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Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward |OT2| RIP Bowmage 2015-2017.

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Killthee

helped a brotha out on multiple separate occasions!
Guys, I need your help.

I want to clear the savage versions of The Second Coil raids, as well as The Final Coil. I just want to do them one time, so I'll be skipping the cutscenes, and I'll be doing them unsynced. Since I'll be doing them for my first time, there will be a bonus.

I've had a PF up for a while, but no one joined, except for two people who have then left.

I'd greatly appreciate it if some of you could help. I have all day, and I'm logged in right now.
Don't think you'll find too many people willing to do savage coil. I think most people didn't bother with it just cause of the difficulty of it at launch and the sole reward for completing it being a title. I'd skip it, not really worth running it if you don't care for titles.

As for final coil I'd help but to be honest I was carried right through it and wouldn't know the mechanics to it. You could probably get a group going for it through pf without much trouble.
 

Killthee

helped a brotha out on multiple separate occasions!
So when will we be able to redeem our in-game items?



And another question is, I have gotten a pre-order in-game code for a red mage minion and some ala mhigan ear rings by pre-ordering Stormblood, and it says this in my email:



So if I am playing on Ultros (which is an American server) I won't be able to redeem it?
They said last night it'll work with the next patch releasing on the 28th.

Your in game server is different from your account server. As long as you have an EU copy of the base game and pay your sub on the EU version of mogstation that code should work for you.
 

Pachimari

Member
Actually, just looked it up and looks like they recently announced at fanfest the NPC won't be in until 3.55a. So it looks like the 28th.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...Yuna-Outfits?p=4040147&viewfull=1#post4040147

Cool, thanks!

Your in game server is different from your account server. As long as you have an EU copy of the base game and pay your sub on the EU version of mogstation that code should work for you.

Hmm, very strange. It doesn't work. Guess I'll have to go through the trouble of getting in touch with their support.

[edit] I notice on Mog Station it says this:

Once the FINAL FANTASY XIV: STORMBLOOD Early Access period ends, players must either redeem their FINAL FANTASY XIV: STORMBLOOD registration code or move their characters out of the Stormblood areas of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

So do I understand it correctly in, that the code can only be redeemed after the Early Access period of Stormblood is over?
 
Don't think you'll find too many people willing to do savage coil. I think most people didn't bother with it just cause of the difficulty of it at launch and the sole reward for completing it being a title. I'd skip it, not really worth running it if you don't care for titles.

As for final coil I'd help but to be honest I was carried right through it and wouldn't know the mechanics to it. You could probably get a group going for it through pf without much trouble.

Alright, thanks. I'll skip to Final Coil.
 

Killthee

helped a brotha out on multiple separate occasions!
So do I understand it correctly in, that the code can only be redeemed after the Early Access period of Stormblood is over?
No that's referencing the actual game code. Just saying you have to redeem the full SB game code if you want to keep playing SB once it officially launches.
 

Edzi

Member
Well, I did it. Bought the subscription and am downloading the game now. Gonna be a trip trying to relearn how this game works and where I left off a year ago. I'll probably give kb/m controls a try this time since I've heard that's better than using a controller.

I was wondering though, when is the best time to buy Heavensward? I believe I was around lvl 38 in the main quests, but Heavensward seems to be $10 at the moment on Amazon and the SE store.
 

dramatis

Member
If I preorder Stormblood on Amazon or Best Buy will I get the preorder bonus items and early access or is that exclusive to the SE Store?
This is what it says on Amazon:
Pre-order Bonus Offer: Pre-order Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood to gain early access to the game on June 16, as well as 2 pre-order exclusive DLCs: Ala Mhigan Earrings and the Wind-up Red Mage Minion. Codes and instructions will be sent within 2 days of pre-order. Offer only applies when shipped and sold by Amazon.com.

Well, I did it. Bought the subscription and am downloading the game now. Gonna be a trip trying to relearn how this game works and where I left off a year ago. I'll probably give kb/m controls a try this time since I've heard that's better than using a controller.

