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[NeOak]

All the Tera bros are on Ultros.

Hmmm interesting. I'll poke Robo on steam.

And the B&S ones too?

Oh boy here we go again

Basically it boils down to this... starting on a new server means everyone else starts where you are. There is no supply of high level items. There is no established market. There is no high level player to help you (or grief you). You get that new MMO smell for a few weeks. You get the chance to make some money early on before everyone and their cat catches up on crafting and gathering.

Starting on a legacy world is going to be basically like starting any other MMO a few months after launch. Players will have jobs at level cap, there will be supply of high level items, stuff will be easy to find. There will be lots of established communities looking to recruit members and players knowledgeable about the old version of the game and how it has evolved.

The leveling dungeons actually force level sync caps so legacy players will still be doing the low level content with new players as they work through the main story quests and class quests.

And then month after launch it won't hardly make any difference since new players will be at level cap with at least 1 job by then, so unless the new MMO feel is critical to you then you may want to consider the long term implications of your choice of server over the immediate ones. At least for the 6 months after launch until they allow server transfers.

Oh, it has a level sync? Nice.

And yeah, I guess it will be like when I started WoW when TBC came out.

I'll think about it. Thanks for all the answers.

 

[Jinko]

All the Tera bros are on Ultros.

Heh good reason to stay away from Ultros then >.>

Hmmm interesting. I'll poke Robo on steam.

And the B&S ones too?



Oh, it has a level sync? Nice.

And yeah, I guess it will be like when I started WoW when TBC came out.

I'll think about it. Thanks for all the answers.

Also worth mentioning that "new" gaf may up sticks and leave for the next big thing and you might end up with no friends if you go to Ultros. (just saying)

 

[erawsd]

This also gives confirmation that FATEs will drop loot.

High hopes for the Behemoth FATE now.

It could be that the FATE is just tied to a quest that will provide the actual rewards though.

 

[Khrno]

It could be that the FATE is just tied to a quest that will provide the actual rewards though.

You got a point there.. still there's hope for "hard mode quests" involving Behemoth, Odin's FATE.

 

[NeOak]

Also worth mentioning that "new" gaf may up sticks and leave for the next big thing and you might end up with no friends if you go to Ultros. (just saying)

Hahaha I'm used to that. I was the guild master of the PvE TERA GAF guild.

If you search the TERA OT, you'll find how much I had to put into it to keep it alive lol.

 

[Jinko]

I thought they said high level FATEs would award tokens which you could spend to buy end game items/armour etc.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Hmmm interesting. I'll poke Robo on steam.

And the B&S ones too?/QUOTE]

I never ended up playing KR B&S, so no idea there.

Which Robo? RKZ is actually leading the GAF guild on Ultros.

Heh good reason to stay away from Ultros then >.>

I'm sorry that you hate fun. I hope one day you can recover from this difficult condition.

 

[NeOak]

I never ended up playing KR B&S, so no idea there.

Which Robo? RKZ is actually leading the GAF guild on Ultros.

That Robo.

Oh, a friend of mine who played TERA is playing B&S atm and is considering ARR, that is why I ask.

 

[Filth]

got my beta code today, but still cant register it because i cant login because of my secret password and stuff. hopefully customer service emails me back.

 

[Khrno]

I thought they said high level FATEs would award tokens which you could spend to buy end game items/armour etc.

If they are the same sort of tokens that will be awarded from lv50 dungeons and raids, then that will be great.

If by tokens they actually meant "GC seals" then meh.

We really need some more information about endgame, because so far everything has been rather vague.

 

[george01]

well

 

[Fvash]

If they are the same sort of tokens that will be awarded from lv50 dungeons and raids, then that will be great.

If by tokens they actually meant "GC seals" then meh.

We really need some more information about endgame, because so far everything has been rather vague.

Gotta keep some surprises!

Like, SURPRISE!

Spoiler

Endgame what?

 

[mingus]

Since I've just made some screencaps for my own FC, I might as well share them.

omagawd the goobbueee

 

[Jiraiza]

Have you spent ANY effort looking ? Here, the paladin page on the official website: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/game/jobs/paladin

Well, I most certainly haven't taken the effort to go beyond the main site itself.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I HAVE QUESTIONS

I got an email with the code for the beta I'm guessing it's for the next one? It's still a closed beta right? The last one? Or is this one open, then again why would there be a code if it were open? Also how long is this beta lasting? Also can I give the code to someone else to use or is it attached to my account?

 

[Lavalamp1138]

I got an email with the code for the beta I'm guessing it's for the next one?

