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[DrForester]

Dark Devices FATE is broken due to the first phase of the 4 part FATE

As you can see, it gets ridiculous, look at the XP scroll by, that's per mob, now times that by 130 at that time

One thing though after you finish Dark Devices 4 parter your Gear will be fucking wrecked!

Costs like 2k+ to repair

Dark Devices is on a 1 hour 15-30 minute recycle rate, so by the time you finish all other FATEs that keep popping and finishing you'll make the money back for the fixing of your gear lol
You'll fight Red Baron/Ahirman boss like 3+ times before Dark Devices appears again

Why did they even keep the gear condition mechanic? Only real negative to the gameplay for me. There's no reason for it except as, something to constantly drain ones funds.

 

[Styles]

Yeah, I'm hoping there's more to it that they didn't communicate well.
I mean, 1017 is a big issue, but they never really seemed to address it. They must be aware.
*shrug* we'll see soon.

Maybe server loads will be increased as well?

To resolve this issue, we will be performing maintenance from September 3, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. to September 4, 2013, at 3:00 a.m (PDT), for the purpose of increasing the number of available Worlds, reducing stress on the Duty Finder servers, and increasing the number of concurrent logins allowed for each server.

 

[Ferrio]

There's no reason for it except as, something to constantly drain ones funds.

That's the reason, and it's a good one. MMOs that don't have money sinks have their economy go down the shitter.

 

[Ken]

5 more hours yeah?

 

[QisTopTier]

Why did they even keep the gear condition mechanic? Only real negative to the gameplay for me. There's no reason for it except as, something to constantly drain ones funds.

That's what gear damage exist in games for Also it's an extra game over for shitty dungeon runs

That's the reason, and it's a good one. MMOs that don't have money sinks have their economy go down the shitter.

Yup

 

[Kenai]

I'm not sure if the new servers will fix the traffic issue. People will want to play the servers they're already established in or their friends are in.

Correct me if I am wrong, but i thought this was also fixing/increasing the instanced servers, which will in turn allow more people to log in since the restrictions in place now are going to be lifted. On Day 1 of early access everyone could log in with no real trouble but no one could do any storyline instances or Duty Finder, so they further limited server population as a temporary fix.

 

[Kyon]

Nice, the Lodestone finally updated with my characters.

Ultros:

Sargatanas:

haven't touched xerexia since 1.23 though, still in her default pajamas for Realm Reborn

SLAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

 

[Robobandit]

Yeah, I'm hoping there's more to it that they didn't communicate well.
I mean, 1017 is a big issue, but they never really seemed to address it. They must be aware.
*shrug* we'll see soon.

1017 was intentional due to them restricting the number of logins. Of course they are aware of it. If their server architecture changes to the duty finder relieve the stress on those servers as planned, they should be able to relax those restrictions and let more people play at once.

 

[Quote]

Has anyone made a ringtone/text tone out of the private message notification?

 

[MogCakes]

Correct me if I am wrong, but i thought this was also fixing/increasing the instanced servers, which will in turn allow more people to log in since the restrictions in place now are going to be lifted. On Day 1 of early access everyone could log in with no real trouble but no one could do any storyline instances or Duty Finder, so they further limited server population as a temporary fix.

Oh! That makes much more sense now. Thanks!

 

[antitrop]

I wouldn't have been so pissed all week if there was at least a working queue. I know it's launch, I'm not asking for much.

Just a fucking queue. I don't care if I have to wait half an hour, but I'm certainly not going to tap 0 on my NumPad for 45 minutes like a deranged person.

 

[kiryogi]

I wouldn't have been so pissed all week if there was at least a working queue. I know it's launch, I'm not asking for much.

Just a fucking queue. I don't care if I have to wait half an hour, but I'm certainly not going to spam 0 on my NumPad like a deranged person.

I didn't really need to personally. No issues getting on Sargatanas. . . and even if I did, I just used the autokey script and that worked like a charm.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Has anyone made a ringtone/text tone out of the private message notification?

I wanted to but I have no idea where the sounds are stored. People have ripped the soundtrack but not the various other sounds.

 

[antitrop]

I didn't really need to personally. No issues getting on Sargatanas. . . and even if I did, I just used the autokey script and that worked like a charm.

I'm gonna get one of those little pecking things Homer used on The Simpsons.

 

[Teknoman]

I hear the new Hot Pockets have better ingredients now.

Jk, I've tried them out and they're only marginally better.

BBQ pockets now have that wack seasoning on them. Ruined forever.

Speaking of which, is ruin to ruinga an ff staple now? I think i saw someone cast it.

 

[Mashing]

Anyone get pics/video of the Odin fight? Particularly the entire server getting owned at the end?

 

[Breakfast at Noon]

anyone here on the malboro server? if so add my little gandar lee.

 

[Eusis]

1017 was intentional due to them restricting the number of logins. Of course they are aware of it. If their server architecture changes to the duty finder relieve the stress on those servers as planned, they should be able to relax those restrictions and let more people play at once.