I was wondering though, when is the best time to buy Heavensward? I believe I was around lvl 38 in the main quests, but Heavensward seems to be $10 at the moment on Amazon and the SE store.
You can buy it, but if you want you don't have to activate it until you finish all of ARR content or until you hit lvl 50.
 

iammeiam

Member
Anybody have a tldr of live letter for people who missed it


Actual new info I think:

- Hildi and Zhloe stuff planned to continue post-4.0; Zhloe is crafter-centric and involves creating items for NPCs
- Cross server functionality to be greatly increased over time. Add PotD at some point, current priorities are friends lists, tells, linkshells, then maybe FCs in that order
- Proto Ultima to drop 270 accessories
- New Feast season, map, mode in 3.55
- Diadem 2.0 not making the first 3.55 patch, will be in second a week or two later
- Garo gear on Salvager in 3.55, MGP versions in 3.56
- 3.56 shouldn't be the last patch, more small ones planned to keep people with stuff2do

More complete list leaving out only the basically non-answers:

No new character customization options being planned, no planned increase in gardening slots, more hair will be available across races but not all, customizable underwear is hard, nebulous possibility for vague harder thing for people who have cleared Savage but still no details, Hildi will be back in 4.0, in game parser would be the end of the world so focus on raising skill floor/maybe inventing DPS feedback that doesn't tell you DPS aka if you want to parse give up PS4 life, PS4 pro patch will happen, eventually you'll be able to keep flowers in pots in bloom without sparkles, Cross-server alliances by 4.1 hopefully, followed by friends lists, tells, linkshells, then maybe FCs in that order, they want to do PotD cross-server too,


3.55 will have ez final anima step, Zhloe will be crafting-centric and have a storyline; Zhloe content will continue post-4.0; proto Ultima will drop 270 accessories but the unlock is a secret to everyone, new Feast season, new Feast map, new Feast mode, Warring Triad mount drop rate buff coming, Garo gear on Salvager in 3.55, live stream items redeemable in 3.55, Diadem is broken so coming in 3.55b a week or two after 3.55 proper, MGP Garo Gear in 3.56 (the story patch), more small patches planned leading up to SB to give people stuff2do
 

creid

Member
I'm on my way to buy the game and Heavensward CE via Steam. Excited for the new expansion.
If you haven't bought yet, keep in mind that buying the game on Steam locks you in to buying through Steam forever. Which means you can't take advantage of deals posted elsewhere, can't buy from the SE store, etc.
 
I think you would probably be able to find people willing to do Second Coil, just not the savage version of the fights. Have you tried hosting just got that?

I've already done the non-savage Second Coil raids. I did the first three Final Coil ones; I'm only missing the last one. I'll surely do it later today.
 

Killthee

helped a brotha out on multiple separate occasions!
Whens the Live letter ?
9 hours ago, here's a recap:

Actual new info I think:

- Hildi and Zhloe stuff planned to continue post-4.0; Zhloe is crafter-centric and involves creating items for NPCs
- Cross server functionality to be greatly increased over time. Add PotD at some point, current priorities are friends lists, tells, linkshells, then maybe FCs in that order
- Proto Ultima to drop 270 accessories
- New Feast season, map, mode in 3.55
- Diadem 2.0 not making the first 3.55 patch, will be in second a week or two later
- Garo gear on Salvager in 3.55, MGP versions in 3.56
- 3.56 shouldn't be the last patch, more small ones planned to keep people with stuff2do

More complete list leaving out only the basically non-answers:

No new character customization options being planned, no planned increase in gardening slots, more hair will be available across races but not all, customizable underwear is hard, nebulous possibility for vague harder thing for people who have cleared Savage but still no details, Hildi will be back in 4.0, in game parser would be the end of the world so focus on raising skill floor/maybe inventing DPS feedback that doesn't tell you DPS aka if you want to parse give up PS4 life, PS4 pro patch will happen, eventually you'll be able to keep flowers in pots in bloom without sparkles, Cross-server alliances by 4.1 hopefully, followed by friends lists, tells, linkshells, then maybe FCs in that order, they want to do PotD cross-server too,


3.55 will have ez final anima step, Zhloe will be crafting-centric and have a storyline; Zhloe content will continue post-4.0; proto Ultima will drop 270 accessories but the unlock is a secret to everyone, new Feast season, new Feast map, new Feast mode, Warring Triad mount drop rate buff coming, Garo gear on Salvager in 3.55, live stream items redeemable in 3.55, Diadem is broken so coming in 3.55b a week or two after 3.55 proper, MGP Garo Gear in 3.56 (the story patch), more small patches planned leading up to SB to give people stuff2do
 

Edzi

Member
Oh boy, tried out keyboard/mouse mode and was instantly overwhelmed. I think I'll stick to gamepad.

Using a gamepad shouldn't be a handicap right? For any class?
 

Vic_Viper

Member
What do I need to do before I can start doing Clan Hunts for Centurio Seals? Do I need to finish my Hunting Log first? Anything else after that?

Also what are some favorite armour sets for Ninja that I should be looking for? Right now the Iga set is the one im most interested in finding. Theres another set called the Falling Dragon set that looks pretty sick, but its from pvp and I havent really been a fan of the pvp in this game so I probably wont be working toward getting it.
 

