[truthiness]

I just picked up this game a few days ago and I'm liking it so far. I'm not sure how long I'll keep it going (especially with Diablo 3 coming out soon), but I'm having fun at the moment. Planning on working towards a White Mage, since that's what I did in FFXI.

Question: Is there a list of pre-2.0 exclusives that I should be working towards? I'm not even sure what I mean, but I feel like I heard something about exclusive mounts and/or achievements that would only be attainable before the big patch.

I'm still a low level, but it'd be nice to see what (if anything) I could/should be working towards.

[cruets]

I just picked up this game a few days ago and I'm liking it so far. I'm not sure how long I'll keep it going (especially with Diablo 3 coming out soon), but I'm having fun at the moment. Planning on working towards a White Mage, since that's what I did in FFXI. Question: Is there a list of pre-2.0 exclusives that I should be working towards? I'm not even sure what I mean, but I feel like I heard something about exclusive mounts and/or achievements that would only be attainable before the big patch. I'm still a low level, but it'd be nice to see what (if anything) I could/should be working towards.

theres an exclusive goobue mount you can get at 30 that wont be available when 2.0 comes out

[Allard]

I just picked up this game a few days ago and I'm liking it so far. I'm not sure how long I'll keep it going (especially with Diablo 3 coming out soon), but I'm having fun at the moment. Planning on working towards a White Mage, since that's what I did in FFXI. Question: Is there a list of pre-2.0 exclusives that I should be working towards? I'm not even sure what I mean, but I feel like I heard something about exclusive mounts and/or achievements that would only be attainable before the big patch. I'm still a low level, but it'd be nice to see what (if anything) I could/should be working towards.

There is likely to be some exclusive achievements along with the already mentioned Goobbue mount. The current Grand Company quests are also likely to be eliminated/changed dramatically when 2.0 hits as they focus mainly on Dalamud (The big red meteor in the sky). A bunch of misc. quests and maybe the exploration nodes but by and large the 'core' game will remain in tact with a nice shiny coat over the top when 2.0 comes. The current Primal Battles are also expected to undergo a revamp come 2.0 as the current reason for hunting them is directly tied to the seventh umbral event (Lead up to 2.0) and Yoshida talked about new content devoted to them surrounding the Free Companies (player guilds) along with content surrounding the other primals not released. (Shiva, Ramuh, Titan, Leviathan, and Odin will also be coming sometime after 2.0 as a wandering public Primal :) )

[redfiend00]

I have some questions i logged in to my SE account and it says if i have 2,000 crysta what can i do with this crysta?

If i reactivate my account before the free week will i get charged for it or should i wait for when it starts?

[IonicSnake]

Red Dot beats the moogles!

http://youtu.be/wJ_wMrdfB5M?hd=1

[Gromph]

Thank you for playing FINAL FANTASY XIV.

It is our pleasure to inform you that you have qualified for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Legacy Campaign, and are now recognized as a Legacy member.

We look forward to your ongoing patronage as the game continues its evolution towards version 2.0.

[IonicSnake]

Thank you for playing FINAL FANTASY XIV. It is our pleasure to inform you that you have qualified for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Legacy Campaign, and are now recognized as a Legacy member. We look forward to your ongoing patronage as the game continues its evolution towards version 2.0.

I got that email too. :D

[Gromph]

I got that email too. :D

Now, i should wait 1.23 to continue live event, and stop til 2.0 while i play Diablo 3 :)

[Jinko]

Now, i should wait 1.23 to continue live event, and stop til 2.0 while i play Diablo 3 :)

Diablo III will last about a week and then we'll all be bored again. :P

[Munba]

Got the mail too. Lalihooo!

[Allard]

One thing to note is you only need to 'pay' for 3 months worth of play time. I just activated my alt after legacy campaign was announced and did it for 3 month subscription (for the discounted price since I intended to get legacy status on it) and I already got the email, its only been active for half a month and I already have my alt as a legacy member.

Edit: Patch 1.22a releases tomorrow at 2:00 PM PST, maintenance is 3 hours. My guess is we will get a producer letter either tonight or tomorrow morning that focuses on the welcome back campaign + the 3rd Player's poll results since welcome back campaign starts tomorrow as well.

[Teknoman]

Aw yeah.