In hindsight perhaps some Queue message should've been there in the poll.

 

[WolvenOne]

http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/1lk0v4/like_the_in_game_tell_sound_i_recorded_it_in_mp3/

...is that what that sound was?!

Methinks I've gotta stop filtering out non FC messages from my chat log.

In my defense, I was getting a bit tired of listening to random Shouts to, "join my guild."

 

[aliencowz7]

This is my character so far, trying to push through these last levels since the grind without quests is starting to wear me out. Managed to beat garuda after like 2 wipes trying to figure out what was going on and then caught up again to my level in the story so I have to either go back to fate farming or hope to get some good instance groups.

Gear looks kind of ugly I guess since I can't get the AF chest until 50 and they don't let you dye the AF gear so its pretty mismatched right now. Other then that I am happy with my stats at this point and can tank pretty much anything I can get into with zero issues and really don't take all that much damage.

On Sargatanas, forgot it didn't show on this part of the lodestone. Character name is Grizzly Brickwall.

Edit - added in the other lodestone section with some different information.

 

[piratepwnsninja]

...is that what that sound was?!

Methinks I've gotta stop filtering out non FC messages from my chat log.

In my defense, I was getting a bit tired of listening to random Shouts to, "join my guild."

I was tired of people purposefully putting story spoilers in shout.

 

[Korezo]

I'm thinking bard is the best dps for single target, then BLM is after. Bard is too good, you can attack non stop while moving anywhere. I dropped my BLM and mnk after lvling and running dungeons/primal as bard. Class is just to easy and fun. You take no dmg in all fights.

 

[Cmagus]

Anyone get pics/video of the Odin fight? Particularly the entire server getting owned at the end?

I'll repost my shame.

Some other pics

 

[WolvenOne]

I was tired of people purposefully putting story spoilers in shout.

Okay, so, maybe I should filter Shouts, but unfilter Tells.

 

[GraveRobberX]

Also if you are leveling a low class and aren't enjoying it much and just need to get it to 15 for say a Job requirement, ask in the FC for party for low level grind party

Yes as weird as it sounds, it becomes beneficial real quickly

Even 2 together can chain mobs real high while waiting for a FATE to appear, hell if you get 3-4, you can rough shot the whole area + mobs 3-4 levels ahead of you

People need to request stuff in FC or message players they think would be helpful to them

Seriously, request and maybe it will get fulfilled

Hell I'm a helpful player
Helped players through dungeons, get them to the area where there hunting mobs are, gave away Minion pets free to FC memebers
You have to ask, the worst response you'll get is maybe later, busy, and the occasional no (if it's Titan/Garuda, you'll understand once you get there)

I'm in Costa Sanctuary, if you want to log in when servers go live and want to FATE FARM come join me for a fun time and earn XP/Seals
If not I'll just start up my main mission storyline again or help guild members who needed a tank for dungeons/boss fight

 

[chrono01]

From the pictures of the PS3 version, it doesn't seem as though the game looks as bad as I heard it did. Does it run at/near the Standard PC settings? It looks fine graphically, although I heard the frame-rate is locked to 30 [not entirely sure on that last part, so I apologize if I'm incorrect].

 

[Teknoman]

We need to have a way to add to friends list when people are offline.

 

[kiryogi]

I'll repost my shame.



Some other pics

Lol, I don't know if you're still on Sargs or not, we actually got a Odin clear 2 days ago. Server that is, my reward was like 27 gil.

 

[Cmagus]

Lol, I don't know if you're still on Sargs or not, we actually got a Odin clear 2 days ago. Server that is, my reward was like 27 gil.

I am not on Sarg at this moment I went over to Hyperion with some old friends who came back but I don't think they're gonna last long I may switch back over when transfers open up.

The Odin fight overall is pretty easy its just the last part where he nukes everyone that's the problem. I hear you need to LB him all at once near the end.

 

[theSlacker]

Why did they even keep the gear condition mechanic? Only real negative to the gameplay for me. There's no reason for it except as, something to constantly drain ones funds.

That is the exact reason it is there. One of the methods to keep working some of the cash flow back out of the game to slow the money creep.

I was tired of people purposefully putting story spoilers in shout.

I'm honestly surprised and impressed at how little spoilers have happened in fc chat on ultros. Major things were not ruined and I had no idea were even coming.

 

[Korezo]

From the pictures of the PS3 version, it doesn't seem as though the game looks as bad as I heard it did. Does it run at/near the Standard PC settings? It looks fine graphically, although I heard the frame-rate is locked to 30 [not entirely sure on that last part, so I apologize if I'm incorrect].

PS3 doesn't look good at all. Pics look good because its not in motion and not displayed in full size. I played the beta and couldn't believe this version existed. I can't explain how the animations look, cause I've never seen something so bad.

 

[chrono01]

PS3 doesn't look good at all. Pics look good because its not in motion and not displayed in full size. I played the beta and couldn't believe this version existed. I can't explain how the animations look, cause I've never seen something so bad.

