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[Xux]

Thanks for that. So any character can be any given class if they wield the class's weapon. As far as jobs go, do you have access to all jobs at all times, or is it a permanent choice you make at some point in the game?

I appreciate the answers - the official site isn't very descriptive about some of the game systems =/

You can change whenever. You unlock each class' job as you do their class quests and it's physically a stone you equip to do the upgrade. So you can switch between the job and the class whenever and, just for Arcanist right now, you can change to either of its jobs.

The original game's site has a better description even though some of the specifics like required classes are out of date.

 

[Seel]

quote to reveal .

FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Code - EU

 

[Jinko]

Thanks for that. So any character can be any given class if they wield the class's weapon. As far as jobs go, do you have access to all jobs at all times, or is it a permanent choice you make at some point in the game?

I appreciate the answers - the official site isn't very descriptive about some of the game systems =/

Jobs are battle class only and you are required to quest to unlock it, you can then change freely between them by equipping soul stones.

 

[SneakyStephan]

quote to reveal .

FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Code - EU

I tried entering this code and it seemed? to accept it? (the site is really confusing), so I guess it wasn't taken yet? Thank you.

I assume the beta is closed right now? is there a date for when the 4th phase starts? couldn't find it in the OP.

 

[Skyler]

I assume the beta is closed right now? is there a date for when the 4th phase starts? couldn't find it in the OP.

It is closed. We will find out when Phase 4 starts in the next Letter from the Producer on 8th August.

 

[Riposte]

Going to move this here, since I usually post stuff about the OT here...



I'm wondering if I got any facts wrong in these summaries of city states and grand companies. Stuff like this is always a little troubling, because it is not like I get paid for my prose.

Amidst a vast desert, the mercantile metropolis of Ul’dah serves as a beacon to all traders. Decorated in the finest gemstones and fabrics, this city-state provides for any vice or indulgence – if one has the gil. Paralleling its patron deity Nald’thal, Ul’dah balances its prosperous and nether elements on a loose scale. In the shadows, tensions are building between the Syndicate, a group selected by wealth, and the royal Sultana, Nanamo Ul Namo.

The Immortal Flames is the grand company of Ul’dah. This contingent is led by Raubahn Aldynn, an Ala Mhigan man so successful in the coliseum his blood money has earned him a seat on the Syndicate. In a political landscape which strongly favors the elitist Syndicate, the lone devoted Raubahn and his army empower the more compassionate Sultana to stand a chance.

The Black Shroud, or the Twelveswood, is a dense, ample forest home to the protective, yet wrathful elementals. Within it, the nation of Gridania pays its upmost respect to these spirits, and thus nature itself. From construction to resource extraction, citizens are dedicated to harmony with the environment, lest they face certain death. The conjurers and, above them, the padjal Seedseers speak with the elementals directly and lead the nation by their will.

Being the closest target of the Garleans, the Elder Seedseer had the Order of the Twin Adder established to bolster Gridania’s defenses. Forever youthful like all padjal, Kan-E-Senna is deceptively wise and it was her who allied the three grand companies. She must not only face several threats, but meet them without upsetting the peace between mankind and elementals.

The island of Vylbrand is home to the thalassocracy of Limsa Lominsa, a maritime power. While the city’s many bridged island towers are a beauty to behold from afar, Lominsans tend to be more vulgar (and cutthroat) than usual Eorzean folk. Part of this is due to a spotty history with piracy. Using her power over all ships in Lominsan waters, dual pistol-wielding ex-pirate Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn cleaned up the place when she became admiral and, later, chief admiral.

Led by the admiral herself, the Maelstorm heads Limsa Lominsa’s crimson-bannered military. Over the five years since she became chief admiral she has done the impossible and made marauders trade their axes for tools. For some, however, old habits die hard. The thalassocracy also has not one, but two beastmen tribes trying to summon a primal on its doorstep.

 

[ZiZ]

Going to move this here, since I usually post stuff about the OT here...



I'm wondering if I got any facts wrong in these summaries of city states and grand companies. Stuff like this is always a little troubling, because it is not like I get paid for my prose.

looks good to me, I just noticed that the Twin Adder and Maelstorm are lead directly by the rulers of their respective city states.

ooh, they posted pics of summoner's Egis
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/blog/post/510
I want to see them animated

 

[Lavalamp1138]

ooh, they posted pics of summoner's Egis
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/blog/post/510
I want to see them animated

Best I could do

 

[Jinko]

Best I could do

I laughed.

Summoner video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbF3jq04c80

looks good to me, I just noticed that the Twin Adder and Maelstorm are lead directly by the rulers of their respective city states.

Yea its a shame they didn't use the lalafell princess as the Flames leader, I probably would have chosen it if they had.

 

[mystigiandoll]

Best I could do

I also laughed

 

[theSlacker]

Best I could do

The fucking white edge makes that gif.

 

[ZiZ]

Best I could do

Thanks, now I can die happy. XD

I laughed.

