Contraband (リバースサイド, Ribāsu Saido?, lit. Reverse Side) is an Item Creation specialty from Star Ocean: First Departure not featured in the original game. It allows the party to create special items that can make certain gameplay elements easier, specially in relation to monetary gain.
Mechanics[]
To be unlocked, the Super Specialty requires that at least two characters whose Pickpocketing level is at least level 4, and whose Replication level is at least level 1. The main material to use is the Premium Paper. The success formula is the following:
Unlike other specialties, there is no item that increases the odds of success; the only way to do it is by raising the level of the involved character's Pickpocketing level. In addition, there is a 25% chance of affection points dropping between random party members every time Contraband is used. Since two people are needed for a Super Specialty, Contraband cannot be used during Private Actions when Roddick is alone, and thus there is no "safe" time to use it.
Creations[]
Note: The Lv. and Diff. columns stand for Level and Difficulty, respectively.
| Item | Lv. | Diff. | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounced Check | -- | -- | Premium Paper | Failure. Drains 15 Fol as long as it is in the inventory. |
| Forged Bill | -- | 1 | Sell at shops. | |
| Stock Certificate | -- | Sell at shops. | ||
| Forged Check | -- | 2 | Sell at shops. | |
| Item Order | -- | Grants three random items with a Copy value of 30 or more. | ||
| Forged Document | -- | 3 | Sell at shops. | |
| Contract | -- | Use in town to stay at its Inn for free. | ||
| Health Insurance | -- | Use on conscious ally to get their Level x 1000 in Fol. | ||
| Secret Account | -- | 4 | Decreases shop and Inn princes, increases sell price for one's items. | |
| Counterfeit Medal | -- | EXP needed to level up becomes 1. Cannot be used past level 100. | ||
| Seizure Warrant | -- | Grants one random item with a Copy value of 30 or more. |
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