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| − | |summary= | + | |summary=2020 winter/spring story event. Polarized Light (Abbreviated as PL from this point on) as an event has the longest run time, a total of 41 (forty one) days of run time from release till end. Chapter 1, 2 and 3 are unlocked on release (16th of January), chapter 4 and 5 will be open on 13th of February (CN). |
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The event takes place after Chapter 12 Emergency. PL centres around a sealed off submarine compound that houses the deadly weapon named "Sea star". Soon the conflict escalates, as G&K forces breeches the facility, they found out that Sangvis Ferri and Paradeus were both ahead of them, the operation quickly became another four sided crossfire. During the fierce battle, team DEFY learns about the base's deep secret. | The event takes place after Chapter 12 Emergency. PL centres around a sealed off submarine compound that houses the deadly weapon named "Sea star". Soon the conflict escalates, as G&K forces breeches the facility, they found out that Sangvis Ferri and Paradeus were both ahead of them, the operation quickly became another four sided crossfire. During the fierce battle, team DEFY learns about the base's deep secret. | ||
|overview= | |overview= | ||
| − | PL event has five chapters in total, | + | PL event has five chapters in total, laid out similar to the manner of the two previous event [[Isomer]] and [[Shattered Connexion]]. A story told by separate routes, routes have with no dead ends and will not require backtracking. But however players cannot complete one route at a time, all story nodes have to be played, if one route is met with a dead end, simply find the another unlocked nodes and progress. |
Most event nodes are pure story nodes, a small amount of reward will be given after completion. Chapter 1 contains 6 normal combat nodes and 2 challenge nodes. Chapter 2 contains 5 normal combat nodes and 1 challenge node. Chapter 3 contains 4 normal combat nodes and no challenge nodes. Chapter 4 and 5 remains to be seen. | Most event nodes are pure story nodes, a small amount of reward will be given after completion. Chapter 1 contains 6 normal combat nodes and 2 challenge nodes. Chapter 2 contains 5 normal combat nodes and 1 challenge node. Chapter 3 contains 4 normal combat nodes and no challenge nodes. Chapter 4 and 5 remains to be seen. | ||
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=== Pushing Crates mini-game === | === Pushing Crates mini-game === | ||
| − | A new mini game mechanic added to challenge chapters, similar to the manner of the old "Pushing Crates" | + | A new mini game mechanic added to challenge chapters, similar to the manner of the old "Pushing Crates" or "Sokoban" games.<ref name="sokoban">Wikipedia entry on [[wikipedia:https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sokoban|Sokoban]], a game where the player tries to push crates into certain positions</ref> ''to-do'' |
=== Doll rescue medallions === | === Doll rescue medallions === | ||
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File:Polarized Light Stream Promotion.jpg|Promotional or Teaser image as seen in the live stream 2019-01-09. | File:Polarized Light Stream Promotion.jpg|Promotional or Teaser image as seen in the live stream 2019-01-09. | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rIr4xaGTy8 First Promotional Video on YouTube] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rIr4xaGTy8 First Promotional Video on YouTube] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7-rnOm70tY Second Promotional Video on YouTube] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7-rnOm70tY Second Promotional Video on YouTube] | ||
| − | |trivia=* A polarized light is a light source which light waves are filtered to a specific polarization.<ref name="polarization">Wikipedia entry on a [[wikipedia:Polarizer|Polarizer]]</ref> | + | |trivia=* A polarized light is a light source which light waves are filtered to a specific polarization.<ref name="polarization">Wikipedia entry on a [[wikipedia:Polarizer|Polarizer]], a tool to filter specific light waves</ref> |
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| Full name | Polarized Light |
| Event type | Story |
| Released on | CN, TW, KR |
| Available in campaign menu | No |
2020 winter/spring story event. Polarized Light (Abbreviated as PL from this point on) as an event has the longest run time, a total of 41 (forty one) days of run time from release till end. Chapter 1, 2 and 3 are unlocked on release (16th of January), chapter 4 and 5 will be open on 13th of February (CN).
