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[Khrno]

I tried to preorder this at Gamestop but they said there wasn't a collector's edition...yet it shows up on the website, what gives?

You should have never gone to GS in the first place.

 

[GraveRobberX]

Damn I'm having withdrawal syndrome

Missing that grind and fun with GAF in mumble

 

[Mognet]

Did any tank take any screenshots while in the middle of a fight? It would be great to show everyone how the Enmity List looks like when you are the tank.

is this okay?

i also got another one showing lower stages of enmity (or none at all..)

 

[Dog food is delicious]

I'm sitting here without the game, which I start thinking about the game, and when I start thinking it can make me paranoid. So now I just want to confirm.

People who ordered from Green Man Gaming: How many code emails did you get? I only got one with an 18 digit code. Is that the game or the pre-order code or both? Are we supposed to get two codes?

The 18 digit code is for early access. I got the same code from Amazon.

 

[mackaveli]

Just to clarify, if I use the code for early access I can still play the game when it goes on sale on August 27th?

I plan on keeping my collector's edition sealed but want to obviously still play. Is this possible?

 

[Askani]

The 18 digit code is for early access. I got the same code from Amazon.

So then that will give us early access AND register the full game? I just want to be be clear so I'm not left waiting incase I assume something and it turns out that it is incorrect.

 

[Sblargh]

Will crafting be useful?

 

[GraveRobberX]

For Head Start do we use the Open Beat Client (Phase 4) or do we need to DL a new client

 

[BadRNG]

Carby's are apart of the ACN ability to deal damage. ACN have stackable damage over time abilities but the carbys do most.

I think you missed part of the conversation. No one is suggesting ACN's stop using the little furball completely, the hate was directed at those using the Topaz (tank) variation of it. Using the blue one for it's dps makes more sense.

The complaints are about the fact the topaz offers little to the group as it takes away both the tank's control of the situation as well as dps from the ACN. Whether or not it is disposable or can be easily resummoned really isn't the point.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

I preordered from SE way back when, but no code yet...

 

[Khrno]

is this okay?

Fantastic thanks.


In this list can be seen how the tank is not on top of "D - Stone Servant" threat's list.

 

[LaneDS]

Didn't see it answered earlier:

-Do we have a start time for Early Access on the 24th?

Also, completely different question but what are some FRAPS alternatives for taking screenshots? I don't think I'm interested in recording video, and I feel like $37 (the price of FRAPS) is rather high if I'm just interested in screen capture. Might just do the Steam Overlay as some have suggested, for the attractive price of free.

 

[Dog food is delicious]

So then that will give us early access AND register the full game? I just want to be be clear so I'm not left waiting incase I assume something and it turns out that it is incorrect.

I would imagine that you'll get the digital code on release? I'm not totally sure because my order was for the PS3 version which gets you early access as well.

 

[Khrno]

Didn't see it answered earlier:

-Do we have a start time for Early Access on the 24th?

We don't.

 

[Glorious Ownage]

Is the maximum party size for all dungeons only four players?

 

[Mastamind]

Didn't see it answered earlier:

-Do we have a start time for Early Access on the 24th?

Also, completely different question but what are some FRAPS alternatives for taking screenshots? I don't think I'm interested in recording video, and I feel like $37 (the price of FRAPS) is rather high if I'm just interested in screen capture. Might just do the Steam Overlay as some have suggested, for the attractive price of free.

We don't.

Hasn't most if not all of their beta/alpha start times been 5am EST. As of right now that's what i'm expecting.

 

[BananasWithGuns]

Is the maximum party size for all dungeons only four players?

No, there will be 8 player dungeons later in the game.

Also Crystal Tower is being added in patch 2.1 which is a 24 player raid.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

So who here was on the fence up until Phase 4 of the Beta?

I had far more fun on the short Phase 4, than 3, and decided to pre-order it a couple days ago. ;D

 

[mattiewheels]

Man, the localization team is probably having a blast.

Ain't Nobody Got Time For Bats!

 

[Augemitbutter]

i thought my MRD was strong for some other reason (better gear, weapon) when i was doing his level 15 quest..........but did they seriously nerf all quests across classes? they were one of the early highlights to me previously, some people might remember...

 

[Isaccard]

Damn I'm having withdrawal syndrome

Missing that grind and fun with GAF in mumble

I feel ya.

 

[Dog food is delicious]

i thought my MRD was strong for some other reason (better gear, weapon) when i was doing his level 15 quest..........but did they seriously nerf all quests across classes? they were one of the early highlights to me previously, some people might remember...

They nerfed a LNC quest for sure. Added NPC help when it wasn't there before. Was very disappointed.

