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[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']I can save you the time and effort, both the Event Horizon Lounge, and Mercia space are region locked for JP accounts

But JP home has some nice spaces and games not available anywhere else, so they can't complain much[/QUOTE]

BTW Some of the E3 rewards are also region locked for JP, like the Cutthroat Cannon, Mini Robot companion, etc.
 
[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']You don't need to download the beta to get the drone companion. In fact, you don't even have to redeem the code. Just finish a game, watch the four 30sec trailers, and when you re-enter the Event Horizon Lounge space you will get a message alert that you received the companion.[/QUOTE]
I tried your method Nitrate and it didn't work for me. I had to download and install the Dust 514 Beta to receive the Drone Companion. The update is not needed!
 
[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']You don't need to download the beta to get the drone companion. In fact, you don't even have to redeem the code. Just finish a game, watch the four 30sec trailers, and when you re-enter the Event Horizon Lounge space you will get a message alert that you received the companion.[/QUOTE]

It only gave me the drone till after I downloaded and installed the game, NOT played it yet though
 
[quote name='redrumblefish']I tried your method Nitrate and it didn't work for me. I had to download and install the Dust 514 Beta to receive the Drone Companion. The update is not needed![/QUOTE]

That's odd, not only did I not download it, I did not even redeem the code, and yet when I went back to the space it immediately gave me the drone. I did the same thing for my alt account and my wife's account, and never even redeemed any of the codes and still got the drone on each account.


[quote name='darknight88']Is the e3 stuff still up? Any quick guides on where to go to get all the freebies?[/QUOTE]

Yes, and getting the rewards is very self explanatory, just listen to the intro video, and the video instructions that begin each quest. They even make the first 12 objectives all the more easy to follow by highlighting where you need to go with beacons of light.

I posted tips on how to save time earlier in this thread, so rather than repeat them all over, I'd suggest you take a moment to look back over the last week or so of posts.

I was able to complete the first 12 objectives in less than 15min, and a few minutes more to complete all but the timed objectives.

Also, remember to visit Aurora after you are all done, or after you get the Aurora frame reward in ord to get another companion. Also, you don't need to do the Mercia tutorial to complete the objective, but not only is it fun, and quick, but when you get to the end you'll be rewarded with the Mercia headbands.
 
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[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']That's odd, not only did I not download it, I did not even redeem the code, and yet when I went back to the space it immediately gave me the drone. I did the same thing for my alt account and my wife's account, and never even redeemed any of the codes and still got the drone on each account.[/QUOTE]

Now that I think about it, I did restart Home before going back to the Dust space, so maybe that's the difference. I had originally planned on redeeming the codes for each account, but first I went through each account and fast forwarded each game and viewed the videos and then wrote down the codes, but on the alt account I didn't write the code clearly enough so I went back into Home to see if the code was still viewable, but just as I reentered the Dust space the reward popped up... And the code did still show up on the screen.

When I realized I didn't need to download or even redeem any of the codes, I just Signed back on each account and went back the the Dust space each time to get the drone rewards for all the accounts.

So perhaps the difference is that after you play a game, watch the 4 videos, you only need to restart Home and go back to get the reward. If it only happened once for me, yeah, I'd say it was just a fluke, but it worked for all the home accounts on my PS3.
 
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[quote name='darknight88']Is the e3 stuff still up? Any quick guides on where to go to get all the freebies?[/QUOTE]

I found the post in case you are still curious:

[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']
[quote name='BirdmanHB']Digital... any tips on how you got all of those E3 rewards? I am also at a loss, nothing worked for me either.[/QUOTE]

It should be fairly self explanatory. The video that plays when you enter the E3 Booth space for the first time explains how to get started (locate Christina Lee from Pulse), made all the more easier by the beacon of light that guides you to each step.

As she explains in her video, you can check your progress and other objectives by using the E3 Activity Board located to the right of her next to that set of stairs leading up to the second level.

When using the Activity Board, you can not only check to see which objectives you still need to do, but also what reward(s) each completed objective will give you. If there are multiple rewards, simply wait for the image to change, as it will cycle through what ever rewards are given.

