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===Episode 4<!--haha sorry matt i had ep3 here before dont get excited-->===
===Episode 4<!--haha sorry matt i had ep3 here before dont get excited-->===
* "'''MAE4'''": {{Quest link|Maximum Attack E: Episode 4}}
* "'''MAE4'''": {{Quest link|Maximum Attack E: Episode 4}}
* "'''NMU3'''": {{Quest link|New Mop-Up Operation 3}}, a quest that is particularly effective both for leveling characters, and hunting Heaven Striker or other Desert drops. It is notable for being a timed quest that includes heated rooms that will continuously damage players, which can make it difficult to complete if the party composition is poor or players are unfamiliar.
* "'''PoD'''": {{Quest link|Point of Disaster}}, a quest that quickly leads the party to a fight with [[Shambertin]], making it particularly effective for repeated chances at encountering [[Kondrieu]].
==Community==
==Community==
===Gameplay===
===Gameplay===
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* "'''DMC'''": [[Damage cancel]]
* "'''DMC'''": [[Damage cancel]]
* "'''RT'''": "Retrap," for an android player indicating they are about to die intentionally for the purpose of being revived by a {{PSO icon|Tool}}[[Scape Doll]], which will restore their [[Traps]]. It is said in advance of the death as usage of a {{PSO icon|Tool}}[[Moon Atomizer]] or the {{Reverser}} technique will ''not'' restore traps, and can be done before the Scape Doll takes effect, which will disrupt the process.
* "'''RT'''": "Retrap," for an android player indicating they are about to die intentionally for the purpose of being revived by a {{PSO icon|Tool}}[[Scape Doll]], which will restore their [[Traps]]. It is said in advance of the death as usage of a {{PSO icon|Tool}}[[Moon Atomizer]] or the {{Reverser}} technique will ''not'' restore traps, and can be done before the Scape Doll takes effect, which will disrupt the process.
===Party Names===
* "'''Twins'''": {{PSO icon|Mylla & Youlla}}[[Photon Blasts#Mylla & Youlla|Mylla & Youlla]]
===Party names===
* "'''+Fo'''": The players currently in the party would like a [[Force]] to join, usually to provide {{Shifta}}/{{Deband}} and {{Jellen}}/{{Zalure}}
* "'''+Fo'''": The players currently in the party would like a [[Force]] to join, usually to provide {{Shifta}}/{{Deband}} and {{Jellen}}/{{Zalure}}
* "'''NoFo'''": The players currently in the party already include a Force, and would prefer a character of a class other than Force to join
* "'''NoFo'''": The players currently in the party already include a Force, and would prefer a character of a class other than Force to join
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* "'''Res'''": "Reserve bid," for the lowest amount a seller will accept to initiate an auction
* "'''Res'''": "Reserve bid," for the lowest amount a seller will accept to initiate an auction
==Miscellaneous<!--For now, not permanent-->==
==Miscellaneous<!--For now, not permanent-->==
* "'''Twins'''": {{PSO icon|Mylla & Youlla}}[[Photon Blasts#Mylla & Youlla|Mylla & Youlla]]
* "'''DAR'''": Drop Anything Rate
** "'''DAR Week'''":
* "'''RDR'''": Rare Drop Rate
** "'''RDR Week'''":

Revision as of 20:41, 28 December 2023

This page is intended to serve as a reference for terminology and abbreviations regularly used in discussion of Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst that may not be familiar to all players.

Items

Weapons

Frames

Barriers

Units

Tools

Techniques

Quests

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 4

  • "MAE4": Quest icon.pngMaximum Attack E: Episode 4
  • "NMU3": Quest icon.pngNew Mop-Up Operation 3, a quest that is particularly effective both for leveling characters, and hunting Heaven Striker or other Desert drops. It is notable for being a timed quest that includes heated rooms that will continuously damage players, which can make it difficult to complete if the party composition is poor or players are unfamiliar.
  • "PoD": Quest icon.pngPoint of Disaster, a quest that quickly leads the party to a fight with Shambertin, making it particularly effective for repeated chances at encountering Kondrieu.

Community

Gameplay

  • "CK": Combo kill
  • "DMC": Damage cancel
  • "RT": "Retrap," for an android player indicating they are about to die intentionally for the purpose of being revived by a Tool icon.pngScape Doll, which will restore their Traps. It is said in advance of the death as usage of a Tool icon.pngMoon Atomizer or the Reverser.pngReverser technique will not restore traps, and can be done before the Scape Doll takes effect, which will disrupt the process.
  • "Twins": Mylla & Youlla.pngMylla & Youlla

Party names

  • "+Fo": The players currently in the party would like a Force to join, usually to provide Shifta.pngShifta/Deband.pngDeband and Jellen.pngJellen/Zalure.pngZalure
  • "NoFo": The players currently in the party already include a Force, and would prefer a character of a class other than Force to join
  • "Res": "Reserved," indicating a game that is reserved for specific or pre-determined players only (in party names)

Trading

  • "B>": Buying
  • "S>": Selling
  • "T>": Trading
  • "A>": Auction
    • "PDA>": Photon Drop Auction
  • "PC>": Price check
  • "Res": "Reserve bid," for the lowest amount a seller will accept to initiate an auction

Miscellaneous

  • "DAR": Drop Anything Rate
    • "DAR Week":
  • "RDR": Rare Drop Rate
    • "RDR Week":