Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn - Beta Phase 3 Impression: Phase 4 August
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They don't. Same problem GW2 had with Dynamic Events. Sounds fun on paper, but ends up being a mindless zerg event. Much prefer instanced group content. The new guildhests are actually a great addition in this latest phase.
UltimaKilo
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I haven't seen it, but is there an "auto-party" function in the game?
Is the open beta going to be the same? Kinda silly if it is... At least I have the client ready to go for this weekend.
I'm fine with FATEs, personally. I mean, yeah, I don't make any friends with them, but they're a quick distraction and I get a nice EXP reward. So whatevs. If I don't feel like doing one, I walk right the hell on by.
cpp_is_king
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It might even change later in this phase. That being said, open beta is for all intents and purposes, "the game". You can expect to not notice a difference between Open Beta and the launch of the game
devious.one
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It's def just a clusterfuck in a crowded zone, but when your in a pretty empty zone, I can see some 'meetin' and speakin' starting up.
cpp_is_king
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In all my experiences, when there's not enough people around, you just end up getting your ass handed to you by the FATE
Spiritreaver
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Yeah, I was just about to post this. Pretty much every FATE i did in empty areas lead to me teaming up with 1-2 other people to complete it. There was emoting and chit chatting when we finished. Sure, no friends were made, but you're more likely to generate a sense of a community through FATEs than well, no FATEs.
mcdomination
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So, here's my situation, as backward as it may seem. I'm selling my gaming PC in order to buy a PS4 and games. One of the main reasons that I'm selling the PC is that FFXIV is officially coming to PS4. The way I see it, I may as well sell the PC, whose sole purpose is to play FFXIV, and buy a PS4 which I really, really want at this point.
However, this means that I will have only a laptop in the meantime to play FFXIV upon release...and it's a laptop with Intel integrated graphics
An opportunity arose to procure a PS3 for a very cheap price. I figured I'd grab the PS3, play a few other games I like on it, and I'll have the ability to play FFXIV in my living room on launch day. Eventually, I'll pick up the PS4 version, but at least I'll have the means to play the game in the meantime.
Basically, what did the PS3 players think of the performance of FFXIV beta on the console? Is it playable enough to hold out for a PS4 version next year?
However, this means that I will have only a laptop in the meantime to play FFXIV upon release...and it's a laptop with Intel integrated graphics
An opportunity arose to procure a PS3 for a very cheap price. I figured I'd grab the PS3, play a few other games I like on it, and I'll have the ability to play FFXIV in my living room on launch day. Eventually, I'll pick up the PS4 version, but at least I'll have the means to play the game in the meantime.
Basically, what did the PS3 players think of the performance of FFXIV beta on the console? Is it playable enough to hold out for a PS4 version next year?
When I rolled my phase 3 character, it detected not only my saved phase 2 design, but also my saved alt from 1.0 that I made on my other computer in december 2010. I'd imagine that your designs now are safe if you save them.
Riposte
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If they really wanted it to work that way, they should have made something like a FATE-specific party state (or talk channel?). Maybe designed it so players are given unique objectives which function as complementary roles. Doesn't really work out. Didn't care for GW2's public quest stuff either, so I was never all that excited for FATEs. The endgame ones could be cool though I guess... if they are not hampered by dozens of clueless players or constricted in design so that players can't hurt your effort on taking it down (in other words: no bad actions).
So, here's my situation, as backward as it may seem. I'm selling my gaming PC in order to buy a PS4 and games. One of the main reasons that I'm selling the PC is that FFXIV is officially coming to PS4. The way I see it, I may as well sell the PC, whose sole purpose is to play FFXIV, and buy a PS4 which I really, really want at this point.
However, this means that I will have only a laptop in the meantime to play FFXIV upon release...and it's a laptop with Intel integrated graphics
An opportunity arose to procure a PS3 for a very cheap price. I figured I'd grab the PS3, play a few other games I like on it, and I'll have the ability to play FFXIV in my living room on launch day. Eventually, I'll pick up the PS4 version, but at least I'll have the means to play the game in the meantime.
Basically, what did the PS3 players think of the performance of FFXIV beta on the console? Is it playable enough to hold out for a PS4 version next year?
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*shakes head*
Is there an option for chat bubbles at all? I miss most /say because I'm rarely looking at the chat box.
Spiritreaver
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Of course. I've just played through both extremes. FFXI's grouping necessity coupled with it's time consuming group making. Even in current FFXI getting a group together to do something like, WOTG missions, takes forever.
Then SWTOR where there is no reason to even chat with another person until endgame. Makes the whole world feel lifeless and lonely.
FATEs aren't anything amazing, but it's better than nothing. When you couple it with the storyline missions and hopefully incentive driven guildhests, the sense of community will be there.
Then SWTOR where there is no reason to even chat with another person until endgame. Makes the whole world feel lifeless and lonely.