The first 12 objectives are the ones she has you do, the additional objectives include the one for viewing all the kiosks in the lower level (to save time, you do not have to view any of the pages, just enter and exit a kiosk for it to register - also to save time you do not have to re-enter the 6 kiosks that you already entered during the first 12 objectives) - this rewards you the E3 Access Badge shirts, which allow you to go up to the second level (you do not have to wear the shirt).

Most of the remaining objectives are all in the upper level - and this time you will have to view each page in a kiosk in order to complete those upper level objectives.

To save time on any of the photobooth objectives, you do not need to save the pic to complete the objective, in fact, on the lower level ones, you do not have to take a pic at all. Just press X to start the photobooth and then exit.

Also, on the quiz objectives, none of them are very challenging, and each only has three questions, and you can easily and quickly restart the quiz if you make a mistake.

Two of the objectives are for staying in the E3 Theater for 30min/1hr... but for some reason it isn't registering the 30min objective for me as well as many others... but the reward was still given out.

The remaining objective is to remain in the E3 Booth space for 2012 seconds (34min)... just pray you don't get any one of the now numerous PS Home network disconnect errors before reaching the 34 min mark.

Also, be sure to enter one of the commerce points, and go into the MIB tab to download the free MIB Neurolizer.

Finally, once you have the 1000XP Aurora Picture from viewing the Auros Kiosk on the upper level, the next time you go to Aurora, shortly after arriving you'll be rewarded another unicorn companion "Damien" (black this time).

For me, other than the annoying disconnect errors, this was the easiest and most rewarding 'quest' Home has ever had.

Excluding the hour in the theater praying that it didn't disconnect me, I was able to complete all but one of the E3 Booth objectives in less than 30 min, and just waited a few minutes for the 2012 second objective to clear and I was done.

With that I had 45 rewards, including 5 companions, 34 wardrobe items, and 6 furnishings.

Easily the most rewarding 'quest'/event Home has had to date, and unlike that ridiculous Brinsop the Evil Dragon game from Lockwood, it isn't a massive waste of time with very little to show for it - quite the contrary.
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[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']I found the post in case you are still curious:[/QUOTE]

Sorry Digital-Nitrate, I know you have answered part of darknight88's answer, but I am just wondering, is the E3 space up till tomorrow night?
 
[quote name='thunder_gamer']Sorry Digital-Nitrate, I know you have answered part of darknight88's answer, but I am just wondering, is the E3 space up till tomorrow night?[/QUOTE]

It will be up till next week...
 
This website lists all the e3 items except for the ones that are retrieved thru the Dust 514 space
http://alphazone4.com/store/#cat12775

you can also get the info thru the event board. the event board is located on the first floor on the top right corner facing Christina Lee's avatar and describes the items as well as the tasks.
 
[quote name='hellmutt']The second Slay outfit is now available. Just got it for winning my second match. BTW my opinion it is much cooler than the first.[/QUOTE]

any types for the game or winning? i can't seem to win one! :/
 
[quote name='thekid490']any types for the game or winning? i can't seem to win one! :/[/QUOTE]

It's pretty complicated to try to explain over text like this. I do have a few tips that have worked for me, hopefully it might work for you too.

-If you have played Risk then these instructions may make a bit more sense.

-Choose a map that has an area that can be easily defended - think of Australia on a Risk board. The map in the upper left corner has a few such locations in the top left and top right corners.

-Focus on taking control of one of these areas. Do not stretch yourself too thin; let the other 5 CPU teams beat down each other while you slowly gain in strength.
-Once you have taken control of a corner, expand slowly outward from there. Don't try to go too far, too fast. The most important thing is to protect your supply route - if you get cut off all your troops will starve and you will be very vulnerable.

-Don't build bigger troops than you need. Sometimes you'll need to grow from the smallest guy 'infantry' to something bigger in order to defeat a base or a bigger boss, but don't do more than absolutely necessary. The bigger troops are more expensive so you can expand faster and better controlled by using the infantry.

