Thanks a lot @AndrlCh I was now able to complete the Draconians and Falspawn client order. Wasn't aware that I have to invite Afin into the group before heading out. Sadly the PSE Burst 101 client order is still there but as far as I know I can't do anything about it.

So far, no one has joined me in a group. Do I have to tick active recruitment from the party settings menu in order for other players to join my mission? Usually I just leave everything as it is and simply tick no option.

Meanwhile I found quite some different kinds of eggs and was wondering, which ones are the best to keep and level up? Does it make sense to keep each pet at least once to have it at my disposal once the situation calls for it? I also wondered if it is best to level multiple pets at once or if I should rather focus on a singular pet. Does it matter what kind of egg I feed to my pet? For instance, is it advisable to feed Sally eggs to Sally, Wanda eggs to my Wanda pet etc.?

thanks for your help @AndrlCh So then the PSE Burst 101 client order must be bugged I just started the missions without anyone. How can I "invite" Afin as my partner?

I realized that I can't complete some of Afin's client orders. PSE Burst 101 doesn't complete for some reason, although I caused numerous PSE bursts already. So far I have been playing solo. Do I need to cause a PSE burst in a party to complete the client order? Same with "Draconians and Falpawn" client order from Afin where I have to clear Carthago Eradication. I did that mission on normal difficulty (lowest level requirement), but it did not count for the client order. Do I need to complete the Carthago Eradication on every difficulty level in order to complete Afin's client order?

Thanks for your reply @kztm Yes, I (re-)read the new Q&A about NGS, it shed a bit more light on what is to come.

I do have a lot of fun in PSO2 at the moment. After all, I am very new to this game and everything is so exciting right now . And I think you're right. Simply enjoying the time one is spending currently is important too. Of course, we are all eager to get our hands on information for the future. But as you said, it is equally important to not get side tracked and enjoy the here and now.

@KnightHarb1nger Thank you very much for your post. I am a new player and you brought this topic of the new game to my attention. I read about the announcement of NGS initially, but didn't understand its meaning entirely. As it stated, that were would be able able to use our characters from PSO2, I assumed that meant all the progress, levels, items and meseta would transfer too. So, as a total new player to PSO2 (and Phantasy Star in general), I did not fully comprehend what the NGS meant for me. Thanks to your post though, I took a closer look and now know what I needed to know.

To be honest, it feels a bit odd and even like a bit of a waste of time to spend time with PSO2 if one wants to start anew in NGS. The changes they're doing with PSO2:NGS sound promising and its great if everyone starts from scratch. Personally, I am hoping for a better UI (it still drives me kind of crazy and I need to adjust to the UI). But I don't know if I am even able to continue playing if NGS launches. My PC is about 6 years old and the new system requirements may make it unplayable for me. Sadly, there will be no option to run PSO2 with old specs. At the moment, I am still learning all there is to learn about PSO2 and will see what the future brings.

Again, thank you for posting this and bringing the "issue" of NGS to my attention.

@kztm said in Any proposed solutions to these bots?:

Some people like to spend time in the lobby. Socializing is part of the game for those of us who take time off from quests and farming and sit in the lobby to chat and/or to look at how people passing by design their characters and looks.

Socializing in the lobby is as much playing the game as farming for the best gear.

I couldn't agree more.

Besides, all those bots may leave a bad first impression on new players, which supposedly isn't in SEGA's best interest.

Oh this is great, thanks a lot @Qwid1339 I saw that guide when I posted earlier, but I didn't know that tech weapons reduce T-Def too. that is good to know. And I think 6-star furniture is currently too expensive for me.

And next question that pops into my head^^

I want to raise a tech mag. Now I understand that I have to feed it tech weapons like wands, rods etc, but what is the best option to reduce dex? I saw that the monomates, dimates etc. also increase other stats like melee attack and such. So my question is: what is the best option to reduce dex without raising other (undesirable) stats?

ah, I see. thanks again for your help

@JuggernautGTX wow that's an impressive response time. thanks a lot I am not sure though I understand the egg transfer thing. if i want to change the element of my pet permanently (without using candy), I have to use another egg and all the property of my wanda egg (like level, personality) will take over to the new egg/pet?