Mr. Luchador
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Munba said:
Might encourage more healers, if its a mixed role - easier to solo when not in party.
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Final Fantasy XIV Information Thread | PC Open Beta... yeah it's not really open.
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Might encourage more healers, if its a mixed role - easier to solo when not in party.
Mr. Luchador
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Jinko said:
Hmm, I didn't play much FFXI, but that's all I've heard about it. How elitest it became at end game - if you weren't the right race for the right class, then you may as well uninstall the game.
Audioboxer87 said:
Same content, PS2 version had a few extra effects and ran smoother, but PC version looked better with higher resolutions. This time building with PC in mind, but that doesnt mean the PS3 version will be gimp in any way. Hoping XIV still controls just as well with a gamepad.
Its great how versatile each class is turning out to be. All seem like they have both decent solo and party capabilities.
Buggy Loop
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So the archers dont have to buy or make their goddamn arrows this time? Just uses MP? Odd and good at the same time, didnt think SE would do that. All disciplines look interesting. Lancer and pugilist for me especially, drg+drk or mnk+thf 
Thaumaturge is also kind of RDM like, loved mine in ffxi.
Sucks that im unlikely to enter the beta, i think this laptop wouldnt run it anyway.
Thaumaturge is also kind of RDM like, loved mine in ffxi.Sucks that im unlikely to enter the beta, i think this laptop wouldnt run it anyway.
Wazzim said:
http://www.vg247.com/2009/08/20/ffxiv-discussions-with-microsoft-holding-up-360-version/
Seems they were lenient early on to get support on the platform. Now, not so much.
http://www.vg247.com/2009/08/28/ms-foot-dragging-on-360-mmos-is-baffling-says-cryptic-boss/
Last time PS2 was lead platform so everything else was gimped by PS2 limitations. PC controls even though I exclusively played on PC were absolutely terrible, the mouse was useless, the keypad was for movement etc... :lol. Everything was designed for the ps2 with a macro system.Audioboxer87 said:
This time PC is the lead platform with everything being ported down to consoles. Judging by the XIV screenshots it looks like a no-brainer to pick up the PC version over the consoles just based on how the interface looks like it will work. (not saying the gamepad will work good, just saying it loooks more suited for kb+m)
Valru said:
I played XI on PC the most, and sometimes on my 360 but had a USB keyboard plugged in. The one thing I wish every MMO would have stolen from FFXI's concept is that you played with really just numpad area of your keyboard. It was THE best MMO control scheme ever. Small area, easy to use. I could pretty much play FFXI with just my right hand for the most part. I LOVED that the mouse was 100% useless/pointless. I run out of batteries quick on my wireless ones and so just having a keyboard resting on my lap while I played was great.
That's probably why it was so easy to fall asleep playing the game if you had been grinding for hours upon hours into the 4-6AM spot. :lol
BamYouHaveAids
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I prefered the fact that you didn't need to use a mouse. Even when I switched from the PC to 360 version I still played it exclusively using the keyboard.Valru said:
I for one hope they include full mouse support this time, FF11 controls where ok and you do get used to them, however WASD and mouse is how I like to play my MMO's so I hope they have options for both camps.
I think they said back at gamescon that you could control the characters with WASD.
I think they said back at gamescon that you could control the characters with WASD.
Okay, this is bizarre.
So I was able to find the code for the beta, but... the application demands that I select an option for the "Do you run a game-dedicated fan site" question. ...And there's no "I don't run one" option. But that doesn't stop it from demanding that I select one!
How did everyone else deal with this?
So I was able to find the code for the beta, but... the application demands that I select an option for the "Do you run a game-dedicated fan site" question. ...And there's no "I don't run one" option. But that doesn't stop it from demanding that I select one!
How did everyone else deal with this?
Robobandit
Member
Tytree said:
The english beta application page has a mistranslated question... which is that one. Just answer any way you want to.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
It's Tactics Ogre all over again :lolTeknoman said:Interesting:
Or...
HA HA! HA HA!
i really hate to see clippings in the battles, it's annoying and ugly, it was present at the first gameplay reveal, i hope they fixed that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQuFKfb3YJE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMekJ_2Hbro&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQuFKfb3YJE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMekJ_2Hbro&feature=related
hteng said:
*didn't watch the whole videos* You mean moving through enemies? You can't really do anything about that. If you couldn't pass through PCs and NPCs, people could grief you by grouping piles of monsters at a door or something, and preventing you from entering. You'd get used to it after a while anyway.
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
Nif said:
this actually use to happen in Everquest big Ogre player blocking the entrance to Sol A while his/her friends, or other characters, gets run of dungeon
Buggy Loop
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The alpha already looked good, cant wait to see the beta's graphics, and other locations than just green grass.
Teknoman said:
It's weird, during the first year or two I heard that a lot, especially in Jeuno around the moghouses, but it never happened to me. I know it pauses you when you try to pass through anyone, so maybe the pauses added up and those people thought they were stuck. Never had that problem myself, though. :lol
Nif said:
It's only really notable when there's a lot of people, like when everyone doing Dynamis is crowded around a mob and you can't slide over for Overwhelm, or the particular point in town that you warp back from Campaign to. It's pretty easy to get around, though, because swapping gear turns you invisible/nonclipping to players for a few seconds.
Pai Pai Master
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desu said:
Just a rumour floating around from the Japanese beta forums. No word from SE means we probably won't know until it randomly goes up.
Since there have been no mention of skill chains and magic burst at all, will they not be making a return in XIV? I've always thought of them as the most interactive part of the battle system. Rather than 6 people doing their own things (like pretty much all MMO these days), they actually work together. Even a BRD can benefit from "bursting" a song with the right timing.
That makes sense. Alpha testing is probably more focused on login and stability issue with limited gameplay. That explains the short and infrequent sessions as well as how small the group is.
Jinko said:
That makes sense. Alpha testing is probably more focused on login and stability issue with limited gameplay. That explains the short and infrequent sessions as well as how small the group is.
mcdomination
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wut?