[PSO2:NGS] Masquerade Looks SO COOL!

[@lenerlink]

We never leaving this planet.....

[@Physsyra]

HMZK is series director, we're repeating crashing the game to a new low worse than he did in PSO2 proper

[@devlkerhextalker4461]

I'm actually happy it's not 999 floors again. Or I won't be able to play anything for a whole month.

[@generaljive]

At the very least they could give us actual missions with the npcs like pso1 and 2. Fighting with them, getting loyalty and affinity items.

[@ElComanche]

I miss old PSO stuff.

[@stylinggamer2]

Im glad I didn't grind too hard. Because this is looking dryer than last year.

[@mcflyjediguy7719]

😂

[@digestiveissue7710]

Woah can fight 1 boss 100 times!!

[@mramisuzuki6962]

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[@BasicPixell]

SUPER GAME CONFIRMED!!!!!!!!!!

[@RedSpiderZero]

NO FREAKING WAY :O

[@ethana.kaknes6014]

We need lifesteal back alongside more actual story content. We've been on the same planet too long

[@astrosagreed695]

New ex augs are healing focused. Maintain in particular is life steal

[@RadRaeDx]

I kinda prefer something closed like Namless City to a new feild like the old ones. Maybe not timed? But I miss the loop of zones in the base game, the aimlessness and empty rooms of fields as is kinda sucks. So while I want a new area to be in, I don't want another island.

[@ElComanche]

agreed

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

Finally. but finally, finally, finally an anime that I actually care about actually got a colab index. It's freaking cool. The cosmetics in there. I love them. This is going to be epic.

[@BladerArt]

Watch someone gonna say that the game is dead, while putting 1000 more hours in the same game and the fact were getting two bosses

[@Malphorus]

Dead game. lol 3k hours in they 100% need to merge a ship though. allship is too jank.

[@AzariusR]

Sadly it's just Merge ship for Global as Japan side there is way more players and that's why the game is still continuing development lmao.

[@HoDKenji]

no content till masquerade....hope the sword is almati! For Masquerade and the new capsule, i hope on higher floors will drop way more of it compared to depth 1-1. Depth 4-10 should drop 40 capsules!!! The current showed rewards are a let down

[@AmandaPeach]

Will be nameless city but destroyed by vael.

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

Am I the only one who thinks the Mars system could be improved to be less bulky? I was hoping for something more like Infinite Stratos, if I got the name right. A sleeker and more modern look for PSO2 New Genesis would have been better than the current design with big metal boxes on your back, a large green rifle, and a big sword. They could have added a dodge mechanic that leaves afterimages. There was so much potential for the Mars system instead of making it look so bulky, but that's just my opinion. I still hope they'll make some changes. If I had control over PSO2 New Genesis for just one month, I believe the game would improve significantly. But I guess everyone thinks that way.

[@AzariusR]

Maybe there are certain limitations to their game engine that they cannot exactly replicate stuff like that. I wish game development was just drag and drop but the developers here need to learn about the game engine and it's code etc.

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

​@@AzariusRWell, I can't speak specifically for Japan, but there is a controversy here in the West about hiring people who know nothing about games. This is causing development delays and affecting the quality of games because they are hiring people who don't know a CPU from an RPU. I'll admit, I have no idea what ARP is; I just made that up. However, this is one reason why some online or live games are taking so long for updates. As for Japan, they have always been slow, and I honestly don't think they know much about their games. They focus on gacha, but that's it. When I say Japan, I mean Sega specifically. If it isn't Sonic the Hedgehog or related to gacha, they seem lost. The Marx system is great, but they didn't put much thought into what NGS is when designing it. Essentially, all they did was attach big boxes to your back with an engine, a gun in one hand, and a blade in the other. It looks okay, but they could have made it look better and more streamlined. If they had looked at something like Infinite Stratos, it might have saved them a lot of work and money. They could have marketed the Marx system with a new cosmetic look, and people would have gone crazy for it. Instead, they went with something bulky. I really wonder what they're thinking. They're trying to make money, but it's their own approach. People love skins, and the fact that they aren't capitalizing on this is beyond me.

[@ACLMSC]

I believe they're also managing the server loads. Extra effects and even character accessories add to the server load. I'm sure things could look better but will it compromise game play.

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

@ACLMSC Honestly, I can't say with 100% certainty that I can answer that question because GS is one of the top games when it comes to fashion customization in cosmetics. So I'm not going to say they can, but at the same time, I'm not going to say they can't. If you really want to get technical about it, the Mars system, which I have mentioned before, is bulky. If they really wanted to, they could make the Mars system like your character where you can go into the salon and customize its appearance. They could also capitalize on this by selling parts that would make it look sleeker and offering scratches as rewards for logging into the game, completing certain quests, or participating in certain events. This would incentivize more people to play the game. However, I'm not sure about that, honestly. I would say it's probably possible if they put in the work and actually wanted to do it. But as everyone knows, NGS is extremely slow and lazy. Those are just my opinions.

