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[demosthenes]

Yeah, true.. Hmm.. My friend

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lovvvvvvved summoning Fenrir in FFXI - it was his favorite summon. He might be disappointed if Fenrir is just a regular boss/enemy, lol.

Nah, we're talking about on page 55, at the bottom.

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I'm sure if he's a boss/enemy at the start that EVENTUALLY you'll get to summon him.

Early Access starts in:

http://www.pending.me.uk/cd/bla_1377334800.png[IMG][/QUOTE]

Before someone asks. Yes, this should be the top post of every page.

 

[Croyles]

I mean it doesn't seem like there is a whole lot that's different about this game from your run of the mill WoW-likes, which is I'm curious as to why there is so much excitement surrounding this title.

Well, FFXI is older than WoW. So maybe calling it a FFXI-like is more appropriate.

 

[Khrno]

Nah, we're talking about on page 55, at the bottom.

Oh right, yeah that totally is, and if it's in that section is because he won't be like in XI.

 

[Berordn]

Well, FFXI is older than WoW. So maybe calling it a FFXI-like is more appropriate.

FFXI and WoW aren't really all that similar, though. ARR borrows lot from XI thematically, but many of its systems and features were introduced first in WoW.

 

[publicpwnerer]

I'm contemplating picking this up. I got into the beta, but only played for literally 30 minutes. I was really put off by extreme levels of jankyness.

For MMO vets, especially ex-WoW players, how do you feel about the game, and what can you recommend any resources to help me decide whether to pick this up or not?

 

[Khrno]

Before someone asks. Yes, this should be the top post of every page.

I'll be keep camping the first post of every page (100ppp) until I get bored or fall sleep, whatever happens first.

 

[TheGrue]

Is there a keyboard shortcut for getting to the armory?

 

[Esura]

I finally redeemed my early access code. Cannot wait to get my CE.

Anyone else playing Conjurer/White Mage with a controller?

 

[Valnen]

Early Access starts in:

http://xivstatus.com/

 

[daveo42]

Are US people really going to be staying up late/getting up early for this? The game is still going to be there in the morning... It probably won't be up/stable at launch even. Legitimately probably better off waiting.

Pft, I see what you're trying to do.

Headstart indeed.

 

[Jinko]

Did SE change the requirements in obtaining raid weapons like for moogle,ifrit,garuda,titan? Can the weapons still drop in the chest or is it only with tokens and are tokens 100% drops now? I forgot how many tokens you needed in 1.0 for a weapon. I think it was 20 or 50 tokens.

Didn't see any primal weapons at Rowena's shop in phase 4, I would be willing to guess they will drop from primals but will be need before greed, worth noting you can't need on an item not specific to your class/job now either.

So it should be much better overall and a damn sight more fair.

 

[WeaponKnight]

Are US people really going to be staying up late/getting up early for this? The game is still going to be there in the morning... It probably won't be up/stable at launch even. Legitimately probably better off waiting.

I wake up every morning at 6:30 on weekdays, and the game starts 6:00 here, so it won't make much of a difference.

 

[Khrno]

http://xivstatus.com/

What am I looking at in there?

 

[Morphine1680]

Is there a keyboard shortcut for getting to the armory?

Here are some of the shortcuts

Menus

Character = C
Intentory = I
Armoury Chest = Ctrl-I
Maps = M
Actions & Traits = P
Social Lists = O
Free Company = ;
Linkshells = L
Timers = Ctrl-U
Journal = J
Crafting Log = N
Gathering Log = B
Hunting Log = H
Signs = Shift-M
System Menu = NumPad -

 

[demosthenes]

Here are some the shorcuts

THANK YOU <3

 

[Kintaro]

I got my schedule adjusted for work on Saturday (for reasons other than this game). Now I can play even longer starting tonight! Super Zombie Mode!

Edit: Shiva artwork! Yay! first time seeing that!

 

[Edvardelis]

I picked this game up yesterday after playing in the open beta.

I wasn't on Ultros though, so I'll redo my character. I don't plan on pushing hard for the level cap so the restart won't bother me so much.

Are there any websites with pictures of the races in AF gear?

 

[Croyles]

FFXI and WoW aren't really all that similar, though. ARR borrows lot from XI thematically, but many of its systems and features were introduced first in WoW.

Sure, but most of those systems weren't in WoW until a lot later, and many of them drew inspiration from all the other less successful MMO's out at the time.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I really wish I could use shift to jump...

 

[Jinko]

Latest gear from the latest patch.
http://xivdb.com/?search/!patch-EarlyAccess

Looks like 2nd from the top in terms of stats from AF+1

 

[Morphine1680]

Looks like xivdb datamined the this build already;
http://xivdb.com/?search/!patch-EarlyAccess

Be spoiled at your own risk

Edit: Damn, beaten like a rented mule

 

[TheGrue]

Here are some of the shortcuts

You're awesome!

