New to the game.

[Yooh]

Hi, I play on 360 and am new to PSU.. I'm a bit confused on how to actually play. I've done a few of the Guardian Missions but is that the only way to play? I want to group with my friends and just clear some of the dungeons and level up etc.. But I am only eligible for 2 quests in that area.. I am a newbie and am just looking for help : )

[Zero456]

It would probably be a good idea (if you haven't already) to play story mode until you get the hang of it. But no it isn't: You can also do free missions which you by heading to the Flyer Base at each planet. There are still level restrictions, but the individual planets vary in difficulty:

Parum = Easy
Neudaiz = Medium
Moatoob = Hard

Hope this helps.

[Namillus]

The Guardians, otherwise known as the Online Story Missions and located at the front of the desk on the Colony fifth floor, are by no means the only way to play. The best way to find other missions is to just look around the Colony fourth floor.

Assuming you entered the fourth floor from the ramp up from the third floor, on the right-hand wall are the Linear Line (The lime-green gate furthest back from the floor ramps) and the Reserve Port (The dark blue gate that's behind you at this point). These gates lead to the Unsafe Passage and Dark Satellite missions respectively.

Situated on the left-hand wall are the Flyer Gates to each of the three planets, Parum, Neudaiz, and Moatoob. Assuming you're facing them, they are situated, from left to right, thus: Parum (Light blue gate), Moatoob (Orange gate), Neudaiz (Purple gate). From there, it's a simple matter of exploring the planets. Generally, you can accept missions on planets from the Flyer Bases, which are easy to pick out.

There's also a mission you can accept from the Moatoob Guardians Branch, called Bruce's Dungeon. This mission gives excellent Mission Point and Meseta rewards. However, the monsters there are extremely difficult for the play level, and you are required to have grouped up with someone before attempting the mission.

Note that once you've visited a floor on the Guardian's Colony, or a District, Shop or Guardians Branch on a planet, you can travel straight to that area when you leave your Room.

As for a strategy, I would recommend avoiding the HIVE (Dark Satellite and further) until you easily outpower most of the enemies there. Even at level 50, I find that doing even HIVE C missions is pretty down-to-the-wire. Unsafe Passage C and its follow-up from the goal lobby, Fight for Food C, are easy missions to play at your level (which I'm assuming is around 2 or 3), and a lot more fun if you have a party.

At about level 5, I suggest travelling to Parum, getting a party together with friends, and taking on Mad Creatures C and some of the follow-up missions. Note that at this point you qualify for Unsafe Passage and Dark Satellite B, but unless you want to die horribly (Since the monsters have a 15 level advantage over you), or make a loss since you expend so many healing items, I recommend avoiding soloing it.

It's a shame you're on X360, or I'd be able to help you out... Ah well. I guess I'll just defer to Reigast or something...

Whew, long post, but it covers pretty much everything you need to know at this level.

Oh, almost forgot: For a free Rising Strike disc, talk to your Partner Machine in your room and play the mission tutorial.

[Yooh]

Thanks for all the help! I'll start running around to different areas : ) Hope I'll see one of you in game sometime.

[Vay]

You'd see plenty of us if you were on PC! We do have some 360 players, though, who seem like alright guys. Hope you're enjoying your PSU experience!

[Zero456]

You'd see plenty of us if you were on PC!

Or PS2.