Frequently Asked Questions - Revision history

Arcorann: /* I have duplicate SSRs, do I have no other options either than to raise the Star Rank? */

2019-11-11T06:08:44Z

‎I have duplicate SSRs, do I have no other options either than to raise the Star Rank?

Arcorann: /* Is it necessary to raise Normal Rarity Idols? */

2019-03-23T07:20:07Z

‎Is it necessary to raise Normal Rarity Idols?

Arcorann: /* What songs are best for increasing PLv? */

2018-10-07T12:54:30Z

‎What songs are best for increasing PLv?

Arcorann: /* What about duplicate event SRs? */

2018-10-07T12:50:53Z

‎What about duplicate event SRs?

69.204.108.234: Changed "cleared Master mode once" to "cleared song once" as per the update.

2018-09-30T16:59:42Z

Changed "cleared Master mode once" to "cleared song once" as per the update.

Arcorann at 11:46, 30 September 2018

2018-09-30T11:46:50Z

Arcorann at 05:46, 20 July 2018

2018-07-20T05:46:38Z

Arcorann: /* I have duplicate SSRs, do I have no other options either than to raise the Star Rank? */

2018-07-20T05:27:36Z

‎I have duplicate SSRs, do I have no other options either than to raise the Star Rank?

Arcorann: /* The number of notes is less than the total note count? */

2018-06-11T08:19:32Z

‎The number of notes is less than the total note count?

Arcorann: /* Is it necessary to raise Normal Rarity Idols? */

2018-06-11T05:19:52Z

‎Is it necessary to raise Normal Rarity Idols?

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 Before 2018-07-19 there was very little reason to raise the Star Rank of an SSR. However, as of 2018-07-19 many features have been added that encourage doing Star Lessons for SRs and SSRs:
 * In the support team idols can now be counted multiple times up to their Star Rank. This means it is unnecessary to keep extra copies for support team purposes.
-* Each SSR Star Rank increase now gives the idol 100 000 fans.
+* Each SSR used in a Star Lesson now gives the idol 100 000 fans.
-As a result the only reason left to keep the duplicate is for deliberately keep a pre-special training copy of the idol, but only if you really want to have both cards on the same team (e.g. for making a team consisting of all the same idol).
+As a result it is now recommended to increase the Star Rank of SSRs with duplicates, and the only reason left to keep the duplicate is for deliberately keep a pre-special training copy of the idol, but only if you really want to have both cards on the same team (e.g. for making a team consisting of all the same idol).
 ===What about duplicate event SRs?===

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 * Finally, you may want to keep one copy pre-special training if you really want to have both cards on the same team (e.g. for making a team consisting of all the same idol).
-===Is it necessary to raise Normal Rarity Idols? ===
+===Is it necessary to raise Normal or Rare rarity Idols? ===
-In terms of performance-wise, normal idols are not a huge priority. High rarity idols (ie. SRs and SSRs) should take priority in leveling up. However, special training normal idols will allow you to receive 25 Star Jewels through the Episode Commu. In addition, certain milestones (1k, 2k, 10k, 20k) for the number of fans an idol has will unlock addition communication stories for that idol, receiving 25 Star Jewels for each. Note that fan numbers are shared between idols, regardless of different cards and rarities; thus, if you already have an SR or SSR for that idol it's not necessary to keep the N after it's been special trained and at maximum affection.
+In terms of performance-wise, normal idols are not a huge priority. High rarity idols (ie. SRs and SSRs) should take priority in leveling up. However, special training normal idols will allow you to receive 25 Star Jewels through the Episode Commu. In addition, certain milestones (1k, 2k, 10k, 20k) for the number of fans an idol has will unlock addition communication stories for that idol, receiving 25 Star Jewels for each. Note that fan numbers are shared between idols, regardless of different cards and rarities; thus, if you already have an SR or SSR for that idol it's not necessary to keep the N or R after it's been special trained and at maximum affection.
 ==LIVEs==

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 ===What songs are best for increasing PLv?===
-All difficulties have a similar EXP/Stamina ratio. However, since in Live Party or Pinya Request the amount of stamina spent is fixed regardless of the song's actual difficulty (e.g. any Master song will cost 18 stamina) it is more efficient to use these to earn EXP.
+All difficulties have a similar EXP/Stamina ratio, with Regular being slightly higher than the others. However, since in Live Party or Pinya Request the amount of stamina spent is fixed regardless of the song's actual difficulty (e.g. any Master song will cost 18 stamina) it is more efficient to use these to earn EXP.
 ===Can duplicate cards be put together in a unit?===

