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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 A. The
content and how to proceed will vary according to which mode is selected.
OFFLINE MODE
The NORMAL level is automatically
selected the first time you play PSO.
After you clear the game at this level, this screen will appear the next time you play.
Use *@ to select either NORMAL or HARD and press A. Press B to cancel. Clear
the game in HARD to earn the right to attempt VERY HARD.
GAME DIFFICULTY
The first time you connect to the PSO
network to play online you must input
the unique serial number and access
key from the label that was included inside your PSO package. Use *@ $ ^ to
select each character and press A to enter. Press B to cancel. Enter the serial number
as it appears on the label and select the enter key, then do the same for the access key. When you have
input both the codes, select ENTER and press A. This information will then be sent to the PSO server and
once verified, will be saved to the main file in your VMU so that you won’t need to input the serial
number and access key every time you connect. However, it is very important that you do not lose
these numbers or allow a third party access to them before you can register with the PSO
server. You must use the same Dreamcast to play PSO in the online mode.
SERIAL NUMBER & ACCESS KEY
As with the online mode, th e re are a number of Hunte r’s Guild
qu e sts for you to embark upon in the offl i n emode in addition to the main sto ryl i n e .
E s s e n t i a l ly you will proceed th r ough the scenario alone. Howeve r , th e re are a number of NPCs (Non Playe r
C h a ra c te rs) with whom you will inte r act. You can also use the offl i n e mode to build your ch a ra c te r’s ex p e ri e n c e
and then make your debut online.
OFFLINE PLAY
You will need to pay for access time from your Inte rn et
S e rvice Provider (ISP) and any additional phone ch a rge s
needed to connect to your ISP’s access point.
ONLINE NETWORK STRUCTURE
Once you have organized your team, you will be transported to the city Pioneer 2 to begin play.
Here you and your team members can equip yourselves at the shops, etc. to prepare for your
expedition. When your team is ready, proceed to the main transporter within the city. Once inside,
select a destination on the planet Ragol (the game world) and your team will be transported there.
In the event you are felled by an enemy (p. 18), etc. you will be transported back to the city.
SHIP (p. 10)
BLOCK (p. 10)
Move to
Another
VISUAL
LOBBY
V I S U AL LO B BY (p. 21
SHIP
CONNECT ONLINE
SHIP SELECTION
TRANSPORTER (p. 11)
PLANET RAGOL (Game Field)
C I TY (PIONEER 2 - p. 13 )
ORGANIZE TEAM
(p. 10-11)
INFORMATION
COUNTER (p. XX)
Proceed to the main game story.
Embark on quest missions from
the Hunter’s Guild (p. 15)
Move to
Another
BLOCK
TRANSPORTER
(p. 10)
Each SHIP is comprised of various
BLOCKS from which the city can be
accessed. It is possible to move
between BLOCKS or to a different
SHIP via the BLOCKS and join a
team within the same SHIP.
SHIP
Move to Another SHIP
ONLINE MODE
CHARGES FOR ONLINE PLAY
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