FATEs aren't anything amazing, but it's better than nothing. When you couple it with the storyline missions and hopefully incentive driven guildhests, the sense of community will be there.
theSlacker
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Think someone else said this, but even just group quests to take on a static spawning elite mob in zones would be better then relying on the "dynamic events" for fun group play. Not gonna lie though, I loved seeing tons of Marauders die to the boss fates around Limsa because there were no healers and no other classes.
ugly as sin but ran fine from what i could tell
load time is a bit long between zone
so much so i dread going back into the city to complete quests too often
iono how that compares to pc
Boss Man
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Is there a good place online that acts as a sort of manual for the game?
I played FFXI for a long time, but never really messed with another MMO. I found myself a little lost in all of the stuff going in in FFXIV as the pacing and mechanics were mostly new to me.
The official site is nice for a broad idea on classes and stuff, but not really on specifics. For instance, I only read in passing that abilities learned can work across classes. Or that I should go to a class guild to be able to switch to it. Also, I don't really get how FATE works. I don't get most of what's going on honestly.
I played FFXI for a long time, but never really messed with another MMO. I found myself a little lost in all of the stuff going in in FFXIV as the pacing and mechanics were mostly new to me.
The official site is nice for a broad idea on classes and stuff, but not really on specifics. For instance, I only read in passing that abilities learned can work across classes. Or that I should go to a class guild to be able to switch to it. Also, I don't really get how FATE works. I don't get most of what's going on honestly.
Agreed. They are a nice diversion that help bust up the monotony of the quest grind. The starter area FATEs are def basic zergfests, looking at the FATE commentary it looks like they get a lot more interesting as you hit higher level zones.
dakkumauji
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Only on weekends Japan Time.
It was basically up for a good chunk of Friday in the US until early Sunday morning.
So, here's my situation, as backward as it may seem. I'm selling my gaming PC in order to buy a PS4 and games. One of the main reasons that I'm selling the PC is that FFXIV is officially coming to PS4. The way I see it, I may as well sell the PC, whose sole purpose is to play FFXIV, and buy a PS4 which I really, really want at this point.
However, this means that I will have only a laptop in the meantime to play FFXIV upon release...and it's a laptop with Intel integrated graphics
An opportunity arose to procure a PS3 for a very cheap price. I figured I'd grab the PS3, play a few other games I like on it, and I'll have the ability to play FFXIV in my living room on launch day. Eventually, I'll pick up the PS4 version, but at least I'll have the means to play the game in the meantime.
Basically, what did the PS3 players think of the performance of FFXIV beta on the console? Is it playable enough to hold out for a PS4 version next year?
It's a miracle it runs as well as it does, IMO. The framerate is not perfect, the shadows are missing, things are generally uglier and the animation is poor...but it's all there. And really fun!
So, here's my situation, as backward as it may seem. I'm selling my gaming PC in order to buy a PS4 and games. One of the main reasons that I'm selling the PC is that FFXIV is officially coming to PS4. The way I see it, I may as well sell the PC, whose sole purpose is to play FFXIV, and buy a PS4 which I really, really want at this point.
However, this means that I will have only a laptop in the meantime to play FFXIV upon release...and it's a laptop with Intel integrated graphics
An opportunity arose to procure a PS3 for a very cheap price. I figured I'd grab the PS3, play a few other games I like on it, and I'll have the ability to play FFXIV in my living room on launch day. Eventually, I'll pick up the PS4 version, but at least I'll have the means to play the game in the meantime.
Basically, what did the PS3 players think of the performance of FFXIV beta on the console? Is it playable enough to hold out for a PS4 version next year?
Good enough to be very enjoyable. Framerate is spotty and the game isn't much of a looker, but it's totally good enough for me. I'll definitely switch to the PS4 version when it comes out though.
AzureSkies
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So, I just thought I'd bring attention to the fact that the physical PC Collector's Edition is ONLY available on the Square Enix Online Store:
http://store.na.square-enix.com/sto...eID.29853700/productID.281319400#.Ub_DBk3pvtQ
I live in Canada. If the Square Enix store uses Digital Rivers for shipping I'm literally going to buy a PS3 Collector's Edition from Gamestop and a regular PC version of the game. I really don't want to have to bother with that nightmare. There's the other option of also buying a copy in the UK as I'm over there for most of the summer, but I sadly return on August 24th.
Load times were practically nothing on my PC.
http://store.na.square-enix.com/sto...eID.29853700/productID.281319400#.Ub_DBk3pvtQ
I live in Canada. If the Square Enix store uses Digital Rivers for shipping I'm literally going to buy a PS3 Collector's Edition from Gamestop and a regular PC version of the game. I really don't want to have to bother with that nightmare. There's the other option of also buying a copy in the UK as I'm over there for most of the summer, but I sadly return on August 24th.
Load times were practically nothing on my PC.
Boss Man
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Thanks for this
They aren't that fast... I'm on an SSD too.
QisTopTier
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I consider 2-3 seconds fast.
I think you could also contribute that to your connection speed as well. I'm on an SSD and didn't get them to load near as fast, but I don't have that fast a connection and I share it with a few other people.
