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In anticipation of the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test phase 3, a number of new sections have been added to the game manual.
- Linkshells
- Text Commands
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Text commands
Entering a text command starting with the / key allows players to change equipment, use abilities, and perform other various actions.
*During the Beta Test, the following text commands can be used.
/?
Displays the help message associated with that command. Works with abbreviated commands as well.
Format:
/? [text command]
Example:
/? action
Will display the help message for the /action command in the log window.
/chatmode
Sets the default chat mode.
When setting the chat mode to Tell, you will also need to designate the PC with whom to chat.
If you do not enter the chat mode to use, the currently set chat mode will be displayed.
Format:
/chatmode [chat mode]
Example:
/chatmode party
Will set the default chat mode to Party.
/action (/ac)
Performs a designated action on a designated character.
Cannot be used in areas where certain actions cannot be performed, or if you cannot remember the name of the action to perform.
Format:
/action [action name] [sub-command [target]
Sub-commands:
Main Hand (main) Performs an action equipped to the main hand.
Off Hand (sub) Performs an action equipped to the off hand.
Nothing Performs an action equipped to the main hand.
Example:
/action cure main me or /action cure me
Cures yourself with a Cure spell equipped to your main hand.
Note:
If you want to use an action equipped to your off hand, you will need to designate so with a sub-command.
Example:
/action shield bash sub [target]
If you want to use the action equipped to your off hand and you enter /action shield bash [target], the command will end in an error.
/equipaction (/eaction)
Equip an action to a slot.
If an action name is not entered, the action equipped to that slot will be unequipped. However, you cannot unequip class-specific actions.
You can designate any slot from 1 to 30.
Format:
/equipaction [slot number] [action name] [sub-command]
Sub-commands:
Main Hand (main) Performs an action equipped to the main hand.
Off Hand (sub) Performs an action equipped to the off hand.
Nothing Performs an action equipped to the main hand.
Example:
/equipaction 10 cure main or /equipaction 10 cure
Equips the Cure spell to the main hand and sets it to slot number 10.
Note:
If you want to equip an action to your off hand, you will need to designate so with a sub-command.
Example:
/equipaction 10 shield bash sub
If you need to equip the action to your off hand and you enter /equipaction 10 shield bash, the command will end in an error.
/equip
Equip an item to a gear slot. If an item name is not entered, the item equipped to that gear slot will be unequipped.
Format:
/equip [gear slot] [item name]
Gear Slots:
Main Hand (main)
Off Hand (sub)
Throwing weapon (throwing)
Pack (pack)
Pouch (pouch)
Head (head)
Body (body)
Body (clothing) (shirt)
Legs (legs)
Legs (clothing) (garment)
Hands (hands)
Feet (feet)
Waist (waist)
Neck (neck)
Right Ear (R.ear)
Left Ear (L.ear)
Right Wrist (R.wrist)
Left Wrist (L.wrist)
Right Index Finger (R.index)
Left Index Finger (L.index)
Right Ring Finger (R.ring)
Left Ring Finger (L.ring)
Example:
/equip main gladius
Equips a gladius to your main hand.
*During the Beta Test, performing the /equip and /equipaction commands multiple times in row may result in the actions performance being delayed.
Linkshells
Linkshells are community groups that can be created by any player using an item also known as a linkshell, which can be purchased from various NPCs. To join a linkshell, you must first be invited.
While your linkshell is equipped, you will be able to converse with other members of your linkshell over the Linkshell chat mode, regardless of where you are. When you have equipped a linkshell, that linkshells crest will be displayed beside your display name.
*A single character can join up to eight linkshells.
*A single linkshell can have a maximum of 128 members.
*A linkshells name can be up to 31 alphanumeric characters long.
Linkshell Administration
Linkshells are made up of masters, leaders, and members. Linkshell administration is only handled by masters and leaders.
Powers allotted to masters:
Disbanding the linkshell
Altering the linkshells crest
Inviting new members
Promoting members to leaders, demoting leaders to members
Exiling members and leaders from the linkshell
Powers allotted to leaders:
Inviting new members
Exiling members from the linkshell