tiggerkiddo
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We should just make a FAQ post
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Final Fantasy XIV |OT4| Welcome, PS4 users!
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Nothing1016
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Just bought the PS3 version for $20. Sooo all I need to do is go to mog station to upgrade to the PS4 version right? How is the archer/bard class and which race is the best fit?
Looks like you just volunteered.
You have to install and start the game on PS3 and go through attaching the game to your account before you can do anything on Mogstation.
crackbabyjr
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Isn't that what the OP is for? Looks like you failed in your duty just like your Summoner DPS.
Just kidding 
I recommend saving your money for accessories (Rings,Wrist,Necks, etc)
You'll get a lot of equipment from dungeons starting at the level 15 story quest, but accessories are a less common, so you'll need to supplement what drops you get.
tiggerkiddo
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Nah, I made the thread, my work here is done.
Isn't that what the OP is for? Looks like you failed in your duty just like your Summoner DPS.Just kidding
Don't worry, the FC largely asks me to play WHM now since everyone else hates to heal..=D
DarkLordMalik
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Yeh, that's what i was doing for now. I haven't really gotten much accessories but plenty of Gear.
Is there any use of doing the Guildheist and Levequests? Levequests especially seem boring to me while Guildheists aren't so bad but usually lack in variety.
tiggerkiddo
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Might as well unlock all the guildhests because you have to do them in the story eventually.
Guildhests are essentially a tutorial, but I recommend doing them because they offer good experience. Both for the first time as a class and as a Duty Roulette
Levequests are meant as generic quests for leveling. Most people use them for crafting and gathering, but they're pretty good XP for any type. They're great for when you're like waiting for the DPS queues and need something to do.
Do guildhests, you need to have them done for the main storyline.
tiggerkiddo
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Just save your leves for gathering or crafting jobs.
DarkLordMalik
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Thanks! I have done every Guildhest so far so i guess i will keep doing as many as i can.
You have to switch classes to craft. If you're just sticking to just your story/starter class quests you won't be able to craft.
Once you reach lv 10 in your starter class you gain the ability to join the guilds spread out in each starter city. Joining a guild will grant you a new weapon; equip the weapon you got and speak with the guild leader to start your first class quest. To lv up the class you you can craft items from your crafting log and complete levequest. The same principles apply to the gathering classes.
Haman Karn
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Thanks to everyone on the extremes train earlier!
Isn't that what the OP is for? Looks like you failed in your duty just like your Summoner DPS.Just kidding
Oh man....
Doctor_Thomas
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So, regarding my past experiences with party interactions, I think my biggest problem is that having never played a game like this, I completely misunderstood what the role I was supposed to be doing was. I have thought it was a "power attack" sort of thing, but after reading up and trying to learn the basics more, it seems my main focus is attracting enemy attention while absorbing damage, allowing the DPS to do their thing, while the healer basically feed me HP back. I had definitely approached it the wrong way.
Flash, to start, followed up with fast blade to savage blade seems to be the "go to" advice
Flash, to start, followed up with fast blade to savage blade seems to be the "go to" advice
Also (usually) face the enemies away from everyone
lazybones18
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time for me to enter another dungeon. Too bad I have to wait until tomorrow >_<
tiggerkiddo
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Very doable. I play as WHM on pad with no issues.
TargetDummy81
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Ended up rolling with my Pugilist. Of the three I considered it is the more unique since most other MMO's have a warrior / archer class.
Game looks good and have to say I enjoy being able to play a MMO with a controller so far.
Along with beating up random monsters with my fists / feet.
Game looks good and have to say I enjoy being able to play a MMO with a controller so far.
Along with beating up random monsters with my fists / feet.
Really need to pick up a keyboard for my ps4. The onscreen keyboard works fine for what it is but I still end up juggling menus trying to go back and fourth between doing things in chat and playing the game. Beyond that I'm enjoying my time with it so far and can't be anything but impressed by how they mapped the controls to the controller. Making steady progress with my archer, keep thinking about the game when I'm not playing it which is rare compared to the other mmos I've tried in recent years. Nice to be playing a game like this again, going to try my best to stick with it.
