Never really invested much time on MMO's but Segas new freebie seems super cool
http://kotaku.com/5928860/phantasy-star-online-2-is-fun-frantic-and-free+to+play
I'd definitely have to get a better laptop to play the game. If the PS Vita version comes out soon after, I'd rather get it on that platform so I don't have to worry about external factors interrupting the game.
I quite like it. It hasn't improved the series in every area, but close enough. The action is faster and it controls smoother than ever.
Digi.k. hooked me up with some guides and download links, when I'm playing I'm on ship 10 somewhere. I think there was a gathering of english-speaking players on block 20 or something.
Quote from: Digi.kThis sega's site for creating a SEGA ID
https://iway.isao.net/sega/mail_in.cgi?siteno=
this guide for navigating through it.
http://bumped.org/psublog/phantasy-star-online-2-pre-open-beta-registration-guide/
PSO2 guide period!
http://bumped.org/psublog/pso2-guide-list/
Only problem so far is the horrible screen tearing when running full screen - so forcing the game to v-sync using Nvidia's drivers (not sure about ATI) might be a good idea. Solved it for me.
Awesome resources Ji! Gonna have to see if my system is up to spec.