THE iDOLM@STER 2 Gameplay Thread

[furix]

Forgive me if this has been asked before, but... When do I know when a stat is maxed? I keep doing dance lessons, but my level won't go above 12. I have a dance set up equipped, and my unit's dance stat goes all the way a little bit before the dot on the DA.
Something like this
[|==============DA|.]

EDIT: http://s8.postimage.org/hmzxmocmb/2012_01_29_07_02_22.jpg picture

[Naryoril]

well, the stats are maxed when they don't increasy anymore after a lesson. i know this doesn't help too much, but for me it's the only reliable way.
You can also use the picture here http://imas2.wota.info/unit-statistics/image-level as a reference. only look at the bright part of the stat bar, the dark part is equipment and song

[furix]

Ohhh I see, that image helps a lot, actually. I knew it could only achieve 60%, but I wasn't too sure if I had hit that yet or not. Thanks a lot!

[zzZerozz]

Got a question. Is there any penalty or achievement missable if I don't buy Iori her drink?

I am stuck at the first vending machine getting Kotori's drink. What do you press for the coffee to come out?

[TheTanStar]

No, there isn't any penalty/achievement. I like to skip it simply because Iori's dialogue is funny (FF style hold the shoulder buttons to flee!).
Anyway, to complete the tutorial, I believe you do the following in order:
Select the juice button.
Press the less sugar button multiple times until it works (The left circular button).
Press and hold the coffee button.
Wipe the coffee spill.

[ikuto-sama]

I remember my first playthrough it took me forever to get through the coffee scenario because I didn't know you had to press the less sugar button multiple times. It took me an hour to figure it out. I always skip it because of those bad memories xD

[furix]

Actually, is there any reason to actually do it? I don't think there's any penalties for skipping it, right?

I've done it on my play throughs that I've gone through my game, but I skip it for when I am doing a run just to buy stuff.

[MissDeidara]

Actually, is there any reason to actually do it? I don't think there's any penalties for skipping it, right?

I personally always do it because I'm afraid if I don't get good communications with Iori, she wouldn't come to my quintet live if I ever invite her...But I might be wrong on that.

[Naryoril]

i did it on my first playthrough and never since. i can't stand Iori at all and i welcome every opportunity to mess with her

[animagic4u]

You don't have to do it. And I skip it because I hate that carpet stain. o.o;;

Also where and how do you get Ami and Mami puppets in ps3?

[TweenDoriru]

You don't have to do it. And I skip it because I hate that carpet stain. o.o;;

Also where and how do you get Ami and Mami puppets in ps3?

The AmiMami puppets are the free thing you get for buying everything it Catalog 03 (Marionette no Kokoro's stuff).

[animagic4u]

The AmiMami puppets are the free thing you get for buying everything it Catalog 03 (Marionette no Kokoro's stuff).

Oh thanks. ^^ Darn they're so cute but I don't like everything in the catalog. I don't like the song too much.

[Gibbedboy]

Hey guys, going through my first play time here and kinda hit a snag.
Since week 12 Miki in my unit has been depressed compared to the other girls, and I've done everything I could to try and bring her back to the other girl's level. Between agreeing with her complaints in the morning communication, succeeding the evening communications, and doing promotions with her I can't seem to get her happy again. It's now week 16, and the danketsu icon is still a broken heart.
I'm at my wits end and don't know what else to do. Help out a fellow producer?

[animagic4u]

This happened to me. The only thing that worked for me is time.

[iTiffany21]

I have a question. I'm currently producing Yukiho as leader and I have Miki & Hibiki as backup. I'm focusing on the Visual Image with Dance being backup (if that makes sense). What would be the best charm/amulet to use to get more points for having high Visual? I'm still confused with the whole 'decay' thing so I'm not sure. (I mainly switch to Miki when doing lives and auditions for burst appeals since she has higher visual, but I keep Yukiho as leader during performances.)