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Final Fantasy XIV |OT| ARR: Alpha Closed. Beta mid-Feb
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staticneuron
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Munba said:About pets and mounts:
And yay for Goblin Balloon BrigadeI just can see it in the sky, one day lol.
It would be cool if they offered both. Animals that can be rented by anyone for a reasonable price and a "Beast Tamer" type of job where you can find/raise choco's and other creatures on your own.
I played this game for the first time a whole lot last night.
I absolutely loved it. I know they're changing the combat next week, but I found it to be very satisfying (only played solo). Lack of auto attack was my only big complaint, and that's getting fixed in 1.18, so yay!
I did a little bit of mining. I don't really understand the mining mini-game thing, but I liked that it was more than just click + loot that other MMOs do. I'm sure I'll hate it when I have to get a bunch of ore and this process takes forever.
This is the only MMO, besides FFXI, where the story is actually interesting to me. I started in Ul'dah and finished the first quest line. I can't wait to see what happens next. Seems to be a lot of political intrigue. Reminds me a bit of San d'Oria.
I might make a new character for the other cities to see their stories. I'm most visually attracted by Limsa Lominsa. I've always loved oceans. I might just put up with it being empty if the story is good enough. Ul'dah had an interesting plot, but there's too much running around indoors in hallways and stuff. I feel like I never get to see the sun.
The jobs are weird. I was expecting something closer to FFXI, but it seems they're kind of a mix of different FFXI jobs. I have no idea what I want to be in the long run. I wanted to play a WHM again, but I neither of the magic classes seems to be that.
I used my PS3 controller and it works great. My only problem is trying to target something specific when there's a lot of target-able things around. I'll probably just have to switch to my mouse real quick for those cases.
The game stutters in town for me... which is a shame since I'll have to turn some settings down. It looks great.
I can't wait to play some more tonight. I'll need to look for a socially active Linkshell at some point too. I see people, but this game is so quiet. I imagine, besides the lack of players, it's like FFXI was where shouts were almost always just people trying to sell or were looking for a party - unlike other MMOs where people talk about the most random things in the shouts/global chats.
I had a question.
I hit a button on my controller accidentally at some point in combat. It kind of locked me into some other mode. I mean, it was telling me I couldn't perform a skill or something. I have no idea what that was. It eventually went away. Any idea what it could be and how I can get out of that if I hit it again by mistake?
EDIT: Battle Regimen maybe?
I absolutely loved it. I know they're changing the combat next week, but I found it to be very satisfying (only played solo). Lack of auto attack was my only big complaint, and that's getting fixed in 1.18, so yay!
I did a little bit of mining. I don't really understand the mining mini-game thing, but I liked that it was more than just click + loot that other MMOs do. I'm sure I'll hate it when I have to get a bunch of ore and this process takes forever.
This is the only MMO, besides FFXI, where the story is actually interesting to me. I started in Ul'dah and finished the first quest line. I can't wait to see what happens next. Seems to be a lot of political intrigue. Reminds me a bit of San d'Oria.
I might make a new character for the other cities to see their stories. I'm most visually attracted by Limsa Lominsa. I've always loved oceans. I might just put up with it being empty if the story is good enough. Ul'dah had an interesting plot, but there's too much running around indoors in hallways and stuff. I feel like I never get to see the sun.
The jobs are weird. I was expecting something closer to FFXI, but it seems they're kind of a mix of different FFXI jobs. I have no idea what I want to be in the long run. I wanted to play a WHM again, but I neither of the magic classes seems to be that.
I used my PS3 controller and it works great. My only problem is trying to target something specific when there's a lot of target-able things around. I'll probably just have to switch to my mouse real quick for those cases.
The game stutters in town for me... which is a shame since I'll have to turn some settings down. It looks great.
I can't wait to play some more tonight. I'll need to look for a socially active Linkshell at some point too. I see people, but this game is so quiet. I imagine, besides the lack of players, it's like FFXI was where shouts were almost always just people trying to sell or were looking for a party - unlike other MMOs where people talk about the most random things in the shouts/global chats.
