[Razareil]

Edward's ending also has a preview. Did we completely forget to mention the Valentine Arcade completion background? (Why does Zen/Zain have to sound like such a tease in his letters when he's not even available...)

Etiquette questions: I assume that if I finish before some of my mates, I should keep playing for their sake if not mine (since I definitely won't break into the top 100 and I don't think there are any other ranking prizes). But is it acceptable for me to play the event less and maybe spend some of my strength on the regular game (and if so, how much less)? Also, should I thank people for their partnership or is it kind of like being in a restroom, where it's rude to make eye contact? I really have no idea what the expectations are in a social visual novel.

@Shirayuki: No, I do have to agree with everyone else that you want to add event mates as late as possible because--and this sounds harsh, I know (I don't mean it personally in case you're wondering)--the only thing they can do after you add them is disappoint. When I add event mates to finish (as opposed to to help those people out), I'm looking for people who have beaten my average 3800-4000 points/day rate thus far, and at that level, it's a really hard rate to maintain over a long period of time. When I add event mates later, the people I'm looking at have already stayed at whatever pace they're at for longer, so they're a surer bet (as opposed to me catching up to them within a few days ). Basically, it's much more likely that people will slow down rather than speed up.

Grats on five princes! Did you see my mention of a MSB glitch at the end of my last message? Small world, lol!

EDIT: I forgot to say this earlier, but it looks like in the first route of an event, the SHE CLF requirement is not(/never?) less than the TLF missions preceding it, so you will not lose out by waiting until then to add mates. Do make sure to add before or at that point, though, to avoid wasting time afterwards.

@yu_eriyama: In the above case, I was talking about getting more ender from playing Guard a lot, since I definitely did not start out having the 5000 ender to purchase the item I needed. I guess playing gacha a lot would also be grinding (especially with those occasional 1400 ender gifts)--or maybe that would be farming... Gah, I'm tired! Anyway, I was just trying to scrounge up ender however I could (Guard, gacha, dates, whatever). That part doesn't really matter. The important part, I believe, was purchasing the item when I had the exact amount of ender needed. I hope the glitch works for you too if you try it!

[Solenyx]

@Razareil: I usually only party for LF after I've completed an event to help out my mates who haven't reached completion and also for rank. Take a look at your event mates and see if there are any that are really close to completion, i.e. mates who have 8 or 9 event mate slots. With only 3 1/2 days left, chances are that they're pushing for completion & will need your help. The main story will always be there, so if you miss a day, it's not a big deal. Whereas this is a one-time event. It's up to you to decide which party would help you more.

If you're gung-ho about the main event, then maybe split your partying 50/50? If you want to read the main story ahead of time, there are some websites that give a complete overview.

Also, right before the event ends on the last day, I thank all my event mates. Most reply, and some don't, but I still do it to show my appreciation for their hard work.

Zain has a completed storyline in the japanese version. Hopefully, Gree will release it in english version soon.  

[Razareil]

@Solenyx:
Lol, you're lucky that partying isn't your main/sole source of LF. :P When I check my list, that's, uh, everybody who hasn't finished already. Okay. *buckles down* I don't actually care that much about the main route (I don't know if it's the sense of time pressure and corresponding feeling of accomplishment or what but it's actually the events that got me hooked on playing), but I didn't want to waste my sleep if my mates were snoozing. Guess this means it won't hurt as bad if they start Hot Springs vol. 2 immediately if I'm going to be continuing to check my phone constantly anyway. Thanks again for your guidance! *bows* Osewa ni narimashita!

As for Zen/Zain, I guess they must have translated his letters closely instead of adjusting for what we English-speakers do and don't have access to. I hate being teased!

I really wish there were some way for people who start later to play events that have already come and gone (besides watching Youtube videos; that's not quite the same thing). Maybe they'll release the events as purchases for the paid app? (Or wait, I've heard something about the GREE and non-GREE versions having slightly different stories... So confused.)

[Solenyx]

@Razareil: You're welcome. =) I have to say that what is most helpful in this game are your mates. Without greeting and being greeted by them, just partying for LF would not have saved my....tush. Having so many wonderful mates allows me to complete events within a few days. I wish msb and cd had the option of purchasing/awarding mate tickets. Waiting for a route clear takes too long.

If you feel you're ever lagging behind in an event, feel free to find and invite me. I play bmp, msb, nl, and cd.  

Does anyone know when Gree will release the ranking items for this event?

[Razareil]

@Solenyx: I'm still at the stage of having to find new event mates every time because I haven't built up a network of any sort, so I'll just have to look forward to that state of nirvana. Can't wait until CD hits iPhone. So glad to be catching the beginning of something for once! Wonder how long they'll wait before slapping us with the first event.

Thanks so much for the offer! This probably sounds dumb, but do you know how to add friends on GREE (not in the individual games, but the GREE network)? I can't seem to locate a spot where you can enter someone's username/ID in order to send them a friend request (as opposed to inviting people who are not on GREE yet)... Or maybe I am just made of fail. I'm guessing this is the only way to locate/meet up with people that you've been introduced to outside the game, at least for BMP and MSB, without an in-game search function. That "Find ____ Mates" page makes me want to scratch my f*cking eyes out.

