MANUAL COVER (FRONT) WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING - Electric Shock To avoid electric shock when you use this system: Use only the AC adapter that comes with your system. Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord. Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure the Nintendo GameCube power switch is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES WARNING - Seizures Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or black outs triggered by light flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Altered vision Eye or muscle twitching Involuntary movements Loss of awareness Disorientation CAUTION - Motion Sickness Playing video games can cause motion sickness. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games with this system, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better. CAUTION - Laser Device The Nintendo GameCube is a Class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the Nintendo GameCube. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Play in a well-lit room. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. CONTROLLER NEUTRAL POSITION RESET If the L or R Buttons are pressed or the Control Stick or C Stick are moved out of neutral position when the power is turned ON, those positions will be set as the neutral position, causing incorrect game control during game play. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation: Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. To reset the controller, release all buttons and sticks to allow them to return to the correct neutral position, then hold down the X, Y and START/PAUSE Buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. L Button R Button Control Stick C Stick reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo product. All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality.® This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has Thank you for purchasing Phantasy Star Online Episode I & IITM. Please note that this software is designed only for use with the Nintendo GameCubeTM. Be sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly before you start playing. Note: "Phantasy Star Online Episode I & IITM" will hereafter simply be referred to as "PSO." CONTENTS SETTING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SOFTWARE KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GAME MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 NETWORK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PURCHASING A HUNTER'S LICENSE/WEBSITE . . . . . 15 CAUTIONS ON NETWORK CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . 17 HOW TO START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 PLAYING THE ONLINE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 BATTLE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CHALLENGE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PLAYING THE OFFLINE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 CONTROLS DURING THE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 GAME DISPLAYS & MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 CHARACTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 DOWNLOADING MINI-GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 TERMS OF AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 1-4 Player Simultaneous THIS GAME SUPPORTS SIMULTANEOUS GAME PLAY WITH ONE, TWO, THREE OR FOUR PLAYERS AND CONTROLLERS. THIS GAME REQUIRES A MEMORY CARD FOR SAVING GAME PROGRESS, SETTINGS OR STATISTICS. THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE GAME BOY ADVANCE PORTABLE VIDEO GAME SYSTEM. Modem THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE MODEM ADAPTER. THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE NINTENDO GAMECUBE BROADBAND MODEM. Memory Card Broadband Game Boy Advance compatible THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RATED BY THE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE ESRB RATING, OR TO COMMENT ABOUT THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE RATING, PLEASE CONTACT THE ESRB AT 1-800-771-3772, OR VISIT WWW.ESRB.ORG. TEEN BLOOD VIOLENCE PASSWORD (MEMO) LICENSED BY NINTENDO, NINTENDO GAMECUBE AND THE OFFICIAL SEAL ARE TRADEMARKS OF NINTENDO. © 2001 NINTENDO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Apart from the Serial Number and Access Key, a self-created Password is required to play online. Write down your Password here for safe keeping. SETTING UP HARDWARE SETUP PSO is a one to four player game. Connect the Nintendo GameCubeTM Controllers to the Controller Socket 1, 2, 3 and 4 (depending on the number of players participating) in order. You will not be able to play properly with the controller connected out of order. CONTROLS r Button z Button l Button y Button x Button a Button b Button Control Stick + Control Pad USING PROGRESSIVE SCAN TV The Nintendo GameCubeTM Component Video Cable is available only through Nintendo, visit www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. This software is compatible with progressive scan video output, using the Component Cable (sold separately). Please refer to the instruction manual of Nintendo GameCubeTM for the direction on how to connect. 1 Connect your TV set and Nintendo GameCubeTM with the Component Cable. 2 Place the PSO Game Disc inside the GameCubeTM, close the Disc Cover, START/PAUSE C Stick TITLE SCREEN/GAME MENUS/MENU ITEM SELECTIONS START/PAUSE Control Stick/+ Control Pad/C Stick a Button b Button l/r Button GAME START SELECT GAME START CANCEL SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES and press the POWER Button. 