 

[Qvoth]

so guys, that 1gb+ update only works if you're on early access?
i'm not, and when i tried to update my client i get something about going through mogstation 1st

 

[LostInNoise]

I miss the days of being in college and being able to skip classes, have nothing else going on and playing MMOs/games at launch for days and days. Now I have this "real world" job....pft

 

[Kandinsky]

Any place selling early access codes? lol stoopid hype.

>_>

 

[Noaloha]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGa549eSUZs

Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn Housing Guide

Haha, we got our own Tim Westwood Youtuber.

 

[Ricck]

Latest gear from the latest patch.
http://xivdb.com/?search/!patch-EarlyAccess

Looks like 2nd from the top in terms of stats from AF+1

damn the site is getting hammered, is there an other site with the new items?

 

[Morphine1680]

Any place selling early access codes? lol stoopid hype.

>_>

Someone was giving a code a few posts back, might want to check that out

 

[BananasWithGuns]

Any place selling early access codes? lol stoopid hype.

>_>

There's a few of them on Ebay at the moment. Might be worth looking into.

 

[Morphine1680]

There's a few of them on Ebay at the moment. Might be worth looking into.

Damn, some people selling them for $10, isnt the game like $23 after coupon on GMG

 

[KupoNut]

Any place selling early access codes? lol stoopid hype.

>_>

Try asking on Twitter? If you're lucky someone DMs you one.

 

[Kenai]

FFXI and WoW aren't really all that similar, though. ARR borrows lot from XI thematically, but many of its systems and features were introduced first in WoW.

I think it's a happy medium between the two with some of it's own perks. FFXI's fantastic class switching (with hopefully better endgame balance for them) while having more active combat and some easier questing/crafting a la WoW. If they can exceed FFXI's storytelling for your character and/or make a more memorable cast of NPCs than WoW did, I'll be pretty dang happy. Making it a worldwide launch is already solving some of my worries about the economy, at least.

 

[Mechakira]

Here is the Artbook, Spoilers of course:

http://imgur.com/a/LDSL7

Man I would kill for full-sized versions of that La Noscea concept art.

 

[BananasWithGuns]

Damn, some people selling them for $10, isnt the game like $23 after coupon on GMG

Somewhere around there, yeah. My digital CE from them was only $37.50.

Still might be a nice option for 1.0 players that don't want to repurchase the game though.

 

[Kintaro]

I think I'll change my guildleve strategy. I'll save them for the crafting classes instead of my gathering ones. Mainly, I want to collect the mats while I gather/xp and not just xp. By using them for my crafting classes, I can get big, easy chunks of XP to supplement things.

 

[Khrno]

From the achievements:

Mapping the Realm: The Binding Coil of Bahamut I to VI

So 6 floors of LoB? Or a huge dungeon area which 6 different sections, which are so big that actually grant an achievement for discovering every location?

 

[Sakura]

I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow. I hope I don't have to work Sunday, I can't remember.

 

[Khrno]

Magitek Armor

 

[Noaloha]

What was the /-command in FFXI that let you inspect the gear of another player, the one which had a bunch of strange JP-origin etiquette around it (I believe the JP translation of the action was something like "<Playername> stares at you and your belongings intently." or somesuch)?

And further to that, is this function also in FF14? Can players inspect me to see my sweet HQ rings (once I can be arsed to craft them)?

And if so, has an etiquette formed around the usage of it, similar to FFXI?

 

[Morphine1680]

So I guess no new surprise mounts

 

[Jinko]

My future gear set >.>

 

[Khrno]

Mobs:

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Ultima Garuda, Ultima Ifrit, Ultima Titan, Ultima Weapon

 

[Munba]

It seems Odin will go around randomy for all the shroud areas, nice!

http://xivdb.com/?search/!filters/IkZBVEVTIg==

 

[demosthenes]

My future gear set >.>

What site is that?

 

[SoopaMan2K]

So I guess no new surprise mounts

At least there's still the Unicorn.

My future gear set >.>

Hell yeah!

 

[Guymelef]

My future gear set >.>

How can you do this? website?

 

[GraveRobberX]

Legacy GAF how does AF work?

I mean I'm a THM will most likely be moving towards BLM

Does THM and BLM share gear for AF or do both have different gears for AF?

I can't use THM AF gear with BLM and vice versa?

 

[FinKL]

Any place selling early access codes? lol stoopid hype.

>_>

Isn't Amazon still selling preorder editions? Was thinking about ordering 3 copies from them later...

 

[Torquill]

Well, FFXI is older than WoW. So maybe calling it a FFXI-like is more appropriate.

Not really. Both took the Everquest template and did very different things with it.

 

[devious.one]

Legacy GAF how does AF work?

I mean I'm a THM will most likely be moving towards BLM

Does THM and BLM share gear for AF or do both have different gears for AF?

I can't use THM AF gear with BLM and vice versa?

Classes don't have any AF, and only jobs can wear AF.