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January

January 8, 2003 -
18:44 - The Windows Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Monster of Moonlight Village (PC/Internet Version) Official Fay's Puzzle Collection Volume 4 (Japanese: 公式フェイの問題集Vol.４) has been released. It features 10 additional puzzles not found in the base game.[1]
January 24, 2002 - Moonlight Village PC
11:50 - The February 2003 wallpaper calendar is now available from the Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner.[2]

February

February 12, 2003 - Monster Plaza
The Monster Plaza(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. server will be unavailable from 13:00 to 17:00 on February 17.[3]
February 20, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
11:54 - Chunsoft will be relocating their server hardware, leading to server downtime for Moonlight Village PC on March 5, 2003, from 9:00 - 21:00.[4]
February 25, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
11:21 - The March 2003 wallpaper calendar is now available from the Moonlight Village PC Official Website Download Corner.[5]

March

March 4, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
10:40 - Chunsoft have reported experiencing intermittent issues with their server for Moonlight Village PC, since March 1. They've assured players that they're looking into it.[6]
March 5, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
21:03 - The server hardware for Moonlight Village PC has been relocated as of 21:00. Additionally, the March 1 connectivity issues from around 17:00~ were due to faulty network hardware, which has since been taken care of.[7]
March 6, 2003 - Monster Plaza
The Monster Plaza server will be unavailable from 17:00 to 19:00 on March 10.[3]
March 7, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
17:24 - The Windows Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Monster of Moonlight Village (PC/Internet Version) Official Fay's Puzzle Collection Volume 5 (Japanese: 公式フェイの問題集Vol.５) has been released. It features 10 additional puzzles not found in the base game.[8]
March 14, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC, Asuka the Swordswoman PC
19:17 - The WebMoney servers will be undergoing maintenance on March 18, 2003, from 5:00 to 6:00. Players will be unable to make purchases relating to Moonlight Village PC, or Asuka the Swordswoman PC during that time.[9]
March 18, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
12:05 - Due to "annual facility inspection work on March 29, 2003, from 8:30 - 16:30, players will be unable to use the internet features for Moonlight Village PC, such as the Wanderer Rescue Team or the Internet Rankings.[10]

May

May 23, 2003 - Surprise Pot 3
16:40 - The third official Shiren fan book, Surprose Pot 3 is being released in Japan on June 13, 2003. It will focus on artwork from Shiren 1 SFC to Asuka the Swordswoman PC, including artwork that's never been seen before, some of which was used for promotional purposes. It's claimed to have information not revealed in the guide (which one?), the usual 4-panel manga, fan submissions, and more. Readers who pre-order from the One Click Content Shop will be able to receive an exclusive Surprise Pot 3 CD-ROM Art Book as a pre-order bonus. The book will cost 1,000 yen and be 173 pages. It's in the "A5" size. Additionally, a raffle/giveaway is being held for readers who clip out a section of the book and send it in.[11]
Chunsoft is holding a Surprise Pot 3 Release - Commemorative Gift Campaign(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: ビックリの壺３発売記念プレゼント企画). Readers who send in one, two, or three sections of their books that have been cut out can be entered into a raffle to win rare merch/prizes. The deadlines are July 15, 2002, August 15, 2003, and September 16, 2003.[12]

June

June 13, 2003 - Surprise Pot
Shiren the Wanderer Official Fan Book Surprise Pot 3(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. has been released in Japan.[13]