General question: So for this whole paying money to send letters/messages to the princes thing, all you get is the bundled LF and then their specific item later on, right? No additional story or CG? (I'm not entirely sure what it's about besides fundraising.)

[Solenyx]

@Razareil: I know how you feel. It took me awhile to find steady event mates. You'll get there soon.

You can go to the Gree website: http://games.gree.net/us . Login, then re-copy/paste the website, click the Person with the Plus sign in the top right corner, click on find friends, and choose an option. As far as I know, there isn't an option of finding someone this way with their Gree Id. E-mail  or username would most likely be the easiest way.

*Note: After logging in it connects you to a different page. I'm not sure where to go on there, so I re-enter the initial web address to get to the page I want.

For the bmp game:
Posted by Mizuki: "How to find Gree friends" http://somanylols.tumblr.com/post/43046 ... s-on-bmp-3

Also, to see if you're friends with anyone on this forum: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=218

Sorry mods, I don't mean to get off topic, but I'm not sure where to post this. Please feel free to move.  

[Shirayuki]

@Shirayuki: No, I do have to agree with everyone else that you want to add event mates as late as possible because--and this sounds harsh, I know (I don't mean it personally in case you're wondering)--the only thing they can do after you add them is disappoint. When I add event mates to finish (as opposed to to help those people out), I'm looking for people who have beaten my average 3800-4000 points/day rate thus far, and at that level, it's a really hard rate to maintain over a long period of time. When I add event mates later, the people I'm looking at have already stayed at whatever pace they're at for longer, so they're a surer bet (as opposed to me catching up to them within a few days ). Basically, it's much more likely that people will slow down rather than speed up.

Grats on five princes! Did you see my mention of a MSB glitch at the end of my last message? Small world, lol!

EDIT: I forgot to say this earlier, but it looks like in the first route of an event, the SHE CLF requirement is not(/never?) less than the TLF missions preceding it, so you will not lose out by waiting until then to add mates. Do make sure to add before or at that point, though, to avoid wasting time afterwards.

Well I meant as long as the event mate is active and plays till the end it doesnt matter when l add her, but yes I see your points. Sadly I didnt knew that, and like a noob first person I added just for charm boost at parties doesnt play it at all, and after isnt much better, thats why valentine event become a lil waste. Oh well, next event all princes are mine

I wish that MSB glitch worked for me xD for now lm grinding to 11k to finally get started with main story again (darn u event for wasting so much enders). Poor me wont see Mizuki ending thou but I still can grind at the event parties (lucky 24 and juicy win screens wait for me )

[mixxyum]

Is this a glitch? I just finished 3 routes and I clicked accept my +3 closet spaces, but it still says I only have 10!!

[Razareil]

Is this a glitch? I just finished 3 routes and I clicked accept my +3 closet spaces, but it still says I only have 10!!

You have to go to your list of items and manually use it. Dumb, I know.

EDIT: Hey, Lucky 24 for what looks like the rest of the event! (Unlike the actually less than 24 hours we got for MSB. *grumble mumble*) Now's your chance, guys! :D

[AvengingValentine]

@.@ My gosh. So much to read and understand to strategize. Thanks so much though! I was adding event mates early with no LF.... I didn't even know how it really worked. That's why I missed out on Secret Vacation and Roberto's Birthday when I first joined. So confused. Then slowly started learning after that. Better late than never xD

And the Valentine Gacha is not working? :( I've been aiming for the Tea Set this whole time
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EDIT: KEITH'S BDAY GACHA IS OUT ALREADY?!?! Lololol

[Shirayuki]

Oh gods, with the lucky 24 till the end of the event l may actually make it  

[Solenyx]

@AvengingValentine: Where did you see Keith's birthday gacha?

[Mizuki]

@Solenyx: Event page > Valentine Gacha > ?Back to Furniture Hunting ;)

[Solenyx]

@Mizuki: Thank you so much!

[Razareil]

@Solenyx: You can probably tell I had not read your post before you wrote on my wall last night. Thanks for the links! (And sorry for knocking things off-topic. With a 2x4. :P )
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@AvengingValentine: Well, I missed out on those things because I hadn't even heard of this game at that point, so it evens out. (Oh Robbie, why is your route glitched AND your birthday had to come first?! )
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Argh, now I have to decide where to spend my gacha points, the chocohouse or Keithster! Does renovating your house provide any tangible benefits, or is it just an aesthetic thing (leaving aside the rewards from collecting tokens)? For that matter, does it mean anything when the prince visits your room? It also looks purely aesthetic to me, but maybe I'm missing something.

One other thing: I guess you still get gacha cards if you start repeating the routes, but what about the completion rewards? Can you get multiples of those?

Waitaminnit... Accessing Keith's gacha early doesn't count as an instance of accessing an event early (where your event data will not be saved and you'll start off at the same place as everyone else like they said in that announcement), does it?

EDIT: Wow, this gacha description says Keith's event starts the very same day the Valentine's event ends! Naruhodo. They must be giving us a relatively long Lucky 24 period not only to help people finish Valentine's but also to help them replenish their cruz and gacha points for Keith. It lasts a week, which is slightly shorter than Josh's event was, right? Hope that means we get at least a few days off before White Day.