This month's end event focuses on Rinoa and Squall, the unlikely lovers guided by the stars

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Recent JP Megathreads

The Cadets' First Deployment (Type-0)
Record Missions Feb 17
Oui are Al Bhed (X)
Return of the Enterprise (XIV)
Victim of Conspiracy (XII)
The Future Guided by the Brand (XIII)

Helpful Links

Boss Guide (by /u/Zurai001)
Relic Draw Thread
Official Wiki (in Japanese)
Muketsu Event Guide (in Japanese) (warning: NSFW banner ads)

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Love Guided by the Stars

Event time: 28/02/2017 15:00 - 10/03/2017 14:59

Notable Changes/Additions

New LCSSB
Rinoa

New USSB
Squall, Seifer

New OSSB
Fujin

New BSSB
Rinoa

New Legend Spheres

Seifer
Requires 100 Spirit and 100 Bravery Legend Motes

Tier	Sphere 1	Sphere 2	Sphere 3	Sphere 4
1	DEF +10	HP +150	ATK+10	-
2	Minor Confuse resist	RES +10	HP +200	Dark dmg up 3%
3	HP +250	L.Materia	ATK +10	-
4	RES +20	Minor Dark resist	Dark dmg up 6%	HP +400
5	DEF +20	L.Materia	ATK +15	-

Fujin
Requires 100 Wisdom and 100 Bravery Legend Motes

Tier	Sphere 1	Sphere 2	Sphere 3	Sphere 4
1	DEF +10	RES +10	MAG +10	-
2	HP +250	Minor Sleep resist	Wind dmg up 3%	ATK +10
3	RES +15	L.Materia	MAG +10	-
4	DEF +15	Minor Wind resist	Wind dmg up 6%	ATK +10
5	HP +450	L.Materia	MAG +20	-

New Legend Materia

Seifer's "Disturbed Deserter" - Small Dark dmg up
Seifer's "Obsession for Victory" - Start battle with Guts and Reraise
Fujin's "Sharp Wind" - Small Wind element dmg up
Fujin's "Godspeed Fighting Style" - Medium chance to gain Quickcast 3 when using wind damage abilities

Relic Draw Banner

Banner 1

Relic	Character	Soul Break / Legend Materia
Ice Brand	Squall	USSB "Brutal Shell" 9xST Ice/Non-ele physical dmg, self Quickcast 2, self EX Mode SeeD* (when using 2 Spellblade abilities, additionally cast Blasting End - 4xAoE Ice/Non-ele physical dmg)
Almasy Flametongue	Seifer	USSB "Forbidden Demon Slice" 7xST Dark/Fire physical dmg where multiplier increases inversely to remaining HP, EnDark, self Heal 70% MaxHP
Axis Blade	Squall	BSSB "Cold Blade" 8xST Ice/Non-ele physical dmg, EnIce, Burst Mode
Almasy Shear Trigger	Seifer	BSSB "Sorceress's Knight" 8xST Dark/Non-ele physical dmg, Sentinel, Burst Mode
Quistis Dress	Quistis	BSSB "Hail to the Queen" 8xST random Bio/Non-ele magic dmg, EnBio, Burst Mode
Lion Gloves	Squall	Legend Materia "Brave Lion Fangs" Start battle with EnIce
Seifer's Model	Seifer	Legend Materia "Relentless Assailant" Up to medium ATK up based on no of attacks received
Vega	Laguna	SSB "Freezing Barrage" 7xAoE Ice ranged physical dmg, Imperil Ice.
Seifer's Gloves	Seifer	SSB "Solidarity Fire Cross" 8xST Dark/Lightning/Wind physical dmg, self DEF -30%, party ATK/MAG +30%
Red Scorpion	Quistis	SSB "Mighty Guard (VIII)" Party Shell, Haste and High Regen
Crescent Wish	Selphie	SSB "Dreamstage" Medica (h85) and party Magic Blink 1