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 ===What about duplicate event SRs?===
 * The lower-value SR (10 000 pt SR) in Token/Groove/Parade events generally has fairly low stats, so unless you're just beginning and have less than 10 SRs of that type you should use it for increasing skill level. Alternatively, if you have ten or more copies and you don't have an idol with equal or higher Star Rank you can raise the Star Rank and use it for future Caravans.
-* The higher-value SR in Token/Groove/Parade/Road events usually has good stats, as does the higher-rarity SR in Caravan and Party events. Since idols can now be counted multiple times in the support team depending on their Star Rank, depending on how strong your support team is it may be worth combining them through Star Lessons. On the other hand, the utility of this decreases once a player gains more SSRs, or a wider variety of event SRs.
+* The higher-value SR in Token/Groove/Parade/Road events usually has good stats, as does the higher-rarity SR in Caravan events. Since idols can now be counted multiple times in the support team depending on their Star Rank, depending on how strong your support team is it may be worth combining them through Star Lessons. On the other hand, the utility of this decreases once a player gains more SSRs, or a wider variety of event SRs.
 * The lower-rarity SR in Road events is the easiest to obtain multiple copies of, and is recommended for players who want an easy Star Rank 15 SR.
 * Similarly, for the lower-rarity SR in Caravan events, there are often enough copies that drop to justify raising the Star Rank. In particular, if you have ten or more copies and you don't have an idol with equal or higher Star Rank you should definitely raise the Star Rank. If you already have a Star Rank 15 SR, stick to using them for increasing skill level.

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 ===Is there a way to enjoy the LIVE without playing?===
-There is an MV mode in the game where you can enjoy the LIVE performance. No stamina is consumed, however the MV mode must be unlocked first by clearing the Master Difficulty song once.
+There is an MV mode in the game where you can enjoy the LIVE performance. No stamina is consumed, however the MV mode must be unlocked first by clearing the song once.
 ===I want to change the icon speed===

