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|OT| - Posted by Ebil (Image heavy, may require stretching windows or using a browser's zoom out feature.)
Google Doc text version for mobile/bandwidth concerned and easy word search.
Google Doc for Version 1.0 Storyline and Lore resource directory

The OT above was designed by Ebil and I to be an elegant, yet comprehensive guide that provides answers for both new and potential players and looks beautiful while doing it. It is highly encouraged you give it a good looking over before you ask any questions, especially if those questions begin with "How do I..." or "When do I...". Seriously, it is worth checking out, even just for the great visuals Ebil put together.

On that matter, I'll say I'm extremely thankful for the opportunity to work with Ebil on a fun and rewarding challenge - couldn't have asked for a better partner. I wanted to make one of the most visually appealing and useful OTs and I think we may have succeeded. Also thanks to Jijidasu for volunteering to look over what I wrote. For the |OT2| I will carry over and edit the 2nd post of the first (containing avatars, community, reviews, and resources). Banners by Ebil.

Wall of Shame
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Avatars
A set of FFXIV: ARR avatars, new and old, can be found here. For common courtesy, please do not use the same avatar as someone else.
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Steam Group
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/ffxiv-gaf/
(To run FFXIV with the steam overlay go to “Games” > “Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library” and add the executable. With the steam overlay it is easy to use steam chat and browser without tabbing out.)

NeoGAF Player List (See the directions above and below the list)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqJ0t4fudwPtdFJ4RW5qV3JtU1pUR3IzendzUmRVaVE#gid=1

NeoGAF Linkshells and Free Companies (By World)

Durandal (JP data center)
Linkshell: Nocturne
Leader: jijidasu (Aki Rouscelia)
Guild Website:: http://nocturne.guildwork.com/

Leviathan
Linkshell: Gather Against Fate
Leader: STAB-Gatekeeper (Vesaa Sasaki)

Ragnarok (NA/EU data center, recommended for EU timezones)
Linkshell: Warriors of Chaos
Leader: Khrno (Khrno Abaddon), ebil (Ebil Elebil)
Guild Website: n/a

Sargatanas (NA/EU data center)
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/

Ultros (NA/EU data center)
Linkshell: Gather Against Fate
Free Company: Gather Against Fate
Leaders: androidcandy (Strawberry Shortcake), Capell (Capell Percipere), Paprikka (Safflower Amariyo), ROBOKITTYZILLA (Maple Cookie), theta11 (Xarielle Randgris)
Guild Website: http://neogaf.guildwork.com/

As described in the original OT (under "Getting Started"), legacy characters are currently restricted to legacy worlds (servers). Even when the world transfer service becomes available, they will be unable to move to “new” servers for several months. New characters can be made on either new or legacy servers. The primary difference is that no character on new servers will be older than than the Phase 4 Beta. Measure the pros and cons of both, though minor and temporary, and make a decision for yourself.


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Highly Recommended (by me) ♦

Basic Game Utility / News
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/ - The Lodestone. The most important FFXIV website. ♦
sqex.to/Msp - The Mog Station. Used for all FFXIV account/subscription/promotional items management.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forum.php - Official forums. (Note the "Dev Tracker" feed.)
https://twitter.com/FF_XIV_EN - Official Twitter
http://arrstatus.com - Server status site.
http://www.guildm8s.com/Default.aspx?G=8 - FFXIV news timeline (covering many blogs, etc.). ♦

Fan Sites / Other Communities
http://ffxiv.zam.com/ - Long established MMO site with large forum community.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv - FFXIV subreddit since 1.x.
http://www.reddit.com/r/FFXIVRECRUITMENT - Subreddit dedicated to LS/FC recruitment.
http://www.bluegartr.com/index.php - An endgame-centric forum originally known for its FFXI community.
http://bluegarter.guildwork.com/forum - The other Blue Gartr forum, also endgame-centric (long story lol.)
http://ffxivrealm.com - A new forum for ARR.
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com - Biggest role-player forum.
http://xivpads.com - Collects Lodestone data for players to track themselves and other utilities. ♦
(NeoGAF Guildwork sites are found under the Community section, above.)

