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Final Fantasy XIV Beta Discussion + Media
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archnemesis
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I finally made it to Shadowlord.
archnemesis -- Arch Nemesis
archnemesis -- Arch Nemesis
So I ended up playing most of the day since I was home sick.
Never had any real problems with logging in. Got stuck in a que a couple times but never waited more than like 10 mins. Once i just left it at the screen and in a minute or two it was starting the game. The other time I cancelled the que and tried again immediately and it worked.
My PC ran the game pretty poorly initially which I was expecting but during the 2nd testing period today it ran noticeably better. Maybe I was just used to the lag at that point? I dunno.
Had a few issues including getting stuck in active mode and not being able to go passive. I also couldnt attack anything during that time. It cost me the completion of some easy leves early on.
I was trying a couple changes in resolution and when I went back to 1280x720 I couldnt see my mini map, HP/MP/TP bar, network status, enemy status bar, and the chat window was barely visible. Had to switch back to a higher res to move them all back to the extreme center of the screen so I would be able to move them when I went back to the lower res.
Aside from those things I had no real problems with the game. Lag was somewhat expected during the beta. I dont like the running animation too much and my controller sticks a little in the forward position so sometimes I keep moving when I mean to stop.
I hope targeting gets refined to some degree. Doing emotes is ridiculous. They must want people doing less emotes or something. I didnt play with the filters too much other than to turn them all on at one point. NPCs turn that little chat box into a wall of text at times. I wish there was a option like in FFXI to full screen the chat box quickly.
During the 2nd testing period tonight some of us GAF folks got in a party and it went about as well as GAF parties go :lol . Sorry guys, you did help me find some of the main quest NPCs that I hadnt talked to before but other than that it was pretty much, "lets do this, no lets do this, disband, regroup". :lol I had to grab something to eat right around that disband so i just came back later.
Did some mining and gathering for the leves and it was ok. not extremely boring like I find most crafts. I didnt do a whole lot of phyical leveling so I plan to do that Thurs. Thats probably better suited for parties so if you guys want to give it a shot Im game.
My PC is
Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33 Ghz
4 Gig RAM
8600 GT 256 RAM (I know I was shocked too)
Ive been looking at throwing a Core 2 Quad in there but am wondering if I should try a 1Gig video card first? CPU replacement looks like more of a pain in the ass than Im willing to try and is more expensive than a video card.
Never had any real problems with logging in. Got stuck in a que a couple times but never waited more than like 10 mins. Once i just left it at the screen and in a minute or two it was starting the game. The other time I cancelled the que and tried again immediately and it worked.
My PC ran the game pretty poorly initially which I was expecting but during the 2nd testing period today it ran noticeably better. Maybe I was just used to the lag at that point? I dunno.
Had a few issues including getting stuck in active mode and not being able to go passive. I also couldnt attack anything during that time. It cost me the completion of some easy leves early on.
I was trying a couple changes in resolution and when I went back to 1280x720 I couldnt see my mini map, HP/MP/TP bar, network status, enemy status bar, and the chat window was barely visible. Had to switch back to a higher res to move them all back to the extreme center of the screen so I would be able to move them when I went back to the lower res.
Aside from those things I had no real problems with the game. Lag was somewhat expected during the beta. I dont like the running animation too much and my controller sticks a little in the forward position so sometimes I keep moving when I mean to stop.
I hope targeting gets refined to some degree. Doing emotes is ridiculous. They must want people doing less emotes or something. I didnt play with the filters too much other than to turn them all on at one point. NPCs turn that little chat box into a wall of text at times. I wish there was a option like in FFXI to full screen the chat box quickly.
During the 2nd testing period tonight some of us GAF folks got in a party and it went about as well as GAF parties go :lol . Sorry guys, you did help me find some of the main quest NPCs that I hadnt talked to before but other than that it was pretty much, "lets do this, no lets do this, disband, regroup". :lol I had to grab something to eat right around that disband so i just came back later.
Did some mining and gathering for the leves and it was ok. not extremely boring like I find most crafts. I didnt do a whole lot of phyical leveling so I plan to do that Thurs. Thats probably better suited for parties so if you guys want to give it a shot Im game.
My PC is
Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33 Ghz
4 Gig RAM
8600 GT 256 RAM (I know I was shocked too)
Ive been looking at throwing a Core 2 Quad in there but am wondering if I should try a 1Gig video card first? CPU replacement looks like more of a pain in the ass than Im willing to try and is more expensive than a video card.
Give me a shout kefka server players.
Also the city is really easy to navigate if you run with the map on at times. Everything is usually on the lower floors. Also for some odd reason the game performs really well in certain areas and others...not so much.
Hopefully it gets fixed by thursday or through the weekend maintenance, because when everything is at constant 30 fps, its great.
Dont forget to use lock on as well.