Yeah you'll be able to use it for the upcoming beta.

It's still a closed beta right?

The next beta phase will be open.

The last one?

Yep!

Or is this one open, then again why would there be a code if it were open?

I believe it's for headcount purposes/server stuff.

Also how long is this beta lasting?

It'll start shortly after the Live Letter on the 8th of August, run for a week, then we'll have downtime until launch with your beta progress carrying over.

Also can I give the code to someone else to use or is it attached to my account?

It's not attached to your account yet. You have to register it with your Square Enix account. If you haven't done that yet, you can give it to someone and they'd have to do the same.

 

[daevv]

I HAVE QUESTIONS

I got an email with the code for the beta I'm guessing it's for the next one? It's still a closed beta right? The last one? Or is this one open, then again why would there be a code if it were open? Also how long is this beta lasting? Also can I give the code to someone else to use or is it attached to my account?

I got an email today saying I was getting another email soon with an access code into the final PS3 beta test. An email announcing I was getting another email...weird..

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Yeah you'll be able to use it for the upcoming beta.
The next beta phase will be open.
Yep!
I believe it's for headcount purposes/server stuff.
It'll start shortly after the Live Letter on the 8th of August, run for a week, then we'll have downtime until launch with your beta progress carrying over.
It's not attached to your account yet. You have to register it with your Square Enix account. If you haven't done that yet, you can give it to someone and they'd have to do the same.

thanks for all the answers. So the beta is open meaning I'm NOT special? That sucks So basically once this open beta starts anybody can get a code and get into it? Or did you have to sign up in the past to get it?

I got an email today saying I was getting another email soon with an access code into the final PS3 beta test. An email announcing I was getting another email...weird..

weird, my code was in the email.

 

[omlet]

Or is this one open, then again why would there be a code if it were open?

Open beta still requires that you register and activate an account. Same as any MMO beta, like, ever, basically. Open just means they're letting in anyone who asks. The code is to activate the beta access on your account. You will see this access listed on your SE account once registered.

 

[DrDogg]

It sounds like you expect everyone to actually do everything in the game. Speaking for myself, I am fairly certain I will not be bringing every class to cap. I'm debating where to start because we know there will be a road from 1-50 for your first class, called the "Main Story". The class I choose to travel with on that road may very well be the only one I bring to cap, and play with endgame.

SO: I want to make sure that whatever I choose will be FUN for me and USEFUL for my friends ad infinitum.

I get that much, but I wasn't talking about leveling every job/class to 50. You can do story missions up to say... level 10, then switch to another class if you want and continue those story missions. As far as I know, the story doesn't change based on your class aside from where you actually start.

There isn't much work that goes into getting a job to level 15. I just don't see it as a big deal to switch jobs early on, but people are making it out to be a pretty big decision. That what is confusing me.

 

[Lavalamp1138]

So basically once this open beta starts anybody can get a code and get into it? Or did you have to sign up in the past to get it?

Anyone who registers gets in, but I believe there's a deadline.

 

[Nuts.Pistachio_Nuts!]

I got an email today saying I was getting another email soon with an access code into the final PS3 beta test. An email announcing I was getting another email...weird..

This makes me sad and not thinking I'm getting into beta anyway still have early access with pre order so just gotta wait a little longer =[

 

[Bogeypop]

You will not be able to import an external image like in TERA (thank god), but Free Company crests are being implemented and will hopefully be available at launch. They showed concept art early on with a lot of customization options.

Why "thank god"? I liked our little GAF symbol when I played TERA. And doh! I totally forgot about Free Company crests! We better have the most magnificent of Lalafell crests! (or a Moogle one since I don't think Lalafells are an option)

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Why "thank god"? I liked our little GAF symbol when I played TERA. And doh! I totally forgot about Free Company crests! We better have the most magnificent of Lalafell crests! (or a Moogle one since I don't think Lalafells are an option)

The Crest should be two interlocked tails, to represent the glory of the Miqo'te people. The tails should be both long and fluffy.

 

[WolvenOne]

The Crest should be two interlocked tails, to represent the glory of the Miqo'te people. The tails should be both long and fluffy.

....Why do I feel like I've walked into the sort of conversations I'd normally see in the furry communities?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

....Why do I feel like I've walked into the sort of conversations I'd normally see in the furry communities?

Do you really want me to avatar quote you? Because you're asking for it so bad right now.

It's also a reference to an extremely amusing quest line you follow in Tera when you are at Pora Elinu.

 

[Khrno]

The Crest should be two interlocked tails, to represent the glory of the Miqo'te people. The tails should be both long and fluffy.