 

[Khrno]

Hasn't most if not all of their beta/alpha start times been 5am EST. As of right now that's what i'm expecting.

That's right, so it wouldn't be wrong to expect it to be at the same time, but you know, this is SE and even with Yoshida we can't be sure until the official word is out. And damn they take their time to announce these things.

 

[Cetra]

I feel like the story encounters were drastically reduced in difficulty since phase 3. Pretty let down about it actually.

 

[Mognet]

No, there will be 8 player dungeons later in the game.

Also Crystal Tower is being added in patch 2.1 which is a 24 player raid.

i thought crystal tower was going to be in the game at launch?

 

[Izayoi]

Is there a way to get AA working by forcing it via nVidia Inspector? I couldn't get it to work during the beta, was wondering if anyone had better luck than me.

 

[Ferr986]

Just saw this

Feedback: Please make it possible to indicate the amount of items you want to buy when you purchase an item from a retainer.
Status: Working as Intended
Comment: After looking into a feature like this, we've decided not to implement it because it could be utilized often for high-demand items and we want sellers to have more control over this.

I though it was just me not knowing how to buy single items in the markets.
This is so dumb, hope SE reconsiders it.

 

[Dog food is delicious]

Just saw this



I though it was just me not knowing how to buy single items in the markets.
This is so dumb, hope SE reconsiders it.

I see where they are coming from... kinda. If someone is selling 15 copies of a really hot item it'll take you more time to buy all 15 one at a time, giving other players a chance to buy some.

Not that I agree with it, mind you.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

Just saw this



I though it was just me not knowing how to buy single items in the markets.
This is so dumb, hope SE reconsiders it.

Is this for consumables? Including stacked stuff?

 

[BananasWithGuns]

i thought crystal tower was going to be in the game at launch?

It got delayed because they're still balancing it. At least that's what was said in the last live letter. Yoshi said it was too hard right now.

 

[Glorious Ownage]

Did I preordered on PSN where do I find my early access codes? I didn't get any emails

 

[we.are.the.armada]

Ain't Nobody Got Time For Bats!

Hehehe, yeah I did a dozen or so quests that were all spoofs of 80s hairband songs.

This game is fucking sweet

 

[Augemitbutter]

They nerfed a LNC quest for sure. Added NPC help when it wasn't there before. Was very disappointed.

that sucks. i played the GLA and LNC quests in beta 3 and they were fun. you had to utilize more skills that just stand around and win. maybe that's the reason why i had to think for a sec before i could recall the MRD quest. it felt like every other quest.

i think this will or already has backfired in the early dungeon play.

 

[Wagram]

Just saw this



I though it was just me not knowing how to buy single items in the markets.
This is so dumb, hope SE reconsiders it.

Yeah, that's pretty common in Square-Enix logic. Force a restriction and call it seller freedom.

Also, the nerf this phase on already easy content is unbelievable.

 

[SleazyC]

I tried to preorder this at Gamestop but they said there wasn't a collector's edition...yet it shows up on the website, what gives?

PS3 or PC?

PC physical collectors was a very limited run, and could only be ordered off of Square's website.

I preordered from SE way back when, but no code yet...

Looking at my email from my order I see this at the bottom:

Product SKU: PC Download
Product Name: FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Pre-Order Bonus Package
Qty Ordered: 1
Amount: $0.00
Serial Number/Product Code: XXXXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXX

Not sure if this is the early access code but I am hoping it is, otherwise I don't have a code.

The other thing I am wondering is once the early access is up I am assuming I'll have to enter in a CD-key, since I got normal shipping I will not have said CD-key for a couple days after. Could I scoop up another key off GMG and then attach the CE stuff to my account when I get my boxed copy?

 

[dmann]

After enjoying my time with the beta over the weekend, I decided to preordered the game earlier today through the Square-Enix store website. I received an email from SE with a 'Digital Rights: 18 digit code'

Is this the preorder/early access code? Am I suppose to received a separate "game" code later on?

 

[Mastamind]

That's right, so it wouldn't be wrong to expect it to be at the same time, but you know, this is SE and even with Yoshida we can't be sure until the official word is out. And damn they take their time to announce these things.

Right I would have scheduled time off from work on the correct damn week if they announced things in advance like they should do.

 

[Hubb]

i thought crystal tower was going to be in the game at launch?

My understanding is that crystal tower and The Great Labyrinth of Bahamut will come out at launch.

Edit: never mind, I missed the live letter.