EDIT: In the mog fight, I wonder when it would be best to pop hallowed ground (just for extra safety). When you first start kiting or closer to the end if in danger.

[DimmuBurgerKing]

Thank you for playing FINAL FANTASY XIV. It is our pleasure to inform you that you have qualified for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Legacy Campaign, and are now recognized as a Legacy member. We look forward to your ongoing patronage as the game continues its evolution towards version 2.0.

Just checked my mail, and - woohoo! Got the confirmation. That discount offer was too good to pass up, and I'm enjoying the game again to boot.

[Riposte]

Now working on the thread. Would love suggestions. If the thread manages to get any traction it would be best if you guys posted over there. Will post when I finish it.

[Ravidrath]

Now working on the thread. Would love suggestions. If the thread manages to get any traction it would be best if you guys posted over there. Will post when I finish it.

Translation of everyone's GAF names to game names / servers. I just found out last week that Mature was Vice Winter, for example!

And make sure there is one list for RealXIV /Sargatanas GAF and another separate one for Heathen Outlier GAF.

[DimmuBurgerKing]

I can't believe how much I've grown to like this game since coming back to it only a couple of weeks ago. I just earned got Conjurer to 30 and got my first Job - White Mage. Now, to 50! And then THM/BLM. :3

[Kronotech]

Haven't played since around the release. Would love to get back in. Would it be too late to qualify for the Legacy pricing?

[Allard]

Haven't played since around the release. Would love to get back in. Would it be too late to qualify for the Legacy pricing?

Nope discovered that as long as you "Pay" for 90 days, you automatically get legacy status. I hadn't activated my second account since P2P started and I activated like 5 days after the legacy campaign was announced and paid for 90 days so I could get the discount. Got the email this morning that it had already triggered for legacy status.

[Riposte]

Nope discovered that as long as you "Pay" for 90 days, you automatically get legacy status. I hadn't activated my second account since P2P started and I activated like 5 days after the legacy campaign was announced and paid for 90 days so I could get the discount. Got the email this morning that it had already triggered for legacy status.

Isn't there way more than 90 days before 2.0? So I imagine someone could start now and get it.

Any good clever names for a thread about both campaigns they are running?

I just noticed the similarities between the legacy campaign and kickstart... lol

[AuthenticM]

My PC is extremely old that it would be hard to run XIV even on the lowest settings. How does the DRM works for this game? I was thinking of buying it and then installing in on my friend's home PC, which is extremely powerful, and later on installing it on my new PC when the time comes. Is this possible without any hiccups?

edit: also, does anyone know when 2.0 will hit? I want the legacy status.

[Ravidrath]

My PC is extremely old that it would be hard to run XIV even on the lowest settings. How does the DRM works for this game? I was thinking of buying it and then installing in on my friend's home PC, which is extremely powerful, and later on installing it on my new PC when the time comes. Is this possible without any hiccups? edit: also, does anyone know when 2.0 will hit? I want the legacy status.

DRM? It's a subscription-based MMO - that's all the DRM it could ever need. You can install it on as many machines as you want and play it without issue as long as you know your login info and are paid up. Although each time you log in from a new IP they will make you change your password to make sure you haven't been hacked.

And 2.0 is looking like September/October, so there's plenty of time to get Legacy status. Technically you don't even need to actually even play to get it, just pay for 90 days and you're set.

[AuthenticM]

DRM? It's a subscription-based MMO - that's all the DRM it could ever need. And 2.0 is looking like September/October, so there's plenty of time to get Legacy status.

Sorry, I never played an MMO before. Except Guild Wars, but that's not really an MMO.

So to be sure, I can install the game on as many PCs as I want? There's no CD-key or anything?

[Ravidrath]

Sorry, I never played an MMO before. Except Guild Wars, but that's not really an MMO. So to be sure, I can install the game on as many PCs as I want? There's no CD-key or anything?

Ah, OK.

There is a registration code in every box, but it's just to verify that you have a legit copy when you create your account and for verification purposes if you ever lose control of it. If you know someone with the game (or ask nicely here) they can give you their "buddy pass" code so you don't even need to buy it.

All the money from this game is made on subscription fees, so as long as you're paying, they want you to play. Honestly, they should be giving the client to anyone and everyone that will take it.