Well that's disappointing [it doesn't really affect me since I'm already enjoying the PC version, but I was hoping that the PS3 players had a better version than what people were saying].

Here's hoping the eventual PS4 port turns out better. Given the increased hardware it should, if you overlook the lack of a keyboard/mouse, of course.

 

[Item Box]

I'm gonna get one of those little pecking things Homer used on The Simpsons.

 

[Kyon]

We need to have a way to add to friends list when people are offline.

Thousand times this. We should be able to see their profile when they're offline too. What was Square thinking? Lol it's such a basic function for online games

 

[apricot]

PS3 doesn't look good at all. Pics look good because its not in motion and not displayed in full size. I played the beta and couldn't believe this version existed. I can't explain how the animations look, cause I've never seen something so bad.

I played both the PC version on low settings (laptop) and the PS3 version during beta, and the PC version at low still looked better. That said, I'm playing the PS3 version now, and I don't think it's THAT bad, haha. Am pretty interested in seeing it run on the PS4, though.

 

[akaoni]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/80683-The-pressure-to-skip-cut-scenes!/page18

So the "You will skip this cutscene!" thing seems very real.

 

[hamchan]

Is anybody else completely amazed at the unanimous positive response this game (a MAINLINE FF) is getting? (outside of connectivity issues)

Mainline FFs are usually so divisive, but I haven't seen many people question the quality, tone, style, etc. of this one.

I think everyone is amazed Square Enix can still make a good FF.

 

[mineskiller]

This maintenance needs to hurry up tbh

 

[Valnen]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/80683-The-pressure-to-skip-cut-scenes!/page18

So the "You will skip this cutscene!" thing seems very real.

Oh it is. Gonna stay tank through the main story so people just have to deal with me watching them.

 

[Teknoman]

They give you like 90 minutes or something in battle, why are people in such a rush?

 

[Cmagus]

They give you like 90 minutes or something in battle, why are people in such a rush?

Alot of people are running the last two dungeons for tomes. Which isn't fair I mean if they are gonna jump in DF on story missions they should be respectful of that.That or get in a party with people you know who finished it.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/80683-The-pressure-to-skip-cut-scenes!/page18

So the "You will skip this cutscene!" thing seems very real.

There's actually a huge problem with the cutscenes. It's supposed to say "WATCHING CUTSCENE" under the Party member's name in the Party list if they are watching a cutscene. Except this only seems to work very fitfully. I have actually locked my party members out of a boss fight before because I finished the cutscene after watching it and the other person didn't and there is no indicator as to what they are doing.

 

[chrono01]

this guy has a bunch of ps3 gameplay you can check out..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZYGMEF7KhQ

Thanks, I'll check it out!

I'm doing a bit of research so I can see what version to recommend to my sister. She has a powerful PC so, at this point-in-time, I'm leaning towards PC.

 

[Sblargh]

I think I'll consider this a new launch and start over. These issues fucked up the flow of the game too much and I had just unlocked a job, it feels too much like the middle of the road to what I feel like coming back from an open beta. If I was 50, I think I wouldn't mind, but a week without play and a lot of it seems weird now.

It's a good thing that there seems to be no rush to the top with this game. I have time to play so, I don't know, I'll catch up.

On the other hand, ugh, I don't know.

 

[Teknoman]

Alot of people are running the last two dungeons for tomes. Which isn't fair I mean if they are gonna jump in DF on story missions they should be respectful of that.That or get in a party with people you know who finished it.

im fine with skipping if everyone has seen it before, but yeah if you are doing an item run, it seems better to shout for it or just FC it up.

 

[Rafterman]

There's actually a huge problem with the cutscenes. It's supposed to say "WATCHING CUTSCENE" under the Party member's name in the Party list if they are watching a cutscene. Except this only seems to work very fitfully. I have actually locked my party members out of a boss fight before because I finished the cutscene after watching it and the other person didn't and there is no indicator as to what they are doing.

There is an indicator, it's a little film icon next to the persons name with what looks like a play button. For whatever reason I always come out of the cut scene faster than the others in my group and I can clearly see it on the others if they are still watching.

 

[Chie Satonaka]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/80683-The-pressure-to-skip-cut-scenes!/page18

So the "You will skip this cutscene!" thing seems very real.

I'm sure glad I run with a static!

 

[Mr. RHC]

Woah, did I really listen to that special theme, that was pretty epic!

(Ul'Dah starter city, lvl 15+ quests main scenario spoiler):

Spoiler

Was that a remix of Final Fantasy I Battle Theme, I'm still awestruck.

 

[Teknoman]

Woah, did I really listen to that special theme, that was pretty epic!

(Ul'Dah starter city, lvl 15+ quests main scenario spoiler):

Spoiler

Was that a remix of Final Fantasy I Battle Theme, I'm still awestruck.

FF2.

 

[Valnen]

I'm sure glad I run with a static!

Yup! I'm a tank and run with a healer. So the only people that will complain will be DPS. Not much they can do without us haha.