Popular Post Dragon-Archon Posted March 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) First of all, I'd like to thank fellow members Kochiya Shana, Zone Hunter, and Floriiss for giving tips to improve the banner. Thanks a lot, you are the best. Update: with the PS4 version being released on February 14th in Japan and somewhere in 2019 for the rest of the world, this event will be open again next Valentine's Day. The will be some changes, such as no time limit to complete the event and custom site trophies for everyone who completed this game. It doesn't matter when you've platted the game for the site trophy. There will be different trophies for the PS3 and PS4 version, and also a bonus trophy for completing both. For more information about the PS4 version, take a look at this thread: General Information Welcome all to this event to take on Catherine. This game is a puzzle platformer where gamers play as Vincent who is suffering from strange nightmares after his girlfriend Katherine tells him she's pregnant. Not long after he meets a woman called Catherine. Meanwhile the police is dealing with a mysterious case where men have been found dead from an unknown cause. The goal: is to motivate people to obtain the shiny, ultra rare platinum trophy before 2017, because suffering as a group is a lot more fun than suffering alone . But don't worry, there are 3 advisors here to help every participant become a master climber (more info about that later). You can play the game at your own pace. The only rules are: you must obtain all trophies legit and people with hacked games aren't allowed to join (unless they use a clean account). Custom Trophies Those of you who manage to become a God(dess) before this event is over can choose a custom trophy as a reward. Based on which game is completed (Catherine, Catherine Full Body, or both), different trophies can be chosen. For those who stack a game, you'll get a trophy for every plat. Since there are no trophy guides on PSNP yet, everyone who writes one (including contributors) can choose an additional trophy based on which game the guide is written for. Writing a guide for both games will yield 2 additional trophies, but not the bonus trophy. That one is exclusive for people who plat both games. People that already platted Catherine before the start of this event get a trophy for that too. Advisors get a trophy too based on the game they're helping with, though this depends on how active and helpful they are. So what are you waiting for, go plat some games, write a guide, enjoy this event, and earn some trophies in the process. Useful Links If you're going for the plat, there are useful links posted below. As mentioned before, we also have a few advisors who already have the plat and will share their knowledge. You can consult them if you have any questions or need some tips. Don't send a PM, but ask questions in this thread. That way the info can be helpful to others. Advisors Complicated Omar Floriiss Dragon-Archon Guides PSNP Catherine Trophy Guide PST.org Catherine Trophy Guide Everyday Hero Trophy Gameplay Guide Text Messages / Karma Gameplay Guide Tips In this section you'll find various helpful information. Karma The game uses a karma system to unlock the endings, which you get based on answers during conversations and replies to messages. That karma is displayed as a meter. Below is a picture of the various levels of chaos and law: Gold Prizes When going for gold prizes, you need to complete the level with one huge combo, pick up (almost) all the coins (depending on the difficulty), and don't spend any coins at the merchant in-between stages. That's because scores from previous stages also count towards the next stage from the same level. When playing on Easy or Normal you can undo moves to get your combo back. Also the prizes are saved on a separate game file, so it's not necessary to get them all on the same playthrough and starting a game on another difficulty will not delete the prizes you've already obtained. Babel Mode This mode is much easier when using 2 controllers, even when you don't have a second person to help you out. There are less steps, patterns are easier, and the floor falls at a slower pace. In the EU and NA version the solo stage of Axis Mundi is also bugged, so you have to play the pairs version. Mute the sound, seriously. It's bad enough to hear new record every time when ascending a step. But hearing the bells when nearing the end will cause you to lose focus and screw up (sadly, speaking from personal experience). So save yourself a lot of frustration and mute it. It's possible to press to pause the game during Babel Mode. You can use this to find the best path up. When playing solo with 2 controllers try hanging your first character from a block, that way they won't use any space. With the second character you can create a path and then hang this one from a block. Switch to the first character, move up, and create a path. Repeat until you've reached the top. Babel Mode - Axis Mundi Yeah this is getting its own section since this stage is quite different compared to the other 3 Babel stages. Axis Mundi has a lot of patterns that are full of holes, so you need to be careful which blocks to push/pull, otherwise you can lose entire parts of the structure with one careless move. Below are some tips specifically for this stage: On 17-3-2016 at 10:52 PM, Hemiak said: On my best and winning run of Am I switched towers multiple times on the divided sections. Go up a level or two and then make a bridge back across. I found that if I tried to go up toi far on one side I would screw it up too much and get stranded. Also. Try to master the double push/pull. Clear out blocks you don't need, line up both characters. Grab hold and shove together. It's a good way to clear out the whole tower if it gets too screwed up. AM is all about clearing the first areas as fast as you can to get some breathing room. Once you're up past 50 or so you can afford to do a little more planning. I don't know if you know this one, but if you're seriously desperate you can use the PS button to pause the level and still be able to see. I didn't have to resort to this, but it is a last ditch method if you really feel you need it. I