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squeenix

Fri, 03/26/2010 - 16:56 — aquelia

check your squeenix acct for 3rd set of additions to beta tester list!

or try to login here using ur squeenix acct

https://dev-na.ffxiv.com/

gluck! :x

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a poem?

Wed, 03/24/2010 - 11:24 — aquelia

so i randomly started dreaming about ff14 last night
cept it looked like resonance of fate style graphics
but also like valkyria chronicles cell shading....
and i was twirlingh and jumping around shooting/wailing at the mobs
and button mashing
and the entire time i was like
WHAT GAME IS THIS!
why doesnt 14 look like the screenshots!
and u guys kept aiming me
asking for the ustream
and ic ouldnt get it to work
and for some reaosn i couldnt just stop because it was like this giant continous dungeon

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WHERE IS MY ALPHA/BETA EMAIL! /sadpandaness

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:12 — aquelia

Who got in? ^^

Apparently this unknown foosh's friend got in... that's about the closest I've come to find a link to a alpha tester lol

so post here if you got in!

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Beta Sign Up and Website Updates

Tue, 12/29/2009 - 15:13 — aquelia

Hai j00 gais! as Strat posted: http://entry.ffxiv.com/ SIGN UP OR PERISHY

And if you look at the NA site, its updated with more screenies that make me drool with much i want it now ness: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/

and the music gives me yummy goosebumps /cant wait >< AIYA!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

FFIV beta is PC Only

Fri, 10/02/2009 - 11:51 — foosh

For those of you holding fast to the hope that you'll get your hands on Square Enix's next MMO, Final Fantasy XIV, before the game's eventual release, it appears as though you'll need to get your hands on a Windows PC first. In a recent interview with Game Watch, FFXIV director Hiromichi Tanaka said the game's beta release will be on PC only.

Starting with a closed population of 10,000 people and eventually opening up to the public, the beta could be running at full capacity by as early as Summer 2010, according to Tanaka.

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FFXIV Gamescom footage

Wed, 08/19/2009 - 01:38 — debris

A trial version is apparently playable at gamescom, important announcements at gamescom so far: PS3 slim for 300bucks ....

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Direct feed screenshots~

Fri, 08/07/2009 - 00:18 — debris

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090807_307582.html

and the NA website has been updated with info and screenshots:

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/

Yoshida seems to like big hips

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New scans

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 12:26 — aquelia

Full page scans of the Famitsu FFXIV preview.

No translations yet. DEB! Put link to translation here while I'm gone!

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JPButton pressed!

Tue, 08/04/2009 - 22:48 — aquelia

And the result is... ElmerThePointy article.

More translations at BG Forums. I will just copy pasta the post here though as a quote from user name luciferu. Also more screenshots of zones etc from the same thread, specific post click here.  Will not be posting direct updates at the site anymore right now, will just be waiting for Elmer's full translation of the entire article that should come over the weekend. There is going to be around 9 pages of info including dev interviews to go along with it. So expect to see more FF14 over the weekend. However I will not be around so if someone else can link etc. that'd be great!

*** RACES ***

Hyuran
Most prolific race in Eorzea. They migrated from nearest islands and continents, taken with them their technology. The Hyurans are split up into two big groups according to their geographic localisation: inhabitants from low-lands and high-lands. Their cultures and languages are numerous.

Elzen
This race is native from Eorzea. They clashed with the Hyuran after the latter's massive migration. Their auditory ability is noteworthy.

Roegadyn
Most live in the northern sea on fishing. Some of them are hired as mercenaries or bodyguards by other races, but the other ones prefer to go towards the sea and choose to become pirates.

Lalafell
This race of farmers is above all settled near the southern sea. The Lalafells may appear to be small but their intelligence is superior to the other races. It seems there aren't many women.

Miqo'te
This minority race in Eorzea splits up into two big groups: sun seekers and moon guardians. Most of them are dreadful hunters. Men are extremely rare.


Differences between races is rather minor but differences between genders will be more important.

Character Customization will be more complete: possibility to change face, skin, color of eyes and hair, etc


*** AREAS ***

In the region of Eorzea, there're three big towns: Uldaha in the desert, Gridania in the forest, and Rimsa-Rominsa in the seaside. There're pirates in the latter one. Developers promise to give a story to each inhabitant of these towns. Money is gils.


*** TIME/WEATHER ***

Weather changes.
Day-Night cycle.
1 day Eorzea = 1 hour Earth


*** GAME SYSTEM ***

Game system is named "Armory System", it depends on character's equipment. To change play style, you need to change equipment parts: this modification is executed in real time.

For example, if you're invited to join a team of warriors to fight the enemies, you only need to wear the corresponding equipment to be ready. Once the party disbanded, you only need to change equipment to come back as a crafter, fisherman, etc.

This freedom will make the solo play easier since a warrior who wants to be cured can change into a healer himself. Thereof the number of inventory's slots is more important than FFXI. The developers thought about an easier way to change equipment.

To get more powerful in each specifications, it is advised to balance out the equipment parts between them. In FFXIV, the equipment's level is essential, even more than the character's level itself. The developers insist once again on the huge freedom of this system wherer change can be made whenever. That's probably why the name of the jobs are more neutral than FFXI. The game's team has deliberately chosen to avoid the usual job class.


*** BATTLE ***

Fights are in real-time although te developers point out they won't be the "action" type.
In FFXIV, fights won't be only target and engage the enemy! You'll need to think to other parameters but no more details yet. (the magical barrier in the trailer?)

The items' resistance will be reduced through their use.



*** GUILDS & MISSIONS ***

In FFXIV, guilds delivers licences/permits to players. These illustrated (and beautiful?) cards match with the missions the character has to fulfill. The players will be able to share these permits (having the card or not) and even decide on the number of persons who can participate to the mission.

The game will be irrevelant to the level of each players but some permits can't be obtained before a definite level. These tasks would take 30min~ to be fulfilled, even if some of them will be shorter. Of course, you can carry several permits at the same time.

Those missions will have different and various goals: monster hunting, enemies' raid, skill ups... These operations are called "etherites" (?) and will allow you to be instantly teleported to the specified area.

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