Version Update (08/27/07)



The much anticipated version update has finally arrived!
Brand-new missions, the exciting conclusion of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan storyline, the Chocobo Circuit, never-before-seen mercenary ranks, improvements to two-handed weapon usage, all-new gear, numerous job modifications; the list goes on and on!
It's a virtual cornucopia of fresh content for the inhabitants of Vana'diel!



[Event-Related]

image The final chapter in the Treasures of Aht Urhgan missions has been added.

The following adjustments have been made to the chocobo raising and chocobo racing systems:

- The Chocobo Circuit has opened!
Related Information>>

- The Chocobo Circuit can be entered from Southern San d’Oria, Bastok Mines, Windurst Woods, Port Jeuno, and Aht Urhgan Whitegate.

- New items are available at the VCS Chocobuck Exchange Depots.

- The maximum number of chocobucks a player can carry has been increased from 100 to 1000.

The following adjustments have been made to the Chocobo Hot and Cold Game:

- New temporary abilities are now gained when fulfilling certain conditions.

"Temporary Treasure Finder"
It is now possible for chocobos to temporarily gain the Treasure Finder ability. Chocobos that already have "Treasure Finder" will have the effect of the ability temporarily doubled.

"Recuperation"
A bonus will be granted to rested chocobos that improves their chances to "hit the jackpot" and also increases the number of times they can dig.

- Treasure chests found during the Chocobo Hot and Cold Game will now also contain “chocobuck slips” that can be exchanged for chocobucks. Trade your chocobuck slips to the VCS Chocobuck Exchange Depot NPC.

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- A chocobo’s ability to sense treasure will now also be limited by the relative vertical distance as well as the horizontal distance from a treasure chest, i.e. standing on a hill high above a treasure chest location.

The following adjustments have been made to Besieged:

- If the beastmen forces are not defeated by the Empire or capture the Astral Candesence, they will now automatically retreat one Earth hour after their arrival in Al Zahbi.

- Additional temporary items will now be distributed to players every time a certain number of beastmen and monsters have been defeated.

- The offensive and defensive capabilities of the Serpent Generals have been enhanced.

- The damage caused by monsters using the ninja ability “Mijin Gakure” has been adjusted.

Players now have the opportunity to attain the new mercenary rank of First Lieutenant and gain access to new items purchasable with Imperial Standing credits.

New quests have been introduced in the Treasures of Aht Urhgan areas.

The difficulty of the following limit break quests has been adjusted:

- In Defiant Challenge
Drop rates for the quest items ancient papyrus and exoray mold have been improved.

- Atop the Highest Mountains
The relative strength of the quest monsters (Boreal Hound, Boreal Coeurl, and Boreal Tiger) has been reduced so that a party of six level 51 characters will be able to defeat them.
*The quest monsters mentioned above will use the ability “Doom” if the battle continues for more than thirty minutes.

Players will now be able to access their Mog Lockers at nomad moogles after selecting the option to increase Mog Locker availability.

The fee for creating the item in the following quests has been reduced from 20,000 gil to 10,000 gil. In addition, the fee for re-obtaining the item has been reduced from 300,000 gil to 100,000 gil

- An Understanding Overlord?
- An Affable Adamantking?
- A Moral Manifest?
- A Generous General?

The location of the Imperial Army officer Asrahd in Aht Urhgan Whitegate has been switched with the event replay NPCs Prillaure and Tsih Kolgimih.

The locations of the archaic mirrors on Arrapago Reef have been adjusted.

Players will now receive a title after defeating the following Salvage monsters:
Battleclad Chariot/Armored Chariot/Long-Bowed Chariot/Long-Armed Chariot

[Battle-Related]

The following adjustments have been made to Assault:

- Five new missions are now available for players with the rank of First Lieutenant.

- Players who have completed every Assault mission (i.e. the missions appear on the “Complete” list) will be rewarded with an extra Imperial Army I.D. tag to be held in reserve for them at the Commissions Agency.