I hope so. Basic zerg stuff is fun to a point, but more interesting FATEs would be pretty awesome. All of events in GW2 ending up being nothing but zerg fests. Kill some guys, get exp and reward, then go back to w/e you were doing before hand. Any word on when we'll get to see some of these higher level events? I'm hoping for open beta, but we might have to wait till launch to see them in action.
On the other hand, I thought the dungeons were done well. The last dungeon with the interesting bosses were a lot of fun and a good change of pace from normal boss fights. I hope to see more innovative fights at higher levels as well.
Razgriz-Specter
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Just got the beta code on my PSN account.
edit:and it either freezes or goes to a black web browser page.
edit:and it either freezes or goes to a black web browser page.
Servers are down until the weekend sometime.
Unknown Soldier
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The initial load when you first start the game up is kind of slow, even on an SSD. It's probably a good 30 seconds to a minute for initial load after launch. Afterwards zone loads are super fast on an SSD, like 2-3 seconds for sure.
I use a 256 GB Samsung 830 series SSD in my gaming PC, for anyone who wants to compare.
Razgriz-Specter
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Oh alright, thanks.
Shouta
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It was only really a right of passage because folks didn't know anything and you could just easily kill yourself by walking into doom. Thankfully, they learned from actually making XI not to do something stupid like that.
That's what happened when I played. Its a bit too chaotic to try and start relationships with that. Trying to get dibs on the FATE targets and get enough participation points to get more EXP is like being a lonely bridesmaid trying to get a tossed bouquet from a bunch of other lonely ladies.
thebigmanjosh
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So, here's my situation, as backward as it may seem. I'm selling my gaming PC in order to buy a PS4 and games. One of the main reasons that I'm selling the PC is that FFXIV is officially coming to PS4. The way I see it, I may as well sell the PC, whose sole purpose is to play FFXIV, and buy a PS4 which I really, really want at this point.
However, this means that I will have only a laptop in the meantime to play FFXIV upon release...and it's a laptop with Intel integrated graphics
An opportunity arose to procure a PS3 for a very cheap price. I figured I'd grab the PS3, play a few other games I like on it, and I'll have the ability to play FFXIV in my living room on launch day. Eventually, I'll pick up the PS4 version, but at least I'll have the means to play the game in the meantime.
Basically, what did the PS3 players think of the performance of FFXIV beta on the console? Is it playable enough to hold out for a PS4 version next year?
I haven't compared it to the PC Beta yet but other than the loading between areas I thought the performance was great for PS3. There were a few occasions where the framerate dipped into the 15-20 range, but otherwise it stayed around 30.
Yeah, it stopped being a "rite of passage" when people learned about Prism Powder and Sneak Oil.
Also, I know some people quit there because of that, so... yeah, probably not the best design, even if many of us have fond memories of it.
Did they fix it so that CNJ get credit for the fate by healing people? In phase 2 I spent a whole fate healing people and I got NO CREDIT.
Yeah, they did (you get credit by generating hate instead of damage now). It's easy to get full credit as CNJ.
Thank goodness. I haven't played CNJ in this phase yet. Been trying out THM and PUG.
ROBOKITTYZILLA
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Relaxed Muscle
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Yes!
Can't wait. I don't know if I can use DRG seeing I don't have leveled MRD...it will be interesting. lol
Teletraan1
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Same. I loved my time with last weekends beta.
Baleoce
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Yeah I was quite disappointed by this answer. He seemed to really underestimate the time it takes to form a bond with another player, especially in something that requires a good level of co-operation. Then saying you could do it through FATE was doubly confusing.
ROBOKITTYZILLA
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Guildhests are unlocked around level 15 and can be found on Battle Wardens located at various camps. To join a Guildhest, you have to have a full party of four players. You will ideally want a typical party setup with a tank and a healer but we were able to manage the lower level Guildhests without a dedicated healer. This may not be the case as the content scales out but the way the instances are designed, I think that party composition is not as important as in dungeons. There was little penalty for dying as you can instantly respawn and run back into the battle.
Anyway, the Guildhest itself is an instanced challenge with a time limit and objectives that vary depending on the Guildhest chosen and usually contains some type of boss mob to challenge. They are small and linear areas with a clearly defined objective.
In one example, you have to defeat a giant turtle that is constantly being healed by enemy NPCs, while Eft adds continually spawn in over time. The goal is to keep the Eft spawns at bay, eliminate all the mages, and then weaken the turtle. Once the turtle is weakened, a fire spirit spawns. You kill the fire spirit and obtain a core which is then used at a specific location to activate a type of gas that is used to trap the monster. From there, the party lures the giant turtle onto the trap and completes the Guildhest.
You get a massive amount of experience points for completing a Guildhest the first time but subsequent attempts result in a much lower amount of experience points. I am not certain if this 'first time bonus' resets daily or if you only get it once. As you complete Guildhests and level up, you unlock more. I saw at least 5 or more for each level range at 10, 15, and 25 respectively for a total of around 15-20 Guildhests. There will probably be encounters to challenge all the way up to level 50 at launch.
SoraanTribal
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