[Teknoman]

They're not reducing the amount of exp you earn in normal partys?

I dont think they are, just fixing the penalty for the level gap/ making you have to actually claim the enemy to get experience for it?

[IonicSnake]

I dont think they are, just fixing the penalty for the level gap/ making you have to actually claim the enemy to get experience for it?

I'm all for that. I think the grinding speed is good now so I hope it stays that way in normal exp groups.

[Munba]

Patch 1.19a... today?! °_°
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-%28Oct.-13%29

[NA] All Worlds Emergency Maintenance (Oct. 13) At the following time, we will be performing emergency maintenance on FINAL FANTASY XIV to implement patch 1.19a. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XIV will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. * Clients will update automatically upon launch after release of the patch. * Patch download rates may vary depending on server congestion. * Comprehensive patch notes will be posted on the Lodestone the day of the patch's release. [Date & Time] Oct. 13, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PDT) * The completion time may be subject to change. [Affected Service] - FINAL FANTASY XIV

[Jinko]

Woot thats a week too soooooon, my precious XP's !!

[Munba]

And Halloween event:
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...ade3df0964a333

[Unknown Soldier]

LOL, they suddenly decided to kill the powerleveling. Oh well. Back to leveling the hard way I guess.

Shit.

[Gromph]

Materia spreadsheet.

Ouch patch today.

[Munba]

Patch notes 1.19a:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/26963

[Gromph]

Patch notes 1.19a: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/26963

Saved actions + More Fingerprints = Win.

[dev1202] The rate at which the Disciple of the Land ability Fingerprints of the Gods triggers has been increased. Also, once the ability has triggered, its effect will remain active for all gathering attempts at the current gathering point.

[dev1203] Actions and abilities set to the action bar are now saved when changing classes. When changing to a class for which action bar settings have been saved, those settings will automatically be loaded. Any recast timers in place will not be reset by changing classes. As part of this feature, the below changes have been made: Bar placement of weapon-specific actions (e.g., conjurer’s Spirit Dart) is now saved. Bar placement of the Throw action is now saved. Throw may also be overwritten by other actions and unequipped from the action bar. If saved, Throw appears even when changing classes with no throwing weapon equipped. If the Throw command is overwritten or removed from the action bar, equipping a throwing weapon will cause it to automatically be set to the first available slot. The bar placement of the Stone Throw action is saved when changing to a Disciple of War or Magic class, but not when changing to a Disciple of the Land of Hand class. * Saved action bar settings are loaded automatically when changing classes. Since it is possible to change from a level 50 class to a level 1 class, or to change between classes with significant differences in action bar settings, it is necessary to reset existing action bar settings to implement this feature. Action bars will therefore be cleared when changing to a class for the first time after patch 1.19a goes live. Player action bar settings will then be loaded for all future changes to that class. We apologize for any inconvenience resulting from this.

[Ravidrath]

Curious about the new enemies. :o

[Azrael]

Curious about the new enemies. :o

These models were mined from the 1.9 patch. Don't know if they're in the game or not.

[Gromph]

The golem is in game.

Gridania GC Mission.

[Valru]

Passed out during last nights PL from the cold meds I'm on.

Woke up level 31 ^^, thats 10 levels and it seems like just in time.

Thank you dental & co. <3

[Conceited]

PL gone already? That sucks.

[Rentahamster]

An issue wherein battles could not be sustained with an enemy that had left its territory.

Yay.

[Whogie]

Luckily my friend joined right at 1.19 and I was able to catch him up to me.
This game needs level syncing if it's going to scale to the highest member.

An issue wherein battles could not be sustained with an enemy that had left its territory.

Oh thank God.
Glad abilities save now too.

[Teknoman]

PL gone already? That sucks.

Aw just jump in an exp party and beat down some beast tribes :P

I wonder what the leve history evaluation leve brings...

The following are all factors taken into consideration in the evaluation:
How many faction levequests of a specific type are in your history
How many different types (Valor, Tenacity, Wisdom, etc.) of leves are in your history
How many city-states you have accepted leves from
Whether all the leves in your history have the same border
The level of your highest class
Combinations of the aforementioned factors will determine the size of the completion bonus. Factors that determine all additional compensation (guild tokens, etc.) are the same as those for normal levequests.

* One leve allowance will be required to accept the levequest awarded after the evaluation.
* Completion bonuses added to the leve will be reflected in the leve details viewable in the Journal.

