[desu]

Does anyone know a good leveling spot for a LVL35 THM (solo)? My gf has been leveling fine so far, but right now she has trouble finding the right spot. Enemies are either too high or too low, or they are almost perfect but there are just not enough of them around.

[Sofo]

How are the Iron Lake raptors? Not the higher ones but the first ones you do? I wasn't getting many resists when I was done with that camp!

[N.A]

Does anyone know a good leveling spot for a LVL35 THM (solo)? My gf has been leveling fine so far, but right now she has trouble finding the right spot. Enemies are either too high or too low, or they are almost perfect but there are just not enough of them around.

Mites or Anglers near Nophica's Wells.

How are the Iron Lake raptors? Not the higher ones but the first ones you do? I wasn't getting many resists when I was done with that camp!

Might wanna try the Antlings near Halatali, same level but no AoE Fire Breath.

[Sofo]

Might wanna try the Antlings near Halatali, same level but no AoE Fire Breath.

Oh! Dunno if I can solo those, got resists (really bad ones) when I first joined the PT with Ammy and Lavion! Was really fun too, managed to get to 38!

[Mature]

:O Just realize you are forever our WHM.

Yep =]

[Clever Pun]

Jumping on now and should be on for an hour or so if there's anyone who could get me a pearl: Ptolemy Ura

[Husker86]

Played a bit last night for the first time since launch. Being able to map the arrow keys to camera view made this so much better for me. Back to controlling like I did in XI without need of mouse!

[Clever Pun]

Had to log off earlier than I planned, but I should be around again from 8 to 10 CST if there are any sackholders who could help me out.

[kiryogi]

Had to log off earlier than I planned, but I should be around again from 8 to 10 CST if there are any sackholders who could help me out.

If you can hop on around 12:30 am PST tonight, I'll be on :o

[Item Box]

Just picked this game from the amazon sale and was playing for a couple hours so far. So here's a stupid question:

I finished the tutorial stuff, and now able to do levequests. Do I just keep doing these until I reach a certain level to progress the story, or do I have to move on to another area?

[Caelestis]

Just picked this game from the amazon sale and was playing for a couple hours so far. So here's a stupid question: I finished the tutorial stuff, and now able to do levequests. Do I just keep doing these until I reach a certain level to progress the story, or do I have to move on to another area?

Do the leves, going to completely different area will just give you more of the similar leves to do. They're good to level up faster. As you level up up NPCs will start giving you quests in the town so it'd be good to do those. When I started I was mostly doing leves myself and ignored the story. I didn't even get to the inn until level 17... but you probably shouldn't wait that far since it gives you a resting bonus. xD

[Clever Pun]

If you can hop on around 12:30 am PST tonight, I'll be on :o

Thanks, but I wasn't on quite that late :)

Just picked this game from the amazon sale and was playing for a couple hours so far. So here's a stupid question: I finished the tutorial stuff, and now able to do levequests. Do I just keep doing these until I reach a certain level to progress the story, or do I have to move on to another area?

I picked it up during the last sale and I've been doing leves to level up, and interspersing the story and sidequests as I can (usually when the resting bonus expires or I run out of leves). Definitely try to get access to the inn ASAP.

My biggest struggle so far in the game is getting good equipment so I'm definitely looking forward to the AH in 2.0

[Coldsnap]

man i wana do AV speed runs, we need to get the old team back toagher.

[Ravidrath]

My biggest struggle so far in the game is getting good equipment so I'm definitely looking forward to the AH in 2.0

Do research on MoogleBox, and then ask the LS to make it for you.

[zlatko]

Okay so I reactivated my account. Not because I necessarily have an urge to play, but because my long time FFXI buddy I met in XI is going to switch to XIV and thinks 2.0 will not suck.

I had crysta, reactivated, and will download patches tonight. Few questions:

Does it cost money to swap servers if I'm on the wrong one? Gaf is on Sargantanas right?

