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THE WORLD OF PSO ONLINE
Chatting in PSO occurs via chat balloons that are
displayed over your characters head. A total of 32
alphanumeric characters can be input into each balloon. Press Y to display the
software keyboard to input messages using the controller. Or you can use the
Dreamcast Keyboard (sold separately) to type in your messages directly.
BALLOON CHAT
Use the Wo rd Select menu to communicate by const ru c t i n g
s i mple sentences from a number of pre - s e l e c ted phra s e s
w i th the contro l l e r. This system is 5 language (English, Fre n ch, German, Spanish and
Japanese) compatible so all messages cre a ted and sent will be auto m a t i c a l ly
t ra n s l a ted into the language setting designate by each playe r. (E.g., if you display a
Wo rd Select message in English, the selected message will appear in Japanese for a
p l ayer whose language setting is Japanese.)
WORD SELECT
Use the Symbol Chat menu to communicate using a
simple picture to express a feeling or action. With the software keyboard
displayed, press X twice to display the Symbol Chat menu. Then use *@ to
select an item and press A to display it.
SYMBOL CHAT
The city in PSOis a safe haven with shops where you can buy or sell items, a
medical center where you can revive your HP/TP and the Hunter’s Guild where you
can sign up for quests to earn rewards. To interact with city staff, approach a
counter and press A to display a menu, and then use *@ to make your selections
accordingly. To cancel and close a menu, press B.
Used to purchase goods (weapons, tools, armor, etc.) and services
(HP/TP recovery) in the city, money can be obtained during gameplay by picking up the
item pictured here or as reward money for quests. If you don’t wish to carry it around, you
can deposit your money at the Check Room where it can be accessed at anytime.
In the city shops you can buy or sell weapons,
armor, technique discs and various tool items.
Approach a counter, press A to display the current amount of money (Meseta) you
have and the “Buy/Sell” menu. Select “Buy” or “Sell” and use *@ to select an
item. Then select whether to “Buy/Sell” or “Cancel” from the confirmation menu.
When buying tool items, you may be asked in what quantity to buy (a maximum of
10 can be carried at one time). When buying weapons or armor you may be given
the option of equipping the item immediately. Whether you can use a weapon or
armor item will depend on your characters profession and/or experience. Items that
can be used are identified by the color as follows:
THE CITY SHOPS
MONEY (MESETA)
With the software keyboard displayed, press X to toggle to the Word
Select menu.
Use *@ to select a “form” and press A to enter.
Press L/R to toggle between pages, *@ to select a phrase and
press A to enter. (Depending on the form, selection may continue.)
Select a target and the constructed message will be displayed.
Use ^ to move between selection menus. Select “Send” during
message construction to display the message (or partial message)
without designating a target. Select “Return” or press B to return to
the previous menu. Select “EXIT” or press Y to close the Word Select
menu at any point without displaying a message.
USING THE WORD SELECT MENU
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Send/Return/
EXIT
Form/Phrase
Selection Menu
Message Under Construction
THE CITY
If you find an item labeled “???” while
playing PSO, bring it here to have the item
appraised. Approach the counter and use *@ to select the item and press A. The
fee you must pay to have the item identified will appear. Select “Yes” to continue or
“No” to cancel. If you agree to appraise the item you will then be asked whether
you choose to agree with the resulting judgement. Select “Yes” or “No”
accordingly. Note that if you select “No” the item will return to an
unidentified state and your Meseta will not be refunded.
TEKKER BOOTH
Item can be equipped.
Item cannot be equipped at current experience level.
Item can Never be Equipped
A speciality item with slot usage, Photon efficiency, etc.
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GREY
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GREEN
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