Databases / Wikis
http://xivdb.com - An extensive data-minded database, with game-like maps and character wardrobe. ♦
http://xivwiki.com/Main_Page - A wiki by the xivdb guys.
http://www.ffxivinfo.com - Similar database, with more written content.
http://www.ffxivpro.com - General database which also collects player and market data. Successor to FFXIAH.
http://home.comcast.net/~nakomaru/ffmaps - Maps
http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Main_Page - FFXIV 1.x wiki being readapted for ARR. Successor to FFXIclopedia.
http://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/FF14_Wiki - Brand new wiki for ARR.
http://www.ffxivfate.com - FATE maps.

Guides/Strategy
http://valk.dancing-mad.com - Deep combat system analysis with calculators. ♦
http://eorzeareborn.com - Site with general guides covering duties, crafting, macros, etc. ♦
http://igoumedia.com/finalfantasy14 - Another guide site in the same fashion.
http://www.ffxivguild.com - A third guide site.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvWTiTvRintgdDR0aXFESXROSzl4OUtqdFVDbW1aMHc#gid=0 - List of important food items in the game.

Tools
http://betterds3.ciebiera.net - Enables use of a PS3 controller on PC.
http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-XInput-Wrapper-for-DS3-and-Play-com-USB-Dual-DS2-Controller - PC Dualshock 3 support, no motioninjoy required (courtesy of Baleoce).
http://ffxiv.game-junkie.net/HUD - HUD simulator for planning customization.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkadXJVMJCR4dFNIU1lZODdiMUMzNVJCczcyZldoVmc#gid=16 - Google doc used to calculate Discipline of Land attributes using copy and paste on the “summary” sheet (must save doc first).
http://ffxivlogrep.com/summary - Japanese Parser. (English translation on top right corner.) ♦
http://xivmodels.com - Model viewer (Spoilers).

Story and Lore
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f1RVGK0nY9VC0nM779rmZrEVd43XZy5xIC0X_2SXWp8/edit - Same link found at the top of this post. ♦

Video/Music Content
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8u8kLELS40 - YouTube channel of “Mr.Happy”, covering game mechanics, lore, and tips. ♦
http://gamerescape.com/category/aetheryteradio - Gamerescape’s podcast.
http://zantetsuken.net/sequencebreak/sbxiv - Another long running FFXIV podcast.
http://www.xivnation.com/category/xiv-reborn - GameBreaker’s new FFXIV podcast.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsJwMyjShVUzySDolxLweBrSbJs1PLpqL - Matt Fuss’s piano arrangments of FFXIV music. ♦

Misc.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj4taWT-MzpZdHlmdGd3LU44c0tESFBmcGtVUjNSNFE#gid=0 - List of “missable” items (including what ring you get for answering the prologue’s question).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...mR0Qjk4QzV2SmYzVzhYTVdCSkE&toomany=true&pli=1 - List of shared skills between classes and jobs.
http://dimensionaldeath.com/index.php?page=huntinglogs - Hunting log maps.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkadXJVMJCR4dFc1dFdfZ3BMOE0tQ1VwR2N3QnVqZEE#gid=1 - Shows what types of equipment each discipline of hand makes.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0As3pVWz2bGVDdDZqbUoycWFzSzRDVDhUdWUzZGFlQlE#gid=0 - List of fishing tackle and their uses.
http://nix80.livejournal.com/22903.html - Blog post covering materia, including maximum enhancement values.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/1k6gt5/ffxiv_rainmeter_hud_download_link_inside - FFXIV Rainmeter skin. Themes the desktop after FFXIV’s UI.
http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/1klktx/playing_on_multiple_computers_heres_a_quick/ - Reddit post detailing how to carry over macros, settings, and UI. ♦
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/117761-Unlocking-dungeons - List of dungeons and how they are unlocked.
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/117575-Minion-List - List of minions and where they are obtained.
http://ffxivarr.forumotion.com/t3-mog-station-explained-qa-ce-items-days-remaining-etc -FAQ concerning the Mog Station, accounts, legacy status, etc.

Graphics Modding Guide
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=66551296&postcount=7248 - Courtesy of Jijidasu


If you have any comments or criticisms or would like to see a resource added, please say so in this thread or PM me. Thanks for reading!
 
