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Previous Thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589676
Phase 4 marks the final beta of FFXIV: ARR. All progress in this beta will be carried over into the main game unless a major bug appears that forces the team to wipe character data. Phase 4 is an open beta of sorts, as anyone who signed up or participated in a previous beta is expected to be guaranteed access. Sign ups have since closed. Soon after phase 4 ends, "early access" will begin for pre-ordered and legacy (subscribed for +3 months) accounts.
Beta Phase 4 begins August 17th - UNLESS you participated in Phase 3, then it begins on the 16th - and ends on the 19th. (3-4 days)
Early Access begins on the 24th and ends on the 26th. (3 days)
FFXIV: ARR launches on August 27th, worldwide, for both Windows and PS3.
Official Links
Official site - http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV
Official Twitter (EN) - https://twitter.com/FF_XIV_EN
Previous "Letters from the Producer" - http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forums/137
Character Creation benchmark / demo
Character data can be transferred to the main game.
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/
(Feel free to share your characters and benchmark scores in this thread.)
Phase 4 launcher download
http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/inst/ffxivsetup.exe
Early Access
Pre-ordering the Windows or PS3 version will net you a code for early access and a few vanity items (assuming some underpaid teenager didn't screw you over at your GameStop).
https://secure.square-enix.com/account/app/svc/ffxivearlypre?rgn=na&lng=en - Windows version (only taking codes outside Japan starting on the 20th)
For the PS3 version, visit the Playstation Store on PSN. (Unsure if they are accepting codes at this point.)
There seem to be some issues with this process. This is the thread to ask questions.
Product Information
Official product page (Collector's edition details, retailers, etc.) - http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/product/
Community
GAF FFXIV Player spreadsheet here
There will be four GAF sub-communities found on four servers. (Contact information pending.)
Durandal - Japanese, Legacy (i.e. carried over) server. A linkshell (an invitation-based chat channel) for friends and GAF members. Speaking Japanese highly recommended, but not required.
Contact - GAF Username: Jijidasu - In game name: Aki Rouscelia
Ragnarok - European, Legacy server. A linkshell much like Durandal's community.
Sargatanas - North American, Legacy server. Both a linkshell and a free company (i.e. exclusive guild).
Ultros - North American, new server (i.e. no legacy characters for several months, every character is new). Similar to Sargatanas, this will feature both a linkshell and a free company.
Ultros Mumble server info:
Server: gaf.mumble.com
Port: 5311
NeoGAF Official Servers
Ultros (NA) - Fresh Start
Linkshell: Gather Against Fate
Free Company: Gather Against Fate
Leaders: ROBOKITTYZILLA, androidcandy, Capell, Paprika, Theta11
Guild Website: (TBD)
Sargatanas (NA) - Legacy
Linkshell: NeoBelieve
Free Company: Red Dot
Leaders: kiryogi (Eithne Rain), Ravidrath (Ravidrath Astolph), Omlet (Mishaela Aveeli), and a non-Gaffer (Mac Aroni)
Guild Website: http://reddot.guildwork.com/
Ragnarok (EU) - Legacy
Linkshell: Warriors of Chaos
Leader: Khrno (Khrno Zero), ebil (Ebil Elebil)
Guild Website: (TBD)
Durandal (JP) - Legacy
Linkshell: Nocturne
Leader: jijidasu (Aki Rouscelia)
Guild Website:: http://nocturne.guildwork.com/
NOTE: Players can create new characters on any server.
NOTE 2: Leader names are in format of GAF name (In-game name, if known).
NOTE 3: Since Phase 4 is capped at level 20, there won't be a FC on Ultros until launch.
People interested on joining the GAF LS/FC on any of the above servers please contact any of the leaders either on GAF or in-game.
Ultros GAF website:
http://neogaf.guildwork.com
1. Register an account if you don't have one
2. Enter your full character name for 'Display Name' when you register
3. Go to the "Recruitment" page and fill out an application
4. Complete the form as required
5. Once approved you will get access to the forums and other areas
* Please do not register until you have finished creating your character
* There are instructions on the application page and in the forum on how to setup your display name if you need help.
* Please do not register until you have finished creating your character
* Lodestone integration is not working at the moment so the roster (Members) will not display anything. I plan on adding a temporary roster page in the mean time, but go ahead and get your membership setup so you can access the forums.
