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Final Fantasy XIV |OT4| Welcome, PS4 users!
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So to make things clear, I bought the FFXIV collection's edition when it was on sale on PSN a couple months ago but I didn't touch it after because I wanted to save the 30-day trial for the PS4 version. Do I have to download the game on PS3 first, log in, and then transfer over to PS4? There's no way to skip the PS3 step? I gave my PS3 away to my cousin and I really don't want her to waste her time downloading the game and logging in just for my sake. 
SirMossyBloke
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Just finished the Tam Tamara dungeon quest. Went really well. Never had a healer literally stand right next to me during the whole quest though. Figured he'd put himself in unneeded danger at that point. Still, he did a good job and we all sailed through it.
So to make things clear, I bought the FFXIV collection's edition when it was on sale on PSN a couple months ago but I didn't touch it after because I wanted to save the 30-day trial for the PS4 version. Do I have to download the game on PS3 first, log in, and then transfer over to PS4? There's no way to skip the PS3 step? I gave my PS3 away to my cousin and I really don't want her to waste her time downloading the game and logging in just for my sake.
I just did this today. You need to install it on your PS3 and activate the game on your account. As soon as you do that you can transfer to PS4 via the PC, but you need to download the game to your PS3.
Aside - any recommendations for a starter class? I wouldn't mind trying the healer but how are they for solo play?
Maybe he was on auto-follow?
Got it. Thanks.
DimmuBurgerKing
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Conjurer/White Mage solos pretty well, actually, thanks to Cleric Stance to buff your Stone and Aero spells' damage. You're not going to be blasting mobs down like an Archer or Thaumaturge, but you'll have plenty of survivability.
SirMossyBloke
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Maybe he was on auto-follow?
That's a thing? That's kinda creepy in a dark secluded dungeon.
panama chief
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soon as i boot back up i will. thank you.
Chatted to some GAF duders earlier after joining the free company (started a new character on Ultros). I'm Alyx Targaryen or whatever mishmash of lady characters I chose, . Still getting the hang of it but it's fun. USB keyboard for chat, pad for everything else, it's going okay. PSN is GolazoDan too.
. Still getting the hang of it but it's fun. USB keyboard for chat, pad for everything else, it's going okay. PSN is GolazoDan too.DimmuBurgerKing
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Very interesting. Going to try that soon. I put it on the shelf and started working on my crafting jobs after atma #5. lol
JumpJeff84
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Bought the PC version on a whim last night. Rolled a Mage, played for an hour. Nice and colorful, but so far seems pretty standard as far as MMOs go.
What is it that makes this game 'special', other than the Final Fantasy branding?
What is it that makes this game 'special', other than the Final Fantasy branding?
Yeah it was so discouraging never getting a single atma after several hours. So much time wasted doing fates. On the plus side, I have lots of flame seals I have no use for, haha.
Got one once, can't get any anymore. Maybe the jpn time I'm following is wrong.. Is it 3:36 there?
The story, the setting, and the general production values put into the game, really. They didn't just make a pretty world and call it a day. There's a full fledged story that is continuously expanded upon every patch. Every class, every job, has a unique storyline. Dungeons aren't just there for the sake of being there, they all have a history. Cities aren't just there to be a racial city. Every major story boss has a unique theme and location. The villains aren't just throwaway fodder who you ultimately kill. And so fourth.
Put simply, that Final Fantasy branding? Isn't just a branding. They gave it the same attention and care that any other game in the series would have.
Use the seals to buy venture tokens and send your retainers out! Quick ventures can get you all kinds of neat stuff, including a Leviathan mirror if you're super lucky.
Yeah it is. They're 12 hours ahead of me, so it's super easy to know the times. However, I tried it with server time and that seemed to work. Following Japan standard time wasn't yielding results.
Then again, might just be a coincidence that I got those two. I'll try more this evening.
Ohh, good idea! I was wondering how to send retainers out and was going to look it up when I played tonight.
If only I could be so lucky to get a Levi mirror. I still have to unlock that battle.
Octorockin'
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Well put! Final Fantasy XIV has been my first MMO experience, and I've enjoyed it quite well as a Final Fantasy game. Captivating art design, interesting lore, an engaging battle system, and a good soundtrack are qualities that draw me to many Final Fantasy games, and Final Fantasy XIV is one of those games.
PsihoPerihelion
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So, I'm dowloading the PS4 Beta right now and I want to know a couple of things:
- When does the PS4 beta ends?
- How much does the yearly subscription cost?
- Is one subscription per console or user? Me and another person use the PS4 in my house, so I don't know exactly how this works.
Thanks in advance.
- When does the PS4 beta ends?
- How much does the yearly subscription cost?
- Is one subscription per console or user? Me and another person use the PS4 in my house, so I don't know exactly how this works.
Thanks in advance.
ShogunDarius
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the beta is over, we are in early access right now, game launches monday.
asthmagasm
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Not sure if this a serious question since you added the lol at the end, but there's nothing in the overworld that can't be soloed. FATEs would be iffy but only boss FATEs. Part of the reason is there's almost no battle content that isn't instaced besides FATEs and treasure hunts and only the highest tiered map can't be soloed but can be done with three.
The world isn't dangerous at all and the only threats posed reside in instances which is where you'll spend a majority of your time (unless you like crafting and gathering).
Just for reference, I've played since 1.0 alpha so I'm not new to the game or just experiencing parts of the game.
PsihoPerihelion
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ShogunDarius
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What does that even mean? I can't play this?
