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Final Fantasy XIV Beta Discussion + Media
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Zomba13
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I keep getting these weird errors every so often. It doesn't crash or kick me though, just makes the screen dark and when I press the b (cancel) button it makes the back noise. I can still hear the music too. I was fighting an ewe (easy pray) and it happened and when I re-logged I was at 1hp.
EDIT: Happened again error (40000)4,32617. Anyone else had this happen? I think it may have something to do with the throwing or ranged weapons. I notice it happening not long after I use the javelin.
EDIT: Happened again error (40000)4,32617. Anyone else had this happen? I think it may have something to do with the throwing or ranged weapons. I notice it happening not long after I use the javelin.
Anyone online now to give me a pearl? I'm Saint Ravidrath, and will be logging in as soon as this Windows Update is done. 
Also, has anyone had problems with equipping skills? Last night I could remove them, but not add them back... which meant I was doing everything with Spirit Dart only.
Also, has anyone had problems with equipping skills? Last night I could remove them, but not add them back... which meant I was doing everything with Spirit Dart only.
did you try the drop down box above the skill list?Ravidrath said:Anyone online now to give me a pearl? I'm Saint Ravidrath, and will be logging in as soon as this Windows Update is done.
Also, has anyone had problems with equipping skills? Last night I could remove them, but not add them back... which meant I was doing everything with Spirit Dart only.
fizzelopeguss
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Zomba13 said:
I get it just running around, never used a ranged item.
I crashed today in the middle of a guildleve, which made me lose it forever.
That really pissed me off - if they're going to insist on making them scarce, then they need to make sure they can be resumed if you disconnect.
And while we're on the subject of Guildleves, they really need to make them accrue gradually. The 48 hours thing is completely arbitrary, and going to lead to reset creep and other annoying things.
That really pissed me off - if they're going to insist on making them scarce, then they need to make sure they can be resumed if you disconnect.
And while we're on the subject of Guildleves, they really need to make them accrue gradually. The 48 hours thing is completely arbitrary, and going to lead to reset creep and other annoying things.
notworksafe
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Or have them reset daily. What's the point of 48 hours? Hell, what's the point of limiting quests at all?
Ravidrath said:
What error message do you get when you crash?
notworksafe said:
Seriously. 2 real days is a bit much. 1 real day is pushing it.
They did say that they want the game set up in such a way that we can log on for an hour and still make good progress. Im not seeing much of that now but Im staying confident that it will change for the better.
Im hoping it will anyways :lol
notworksafe
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It feels a bit like a "we have no real endgame yet so we'll just force leveling to take longer while we work something out" sort of situation you see in many Korean MMOs. That's just a guess though.
bloodforge
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Really not feeling this game, doesn't help that they are forcing you to craft right now which I have no interest in doing at all.
notworksafe said:
Eh, I don't like the idea of making them unlimited, and I think on one would use the rest of the content if they did.
They're supposed to be "bonus" quests you get every so often... sort of like the rest system in WoW or whatever, only active.
You could gradually taper off the rewards, but that's a bit... mushy.
notworksafe
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Make your reset rate different based on how it's been since you were online, maybe?Ravidrath said:
fizzelopeguss
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Ravidrath said:
rest of the content in beta?, from what i've seen we've got story quests, which it seems like something you're gonna have to anyway.
Crafting, which i have zero interest in. but looks like the best thing since SWG to those that do. So they're sorted, those kind of players will be engrossed in that for years.
Guildleves.
And just running around killing shit.
On my chars i'm a bit stuck on where to go next.
Well, rule of thumb in an MMO...if that's all people are doing in your game, it's probably because it's the most fun thing, so allow players to do more of it.
If it's not a fun thing, and people are doing it purely because it's the only reasonable way to advance (WAR's Tor anroc). Then you can worry because your game has serious underlying issues.
Alex
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notworksafe said:
Oh, well, I think most people probably expected the game to stray from a top heavy experience, mostly to scatter the main bits and pieces throughout the leveling game and lots of exploration/side content. Although it's a severe issue that we're not seeing any of this yet, and I'm not optimistic enough to blame the beta or assume Blizzard, who barely patches, took the time to rig their game up in a custom manner outside of just world trimming.
