quests in offline mode.

Enjoy New Quests from Download

Downloading new quests from the network.

Quest Rewards

How to claim rewards after completing quests.

Battle Mode

How to Play

Overview of how to play Battle Mode.

Select Battle Mode

Steps to select and register for Battle Mode.

Gather Team Members

Requirements for team members to participate in Battle Mode.

Set Rules at Guild Counter

How the team leader sets the rules for Battle Mode.

Start the Battle

Beginning the Battle Mode match.

Basic Rules

Fundamental rules and mechanics of Battle Mode.

Battle Mode Display

Explanation of the on-screen display elements during Battle Mode.

Setting a Trap

How to set traps during a Battle Mode match.

How Traps Work

Explanation of how traps function and their effects.

How to Set a Trap

Step-by-step guide for setting traps.

Trap Types & Effects

Details on different trap types and their in-game effects.

Battle Mode

Sonar

How the sonar feature works to locate opponents.

Power Up

How players are powered up after being defeated.

Result

How the result window is displayed after a battle.

Chatting After the Battle

Options for chatting with team members after a battle.

Retry Window (Team Leader Only)

Team leader's options for retrying a battle or returning to lobby.

About Data to be Saved

Information on what game data is saved after Battle Mode.

Exploring Ragol in the Battle Mode

Exploring the game world during Battle Mode.

Challenge Mode

How to Play

Overview of how to play Challenge Mode.

Select Challenge Mode

Steps to select and register for Challenge Mode.

Select the Stage to Play

Choosing a stage to play in Challenge Mode.

Begin Your Challenge!

Starting a Challenge Mode match with the team.

Basic Rules

Fundamental rules and mechanics of Challenge Mode.

Challenge Mode

Challenge Mode Display

Explanation of the on-screen display elements during Challenge Mode.

Clearing the Stage

How to clear stages and earn prizes in Challenge Mode.

Failing in Your Challenge

What happens when the team fails a challenge.

Verifying Your Title

How to check earned titles in Challenge Mode.

Playing the Offline Game

Game Mode Select

Choosing between Single Mode and Multi Mode for offline play.

Single Mode

Playing the offline story and quests solo.

Select Play Character

Selecting a character to use for offline play.

Select Episode

Choosing which episode (1 or 2) to play.

Game Difficulty

Setting the difficulty level for the game.

Multi Mode

Playing the offline game with 2-4 players.

Playing the Offline Game

Select Play Character

Selecting a player character from saved data.

Selecting from Main Character Data

Using existing character data or creating new data.

Selecting from Temporary Characters

Using characters transferred from another Memory Card.

Selecting Transferred Character

Managing transferred character data.

Select "No Data" to Transfer Character Data

Transferring character data from Slot B to Slot A.

Verify Character

Confirming selected player characters before starting.

Game Option

Setting game options like difficulty and mode.

Multi Mode Display

How the screen splits for multiple players in offline mode.

Playing the Offline Game

Basic Rules

General rules applicable to offline play.

Quitting the Game

How to save progress and exit the game.

Change Game Mode/Character & Play Again

Options to change game mode or character during play.

Returning Character Data to its Original Memory Card

Moving temporary character data back to its original slot.

Controls During the Game

Controls in the Field

Controls for moving and interacting in the game field.

Move Around

Using the Control Stick for character movement.

Attacks

Explanation of basic, heavy, and extra attacks.

Techniques

Using techniques for offense, defense, and support.

Chat (Online)

How to chat with team members during gameplay.

Controls During the Game

Tool Items

Using items like recovery items and telepipes.

Technique

Details on different types of techniques and their uses.

Using Items & Techniques

How to use items and techniques via Action Menu or Short Cut Window.

Short Cut Window

Quickly switching weapons, items, and techniques.

How to Use Short Cut Window

Step-by-step guide for using the Short Cut Window.

About Character Levels

How character levels are gained and their benefits.

Photon Efficiency

How weapon efficiency affects damage against different enemy types.

When Your HP Level Reaches Zero...

What happens when HP reaches zero and recovery options.

Joining in Mid-Play

How new players can join an ongoing game.

Game Displays & Menus

Status Summary

Explanation of the status summary display elements.

Main Menu Items

Overview of the main menu sections.

Explanation Window

Window that provides detailed information on selected items.

Detailed Player Status

Detailed view of player character's stats and condition.

Play Time/Internet Time

Displays game time and internet connection time.

Ship/Block Connected To (Online)

Shows the current SHIP and BLOCK connection status.

Radar Map

Map displaying player and enemy positions.

Compass

Directional indicator for navigation.

Action Menu

Customizable menu for actions and techniques.

Main Menu

How to access and navigate the main game menu.

Item Pack

Managing weapons, armor, tools, and items.

Equip

Equipping weapons and armor.

Parameters

Display of character parameter changes.

Items

Using, equipping, discarding, or sorting items.

Game Displays & Menus

Use

Using an item immediately.

Equip

Equipping weapons or armor.

Remove

Unequipping weapons or armor.

Drop

Discarding an item from the inventory.

Sort

Sorting items in the inventory.

Set

Setting traps in the game.

Introduction to Items Found in PSO

Information on item acquisition and usage requirements.

Weapons (Orange Boxes)

Details on weapon types and their effects.

Armor (Blue Boxes)

Details on armor types and their protective qualities.