The following adjustments have been made to Einherjar:

- The HP of all monsters in the Hazhalm Testing Grounds has been reduced.

- An issue with the monster “Hildesvini” not correctly summoning chigoes has been addressed.

In exchange for the loss of data after clearing Floor 100 during the Assault mission “Nyzul Isle Investigation”, the chance for obtaining the armor pieces has been increased to 100%.

The party that defeats the monster required to cause “Despot” to appear will now automatically claim the NM.

The following adjustments have been made to Goblin Bounty Hunters:

- Goblin Bounty Hunters will now appear in the Sauromogue Champaign and the Korroloka Tunnel in locations where it is possible to fish.

- The patrol route of Goblin Bounty Hunters in the Valkurm Dunes has been altered.

The following adjustments have been made to two-handed weapons:

- Two-handed weapons will now receive larger benefits from a character’s attributes, and will also inflict more damage when facing higher-level opponents or enemies with high defense.

image - A new type of equipment known as “grips” can now be equipped in the sub-weapon slot while using a two-handed weapon.
*Grips cannot be used without a two-handed weapon equipped in the main weapon slot.
**TP will be reset when changing or removing grips, in the same manner as for main weapon equipment changes.

The following weapon skills have been adjusted:
Howling Fist/Dragon Kick/Raging Rush/Cross Reaper/Penta Thrust/Skewer/ Yukikaze/Gekko/Kasha/Empyreal Arrow/Detonator

Several weapon skills have had the effects of TP adjusted in the following manner:

- Raging Rush
Damage varies with TP >> Chance of critical hit varies with TP

- Penta Thrust
Damage varies with TP >> Accuracy varies with TP

- Skewer
Accuracy varies with TP >> Chance of critical hit varies with TP

The chance for the additional stun effect of the abilities “Shield Bash” and “Weapon Bash” to occur has been greatly increased.
In addition to this change, the help text for the following pieces of equipment has been changed to “Bash”+(number) to reflect an increase in “Bash“ damage.

Chaos Gauntlets/Knightly Earring/Chaos Gauntlets +1/Valor Gauntlets +1/ Valor Gauntlets/Sigma Earring/Crude Sword

The following adjustments have been made to the beastmaster job:

- Pets summoned with the “Call Beast” ability will now remain for a longer period of time.
*Duration varies for each type of pet.

- Pets not in combat will now gradually regain HP.
It is possible for a beastmaster to increase the rate at which a pet regains HP by using the “Stay” command.

- Beastmasters will no longer be subject to an experience point penalty while using a charmed monster.

The job ability “Convergence” will now only affect “magical” blue magic spells.
The effect of “Convergence” will also no longer lose potency against high-level opponents.

Another level of the dragoon job trait “Accuracy Bonus” has been added.

The following adjustments have been made to the corsair job:

- The effect of “Phantom Roll” has been greatly increased.

- The length of time a character remains immobile while using the “Phantom Roll” ability has been reduced.

- The job ability “Fold” will now always remove the “Bust” penalty first.

image The following adjustments have been made to the puppetmaster job:

- Two new varieties of automaton heads have been added.

"Soulsoother C-1000 Head (White Magic)"
The automaton will perform actions such as restoring HP and removing status ailments for its master, as well as other party members, in response to the situation and the maneuvers used.

"Spiritreaver M-400 head (Black Magic)"
The automaton will utilize high-level elemental spells, as well as dark magic spells such as Drain and Aspir.

The maximum limit for the automaton melee skill, ranged skill, and magic skill has been increased. In accordance with this change, the skill limit will now be calculated depending on the combination of an automaton’s frame and head.
*The skill limit will never drop below the current maximum value regardless of the frame and head combination.

[Item-Related]

New equipment has been introduced.

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New synthesis recipes have been added.