Summoner video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbF3jq04c80

Yea its a shame they didn't use the lalafell princess as the Flames leader, I probably would have chosen it if they had.

that video is the reason I want to see them animated, Ifrit Egi looks a lot cooler when moving, I assume the others will be the same.

I like Raubahn, it's the other two states that feel weird to me, they shouldn't be leading Grand Companies, they should have generals to do that. and even if they were going to lead something shouldn't it be the city's army, not a Grand Company.
does Kan-E-Senna even have any military training, her only qualification seems to be chatting up tree spirits.

 

[Jinko]

Thanks, now I can die happy. XD



that video is the reason I want to see them animated, Ifrit Egi looks a lot cooler when moving, I assume the others will be the same.

I like Raubahn, it's the other two states that feel weird to me, they shouldn't be leading Grand Companies, they should have generals to do that. and even if they were going to lead something shouldn't it be the city's army, not a Grand Company.
does Kan-E-Senna even have any military training, her only qualification seems to be chatting up tree spirits.

Kan-E is the highest ranking White Mage, so I guess she has military training in some sense >.>

 

[theSlacker]

Thanks, now I can die happy. XD



that video is the reason I want to see them animated, Ifrit Egi looks a lot cooler when moving, I assume the others will be the same.

I like Raubahn, it's the other two states that feel weird to me, they shouldn't be leading Grand Companies, they should have generals to do that. and even if they were going to lead something shouldn't it be the city's army, not a Grand Company.
does Kan-E-Senna even have any military training, her only qualification seems to be chatting up tree spirits.

Well Merlwyb isn't that odd either since iirc the way Limsa picks their leader is by a race, so she just happens to be the "best" captain. What is more odd is how she is an Admiral, but is overseeing land battles.

 

[Data West]

Pst

So what's the deal with this game if I want to play it on PS3 AND PC? Can I just buy a PS3 copy and download the copy, or have they said yet?

 

[Raxious]

Hmmm, I'm tempted to buy the normal edition for 22 euro's.

I have the CE of FF XIV 1.0 on my account, so I'll be getting all the DLC of the ARR CE as well if I'm correct.

I also got the CE of ARR preorderd though I just want it on my shelf.

 

[Emitan]

Pst

So what's the deal with this game if I want to play it on PS3 AND PC? Can I just buy a PS3 copy and download the copy, or have they said yet?

You'd need to buy two copies but I think you'd only pay one sub.

 

[Kintaro]

looks good to me, I just noticed that the Twin Adder and Maelstorm are lead directly by the rulers of their respective city states.

ooh, they posted pics of summoner's Egis
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/blog/post/510
I want to see them animated

Goddamn. Roegadyn just can't help but look boss in everything.

 

[Raxious]

So I just thought of something, seeing as I already own the CE of 1.0, if I were to buy the normal edition I wouldn't be able to use it unless I create a new account right?

 

[Skyler]

So I just thought of something, seeing as I already own the CE of 1.0, if I were to buy the normal edition I wouldn't be able to use it unless I create a new account right?

Correct.

I can understand you wanting the ARR CE, but why would you want to buy the standard edition as well?

 

[Raxious]

Correct.

I can understand you wanting the ARR CE, but why would you want to buy the standard edition as well?

Early acces , it's my last week of vacation before school starts again. Hmm, I might be able to sell the key to a friend of mine who's been dying to play the game as well. The normal edition is 22 euro's, so if I'd ask 15 for the key I'd probably sell it.

 

[Skyler]

Ah, fair enough. It's just that I got an early access code when I pre-ordered the ARR CE, so I assumed you did, too.

 

[Raxious]

Ah, fair enough. It's just that I got an early access code when I pre-ordered the ARR CE, so I assumed you did, too.

Unfortunately not, and the shop I ordered the CE from didn't even know there was early access. The store I usually order my stuff was already out of CE's.

 

[Jinko]

Don't 1.0 CE players get early access anyway ... or is it Legacy players ?

 

[NinjaJesus]

Don't 1.0 CE players get early access anyway ... or is it Legacy players ?

Legacy. People who have the CE just get the in game items.

 

[Raxious]

The site ended up selling Early access keys solo as well for 4,99 ^^

 

[Unknown Soldier]

The site ended up selling Early access keys solo as well for 4,99 ^^

What? Where?

 

[Raxious]

What? Where?

I send you a PM as I have no idea if the site is legal enough to be posted here

 

[ZiZ]

the community thread is pretty slow these days, what's up?

lot's of stuff being data mind, Summoner skills, mounts, minions.

http://www.daevaofwar.net/index.php?/forum/63-dat-mining/

 

[Jijidasu]

Lots of juicy stuff has been leaked indeed. I like the FC gear.

 

[Goodacre0081]

the community thread is pretty slow these days, what's up?

lot's of stuff being data mind, Summoner skills, mounts, minions.

http://www.daevaofwar.net/index.php?/forum/63-dat-mining/

i think the problem lies with having two threads dedicated to the same game. impression thread

 

[WeaponKnight]

6316 points on High, 10612 on Standard.