I haven't played in forever, but am I still just gonna grind leves solo to level?

Am I better starting a new character or rolling with my current one? Current one had a lot of crafting leveled, and was level 22 Pugilist as highest class.

What's a better class now, Monk or Dragoon? Any reason to stay a pugilist over a Monk?

Is there a good place to look at pics of the new classes to get a feel for them looks wise before I pick one to go with?

[Ravidrath]

Okay so I reactivated my account. Not because I necessarily have an urge to play, but because my long time FFXI buddy I met in XI is going to switch to XIV and thinks 2.0 will not suck. I had crysta, reactivated, and will download patches tonight. Few questions: Does it cost money to swap servers if I'm on the wrong one? Gaf is on Sargantanas right? I haven't played in forever, but am I still just gonna grind leves solo to level? Am I better starting a new character or rolling with my current one? Current one had a lot of crafting leveled, and was level 22 Pugilist as highest class. What's a better class now, Monk or Dragoon? Any reason to stay a pugilist over a Monk? Is there a good place to look at pics of the new classes to get a feel for them looks wise before I pick one to go with?

1. There is no server move option right now, and won't be until 2.0. How that will actually work is unknown right now.

2. If 22 is your highest, I think you're probably better off rolling a new character on Sargatanas. It doesn't take long at all to get to 22 now - exp. is much faster, especially for crafting classes.

3. You'll probably solo to 20 or so, and then you'll be able to start getting parties. The GAF LS is pretty active with exp. parties, right now, so it's a good time to hop over.

4. Both MNK and DRG got huge boosts in the latest patch, and both are very good now. Someone who actually plays melee can correct me if I'm wrong, but my impression is that DRG does more damage but doesn't have great survivability, while MNK does slightly less and is better at staying alive.

5. This might help you get a sense of the jobs:

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/01...-classic-jobs/

[zlatko]

1. There is no server move option right now, and won't be until 2.0. How that will actually work is unknown right now. 2. If 22 is your highest, I think you're probably better off rolling a new character on Sargatanas. It doesn't take long at all to get to 22 now - exp. is much faster, especially for crafting classes. 3. You'll probably solo to 20 or so, and then you'll be able to start getting parties. The GAF LS is pretty active with exp. parties, right now, so it's a good time to hop over. 4. Both MNK and DRG got huge boosts in the latest patch, and both are very good now. Someone who actually plays melee can correct me if I'm wrong, but my impression is that DRG does more damage but doesn't have great survivability, while MNK does slightly less and is better at staying alive. 5. This might help you get a sense of the jobs: http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/01...-classic-jobs/

Thanks for the answers. I'm sitting on the character creation screen right now, and I just don't know what class to pick from MNK WAR and DRG. I'm going Highlander.

I play Monk in just about every game that lets you: FFXI,D3,etc. I played a lot of DRG in XI and loved it before penta nerf waaaaaaay many years ago. WAR feels like it fits my characters appearance the best and would benefit me for getting groups and leveling faster, but I've never been one to tank.

Does WAR tank mostly by dealing damage and just doing provoke?

[Husker86]

If the LS is taking low level people I'm on right now. I think I'll be active for a long time but if I'm not I'll leave LS! Creaton Damodred is my name, 12 Gladiator in Ul'Dah area right now.

[zlatko]

I'm on right now too. Name is Outlaw Star. I'm at Ul'Dah for starting.

[Teknoman]

I'm glad RPGfan actually is trying to do a new review with every huge step towards 2.0. Hopefully next week will be a 2.0 media blowout of sorts.

[kiryogi]

Those interested in a pearl, I'm typically on by 12:30a midnight. I also try to log in around 1pm before work to chatter and for pearling new folks.

Times posted are pacific time standard.

Eithne Rain! Give me a tell!

[Kandinsky]

I'm glad RPGfan actually is trying to do a new review with every huge step towards 2.0. Hopefully next week will be a 2.0 media blowout of sorts.