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 === Gacha Envelopes ===
-A blue colored envelope indicates at least 1 SR or above. Furthermore, a blue colored envelope with silver embroidery on the top indicates at least 1 SSR or above.
+A blue colored envelope indicates at least 1 SR or above. Furthermore, a blue colored envelope with silver embroidery on the top indicates at least 1 SSR or above. Sometimes a white envelope will transform into an SSR envelope.
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 <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:SR Envelope.jpg|thumb|none|200px|SR Envelope]] </li>
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 === How do I predict which idols will be released as SSRs in the Gacha? ===
-Although some individuals have come up with various theories as to the release date of certain idols, none of these have been officially confirmed by the game maker. The only true rule which has applied to Gacha releases is that at the beginning of every month, there will be two limited SSRs released followed by one non-limited SSR the subsequent weeks till the end of the month.
+Although some individuals have come up with various theories as to the release date of certain idols, none of these have been officially confirmed by the game maker. As of 2018 the rule for gacha releases is as follows:
 === Why can't I receive items from my present box? ===
-Some items have limitations on the amount a player can hold. A user can only hold a maximum of 100,000 Friend Points, 30 Stamina Drinks (of each type), 150 Furniture Items and 100 Idols at any given point, though the number of furniture items and idols can be expanded by spending Star Jewels. If a user reaches the maximum limit, the item will remain in their present box. Most items have an expiry date of 14 days while sitting in the present box thus players should be mindful of this game trait.
+Some items have limitations on the amount a player can hold. A user can only hold a maximum of 100,000 Friend Points, 30 Stamina Drinks (of each type), 300 Furniture Items and 200 Idols at any given point (as of 2018-09-28), though the number of furniture items and idols can be expanded by spending Star Jewels. If a user reaches the maximum limit, the item will remain in their present box. Most items have an expiry date of 14 days while sitting in the present box thus players should be mindful of this game trait.
 === Is there any way to increase the number of idols and furniture items I can hold? ===
-You can increase your idol capacity by 5 slots using 50 Star Jewels and furniture capacity by 25 slots using 25 Star Jewels. Go to Menu (メニュー) -> Shop (ショップ) -> Increase Member Limit (所属上限解放) or Room Expansion (ルーム倉庫拡張)
+You can increase your idol capacity by 5 slots using 50 Star Jewels and furniture capacity by 25 slots using 25 Star Jewels. Go to Menu (メニュー) -> Shop (ショップ) -> Increase Member Limit (所属上限解放) or Room Expansion (ルーム倉庫拡張). In addition, you can purchase dormitories for card storage; each dorm holds 100 cards and costs 250 jewels. Note that cards stored in dorms cannot be used unless they are moved back to the main storage.
 == Idol Training ==
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 ===What about duplicate event SRs?===
 * The lower-value SR (10 000 pt SR) in Token/Groove/Parade events generally has fairly low stats, so unless you're just beginning and have less than 10 SRs of that type you should use it for increasing skill level. Alternatively, if you have ten or more copies and you don't have an idol with equal or higher Star Rank you can raise the Star Rank and use it for future Caravans.
-* The higher-value SR in Token/Groove/Parade/Road events usually has good stats, as does the higher-rarity SR in Caravan and Party events. Since idols can now be counted multiple times in the support team depending on their Star Rank, depending on how strong your support team is it may be worth combining them through Star Lessons. On the other hand, the utility of this decreases once one gains more SSRs, or a wider variety of event SRs.
+* The higher-value SR in Token/Groove/Parade/Road events usually has good stats, as does the higher-rarity SR in Caravan and Party events. Since idols can now be counted multiple times in the support team depending on their Star Rank, depending on how strong your support team is it may be worth combining them through Star Lessons. On the other hand, the utility of this decreases once a player gains more SSRs, or a wider variety of event SRs.
 * The lower-rarity SR in Road events is the easiest to obtain multiple copies of, and is recommended for players who want an easy Star Rank 15 SR.
 * Similarly, for the lower-rarity SR in Caravan events, there are often enough copies that drop to justify raising the Star Rank. In particular, if you have ten or more copies and you don't have an idol with equal or higher Star Rank you should definitely raise the Star Rank. If you already have a Star Rank 15 SR, stick to using them for increasing skill level.
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 ===What songs are best for increasing PLv?===
-In terms of efficiency (ie. highest EXP/Stamina ratio), Regular difficulty songs are the best.
+All difficulties have a similar EXP/Stamina ratio. However, since in Live Party or Pinya Request the amount of stamina spent is fixed regardless of the song's actual difficulty (e.g. any Master song will cost 18 stamina) it is more efficient to use these to earn EXP.
 ===Can duplicate cards be put together in a unit?===
-Identical cards cannot be placed in the same unit. However, versions of the same card before and after special training can be put together (one of each).
+Identical cards cannot be placed in the same unit. However, versions of the same card before and after special training can be put together (one of each), as can different cards for the same idol (though there will be a warning stating that the duplicates will be replaced with random idols for the MV).
 ===What's [[PRP]]?===
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 ===My life is decreasing even though I didn't get a BAD or MISS===
 You put an idol with the Overload [[Skills|skill]] in your team. The Overload skill consumes Life on each activation. If you are concerned about this, try replacing the idol with a different idol without the skill.
 ===I'm having trouble getting S Rank scores===
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 ===Can a beginner participate in events?===
-Yes, please participate. Even without strong units and idols which are vital to tier in events, one can still receive rewards (specifically an SR) through collection of event points. In addition, beginner players can able to capitalize on increased number of LIVE plays due to restoring of stamina upon leveling up.
+Yes, please participate. Even without strong units and idols which are vital to tier in events, one can still receive rewards (specifically an SR) through collection of event points. In addition, beginner players can capitalize on an increased number of LIVE plays due to restoring of stamina upon leveling up.
 ===How do I find another user's profile?===

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 ===I have duplicate SSRs, do I have no other options either than to raise the Star Rank?===
-Do not raise the Star Rank as it is tremendously easier to gain a high star ranked idol through the Cinderella Caravan or Cinderella Road Event. Instead, one should keep one SSR and one SSR+ copy of the idol (ie. Awaken one SSR and leave the other SSR non-awakened). Awakened and non-awakened idols are considered different beings thus it is possible to put them both on a unit. One should note that a system message will result when an identical awakened and non-awakened idol are put on the same team, indicating that the 2D/3D model will be changed to a different idol, but the skills and stats will remain the same. In addition, your spare can be used as part of your support team.
+Before 2018-07-19 there was very little reason to raise the Star Rank of an SSR. However, as of 2018-07-19 many features have been added that encourage doing Star Lessons for SRs and SSRs:
 ===What about duplicate event SRs?===

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 ===The number of notes is less than the total note count?===
-If you miss the start of a long note, the end note disappears and cannot be hit, and hence will not be counted on the results screen. (ie. Missing a "Long Note" results you in missing 2 notes as they are connected, but this is only counted as one Miss.) In addition, if you pause and quit the game while holding a long note, on resuming the game the end note will also disappear.
+If you miss the start of a long note, the end note disappears and cannot be hit, and hence will not be counted on the results screen. (ie. Missing a "Long Note" results you in missing 2 notes as they are connected, but this is only counted as one Miss.) Similarly, dropping the middle of a slide with remaining checkpoints will also cause them to disappear. In addition, if you pause and quit the game while holding a long note, on resuming the game the end note can also disappear.
 ===My life is decreasing even though I didn't get a BAD or MISS===