So it might be beneficial now to only choose leves from a certain faction or two/ have certain card displays? Even the borders around the plates are factored in...so depending on how rewarding these special leves are...that could really change up how people view them.

[Moobabe]

PL gone already? That sucks.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Conceited]

Ah well, back to the old leveling methods. Fun while it lasted though.

[Wazzim]

Anyone else having server problems? I can't get past the main menu, a box opens saying there is some kind of error with the server.

[Kyudo]

Anyone else having server problems? I can't get past the main menu, a box opens saying there is some kind of error with the server.

Server maintenance going on right now for 1.19a.

[Wazzim]

Server maintenance going on right now for 1.19a.

Oh ok thanks, didn't know that.

[Jinko]

Anyone else having server problems? I can't get past the main menu, a box opens saying there is some kind of error with the server.

It's kind of ironic that in this patch it will now give you the message "The server is undergoing maintenance. Please try logging in again later."

Pretty shocking it took them a year to add this :D

[lol51]

Here's all the item changes in this patch:

http://www.ffxiv-db.com/revision.php...011.10.04.0000

• Angler's Hat (Blue) -> From Suits: All Classes to Requires: Discipline Of The Land
• Angler's Hat -> From Requires: Discipline Of The Land to Suits: All Classes
• Mythril Haubergeon -> No more +5 Strength
• Cobalt Haubergeon -> No more +6 Strength
• Sheepskin Mitts -> No more +1 Attack Power
• Leather Mitts -> No more +2 Attack Power
• The other changes seem to be translation fixes

ffxiv-db.com's Item database is now updated to current version.

[ookamunka]

Hrm, just logged in and the price changse on the NPC's in the patch notes appeared to have not happened.

Err scratch that, it appears some items went down in price on certain NPC's but are still old prices on other NPC's.

[Jinko]

Could anyone quickly upload the patch to mediafire, mine seems to have stopped at 92% for the last 40 mins. (yes im using utorrent)

It's not very big .. so please !! lol

[hgplayer1]

Could anyone quickly upload the patch to mediafire, mine seems to have stopped at 92% for the last 40 mins. (yes im using utorrent) It's not very big .. so please !! lol

did you even try through the game updater first? I just ran it in like 2 minutes.

[Jinko]

did you even try through the game updater first? I just ran it in like 2 minutes.

I never use that piece of crap.

I'll give it a shot though.

Edit :- lol took 2 mins

[NeoForte]

Finally! Keyboard B works! Switched around some keys ehre and there and I am happy to finally use it ^^ Now to go play with my new Choco.... Alsvidr! Just cause Alsviðr can't be inputed :(

[Munba]

Letter from Producer XX
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...333#post390333

Keep an eye on the Lodestone on October 14 at 5:00 p.m. (JST). We’re going to be making a progress report of what we’ve accomplished so far, and release some files detailing our future plans for the game so that you, the best fans in the world, can continue playing FFXIV with a sense of comfort and pride.

Woooot! *_*

[Thoraxes]

Subs are back in come late Nov. early Dec. New roadmaps, all that info and jazz, plans for PS3 version. All here.
Version 2.0
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/teaser/

[Gromph]

Subs are back in come late Nov. early Dec. New roadmaps, all that info and jazz, plans for PS3 version. All here. http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/teaser/

And... BOOM

The New FINAL FANTASY XIV and the PlayStation®3 System Version Between October and December of 2012, we plan to integrate the current service and the coming PlayStation®3 version into the all-new FINAL FANTASY XIV. At this time, a second free trial period will also be offered.

1 year?


Another

With this, it is my hope that we will continue to receive your support as we will need to bring the unbilled period to a close between late November and early December 2011, and introduce our subscription-based billing system. I appreciate that this decision will not be popular, but it is a necessary step in building upon the foundation our fans and development team have made together and to realize the full potential of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Primal ODIN!!!!!!!!!

[Gromph]

This is a FUCKING UI




New art, man this is amazing.

[Munba]

OMG, chocobo mount-combat against a dragon. Sweet dreams, friend. Sweet dreams.. °D°

[Gromph]

Decision decisions

The new graphics engine will cause certain objects to display differently than they do in the current version. Because of this, we will allow all current players the opportunity to re-customize the race, gender, and appearance of their characters upon the implementation of the new engine.