Man I cannot wait for that trailer :Q....

[Clever Pun]

Do research on MoogleBox, and then ask the LS to make it for you.

Thanks, first I've seen of MoogleBox, but it looks great.

Those interested in a pearl, I'm typically on by 12:30a midnight. I also try to log in around 1pm before work to chatter and for pearling new folks. Times posted are pacific time standard. Eithne Rain! Give me a tell!

Will you be on tomorrow at 1pm Pacific? I'm off work so I should be able to at least jump on to snag a pearl if you will be around.

[kiryogi]

Thanks, first I've seen of MoogleBox, but it looks great. Will you be on tomorrow at 1pm Pacific? I'm off work so I should be able to at least jump on to snag a pearl if you will be around.

Yes I should be. What's your ingame name? Please meet in Gridania @ the roost.

man i wana do AV speed runs, we need to get the old team back toagher.

Old team is dead D:

[Clever Pun]

Yes I should be. What's your ingame name? Please meet in Gridania @ the roost.

Ptolemy Ura. I'll be there! (If for some reason I can't be there I'll post in here beforehand.)

[Ravidrath]

Thanks for the answers. I'm sitting on the character creation screen right now, and I just don't know what class to pick from MNK WAR and DRG. I'm going Highlander. I play Monk in just about every game that lets you: FFXI,D3,etc. I played a lot of DRG in XI and loved it before penta nerf waaaaaaay many years ago. WAR feels like it fits my characters appearance the best and would benefit me for getting groups and leveling faster, but I've never been one to tank. Does WAR tank mostly by dealing damage and just doing provoke?

I mean, I wouldn't really worry about what class you pick at the start, because... you can change any time later? And to max out a job's potential, you need to level three classes to varying degrees.

WAR holds hate with both damage and Provoke. It's currently better at holding groups of enemies because of its WS, Steel Cyclone, but Paladin is probably better for single target.

[kuroshiki]

Just told that for puncher you need STR and INT.

Mind. Blown.

So I guess for white mage you need DEX? WTF is wrong with SE's logic?

[desu]

Just told that for puncher you need STR and INT. Mind. Blown. So I guess for white mage you need DEX? WTF is wrong with SE's logic?

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...e-Mage-A-Guide

Don't think so :D.

Anyone knows when the maintenance will be over?

[kiryogi]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...e-Mage-A-Guide Don't think so :D. Anyone knows when the maintenance will be over?

Maint?

[desu]

Maint?

Weird, made a new account and wanted to log in, the starter told me of an maintance and that I should try later again. I just kept refreshing the page for the last hour ...

After closing the starter it worked, MEH! But you're online, thats convinient :D.

[kiryogi]

New producers letter. . . http://sqex.to/Dng

There have been some changes to the roadmap for version 2.0. We had planned to release a new trailer for version 2.0 at E3 this year, but instead we’ve decided to keep it under wraps for now. (The current version of the roadmap has been updated to reflect this.) The devs, Visual Works, Sound, PR—everyone did their part and the trailer itself was completed and ready for release at E3. But during our most recent global PR planning meeting, we came to the conclusion that the most effective way to introduce version 2.0 to the world would be with a flood of new material rather than just a trickle. In order to make version 2.0 a success, we need to appeal to not only our current players (naturally!), but also as many new players as possible, including PS3 owners. I really am sorry for the changes to the roadmap, but I really hope you understand that they were made with appealing to as many of you as possible in mind. We want to place the highest priority on keeping the 2.0 development schedule on track and on time, and prepare a large-scale promotional campaign filled with mind-blowing stuff!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. . .

New roadmap shows it being in August now along with a marketing campaign. . . Current players are thinking wtf are their PR guys thinking missing on the biggest event before 2.0. XD

[Mature]

New producer letter. Not for the faint of heart.

edit: oh beaten ._.

