Augemitbutter
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that hole is an invitation to get stabbed. it doesn't even look sexy, just nonsensical.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn - Beta Phase 3 Impression: Phase 4 August
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that hole is an invitation to get stabbed. it doesn't even look sexy, just nonsensical.
devious.one
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Considering you should already be behind the mob during any given fight (Except for the inevitable tail whip skill we're sure to see some bosses have), having to run to it's side here and there certainly isn't as bad as you're making it seem by saying 'run around'.
Oi! I have some more questions about gathering/crafting for anyone who got to tinker around:
Does the idea of using class skills cross-class apply to DoL/DoH gatherers/crafters? Any class skills well suited to help navigate/survive in the field?
How do you acquire gatherer/crafter "AF" armor or whatever it's called? Do we learn to craft it ourselves, as part of our craft?
Does the idea of using class skills cross-class apply to DoL/DoH gatherers/crafters? Any class skills well suited to help navigate/survive in the field?
How do you acquire gatherer/crafter "AF" armor or whatever it's called? Do we learn to craft it ourselves, as part of our craft?
SparksterMeta0
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I initially thought that those cat people were going to be female only like in XI, but since that was the opposite, I jumped at creating my character.
I did like the Pugilist class based on how my fighting style looked.
I'm already at L11-12 and completed the class quests until I reach 15, but that's when I got lost for some reason or other. I'm not sure if I should switch to a magic class or one of those other classes (weaver or goldsmiths). Can someone help me with this so I can prepare for this weekend?
I really love the FATE missions, but it can get really chaotic when trying to find a target enemy.
I did like the Pugilist class based on how my fighting style looked.
I'm already at L11-12 and completed the class quests until I reach 15, but that's when I got lost for some reason or other. I'm not sure if I should switch to a magic class or one of those other classes (weaver or goldsmiths). Can someone help me with this so I can prepare for this weekend?
I really love the FATE missions, but it can get really chaotic when trying to find a target enemy.
TranceKuja
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Hm, okay, thanks. If anyone who bought it on GMG could maybe clarify this, that's be swell
Both can cross-class skills of same discipline category. For DoL it seems pretty pointless for now (other than for crystal/shard gathering). For DoH it's essential.
Don't think they've said yet. The hats were in 1.x as craftable items, but the rest of the outfits weren't in the game. Chances are they're craftable since the hats were.
Hm, okay, thanks. If anyone who bought it on GMG could maybe clarify this, that's be swell
Bought the game off GMG, got an email right away with my game code.
Yu Narukami
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Question about short-time buffs. Are they necessary? I use Rampart with my GLD but it only lasts like 20 seconds.
Are these essential for tougher mobs or can I skip them?
Are these essential for tougher mobs or can I skip them?
SAM/THF was my sh*t!
Augemitbutter
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i just use them for tougher mobs.i don't feel they make a difference just yet, but at least it's something.
devious.one
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By skip, what do you mean?
20% DMG reduction for 20 seconds is pretty nice, specially when you get into a rough situation.
Yu Narukami
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By skip I mean not use them.
But I agree that they're good against tougher mobs.
But I agree that they're good against tougher mobs.
Xux
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Yeah, you should use your abilities.
... you're going to want to use it. Especially since, as a GLD, you will be tanking.
Learn to use your abilities.
Yu Narukami
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I use them of course, but some buffs seem pointless and don't last long enough.
don't they add enmity or something too, use them
Xux
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I think the bigger problem, for damage buffs, at least, is recast time since 20 seconds is still 7 or 8 WSs but the wait in between buffs is so long I tend to forget about them. Defense ones should last longer, though, since they're a bit more dependent on the enemy doing something to make them worthwhile.
SoraanTribal
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Defense buffs in most MMOs don't last very long - they serve as more of a "oh shit" type of button most of the time. How long is the cooldown for Rampart in XIV ARR?
Where?
I had much fun with the beta's so far and i'm looking forward to testing out the duty finder.
Just finished ordering parts for my new gaming rig (GTX780 and i7-3930K) and I look forward to cranking up my settings like some of you here.
Also, does anyone know if the Duty Finder is only for dungeons or for other things like guildhests (I have so much trouble finding people to do them for some reason)?
Just finished ordering parts for my new gaming rig (GTX780 and i7-3930K) and I look forward to cranking up my settings like some of you here.
Also, does anyone know if the Duty Finder is only for dungeons or for other things like guildhests (I have so much trouble finding people to do them for some reason)?
GMG I assume.
Lumpy Onion
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If they are tapping into FF nostalgia for this game I hope they include some kind of card game. Either Triple Triad or Tetra Master (to a lesser degree) would be a neat inclusion.