Acerac

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I wonder if by this point there are more people who can't play but want to than people who are actively playing (not afk).
 
rykomatsu

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dumb question, but if I have the jpn pc version, can I create a char on US servers or just JPN servers (or vice versa)?
 
Riposte

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rykomatsu said:
dumb question, but if I have the jpn pc version, can I create a char on US servers or just JPN servers (or vice versa)?
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This game is cross-region. It is also cross-platform, but you need to buy the Windows version to play on PC and the PS3 version to play on PS3.
 
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tiggerkiddo

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Hopefully soon the thread will be more about people playing than people not playing and getting annoyed with the constant errors. Fun game
 
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Rflagg

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Even with all the problems people are having getting on and such I am so very tempted to try to get this. The two biggest things holding me back is the once I hit end cap in a mmo I usually lose interest thanks to not having enough time or patience to deal with/get into a raiding guild, and the fact that mmos usually take up all my gaming time. A much smaller factor is my computer is also getting pretty darn old so then game would need to be turned down quite a bit I think.
 
Riposte

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I've run into errors constantly, but I have been able to play... a lot.

Rflagg said:
Even with all the problems people are having getting on and such I am so very tempted to try to get this. The two biggest things holding me back is the once I hit end cap in a mmo I usually lose interest thanks to not having enough time or patience to deal with/get into a raiding guild, and the fact that mmos usually take up all my gaming time. A much smaller factor is my computer is also getting pretty darn old so then game would need to be turned down quite a bit I think.
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If you are a Final Fantasy fan, I don't see anything wrong with the idea of buying this, beating the main scenario, doing the "post-game" dungeons, and quitting.
 
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Firehead

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tiggerkiddo said:
Hopefully soon the thread will be more about people playing than people not playing and getting annoyed with the constant errors. Fun game
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Here's hopin'. I've been enjoying my time with the game so far. Just... would like to spend more time with it, ya know?

And I was in the middle of getting my chocobo before this weekend as well...
 
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SteveO409

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Yoooooooo square. hire more customer support and fix peoples accounts who accidentally added their retail code to a NEW service account. It's been 5-6 days already and can't play the game :(
 
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Khatoz

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Timeaisis said:
Oh good, a new OT. Hopefully this one will be more about the game and less about server issues.
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Wait this isn't Final Fantasy: Error Within The Game. And here I though I had almost collected all of the error messages to get an achievement.
 
Big Chungus

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SteveO409 said:
Yoooooooo square. hire more customer support and fix peoples accounts who accidentally added their retail code to a NEW service account. It's been 5-6 days already and can't play the game :(
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What happens if someone adds the code to a service account?
 
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lupin23rd

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Was there a GAF free company on Lamia as well? Thought I saw that in the previous OT and realized that's where my NA character ended up.
 
Shouta

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Kenai said:
They're a lot friendlier to pets regarding AoE, damage, and general abilities in this game, I can put Selene by the boss as she will basically take care of herself and spam healing with no mp cost. Eos does even more healing if I really need it. In FF11 this pet would have had x5 the recast time on a basic Cure, an MP bar, and died to boss AoE before the 3 min mark.

That's why despite my desire for SE to fix the pet command quirks, I can't help but applaud them for the clear progress they made from 11.
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Actually, current Automatons are basically what SCH pets are though you need to tell the AI to prioritize stuff. They took away the global timer for spells on Automatons and they basically cast like crazy as a result. It's not quite as tight as the Fairy AI but in healing power it's equivalent or better nowadays.
 
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From the last OT

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Not a Gladiator.
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You could get flash from leveling gladiator though, but with that said, I think MP might be a problem at early levels, I've only played marauder in phase 3 once though D:
 
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Khatoz

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Anteater said:
From the last OT



You could get flash from leveling gladiator though, but with that said, I think MP might be a problem at early levels, I've only played marauder in phase 3 once though D:
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Yeah I believe you can cross skill flash from a GLA level 10 or close to it. Also you'll need to level GLA to 15 for the Warrior job.
 
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RK9039

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Anteater said:
From the last OT



You could get flash from leveling gladiator though, but with that said, I think MP might be a problem at early levels, I've only played marauder in phase 3 once though D:
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Yeah Flash was a problem earlier on, I could only use it twice before I had to wait on my MP. Now it's not a problem, and I use it frequently as a Warrior.
 
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