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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

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.

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)

Lamia
Free Company: Ethereal
Leaders: Yura Hiza, Asuke Shoyo (NeOak)
Guild Website:: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/freecompany/9231112598714319939/

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)

Free Company: Huge Materia
Leaders: Broadbandito (Ada Blood)
Guild Website: http://hugemateria.guildwork.com/

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), Paprikka (Safflower Amariyo), ROBOKITTYZILLA (Maple Cookie), Aeana (Tiv Einsfell)
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.

USGamer 10
Vandal Online 9.5
TenTon Hammer 9.2
Multiplayer.it 9.0
Machinima 9.0
Polygon 9.0
The Digital Fix 9.0 (PS3)
Playstation Universe 9.0 (PS3)
Gametrailers 8.7 Video review featuring GAFers!
Game Spot 7.0
Game Revolution 7.0

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
A Guide By A Tank For Future/Current Tanks Tank Guide for learning how to play GLD/PLD and MRD/WAR.
Dragoons: A Rotation Reborn Dragoon Guide showing you the basic fundamentals and more.
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!

 

[we.are.the.armada]

Great OT, but the title isn't hardcore enough for me - meet me so I can check your gear ok?

 

[diablos991]

We have arrived!

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Crazy to hit OT3 so soon!

 

[chickdigger802]

welp, forgot to actually sub. Was going too!


Are there still people around FATEing now that subs have started?

 

[Canis lupus]

Damn OT3 already.

 

[Ultrabum]

Mmm, new thread smell.

 

[Vashetti]

Wow, #4 on the wall of shame.

My interest in this game just plummeted about three weeks ago. Hit 47 and couldn't be bothered to grind to 49 to progress the main story.

I'll try again once the PS4 version launches. Hopefully there'll be more content by then. As it is, level 40+ is barren for quest content.

 

[Alucrid]

 

[Relix]

Damn. So pretty. OT3 already ! And I am still 43. Ill get to 50 soon and get all my fancy shit soon... you'll see !

 

[Anteater]

welp, forgot to actually sub. Was going too!


Are there still people around FATEing now that subs have started?

I don't know if I actually prefer people around or people killing every fate in the zone in 0.5 sec.

 

[daveo42]

Good to be in that new OT.

Wow, #4 on the wall of shame.

My interest in this game just plummeted about three weeks ago. Hit 47 and couldn't be bothered to grind to 49 to progress the main story.

I'll try again once the PS4 version launches. Hopefully there'll be more content by then. As it is, level 40+ is barren for quest content.

I think that's the old wall of shame though. It's up now.

 

[chickdigger802]

I don't know if I actually prefer people around or people killing every fate in the zone in 0.5 sec.

happy medium


That feel when you are wondering the world, enter a fate with a boss and no1 shows up T___T

 

[Aeana]

I still think the subtitle should be 100% Handwork Guaranteed.

 

[Mileena]

I meet the requirements to enter this thread. Suck my cock Titan.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

So we have Nedrick to blame for the Elitists

 

[chickdigger802]

huh i made top 5 for last OT, and i barely play the game! just complain about it.


a true gaffer.

 

[Kokonoe]

I still think the subtitle should be 100% Handwork Guaranteed.

I was going to put both but when I make my Mega Man community thread people said the title was too long. I couldn't decide they were both good

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Can I try this free for a month somewhere?

 

[Aeana]

Can I try this free for a month somewhere?

You get 30 days free when you buy the game.
There's no trial yet.

 

[Anteater]

happy medium


That feel when you are wondering the world, enter a fate with a boss and no1 shows up T___T

They show up as soon as you engage it.

Sometimes.

 

[Alucrid]

Can I try this free for a month somewhere?

Yeah you can get a free month for $30 when you purchase the game.

 

[Kokonoe]

I'm gonna go ahead and add the Tank guide and Dragoon guide to the OP.

 

[diablos991]

Can I try this free for a month somewhere?

By purchasing the game you will get a free sub for a month.

 

[Broadbandito]

Should add Huge Materia FC to the leviathan list. Ran by me and another GAF member is present. We have about 64 members deep and looking for more;

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Wow, #4 on the wall of shame.

My interest in this game just plummeted about three weeks ago. Hit 47 and couldn't be bothered to grind to 49 to progress the main story.

I'll try again once the PS4 version launches. Hopefully there'll be more content by then. As it is, level 40+ is barren for quest content.

Get into a FATE party in North Thanalan...the leveling goes by extremely fast, especially if you can do Dark Devices and no one is a jerk enough to end it early...like what happened earlier this morning...

 

[Esura]

I can't wait til I get my Darklight....

 

[Aeana]

Wow, #4 on the wall of shame.

My interest in this game just plummeted about three weeks ago. Hit 47 and couldn't be bothered to grind to 49 to progress the main story.

I'll try again once the PS4 version launches. Hopefully there'll be more content by then. As it is, level 40+ is barren for quest content.

That was the old wall of shame! He put the new one up now.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

You get 30 days free when you buy the game.
There's no trial yet.

Yeah you can get a free month for $30 when you purchase the game.

By purchasing the game you will get a free sub for a month.

I debate as funds are not in abundance for me these days.

 

[diablos991]

Get into a FATE party in North Thanalan...the leveling goes by extremely fast, especially if you can do Dark Devices and no one is a jerk enough to end it early...like what happened earlier this morning...