The event takes place after Chapter 12 Emergency. PL centres around a sealed off submarine compound that houses the deadly weapon named "Sea star". Soon the conflict escalates, as G&K forces breeches the facility, they found out that Sangvis Ferri and Paradeus were both ahead of them, the operation quickly became another four sided crossfire. During the fierce battle, team DEFY learns about the base's deep secret.
Contents
Event run time
No event periods have been defined yet.
Overview
PL event has five chapters in total, laid out similar to the manner of the two previous event Isomer and Shattered Connexion. A story told by separate routes, routes have with no dead ends and will not require backtracking. But however players cannot complete one route at a time, all story nodes have to be played, if one route is met with a dead end, simply find the another unlocked nodes and progress.
Most event nodes are pure story nodes, a small amount of reward will be given after completion. Chapter 1 contains 6 normal combat nodes and 2 challenge nodes. Chapter 2 contains 5 normal combat nodes and 1 challenge node. Chapter 3 contains 4 normal combat nodes and no challenge nodes. Chapter 4 and 5 remains to be seen.
Overall difficulty
Chapter 1 and 2 combat nodes difficulty is arguably easier than the previous story events, players with lv60+ 3x expanded echelons can complete with ease. Chapter 3 may require level 70+ and 4x expansion echelons. There is no hard (EX) mode for this event, but there are challenge nodes available, challenge nodes test both the player's echelon level, diversity and performance, as well as their wits.
New elements and mechanics
Event Currency: Crates
Similar to previous story events, crates are available from completing event chapter maps, however the daily limit for crates is lowered to 40 a day as oppose to the previous 60 a day. Completing normal stages to obtain 6; 8; 10 crates while completing challenge stages to obtain 6; 10; 12 crates. The following dolls are possible loots from the event crates:
- RF SL8
SL8 
- HG ContenderContender
- SMG P90P90
- AR AN-94AN-94
- MG MG36MG36
- SG S.A.T.8S.A.T.8
Pushing Crates mini-game
A new mini game mechanic added to challenge chapters, similar to the manner of the old "Pushing Crates" or "Sokoban" games.[1] to-do
Doll rescue medallions
To ease the limited edition doll looting process, the game introduced a form of "guarantee" system to the grinding process. In addition to have a chance at getting the desired dolls from specific enemy and the battle conclusion, players also gain another currency, with said currency, players can exchange all the limited edition dolls available in the event. Currency exchange shop can be found on the top tab of the Kalina's store.
Defeating enemies/concluding battles that drops 3* and 4* rarity dolls will yield 1 'New Star' medallion, while defeating enemies/concluding battles that drops 5* rarity dolls will yield 1 'Platinum' medallion. Doing challenge nodes will yield double the amount of medallions. Dolls of 5* rarity will require 500 Platinum medallions, dolls of 4* rarity will require 400 New Star medallions, dolls of 3* rarity will require 300 New Star Medallions. List of T-Dolls available for exchange listed below:
5* rarity
- SMG X95X95
- AR ACRACR
- HG Desert EagleDesert Eagle
- MG KordKord
- SMG JS 9JS 9
4* rarity
- MG M1895 CBM1895 CB
- HG SPP-1SPP-1
- AR M82M82
- SMG CF05CF05
3* rarity
Notes on this exchange store:
- There are no daily limit on these exchange medals per day.
- Each doll can only be exchanged once in the shop.
- In addition to dolls, Strawberry Custard Cheesecake is also available for purchase for 5 medallions each, for both types of medals, and has no purchase limit.
New T-Dolls
Following T-Dolls are obtainable from the event:
- RF SL8SL8 - A chance drop from event crates. One guaranteed unit after upon opening 777th crates.
- AR M82M82 - Obtained from enemy drop or battle from event map E2-1.
- SMG CF05CF05 - Obtained from enemy drop or battle from event map E2-5.
- HG WebleyWebley
- Rewarded upon completion of event chapter 4.
Plot
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Gallery
Artwork
Promotional or Teaser image as seen in the live stream 2019-01-09.
Image summarizing the plot, showing team DEFY's <todo:link dolls here> and KCCO's <todo:link enemy here>
Videos
Trivia
- A polarized light is a light source which light waves are filtered to a specific polarization.[2]
References
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