--
For an invite to the Linkshell (and eventually the Free Company once early access starts), send a /tell to the following people in game:
Strawberry Shortcake (androidcandy)
Capell Percipere (Capell)
Safflower Amariyo (Paprikka)
Maple Cookie (ROBOKITTYZILLA)
Xarielle Randgris (theta11)
Other places to communicate with GAF:
The OT of the 1.0 version of the game (still in use) - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=513901
Steam Community (with slightly more information on sub-communities and other resources) - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ffxiv-gaf/
Resources
A an actual preview of the OT : OT preview / Beginner Guide
Server Status
http://arrstatus.com/
Game Information
http://www.ffxivinfo.com
http://xivdb.com
HUD Simulator
http://ffxiv.game-junkie.net/HUD/
Interactive Map of Eorzea
http://home.comcast.net/~nakomaru/ffmaps/
Crafting Spreadsheet
http://eorzeareborn.com/crafting-tier-1-and-tier-2-price-economy/
Listing of Cross-Class Skills
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...true&sortcolid=4&sortasc=true&rowsperpage=250
Story Summary from 1.0
http://www.dualshockers.com/2012/11/14/final-fantasy-xiv-the-story-so-far-episode-1-beginnings/
Naming Conventions and Other Lore
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forums/491-Lore
Name Generator
http://fandango.exp.jp/name-generator.php
Character Creator Benchmark Scores
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ao70YcZoNX_zdHpER085M1hXOW0yeFF5a3ZtQmI0TkE#gid=0
PC and PS3 Theme Download
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/alliance/dl/
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn OT
Avatars
Common courtesy: If someone has already claimed an avatar (or has made a similar one on their own), don't use it or one that is a slightly modified version of it. (A good way to check if the one you want is taken is to skim a few pages of this thread.)
(I made a lot of avatars with transparent background. If you'd like you could use these to make your own avatar, even combining some of the avatars below.)
If you want to rep one of the three Grand Companies / Nations, check out these icons done by Ebil (he also did the flag avatars below): (These simply fit over any avatar you'd want to use. Feel free to scale them down or up.)
Order of the Twin Adders:
Immortal Flames:
Maelstorm:
Raubahn / Kan-e-Senna / Merlwyb + Flags
Gaius van Baelsar / Nael van Darnus
Circle of Knowing
Other NPCs
Chocobo
Mandragoras
Ifrit / Garuda / Titan / Leviathan / Ramuh / Shiva
Good King Moogle Mog / Odin / Bahamut
Other Primal/Enemy/Pet
Classes and Jobs Art
Other Player Characters
(I apologize for the image spam.)
Wall of Shame Hall of Fame
Phase 4 marks the final beta of FFXIV: ARR. All progress in this beta will be carried over into the main game unless a major bug appears that forces the team to wipe character data. Phase 4 is an open beta of sorts, as anyone who signed up or participated in a previous beta is expected to be guaranteed access. Sign ups have since closed. Soon after phase 4 ends, "early access" will begin for pre-ordered and legacy (subscribed for +3 months) accounts.
Beta Phase 4 begins August 17th - UNLESS you participated in Phase 3, then it begins on the 16th - and ends on the 19th. (3-4 days)
Early Access begins on the 24th and ends on the 26th. (3 days)
FFXIV: ARR launches on August 27th, worldwide, for both Windows and PS3.
Official Links
Official site - http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV
Official Twitter (EN) - https://twitter.com/FF_XIV_EN
Previous "Letters from the Producer" - http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forums/137
Character Creation benchmark / demo
Character data can be transferred to the main game.
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/
(Feel free to share your characters and benchmark scores in this thread.)
Phase 4 launcher download
http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/inst/ffxivsetup.exe
Early Access
Pre-ordering the Windows or PS3 version will net you a code for early access and a few vanity items (assuming some underpaid teenager didn't screw you over at your GameStop).
https://secure.square-enix.com/account/app/svc/ffxivearlypre?rgn=na&lng=en - Windows version (only taking codes outside Japan starting on the 20th)
For the PS3 version, visit the Playstation Store on PSN. (Unsure if they are accepting codes at this point.)
There seem to be some issues with this process. This is the thread to ask questions.
Product Information
Official product page (Collector's edition details, retailers, etc.) - http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/product/
Community
GAF FFXIV Player spreadsheet here
There will be four GAF sub-communities found on four servers. (Contact information pending.)
Durandal - Japanese, Legacy (i.e. carried over) server. A linkshell (an invitation-based chat channel) for friends and GAF members. Speaking Japanese highly recommended, but not required.
Contact - GAF Username: Jijidasu - In game name: Aki Rouscelia
Ragnarok - European, Legacy server. A linkshell much like Durandal's community.
Sargatanas - North American, Legacy server. Both a linkshell and a free company (i.e. exclusive guild).
Ultros - North American, new server (i.e. no legacy characters for several months, every character is new). Similar to Sargatanas, this will feature both a linkshell and a free company.