-As much as possible, form a line of your troops across your battle line. This will make it much more difficult for someone to break through and disrupt your supply line. Think of Risk when you pile up troops at the border between North America and Europe/South America/Asia. If you are not at a 'choke point' then you spread your troops as evenly as possible across the territories to prevent someone from breaking through.

-Don't let the bugs fester. If you have control of a section and there are rotten spaces, they will spread and this takes away from the amount of money you earn each turn. Focus on stamping those out first in any area you control.

-Don't worry about growing too fast. You'll find that the computer doesn't play very well so take a methodical approach, don't overreach, and you'll have the strength to wipe him out.

-When you're attacking someone with strong troops, focus on cutting of their supply instead of taking the troops directly. Their troops will die when you cut them off, and then the spaces can easily be taken. I've noticed the CPU is not at all skilled at protecting its own supply line.

-Be careful about using the gunner (pressing the O button). This guy can't be moved. He's great for protecting a choke point, but if you expand carefully then you'll quickly leave him behind and he'll just sit there consuming resources. There are times when it's appropriate to use him, but do so sparingly. Reserve your resources for infantry which are much more flexible in how they can be deployed.

Well, I guess those are my ideas for now, good luck!
 
[quote name='hellmutt']The second Slay outfit is now available. Just got it for winning my second match. BTW my opinion it is much cooler than the first.[/QUOTE]
Not too keen on this new suit tbh feeling the first 1 a little more, but different strokes for different folks ;)
 
[quote name='georox']Finally finished the 10k egg thing... now the community and special egg to go.[/QUOTE]

Just curious if it was worth it...?
 
[quote name='georox']Finally finished the 10k egg thing... now the community and special egg to go.[/QUOTE]

The special dark egg still has a ways to go until its released but from what's been said recently the community reward may be awarded at any time due to the 9 trillion just being a placeholder of sorts for the real, hidden number of eggs needed to unlock it. my guess is they realized that original goal was far too high for the community to reach.
 
[quote name='georox']Not really but I have a lot of spare time.[/QUOTE]
The avatar item is worth it though. Its animated Cherry blossoms floating around you.
 
[quote name='pandiosity']The avatar item is worth it though. Its animated Cherry blossoms floating around you.[/QUOTE]

Meh, I don't like it. Not something I'll ever use.
 
[quote name='Smokingpistol']The special dark egg still has a ways to go until its released but from what's been said recently the community reward may be awarded at any time due to the 9 trillion just being a placeholder of sorts for the real, hidden number of eggs needed to unlock it. my guess is they realized that original goal was far too high for the community to reach.[/QUOTE]

Looks like the decided to add the "community goal" egg as a day now, which makes sense bc otherwise it would def be impossible to reach otherwise. So with it being its own day, they may hold to the 999 trillion now, but the 15 minutes I did it they increase was still only 50k haha
 
Just a heads up guys, the new update (about 5MB in size) is live...
Update version 1.66
Summary update

[Notes on Version Update]
If your version 1.40 and earlier, when you update, please wait until it stops HDD access lamp blinks orange.
• Open the menu by pressing the △ button to move the cursor (cross media bar)> PlayStation ® Network> PlayStation ® Home XMB ™.
• Select the "information" in the up and down arrow keys, then press the ○ button.
• The item of "version", version of PS Home that are currently installed will be displayed.
Bug fixes
More than one bug has been fixed.
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Source: SonyPSHomeBlog (Translated via Google)
 
If you haven't heard, a bunch of spaces will be removed next week.

Posted by Locust_Star on the official forums:

Hello Home Community,

As we are always focusing on new content and looking to the future, occasionally we need to do some "spring cleaning" of older, under utilized, and sometimes no longer supported content. With that, we will be retiring the following spaces, but be assured that none of the virtual items you received from any will be lost from your inventory:

Resident Evil 5
Uncharted spaces (including Sully's Bar, Smuggler's Den, Artifact room, Room Behind)
Far Cry 2 spaces (Train Station, Reuben's Room)
SOCOM spaces
Namco Theater and Namco Arcade
Hot Shots Golf
PixelJunk
Ratchet & Clank spaces
Tekken space
Street Fighter IV
ModNation (already removed from the navigator)
Dragon's Green
Magic the Gathering
Alien Casino
Elemental Monster lounge
Gamer's Lounge (already removed from the navigator)

We know everyone likes ample notice prior to removal of content, so be sure to get in there and enjoy it and collect any missing items you haven't picked up yet before they're gone for good!
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Some of those spaces have free items so get them while you can.