3 After the Nintendo GameCubeTM logo is displayed, press and hold the b Button. 4 You will be asked whether to display in Progressive Mode. Select "Yes" and the game will be displayed with Progressive Scan output. Once the Progressive Mode is selected, unless the video cable is changed, the Display Mode Select screen will be displayed each time the power is turned on, without pressing the b Button. Also, depending on the type of television set you are using, the horizontal/vertical ratio of the screen may be changed. VISUAL LOBBY/WITHIN THE CITY/IN BATTLE START/STOP / z Button Control Stick + Control Pad/C Stick a Button b Button x Button y Button l Button r Button DISPLAY THE MAIN MENU MOVE CHARACTER SELECT ENTER/USE CENTER ACTION MENU CANCEL/USE LEFT ACTION MENU USE RIGHT ACTION MENU DISPLAY SOFTWARE KEYBOARD CAMERA VIEW/SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES SAVE FILES PSO is a Nintendo GameCubeTM Memory Card compatible game (Memory Card sold separately). There are 6 types of save files, some being created automatically on the first time PSO Game Disc is started up. Never turn OFF the Nintendo GameCubeTM power or remove the Memory Card while the game data is being saved. Please also note that, when you erase either the System File or the Character File, you may not be able to use all remaining save files. SAVE FILES THAT ARE CREATED AUTOMATICALLY (Can be used only with the Memory Card inserted to Memory Card Slot A.) System File 3 blocks Character File 11 blocks Guild Card File 10 blocks SAVE FILE FOR NETWORK SETTINGS SEGA Network Info. 4 blocks OTHER FILES Snapshot File 15 blocks (Can be used only with the Memory Card inserted to Memory Card Slot B.) Download Quest Files Size vary according to the size of the Quest. SWITCH BETWEEN PAGES/TOGGLE ACTION MENU Anytime during the gameplay, simultaneously press and hold the b Button, x Button, and the START/PAUSE to return to the Title Screen. For detailed description of the controls, see each section, starting with p.18. The functions of the l/r Buttons can be switched via Button Config under Options of the Main Menu (p.51). 4 5 SOFTWARE KEYBOARD Chatting during the game play can be performed by entering messages using the Software Keyboard. GAME MENU WHAT IS PSO? PSO is a network role playing game, where the actions take place aboard the starship "Pioneer 2" and on Planet Ragol. Online you will meet a variety of people from all over the world. Overcome language barriers by using the five language "word select" feature that enables communication with users whose language is different from your own. Organize a team to play the game online or embark on Hunter's Guild quests, all the while chatting to exchange information. Of course you don't have to be online to play PSO. There is also an offline mode. Online or offline, we hope you will enjoy the exciting world of PSO. + Control Pad/C Stick a Button b Button x Button y Button l/r Button SELECT LETTERS/CHARACTERS ENTER SELECTED LETTER/CHARACTER DELETE A LETTER CHANGE CHATTING METHOD SHOW/HIDE SOFTWARE KEYBOARD TOGGLE BETWEEN LETTERS & SYMBOLS DELETE WHOLE SENTENCE DELETE SELECTED LETTER SEND MESSAGE ENTER SPACE DELETE A LETTER CANCEL CHAT (HIDE SOFTWARE KEYBOARD) STARTING UP PSO FOR THE FIRST TIME On the first time you start up PSO, the Terms of Agreement Screen will be displayed. Select Agree to proceed. Next, you will be asked to adjust the calendar setting of the Nintendo GameCubeTM. If the calendar is set correctly, select NO to continue with startup, or select YES to switch to the Calendar Screen for adjustment. Note: You will not be able to purchase the Hunter's License (p.15) if the calendar/clock is not adjusted correctly. ESC DEL OK SPACE BS EXIT SAVING A Memory Card is required to save PSO game data. Without a Memory Card you will not be able to play this game. Please see p.4 for the types of Save Files. To save game data, online or offline, select Quit Game (p.51) from the Main Menu to save. Never turn OFF the Nintendo GameCubeTM power or remove the Memory Card while the game data is being saved. Doing so will corrupt the game data, making it unable to be played the next time the game is started up (in such situations, a warning message will be displayed). SOFTWARE KEYBOARD IN NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE STARTING A GAME If you set the Language Setting in the Options to language other than English, you will be able to type in letters and characters not available in English Software Keyboard. Also, with Language set to Japanese, some Software Keyboard keys have special functions in addition to functions shown above. In any language, use the l/r Buttons to toggle between the input modes. Have fun talking to players all over the world! SPACE . . . . . . . . Convert word(s). OK . . . . . . . . . . . Enter converted word(s). F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . Convert into hiragana. F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . Convert into katakana. During the Title Screen, press START/PAUSE to display the Game Menu. Use the + Control Pad 82 to select the mode to play, and press the a Button to start the game. ONLINE GAME The first time you select this mode, you will need to configure your Network ISP settings. Follow the setup procedure and save the settings to your Memory Card. After configuring your network ISP settings, it is suggested that you purchase the required Hunter's License before returning to the PSO Main Menu. Please see the s ...