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Weekly AM2 Volume 14 - Shenmue Theme Ringtone #3 | 14th March 2000


Vol. 14: 14th March 2000

Hello, Takuan here!

Last week, the main image on the Shenmue.com homepage was changed to one featuring Ryo and Guizhang.

When I checked the BBS, I was surprised at the response we had!

Please keep sending in your thoughts and feedback via email or on the BBS.

I’ll keep doing my best, so thank you for your continued support!

This week's contents:
  • New Content Coming to Shenmue Passport
  • Daytona USA 2 featured on B'z's new album! [not translated]
  • White Day Special: Wallpaper Download
  • Just Two Days Until Hazuki Ishigaki's Internet Show Appearance!
  • Last Chance to Enter! Win Tickets to See Hazuki Ishigaki on Anime Donburi
  • Call for Shenmue Illustrations and 4-Panel Comics!
  • Ringtone #3: Continent and Sea


New Content Coming to Shenmue Passport


To all Shenmue fans across the country: thank you for your patience!

Brand new content is coming soon to the "What's New" section of Shenmue Passport under Everyone's Space!

Its name is: Total Net Ranking!

Total Net Ranking will display the overall combined rankings from all Network Rankings.

Further details will be announced in an upcoming issue of Weekly AM2 and in the Topics section of Shenmue Passport's Urgent Messages page.

Stay tuned. It’s going to be exciting!


White Day Special: Wallpaper Download


To celebrate White Day, we’ve received a special gift from the Shenmue team!

The gift is a wallpaper image of Ryo and Guizhang.

Though neither of them ever says it out loud, you can really feel the strong bond of friendship between them. This wallpaper beautifully captures that connection.

Download it now*!

* Note from Switch: the extracted 1024x768 image is below.

(Note: This service is available to home computer users only. It is not accessible via Dreamcast or i-mode. Thank you for your understanding.)

Notes:

  • The Windows versions are compressed in LZH format. The 800×600 version is about 1MB, and the 1024×768 version is about 1.4MB.
  • After downloading, double-click the file to begin automatic extraction. A prompt will appear allowing you to choose where to save the wallpaper - select any folder you like.
  • The Macintosh versions are also about 1MB (800×600) and 1.4MB (1024×768) in size when compressed.
  • Double-click the downloaded file to extract it. You’ll be asked to specify a folder where the wallpaper will be saved.

These wallpapers are offered for personal, non-commercial use at home only.

Please do not redistribute or use them for any other purpose without permission from the rights holder.


Just Two Days Until Hazuki Ishigaki's Internet Show Appearance!


As we shared last week, the live broadcast of Hazuki Ishigaki’s internet show is just two days away!

You definitely won’t want to miss it.

On Thursday, March 16, from 18:00 to 19:00, all eyes will be on Hazuki-chan!


Last Chance to Enter! Win Tickets to See Hazuki Ishigaki on Anime Donburi


Hazuki Ishigaki appears regularly on the TBS Radio show Anime Donburi, which airs on the last Wednesday of each month.

The deadline to enter the draw for a chance to attend the recording is March 20.

It’s a rare and exciting opportunity - don’t miss out!

If you haven’t applied yet, now’s the time!

<Program Name>

TBS Radio (KR 954kHz) Anime Donburi

<Broadcast Date & Time>

Wednesday, March 29, 12:30 AM to 1:00 AM (late night broadcast)


Call for Shenmue Illustrations and 4-Panel Comics!


We’re still accepting submissions for Shenmue-themed illustrations and 4-panel comics!

Anything related to Shenmue is fair game for a subject, so let your creativity shine.

We’d love to see your work, filled with your passion for the series.

The whole team is looking forward to your submissions!

<Details>

  • Illustrations
  • 4-panel comics


Ringtone #3: Continent and Sea


The latest ringtone is titled Continent and Sea.

It has a grand, beautiful name, doesn’t it?

You may recognize it from its use in Free Battles and other parts of the game.

Listening to it brings back memories of Shenmue’s many intense battle scenes.

It’s a track that conveys a sense of vastness and strength.

Try adding it to your phone and give it a listen!


Continent and Sea

For cell phone model: P501i (NTT Docomo)

1×3
6×4
1×3
1×3
6×2
1×3
1×3
6×4
1×3
6×2
1×5
6×2
1×46×4
1×4
1×4
1×4
1×36×4
1×3
6×2
1×56×2
  


For other models:

Please refer to the instruction manual and the tables below.

Duration (beats)
A=1B=1/2C=1/4D=1/8 . = dotted note
Rests
F=1G=1/2H=1/4I=1/8 

Octave (three-octave range)
H: one octave above
M: standard octave
L: one octave below

Pitch
Do Re Me notation

Melody:
D M DoD M SoD M FaD L DoD M Fa
D L La#D M DoD L DoD M DoD M So
D M FaD L DoD M FaD M La#D M So
D L DoD M DoD M SoD M FaD L Do
D M FaD L La#D M DoD L DoD M Do
D M SoD M FaD M La#D M SoD H Do
D M La#D M FaD M DoD M SoD M Fa
D L Do#D M FaD L La#D M DoD L Do#
D M DoD M SoD M FaD L Do#D M Fa
D M LaD M SoD L Do#D M DoD M So
D M FaD L DoD M FaD L La#D M Do
D L DoD M DoD M SoD M FaD M La#
D M SoD H DoD M La#D M Fa 

Hear the Recreated Melody: Continent and Sea

[Switch] I have recreated the data above using an online music player. To hear how it would have sounded back in the day, press the play button below!


Other Weekly AM2 Ringtones:



 
That’s all for now from Software R&D Department No. 2.

This update was brought to you by me, Takuan - from my browsing of the BBS, I've discovered that there's a surge in popularity for Mishima-san, following on the heels of the Guizhang craze!


※ Important Notice

Regarding Phone Numbers Used in Shenmue:

The phone numbers used in Shenmue Chapter 1: Yokosuka are not functional in real life and are not connected.

However, recently there has been an increase in people attempting to call these numbers, leading to misdialed calls and causing inconvenience to others.

We kindly ask for your cooperation: please do not attempt to call these numbers in real life.


Source: www.sega-rd2.com (archived)


Translated Weekly AM2 Series Archives on Phantom River Stone




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