[Jinko]

There have been some changes to the roadmap for version 2.0. We had planned to release a new trailer for version 2.0 at E3 this year, but instead we’ve decided to keep it under wraps for now.

SE you do not learn .. /sigh

Game deserves to fail if they think they can shrug off their fans and E3 like that.

The road to disappointment continues.

[Munba]

Disappointing indeed.. but maybe we'll have more stuff about 2.0 (interviews and screens) instead only a mere hype video. What i got from the letter. We'll see.

Looking forward for the new site though.

[Salaadin]

I just paid for 90 days and didnt get a Legacy email and my account isnt showing Legacy status yet. How long is is supposed to take? I figured itd be near instant.

[desu]

I just paid for 90 days and didnt get a Legacy email and my account isnt showing Legacy status yet. How long is is supposed to take? I figured itd be near instant.

I think it can actually take a day.

[Nakazato]

How much is 3 months? think im going to pay for it now. So when i get back from working out of town ill come back to game ready for 2.0

[Clever Pun]

How much is 3 months? think im going to pay for it now. So when i get back from working out of town ill come back to game ready for 2.0

If you pay all at once I think it ends up being just under $27.

[Salaadin]

I think it can actually take a day.

Thanks. Now I dont have to be so impatient :p

[Nakazato]

If you pay all at once I think it ends up being just under $27.

Might just do a month for now. Should have till sept to get 3 months.

[Allard]

SE you do not learn .. /sigh Game deserves to fail if they think they can shrug off their fans and E3 like that. The road to disappointment continues.

Yoshida says in the letter he will be at E3, so something related to FFXIV will be at E3. What exactly he will be there for is another subject. The trailer he was refering to, however, was the opening intro sequence FMV trailer he referenced way back when they announced 2.0. You can tell its that because he mentioned the company by name that only really makes those FMV for SE.

Well, the public release of version 2.0 is set to kickoff with this year’s E3 in Los Angeles. We also plan to unveil a brand new promotion site for version 2.0 soon after E3 ends.

Something is going to happen at E3, it's just their big media blitz won't happen till likely gamescon now (That is in August) and maybe PAX Prime at the tail end of August/into September. Both fairly large gaming conventions and in the case of PAX, it is a big convention for MMO's routinely. If Yoshida is personally going to E3, maybe we might have a new live letter, plus a possible demonstration from Yoshida of stuff to come both for 2.0 and the current game, we just won't see the big PR push till August and to tell the truth that is always what I assumed they would do. The most I expected from E3 is a trailer + new 2.0 site launching so people know to keep their eyes on the site as the summer moves forward. The public trailer isn't coming for 2.0 but obviously FFXIV will be there in some capacity so I say wait and see, they obviously want people to go visit their new site so they will have something to show off to get people interested.

[Jinko]

@ Allard yea probably, I have no interest in a CGI trailer, I guess we have to wait and see but I am losing patience with SE and their constant disappointment.

Time will tell, I don't expect anything much from E3 now besides a Q&A session and a few interviews with nothing of interest.

[Allard]

@ Allard yea probably, I have no interest in a CGI trailer, I guess we have to wait and see but I am losing patience with SE and their constant disappointment. Time will tell, I don't expect anything much from E3 now besides a Q&A session and a few interviews with nothing of interest.

There is no doubt I am disappointed too at the lack of trailer, its a missed opportunity and hopefully they will still have plenty to show for us either at or shortly after E3. Personally I am looking forward to the new site almost more then I was to seeing a new trailer. My best memories of early FFXIV before its alpha/beta, and for that matter new expansion announcements for FFXI, was always the promotional sites. It was fun to tune in every week waiting to get the next substantial update, the same could even be said for all MMO expansions like WoW expansions XD.

Gamescon and PAX Prime is still a great place to send a deluge of info on 2.0, it may not be E3, but those conventions have become more and more important year to year for games, especially MMO's (Gamescon was where we got the first demo's to FFXIV back in 2009 after all!).

