I know it's been a while since I last posted (been busy moving my girlfriend out of her apartment and into my place), but I did manage to get some play time in here and there. I'll give you the updates right now: I've knocked out every quest up to Letter From Lionel (which I'll be doing tonight when I get home from work), my Mag evolved into a Bhirava, then into a Varaha (after feeding it some antidotes. I didn't even know it could evolve again!), and then back into a Bhirava. I actually like Varaha better, and I'll be trying to get those back.
Current stats are as follows...
Fade: Lvl 24, Total EXP=35659, Next lvl=4265
Bhirava: Lvl=24, Synchro=120%, IQ=20 (damn atomizers and antidotes), DEF=16, POW=22, DEX&MIND=18
Closing thoughts: I'm not going up against Dark Falz until I'm at least lvl 30.
Sorry for the delays
What a day!
I spent basically the entire day playing PSO, and I'm only at lvl 18. I beat De Rol Le at lvl 13, Vol Opt V1 at lvl 16, and I'm trying my hand at ruins currently. I'm contemplating changing the style of this blog, to where I'd just report on my progress at the end of the day, rather than report my individual sessions. I have other responsibilities, and I think this would suit me best.
Anyway, the biggest problem I'm facing right now: I hate those ****ing Claws! They always spawn in numbers greater than six, they surround you too quickly, and they only give out 6 EXP! Little ********! The Dimenians are nice though, when you're able to pick 'em off from a distance. They give out some pretty good EXP, and they look cool. I'm taking a break right now, but I'll be back later tonight to reach lvl 20 with a Mines run.
(Two hours later)
Lvl 20! Woot! Lvling in Mines is so much more pleasant than doing it in Ruins (for the time being).
Results for Jan. 27, 2010: Fade +9, Varaha +26.
Current stats: Fade lvl 20 (Total EXP: 21845, Next lvl: 1799), Varaha lvl 60 (Synchro 120%, IQ 36, DEF 15, POW 17, DEX & Mind 14)
Closing thoughts: Finally a tenth of the way there technically, but realistically, it'll still take me forever. I need to reach Hard Mode as quickly as possible.
Session #4: "A Quick One" (Norm. Caves run)
Okay, I managed to get in about 45 minutes at the end of the night. I lvl'd up a couple of times (not my original goal, but at least I'm more than halfway there), and my Mag is almost ready for his next evolution. I'm trying to turn him into a Birhava on the evolution after next, so I'm focusing on POW>MIND>DEX. Anyway, there's nothing else really major to report.
Session results: Fade: lvl up +2, Varuna: lvl up +6
Current Stats: Fade lvl 11 (Total EXP: 5028, Next lvl: 1022), Varuna lvl 34 (Synchro: 118%, IQ: 58, DEF: 12, POW: 8, DEX & MIND: 7)
Closing thoughts: Maybe I'll try taking down De Rol Le at lvl 16, like (IIRC) the last time I built up a character.
Session #3 : Gimme Three Steps (Caves 1-3 run)
Those stupid little lilies! One of them spawned by the first doorway, and he hit me with poison twice and paralysis once! @$#%^! Anyway I progressed through the caves for an hour and made it to Caves 3 (and lvl 9), but that darn real world interrupted my game time once more. I'll be posting my stats a little later, but I won't be able to reach lvl 20 today.
Session results: lvl 9 (Total EXP: 3538, Next lvl: 512), Mag lvl 28 (Synchro: 116%, IQ 50, DEF 10, POW DEX & MIND: 6)
Closing thoughts: I'm not going up against De Rol Le (or whatever his name is) until I'm lvl 20 btw.
Session #2: Back In Black (Forest 1&2 and Caves 1)
I decided to start with a quest, and what quest better to start with than the one at the top of the list? That's right, Battle Training, here I come. Let me say this: Kireek is a douche. That android couldn't help himself when it came to stealing kills. Thankfully, I used my trusty handgun to at least hit 90% of the enemies first, so I got some EXP.
Still, if they weren't more than a few feet away, that kill stealing jerk would swoop in with his Soul Eater and ruin my fun. Anyway, I finally finished the first three quests and ascended to lvl 5. I think I'm ready for another Forest(s) run, and hopefully I'll kick that dragon's butt.
(30 minutes later)
Yup, I kicked his butt. I was lvl 6 when I did it. Anyway, I entered the caves and quickly reached lvl 7, but I'm going to have to end the session here (real life is calling). I'll be back later today to play the crap out of PSO (my lvl goal for the day is 20).
Sessions results: lvl 7 (Total EXP: 1831 Next lvl: 619), Mag lvl 20.
Closing thoughts: Well, at least I'm at the caves now.
Shout outs
Before I start my next session, I would like to thank two of the resources that originally helped me when I was first starting out in PSO (and that I continue use to this day): http://www.Ragol.co.uk/ and http://www.pso-world.com/. Both have vast amounts of resources and information, and you should check them out when you get a chance. It'll spare from getting some of the crappier mags, going into a boss fight unprepared, and creating a character with a section ID you don't really want (but won't know you don't want until you spend hours trying to get a Rare, only to find out that your section ID can't find it. Argh).
Session #1: "Foreplay/Long Time" (Forest 1 & 2 run)
Stepping virtual foot on the planet Ragol, for the first time in a long time, felt good. PSO is one of my favorite games of all time, and I've missed it something fierce. After creating my character, Fade (Class: HuMar, Section ID: Yellwboze),
I started slaughtering native life as if it was "comin' right for us, Ned"! I reached lvl 2 pretty quickly, and it felt good. Soon after, I found my first handgun and moved on to Forest 2, where I got to lvl 3 with ease and lvl'd my Mag up to lvl 10 (Mag: Varuna, lvl: 11, Synchro: 87%, IQ: 39, Stats: DEF 6 POW 1 MIND 2 DEX 2). I decided to call it a day after reaching the Dragon's lair and finding my first dagger...I would get my butt kicked by the Dragon if I tried to fight him at lvl 4.
Session results: lvl 4, Mag lvl 11.
Closing thoughts: I haven't even scratched the surface.
Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1&2 Plus
I've decided on my first challenge: Get a character in Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1&2 Plus to his/her Maximum lvl! That's right, I've undertaken The Quest For lvl 200!
More to come later.
Welcome to Maximum lvl!
In my newest blog, I'll be tracking my progress as I play through RPG classics, such as (but not limited to): Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Xenosaga, Shin Megami Tensai and beyond! I'll also be playing more recent games like Borderlands, Fable, Fallout 3, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and way more! My goal? Reach the highest level possible in each game, for my main character/party (at least). The only problem?
...I haven't decided which game to start with yet.
