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Final Fantasy XIV |OT2| ARR: Phase 4 August.
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Broadbandito
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Anyone have one of those spare German keys?
2. 3 is, IIRC, the first PS3 phase -and- open to all FFXIV 1.0 owners.
RedQueensAce
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Looking forward to playing this when I get off work. Is this the same area as the last weekend's event was?
Yep, exact same area. This wont change until phase 3. You'll know its phase 3 because they'll announce it and there will be a break between phase 2 and 3.
After spending some time with this beta I'm just going to come out and say it.
This game is much better than FFXI, and is addicting, charming, a lot more polished now, and is just like from going from Hades (FFXI) to Heaven (FFXIV). Things are so quick, you don't spend all your life just doing fetch quests, you can sprint, you can go back to home nation without having warp scrolls or warp or dying, and the interface is great for controller and keyboard. Everything is so streamlined it just takes one massive leap over FFXI. When this game comes out, good riddance FFXI.
This game is much better than FFXI, and is addicting, charming, a lot more polished now, and is just like from going from Hades (FFXI) to Heaven (FFXIV). Things are so quick, you don't spend all your life just doing fetch quests, you can sprint, you can go back to home nation without having warp scrolls or warp or dying, and the interface is great for controller and keyboard. Everything is so streamlined it just takes one massive leap over FFXI. When this game comes out, good riddance FFXI.
To add to this, the combat is blazing in speed by comparison, you heal HP much faster, the graphics are gorgeous (also aesthetically), Fates are so darn FUN and it's much better than Campaign, Besieged, and or even Rieves. This is the true sequel everyone was wanting, and to be honest, I am quite stunned at how good this is, it far overlaps my expectations.
I concur.
That's is what is currently playing on my iPod.
There's access to dungeons??
Xux
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Damn, positive impressions are definitely refreshing. Makes the wait for Phase 3 even harder.
Damn, I didn't know this was up today for some reason. I spent half the day playing Lego Batman 2 lol, gonna hop onto FFXIV and play a little.
I haven't really played this game all that much (exams and hw near of the term) and been out of the loop on MMOs (played a bit of TERA before the f2p), what are some things I should know about this game? I feel really lost about quests and stuff and the battle system.
I haven't really played this game all that much (exams and hw near of the term) and been out of the loop on MMOs (played a bit of TERA before the f2p), what are some things I should know about this game? I feel really lost about quests and stuff and the battle system.
Riposte
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Sarutabaruta > Gustaberg > Ronfaure
This game is really beautiful at night. Running around with no hud is nice. I haven't even bothered doing content.
What they've done with the controller layout is interesting. It makes you wonder what it would have been like if it showed up in FFXI years ago. I wonder if they will adapt Valve's neat controller keyboard stuff for typing.
I've been mostly playing around in character creation (made five characters so far). I've only recently figured out that "face" is basically a set of categories for the other options. Probably the part I like the most is coming up with proper character names. I wished more people did that, it is aesthetically pleasing to me (and one hell of an upgrade over some of the names I've seen so far). I think I'll try and spread the lie that following racial name conventions gives you an experience bonus during the earlier levels. Silly rumor stuff like that existed back when FFXI came out, I wonder if the internet is still naive enough for it to get traction. What I'll probably end up doing in the main game is play with names off, like I did with 1.0.
I'm really hoping I can rename my old character. My plan is to have my old character to follow whatever storyline they provide (probably none) for those who were around before the Calamity and make a new one from the perspective of someone fresh. I think it won't make a difference at all though and that bugs me. Despite that, for my new character I think I'll make a Miqo'te Male. Worth it for their sit animation alone.
EDIT: What font is the main website using for its banners and stuff?
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/
EDIT: And another thing... if I were to rip some banners from the website for the OT, which form would you prefer?
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This game is really beautiful at night. Running around with no hud is nice. I haven't even bothered doing content.
What they've done with the controller layout is interesting. It makes you wonder what it would have been like if it showed up in FFXI years ago. I wonder if they will adapt Valve's neat controller keyboard stuff for typing.
I've been mostly playing around in character creation (made five characters so far). I've only recently figured out that "face" is basically a set of categories for the other options. Probably the part I like the most is coming up with proper character names. I wished more people did that, it is aesthetically pleasing to me (and one hell of an upgrade over some of the names I've seen so far). I think I'll try and spread the lie that following racial name conventions gives you an experience bonus during the earlier levels. Silly rumor stuff like that existed back when FFXI came out, I wonder if the internet is still naive enough for it to get traction. What I'll probably end up doing in the main game is play with names off, like I did with 1.0.