[Coldsnap]

Is there a good guide that explains hamlet defense / rewards ect?

[Conceited]

I think it's crazy that 55% of people think the leveling speed in this game is just right, it's waaaaaaaaay too fast IMO, especially when you consider how many people have every single class in the game at 50 already. Heck, with 99 leves, a PL, barely any sleep and crazy dedication you could probably get all DOW and DOM to 50 in less than a week.

I honestly think they need to tone it down, people are burning through this game way too quickly which inevitably results in less incentive to stick with it. I think part of why XI enjoyed such longevity was the slow leveling process (although it certainly made quite a few people quit too, I'd imagine). Do they really want it to end up like WoW where people only play after the latest expansion/update is released and then disappear until the next one drops?

Maybe I'm just crazy though.

[Allard]

I think it's crazy that 55% of people think the leveling speed in this game is just right, it's waaaaaaaaay too fast IMO, especially when you consider how many people have every single class in the game at 50 already. Heck, with 99 leves, a PL, no sleep and crazy dedication you could probably get all DOW and DOM to 50 in less than a week. I honestly think they need to tone it down, people are burning through this games content way too quickly which inevitably results in less incentive to stick with it. I think part of why XI enjoyed such longevity was the slow leveling process (although it certainly made quite a few people quit too, I'd imagine). Maybe I'm just crazy though.

The speed is perfectly fitting for the paltry amount of low and mid range content we have right now. That may change (it better) for 2.0 but quite frankly outside of grinding and a couple one shot quests, what exactly is there to do in the low/mid range? 1 public dungeon, 1 instanced dungeon and some of the job quests and some small side-quests. They need more varied ways to level up your character as well as content that won't make you hate leveling slower. PvP leveling (which Yoshida said would be potentially possible), large scale battlegrounds like a campaign or instanced dungeons across a variety of levels and more then 1 for some levels, more daily content besides leve-quests that players can use, more content that players will feel 'compelled' to finish that might take a while in the mid/low range so that leveling right to the top as fast as possible won't feel as necessary. Till they can do that, they need it fast to keep people interested. It sounds like from the most recent producer letter they will re-evaluate the speed of player leveling in 2.0 as he quotes it as "An accelerated rate of leveling" implying its intentionally fast right now and not normal for what they intend to make it later.

[Kandinsky]

Edit: I just read the whole thing/letter, still excited for E3!

[Conceited]

The speed is perfectly fitting for the paltry amount of low and mid range content we have right now. That may change (it better) for 2.0 but quite frankly outside of grinding and a couple one shot quests, what exactly is there to do in the low/mid range? 1 public dungeon, 1 instanced dungeon and some of the job quests and some small side-quests. They need more varied ways to level up your character as well as content that won't make you hate leveling slower. PvP leveling (which Yoshida said would be potentially possible), large scale battlegrounds like a campaign or instanced dungeons across a variety of levels and more then 1 for some levels, more daily content besides leve-quests that players can use, more content that players will feel 'compelled' to finish that might take a while in the mid/low range so that leveling right to the top as fast as possible won't feel as necessary. Till they can do that, they need it fast to keep people interested. It sounds like from the most recent producer letter they will re-evaluate the speed of player leveling in 2.0 as he quotes it as "An accelerated rate of leveling" implying its intentionally fast right now and not normal for what they intend to make it later.

Ah, good point. I hadn't really taken current game content into consideration, I was just looking at leveling speed as its own entity.

[Darte]

Just told that for puncher you need STR and INT. Mind. Blown. So I guess for white mage you need DEX? WTF is wrong with SE's logic?

int = magic attack

int = boosts damage of fist abilities as well.

Putting points in int will increase auto attack damage.

Win/Win situation there.

[ZiZ]

I was really looking forward to that trailer :(

but I can't say their decision doesn't make sense.