Frequently Asked Questions
Contents
- 1 General
- 2 Idol Training
- 2.1 Having trouble getting a Tiara
- 2.2 Lessons, Star Lessons and Special Training: Whats the Difference?
- 2.3 What is a Trainer Ticket?
- 2.4 Where can I see the number of fans my idol has?
- 2.5 I have duplicate SSRs, do I have no other options either than to raise the Star Rank?
- 2.6 Is it necessary to raise Normal Rarity Idols?
- 3 LIVEs
- 3.1 Which Idol should be put as the “Center”?
- 3.2 What songs are best for increasing PLv?
- 3.3 Can duplicate cards be put together in a unit?
- 3.4 Whats PRP?
- 3.5 I would rather have my idols not speak when activating special skills
- 3.6 Is there a way to enjoy the LIVE without playing?
- 3.7 I want to change the icon speed
- 3.8 Special skill activation interval
- 3.9 What mix of types should I have in a team?
- 3.10 The number of notes is less than the total note count?
- 4 Room Related
- 5 Miscellaneous
General
What does “deresute” mean?
English: Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Starlight Stage Official Abbreviation
Japanese: アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ スターライトステージ
Romaji: Aidorumasutā shindereragāruzu sutāraitosutēji
Common Tags: #デレステ #deresute
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.
- File:SR Envelope.pngSR Envelope
Will I be alright if I’m bad at rhythm games?
All songs have 4 levels of difficulty. The most simplest is DEBUT which is suitable for individuals who aren’t very good at rhythm games or first time players. First, start with the easiest difficulty, and one by one, aim to clear the songs. Adjust the speed to around 4-6 to make it easier. I recommend reading the Beginner’s Guide. Feel free to take a look at a concrete music strategy guide from the Music List.
Idol Training
Having trouble getting a Tiara
Room delivery boxes rarely deliver Tiaras. Also, including DEBUT songs, it seems relatively easier to obtain tiaras of a certain type from a corresponding song of the respective type. Play LIVEs with high star rank idols as the center.
Lessons, Star Lessons and Special Training: Whats the Difference?
Lessons
Lessons are done to raise an idol’s level. Select partner cards to synthesise and raise your base card’s level. When you use same type cards (ie. passion, cute, or cool), the amount of experience acquired is increased. There is always a chance that a “huge success” will occur where you will gain 1.5x experience. Idols with special skills (ie. Rare or above) increase the probability to raise your base card’s special skill when used as synthesis material.
Star Lessons
If you have duplicate cards (specially trained or not), you can synthesise them to increase Star Rank. By increasing Star Rank, you increase the amount of money and rare drops from performing LIVES. Maximum Star Rank for each card rarity are as follows: Normal-5, Rare-10, SR-15 and SSR-20. Currently, with the exception of the Cinderella Caravan Event, the overall utility of Star Rank in the game is fairly low. For that event, only 1 high Star Rank idol is really needed, thus, on average, it is not recommended to raise the Star Rank of other idols.
Special Training
Special Training is done to awaken your idol. Once your idol’s bond is maxed and you have collected the various material needed, idol awakening is possible. An idol does not have to be max. level to do Special Training. Previous games used a Special Training system in which 2 cards are needed, this is not the case for Starlight Stage. If you are able to special train an idol, there is no reason not to.
What is a Trainer Ticket?
You can obtain Trainer Tickets by clearing LIVEs. Using Trainer Tickets will allow an idol to gain high quantities of experience. To use Trainer Tickets, click on the Idol Panel and select Lessons. Click on an idol you would like their level to raise. The right upper tab is read as follows: Idol/Trainer. Select Trainer and decide which tickets you would like to use.
Where can I see the number of fans my idol has?
Click on Communications Panel (コミュ), then Idol Communications (アイドルコミュ). Select the type your idol is (Passion, Cute, or Cool) and search for the idol you are looking for, the amount of fans will be labeled as ファン数 (Number of Fans).
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 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.
Is it necessary to raise Normal 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. 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. Above all, you might be attached to the 3D model of the idol. Try watching an MV, you might be more fond of it than you think!
LIVEs
Which Idol should be put as the “Center”?
If your objective is to get a high score or to clear the LIVE, I would recommend idols with high special skills (ie. Score Up for high scores and Life Recovery for clearing). In the case of clearing a LIVE in order to collect rewards, idols with high Star Rank would be best fit for the job.
What songs are best for increasing PLv?
In terms of efficiency (ie. highest EXP/Stamina ratio), Regular difficulty songs are the best.
Can duplicate cards be put together in a unit?
Duplicate cards can not be placed in the same unit, regardless of being awakened or not.
Whats PRP?
PRP is an abbreviation for Producer Rating Points, which is a player skill indicator. For each song, your high score is recorded as PRP, which is dependent on your score. A high score of 10000 is equivalent to 1 PRP point. (For example, if you score 440000 on Onegai Cinderella, your PRP value for that song is 44). On the LIVE menu, PRP is listed on the top right, listing your top 10 songs and the top PRP values corresponding to each. In other words, PRP is a high score parameter and indicative of a strong idol unit.
I would rather have my idols not speak when activating special skills
Go to Live Settings (LIVE設定), click on the Volume tab on the top right corner (音量). Under Volume during LIVE Play (LIVEプレイ中の音量), adjust the Voice Volume bar (ボイス) to your liking.
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.
I want to change the icon speed
Pick a song you want to play. After selecting a guest, on the top right of the unit select screen, LIVE Settings (LIVE設定) will be present. There you can change the icon speed from 1-10 with 0.1 increments (as of 1.9.0).
Special skill activation interval
The interval listed on the skill screen includes the active skill duration. For example, if a skill has a chance to activate every 6 seconds and the skill at its current level lasts 3 seconds, the skill will next have a chance to activate 3 seconds after the skill stops being active.
What mix of types should I have in a team?
Ideally you want all of the same type, so that the song type appeal bonus will apply to all the idols on your team. If score is being ignored, however, then the type mix doesn't matter.
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)
Room Related
Which Idols appear in the room?
By default, idols in your main unit will appear in your room. You may choose to select a specify favourite unit (お気に入り) to appear in your room instead. Click on Idol Panel (アイドル), Unit Formation (アイドル編成), and Favourite Unit (お気に入り)on the top right.
How to see other peoples' rooms?
Click on Random Visit (ランドム訪問) to see a random player's room. You can also click on Like Information (LIKE情報) to see which player have liked your room, and visit their room specifically by click on Room Visit (ルーム訪問).
Miscellaneous
How do I change my user name?
Your user name is the name other producers/players will recognize you by as well as the name your idols will refer to you as. In order to change your user name, go to Menu (メニュー) -> Profile (プロフィール) -> Change Name (名前変更). Names must be 10 characters or less.
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.