 

[Dog food is delicious]

that sucks. i played the GLA and LNC quests in beta 3 and they were fun. you had to utilize more skills that just stand around and win. maybe that's the reason why i had to think for a sec before i could recall the MRD quest. it felt like every other quest.

i think this will or already has backfired in the early dungeon play.

yeah, the original quest was an Alpha Wolf with something like 15 other wolves around it. You had to decide how to pick the individual wolf packs off to get to the Alpha. Aggro the Alpha and they all come.

Now the NPC just rushes in and tanks them all. You can just pick them off of him tanking.

 

[Ferr986]

Is this for consumables? Including stacked stuff?

Atleast for materials, yes. I tried to buy a pair of units of an item I needed to craft, but I could only buy the full stack that was put for selling.

 

[Khrno]

Right I would have scheduled time off from work on the correct damn week if they announced things in advance like they should do.

After the announcement of the launch date I booked off that week, so next week I'm not working, just playing!

 

[Dog food is delicious]

PS3 or PC?

PC physical collectors was a very limited run, and could only be ordered off of Square's website.


Looking at my email from my order I see this at the bottom:

Product SKU: PC Download
Product Name: FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Pre-Order Bonus Package
Qty Ordered: 1
Amount: $0.00
Serial Number/Product Code: XXXXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXX

Not sure if this is the early access code but I am hoping it is, otherwise I don't have a code.

The other thing I am wondering is once the early access is up I am assuming I'll have to enter in a CD-key, since I got normal shipping I will not have said CD-key for a couple days after. Could I scoop up another key off GMG and then attach the CE stuff to my account when I get my boxed copy?

After enjoying my time with the beta over the weekend, I decided to preordered the game earlier today through the Square-Enix store website. I received an email from SE with a 'Digital Rights: 18 digit code'

Is this the preorder/early access code? Am I suppose to received a separate "game" code later on?

That looks to be the early access code. Matches mine.

 

[SoraanTribal]

i love the face my character makes when i find a good catch



i also made a gallery of some scenery screenshots if anyone is interested

Gorgeous screenshots...

What is this?

 

[Augemitbutter]

yeah, the original quest was an Alpha Wolf with something like 15 other wolves around it. You had to decide how to pick the individual wolf packs off to get to the Alpha. Aggro the Alpha and they all come.

Now the NPC just rushes in and tanks them all. You can just pick them off of him tanking.

so they basically discarded all game design and replaced it with regular trash mob mentality. that's quite alarming.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

PS3 or PC?

PC physical collectors was a very limited run, and could only be ordered off of Square's website.


Looking at my email from my order I see this at the bottom:

Product SKU: PC Download
Product Name: FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Pre-Order Bonus Package
Qty Ordered: 1
Amount: $0.00
Serial Number/Product Code: XXXXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXX

Not sure if this is the early access code but I am hoping it is, otherwise I don't have a code.

The other thing I am wondering is once the early access is up I am assuming I'll have to enter in a CD-key, since I got normal shipping I will not have said CD-key for a couple days after. Could I scoop up another key off GMG and then attach the CE stuff to my account when I get my boxed copy?

Thanks, went back and checked my email and it looks like it's all there, will have to check again after work.

 

[bishopcruz]

Was tracking down the music after watching the 1.0 storyline via Youtube, dunno about the other cities, but man the new Ul'dah theme is a downgrade from the original. This is friggen classic uematsu right here:

The Twin Faces of Fate

SO GOOD! Shame they decided to redo so much of the music. Did they ever say why they did?

 

[Mastamind]

After the announcement of the launch date I booked off that week, so next week I'm not working, just playing!

I planned for p4 to go until early access and not have the lvl 20 cap.

Did not turn out well. But at least i got to sleep in.

 

[we.are.the.armada]

i love the face my character makes when i find a good catch



i also made a gallery of some scenery screenshots if anyone is interested

Great screens You really captured the essence of the world - which is my favorite part of MMORPGs. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Aureon]

Was tracking down the music after watching the 1.0 storyline via Youtube, dunno about the other cities, but man the new Ul'dah theme is a downgrade from the original. This is friggen classic uematsu right here:

The Twin Faces of Fate

SO GOOD! Shame they decided to redo so much of the music. Did they ever say why they did?

The new ul'dah theme is much better than that.
Really. I afk in Ul'dah only for the theme.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

so they basically discarded all game design and replaced it with regular trash mob mentality. that's quite alarming.

Yeah, they were probably bombarded with "This is too hard!" during phase 3 and dialed it down.

I got beaten badly on my PUG 15 quest in phase 3 until I realized I needed to stick close to the healer and use my skills more efficiently-but GLA was easy enough the first time. Only 15 I got in this time was ACN and that was like auto-pilot.