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Sundark: /* One Person */

2025-10-16T21:36:41Z

One Person

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	On Ephinea, almost all content that is available in Normal mode is available in One Person mode, while the reverse is not true. Major exceptions include the Government quests (which may only be initiated in Normal mode), while minor exceptions include the presence of [[Coren]], and certain multiplayer-only quests such as {{Quest link\|The Military Strikes Back}} and {{Quest link\|Road To Nowhere}} (though these two quests are explicitly multiplayer-only versions of the one- and one-to-two-player only quests {{Quest link\|A New Hope}} and {{Quest link\|This Must Be The Place}}, respectively).		On Ephinea, almost all content that is available in Normal mode is available in One Person mode, while the reverse is not true. Major exceptions include the Government quests (which may only be initiated in Normal mode), while minor exceptions include the presence of [[Coren]], and certain multiplayer-only quests such as {{Quest link\|The Military Strikes Back}} and {{Quest link\|Road To Nowhere}} (though these two quests are explicitly multiplayer-only versions of the one- and one-to-two-player only quests {{Quest link\|A New Hope}} and {{Quest link\|This Must Be The Place}}, respectively).

	Most notably, '''there are no differences or penalties to [[Drop charts\|drop charts]] while playing on One Person mode''', save for the lower bonuses ~~on One Person mode for~~ [[Ragol Boost Road]] compared to Normal mode. This makes One Person mode very useful for solo-hunting items for which other players may not be interested in joining parties.		Most notably, '''there are no differences or penalties to [[Drop charts\|drop charts]] while playing on One Person mode''', save for the lower bonuses from [[Ragol Boost Road]] (determined by player count) and the [[Daily Forecast]] compared to Normal mode. This makes One Person mode very useful for solo-hunting items for which other players may not be interested in joining parties.

	==Difficulty==		==Difficulty==

Sundark at 21:32, 16 October 2025

2025-10-16T21:32:40Z

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	~~{{MessageBox\|This page is a mega work-in-progress - Sundark :>}}~~
	After log-in and character creation/selection, players will be placed in the [[Visual Lobby]], and may create a party at the counter to begin playing the game. ''Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst'' offers a variety of differing game modes and party creation options.		After log-in and character creation/selection, players will be placed in the [[Visual Lobby]], and may create a party at the counter to begin playing the game. ''Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst'' offers a variety of differing game modes and party creation options.

Sundark: added Normal and OPM descriptions yay

2025-10-16T21:32:18Z

added Normal and OPM descriptions yay

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 ==Play type==<!--This section could have a better name based on what actually appears in the game creation menu-->
 ===Normal===
 ===Battle===
 '''Battle''' mode is a mode where players may engage in {{Note|Player-versus-player|PvP}} gameplay against each other according to different sets of predetermined rules. Battle mode must be selected during party creation at the Visual Lobby counter, with battle rulesets being chosen at the [[Hunter's Guild]].
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 ===One Person===
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Thunder: added account type section so I can link "sandbox" here

2025-09-17T19:10:54Z

added account type section so I can link "sandbox" here

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	After log-in and character creation/selection, players will be placed in the [[Visual Lobby]], and may create a party at the counter to begin playing the game. ''Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst'' offers a variety of differing game modes and party creation options.		After log-in and character creation/selection, players will be placed in the [[Visual Lobby]], and may create a party at the counter to begin playing the game. ''Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst'' offers a variety of differing game modes and party creation options.

	Types of game modes offered are divided into Episode, play type, and difficulty, ~~and~~ each are detailed below.		Types of game modes offered are divided into account type, Episode, play type, and difficulty, each of which are detailed below.

			==Account type==
			At time of account creation, an account must be chosen to either be Normal or Sandbox.
			===Normal account===
			Normal accounts can interact with other normal accounts. They are all subject to the standard behavior of the game.
			===Sandbox account===
			Sandbox accounts can interact with other sandbox accounts. Sandbox is given access to additional [[Chat commands#Sandbox mode only\|chat commands]] enabling easy access to various things such as spawning items, level ups, guaranteed rare drops, and warping to any floor of the current Episode. This account type is often used for player testing purposes before deciding on a long-term commitment for their normal account.

	==Episode==		==Episode==

Sundark: /* Battle */

2025-08-13T16:15:23Z

Battle

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	At the start of each Battle round, the rules set by the party leader will be displayed, and each player will spawn in at one of four starting locations. Players then compete to defeat their opponents as many times as possible within the time limit. Depending on the rules, certain [[Weapons\|weapons]], [[Frames\|frames]], [[Barriers\|barriers]], [[Tools]], [[Mags]], and even [[Techniques]] may be unusable. A character is defeated when their HP reaches 0, and the defeated character will then respawn at a random location on the map. The round is over when time expires.		At the start of each Battle round, the rules set by the party leader will be displayed, and each player will spawn in at one of four starting locations. Players then compete to defeat their opponents as many times as possible within the time limit. Depending on the rules, certain [[Weapons\|weapons]], [[Frames\|frames]], [[Barriers\|barriers]], [[Tools]], [[Mags]], and even [[Techniques]] may be unusable. A character is defeated when their HP reaches 0, and the defeated character will then respawn at a random location on the map. The round is over when time expires.