The following special items can now be stored with the relevant NPC:
Sprig of Red Bamboo Grass/Sprig of Blue Bamboo Grass/Sprig of Green Bamboo Grass

The following items can now be stored with the NPC Ghanraam in Aht Urhgan Whitegate:

Vorpal Sword/Wightslayer/Brave Blade/Double Axe/Swordbreaker/Dancing Dagger/Radiant Lance/Sasuke Katana/Windslicer/Sturdy Axe/Mage's Staff/Scepter Staff/Killer Bow/Quicksilver/Burning Fists/Inferno Claws/Werebuster/Death Sickle

New goods have been added to the shops in Nashmau.

Large quantities of steel bullets can now be bundled into bullet pouches.

The sub-category “Grips” has been added to the Auction House category “Ammo & Misc.”

The attributes for corsair bullets have been changed.

The additional effects granted by attachments will now be displayed within the item help text.

A change has been made to the types of items obtainable after appraising the “??? Box” (found during Assault missions).

The icon for beastmen's seals has been changed.

The drop rate for the following items has been adjusted:

Leech Saliva/Antican Acid/Lizard Blood/Bird Blood/Beast Blood/ Loam

The following item name has changed:

Mercenary's Mantle >> Mercenary Mantle

[System-Related]

The following changes have been made to the FINAL FANTASY XI title screen:

image - The FINAL FANTASY 20th Anniversary and FINAL FANTASY XI 5th Anniversary logos have been added.

- Logos will appear translucent if the respective expansion pack has not been installed.

- Extra scenes have been added to the title screen:

"FINAL FANTASY XI"
Fort Ghelsba

"Chains of Promathia"
Al'Taieu

"Treasures of Aht Urhgan"
Mount Zhayolm

A new text command “/translate” has been introduced.
Using this text command, players will be able to see the translations for item names in Japanese, English, French, and German. Translated terms will be automatically added to the auto-translate dictionary under the category “Items”.
The “/translate” command is used in the following manner:

Example: Fire Crystal
English to Japanese: /translate “Fire Crystal” ej
English to French: /translate “Fire Crystal” ef
English to German: /translate “Fire Crystal” eg

*This text command currently functions for item names only.
**It is also possible to translate from another language into English, provided the term is spelled correctly.
Example: French to English: /translate “cristal de feu” fe
***The term to be translated can be marked with either single or double quotation marks.

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Mithra and Galka will now close their eyes while in the healing position.

An issue wherein the screen would turn black and prevent the player from taking actions during event scenes in Aht Urhgan Whitegate has been addressed.

An issue concerning an incorrect number of victories in the defense of the capital being displayed on the Caitsith World has been corrected.

New terms have been added to the auto-translate dictionary.

Category Term
Game Terms FP
Game Terms Grip
Game Terms Feral Skill
Game Terms Kamp Kweh
Game Terms Pankration
Game Terms Feral Drain
Titles Captain
Titles First Lieutenant
Text Commands /translate
Place Names 2 Colosseum
Place Names 2 Chocobo Circuit

The grand opening of the Pit has been delayed to allow for further testing, and is currently scheduled for release on September 11.
Further details on the Pit and the monster battle system known as “Pankration” will be available in the very near future.

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some dds just got their break!
# Aug 29 2007 at 3:14 PM Rating: Decent
Wow, pwnage!!! as a samurai i am very pumped for this. for when im lvling my war its gonna be good too. Bst updates look pretty cool too :) bsts might not be completely useless in pts, didnt think they did that much dmg before, but never really ptd with them. well if anyone on pandy nows how to get any good grips for SAM then give me a {/tell} at dewy, i might not be on till the weekend considering the fact i dont own the game my friend does that i like live with...but anyways, samurais will do more damage, get more TP faster too since we'll hit faster....samurais have and will always pwn :)
bst changes
# Aug 29 2007 at 12:35 AM Rating: Decent
Ok i was testing out some of the new beast changes last night and yes you can charm a T mob to fight with you kill the mob and still get full exp even if you have your pet is still charmed.But the thing is and i havent finished testing this out in party while i had a T mob and my friend 2 lv higher than me had a T pet we didnt get full exp.