EDIT: People on kefka seem to be more interested with complaining instead of testing out different things and reporting them. At least those around the first camp area :lol
Also some guy ran by me named Kaze Ryu... dont think it was the Ryu though.
Also the city is really easy to navigate if you run with the map on at times. Everything is usually on the lower floors. Also for some odd reason the game performs really well in certain areas and others...not so much.
Hopefully it gets fixed by thursday or through the weekend maintenance, because when everything is at constant 30 fps, its great.
Dont forget to use lock on as well.
EDIT: People on kefka seem to be more interested with complaining instead of testing out different things and reporting them. At least those around the first camp area :lol
Also some guy ran by me named Kaze Ryu... dont think it was the Ryu though.
To all having X64 problems, redownload the setup.exe
Also i'm uploading right now the whole Instalation folder updated, so if anyone had not patch and new patch comes out can avoid the 3.5GB file.
Gonna post when it finish upload.
Edit:
Gromph Beta - Shadowlord
Also i'm uploading right now the whole Instalation folder updated, so if anyone had not patch and new patch comes out can avoid the 3.5GB file.
Gonna post when it finish upload.
Edit:
Gromph Beta - Shadowlord
archnemesis
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Sweet! I took me a while, but I finally figured out how to add new skills. Yesterday I was thinking of canceling my pre-order, but now I'm loving it.
Well, that was awesome I played for about 5 hours total today. Got through all the available Bearded Rock leves and completed the story missions for Baderon. Stopped at ~Rank 4 Pugilist, Physical Level 9.
Managed to get some pretty nifty screenshots as well! Some of these are "duplicates" from cutscenes, but I tried to take 'em without UI getting in the way.
I played for about 5 hours total today. Got through all the available Bearded Rock leves and completed the story missions for Baderon. Stopped at ~Rank 4 Pugilist, Physical Level 9.Managed to get some pretty nifty screenshots as well! Some of these are "duplicates" from cutscenes, but I tried to take 'em without UI getting in the way.
Baloonatic
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My character and all the NPCs keep disappearing and reappearing randomly
For all who need.
Here is the install folder updated to last version
http://awk.cenobyte.org/ffxiv/SquareEnix.rar
Here is the install folder updated to last version
http://awk.cenobyte.org/ffxiv/SquareEnix.rar
The mob distro in La Noscea is pretty terrible... takes FOREVER to graduate from Rats and Beetles to anything else, and by that point you kind of need to start partying.
The checking dots are completely fucked, too... I teamed up with someone and was killing Puk Hatchlings with Blue Dots, and it was close. Walk over a bit and see some Aldgoat Nannies w/ Blue Dots... and they completely destroyed us.
With this many mob types in the zone, I wonder how high they expect us to go in the starting zones? Or maybe the zones are designed to last much, much longer than in XI? I went to the Cedarwood Gate, and there was a Behest there... asking for Rank 30 to 40.
Also makes me wonder what the Rank cap will be...
The checking dots are completely fucked, too... I teamed up with someone and was killing Puk Hatchlings with Blue Dots, and it was close. Walk over a bit and see some Aldgoat Nannies w/ Blue Dots... and they completely destroyed us.
With this many mob types in the zone, I wonder how high they expect us to go in the starting zones? Or maybe the zones are designed to last much, much longer than in XI? I went to the Cedarwood Gate, and there was a Behest there... asking for Rank 30 to 40.
Also makes me wonder what the Rank cap will be...
Man that instance with Sisipu was great as far as performance goes. 100% smooth sailing. Same for getting closer to the second camp outside the instance.
Also I dont know about you guys/girls, but after seeing how the game looks with a steady framerate...I could live with PS3 limitations for awhile :lol Also dynamic guildleve battle music ftw.
Someone seriously needs to report the active mode freeze bug (stuck in active and cant attack) asap. Also keep hammering on the Radeon/ all around performance near town issues. And the fact that the new party recruitment/search system shouldnt be so complicated. Looks helpful, but no one really knows how to use it, same for loot drops.
Guildleve rewards seem to be random.
No random server nonsense at launch:
courtesy of FFXIV core:
Question 2 asks if players will be able to select the same server at launch
* Tanaka says FFXIV allows you to choose your server at character selection. You can tell your friend to pick the same server. He notes it is always better to choose a server that is not crowded.
EDIT: Oh, does anyone know where to find some lower level armor/ weapons before double digit ranks? The low guildleves seem to randomly reward you with armor, but i'd think there would be a place to buy some. Also whats up with none of the guild members knowing any recipies? Tried to do some smithing but I have no idea what to make.
Also I dont know about you guys/girls, but after seeing how the game looks with a steady framerate...I could live with PS3 limitations for awhile :lol Also dynamic guildleve battle music ftw.