Tool Items (Green Boxes)

Information on various tool items and their uses.

MAG

Information on the MAG unit, its growth, and Photon Blasts.

Give Items

Giving items to the MAG unit.

Photon Blast Gauge

How the Photon Blast gauge works and its activation.

Game Displays & Menus

Trade Window

Trading items with other players in the City.

Customize

Customizing the Action Menu for combat and actions.

Techniques

Using techniques with TP, acquiring technique disks.

Chat

Modifying chat settings and sending messages.

Short Cut

Assigning chat balloons to quick access buttons.

Area Map

Viewing the overhead map of the current area.

Quest Board

Reviewing mission details for active quests.

Game Displays & Menus

Symbol Chat

Creating and registering custom symbol chat messages.

Controls (Symbol Chat)

Controls for creating and editing symbol chat messages.

Registered Symbols

Managing a list of registered symbol chat messages.

Face Parts

Selecting and customizing face parts for symbol chat.

New Parts

Selecting face or object parts for symbol chat.

Parts Edit

Moving or deleting parts in symbol chat creation.

Change SE

Changing sound effects for symbol chat.

Capture

Allowing or forbidding others to capture your symbol chat.

Register Symbols

Naming and registering created symbol chat messages.

Guild Card

Trading and sending Guild Cards to other players.

My Card

Creating and editing your own Guild Card.

Game Displays & Menus

Card List

Viewing and managing received Guild Cards.

Search Result

Viewing search results for other players.

Choice Search

Searching for players based on categories.

Choice Setting

Setting options to control how you are searched.

Block Sender

Blocking unwanted mail or invitations.

Simple Mail

Sending and receiving mail messages.

Send Mail

Composing and sending mail messages.

Received Mail

Reading, replying to, or deleting received mail.

Game Displays & Menus

Answer Service

Automatically replying to received mail with a set message.

Info Board

Creating and viewing player self-introduction boards.

View the Board

Viewing self-introduction boards of other players.

Board: Write

Writing a message on your self-introduction board.

Log Window

Viewing chat messages from everyone in the lobby.

Status

Viewing player status, online score, and offline score.

Options

Modifying various game settings.

Map Direction

Setting the map's orientation relative to player movement.

Key Config

Customizing button configurations.

Cursor Position

Saving the cursor's last position.

Message Speed

Adjusting the speed of message display.

Rumble

Enabling or disabling the rumble feature.

Auto Disconnect

Setting automatic disconnection from network when idle.

Quit Game

Disconnecting from the network and saving game data.

Player's Conditions

Icons and effects of various status conditions.

Characters

Hunter

Overview of the Hunter class and its characteristics.

HUmar

Details on the HUmar character type.

Hunewearl

Details on the Hunewearl character type.

HUcast

Details on the HUcast character type.

HUcaseal

Details on the HUcaseal character type.

Ranger

Overview of the Ranger class and its characteristics.

RAmar

Details on the RAmar character type.

RAmarl

Details on the RAmarl character type.

RAcast

Details on the RAcast character type.

RAcaseal

Details on the RAcaseal character type.

Force

Overview of the Force class and its characteristics.

FOmar

Details on the FOmar character type.

FOmarl

Details on the FOmarl character type.

FOnewm

Details on the FOnewm character type.

FOnewearl

Details on the FOnewearl character type.

Miscellaneous

Actions in PSO

Overview of player actions like talking, picking up items, and attacking.

Player Actions

Descriptions of player actions available in the game.

Attacks

Details on the three levels of attacks: Attack, Heavy Attack, Extra Attack.

Techniques

Explanation of different types of techniques and their uses.

Traps

Information on traps that can be set by android types.

Tool Item Actions

How to use tool items purchased or found in the game.

Character Parameters

Explanation of character statistics like ATP, DFP, MST, etc.

Downloading Mini-Game

How to Download

Steps to download mini-games to the Game Boy Advance.

Important (Mini-Game Download)

Key points to remember for successful mini-game downloads.

Sleep (Mini-Game)

How to put the mini-game into sleep mode to save battery.

Error Messages

Common error messages during mini-game downloads and their solutions.

How to Connect the Nintendo GameCube™™ and Nintendo Game Boy® Advance

Instructions for connecting the hardware for mini-game downloads.

Caution on Link Play

Conditions that may cause malfunctions during link play.

Terms of Agreement

Use of this Program

Subject to software license terms set forth in the agreement.

Limited Use License

Grants non-exclusive, limited right to install and use the program.

Ownership

States ownership rights and intellectual property of the program.

You Shall Not

Lists restrictions on program usage, copying, and modification.

Limited Warranty

Details the warranty provided for licensed products.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights

Explains government restrictions on commercial software usage.

Injunction

SEGA's right to equitable remedies for agreement breaches.

Indemnity

User's agreement to indemnify SEGA for acts related to product use.

Miscellaneous

General provisions including governing law and jurisdiction.

FAQ

Common to Modem Adapter/Broadband Adapter

Answers common questions about forgotten passwords.

Modem Adapter

Troubleshooting slow connections or message delays for modem adapter.

Broadband Adapter

Information on broadband adapter speed and connection issues.

Limited Warranty

Information on the manufacturer's limited warranty.

Obtaining technical support/service

How to get technical support and troubleshooting assistance.

Limitations on Warranty

Details on limitations regarding implied warranties.

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