I just got Pixel Junk Shooter 1 & 2. To anyone who has played these, is it possible to get the Home related rewards in one week? EDIT: Got PJ2 reward so just need to work on PJ1.

EDIT: Glasswalls just posted:

UPDATE:

Dragon's Green will be staying online. I will update the original post in this thread as well as the Announcement that is currently up.
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Yay, one space saved from oblivion!
 
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[quote name='Ren_Echo']
EDIT: Glasswalls just posted:
Dragon's Green will be staying online. I will update the original post in this thread as well as the Announcement that is currently up.
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Yay, one space saved from oblivion!
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Yet another example of the Home directors not thinking things out before making decision and announcements.

Considering many people likely purchased the specialty clubs in order to unlock the full game, which is necessary to get all the rewards, when they announced that Dragon's Green was going to get removed, the negative reaction was immediate.

I'm glad they aren't removing it, but this is just another example of a long list of examples on how poorly Home is being run these days... sad considering Home still has sooo much potential that instead of being enhanced and improved, it's getting buggier and boring. Home needs new management... fast!
 
[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']Yet another example of the Home directors not thinking things out before making decision and announcements.

Considering many people likely purchased the specialty clubs in order to unlock the full game, which is necessary to get all the rewards, when they announced that Dragon's Green was going to get removed, the negative reaction was immediate.

I'm glad they aren't removing it, but this is just another example of a long list of examples on how poorly Home is being run these days... sad considering Home still has sooo much potential that instead of being enhanced and improved, it's getting buggier and boring. Home needs new management... fast![/QUOTE]

Many of those spaces were buried in the Other Spaces category of the Navigator. I wonder if they were put there because they were getting less traffic or if they got less traffic because they were in Other Spaces. In any case, its sad to see them go. I'll probably miss Namco Arcade the most.

But is it less traffic or something else:

Joystick_Warrior posted previously:

Hey there Home Community!

We are retiring a few more spaces with next week's update on 5/2/2012. These spaces include. Ratchet and Clank Time Travellers, ModNation Racers, and the Gamer's Lounge. We are removing these spaces because the technology used to maintain these spaces has become outdated and we want to be able to focus our efforts and resources towards making new bigger and better spaces. Any personal spaces or rewards earned or purchased from these spaces will not be affected with the space removal. Go enjoy these spaces while they are still here! Thanks everyone for your continued support.

J_W
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While I can kind of understand why this is happening, I still find it disappointing. Its like part of Home history is going away.

As far as Dragon's Green is concerned, I'm also glad its staying. What's surprising is that they didn't even consider the ramifications of removing a space which people spent money on to access. Unlike Conspiracy, Dragon's Green was/is still functional.
 
[quote name='Ren_Echo']Thanks, I'll check it out tonight. This will still be though for me to complete. I'll have to split my time between PJ1 and competing in GT Academy which ends next week. Oh well, I guess I don't need to sleep, or eat, or go to work, lol.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the heads-up, I had almost forgotten about the GT deadline. When it came out I figured I would just wait until all the rounds were made available, and then I forgot about it.

Fortunately, most of the challenges are very easy to get get gold in, so it only took me about 30 minutes to get all golds except for the 5th and final challenge in the 8th round... it's killing me! I keep missing the time for Gold but just a fraction of a second... grrr!

Do you know if there is even a special prize car for getting all gold in round 8? I know the previous rounds all have prize cars, but I don't recall reading anything about a prize car for the final round. I tried to check the official GT site, but it keeps saying its closed for maintenance.

I'm not at all interested in qualifying to be a finalist for the GT Acadamy (and would not have a chance even if I did based on the times the top drivers are posting), but if Round 8 also has a prize car for getting all gold times, then I may have to keep trying.
 