Ultros Mumble server info:
Server: gaf.mumble.com
Port: 5311
NeoGAF Official Servers
Ultros (NA) - Fresh Start
Linkshell: Gather Against Fate
Free Company: Gather Against Fate
Leaders: ROBOKITTYZILLA, androidcandy, Capell, Paprika, Theta11
Guild Website: (TBD)
Sargatanas (NA) - Legacy
Linkshell: NeoBelieve
Free Company: Red Dot
Leaders: kiryogi (Eithne Rain), Ravidrath (Ravidrath Astolph), Omlet (Mishaela Aveeli), and a non-Gaffer (Mac Aroni)
Guild Website: http://reddot.guildwork.com/
Ragnarok (EU) - Legacy
Linkshell: Warriors of Chaos
Leader: Khrno (Khrno Zero), ebil (Ebil Elebil)
Guild Website: (TBD)
Durandal (JP) - Legacy
Linkshell: Nocturne
Leader: jijidasu (Aki Rouscelia)
Guild Website:: http://nocturne.guildwork.com/
NOTE: Players can create new characters on any server.
NOTE 2: Leader names are in format of GAF name (In-game name, if known).
NOTE 3: Since Phase 4 is capped at level 20, there won't be a FC on Ultros until launch.
People interested on joining the GAF LS/FC on any of the above servers please contact any of the leaders either on GAF or in-game.
Ultros GAF website:
http://neogaf.guildwork.com
1. Register an account if you don't have one
2. Enter your full character name for 'Display Name' when you register
3. Go to the "Recruitment" page and fill out an application
4. Complete the form as required
5. Once approved you will get access to the forums and other areas
* Please do not register until you have finished creating your character
* There are instructions on the application page and in the forum on how to setup your display name if you need help.
* Please do not register until you have finished creating your character
* Lodestone integration is not working at the moment so the roster (Members) will not display anything. I plan on adding a temporary roster page in the mean time, but go ahead and get your membership setup so you can access the forums.
--
For an invite to the Linkshell (and eventually the Free Company once early access starts), send a /tell to the following people in game:
Strawberry Shortcake (androidcandy)
Capell Percipere (Capell)
Safflower Amariyo (Paprikka)
Maple Cookie (ROBOKITTYZILLA)
Xarielle Randgris (theta11)
Other places to communicate with GAF:
The OT of the 1.0 version of the game (still in use) - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=513901
Steam Community (with slightly more information on sub-communities and other resources) - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ffxiv-gaf/
Resources
A an actual preview of the OT : OT preview / Beginner Guide
Server Status
http://arrstatus.com/
Game Information
http://www.ffxivinfo.com
http://xivdb.com
HUD Simulator
http://ffxiv.game-junkie.net/HUD/
Interactive Map of Eorzea
http://home.comcast.net/~nakomaru/ffmaps/
Crafting Spreadsheet
http://eorzeareborn.com/crafting-tier-1-and-tier-2-price-economy/
Listing of Cross-Class Skills
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...true&sortcolid=4&sortasc=true&rowsperpage=250
Story Summary from 1.0
http://www.dualshockers.com/2012/11/14/final-fantasy-xiv-the-story-so-far-episode-1-beginnings/
Naming Conventions and Other Lore
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forums/491-Lore
Name Generator
http://fandango.exp.jp/name-generator.php
Character Creator Benchmark Scores
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ao70YcZoNX_zdHpER085M1hXOW0yeFF5a3ZtQmI0TkE#gid=0
PC and PS3 Theme Download
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/alliance/dl/
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn OT
Avatars
Common courtesy: If someone has already claimed an avatar (or has made a similar one on their own), don't use it or one that is a slightly modified version of it. (A good way to check if the one you want is taken is to skim a few pages of this thread.)
(I made a lot of avatars with transparent background. If you'd like you could use these to make your own avatar, even combining some of the avatars below.)
If you want to rep one of the three Grand Companies / Nations, check out these icons done by Ebil (he also did the flag avatars below): (These simply fit over any avatar you'd want to use. Feel free to scale them down or up.)
Order of the Twin Adders:
Immortal Flames:
Maelstorm:
Raubahn / Kan-e-Senna / Merlwyb + Flags
Gaius van Baelsar / Nael van Darnus
Circle of Knowing
Other NPCs
Chocobo
Mandragoras
Ifrit / Garuda / Titan / Leviathan / Ramuh / Shiva
Good King Moogle Mog / Odin / Bahamut
Other Primal/Enemy/Pet
Classes and Jobs Art
Other Player Characters
(I apologize for the image spam.)