Like i said this is still to be fully tested but with 5 diff pets at diff lvs it still seems that in prty if your pet if it is the same or higher lv than your highest player you still loose exp but then that could be related to the party member its self rather than the pets if someone could confrim that that would be great thanks.

But great update keep it up se.

Edited, Aug 29th 2007 4:38am by ragnarockw
bst changes
# Aug 30 2007 at 4:27 PM Rating: Decent
- Beastmasters will no longer be subject to an experience point penalty while using a charmed monster

I believe that should answer your question, SE says no exp penalty with a charmed monster. So the exp loss wasnt from your monster, prob from other player and being in a party and what not.
bst changes
# Aug 30 2007 at 11:06 AM Rating: Decent
Try seeing if only having one pet out at a time in an actual pt lowers ur xp. It might just be the fact that you both had pets out.
bst exp
# Aug 28 2007 at 1:19 AM Rating: Decent
so lemme get this right so i understand... for now at least i can use a charmed pet and still keep all my exp no matter what? omg if this is true....please let me know.
Sigh
# Aug 27 2007 at 10:24 PM Rating: Default
I'd still like to have Nomad Moogles in Selbina and Mhuro,,,, (I know it's spelled wrong )
Sigh
# Aug 28 2007 at 5:13 AM Rating: Decent
wow... just do the supply run to the dunes so you can outpost warp there. i guess next you kids need your items brought to you by the moogle, just have to call on your "moogle whistle".
Sigh
# Aug 29 2007 at 4:31 PM Rating: Decent
Nope... But you know what? That subject of having a Nomad moogle at M'huara and Selbina is NOT a new idea. I've been playing FFXI since OCT 2004 and as far as I know it, that topic has been alive in LS's all over Vanny since that time. A Nomad Moogle at those locations would be a GREAT help to anyone.

Case in point:
1) Character OP's to the Dunes headed for a Party in Gustav Tunnel... lo and behold he forgot something. He could OP or perhaps it would be quicker to go to Selbina and use the Nomad Moogle there.

2) Character OP's to The Penn. (Buburimu Penninsula) and heads out on foot/choco to a party in The Labyrinth of Onzozo... well you wouldn't believe it she forgot something. Almost to the zone now... that's a long walk back and forth. Wait a minute!! SE finally put a Nomad Moogle in M'Huara!

I highly doubt we're the only two who want a nomad moogle at Selbina and M'Huara. We should all petition SE... if they won't listen to a few of us, maybe they'll listen to a **** load of us.
my Opinion
# Aug 27 2007 at 9:22 PM Rating: Decent
I think alot of what this update gave was good but also alot of things weren't that important like the beastmen seal icon not a major change needed in my book .... also they now changed penta thrust from damage to accurracy WTF!!!! were they thinking here I'm sure most dragoons like my self aren't thrilled with this change then again I could be wrong just my opinion but I don't think penta thrust should have even been touched let alone changed
my Opinion
# Aug 28 2007 at 6:03 AM Rating: Decent
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1,104 posts
They also added another "Accuracy Bonus" trait to Dragoon. Even it looks counter productive to give an Accuracy Bonus then say Penta Thrust acc varies with TP. I am not a DRG so not sure if that is good or bad. Guess it helps while melee'ing.

:)

None the less, the update looks very nice. Some things that needed attention - got it, some jobs that needed some tweaks - got it, some abilities that needed tweaked - got it and push to make 2H weapons do what they are designed to do got a nice push in the right directions.