Someone seriously needs to report the active mode freeze bug (stuck in active and cant attack) asap. Also keep hammering on the Radeon/ all around performance near town issues. And the fact that the new party recruitment/search system shouldnt be so complicated. Looks helpful, but no one really knows how to use it, same for loot drops.
Guildleve rewards seem to be random.
No random server nonsense at launch:
courtesy of FFXIV core:
Question 2 asks if players will be able to select the same server at launch
* Tanaka says FFXIV allows you to choose your server at character selection. You can tell your friend to pick the same server. He notes it is always better to choose a server that is not crowded.
EDIT: Oh, does anyone know where to find some lower level armor/ weapons before double digit ranks? The low guildleves seem to randomly reward you with armor, but i'd think there would be a place to buy some. Also whats up with none of the guild members knowing any recipies? Tried to do some smithing but I have no idea what to make.
archnemesis
Member
Apparently, that's by design (or at least that's the impression I got from reading the beta forums). They want to promote a trial-and-error approach. I also found a list of smithing recipes (beta login required).Teknoman said:
Goodacre0081
Member
you can add me to the Kefka server
user: Maxcer Beta
user: Maxcer Beta
Salaadin said:
It's the installation folder inside C:\Program Files (x86) or C:\Program Files in 32 bits.
Also patched with the last update, so if they release another small one and you didn't update you don't need the 3.5GB file
Atributes and Elemental Resistances explain:
Attributes
STRength determines physical attack power.
VITality determines physical defense.
DEXterity determines attack accuracy.
INTelligence determines magical attack power.
MiND determines magical defense.
PIEty determines magical accuracy.
Elements
Fire melts ice, but is extinguished by wind.
Ice obstructs wind, but is melted by fire.
Wind extinguishes fire, but is obstructed by ice.
Earth grounds lightning, but is eroded by water.
Lightning boils water, but is grounded by earth.
Water erodes earth, but is boiled by lightning.
Attributes
STRength determines physical attack power.
VITality determines physical defense.
DEXterity determines attack accuracy.
INTelligence determines magical attack power.
MiND determines magical defense.
PIEty determines magical accuracy.
Elements
Fire melts ice, but is extinguished by wind.
Ice obstructs wind, but is melted by fire.
Wind extinguishes fire, but is obstructed by ice.
Earth grounds lightning, but is eroded by water.
Lightning boils water, but is grounded by earth.
Water erodes earth, but is boiled by lightning.
archnemesis
Member
Thanks for stats explanation. Is there a character build guide for beginners available anywhere? I'm assuming XIV's system is similar to its predecessor's.
Metalmurphy
Member
Any idea when the next beta test is gonna start?
archnemesis
Member
Thursday, July 15, 2010 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (GMT)Metalmurphy said:
Friday, July 16, 2010 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (GMT)
Gromph said:
God bless ya.
I was downloading a previous patch for a few days, but then win7 decided to install some updates and rebooted PC. After restart I found out that new patch is out and i need to download 3.5GB again. /rage
Your install folder should be exactly the solution I was seeking for.
Metalmurphy
Member
Thanksarchnemesis said:
Hazaro said:
No. But you can use a memory editor to see which server ur gonna end up on when creating a character. After several tries you might be able to get into the server you want :lol
chris-013 said:Someone finished the main quest and can share the end of the story
I heard, there is a test saturday too ?
The main quest in the beta is basically a bit of a tour around town, with various plot elements from the city introduced at each major location you go to. It's setting up the story for the city-state VS Sahagin beastmen, pirates, and the conspiracy of a faction that is aligning themselves with the Sahagin.
There's no test on Saturday or Sunday, because of server maintenance. My guess is that they'll be preparing to run the servers 24/7 or at least close to it for next week.
Metalmurphy
Member
Hazaro said:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22373689&postcount=992
Memory editor is on the OP
Gromph said:
So glad to see they're keeping this mostly the same. Although I don't see Light/Dark in the elements.
Are they also keeping stats like accuracy, attack, evasion, and ranged accuracy and attack? I mean like does it seem like they will be stats that can be directly modified like in FFXI with +ACC gear for example?
Amneisac said:
You get Evasion, def and magic def on Armour.
You get Magic Potency, Physiacal Attack and Physical Accuracy on Weapons.
There was a Crit stat in the Alpha but I didn't check the armour/weapons to see if it was still there.
They have upgraded a lot of the stats on gear now so there may be more customisation when it comes to stat allocation.
brain_stew
Member
hgplayer1 said:
Try OCing your CPU first. Core 2 duos are easy to OC and you'll get 3.2ghz+ out of that thing easily and in CPU bottlenecked situations performance will scale linearly with clockspeed so its just a non brainer. A cheap second hand Q6600 is another option, and again you'd be crazy not to OC it. Its free performance. Something like a Hyper 212+ Plus will do for the cooler.
Get a GTX 460 1GB to go with it, your current GPU is a complete piece of trash, it was shitty at launch and is even more terrible now.
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