had waaaaaay more trouble with Obelisk due to the random blocks. I always seemed to get exactly what I didn't need and failed within site of the podium like 4 times. On 17-3-2016 at 11:12 PM, Dragon-Archon said: I found Axis Mundi is all about creating a decent base. Lots of patterns were checkerboard (meaning full of holes), so what I did was try to create a 3-block base. Don't be afraid to use the Bring Down the House technique, but don't overdo it (especially once the path splits). Steps 40-80 and 110-150 are the tricky parts where creating a solid base is very important. Use the right stick to look up to see what's ahead. When the path splits, don't stay on one side. Otherwise the platforms on the other side will be impossible to reach (especially when dropping blocks). When a structure is supported by only 1 or 2 blocks, I'd use Bring Down the House. You can push 2 blocks simultaneously on both controllers yourself. Participants Unlike the Star Ocean thread, I won't be doing introductions. Why you ask? Because that one is still in a league of its own in terms of epicness. Soultaker655 Kishnabe Lord_of_Ra S4V463_F0XH0UND MStalker58 - Finished the event. Cassiopria WulfPack3 AlphaTrash Gibbo_0113 - Finished the event. jantrick2 Mah2c - Finished the event. audiopile cadaver_no_life - Finished the event. delboy_rules HcG-_Clawz maurocastronovo - Finished the event. deepwater324 - Finished the event. Theladozz LordCrush1913 mekktor Tearraven Dr_Mayus yujyo13 Komrade_Konrad LucasV9991 Kent10201 Undead_Wolf_N7 M-A-D-R-O-K Hall of Fame Below are the participants who have survived the nightmares, conquered Babel, and achieved godhood. If you got the plat, feel free to join the Project Platinum Challenge Accepted (PS3). jrdemr - completed before the start of the event MStalker58 - March 19 2016 maurocastronovo - April 8 2016 Mah2c - April 9 2016 deepwater324 - April 12 2016 cadaver_no_life - July 27 2016 Gibbo_0113 - September 11 2016 Undead_Wolf_N7 - December 13 2016 Other LP Threads Are you interested in other Let's Play threads or want to earn more trophies? If so, check out the links below. Note that some aren't active anymore. Let's Play Kingdom Hearts - Event still active Let's Play Mugen Souls & Mugen Souls Z - Event still active Let's Play Omega Quintet - Event still active Let's Play Persona 5 - Event still active Let's Play Star Ocean 4 - Event still active due to the remaster's release Let's Play Star Ocean 5 - Event has died out Let's Play Sword Art Online - Event still active Let's Play Ys - Event still active Edited July 21, 2019 by Dragon-Archon 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han_the_Dragon Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Nice hardcore idea! I would join since I always wanted this platinum and have it halfway (also have the EU digital version from ps+, but didn't even started it), but sadly I can't join, since I don't have a PS3 anymore (YLOD) and when I borrow my brother's ps3, I will have more important games for me to play (mainly Ni nu Kuni and KH games..).. Still good luck to anyone willing to tackle this challenge!! Edited March 10, 2016 by Han_the_Dragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavergray Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I'll join. All I have left is Babel. Edited March 12, 2016 by soultaker655 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdRage04 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Let me finished a few more games for Platinum Rain Day then I will see if this is something I want to go for. I'm still waiting for you to make a White Knight Chronicle event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kishnabe Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Yes before 2017 is very possible. Will join....will fit with Dev Devotee pact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Fly Spider-Guy Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Such a good game, but I wouldn't want to ruin my beautiful memories of it by grinding. Oh, I'm flagged, right, couldn't if I wanted to anyway Good luck to all those brave enough to take on the challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Nice hardcore idea! I would join since I always wanted this platinum and have it halfway (also have the EU digital version from ps+, but didn't even started it), but sadly I can't join, since I don't have a PS3 anymore (YLOD) and when I borrow my brother's ps3, I will have more important games for me to play (mainly Ni nu Kuni and KH games..).. Still good luck to anyone willing to tackle this challenge!! Thnx . That's a shame to hear. Let me know if you change your mind. I'll join. All I have let is Babel. Yes before 2017 is very possible. Will join....will fit with Dev Devotee pact. Awesome, welcome to the event . Let me finished a few more games for Platinum Rain Day then I will see if this is something I want to go for. I'm still waiting for you to make a White Knight Chronicle event. Lol, ok. I'm not sure if people are interested in it. If people are, I'll be happy to host it. In the meantime you can join the epic quest to plat Star Ocean . Such a good game, but I wouldn't want to ruin my beautiful memories of it by grinding. Oh, I'm flagged, right, couldn't if I wanted to anyway Good luck to all those brave enough to take on the challenge. You have an alternate account . Well it's not exactly grinding. Babel mode isn't that bad as people say though (speaking from personal experience). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyreth Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'd have loved to join this, sadly I finished both versions of the game already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Fly Spider-Guy Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 You have an alternate account . Well it's not exactly grinding. Babel mode isn't that bad as people say though (speaking from personal experience). If I'm platting this mother, I'm doing it on my main account. I'll give it a crack one day, but as always, there's too many games in my stack to get stuck up on one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'd have loved to join this, sadly I finished both versions of the game already. Congrats . You could start a new account . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 *Looks at SO4 and Xcom threads* I really want to join as this game has been in my backlog for WAY too long I would love to make it part of the 200 Plat Video celebration though (I think the visuals will work really well with the song I have chosen). Sigh I will see how much more I have of SO by the end of March and I might join this insanity as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 If I'm platting this mother, I'm doing it on my main account. I'll give it a crack one day, but as always, there's too many games in my stack to get stuck up on one of them. Fair enough. Good luck when you're going for it. *Looks at SO4 and Xcom threads* I really want to join as this game has been in my backlog for WAY too long I would love to make it part of the 200 Plat Video celebration though (I think the visuals will work really well with the song I have chosen). Sigh I will see how much more I have of SO by the end of March and I might join this insanity as well Well SO4 ends after June 2016, so you'll have 6 months afterwards . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crono Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Gonna have to make time for this one. Hopefully I'll have some stuff done before June to have spare time Count me in dragon. Should I add my own personal takes on the difficulty cores like on the Xcom thread? (When I get to the modes of course). Edited March 10, 2016 by Lord_of_Ra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mayus Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Fair enough. Good luck when you're going for it. Well SO4 ends after June 2016, so you'll have 6 months afterwards . June is coming so soon. Must kill more bats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Gonna have to make time for this one. Hopefully I'll have some stuff done before June to have spare time Count me in dragon. Should I add my own personal takes on the difficulty cores like on the Xcom thread? (When I get to the modes of course). Awesome, welcome to the event . Sure, but I'd rather you do that after getting the plat, so you can evaluate them all better. June is coming so soon. Must kill more bats I hear that, back to grinding BTs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senbon Kaguya Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'll join, dunno when I'll get around to it but its the same way I'm doing with Star Ocean 4 right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wdjat Prinny Doods Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'd have loved to join this, sadly I finished both versions of the game already. That's what you get for being an overachiever dood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MStalker58 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'm currently playing Catherine anyways, so sign me up. It's always better to suffer in groups, so it'll be nice to share the misery with some fellow forum members. Right now, I'm working my way through getting gold on all the Hard stages. I'm currently on stage 5. After finishing that, all that I have left is the Rapunzel mini-game trophies and then the hell known as Babel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaTofWaRxMiKu04 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 All I can say is Good luck to everyone who're going to try and finish this game! It is a fun and a challenging game and the story is sooo compelling . Best of luck for you guys who wants to get the plat though, you'll need a lot of it ! Fight on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassiopria Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I like to join this event! Wow and banner look beautiful Dragon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'll join, dunno when I'll get around to it but its the same way I'm doing with Star Ocean 4 right now. Awesome, welcome to the event. That's what you get for being an overachiever dood Also a very nice addition to the masochist club dood. I'm currently playing Catherine anyways, so sign me up. It's always better to suffer in groups, so it'll be nice to share the misery with some fellow forum members. Right now, I'm working my way through getting gold on all the Hard stages. I'm currently on stage 5. After finishing that, all that I have left is the Rapunzel mini-game trophies and then the hell known as Babel. Awesome, welcome to the event. Nice, looks like you made a lot of progress since your last update . I like to join this event! Wow and banner look beautiful Dragon! Thnx Cassio and welcome to the event. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I like to join, but I don't know if I will be able to get the game in time to join in the fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wdjat Prinny Doods Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'm currently playing Catherine anyways, so sign me up. It's always better to suffer in groups, so it'll be nice to share the misery with some fellow forum members. Right now, I'm working my way through getting gold on all the Hard stages. I'm currently on stage 5. After finishing that, all that I have left is the Rapunzel mini-game trophies and then the hell known as Babel. Honestly I thought the difficulty of Babel was vastly overrated. The only one I thought was challenging was Obelisk and that is really just due to the randomness of monster and mystery blocks otherwise that would have been pretty easy too. I personally thought getting gold prizes on Hard stages without a guide was much more difficult 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I like to join, but I don't know if I will be able to get the game in time to join in the fun. Awesome, welcome to the event. I'll be surprised if you can't get the game before 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyreth Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Congrats . You could start a new account .Probably would have, if not for my massive backlog That's what you get for being an overachiever dood First time I ever felt bad about getting a plat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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