2 thumbs up from me and as PLD, i got almost nothing from this update and I still like it.
my Opinion
# Aug 29 2007 at 5:40 AM Rating: Decent
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51 posts
As a PLD I think that your services will see greater demand following the update. As a 66 SAM pulling 1354dmg Tachi: Gekko partying with 2 DRK each pulling 1100+ WS themselves, the NIN tank gave up pretty quick, but the PLD tank really shined.
grips price
# Aug 27 2007 at 6:36 PM Rating: Decent
I just saw a platinum grip +1 (i think thats the name)go for 500k!!!!!!!!!!!!
{Dragoon} {Do you need it?}
# Aug 27 2007 at 6:07 PM Rating: Decent
Hurray!!!!

8 minutes till i go AH crazy checking out the "Grips"

maybe DRG will finnaly get Invites with increased attack and attack speed :P




ya know while i'm at it

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY DRG's DONT GET INVITES>?!?!?!
its a great job class...

Me and Rex would Dearly like to know

Shamrok=Kajuta= 62drk 51nin 45blu 37pld 33war 30 smn 24 drg ^^
{Dragoon} {Do you need it?}
# Aug 28 2007 at 4:06 AM Rating: Decent
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Don't worry, with the updates you get, you'll probably switch places with theif now.
update the update
# Aug 27 2007 at 4:38 PM Rating: Good
OK. so we have another update.

I love this game so i don't want to be negative, but it seems like there is a focus on the high-level jobs (extensions to storyline, equipment etc.) but there is very little that has changed in the general gameplay, to make it more enjoyable for everyone.

I laughed when i saw that they had changed the beastmen's seal icon - i imagine they have been flooded with emails about how bad THAT particular aspect of the game was.... NO. they weren't. They should be focusing on the things that are really frustrating about the game, like the fact that you have to type "zone" in linkshell, or party, chat so that if you are in the middle of a conversation, you don't have to ask the other person to repeat themselves because you missed what they said as you zoned in the Dunes.... Surely it can't be that hard to display linkshell and party chat that has occured while you were zoning.

Also, there is the fact that you can't melee mobs that are moving. I've spent too much time watching my Thief chasing a lizard or a goblin around, daggers drawn, waiting for the thing to stop running, then turning at the last second so that your sneak attack doesn't hit. The most annoying things about this is that the opposite is true when they are chasing you!

the list goes on.

Does thing ring true with anyone else? What subtle changes would make your gameplay experience better? Ability to play in windowed mode (why not? i dont understand)? GMs that don't talk like robots? :O
update the update
# Aug 28 2007 at 9:11 PM Rating: Decent
You actually can hit them while they're running. The reason you can't in the manner you're talking about is server lag. If you have ever seen two copies the game run at the same time you'll know what I mean. Anything you see moving in the game that is not you is actually ahead of where you see it on SE's servers and you are actually behind where you see yourself while you're moving on their Servers. Yeah, lag sucks.

The way you can keep yourself from just chasing those pesky mobs until they get tired and stop is to simply turn off your target lock and run with your weapons drawn and position yourself so it looks to you as if you're actually running in front of the mob. Sounds odd, but it works. Stupid lag. >.>;
update the update
# Aug 28 2007 at 8:22 PM Rating: Decent
I'd say the majority of people who play FFXI play on PC? There are a lot of things for SE and the dev team to consider before making an update or a patch... one major factor is/are the console(PS2/Xbox360) players. The dev. teams are limited in what they can do. To the OP, some of your ideas are good and seem to have merit. It annoys the hell outta me also when I stand behind a mob like a gob, then activate SA just to have the mob run off. That whole being hit from far away and having to chase a mob down to hit it is annoying also. Whats also annoying is having a mob attack me for two or three hits before my "DELAY" timer allows me to "perform that action again" when i click attack.
update the update
# Aug 27 2007 at 8:13 PM Rating: Default
gsuk wrote:
OK. so we have another update.

I love this game so i don't want to be negative, but it seems like there is a focus on the high-level jobs (extensions to storyline, equipment etc.) but there is very little that has changed in the general gameplay, to make it more enjoyable for everyone.


