GBO2 Column: #021

GBO2 Column: #021 

The Evolution of Defense

Reflections on the GBO Winter Festival 2021 and the tactical shift in defensive skills.

As the weather turns cold, GBO2 celebrates with the Winter Festival 2021. While the Battle Simulator mission update brings the Moon Gundam into the spotlight, I found myself drawn back to a familiar giant: the Psycho Gundam.

The Faith in "Active Guard"

My wish is to confront Psycho Gundam's fierce attacks using the FA Gundam Mk-II. Specifically, I want to test the Active Guard skill—a high-risk, high-reward defensive tool.

The FA Gundam Mk-II lacks Emergency Evasion or Maneuver Armor. This omission suggests the developers were testing how a pure defensive skill would influence the established game balance.

Reorganizing the Battlefield

In the early days, shields and evasion were rare. As the game evolved, these became standard. However, developers seem to aim for a "higher-order environment" by introducing skills like Active Guard to machines losing their individuality.

Winter 2021: Waiting for the chance to master the perfect defense.

GBO2 Column: #020

GBO2 Column: #020 

Expectations & "Code Fairy"

Reflections on "Code Fairy" and the importance of a digital library for Mobile Suits.

The Role of New Variations

A month since GBO Code Fairy (Vol. 1), new MS variations like the massive Dom with its cannons and halberds have injected fresh energy into the 200-550 cost bracket. They provide unique characteristics that were becoming scarce.

A Lesson from the Past: The Loss of GBO

The end of the original GBO brought a great sense of loss. Memories and custom colors became inaccessible. While GBO2 is vast, I am always prepared for the day its service might also reach an end.

The Wish for a Digital Library

Code Fairy is more than a game; it is a digital library that prevents the total loss of assets. My wish is for more "Gaiden" titles in later eras to ensure these machines remain operable even after the online service ends.

Preserving history beyond the lifespan of the service.

About This Series & Passion

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About This Series & Passion

It's been a while since I stopped writing articles, but I'm still playing GBO2. I'm not a good gamer, nor am I particularly knowledgeable about Gundam games, but I love the game and related works, and I'm pouring some of my passion into it.

Since GBO2 is mainly about versus battles, I mainly talk about the trivia of the game characters—the Mobile Suits. However, this is not a game strategy that will give you an advantage in battle.

"There is almost no information that will give you an advantage over others in versus battles. If you are looking for such information, we recommend that you visit other gaming communities."

Exploring the world of Mobile Suits through passion and delusions.

GBO2 Column: #019

GBO2 Column: #019 

Analysis of Raid Enhancements

Reflections on the game environment and the "missing piece" in Raid-type balancing. (Context: Early 2021)

The Paradox of Raid Difficulty

While three major enhancements successfully lowered the barrier to entry, the operational difficulty remains high. I believe the true resolution lies in a fourth, yet-to-be-implemented tweak: Durability.

Proposed vs. Implemented Tweaks

1. Reduced thruster consumption during high-speed movement.
2. Universal addition of the Assault Booster skill.
3. Enhancements to Maneuver Armor LV2.
4. [Pending] Defense increase when facing 3+ General types.

The Logic & Current Evaluation

Until a system to reduce damage taken from multiple disadvantageous enemies is implemented, the Raid-type's struggle will continue. Developers are moving to correct the stigma, but my final evaluation remains on hold.

Raid mains await the dawn of true tactical sustainability.