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Final Fantasy XIV |OT| ARR: Alpha Closed. Beta mid-Feb
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Congrats man! I still need to get my act together and get some Ifrit equipment (and of course push Gladiator from 45 to 50).
staticneuron
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I apologize for not going on tonight. I had an issue with the family. I will be on tomorrow around midday.
Munba
Member
Producer Letter XXIV
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/36474-Letter-from-the-Producer-XXIV-(01-30-2012)
*reading the long list*
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/36474-Letter-from-the-Producer-XXIV-(01-30-2012)
*reading the long list*
Nice bits.
2x Instances lvl 50!
-NEW-
Implementation of player residences at inns
-NEW-
Implementation of replay feature for quest cutscenes
-NEW-
Implementation of logout bonus
Yay! for the Theater.
NEW-
Intra-city travel -NEW-
Implementation of system allowing for warping within each city-state
Finally !
Ability to conduct player search via text command
And inevitable...
2 weeks delay, so patch moved to end February.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Cutscene replay?!
I might cough up for a month just to watch the cutscenes again..
I might cough up for a month just to watch the cutscenes again..
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Oh neat we can get a goobue now? I got pissed at the billing so I gave up trying to log in. I guess I'll give it another shot lol.
Yup, the music is really cool/relaxing too. This patch should revitalize everyone still around again. Also I guess guardian aspect is being taken away in favor of whats basically rest exp?
Last of all, I’d like to talk about the merging of servers I’ve mentioned on the forums. This is something we’ll be doing to ensure that everyone has a chance to meet as many other players as possible and encourage embarking on adventures together. We’re currently looking into how to make this particularly effective for the European players distributed across all Worlds, as they are fewer in number than players from other regions.
The server merge is a temporary measure intended to help FFXIV progress. We’ll be reintroducing Worlds when the number of players demands it, and with relaunch of version 2.0.
We’re planning to allow for an adequate amount of time between when we release the information regarding the server merging and when we actually carry it out. But for now I’ll have to ask you to wait a little while for the details. Patch 1.21 is a much higher priority, so the merging won’t happen until sometime after it goes live.
Since we’re in the final phase of patch work, this letter kind of just zipped through things, but I also wanted to mention that in addition to the 1.21 environment, we’re also running 2.0 clients on the shop floor now. One of the things we’ve done so far is make sure that more character customization options will be going in the relaunch version. We’ll be releasing more info in the future, so keep an eye out for that as well!
End of February huh? Was hoping it wouldnt be that far off (its not that far, but would have been nice if it could have released sooner).
Last of all, I’d like to talk about the merging of servers I’ve mentioned on the forums. This is something we’ll be doing to ensure that everyone has a chance to meet as many other players as possible and encourage embarking on adventures together. We’re currently looking into how to make this particularly effective for the European players distributed across all Worlds, as they are fewer in number than players from other regions.
The server merge is a temporary measure intended to help FFXIV progress. We’ll be reintroducing Worlds when the number of players demands it, and with relaunch of version 2.0.
We’re planning to allow for an adequate amount of time between when we release the information regarding the server merging and when we actually carry it out. But for now I’ll have to ask you to wait a little while for the details. Patch 1.21 is a much higher priority, so the merging won’t happen until sometime after it goes live.
Since we’re in the final phase of patch work, this letter kind of just zipped through things, but I also wanted to mention that in addition to the 1.21 environment, we’re also running 2.0 clients on the shop floor now. One of the things we’ve done so far is make sure that more character customization options will be going in the relaunch version. We’ll be releasing more info in the future, so keep an eye out for that as well!
End of February huh? Was hoping it wouldnt be that far off (its not that far, but would have been nice if it could have released sooner).
You can pay with CC now.
IonicSnake
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Log in to S-E account.
Select Service > FFXIV > Option List > Update Payment Method > select credit card.
staticneuron
Member
djplaeskool
Member
I said, "Wow."
That's what I'm talking about.
IonicSnake
Banned
I need to beat ifrit and moog.
Me, I need all of that. After taking an extended break from the game, i'm ready to go.
staticneuron
Member
I just noticed this
I get the feeling this is going to mess with solo play.
I get the feeling this is going to mess with solo play.
InfiniDragon
Member
I'll be on late (around 10:30pm in Arizona) but if anyone needs a 50 Lancer for any of that stuff I'm down to try it.
If they don't drop Dalamud on Ishgard to keep it from ever opening, I expect it to open in 2.0.
Yoshida already confirmed Ishgard is coming in 2.0, until then we are just going to keep getting teases to what's really in there. Bet we get a nice preview of the politics of Ishgard with the Paladin and Dragoon storylines, Paladin for Pro Ishgard propaganda, and Dragoon for the anti-ishgard (Since becoming an aspect of dragon kin is probably going to be frowned upon for that group).
Yoshi said they have the client running... but damn him, he should release a video!
djplaeskool
Member
Mmm...consecrated chocolate...
staticneuron
Member
Didn't they mention a new graphics engine for 2.0? Considering this is around the same time they plan on releasing a PS3 version, I wonder if this is good news or bad news.