Huh? OK.............

gsuk wrote:
I laughed when i saw that they had changed the beastmen's seal icon


This is the only thing I agree with, that you pointed out.

gsuk wrote:
They should be focusing on the things that are really frustrating about the game, like the fact that you have to type "zone" in linkshell, or party, chat so that if you are in the middle of a conversation, you don't have to ask the other person to repeat themselves because you missed what they said as you zoned in the Dunes.... Surely it can't be that hard to display linkshell and party chat that has occured while you were zoning.


Ummm...this is a given thing about this online game. Are you seriously getting worked up about being "Inconvienced" over LS/Party chat? You are one of those ppl that are going to make this game so easy(ergo BORING) cuz you can't have everything handed to you.....come on!!! This is something that you really shouldn't be whining about, as it takes your PC or console a split second to download while zoning to another area, therefore you miss somthing said over chat. You ever tried to /tell someone while they are zoning? It won't let you send it to them, so you have to retype it. You type zone so you don't miss anything, get over the fact that you have to type 4 letters over chat in order to not miss something in convo. >.> I'm so sorry you have to take 1.5 secs out of your life to type 4 little letters..........

gsuk wrote:
Also, there is the fact that you can't melee mobs that are moving. I've spent too much time watching my Thief chasing a lizard or a goblin around, daggers drawn, waiting for the thing to stop running, then turning at the last second so that your sneak attack doesn't hit. The most annoying things about this is that the opposite is true when they are chasing you!


Umm...you ever hear of {Ranged Weapons}??? Also you shouldn't be hitting your SA until you're ready to hit the mob, therefore you shouldn't be going after a mob that is moving. If you cannot use your job correctly(which means you don't attack a mob unless it is stationary, while using SA) then why are you playing that job?

gsuk wrote:
Does thing ring true with anyone else? What subtle changes would make your gameplay experience better? Ability to play in windowed mode (why not? i dont understand


Ya I love having other ppl able to read how much TP I have when they shouldn't have that info unless I give it out. Oh, and I just love not being able to see the exact Aggro Range around mobs, but ppl Windowing can etc, etc......STFU!!!

You know what? From what it sounds like you just want to automatically be given all 75's on all jobs, all gear, and all the gil a person is allowed to have in the game, and have all missions/quests done for you......

You know what, why don't you contact SE have them set up a Server just for you, and allow you to do what you want to, no rules applying to you, no consequences at all, and have everything handed to you on a silver platter, will that make you happy???

I enjoy this game, I would not want my gameplay easier than those that came before me, though it's already happened. Just because I don't like how SE has some things set up doesn't mean I need to whine and cry over it and have them change it on a massive scale. I'll b**ch about it, but I'll find ways around it, cuz it's a challenge to do so. You are just weak dude, weak.............
update the update
# Aug 28 2007 at 10:11 AM Rating: Decent
hmmm

Not sure why you felt you needed to get so sarcastic in your reply. Besides, you totally missed my point on several things.

As for the sneak attack thief thing, its not about knowing my job, even if u use sneak attack just before you are ready to hit a mob from behind, it can still move and you then have to run around chasing it.

And its not about making the game easier, or handing anything to me on a plate, its about making it less clunky and improving gameplay. You obviously don't have a Linkshell, or if you do, nobody wants to talk to you, but i don't get how simply displaying linkshell and party chat that you miss as you zone makes this game "easier".

As for the windowed mode thing, i genuinely dont know anything about it so you don't need to get so hyperactive. I play WoW on PC and that plays in a window, as opposed to full-screen, and i don't see anyone complaining about other people being able to see their stats.... i think we may be talking about different things.

Have a lovely day - you lovely person.