Too bad images can't be imported for crests, because this image would be the best fit!

Don't worry Miqo'te lovers, Toriyama have you covered with the greatest and most iconic Miqo'te ever!

 

[WolvenOne]

Do you really want me to avatar quote you? Because you're asking for it so bad right now.

Of course I'm a furry, how do you think I'd know what sort of conversations dem fuzzies have?

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Too bad images can't be imported for crests, because this image would be the best fit!

Don't worry Miqo'te lovers, Toriyama have you covered with the greatest and most iconic Miqo'te ever!

DAT

Spoiler

LOMINSAN SHIELD

 

[Khrno]

DAT

Spoiler

LOMINSAN SHIELD

Even Lightning knows what's the best city.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Even Lightning knows what's the best city.

#TRUTHFACT

 

[Bogeypop]

#TRUTHFACT

For once something we agree on. Let us put aside our racial differences in order to make Limsa the One-True city to rule them all.

 

[SoraanTribal]

Just curious, what makes Limsa the best city compared to the other two?

 

[mingus]

Why "thank god"? I liked our little GAF symbol when I played TERA. And doh! I totally forgot about Free Company crests! We better have the most magnificent of Lalafell crests! (or a Moogle one since I don't think Lalafells are an option)

The Crest should be two interlocked tails, to represent the glory of the Miqo'te people. The tails should be both long and fluffy.

No.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Even Lightning knows what's the best city.

#TRUTHFACT

For once something we agree on. Let us put aside our racial differences in order to make Limsa the One-True city to rule them all.

Just curious, what makes Limsa the best city compared to the other two?

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

DP

 

[Chie Satonaka]

Hail to the Twin Adder. Hail Gridania.

With that said, the Admiral is pretty damn cool. Limsa would be my second choice, without a doubt.

 

[DrDogg]

For once something we agree on. Let us put aside our racial differences in order to make Limsa the One-True city to rule them all.

Ul'dah and the dancers would like to have a word with you.

 

[Bogeypop]

Ul'dah and the dancers would like to have a word with you.

A dancer's beauty is fleeting while the seaside city's is forever.

 

[SuperAngelo64]

Is 6369 people a decent sample size considering 14 beta population thus far?

I look forward to our Miqo'te overlords:

Could have sworn I saw a higher percentage of Lalafells while playing than the current survey results though.

IIRC this graph is from a poll taken by /r/ffxiv on Reddit.

Probably not a realistic reflection on the general population.

The 'official' Reddit server is Gilgamesh, which explains the server selection results.

 

[Mastamind]

did anyone just get a new code? Or did i finally get into the ps3 beta?

 

[Einbroch]

I'm rolling on Gilgamesh with a bunch of RL friends, if anyone else is.

 

[Taruranto]

IIRC this graph is from a poll taken by /r/ffxiv on Reddit.

Probably not a realistic reflection on the general population.

The 'official' Reddit server is Gilgamesh, which explains the server selection results.

I'm pretty sure that it is the same survey posted on the official Beta forum (and other places, like gaf).

 

[Akainu]

Character appearances from 3 are saved right?

 

[Chie Satonaka]

Character appearances from 3 are saved right?

Provided you saved your appearance data when you created your character, yes.

Edit: And didn't delete it if you uninstalled the previous client.

 

[KTS2448]

So im trying to get my friend registered for the open beta coming up next month. The way I opted in on the main FF14 page is gone, Does he have to wait until it starts to "opt in" or did they move the sign up page somewheres?

 

[Lain]

She's awesome indeed.
If I didn't like Miqo'tes so much, I'd make a female not-Galka because she's that awesome.

 

[Xiaoki]

Provided you saved your appearance data when you created your character, yes.

Edit: And didn't delete it if you uninstalled the previous client.

And even if you did the August 1 Benchmark will have a Character Creator which will allow you make and save appearances.

 

[major_killjoy]

Provided you saved your appearance data when you created your character, yes.

Edit: And didn't delete it if you uninstalled the previous client.

Even if you did delete it, on August 1 we'll be able to fiddle around with character creation. More than enough time to fine tune your uber-Lala before Phase 4.

Spoiler

I kinda prefer the female Hyur-Highlanders more...

Edit: Xiaoki beat me to it!

 

[AzureSkies]

So if I'm correct, I'll have no way to swap the region of my game? I've been in the EU beta with an EU pre-order of the digital collector's edition.

I'm screwed as I'm actually back in Canada by August 24. Hopefully I can pay in dollars instead of pounds or euros.