That crap never happened when I was getting 50 for the first time. Mutually respectful people just doing their thing.

Now all the trolls have come of lvl and will do their best to make things miserable.

 

[daveo42]

Short of the top 5, by almost 100 posts.

 

[Anteater]

So I'm last even in the wall of shame, I fail at everything.

 

[Pinko Marx]

Hey you Monks out there. Should I worry about any of the MRD skills for xclass? I read a guide and it recommends Fracture, Mercy Stroke, and Blood Bath but the only one I see being any sort of use is /maybe/ Mercy Stroke. I already have 2 DoTs in touch of death and demolish and those are hard enough to keep up in the rotation, I couldn't imagine trying a 3rd. And blood bath, as a mnk in a terrible tank anyway so what use it is, I have second wind if I take AoE damage.

 

[diablos991]

So I'm last even in the wall of shame, I fail at everything.

Is it considered a failure to not make it there at all?

 

[Devilgunman]

Full Relic and DL? Pst! Give me another month and I'll get there >:\

 

[WolvenOne]

Ahh, new OT's up huh.

Suuuubscribed!!

 

[Hubb]

Is it considered a failure to not make it there at all?

There is always this OT, gl making the wall.

 

[WolvenOne]

Okay, so quick question. Are the developers planning any new events or content between now and the 2.1 update? In the short term I don't mind the lack of new content, since there's still a lot I need to accomplish, and I haven't seriously started leveling other classes.

Still, it'd be nice if there was a, "little," something, even if it was a couple additional End Game fates.

 

[diablos991]

Okay, so quick question. Are the developers planning any new events or content between now and the 2.1 update? In the short term I don't mind the lack of new content, since there's still a lot I need to accomplish, and I haven't seriously started leveling other classes.

Still, it'd be nice if there was a, "little," something, even if it was a couple additional End Game fates.

I expect to see Halloween and Christmas events, maybe a Thanksgiving and New Year one if we are lucky.

 

[Item Box]

we're gonna be in this OT for a loooong time

Spoiler

or until 2.1 hits

 

[WolvenOne]

I expect to see Halloween and Christmas events, maybe a Thanksgiving and New Year one if we are lucky.

Well, I'd like to think that 2.1 would hit before Thanksgiving, preferably before Christmas and New Years too. XD

Still, we don't really know how badly the early issues of the game impacted 2.1's development. So that November release date they were talking about may not hold up.

 

[Riposte]

"Ebil and I", eh?

The links could probably use a big shake-up, but I'm not exactly dedicated to it right now. I recommend people posting the best links (after first making sure it isn't already there, since people asked to put links that were already there a lot in the last thread lol). Everything useful seems to run through reddit at least once, so that's probably the best place to look for inspiration.

 

[Mairu]

Well, I'd like to think that 2.1 would hit before Thanksgiving, preferably before Christmas and New Years too. XD

Still, we don't really know how badly the early issues of the game impacted 2.1's development. So that November release date they were talking about may not hold up.

Considering their speed & estimates I'd be surprised if 2.1 was before December

 

[Kokonoe]

"Ebil and I", eh?

The links could probably use a big shake-up, but I'm not exactly dedicated to it right now. I recommend people posting the best links (after first making sure it isn't already there, since people asked to put links that were already there a lot in the last thread lol). Everything useful seems to run through reddit at least once, so that's probably the best place to look for inspiration.

I'll give it a bigger run down when i'm out of this dungeon. I have some more things I'd like to add to it. Most of the time I could have spent editing the thread I was responding in the last thread, then my dutyfinder finally got accepted and now I'm in a dungeon. Haha.

Thanks for the help, however.

 

[biaxident]

Not sure how I feel about this game yet, friend had a 30 day pass from original ffxiv game box and let me use it. I'm 25 pugilist, just got a choboco (let story quest get way behind because of dungeon queue's...). Story quests also do take forever, as cool as it is to have a story and cut scenes to enjoy, when it goes on for 30 mins with just clicking through dialogue, meh. Would be great with more voice acting (where you don't have to click through anything). I do like switching classes on the fly, but then I feel like I have no quests to do cause they've been done. So it looks like fate farming and hunting logs only to level those "alt" jobs. Any recommendations for what skills I should be borrowing from other classes as a pugilist? I have 2 open slots, not sure what I should try to level for good skills to use. Currently have a heal from arcanist, and 2 early tanking abilities from a glad.

 

[Cmagus]

I drank my Fantasia today. Started as lalafell came out as a cat.

 

[daveo42]

Considering their speed & estimates I'd be surprised if 2.1 was before December

What's causing all the delays? Originally we were looking at 2.1 in late October/early November. Did the server hiccups in the first two weeks really push them back that far?

 

[Kokonoe]

I drank my Fantasia today. Started as lalafell came out as a cat.

You can change your race with it? Wow.

 

[Mairu]

What's causing all the delays? Originally we were looking at 2.1 in late October/early November. Did the server hiccups in the first two weeks really push them back that far?

I don't think 2.1 has been officially 'delayed' or anything, but considering the server issues & their original estimates for when transfers were coming I just don't expect anything to happen on time with FF14

 

[Rootbeer]

Updated some of my deets on the GAF doc. Working on DL+weapon tiers right now Hope 2.1 brings some nice surprises.