Think Guildhest has been confirmed to be part of Duty Finder. The whole point of Guildhest is supposed to be "My First group" content for newer players and it wouldn't make sense for it to be easier to join group content in dungeons then this tool, especially when the content is so short and instanced when the original version wasn't.
No card game is currently planned because Yoshida has not seen an idea good enough yet to implement for game. He wants to make sure if a card game is added it actually adds something to the game rather then novelty for novelty sake.
Are you sure? I could have sworn 1.0 owners get early access.
Only legacy players and pre-order people get early access, 1.0 CE just gets you 1.0 and 2.0 CE digital items.
Early access is for pre-orders and Legacy members, it's unrelated to CE.
Edit: oh well.
That's right, in the end Guildhests, Dungeons, Raids and Arenas will be part of the DF.
There's a quest you do to unlock the Dye skill. Then you can either craft or buy dyes. Then use the skill you apply the dye you have to the armor.
EDIT: Key claimed
After I did the dye quest I briefly looked through my CUL and ALC recipes and didn't see dye recipes. Did anyone find them, or NPCs that sold dye?
Hmm this sounds like we need to level multiple crafts to be effective in any one..?
Curious; were the materials/hats gatherable/craftable within the relevant craft? Like, I'd guess an Alchemist couldn't alchemy into existence their gear... so all crafters have to find a Weaver/Leatherworker for their coolest gear?
btw Thanks for humoring me here while I obsess until Phase 4 ^_^
What is the difference between 1.0 and Legacy? If I played for a couple months at 1.0 launch does that count as making me a Legacy character?
Jathaine
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It does not.
You would have had to have paid for 3 months service during the FFXIV Legacy Campaign.
Put simply, anyone who didn't do that does not have legacy.
Hmm, somewhat, but not as much so as in 1.x. You will definitely want alchemist skills that help you gain more time to use actions during a synth. Just with one craft leveled you will be able to make any item that craft can make--it's not like XI where you need subcrafts leveled (it used to be, but not anymore). However, the way the skills are designed you will definitely get a benefit out of leveling other crafts for their skills when it comes to HQing things. Normal synthing it won't matter... and with HQ mats you will be able to HQ with just one craft leveled but not as consistently as someone with multiple crafts leveled... which is a good thing. So, no, you don't need to level multiple crafts to be effective at one, but you will need to to excel at one. Same as battle classes.
Go to http://mooglebox.com/ to review 1.x skills, items, and recipes for comparison. From what I've seen, most recipes in ARR are the same as in 1.x (excluding Dated recipes which are removed now) or at least use the same mats but maybe in different quantities.
Gotcha, thanks for clarifying. I was long gone by the time the paid service rolled around.
Lee Chaolan
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Weekend can't get here fast enough. Didn't get to play much last weekend.
Razgriz-Specter
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Man I am going to have so much trouble deciding between paladin and musketeer in the final game.
Copypasta from a few pages back in community forum thread:
It's important to make sure the distinction between a player with a legacy status account (has the "legacy" status for the sub plan perks in ARR), a legacy player (has an account from 1.x, may or may not have legacy status), and a legacy character (a character from 1.x version of the game, regardless of level or status of the account it belongs to). Similarly, a legacy server (or world) is a world from 1.x that is being migrated to ARR.
The term "legacy" is being used to mean two things in context of ARR. Either "Legacy" status on your account (for paying 3 months of sub when they ran the promotion) or simply "legacy" in the dictionary sense of being handed down from the previous version (thus all the old worlds are "legacy worlds," all 1.x characters are "legacy characters").
I don't know, I think the decision will be pretty easy, seeing as how Musketeer hasn't even been announced.
Razgriz-Specter
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If they are in, it will be for me,
I like my role so far but guns>>swords
So we're thinking phase IV is open beta, right? Or at least phase IV won't have your character wiped. So as a 1.0 CE owner who doesn't have legacy status, but is currently playing in phase III, how am I not going to have early access? This is overly confusing and a little disappointing if they're going to keep the day 1(.0) people out for some currently unknown period of time.
You're going to have your early access during the beta as everyone else. Just use those 2 or 3 days prior to the official launch to visit your family and friends, to stock up on food and water, so you'll be ready to play on the 27th at midnight.
There's a dye vendor in each city's market area.
Gotcha. That was my takeaway from the discussion in here, and I suppose that's fair enough. Here's hoping it is indeed only a 2-3 day period, but either way, I'll deal.
Thanks! I'm Legacy. I keep forgetting there's a difference between Legacy and just being a 1.0 player.
Isn't the early access for a solid week (starting on August 20th)?
Unknown Soldier
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I'm not that fussed about early access TBH. The open beta is not going to be wiped anyways, barring an unforseen disaster.
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Just go slap down 5 bucks at gamestop
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