Could easily be wrong, but looking at how they're clinging to XI thus far, I think it's fair to say the end game will be a very limited, very cult sort of deal without much maintained content. Closer to an old school JRPG than a modern MMO.
Actually I believe the timer is their to force people to group, of course the length right now doesn't work for casuals either.Ravidrath said:
6 hours would be great, forces people to group that want to do lots of levequests, gives the casuals their 1 hour a day gameplay. (and yes their are people like that)
Crafting is just as terrible as FF11, its kind of clever they try and hide behind the fact they have given us 3 options and a wait command, but beside the speed in which the options allow you to craft and the quality there isn't a safe way to craft.
It seems to make sense that if you take your time to craft something you would be less likely to fail but this doesn't seem to be the case.
They don't explain that when the orb of light changes colour (flashes colour) you need to wait until it becomes pure white for optimum success.
I am now rank 8 in blacsmith and can still fail on making a piece of copper plate this is just bullshit.
I'm hoping the crafting system isn't finished yet, if I level up a CLASS to make items it shouldn't be based on luck.
I am really pissy with this game today hence:-
It seems to make sense that if you take your time to craft something you would be less likely to fail but this doesn't seem to be the case.
They don't explain that when the orb of light changes colour (flashes colour) you need to wait until it becomes pure white for optimum success.
I am now rank 8 in blacsmith and can still fail on making a piece of copper plate this is just bullshit.
I'm hoping the crafting system isn't finished yet, if I level up a CLASS to make items it shouldn't be based on luck.
I am really pissy with this game today hence:-
I'm guessing it's gonna suck even more to get high end HQ stuff by the time end game rolls around.
I remember back in FFXI when I waited for the "perfect day" since supposedly the weather had something to do with how successful crafts came out,to try and get an HQ Hauberk.Gave my friend about 4-5 worth of ingredients to try and each one came out normal but then someone in my LS decided to try it for the hell of it and got it on the first and only try :lol
I remember back in FFXI when I waited for the "perfect day" since supposedly the weather had something to do with how successful crafts came out,to try and get an HQ Hauberk.Gave my friend about 4-5 worth of ingredients to try and each one came out normal but then someone in my LS decided to try it for the hell of it and got it on the first and only try :lol
Jinko said:
You serious?! They never explain that stuff abotu the colors at all! They just go here, synth this item, and hope it gets to 100% I like the game but when it came to the crafting... I was so lost and confused. I was like "FINE! I'll do your crafting, if it means to get new item"
It's not very casual friendly at all. Also I cannot post at their private forums at all :/
Everytime I get fed up with something in this game whether it be lag or game mechanics or that feeling of not knowing wtf Im supposed to do, I get up and go exploring and have the best time. Im sitting here at Tiger Helm Island just admiring it.
I really hope all my complaints get smoother over because this is a game that i REALLY want to play just based on art style and look. If the mechanics are there to back it up, im fucked.
I really hope all my complaints get smoother over because this is a game that i REALLY want to play just based on art style and look. If the mechanics are there to back it up, im fucked.
I agree, I like the combat but the crafting is awful and I often get lost because the game doesn't explain things at all, the market wards are plain bad & and the excessive guildleve timer can really that the wind out of things.Salaadin said:
On the plus side I recommend the botanists class, its super relaxing to play the logging minigame while exploring the land, so just go grab a hatchet in west hawkers alley and continue exploring.
Broadbandito
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So i got a beta code. Whats the fastest way of updating everything?
Broadbandito
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Valru said:
well through the installer it says 2 hours left. the .rar says 5 hours left
Guess I'll stick with my Roegadyn for now. Name is Veplerion Vifnir, if anyone sees me on I'd appreciate a LS invite.
I also have a character named Veladyncia Vifnir.
EDIT: I started Veladynica first and got her as a lancer up to 8... just started Veplerion, and I don't really want to play him. Is that a bad sign? :lol
I also have a character named Veladyncia Vifnir.
EDIT: I started Veladynica first and got her as a lancer up to 8... just started Veplerion, and I don't really want to play him. Is that a bad sign? :lol
bloodforge
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What sever are you guys on?
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