Some got twoIs Fantasia a one time thing or can it be purchased in the game? Looking forward to editing my character
But that's it for now
iirc
it was mentioned that there may be more in the future
Revolutionary
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I tried this out initially and it did nothing for me. Tried it out again an hour ago and was stunned to receive an atma close to the theorized time (10 minutes before). But then I received another one shortly after... several hours before the theorized time.
I don't know - I don't think it's accurate. At least, not for my server (Leviathan).
In any case, I'm currently 8/12 so my nightmare is getting close to ending.
If I buy the subscription now, will I get it right away? Also will I lose my trial period?
You won't lose your trial period.
If you purchase a subscription now, it will be "added on" to your current free-trial membership, and be billed when it expires.
Edit - Sorry, I thought you meant being charged.
Are you sure you get everything right away, jiggle? I thought the Veteran Rewards only came into play when you're successfully charged, which he shouldn't be if he's still on the trial. I know when I was on the initial "free" days back on launch, I never received anything until after it ended and my subscription was activated [unless I'm not remembering it properly].
Yeah u get everything right away
Oh god. No way.
RIP Emote Glitch PS4 players missed all the fun
darkiguana
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You get to your first dungeon/ instance around lvl 15. You can do guildhest at level 10, those are mini dungeons that are geared to help you get used to working with a party.
Yes it is called duty finder, you get access to it once you unlock your first dungeon. you do not have to ask around manually.
BG t9 video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb3MAb1wg5A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb3MAb1wg5A
mullet2000
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Ok guys.
I've never played an MMO in my life. I'm considering picking this up on PS4, but I'm not sure if I'd like it or not. So a few questions:
1) How friendly is the game for a newcomer to the genre
2) What's a reference point for me for how the game plays. People called FF12 a "single player MMO" a lot when that came out, is that accurate? I quite liked FF12.
3) How easy/fun is the game to play largely alone? I don't have friends playing the game, and, quite frankly I have a hard time committing to certain times to play so it's not easy for me to play with a set group at set times.
Add in any useful info for a newcomer like me if you think it's relevant. Thanks in advance.
I've never played an MMO in my life. I'm considering picking this up on PS4, but I'm not sure if I'd like it or not. So a few questions:
1) How friendly is the game for a newcomer to the genre
2) What's a reference point for me for how the game plays. People called FF12 a "single player MMO" a lot when that came out, is that accurate? I quite liked FF12.
3) How easy/fun is the game to play largely alone? I don't have friends playing the game, and, quite frankly I have a hard time committing to certain times to play so it's not easy for me to play with a set group at set times.
Add in any useful info for a newcomer like me if you think it's relevant. Thanks in advance.
Doesn't really matter. Just join a GC by color preference.
The game is very beginner friendly, so you shouldn't have any issues getting into it as far as learning curve and difficulty. The story guides you through the leveling very well. You unlock a recommendation window after a certain level (10 maybe) that suggests things to do to further level your character, so it's easy to find out what you need to be doing in order to progress your character. Learning your class/job is another story. I don't have any max (or even high) level characters, so I can't say much on this.
I play alone a lot and it's not very fun, but that's just me. Some people enjoy solo play a lot, so it depends. If you play with GAF, there are plenty of people on at all hours so be sure to ask in the guild chat if you want people to play with. The GAF guild doesn't require any sort of commitment from members, so there are all sorts of people who play at different skill levels. You shouldn't have lots of trouble finding people to play with. Just be sure to ask.
The game is very, very solo friendly though.
Pankratous
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Really easy level. Just fight your way up to the bridge from when you start, taking out the four groups of two as you go. If you run through and take any with you to the bridge, you'll get overpowered. Once you're at the top, fight anything that is attacking Mylla to keep her alive, and move to a different target if you see any of the Veterans about to die.
Once you see the single mage boss enemy, attack him and move away from your allies to fight so his AoE attacks don't hit them. By the time you've killed this mage, the majority of other enemies will be dead and you'll have one more easy one to go.
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