	Battle mode rounds take place in the unique areas [[Palace]] and [[Spaceship]], which were repurposed in later releases of the game into the [[VR Temple]] and [[VR Spaceship]] areas of Episode 2. In regular play, a select few custom quests (e.g. {{Quest link\|Random Attack Xrd Stage (E1)\|Random Attack Xrd Stage}}, {{Quest link\|Simulator 2.0}}) feature these areas, including their unique monster lists.		Battle mode rounds take place in the unique areas [[Palace]] and [[Spaceship (Battle)\|Spaceship]], which were repurposed in later releases of the game into the [[VR Temple]] and [[VR Spaceship]] areas of Episode 2. In regular play, a select few custom quests (e.g. {{Quest link\|Random Attack Xrd Stage (E1)\|Random Attack Xrd Stage}}, {{Quest link\|Simulator 2.0}}) feature these areas, including their unique monster lists.

	===Challenge===		===Challenge===

Sundark: /* Play type */ added note re: section name

2025-07-29T20:58:40Z

Play type: added note re: section name

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	Episode 4's story follows the aftermath and investigation of a large meteor impact, including the involvement of the WORKS military unit, and the mysterious identity of a [[FOnewearl]] named Rupika.		Episode 4's story follows the aftermath and investigation of a large meteor impact, including the involvement of the WORKS military unit, and the mysterious identity of a [[FOnewearl]] named Rupika.

	==Play type==		==Play type==<!--This section could have a better name based on what actually appears in the game creation menu-->
	===Normal===		===Normal===
	===Battle===		===Battle===

Sundark: /* Anguish */

2025-07-25T21:34:16Z

Anguish

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	====Anguish====		====Anguish====
	: ''Main article: [[Anguish]]''		: ''Main article: [[Anguish]]''
	'''Anguish''' mode is an additional tier of difficulties that can be accessed once a character has reached Ultimate difficulty (level 80+). Monster behaviors remain unchanged from Ultimate mode, but receive stat increases based on the level of Anguish selected. In exchange for stronger monsters, certain boosts (e.g. EXP, drop rate, etc.) are applied while playing on Anguish mode. Further details can be viewed on the [[Anguish]] page.		'''Anguish''' mode is an Ephinea-exclusive additional tier of difficulties that can be accessed once a character has reached Ultimate difficulty (level 80+). Monster behaviors remain unchanged from Ultimate mode, but receive stat increases based on the level of Anguish selected. In exchange for stronger monsters, certain boosts (e.g. EXP, drop rate, etc.) are applied while playing on Anguish mode. Further details can be viewed on the [[Anguish]] page.

	{{Guides}}		{{Guides}}

Sundark: /* Episode 1 */ start point of the start poitn DUHUH IM GOOD WRITOR GUYz

2025-07-25T21:30:02Z

Episode 1: start point of the start poitn DUHUH IM GOOD WRITOR GUYz

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	==Episode==		==Episode==
	===Episode 1===		===Episode 1===
	Episode 1 is the chronological starting point of the game's ~~start point~~, and considered the easiest episode.		Episode 1 is the chronological starting point of the game's story, and considered the easiest episode.

	Episode 1 contains the areas [[Forest]], [[Cave]], [[Mine]], and [[Ruins]].		Episode 1 contains the areas [[Forest]], [[Cave]], [[Mine]], and [[Ruins]].

Sundark: /* Episode 1 */

2025-07-25T21:29:30Z

Episode 1

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	Episode 1 contains the areas [[Forest]], [[Cave]], [[Mine]], and [[Ruins]].		Episode 1 contains the areas [[Forest]], [[Cave]], [[Mine]], and [[Ruins]].

	Episode 1's story follows the player's ~~character~~ into ~~the investigation of~~ an explosion that destroyed the Central Dome, as well as the disappearance of Principal Tyrell's daughter, a renowned hunter named Rico Tyrell (nicknamed "Red Ring Rico").		Episode 1's story follows the player character's investigation into an explosion that destroyed the Central Dome, as well as the disappearance of Principal Tyrell's daughter, a renowned hunter named Rico Tyrell (nicknamed "Red Ring Rico").

	===Episode 2===		===Episode 2===

Sundark: /* Episode 1 */

2025-07-25T21:28:44Z

Episode 1

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	==Episode==		==Episode==
	===Episode 1===		===Episode 1===
	Episode 1 is the chronological starting point of the game's start point, and considered the easiest episode. Episode 1 contains the areas [[Forest]], [[Cave]], [[Mine]], and [[Ruins]].		Episode 1 is the chronological starting point of the game's start point, and considered the easiest episode.

			Episode 1 contains the areas [[Forest]], [[Cave]], [[Mine]], and [[Ruins]].

	Episode 1's story follows the player's character into the investigation of an explosion that destroyed the Central Dome, as well as the disappearance of Principal Tyrell's daughter, a renowned hunter named Rico Tyrell (nicknamed "Red Ring Rico").		Episode 1's story follows the player's character into the investigation of an explosion that destroyed the Central Dome, as well as the disappearance of Principal Tyrell's daughter, a renowned hunter named Rico Tyrell (nicknamed "Red Ring Rico").