[Gromph]

Decision decisions

The new graphics engine will cause certain objects to display differently than they do in the current version. Because of this, we will allow all current players the opportunity to re-customize the race, gender, and appearance of their characters upon the implementation of the new engine.

And houses..


・Early February 2012 - Patch 1.21 (and subsequent hotfixes)
⇒Creation of Private Rooms (Inns, etc.)

[IonicSnake]

Sorry guys, I think I'm out when they're going to charge next month. The game is fun but way to little content to actually pay a monthly fee.

[Gromph]

Sorry guys, I think I'm out when they're going to charge next month. The game is fun but way to little content to actually pay a monthly fee.

You are right.

Improvement of search function, release of auction house features, measures to stimulate in-game economy after patch 1.20. Complete redesign of markets into a system incorporating retainers and auction house elements. Planned for version 2.0 New summoning ability available to certain jobs and classes after version 2.0

Now the real miracle patch will be 2.0

[Munba]

Too much info.. i'm going out to take a breath. Omg.

[Whogie]

Way too early to start payment again. I'm not resubbing. :/

[kiryogi]

Yes sir, son I am excite.

[Thoraxes]

I saw Male Miquo'te and female Roegadyn in there.
Sub cancelled forever.

Also yeah holy shit, that UI looks amazing and they're adding support for user-created addons too!!!

[Teknoman]

Looking at the roadmap downloads, while all this stuff looks and sounds amazing (wasnt expecting a moogle primal battle) I really dont think they're making a good decision to start charging until at least 1.21.

Check these:

http://wdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...0_Specs_EN.pdf

http://wdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Outline_EN.pdf

[Darte]

I don't mind the subscription. Played since launch and things will only get better. Plus for those that do remain, you'll get to live through the cataclysmic events leading up to 2.0 that won't happen ever again.

I'm stoked!

[Ciccio_Drink]

I really dislike the direction they are taking towards instanced content. I think abusing that kind of content (like having only instanced dungeons) will make the world look dead and will make it feel like a mere hub where to get/start quests, raids, etc from.

I remember Crawler's Nest where there were noobs chaining mobs to the entrance and everyone shouting to run away and zone. Well, that is surely annoying, but still makes the world feel alive; real.

I could mention hundreds of examples like that, which could be taken against the heavily instanced world they seem to be aiming to.


Plus, I must agree that paying for current content (especially knowing that everything will change in a year or so) could be too much.

[desa]

Not sure how I feel about this. The game stated by them is only 50 percent complete content wise and they're making us pay? Perhaps a few more big patches. Hopefully they reconsider.

[Gromph]

I really dislike the direction they are taking towards instanced content. I think abusing that kind of content (like having only instanced dungeons) will make the world look dead and will make it feel like a mere hub where to get/start quests, raids, etc from. I remember Crawler's Nest where there were noobs chaining mobs to the entrance and everyone shouting to run away and zone. Well, that is surely annoying, but still makes the world feel alive; real. I could mention hundreds of examples like that, which could be taken against the heavily instanced world they seem to be aiming to. Plus, I must agree that paying for current content (especially knowing that everything will change in a year or so) could be too much.

If you check the roadmap on the gap OCT11-JAN12 you have a task of "Non-Instanced Dungeons"

[Riposte]

Enemy leader and group systems to be removed before version 2.0.

What does this mean?


Also it is incredibly lame they are changing the storyline. I wonder how different it will be.

[Gromph]

Increased Stability & Expanded Accessibility
FINAL FANTASY XIV boasts some of the highest quality graphics amongst all
current-generation MMORPGs. Unfortunately, extremely high-end PCs are required
in order to experience those graphics.

Our new graphics engine will allow us to maintain a high level of graphic quality while
allowing us to optimize the game for play on the PlayStation®3 system.

・Genre-leading graphics on high-end PCs
・Smooth gameplay on the PlayStation®3 system and similarly-powered PCs
・Fully customizable graphics settings to cater to a broader range of PC environments
The new graphics engine will cause certain objects to display differently than they do in the current version.
Because of this, we will allow all current players the opportunity to re-customize the race, gender, and
appearance of their characters upon the implementation of the new engine.

<-- Luminous :P

[kiryogi]

What does this mean? Also it is incredibly lame they are changing the storyline. I wonder how different it will be.

?Everything that's happening right now has been leading up to it.