[A Photographer's Journey] JP Megathread (XV)
XV sure is getting a lot of events for being so new... we're already up to five now with Prompto and Aranea joining the ranks as the realm's Support Machinist and Dragoon.
##Recent JP Megathreads
Rainbow of the Water Maiden(III)
Gathering of Heroes (Dissidia)
Stage of Glittering Melodies (BRA★BRA)
Golden Week 2017 (Fest)
Unyielding Sword Oath (T)
Inherited Blazing Will (II)
Searching for Friends (VI)
Episode: Magicite
##Helpful Links
Boss Guide (by u/Zurai001)
Relic Draw Thread
Official Wiki
Muketsu Event Guide (in Japanese) (warning: NSFW banner ads)
##A Photographer's Journey Event time: 19/05/2017 15:00 - 29/05/2017 14:59
##Notable Changes/Additions
New skills
Spark Offer 5★ Machinist
2xST Lightning ranged physical dmg, medium chance to minor Imperil Lightning
Uses Major Ice/Lightning/Non-elemental Orbs
NOT ANOTHER FUCKING NEW SKILL THAT USES ICE. AND SPARK OFFER IS LITERALLY LIGHTNING ELEMENTAL WHY DOES IT HAVE ICE ORBS AS MAIN???????!!!!!!!
New characters
Prompto
Combat 4, Support 5, Celerity 4, Machinist 5, Shooter 5
Dagger, Bow, Gun, Hat, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, Bracer
Lvl 99 stats: 6282 HP, 200 ATK, 132 DEF, 123 MAG, 142 RES, 139 MND, 187 SPD
Default SB: "Quickshot" - 0CT 1xST ranged physical dmg
Record Materia:
"Cheerful Moodmaker" - Small Gun dmg up
"Bold Friendliness" - Small chance to doublecast Machinist abilities
"Secret Efforts" - Large Gun dmg up
Prompto Record Dive
| Sphere | S.Lvl 1 | S.Lvl 2 | S.Lvl 3 | S.Lvl 4 | S.Lvl 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior | ATK +1 | HP +70 | DEF +1 | ATK +1 | ATK +2 |
| Hunter | ATK +1 | DEF +1 | RES +1 | HP +60 | ATK +2 |
| Thief | RES +1 | DEF +1 | RES +1 | HP +55 | ATK +2 |
| Gladiator (Warrior mastery) | ATK +3 | DEF +3 | HP +200 | ATK +4 | ATK +5 |
| Cannoneer (Thief, Hunter, Warrior mastery) | MCH +3% | DEF +3 | HP+150 | Gun +3% | MCH +3% |
| Ninja (Thief, Hunter mastery) | ATK +3 | RES +3 | HP +160 | ATK +5 | ATK +6 |
Notable RD bonus: Machinist ability damage +9%, Gun equipment damage +3%
Aranea
Combat 5, Celerity 4, Dragoon 5, Darkness 5
Dagger, Sword, Spear, Shield, Hat Helm, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, Bracer
Lvl 99 stats: 6598 HP, 208 ATK, 168 DEF, 123 MAG, 135 RES, 139 MND, 172 SPD
Default SB: "Jump (XV)" 1xST Jump dmg
Record Materia:
"Assault Spear User" - Small Spear dmg up
"Beautiful Flight" - Medium Dragoon ability damage up
"Caring Mercenary Captain" - Large physical dmg up when using Helmets
Aranea Record Dive
| Sphere | S.Lvl 1 | S.Lvl 2 | S.Lvl 3 | S.Lvl 4 | S.Lvl 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight | DEF +1 | ATK +1 | HP +100 | DEF +1 | DEF +2 |
| Warrior | ATK +1 | HP +70 | DEF +1 | ATK +1 | ATK +2 |
| Hunter | ATK +1 | RES +1 | ATK +1 | HP +60 | ATK +2 |
| Dark Knight (Knight mastery) | ATK +2 | ATK +2 | HP +220 | ATK +5 | Spear dmg +3% |
| Dragoon (Warrior, Knight mastery) | DRG +3% | RES +4 | HP +220 | ATK +5 | DRG +6% |
| Gladiator (Hunter, Warrior mastery) | ATK +3 | ATK +3 | HP +200 | ATK +4 | ATK +5 |
Notable RD bonus: Spear equipment damage +3%, Dragoon ability damage +9%
New USSB
Prompto
New OSSB
Aranea
New BSSB
Prompto, Aranea
New Legend Spheres
Prompto