Valor

Member
What do I need to do before I can start doing Clan Hunts for Centurio Seals? Do I need to finish my Hunting Log first? Anything else after that?

Also what are some favorite armour sets for Ninja that I should be looking for? Right now the Iga set is the one im most interested in finding. Theres another set called the Falling Dragon set that looks pretty sick, but its from pvp and I havent really been a fan of the pvp in this game so I probably wont be working toward getting it.

The Iga set is a fan favorite, but it'll be rough to acquire since it's in one of the level 50 24 man raids. The Ninja Artifact gear you get through class quests is pretty cool, and the new AF gear they introduced in HW is also kind of nifty, but I think you can only acquire that through centurio seals now.
 
If you haven't bought yet, keep in mind that buying the game on Steam locks you in to buying through Steam forever. Which means you can't take advantage of deals posted elsewhere, can't buy from the SE store, etc.

Thanks for the heads up, I did a little research beforehand and ok with it. Thanks.
 

Q9.) Will future Hildibrand quests once again feature trials?
A9.) Back in 2.X, we went a bit overboard on some of his quests. For 3.X, we wanted to take a break from implementing more quests. However we got so much feedback that we ended up implementing him anyway. For the 4.X series, we then wanted to let him rest, but once again you all asked for more Hildibrand quests so they’ll be coming!

Keep them coming forever please.

Zhloe Aliapoh Custom Deliveries
New content for gatherers and crafters.
This character has her own story, and you will learn a lot about other NPCs and characters through these quests.
You can create things for NPCs that they will appreciate, and eventually we’d like to update it to have the NPCs wear the stuff you make for them.

I really like how this sounds; excited to see how it pans out.
 

Vic_Viper

Member
The Iga set is a fan favorite, but it'll be rough to acquire since it's in one of the level 50 24 man raids. The Ninja Artifact gear you get through class quests is pretty cool, and the new AF gear they introduced in HW is also kind of nifty, but I think you can only acquire that through centurio seals now.

I thought the Iga set is obtained from getting the Centurio Clan Hunt seals? Or atleast the Antiquated Iga set is. Which 24 man are you referring too?

How do I get these Clan Hunt seals?

Im level 54 btw.
 

Jayhawk

Member
Too bad I won't have access to archives to see when camera captured my face like during leviathan chorus.

YoshiP, Uematsu and Kojifox were among those crying at the end.
 
Alphinaud's new voice sucks.
The voice changes are really annoying, because the original voices had really bad direction for most of 2.0. By the time the direction has improved and the voice acting is actually getting really good, they change the whole cast except Aymeric. It's really fuckin strange and pointless. By and large the quality of the voice acting is better, but it's jarring as fuck when you've spent many many hours with the old voice cast. I miss old Alphinaud, Urianger, Yda, and Raubahn
 
The voice changes are really annoying, because the original voices had really bad direction for most of 2.0. By the time the direction has improved and the voice acting is actually getting really good, they change the whole cast except Aymeric. It's really fuckin strange and pointless.

They went to a new studio for the English VAs with Heavensward is the reason almost the entire cast is new.
 
They went to a new studio for the English VAs with Heavensward is the reason almost the entire cast is new.
Yeah I'm aware. Huge cast changes like that rarely happen without studio changes. It's just shitty that they hid it from us until the game actually fucking launched. I remember the launch story trailer for HW, and people thought the voices were mostly just new characters, since Aymeric was still the same. They never even really justified it if I remember right.

Japanese audiences wouldn't stand for this, but it just gets dumped on the English speaking audiences and we have to deal.

Like I said though, the voice cast IS mostly better, but it was still a shitty thing for Square Enix to have done.
 

Edzi

Member
Is there a FFXIV Gaf discord? Didn't see any mention of it in the OP, and I feel like that would be a better place for all my basic questions.
 

EndcatOmega

Unconfirmed Member
So was able to play the first hour or two and enjoying it so far. I'm not high enough level yet but when I am do I want to start doing quests from other guilds or just stick to the ones from the guild for my class?

Each class has a separate level, so do what you want- at level 10 you can switch classes, and 15 you can travel to the other two cities and grab those if you want. Make sure you do the main story quests above all else though, there's a lot that's locked behind them.
 

Chase17

Member
Each class has a separate level, so do what you want- at level 10 you can switch classes, and 15 you can travel to the other two cities and grab those if you want. Make sure you do the main story quests above all else though, there's a lot that's locked behind them.

Will do. Thanks!
 
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