[@ACLMSC]

@ZeroTwo-oni-princess I wouldn't be surprised if customizable parts would be made available in the future. By this time most players MARS skill trees are maxed out so there is probably some kind of update in the works.

[@zepenance9571]

Recycled content that feels better in base. :\ tragic. At this point Sega isn't even trying with the story they're just bringing back old content in hopes that others will play.

[@mariothomas5063]

I only fought this(masquerade)boss twice in base and lost. So I wouldn't mind recycled/updated content

[@Ars-Nova258]

To me this is an upgrade as playing Base content requires playing Base PSO2 and I had to force myself to finish the story to it.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Wow, I thought you guys wanted more Base stuff to be in NGS 😅👌 it just seems like you can't win with you guys.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

​@@Ars-Nova258Facts, I see this as a plus and a bonus, not a negative.

[@DragonClapper1855]

​@@danteshollowedgroundsDon't even try to twist what people want, Kero isn't going to pat you on the head for it.

[@reidloscidem3562]

How do you get a chance to be on one of your videos?

[@mramisuzuki6962]

@@reidloscidem3562 hunt him down in game.

[@maxrosefoxanime7225]

I love how the whole road map there not a single new class

[@AzariusR]

@@maxrosefoxanime7225 Well tbh there isn't anymore they could do with the current weapons already all utilized and that all Scion classes movesets are already in all Base NGS classes already so they kinda just do Class expansions instead of new classes.

[@Gamebin0]

Bring phaleg back Sega. I need to see everyone's favorite ptsd return.

[@RedSpiderZero]

just play base, yo :\

[@TheAnonymousAgent]

"Guys this is literally INTERESTING" come on man

[@AmandaPeach]

The same boss of pso2, but slow and nerf.

[@ngshighlites7507]

That butterfly girl is really cute, excellent character design😻

[@Ichi108]

Thank you for the video!

[@LeonMagnus-if7vn]

Why are they bringing back Masquerade when he's just 1:1 to base pso2? Just for nostalgia? This roadmap has confirmed that this game will never be changed until HMZK (base PSO2 EP5 director) gets fired. (Recycle content over and over and over and a drip feed content just to keep people busy for nothing like 2 weeks) P.s Kimura phased out from NGS director means NGS IS NOT Sega's Super Game.

[@BrendanMatthews-xw5ex]

if you think you can do better then make game if not stop complaining sega being around longer then you most of people in company have

[@LeonMagnus-if7vn]

@@BrendanMatthews-xw5ex Keep shilling Sega's boot, it doesn't changed the fact that base Pso2 is 10x better than NGS (Content wise and the update speed/scale of new content except Ep5). And by this time base Pso2 is already moving into Ep4 while NGS is still stuck in Halpha. And mind you, I've experience this game more than you do in global (since Jp Ep2 (2013))

[@Saltybeef90210]

I'm glad they dropped it to 100 floors because taking it to close to 1000 was grossly unnecessary. Looking forward to fighting him in NGS.

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

I must admit, that is an intriguing mechanic. It certainly adds an element of strategy to the game, as I find myself constantly monitoring other players' health bars to determine if assistance is needed. However, I have observed that the enemies do not revive if they are not defeated simultaneously. For instance, if you eliminate the first boss and then, ten seconds later, defeat the second boss, they do not respawn. Technically, they died at the same time, although there was a ten-second interval between their deaths.

[@astrosagreed695]

Yeah they have a timer until revive

[@ACLMSC]

I think there is a 15 second window to take down the second boss.

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

​@@ACLMSC YYeah, but that takes away the excitement from it. That 15 seconds should be cut down to maybe 5 to 6 seconds. That's why I've always stated that PSO2 needs two separate modes. You have hard mode, where if you don't kill those enemies together, they respawn with no time in between, no time window, nothing. And then you have normal mode, where you have that 15 seconds or whatever they want to give you. I think that would satisfy a lot of people. It would also incentivize those players doing the normal mode to give hard mode a try. They might think, "If they're doing this, maybe I could do it." And once you do give it a try and get the hang of it, you'll see how much easier and more fun it is. But right now, they're catering more to casual players who don't log in and play that much. Though I guess I shouldn't talk about it, as I haven't logged in over a week because there hasn't been anything new. Logged in, done the anniversary, done the seasonal shop, done everything that was supposed to be done, and logged out. It took me a week to do all that. But yeah, I think it should have been catered more towards players who like a difficulty challenge instead of the casual players.