I had a question.
I hit a button on my controller accidentally at some point in combat. It kind of locked me into some other mode. I mean, it was telling me I couldn't perform a skill or something. I have no idea what that was. It eventually went away. Any idea what it could be and how I can get out of that if I hit it again by mistake?
EDIT: Battle Regimen maybe?
Rentahamster
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You hit the emote button on your controller. (I think it's square on the PS pad)
If you're stuck in battle regimen mode, go back into passive mode and then back into active mode.
If you're stuck in battle regimen mode, go back into passive mode and then back into active mode.
Thanks! I was frantically pressing everything on my controller when I was stuck. I almost died in front of someone who was mining or something, which would have been embarrassing.Rentahamster said:
EDIT: Though I'm sure they wouldn't have been paying attention. That mining mini game!
More interview questions posted today. These fluff pieces do give abit more insight into the current development process XIV is undergoing than most would think.
Also apparently Yoshi-P is a baller, shot caller, and used to PK alot. Mentions PVP multiple times in relation to lalafells and other games.
Oh yeah:
You previously mentioned that you guys are working on redesigning the areas. Are you more focused on changing the geography or the design?
Yoshida: Changes will be made to both the geography and the design of the areas. Some areas will be changed rather drastically, so I'd love if you all could discuss how you think the changes will be made while you're all looking forward to it.
Also apparently Yoshi-P is a baller, shot caller, and used to PK alot. Mentions PVP multiple times in relation to lalafells and other games.
Oh yeah:
You previously mentioned that you guys are working on redesigning the areas. Are you more focused on changing the geography or the design?
Yoshida: Changes will be made to both the geography and the design of the areas. Some areas will be changed rather drastically, so I'd love if you all could discuss how you think the changes will be made while you're all looking forward to it.
Cmagus said:
They are adding quest hubs either in the next patch in the next couple large patches. The changes the Producer is outlining is about reshaping the whole world based on people's complaints, the hubs are the equvalent of adding a building in the middle of the field and only marginally changes the geometry of the games zones without really touching the main issues with it. The changes the Producer is trying to pull off is redesign the entire world map to add more uniqueness into each zone while also making them less cumbersome to traverse (he specifically mentioned Black Shroud was the #1 priority on the changes list when he first mentioned the idea). For instance have each sub region give off their own special characteristics or quality, have their own mini 'monument' that shows off the region and makes it clearly different then the other sub regions. He also mentioned some of the world shaping ideas were being implemented because of Jump being added to the game and that certain zones (black Shroud) needed a make over just to make jump possible.
Redoing the world really shows how far they're willing to go to improve the game, I think... that is a pretty massive undertaking, and something that was a complete non-starter in XI.
The main thing I'd like to see in the geographic changes are actual landmarks to orient oneself by, but also break up the terrain and have things to look at and look for. It's as much a design issue as it is an aesthetic one.
The main thing I'd like to see in the geographic changes are actual landmarks to orient oneself by, but also break up the terrain and have things to look at and look for. It's as much a design issue as it is an aesthetic one.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yep, that is one of the big signs that they are taking this seriously.Ravidrath said:
SEGAvangelist
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Which server is the neogaf guild on? Just got a cheap Collector's edition of the game.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Lindblum, but there's hardly anyone on nowadays.Team Vernia said:
Quadaess Suikun
Member
But that Russian interview is just a humorous fake. The Russian team does not even exist lol
Munba
Member
1.18 other adjustments list:
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/topics/detail?id=4219fb1a0da1eba16c0d0496d727f16b62aef351
All good stuff. Bye bye Fatigue!
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/topics/detail?id=4219fb1a0da1eba16c0d0496d727f16b62aef351
All good stuff. Bye bye Fatigue!
