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Final Fantasy XIV Beta Discussion + Media
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Teknoman said:
Ah I see, was in a bit of a rush so just logged out while dead - nice that you can do that now at least.
The big menu feels a bit obnoxious compared to say, the one in FFXI. It takes up a lot of the screen needlessly, not sure if all of this is just me being hostile towards change but I think after 5 years, FFXI got all these things pretty much nailed.
Hopefully it'll be more of a trade hate volleying kind of thing. Looking at the abilities on wiki again, it seems like Gladiator, Pugilist, or Marauder could work as a tank. All 3 have enmity generating abilities and defensive abilities.
Thinking about (in retail anyway) leveling Marauder as well, at least to have access to defender and disorient (throwing dust in someones face sounds like a gladiator). More of a violent tank than Paladin.
Glad that most of the jobs so far seem to have multiple uses...and heres hoping the community does start walling them into cookie cutter builds or completely turning against a job type.
Thinking about (in retail anyway) leveling Marauder as well, at least to have access to defender and disorient (throwing dust in someones face sounds like a gladiator). More of a violent tank than Paladin.
Glad that most of the jobs so far seem to have multiple uses...and heres hoping the community does start walling them into cookie cutter builds or completely turning against a job type.
I guess I need to start thinking about XIV in terms of group vs group combat. That jellyfish attack leve proved that multiple tanks will probably be necessary and groups will need to change placement/ tactics on the fly. So maybe every job will have a place at all times?
Wishful thinking maybe, but it seems like this is how things will play out post level 10.
Wishful thinking maybe, but it seems like this is how things will play out post level 10.
CcrooK Quoting myself i think you guys missed my post.
Also you gain skill with dmg spells like fire/thunder/etc...
The Selfcast spells give like 100-150 Conjurer skillpoints like 1/10.
The Damage spells give random skillpoints like 4/10.
Gromph said:
Also you gain skill with dmg spells like fire/thunder/etc...
The Selfcast spells give like 100-150 Conjurer skillpoints like 1/10.
The Damage spells give random skillpoints like 4/10.
LowParry
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Gromph said:
Must have. I could of sworn it wasn't working for me. I'll watch for it next time for sure. I really hope to see a summoner class. That's why I thinking if I stick with casting classes, the end result will come to that. Now if they can just fix that MP problem, I'm set.
Beta testing for FINAL FANTASY XIV will be conducted follows:
Test Schedule
Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. (PDT)
* Testers from all regions may log in during the above times.
The next beta test is scheduled to begin on Tue., July 27, 2010 at 2:00 a.m., and will last until Wed., July 28, 2010 at 0:00 a.m. (GMT)
Test Schedule
Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. (PDT)
* Testers from all regions may log in during the above times.
The next beta test is scheduled to begin on Tue., July 27, 2010 at 2:00 a.m., and will last until Wed., July 28, 2010 at 0:00 a.m. (GMT)
Zomba13
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I dunno if I'll stay up till 3am for the next test again. I'll be on tomorrow during the day (UK daytime) most definitely. I'm kinda shattered already today having to walk to town in the heat to pick up my 360 S and then walk back taking my old 360 and a bunch of games and stuff.
IonicSnake
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So 3-4 hours until it's up? Downloaded and installed the new update, doesn't seem that big, it got done in a few seconds.
IonicSnake
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Corum said:
Sorry, that I did.
excelforward
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Ugh, I need to stop reading this. I get too excited. >.<
--- Added: 07/26/2010 ---
- Load issues with the client software have been addressed.
- We are aware of the following issue and therefore it does not need to be reported:
→ Some equipment is available to use even when the recommended level has not been attained.
[Resolved Issues]
-- Added: 07/26/2010 ---
- The client may crash during a gathering guildleve.
- The server may crash during battle.
- In some specific circumstances, character data is not properly saved and the following may occur:
・ Log-in/log-out and Teleport/Return commands become unavailable.
・ Character data is rolled back.
- Load issues with the client software have been addressed.
- We are aware of the following issue and therefore it does not need to be reported:
→ Some equipment is available to use even when the recommended level has not been attained.
[Resolved Issues]
-- Added: 07/26/2010 ---
- The client may crash during a gathering guildleve.
- The server may crash during battle.
- In some specific circumstances, character data is not properly saved and the following may occur:
・ Log-in/log-out and Teleport/Return commands become unavailable.
・ Character data is rolled back.
Teknoman said:
I would prefer a single tank (unless you're fighting a group of enemies) because if hate management is anything like it was in FFXI, the more people you have with the ability to pull hate, the harder it is to hold hate. I can't imagine what it would be like as PLD trying to hold hate with two other PLDs in the party.
I'm also thinking that you'll definitely see "recommended specs". I expect to see them early on, but at the very least you'll see them for endgame stuff. I imagine the best tank will use all of the emnity-generating and defensive abilities with maybe high-level Cure spells added for good measure. Almost like a super PLD?
The same goes for mage classes. I assume a hybrid of the mages classes will provide the "recommended specs" for WHM, RDM and BLM builds.
Corran Horn
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Damnit...guess Ill play today...but then SC2 comes outGromph said:
DrDogg said:
What's wrong with this? It works exactly like it's supposed to in FFXI. More than one PLD? Then hate would be bounced around between said Pallys. Like fighting Ultima in limbus. Usual method would be to use two plds and have hate bounce back and forth between the two. Although there's always one exceptional paladin that has no trouble maintaining hate even with another one or two present.
Corran Horn
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Can anyone re-post what the attributes (strength, intelligence etc.) specifically change?
I'm thinking of rolling a gladiator tomorrow and want to know what's useful although I can hazard a guess at Strength, Vitality and bit of Dexterity.
*Edit* Nevermind
STR - Physical Attack
DEX - Physical Accuracy
VIT - Physical Defence
INT - Magic Attack
MND - Magic Defence
Piety - Magic Accuracy
I'm thinking of rolling a gladiator tomorrow and want to know what's useful although I can hazard a guess at Strength, Vitality and bit of Dexterity.
*Edit* Nevermind
STR - Physical Attack
DEX - Physical Accuracy
VIT - Physical Defence
INT - Magic Attack
MND - Magic Defence
Piety - Magic Accuracy
Baloonatic
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Huzzah, I will finally get to play! I only just got past the boat section the week before last and haven't been able to get on since.
Not sure how it will run though. It was ok on my 460 but that broke last weekend so I'm back to my 4850
Not sure how it will run though. It was ok on my 460 but that broke last weekend so I'm back to my 4850
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