If you are upgrading from PS3, or pre-ordered the PS4 game and got an early access code you can play the PS4 version now. If not, you have to wait until monday (and buy a copy of the game too).
What you are downloading right now is still needed to play the game though when it officially launches.
Please explain this sending retainers out on an adventure deal? Been away for a while.
What does that even mean? I can't play this?
What you are downloading is not the beta client. It's the client for retail users. You will not be able to play this without purchasing a copy of the game.
Retainers can be assigned their own level and class after completing a level 15 quest in one of the three major cities. They'll gain experience, have their own equipment set, and can bring back valuable items. The "Quick Exploration" option has been known to return some crazy stuff back, including endgame equipment and rare expensive items.
What does that even mean? I can't play this?
You have to pre-order/buy the game to play at this point.
Also, to answer your other questions: subscription is $12.99/mo for one character per server, $14.99/mo for multiple characters per server. Two different people can each have their own characters on the $14.99 plan.
You can have two different subscription accounts on the same ps4 but you'd have to use different psn accounts, buy two copies of the game, and pay two subs.
asthmagasm
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Everything is child's play until Titan hard mode, and then not again until T5. I haven't done anything but Hildebrand and the three new dungeons since 2.2 came out since I'm quitting but as far as vanilla goes, nothing is difficult until Titan HM.
CyclopsRock
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OK so I love the controls of the PS4 version, I think they work really well. The only thing I haven't quite got down is the map - it seems to be really clumsy compared to on PC, which makes sense to an extent, but I assume I must be doing something wrong as at the moment it's basically unusable. I always used to be able to pull up the map on the left and see where I was vs where my quest market was, but I can't actually work out how to get that up on the PS4 version. I just had to hand in a quest in Ul Duh and I only knew where to go because I recognised the little bit of the map I could see.
Also, playing on a Vita is pretty hard...
Also, playing on a Vita is pretty hard...
DimmuBurgerKing
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I'd agree with this. Not so much because Haukke Manor is particularly hard (it's not) but because it's the first dungeon that really makes you know your role, with bosses that give the DPS something to do besides wail away on the enemy. It's definitely my favorite lowbie dungeon! Always glad when it pops in my Low Duty Roulette.
Push the square button for the map.
I'm not sure exactly what you mean your problem is with the map. You can press square to open the map, and move around on it with the right stick. You can zoom in and out by holding L1 and moving the right stick. You can open up your quest journal, select a quest and view it on the map as well.
Big Chungus
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why all the good names gone? -_-
Well, the game has been out since August!
Mind elaborating a bit on the Vita being hard? Wife is thinking about getting this and one of the big draws is that she could mess around with it on the Vita after our son goes to bed.
PsihoPerihelion
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Oh fuck me with a freaking stick. I've been downloading this thinking it was a demo/beta/whatever and now I'm sad because I really wanted to try it before buying it (I just got a PS4 recently and had no time before)
Thanks for the responses, guys. I will go now to cry in a corner.
Ouch. Kinda expensive but if you can share characters on the $14.99 plan, then maybe I can convince one of my friends to jump into this and pay 50/50 for it.
Thanks for the responses, guys. I will go now to cry in a corner.
Ouch. Kinda expensive but if you can share characters on the $14.99 plan, then maybe I can convince one of my friends to jump into this and pay 50/50 for it.
The Vita binds a number of control options to the back touchpad, which makes it a bit difficult to control for long sessions. It is by no means impossible to play on the Vita (I healed the Lost City of Amdapor on it as a White Mage) but don't expect to do some of the hardest content.
It's probably adequate for your Wife I'd imagine. Especially if she's not doing Titan Extreme.
I'd agree with this. Not so much because Haukke Manor is particularly hard (it's not) but because it's the first dungeon that really makes you know your role, with bosses that give the DPS something to do besides wail away on the enemy. It's definitely my favorite lowbie dungeon! Always glad when it pops in my Low Duty Roulette.
This is what I meant. If you dont know how to play your role by Brayflox's Longstop, you'll run into some barriers.
That's what I was hoping. Long sessions and harder content will be on the PS4. Right now she plays our 3DS for an hour or so after he goes to bed and was thinking that she'd transition to that instead.
asthmagasm
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That makes more sense. I thought you meant as a difficulty curve for the story.
WeaponKnight
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Don't forget that you need to tie your Square account with the PSN account, so if you share it your friends will need to be logged into your PSN account to play, and you won't be able to play anything else online on your PS4 while they are at it.
Create an account on Guildwork, then click on Recruitment and fill out your application. Make sure you use your character name and NeoGAF name.
Then, go in-game and find someone with the <GAF> tag. Target them, push Square and View Company Profile. Then you just need to sumit an application and wait.
ShinMaruku
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I was told by my local gamestop that I would get a email with the code and all now I don't have it
Runs well, seems like maximum settings. Beautiful.
There are a few spots that really hit the framerate, especially Hawthorne Hut.
Looking in the general direction of the hut/aetheryte there really puts the hurting on the framerate.
Is that a tough spot for the pc as well?
Nah, coming from FFXI, i'm actually surprised how easy some of the boss battles have been. Pharos gave me a little trouble the first two times of course.
Yeah, any spot where giant amounts of people gather is always taxing. Revenant's Toll is another one.
Hawthorne Hut doesn't have a giant amount of people, in my opinion, that's what is weird about it. But yeah, if that spot is a framekiller on the pc as well...?
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