July

July 3, 2003 - Torneko's Great Adventure Fan Book
15:52 - Pre-orders are now available for the Torneko's Gread Adventure Fan Book - Box of Happiness(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: トルネコの大冒険公式ファンブック しあわせの箱). Readers who fill out and send in the questionnaire will have the opportunity to win extremely rare, not-for-sale merch, such as parent/child T-shirts, a pocket watch, a toaster...., a Pencil Case, and stickers. The book is in the A5 size, 160 pages, and features artwork from Torneko 1 - 3. The book will be 880 yen.[14]
July 11, 2003 - Monster Plaza
The Monster Plaza server will be unavailable from 17:00 to 19:00 on July 13.[3]
July 14, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
14:06 - The servers for Moonlight Village PC will be unavailable on July 26, 2003, from 8:00 - 18:00.[15]
July 15, 2003 - Surprise Pot 3
Today is the first deadline for the Surprise Pot 3 Release - Commemorative Gift Campaign(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[12]
July 18, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
15:35 - The Travel Record? (Japanese: 旅の記録)[Translation needed] of Moonlight Village Exit(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: 月影村出口) for Moonlight Village PC can now be downloaded from the official website.[16]
15:35 - The Windows Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Monster of Moonlight Village (PC/Internet Version) Official Fay's Puzzle Collection Extra Edition (Japanese: 公式フェイの問題集番外編) has been released. It features 5 additional puzzles not found in the base game.[17]
July 24, 2003 - Shiren Series
10:48 - An Asuka and Shiren Summer Trial Campaign!(UT) - This is an unofficial translation. (Japanese: 「アスカ＆シレン 夏の試練」キャンペーン！) is being held at 48 internet café's across Japan. Players can visit the 48 participating stores and play the demo of Asuka the Swordswoman. In-store events are also planned. The event is set to run from July 25, 2003 to August 31, 2003.[18]

August

August 15, 2003 - Surprise Pot 3
Today is the second deadline for the Surprise Pot 3 Release - Commemorative Gift Campaign(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[12]
August 18, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
17:14 - The servers for Moonlight Village PC will be down on August 19, 2003, from 10:00 - 18:00. Internet features such as the Wanderer Rescue Team and Wanderer Rankings will be unavailable, as well as the official website and players will be unable to purchase license keys. Players will still be able to purchase the package edition, however.[19]

September

September 16, 2003 - Surprise Pot 3
Today is the third deadline for the Surprise Pot 3 Release - Commemorative Gift Campaign(UT) - This is an unofficial translation..[12]

November

November 6, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
12:01 - Chunsoft has apologised for network errors between 11:10 and 11:30 on November 6, 2003. Additionally, they've warned players of possible issues starting at 13:30, and landing for approximately 1 hour.[20]
November 17, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
12:34 - Chunsoft has warned of possible legal actions against users who are using bugs, and fraudulent methods to post bunk scores to the leaderboards, interfering with the enjoyment of others.[21]
November 28, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
11:44 - Chunsoft will be replacing equipment, leading to server downtime for Moonlight Village on December 6, 2003, from 8:30 - 15:00.[22]

December

December 18, 2003 - iShiren
Chunsoft will be releasing a new Keitai title, Keitai Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer(NT) - This name may be officially used elsewhere, but this media hasn't been officially translated..[23]
December 19, 2003 - Moonlight Village PC
13:55 - Chunsoft has announced that they will not be responding to user support inquiries between December 27, 2003 to Sunday, January 4, 2004. They've stated that they'll be unable to respond to emails sent from January 5, 2004 onwards.[24]

References

  1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040619110751/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000080.html
  2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040822191801/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000081.html
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20030802191430/http://shiren.zeroeks.com/support/default.htm
  4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20030727094725/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000082.html
  5. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20030813072546/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000083.html
  6. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20030727094958/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000084.html
  7. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040222160050/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000087.html
  8. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040222162345/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000088.html
  9. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20031211130147/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000089.html
  10. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040222154938/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000090.html
  11. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040225132049/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000091.html
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 https://web.archive.org/web/20030604133748/http://asuka.shiren.jp/tsubo3/
  13. ↑ https://www.amazon.co.jp/風来のシレン-公式ファンブック-ビックリの壺3-チュンソフト/dp/4924978345
  14. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040601141456/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000092.html
  15. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040822104523/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000093.html
  16. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20031203061146/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000094.html
  17. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20031204204427/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000095.html
  18. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20031204204410/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000096.html
  19. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20031203062034/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000097.html
  20. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20031203171053/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000098.html
  21. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040206013733/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000099.html
  22. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040503175716/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000100.html
  23. ↑ https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/0312/18/game.html
  24. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040503174736/http://www.shiren.jp/news/news100000101.html
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