I'm probably going to play in the middle. I don't feel like tweaking settings in the benchmark, tough. I want to see the results in real time when I get the game.

 

[Teknoman]

the community thread is pretty slow these days, what's up?

lot's of stuff being data mind, Summoner skills, mounts, minions.

http://www.daevaofwar.net/index.php?/forum/63-dat-mining/

So I guess those object icons are what we have to pick from for free companies?

 

[Caerith]

Legacy. People who have the CE just get the in game items.

That's... for some reason, I was under the impression that 1.0 CE players would get early access. Oh well.

Any idea when phase 4 is going live?

 

[ebil]

the community thread is pretty slow these days, what's up?

lot's of stuff being data mind, Summoner skills, mounts, minions.

http://www.daevaofwar.net/index.php?/forum/63-dat-mining/

Lots of juicy stuff has been leaked indeed. I like the FC gear.

There's a pretty huge story spoiler floating around, too. To those caring about these things, be cautious with the leaked stuff and don't wander too far off.

 

[Caerith]

There's a pretty huge story spoiler floating around, too. To those caring about these things, be cautious with the leaked stuff and don't wander too far off.

Got an easy link to the story spoilers?

Spoiler

I want to see if it improves.

 

[ebil]

I want to see if it improves.

You'll have no way to tell either way.

 

[Caerith]

You'll have no way to tell either way.

Ah, thanks for PMing! I kinda suspected it would be

Spoiler

that Cloud is the final boss and defeating him makes Lightning your waifu-- I kid,

Spoiler

that's the ending to FFXV

.

 

[Azrael]

Looking over the hunting logs, found some more monsters in the full game.

Croc (based on the icon, looks to be using the FFXII design)
Taurus (FFXI design)
Aevis (?)

Spoiler

Ultima Weapon and Hydra

in the mob database.

 

[SuperLurker]

Looking over the hunting logs, found some more monsters in the full game.

Croc (based on the icon, looks to be using the FFXII design)
Taurus (FFXI design)
Aevis (?)

There's no Titan weapons in the game, but there is Odin's sword and shield and Behemoth and Odin FATEs. Maybe the hard mode Titan fight isn't ready yet.

Spoiler

Ultima Weapon and Hydra

in the mob database.

The Titan weapons seem to be there. Most of the weapons seem to be named ______ of Crags while grimoires are called Key of Titan. GLA/PLD gets a shield instead of a sword.

 

[Azrael]

The Titan weapons seem to be there. Most of the weapons seem to be named ______ of Crags while grimoires are called Key of Titan. GLA/PLD gets a shield instead of a sword.

Yes, I was looking at Paladin swords and didn't see one, but Titan's Paladin weapon is a shield.

 

[Ken]

Wasn't sure where to ask this but does the physical copy of the game come with a free month?

 

[ebil]

Wasn't sure where to ask this but does the physical copy of the game come with a free month?

Yes it does.

 

[Riposte]

I'm surprised we haven't seen more FFXIII monsters. I really liked their version of Ochus.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

The game reuses all art assets from FFXIV 1.x, so it makes sense that anything not in 1.x isn't in ARR.

 

[Lavalamp1138]

so it makes sense that anything not in 1.x isn't in ARR.

Spoiler

#TeamMiqo'te has clouded your judgment

 

[Jijidasu]

Just a small PSA on the status of the Durandal FC. I've just updated the OP with some important information on how the LS/FC will work. We are no longer creating a FC and are simply staying as a LS in which all are welcome to join, regardless of Japanese ability.

On the FC side - The original group of members will be joining me in my friends' Free Company. I am able to vouch for people who are able bodied in Japanese. I must stress that if you cannot communicate unassisted you are unlikely to be let in.

I understand this is bad news for some of the people interested in pursuing end-game activities with us however due to low interest in the Durandal FC I think it is better that we stay as a LS. This doesn't rule out LS activities, it just removes the perks that being in a FC would have given.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Spoiler

#TeamMiqo'te has clouded your judgment

I'm not claiming that nothing will ever be added to ARR. I'm talking about existing assets which are all reused. There is already an ochu-type mob in FFXIV 1.x so it makes sense they didn't change it for ARR.

 

[ZiZ]

The game reuses all art assets from FFXIV 1.x, so it makes sense that anything not in 1.x isn't in ARR.

a lot of monsters have already been added that weren't in 1.x

some monsters had drastic model changes.

 

[Azrael]

There is a lot of monster art in ARR that wasn't in 1.x.

Aevis
Behemoth
Bulb
Colibri
Crab (FFXI style)
Croc
Deathgaze
Demon
Demon Wall
Dragon
Dragonfly
Dullahan
Gargouille
Gigas
Mamool Ja
Mandragora
Mantis
Mindflayer
Mirrorknight
Odin
Pugil
Rafflesia
Sahagin
Sandworm
Snake
Succubus
Taurus
Tonberry
Uragnite
Wasp
Wyrm
Wyvern
Ziz

Most of which use designs from XI and XII. It's probably easier for the devs to recycle assets from those games than it is from XIII.