[Allard]

My PC is extremely old that it would be hard to run XIV even on the lowest settings. How does the DRM works for this game? I was thinking of buying it and then installing in on my friend's home PC, which is extremely powerful, and later on installing it on my new PC when the time comes. Is this possible without any hiccups? edit: also, does anyone know when 2.0 will hit? I want the legacy status.

Its an online game so you have to be online to play, but as far as restrictions are concerned the only restriction is you can only play 1 'instance' of your account at a time, where and what computer you play it on is up to you. (But they do have a system where if you play on a different IP address then you normal do, it will require you to reset your password by email to make sure you didn't get hacked, a quick inconvenience but hardly a restriction). Basically as far as SE is concerned, install the game on as many computers as you want, your account is what matters.

As for 2.0 its unknown 'exactly' when 2.0 is coming or when the legacy campaign will end, but reps did say they would warn us when the last day to enter for legacy campaign would come ahead of time so it gives people a chance to jump on and grab it. Right now you can enter, pay to play for 90 days and automatically get legacy status. If I had to make an estimate based on what information we know to when 2.0 is coming it would be early November, with September/October as beta. With that in mind June/early July, might be the last time to enter for legacy campaign.

[AuthenticM]

Thanks. I just ordered the game from amazon. It was 25$. :)

[creid]

I've had this on my shelf for a while but never got around to installing it. I can get all the early adopter bonuses if I just sign up and start playing now?

[ROBOKITTYZILLA]

I already have something like 20,000 crysta pre-paid on my account. Is there a way I can get Legacy status without activating?

[Ravidrath]

Thanks. I just ordered the game from amazon. It was 25$. :)

Are you not American? Because I don't see any options that expensive on Amazon.

They have a $10 DL option right now, for example.

I've had this on my shelf for a while but never got around to installing it. I can get all the early adopter bonuses if I just sign up and start playing now?

Yup!

Also, maybe share your Buddy Pass with AuthenticM to save him some money, and then you'd have someone to play with?

I already have something like 20,000 crysta pre-paid on my account. Is there a way I can get Legacy status without activating?

...What? You have been accruing Crysta, but never actually subscribed?

You should just spend some of that on a 90 day plan, and you will get Legacy status, even if you don't play.

[AuthenticM]

Are you not American? Because I don't see any options that expensive on Amazon.

Québécois. I'm using Amazon.ca. :)

Besides, I prefer having the game on disc.

edit: what's that about the buddy pass? Does every game copy have one?

[Allard]

Québécois. I'm using Amazon.ca. :) Besides, I prefer having the game on disc. edit: what's that about the buddy pass? Does every game copy have one?

Buddy passes came with the Limited Edition version of the game, they act like a second purchasing account and grants a buddy full rights to the game under a separate account. If your buddy wants to play he/she still needs to setup for subscription, but they won't need to buy the box to play and they still get 30 days free since all accounts come with a 30 day pass after activation happens. I bought the limited edition and used my buddy pass to setup a second account for an alt. When 2.0 happens and it becomes easier to make new characters without extra charges I could easily hand the alt account to a friend and he can make his own character without messing with alt characters :)

[Ravidrath]

Buddy passes came with the Limited Edition version of the game, they act like a second purchasing account and grants a buddy full rights to the game under a separate account.

Oh, I didn't realize it only came with the LE version.

Nevermind!

[IonicSnake]

1.22a notes are out.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ch-1.22a-Notes

[Cmagus]

AF weapons didn't make it in :(

[kiryogi]

AF weapons didn't make it in :(

1.22b! and lol, guess we're doing Garuda or Mog then.

[Cmagus]

1.22b! and lol, guess we're doing Garuda or Mog then.

Well they did say there was a high chance of it hitting in 1.22a and everyone seemed to think so today ah well still gotta finish MNK tonight.I would be down for Garuda tonight but not moogles.

[Riposte]

Is it bad idea to hotlink right off of SE's page?

[Jinko]

1.22b! and lol, guess we're doing Garuda or Mog then.

Did you see the Inferno and Vortex seals, protection against Primals .. lol

Easy mode .. give my weapons please !!

Inferno Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lord of the Inferno.
Vortex Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lady of the Vortex.
Tremor Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lord of Crags.

Does the last one suggest we are getting Titan soon ??

I'm guessing they drop from the beastmen but who knows.