[@PhillipRubio578]

I can't wait for people to start complaining about the fact that the new duel quest exists and bring up the same tired out irrelevant talking points again

[@dankicks]

And what would these irrelevant talking points be?

[@astrosagreed695]

Generally that you had to make armor for it or solo quest bad

[@AzariusR]

Well it's really badly accepted that it's already clearable with current BiS armor sets and weapons so.

[@leandrocerqueira6653]

About Sega title collab in June/July...is Sonic Racing crossworlds, isn't it?😅

[@gokuzxr]

No one wanted to talk about the new scratches in base pso2? Who am I kidding?! it probably won't be worth it.

[@RedSpiderZero]

really? brb rewatching

[@joeresio]

It’s about time these newer players are noticing how bland this - remake of this and that - is.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Oh boy, I'mma bout to gamma burst this got me locked in for sure now. If only they brought back some other cool classes from base back into NGS you know like hero or phantom.

[@AzariusR]

Sadly they kinda placed in stuff from Those Scion classes to normal NGS classes so I doubt they'll bring it exactly the same. But even looking at the Roadmap, if they were going to release a new class, it's definitely going to be stated but nope.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

@AzariusR Yeah that sucks man rip.

[@arcangelus6008]

I'm looking forward to the new story but I hope they open a new class that's what I'm looking for🤔

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

It's good that we are getting some content that isn't repetitive. I'm starting to worry that our player market, especially on my ship, will end up like it was in old PSO2. Everything there costs a billion or two billion, making it impossible to afford anything. Players raising prices to such high levels is irrational because you can't use that money in NGS. Even if you could, nobody could afford to pay that much. Why do you need all that money? Let's help balance the player market soon. It has been pretty good recently, but if you could earn seven million or ten million in a day, prices would start rising on every little thing because some greedy individuals want to accumulate all the money..

[@AzariusR]

In order to fix that, most players migrate and that's probably making it even worse.

[@digestiveissue7710]

Content that isn't repetitive? They're literally telling us to fight Masquerade boss 100 time, how is that not repetitive?

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

@@digestiveissue7710 The repetition becomes monotonous. If you enjoy the hamster wheel, more power to you, but I prefer variety. Seeing the same boss on every floor, even with altered attack patterns, increased health, or more damage, becomes tiresome. People get bored of repetitive tasks, which is why they lose interest in pursuing high rarity weapons. The cycle of fighting the same boss with better stats each floor offers no real reward. Cosmetic rewards or significant incentives, like a million Meseta every few floors, might make it worthwhile, but not for the reasons stated. The experience feels like running in circles on a hamster wheel, with no meaningful change or challenge. Adding a timer to defeat the boss in five minutes may be fun initially, but it quickly becomes repetitive and dull. I have better ways to spend my time than engaging in such monotonous activities.

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

@digestiveissue7710 I believe we are discussing the same issue, and there was a typo in my previous message. I need to review it because I am now realizing the mistake. What I meant was that it is repetitive and unchanging, which makes it boring. I suspect there was a typo in my comment. I will go back and check. If there is, I will correct it. I use a microphone for input, so sometimes my words are not accurately transcribed. Additionally, spell check often alters my words to what it thinks I intended to say.

[@hollowzombie193]

masq looks so much slower in ngs im excited but also im scared to see the diffrence it worries me they dont seem to make ruine enemies as fast as they were i hope its atleast somthing semi chalanging and enjoyable

[@AmandaPeach]

They think can do better than pso2 but no, just regress. The boss are ultra slow, less range attacks and nerfed to fit the ngs slow combat.

[@JannyLW]

Lmao I’ve been spamming Masquerade for the last two weeks in Base to farm for EX-cubes. I think I’ll pass 😂

[@ZeroTwo-oni-princess]

So basically you're going to kill yourself just to repeat the same floor over and over again and. probably not get any good rewards as usual. if they don't put something in here worth players time I mean, having an extra hard balls to fight is good, but if you don't get any rewards that live up to the hype and the rink that you're clearing, then it's all pointless. It's like, what am I doing this for bragging rights? If that's the case, I'm probably one of the best players in NGS. Of course, though, you really can't say you're the best at anything because most people are some people may not want to be interested in playing and could be better than you, but still.

[@ZerTeddy]

if they bring out extra duell caps for him than its no real challange like base u had to use your own gear and if the sword is just a sword camo its not rly worth it for many players which dont play sword or patisan or what ever. it should be a almati for every weapon typ. In the end it will be no challange like every other "high diff" content : / tbh the series director in the headline gives me exactly the feeling like he never touched the game himself so he recycle everything what was good in base game and makes it wors. Next point on the recycle scheduel.... Veil Hunar from base game. I punkto new caps.... well its not rly new. Potency is exactly like the regular Lux halphinale and grand gladia soul just slightly dif. in HP and PP.