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
So Hvinire challenged me at SF4.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/16129-The-Community-Teams-interview-Yoshida-in-Japan!?p=227659&viewfull=1#post227659
I need his XBL gamertag so we can get this shit on. I know you guys read gaf, PM me!
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/16129-The-Community-Teams-interview-Yoshida-in-Japan!?p=227659&viewfull=1#post227659
Hvinire said:
I need his XBL gamertag so we can get this shit on. I know you guys read gaf, PM me!
staticneuron
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Kyoufu said:
All you need is patience. You can grind at a decent pace.
Unknown Soldier said:
That's still one of my favorite memories of playing. Back in the good ol' days(?), before we had these new-fangled aggro marks over the enemies, or enmity-doodads to juggle hate. I like exploring, hopefully there will be more unique zones added to explore.
Kyoufu said:
Yes you can, or at least will be able to once the guild leve revamps go through. Now those are going to be tailored towards soloing (you can still party with them, but it would be better to hit up a dungeon or field party after the fixes are done).
There isnt any official place to download the client atm.
Finally raise animations and a lowered rank required for it.
Whats the difference between raise and resurrect?
EDIT: And now a topic pops up with some guy whining about raise being set to too low a rank. Glad the higher rank spells are exclusive.
Rentahamster
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One is a CON spell, the other is a THM spell.Teknoman said:
Lumpy Onion
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TheFatOne said:
July 22.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
New info on repairs:
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/topics/detail?id=7da5e02bc548eb716fd549102886f25c0f7e693d
It's about time.
Patch 1.18 will usher in a host of crowd-pleasing improvements to the repair system, such as large-scale revisions to recipes and adjustments to the rate of success.
Simplifying Repairs
Patch 1.18 will see all repair materials replaced with a universal item called dark matter. Dark matter comes in five grades, each of which can be used to repair equipment whose optimal rank falls within a certain range. As long as the range is correct, dark matter can be used to repair equipment of any class.
Repair Material Description
Grade 1 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 1-10.
Grade 2 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 11-20.
Grade 3 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 21-30.
Grade 4 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 31-40.
Grade 5 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 41-50.
* Dark matter can be obtained from vendor NPCs, as guildleve rewards, and through gathering.
Repair System Adjustments
From patch 1.18 onwards, repairs will always be successful when made by those who possess sufficient rank in the appropriate skill. Furthermore, the chance of conducting repairs without expending materials will increase slightly overall.
NPC Repairs
In order to improve the usability of NPC repairs, the fee for such services will be greatly reduced.
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/topics/detail?id=7da5e02bc548eb716fd549102886f25c0f7e693d
It's about time.
Patch 1.18 will usher in a host of crowd-pleasing improvements to the repair system, such as large-scale revisions to recipes and adjustments to the rate of success.
Simplifying Repairs
Patch 1.18 will see all repair materials replaced with a universal item called dark matter. Dark matter comes in five grades, each of which can be used to repair equipment whose optimal rank falls within a certain range. As long as the range is correct, dark matter can be used to repair equipment of any class.
Repair Material Description
Grade 1 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 1-10.
Grade 2 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 11-20.
Grade 3 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 21-30.
Grade 4 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 31-40.
Grade 5 Dark Matter Universal repair material. Use to repair equipment for class ranks 41-50.
* Dark matter can be obtained from vendor NPCs, as guildleve rewards, and through gathering.
Repair System Adjustments
From patch 1.18 onwards, repairs will always be successful when made by those who possess sufficient rank in the appropriate skill. Furthermore, the chance of conducting repairs without expending materials will increase slightly overall.
NPC Repairs
In order to improve the usability of NPC repairs, the fee for such services will be greatly reduced.
Munba
Member
Grand Companies are coming!
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/topics/detail?id=4cda374753c1916d70aa8af3221ed5b0f3720e00
The Game is going to take shape, woot!
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/topics/detail?id=4cda374753c1916d70aa8af3221ed5b0f3720e00
The Game is going to take shape, woot!
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