Its good news. The previous engine was actually hamstrung by PS3 limitations, and despite those limitations in place they still had problems with RAM, which was the original reason it didn't launch at the same time the PC did. New engine is tailor made for MMO environment and supposedly allows far more flexibility for the user to tweak what he or she wants to see and how much. They are going to hard code some specific limitations into the PS3 release (get those ironed out during or leading up to the PS3 beta) but those limitations will no longer be present on the PC release. One example Yoshida mentioned with the new engine compared to the old one is that the old one has a hard coded 50 player instance limit, the engine will not allow you see more then 50 players or NPCs at any one time, which directly limits how large a scale he can or will make the game. (Imagine Warzone PvP with a 50 character limit despite it being open world/zoned. Or a beastman raid similar to besieged from FFXI. There would be mobs you could never see, Helpful NPC's or even players you wouldn't know were there, but they might see you). This is going to be changed so you can dial back or add more people you can see specifically at any time, thus allowing you increase performance by limiting how many you see, or increasing it if you got a beefier PC. The funny thing about this horrendous limitation is even FFXI had this configuration in by default even if the actual amount was limited.
The new engine is also incorporating a new lighting engine, how much it will change performance or the look of the game is unknown at this point but from what little I have seen I think it will be for the better. He mentioned how geometry will actually have dynamic shadows this time due to the new lighting engine, instead of baked into the textures. This should make some areas that have a lot of trees darker, but since almost every zone is getting changed from the ground up, nothing is going to look exactly the same anyways so it should all feel new. Hopefully Yoshida will give us a taste of what the new graphics are going to look like, even if its only a test render.
staticneuron
Member
Thank you for that. My fears have been put to rest. I am now hyped again.
[patch1.20c] 1.20c Patch Notes
　
System
[dev1300] The item search feature now allows players to distinguish HQ and materia-enhanced items.
Search results will now display HQ designations and the number of materia attached to an item. Further details such as materia type and attributes can be viewed by placing the cursor over the item.
* The difference in attributes between equipped gear and examined gear will not be displayed.
Resolved Issues
The following known issues have been addressed:
An issue wherein the BGM for the Good King Moggle Mog XII battle occasionally did not play back as intended.
An issue wherein the synthesis ability Hasty Hand was being displayed in a fixed position.
Known Issues
An issue with the item search function wherein help text for a piece of materia would show its lowest rather than actual attribute values.
An issue with the item search function wherein materia values for gear with more than one of the same materia are displayed independently rather than totaled.
　
System
[dev1300] The item search feature now allows players to distinguish HQ and materia-enhanced items.
Search results will now display HQ designations and the number of materia attached to an item. Further details such as materia type and attributes can be viewed by placing the cursor over the item.
* The difference in attributes between equipped gear and examined gear will not be displayed.
Resolved Issues
The following known issues have been addressed:
An issue wherein the BGM for the Good King Moggle Mog XII battle occasionally did not play back as intended.
An issue wherein the synthesis ability Hasty Hand was being displayed in a fixed position.
Known Issues
An issue with the item search function wherein help text for a piece of materia would show its lowest rather than actual attribute values.
An issue with the item search function wherein materia values for gear with more than one of the same materia are displayed independently rather than totaled.
Munba
Member
I think we'll see that in the next LIVE Producer Letter... i bet in march.
SuperLurker
Member
Allowing the search to show HQ and materia'd items pretty much instantly cleared out one of my bazaars that had been full for months. I didn't change any prices, just logged on to a couple million gil.
I hope before or when 2.0 hits, XIV gets a title screen animation similar to XIII and XIII-2. Just gives that little extra feel to the games to let you know its something from Square.
Also the battle music used in Shposhae needs to appear elsewhere. Its too good to be confined to a level 15 dungeon.
Also the battle music used in Shposhae needs to appear elsewhere. Its too good to be confined to a level 15 dungeon.
Munba
Member
Totally agree. And so the music in the patcher (it's not in the game isn't it?).
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Hmmm...I miiiiiiiight be delayed a tad.....
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Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Ehehehehe......
I actually just scored a new job assignment this week so I might be a bit delayed until the weekend because of that anyway.
Also, I'm actually considering flying up to that LA gaf dinner thing since Ravid's gonna be there (and visit my SF buddies while I'm there).
SuperLurker
Member
Checked my account just for the hell of it...
Well hello there!
Well hello there!
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Checked my account just for the hell of it...
Well hello there!
hi five. Let's do this.
Checked my account just for the hell of it...
Well hello there!
Its funny...i've been in the beta for a couple months now, yet I havent played online.
Finally. Looks like I"m reinstalling tonight.
staticneuron
Member
Hey! I am planning on being at the LA meetup... no one wants to see me!
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I'm still not 100% yet. It would depend on if we actually finish everything on Friday as scheduled, so I wouldn't know till Friday night lol.
Hey! I am planning on being at the LA meetup... no one wants to see me!
Hehe, I would!
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