Requires 100 Vitality and 100 Bravery Legend Motes
| Tier | Sphere 1 | Sphere 2 | Sphere 3 | Sphere 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RES +10 | DEF +10 | ATK +10 | - |
| 2 | DEF +10 | Minor Paralyse resist | Lightning dmg +3% | HP +150 |
| 3 | DEF +15 | L.Materia | ATK +10 | - |
| 4 | Medium Paralyse resist | RES +20 | HP +250 | Lightning dmg +6% |
| 5 | HP +400 | L.Materia | ATK +15 | - |
Aranea
Requires 100 Vitality and 100 Dexterity Legend Motes
| Tier | Sphere 1 | Sphere 2 | Sphere 3 | Sphere 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEF +10 | RES +10 | ATK +10 | - |
| 2 | Minor Blind resist | HP +150 | HP +150 | Dragoon dmg +3% |
| 3 | RES +20 | L.Materia | ATK +10 | - |
| 4 | Medium Blind resist | HP +250 | HP +250 | Dragoon dmg +6% |
| 5 | DEF +20 | L.Materia | ATK +20 | - |
New Legend Materia
Prompto's "Journey's Chronicler" - Small Lightning dmg up
Prompto's "Certified Friend" - Medium chance to minor Imperil Lightning when using Machinist abilities
Aranea's "Mercenary Captain" - Small Lightning dmg up
Aranea's "Airborne Unit General" - Up to large ATK up based on no of Dragoon abilities used
##Relic Draw Banner
| Relic | Character | Soul Break/Legend Materia |
|---|---|---|
| Cocytus | Prompto | USSB "Trigger Happy" 10xST random Lightning/Non-ele ranged physical dmg, Imperil Lightning, self Quickcast 1 and gain Quickcast 1 after using Machinist abilities for a short time |
| Stoss Spear | Aranea | OSSB "Highwind (XV)" 1xST Overflow Lightning/Dark jump dmg, increased multiplier when weakness/imperiled |
| Prompto's Fatigues | Prompto | BSSB "Random Piercer" 0CT 8xST random Lightning/Non-ele ranged physical dmg, enemy ATK/DEF -50%, Burst Mode |
| Aranea's Helm | Aranea | BSSB "Aerial Superiority" 8xST Lightning/Dark jump dmg, EnLightning, Burst Mode |
| Prince's Fatigues | Noctis | BSSB "The Power of Kings" 0CT 10xST physical dmg, self ATK/DEF/RES +30%, Burst Mode |
| Moogle Doll | Iris | BSSB "Moogle Heal" Medica h55, party Stoneskin and Status Blink, Burst Mode |
| Aranea's Bracer | Aranea | Legend Materia "Skyward Heroine" Start battle with EnLightning |
| Prompto's Iron Bangle | Prompto | Legend Materia "Commoner's Resolve" Small chance to doublecast Machinist abilities |
| Bronze Bangle | Noctis | Legend Materia "Granted Revelation" Small chance to double cast Combat abilities |
| Auto Crossbow | Prompto | SSB "Starshell" 5xAoE Lightning/Non-ele ranged physical dmg, enemy Hyper Break |
| Dragon Mail | Aranea | SSB "Magitek Lance Aerial Art" 6xST Lightning/Dark jump dmg, party Magic Blink 1 |
| Airstep Sword | Noctis | SSB "Link-Strike Gladiolus" 0CT 6xST physical dmg, party Instant Cast 1 |
#General JP Version Information
##Installing and Playing the Japanese version
Why should I play the Japanese version?
FFRK came out in Japan about six months before Global came out. Thus, they're further along in terms of events and so have more characters, more abilities etc. Also, the trend has been that certain crossover events which feature games that were not released outside of Japan have been skipped in Global release, meaning there are currently certain items and abilities that do not appear they will ever be available in Global (it does not appear that they are skipping any characters).