I'm really hoping I can rename my old character. My plan is to have my old character to follow whatever storyline they provide (probably none) for those who were around before the Calamity and make a new one from the perspective of someone fresh. I think it won't make a difference at all though and that bugs me. Despite that, for my new character I think I'll make a Miqo'te Male. Worth it for their sit animation alone.
EDIT: What font is the main website using for its banners and stuff?
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/
EDIT: And another thing... if I were to rip some banners from the website for the OT, which form would you prefer?
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Munba
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The first one for me.
The font seems 'Gill Sans MT Condensed',
http://fonts.radio-electronics.co/fonts/preview/1832.png
Riposte
Member
The OT I'm aiming for is going to be extensive and very image heavy. I'm working on streamlining it, but I don't think I'm going to back down from its size. Don't get me wrong though: it is not too crazy and should fit in one post. I've already drawn a layout on paper, so I have a good idea what it is going to look like. I think now is the time to start looking for someone who can implement the really slick art for the OT I have in mind... I imagine it will be a lot of work. I'm really aiming to make a spectacular OT, one others will aim for when making their own. I took this on not because I wanted to be the face of FFXIV (though I do like it and will play it obviously), but because I wanted the challenge of doing a good job. If it goes well and I find the process rewarding, I'll probably get into making more.
But getting back to the OT itself, I'm afraid I'll miss stuff though. Like details that must be covered within individual topics: combat system, crafting system (which I haven't touched yet), etc. Maybe you can lend a hand.
For starters, what are the things that must be hit on for a piece covering the combat system as a whole? Let's ignore the class/job system, that is its own thing. Broadly speaking here are the five-six points that come to mind (don't be afraid to get more specific):
-Auto-attack + Abilities + Lock-on (i.e. "This is MMORPG combat") - will briefly touch on "global cooldown" here I suppose.
-Party size
-MP/TP management/regen system
-Combos
-Limit Break (whatever that will look like)
-PvP (even if it isn't implemented at launch, we know that PvP will have separate abilities unlocked in a different way)
But getting back to the OT itself, I'm afraid I'll miss stuff though. Like details that must be covered within individual topics: combat system, crafting system (which I haven't touched yet), etc. Maybe you can lend a hand.
For starters, what are the things that must be hit on for a piece covering the combat system as a whole? Let's ignore the class/job system, that is its own thing. Broadly speaking here are the five-six points that come to mind (don't be afraid to get more specific):
-Auto-attack + Abilities + Lock-on (i.e. "This is MMORPG combat") - will briefly touch on "global cooldown" here I suppose.
-Party size
-MP/TP management/regen system
-Combos
-Limit Break (whatever that will look like)
-PvP (even if it isn't implemented at launch, we know that PvP will have separate abilities unlocked in a different way)
FlutterPuffs
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Guys,
So where can I get the beta client? Registered but I can't find it anywhere.
So where can I get the beta client? Registered but I can't find it anywhere.
it's a closed beta, unless they sent an email saying you're in you can't go inside the beta forums to download, since the link is in the forums
FlutterPuffs
Member
Yeah, i just found it in the forums. Thanks.
Quadaess Suikun
Member
Did you attune with the main Aetheryte in Gridania plaza? You unlock Return when you do that.
Yeah, I did. I hit Return and it asks me if I want to return to Gridania, but when I hit Yes, nothing happens. I just have to use Teleport instead. Oh well.
Finally hit 15. If anyone wants to party up later with someone who is a newb, let me know :-D
Buggy Loop
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Wow, is this the least leaked MMO beta ever? I just want to see screens/videos
Like that wood area during night time and until the sun appears.
Like that wood area during night time and until the sun appears.
Wow, is this the least leaked MMO beta ever? I just want to see screens/videos
Like that wood area during night time and until the sun appears.
Pretty much, if you get caught your account will be banned, for those with 1.0 and FFXI characters its enough of a deterrent lol.
I'm sure this thread will be full of screens in a couple weeks when phase 3 starts.
LowParry
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SnakeLinkSonic
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I will bomb the hell out of this thread with pics (not really, but maybe).
This thread is gonna crack in half when the NDA lifts. I'll be right beside you.
Alot of us are in the same boat. Phase 3 determines the fate of this game for alot.
No, they'll still be under NDA. Technically, you can't post them, ever.
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