[@jasoncorkran6169]

They only said we are getting a "mini-story" in Feb with DFV. We aren't getting a major story update until August.

[@nunnyabuisness8777]

great more crap 99% of the player base wont touch...

[@Samsapopin]

Those models of the Frieren gang look so good! Almost makes me wanna get back into the game & make a Frieren, but Steam's not letting me update the game. Also, that Certain Magical Index III collab is pretty interesting since season 3 of that anime happened back in 2018. Are they teasing another season? Btw, seeing 100 Floors in the thumbnail had me thinking of a funny SAO joke of Aincrad being in NGS.

[@Vex505]

Temper expectations for the mini-story update, yes mini-story update he said just after August. Plus they are working all hands for a new longer story update and New field, not the field update and mini-story. Just to correct you kero, oh and you missed the leciel exploration update part.

[@no.notfromRDR]

As someone that plays all classes and have techter and hunter as my favorites still surprises me how is hunter receiving a update before braver. Hunter is in a good state, hell it was so good that they actually nerfed it. And while katana braver is also acceptable bow is winning the contest of worst weapon in the game. The problem with the bow is, like base, it wants to be jack of all trades master of none type of ranged weapon. This would be OK, if multi weapon wasn't a thing. Why use a weapon that is decent in everything when you can just shove the best single target ranged weapon with the best AOE ranged weapon? Also it's PAs cost way too much for a weapon that's quite possibly the least PP efficient in the game.

[@maxrosefoxanime7225]

So nothing new

[@JH-ck1ui]

Lol i quit the game itself ages ago seeing people still attacking the game getting but hurt is hilarious just go play games u like instead of yappin over game re used content

[@Zehearto]

1 "new content" thanks sega

[@diesertypie]

Better than 0

[@sgxmp8565]

I'm probably gonna be smashing more of my keyboards playing this Masquerade or whatever. Apr to May Braver expansion? goddamn that's like forever.............

[@Ace0-i]

Jesus Christ this comment section

[@mariothomas5063]

We need Beserk content w/ quest(s)

[@Ars-Nova258]

I can’t wait for February. Partisan needs so much help and War Cry is borderline useless.

[@alucard002]

SEGA... Duel and solo quests are bad noe ond play it... SEGA later... Let's do more... Something never changes....

[@Nematoda4ever]

i hope new Director gonna bring PSO2 back to its glory ~ and Masquerade~!!

[@LeonMagnus-if7vn]

Glory? What are you talking about? This guy almost killed PSO2 (Ep5) bruh

[@Nematoda4ever]

@LeonMagnus-if7vn nah, compared to previous director who do eps 4 that actually the worst eps on pso2, he still better.

[@LeonMagnus-if7vn]

@@Nematoda4ever Bruh, you don't get it. Ep4 was a major success that attracts alot of people to play PSO2 on the surface level. On the other hand Ep5 suffered a whole year without a proper content to balance out all the base class 'cos Hero was too OP (and HMZK was planning to release 4x Buster Quest for each DF Omega but they scrapped into 2).

[@Nematoda4ever]

@@LeonMagnus-if7vn *BRUH* "Major success" lol literally many players complained on eps 4 even the anime is flop because the story is bad. they only try PSO2 because the anime and then stop playing, basically only 'tourists'. meanwhile eps 5 is also not that good either, but still thanks to content like new class, dark blast, and Masquerade made people back to play PSO2.

[@LeonMagnus-if7vn]

@@Nematoda4ever BRUH, do you even understand what "surface level" mean?

[@DreamlessVoid]

Ahem... MASQUERAAAAAAADE! That is all, have a good day.

[@AmandaPeach]

Pso2 version is better.

[@DreamlessVoid]

@@AmandaPeach Don't be like that, we haven't fought it yet. For all we know it will start boring and by depth 10 it will be a prettier version of the glorious monstruosity we faced in pso2.

[@AmandaPeach]

@DreamlessVoid this is true but I'm not that positive they will do something really better because in this 3.5 years i saw nothing that make the real difference and overwhelming about ngs itself. Im still lock up on dext farm and the purgatory of buying fashion because there's nothing better to farm

[@mcflyjediguy7719]

🥱Already im bored and the content hasn't even come out yet😅 thanks for the reruns, repeats, revivals, remixes of old stuff 😒 Sega - the Vet's know what I mean 😮‍💨 🥱

[@hoodie18th]

AND THIS is why I wait to upgrade anything in my storage or inventory and I mean ANYTHING!!! -Take care of your world.🫲