What are some features that are currently in JP but not Global?
Bard Skills and Motes - Bards currently have three 5★ Bard skills and 6★ Allegero con Moto skill in Japan
Collaboration Events - some collaboration events for games that were never released outside of the Japan (such as SaGa) are skipped in Global
Legend Spheres/Materia - an expansion of each character's Record Dive available once the base board is mastered which grants further stat boosts as well as special, unique passive abilities called Legend Materia
Legend Materia Relics - 5* relics that include new Legend Materia which can be learned similar to learning SBs
Magicite System - Defeat powerful bosses to summon them in battle and grant party various special passive effects
Is there anything that is in Global but not in JP?
The font and minor UI elements are also different in Global compared to JP. Global also has a controversial "MVP Program" where selected players receive items for free; JP has no such program. There are some collaboration items as well as some culture-specific events (such as Black Friday lucky draws) that appear in Global but not JP.
Great! How do I get the Japanese version?
Check out the wiki article. Android users may also want to check out this tutorial if you do not know how to access the Japanese store and prefer not to use a third-party app like QooApp.
Can I play the JP version and Global version at the same time on the same device?
Yes, the two are completely separate and do not affect each other.
How do I share my save data across devices?
Unlike the Global version which uses one-time codes or goes through your iTunes/Play Store accounts, the JP version syncs through Japan's mobage service. Here's a tutorial from Mobage relayed by u/gelomeister (Android users can of course use Chrome instead of Safari etc.):
Important notes
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Please start the procedure after closing all browser and tabs opened on your iPad.
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For this upgrade procedure, please make all the steps for the very same iPad tablet, including the email sending and receiving.
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All actions made through browser need to be done using Safari.
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Please note that if you log out before completing the upgrade of your simple membership (かんたん会員), you will not be able to successfully use the data transfer feature.
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On our Site, you can register using services such as Yahoo! email or Gmail. Please note that the email address you will need to register must be an email address NOT already registered on our Site.
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Please make sure to turn off the Privacy function of your Safari browser before starting the procedure.
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How to turn off the Privacy function of your browser: On the bottom/right of the Safari page, tap on the icon in shape of 2 overlapped squares > then tap on “Private” on the bottom/left side of the screen (this will turn on and off the function). ※When Safari’s header and footer are colored in dark gray, the function is "on", when it is "off", both header and footer will be colored in white.
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Upgrade procedure:
- Start FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper on your iPad, tap on [メニュー] "Menu" and then [Mobage].
- On the bottom of the page, select [Mobageマイページ] , then [今すぐ登録する] (Register now).
- Select [ブラウザを起動](Open browser), enter the e-mail address you want to register, select the domain and then select 送信 and [上記に同意の上、送信](Send in agreement with information above).
- You will receive an email from you Site at the address you registered including a URL, please copy this URL.
- Access the screen to enter the e-mail address again like in Step 3)
- Paste the URL you copied on 4) into the browser's address bar at the top of the page, to access it.
- Enter your profile information as required on the page that you will access with this URL.
※If you have an error when try to access to the URL, it will not be possible to complete the procedure at present. In this case we would like to invite you to try again later.
Once the upgrade is completed, you will be able to use your account by e-mail address and login password registered in the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] by you to log in to the iPhone of FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper app: will be able to use the iPhone the data of the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] you.
※If you are logged in to another account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx] on your iPhone simply by login in the application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone and using the same email address and login password previously recorded on the account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx].
If you are already logged in to a different account in your application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone, just log out first by going in メニュー, [各種情報・外部サイトへ](various information and external site) and then ログアウト.
#General JP version Helpful Links
Enlir's Database - good overall reference
ElNinoFr's Spreadsheet - This has the names of abilities and Record Materia written in JP text so you can match it up to the in-game text.
JP Friend code site - auto-updated list of Friend codes for JP made by u/vexnon.
Youtube channel for Soul Break videos - the official wiki has these too but can be harder to navigate.
JP DeNA support email: support@mbga.jp - for those having issues with the game. They have been known to reply to politely worded English mails.
Posted May 19, 2017, 5:12 AM UTC · edited