[Allard]

Did you see the Inferno and Vortex seals, protection against Primals .. lol Easy mode .. give my weapons please !! Inferno Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lord of the Inferno. Vortex Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lady of the Vortex. Tremor Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lord of Crags. Does the last one suggest we are getting Titan soon ?? I'm guessing they drop from the beastmen but who knows.

Probably related to Hamlet defense or something similar. Maybe a badge that gives you protection against the primal's beastmen? Kobold = Titan, Garuda = Ixali, and Ifrit = Amal'ja the three beastmen of hamlet defense. Also Titan battle is almost assuredly coming in 2.0. in the .DATs since Alpha the main story has a battle with Titan, not even Ifrit had such a luxery, it has voice overs and everything leading up to the battle and at the end of the battle. So it likely won't come till the main story line comes back into focus which Yoshida said won't be coming till 2.0.

It might also have to do with that new key item you can purchase from your Grand Company.

Edit: saw some of the new weapons skins and armor skins they added with the update. I don't know if the company weapons got an upgraded look or if its something coming later but the new GC weapons look amazing looking. You know they are GC because the weapons are designed in the motif of the company flag.

[Jinko]

Looks like I'll be making silk when I get on, based on calculation they will be 160k a piece lol

[Allard]

Looks like I'll be making silk when I get on, based on calculation they will be 160k a piece lol

Lol the new gear released last patch has already made me quite a bundle XD. I actually really like the new HQ system they made for the stuff, too bad its all class only at the moment because there is plenty of gil to be had from it. I am lvl 45 on BSM and already I can use it for the new stuff even if I don't actually make the gear. Because at least 1 component in all the new HQ required components is bought from an NPC so you start out at maximum 300 quality so its extremely unlikely to get a 100% chance at HQ. The result, the other HQ components price sky rocketed because you need them High Quality to compensate for that 1 normal quality piece XD. I sold 2 +1 darksteel nuggets for 300-400k recently (Each).

[kiryogi]

Did you see the Inferno and Vortex seals, protection against Primals .. lol Easy mode .. give my weapons please !! Inferno Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lord of the Inferno. Vortex Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lady of the Vortex. Tremor Seal Miscellany A hand-carved medal said to grant its wearer the protection of the Lord of Crags. Does the last one suggest we are getting Titan soon ?? I'm guessing they drop from the beastmen but who knows.

Huh I read that as you getting their protection not protection from them.

[Jinko]

Huh I read that as you getting their protection not protection from them.

Ah that would make more sense.

Too bad I thought we had a shot at Garuda then lol.

[redfiend00]

Will i be able to switch servers?

[Cmagus]

servers are up

[kiryogi]

Eeffff. @ dinner currently D:

[AuthenticM]

So is this game enjoyable when playing alone? If yes, how much more enjoyable is it to play with other people? Like I said, I've never played an MMO before, with the possible exception of Guild Wars, if we were to consider it as such. It wasn't a very pleasant experience as I was only playing it with a friend of mine, and that was when I was playing with someone else, as most of the time I was playing alone. If I need to play with other people (guilds, clans and whatnot) in order to have the best possible experience, what should I do? Keep in mind that, for all intent and purposes, I am an MMO virgin.

[Riposte]

I've posted the thread for Legacy and Welcome back campaigns, which also serves as an introductory of the current XIV.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...8#post37725788

If I made any mistakes please inform me. Also hopefully people here who know more about the game than I do can give a hand if random questions pop up.

[Jinko]

And servers are back down, night guys.. have fun with Garuda tonight, I can't stay awake .. lol

[Nakazato]

ill be back as well. i have really like what i saw from the updates and should be a regular popping in 3-5 times a week in the next month.

BTW anyone know of any good laptops 700-800 dollars that will run this when im on the road ith work.

[hteng]

So is this game enjoyable when playing alone? If yes, how much more enjoyable is it to play with other people? Like I said, I've never played an MMO before, with the possible exception of Guild Wars, if we were to consider it as such. It wasn't a very pleasant experience as I was only playing it with a friend of mine, and that was when I was playing with someone else, as most of the time I was playing alone. If I need to play with other people (guilds, clans and whatnot) in order to have the best possible experience, what should I do? Keep in mind that, for all intent and purposes, I am an MMO virgin.

it's enjoyable if you are soloing as well as partying. The content can mostly done solo but if you want the loots you'll need to party up.