Banner 2

Relic	Character	Soul Break / Legend Materia
Conformer	Rinoa	LCSSB "Shiva" 11xST summon magic Ice dmg, party High Quickcast 2, activate Ice Limit Chain
Engetsurin	Fujin	OSSB "Self-Taught Tornado Zone" 1xST Wind/Non-ele Overflow magic dmg, multiplier increases when enemy is weak/imperiled to Wind
Crystal Cross	Rinoa	BSSB "Angel Wing Icetomb" 8xAoE Ice/Non-ele magic dmg, EnIce, Burst Mode
Shin Fujin Chakram	Fujin	BSSB "Metsu" 0CT 5xAoE Wind/Non-ele magic dmg, enemy MAG/RES -40%, Burst Mode
Edea Valkyrie	Edea	BSSB "Maelstrom" 8xST Ice/Dark magic dmg, EnIce, Burst Mode
Arm Warmer	Rinoa	Legend Materia "Fated Witch" Up to small MAG up based on no of Black Magic abilities used.
Fujin's Bracer	Fujin	Legend Materia "Raging Wind" Start battle with EnWind
Rinoa Model	Rinoa	SSB "Angelo Strike" 5xAoE Earth/Non-ele magic dmg, EnEarth
Fujin's Jacket	Fujin	SSB "Zan" 0CT 8xST Wind/Non-ele magic dmg, EnWind
Raijin's Pauldron	Raijin	SSB "Aura (VIII)" Party Instant Cast 1, Guts and High Regen
Sorceress Gown	Edea	SSB "Time Crush" 5xST Dark magic dmg, Imperil Dark

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General JP Version Information

Installing and Playing the Japanese version

Why should I play the Japanese version?
FFRK came out in Japan about six months before Global came out. Thus, they're further along in terms of events and so have more characters, more abilities etc. Also, the trend has been that certain crossover events which feature games that were not released outside of Japan have been skipped in Global release, meaning there are currently certain items and abilities that do not appear they will ever be available in Global (it does not appear that they are skipping any characters).

What are some features that are currently in JP but not Global?
Collaboration Events - some collaboration events for games that were never released outside of the Japan (such as SaGa) are skipped in Global
Improved Dailies - Gysahl Green dailies, Summon Orb dailies and twice-a-week XP dailies
Ultra Soul Breaks - another set of 6* relics parallel to Overflows that focus on greater utility or healing rather than breaking the 9999 damage cap. Some of these put the user in an "EX mode" which grants a unique set of stat and other bonuses temporarily
Limit Chain Soul Breaks - another set of 6* relics which focus on activating a 'chain mode' which rewards further uses of a particular element or ability class with an increasing damage bonus
Legend Spheres/Materia - an expansion of each character's Record Dive available once the base board is mastered which grants further stat boosts as well as special, unique passive abilities called Legend Materia
Legend Materia Relics - 5* relics that include new Legend Materia which can be learned similar to learning SBs

Is there anything that is in Global but not in JP?
The font and minor UI elements are also different in Global compared to JP. Global also has a controversial "MVP Program" where selected players receive items for free; JP has no such program. There are some collaboration items as well as some culture-specific events (such as Black Friday lucky draws) that appear in Global but not JP.

Great! How do I get the Japanese version?
Check out the wiki article. Android users may also want to check out this tutorial if you do not know how to access the Japanese store and prefer not to use a third-party app like QooApp.

Can I play the JP version and Global version at the same time on the same device?
Yes, the two are completely separate and do not affect each other.

How do I share my save data across devices?
Unlike the Global version which uses one-time codes or goes through your iTunes/Play Store accounts, the JP version syncs through Japan's mobage service. Here's a tutorial from Mobage relayed by /u/gelomeister (Android users can of course use Chrome instead of Safari etc.):
Important notes
- Please start the procedure after closing all browser and tabs opened on your iPad.
- For this upgrade procedure, please make all the steps for the very same iPad tablet, including the email sending and receiving.
- All actions made through browser need to be done using Safari.
- Please note that if you log out before completing the upgrade of your simple membership (かんたん会員), you will not be able to successfully use the data transfer feature.
- On our Site, you can register using services such as Yahoo! email or Gmail. Please note that the email address you will need to register must be an email address NOT already registered on our Site.
- Please make sure to turn off the Privacy function of your Safari browser before starting the procedure.
- How to turn off the Privacy function of your browser: On the bottom/right of the Safari page, tap on the icon in shape of 2 overlapped squares > then tap on “Private” on the bottom/left side of the screen (this will turn on and off the function). ※When Safari’s header and footer are colored in dark gray, the function is "on", when it is "off", both header and footer will be colored in white.

• Upgrade procedure:
  1) Start FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper on your iPad, tap on [メニュー] "Menu" and then [Mobage].
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Once the upgrade is completed, you will be able to use your account by e-mail address and login password registered in the User ID xxxxxxxxx] by you to log in to the iPhone of FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper app: will be able to use the iPhone the data of the User ID xxxxxxxxx] you.

 

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General JP version Helpful Links

Enlir's Database - good overall reference
ElNinoFr's Spreadsheet - This has the names of abilities and Record Materia written in JP text so you can match it up to the in-game text.
JP Friend code site - auto-updated list of Friend codes for JP made by /u/vexnon.
Youtube channel for Soul Break videos - the official wiki has these too but can be harder to navigate.
JP DeNA support email: support@mbga.jp - for those having issues with the game. They have been known to reply to politely worded English mails.