More PSO to come after Episode III?, EGM's Rumor Mill Options

[Bryn]

It's an itty bitty tidbit in the most recent EGM, and granted it's in the Rumor Mill, but still, it's a few bread crumbs thrown to nibble on.

From EGM

What you heard: "Phantasy Star Online will be done, dead, nada, ziltch after Episode III C.A.R.D Revolution comes out."

The Q's sources say: Well, this one's half right - Episode II will be the last chapter...of this PSO story. It'll wrap up the current plot line of Red Ring Rico and Pioneer 1 and 2, but it's definitely not "over for good." Talk that sonic Team is working on a new, full-length PSO has been going on for some time, but the hot tip now is that the game will feature a full, separate offline Phantasy Star in addition to the online adventure.

So..maybe...possibly..hopefully? ^ ^

[DivA]

QUOTE (DarkEpyon @ Jun 24 2003, 03:01 PM)

I don't think I'd want the same battle system as the first 4 PS games online. Maybe a full-fledged MMORPG with a more evolved version of the current PSO's battle system would work. Skills for the various weapon types would be cool too. It would be even cooler if said skills could be linked with others. I know we have that with the PB's now, but it'd still be cool.

*nods* indeed, having more is always good; ST has a good thing with the mechanics of both character & fighting system for PsO - it would be to their advantage to further enhance the experience by focusing more on the online aspect instead of attempting both.. =. if the team decides to do both scenarios - both online & offline (as far as play mechanics..), then something worthy may become lost in the formula..

sad, but true - only the IF scenario though.. ;p the upcoming True Fantasy Live Online may hold the key that Sonic Team needs to further enhance their vision for PsO's future.. ^.-