[quote name='Smokingpistol']Im guessing theres no home rewards for the gt academy this year?[/QUOTE]

Not sure yet, as they wont be giving out any of the rewards until after July 3rd, and they have not mentioned any kind of Home reward so far, but if they do offer a Home reward, it most likely will be the same or similar racing suit that they gave to participants last year.
 
[quote name='Smokingpistol']Im guessing theres no home rewards for the gt academy this year?[/QUOTE] I hope they give us one for this event because i missed the entry last year by 1 week.
 
[quote name='Digital-Nitrate']Thanks for the heads-up, I had almost forgotten about the GT deadline. When it came out I figured I would just wait until all the rounds were made available, and then I forgot about it.

Fortunately, most of the challenges are very easy to get get gold in, so it only took me about 30 minutes to get all golds except for the 5th and final challenge in the 8th round... it's killing me! I keep missing the time for Gold but just a fraction of a second... grrr!

Do you know if there is even a special prize car for getting all gold in round 8? I know the previous rounds all have prize cars, but I don't recall reading anything about a prize car for the final round. I tried to check the official GT site, but it keeps saying its closed for maintenance.

I'm not at all interested in qualifying to be a finalist for the GT Acadamy (and would not have a chance even if I did based on the times the top drivers are posting), but if Round 8 also has a prize car for getting all gold times, then I may have to keep trying.[/QUOTE]


Wait, it took you only 30 minutes to get gold in everything! It sometimes takes me over 30 minutes just to get gold in one challenge! :bow: I must be a terrible driver, lol. In my defense, I don't play a lot of racing games and I'm using a standard controller, not a wheel.

I'm not sure about the prize car in the last round. According to the GT Academy site "If you clear all 5 events within a round in Gold, you will receive a car that you can use within the ‘Gran Turismo 5’ game. If you clear all rounds in Bronze or better, you’ll also receive a special racing wear set that can be worn by your avatar in “Gran Turismo 5”." I'm assuming the car applies for round 8 as well. I still need to complete round 7-5 and all of round 8.

I'm thinking there won't be a Home reward this year. I remember they specifically mentioned it on the GT Academy site last year. Still, there's always a chance.
 
[quote name='redrumblefish']I hope they give us one for this event because i missed the entry last year by 1 week.[/QUOTE]

From what I remember, there were three racing suits associated with GT5 for Home last year. One was part of a promotion with Schick razors, one was given for participating in GT Academy last year, and the last was free in the mall under Costumes > Male > Gran Turismo 5 and was designed my My Chemical Romance. That last one may still be available, I'll check tonight (or is that today since its after midnight).

By the way, that link you posted for Pixeljunk has been a big help, I only have two more trophies to go before I can claim the whole suit at the Home Pixeljunk Mothership. Thanks!
 
[quote name='Smokingpistol']Unconfirmed, but because its a new week the new dust514 slay suits should be rotated to the 3rd one now.[/QUOTE]

Not yet, maybe tonight though.
 
[quote name='hellmutt']Not yet, maybe tonight though.[/QUOTE]

Yeah just found out the hard way... Ah well its only AN HOUR of my life i'll never get back... UGH home you suck sometimes.
 
[quote name='Smokingpistol']Yeah just found out the hard way... Ah well its only AN HOUR of my life i'll never get back... UGH home you suck sometimes.[/QUOTE]

If you select 'Challenges' from the game you can easily see which unlocks have occurred so far, so no guesswork necessary.
 
Is it something good?
I smashed my head into a wall to get the one from last week :p
After a while playing with friends its really great.
BTW cpu cheats so its better play against a friend that let you win. :)
 
[quote name='Ren_Echo']I received a Gift Bag when I visited the Lockwood Showcase today. This was before the Wednesday update.[/QUOTE]

Yup home hasnt even updated yet so grab it before your friends do :p one less thing to do tmrw in home....
 
There are not even any beta keys left. but I still got the drone when I reentered the space.


If anyone has a Dust 514 Beta key left, I would love to work out a trade for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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