:)
update the update
# Aug 27 2007 at 10:25 PM Rating: Decent
Let the Special Olympics begin! (Im on PSP Ill make it short) He didnt say make it easy stop stuffing words down peoples throats. Its rude.. all he asked was why can a mob hit you running and you cant? Ill end at that. PSP sucks for writing...
update the update
# Aug 27 2007 at 10:09 PM Rating: Decent
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Ummm...this is a given thing about this online game. Are you seriously getting worked up about being "Inconvienced" over LS/Party chat? You are one of those ppl that are going to make this game so easy(ergo BORING) cuz you can't have everything handed to you.....come on!!! This is something that you really shouldn't be whining about, as it takes your PC or console a split second to download while zoning to another area, therefore you miss somthing said over chat. You ever tried to /tell someone while they are zoning? It won't let you send it to them, so you have to retype it. You type zone so you don't miss anything, get over the fact that you have to type 4 letters over chat in order to not miss something in convo. >.> I'm so sorry you have to take 1.5 secs out of your life to type 4 little letters..........


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Ya I love having other ppl able to read how much TP I have when they shouldn't have that info unless I give it out. Oh, and I just love not being able to see the exact Aggro Range around mobs, but ppl Windowing can etc, etc......STFU!!!

You know what? From what it sounds like you just want to automatically be given all 75's on all jobs, all gear, and all the gil a person is allowed to have in the game, and have all missions/quests done for you......

You know what, why don't you contact SE have them set up a Server just for you, and allow you to do what you want to, no rules applying to you, no consequences at all, and have everything handed to you on a silver platter, will that make you happy???

I enjoy this game, I would not want my gameplay easier than those that came before me, though it's already happened. Just because I don't like how SE has some things set up doesn't mean I need to whine and cry over it and have them change it on a massive scale. I'll b**ch about it, but I'll find ways around it, cuz it's a challenge to do so. You are just weak dude, weak.............


Someone has issues lol...

TBH I actually like some of the ideas. The whole TP within the party box I think is outstanding, debatable yes (can all consoles have it?) but ultimately, it should just be a players choice to select if they want that extra clutter in the party box or not. They did cater to the lower leveled peopl as well however. G1 and G2 as I am reading the update section noted that drop rates for G1 items have increased, and G2 NM's have been made much easier. Alas, to call someone weak for simply stating an opinion with none of the whole LOLCAPZLOCK!!11...just poor taste is all. This game is a challenge, and sometimes it gets to the person(I'm assuming you never camped anything that had considerable long respawn times).

I know this post is terribly written, I will try to focus on what this thread is about even though some people are more concerned with insulting ones integrity..

This update came as a real shock, I love the utility of grips, I just wish MNKs had some access to a grip or two(yeah yeah H2H vs 2handed). xD

DRG gets another accuracy bonus trait, and BST's now can either solo for full exp or party for full exp(Didn't BST cause a lot of commotion at some point too? Guess they were too weak as well because they kept complaining).

All in all good update, I would like to see where they take things now that not every melee job has to be /NIN to be decent(grips that can stun o.O).

I would love to see AF grips lol
man...
# Aug 27 2007 at 4:32 PM Rating: Decent
What sucks is, i'm not that excited. I think the reason why is I hate figuring new stuff out. It's so hard to get people to help!!! I want to get some new items and make some gil. =DDDDDD I'm so poor, lol... like... 5k, is all I have =(
man...
# Aug 27 2007 at 3:54 PM Rating: Decent
What sucks is, i'm not that excited. I think the reason why is I hate figuring new stuff out. It's so hard to get people to help!!! I want to get some new items and make some gil. =DDDDDD I'm so poor, lol... like... 5k, is all I have =(
thank god
# Aug 27 2007 at 3:18 PM Rating: Default
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The icon for beastmen's seals has been changed.


all right thats good, now when are you going to remove thf from the game so anna can sub something usefull on her whm?
despot
# Aug 27 2007 at 2:54 PM Rating: Decent
yay, now we can actualy have fun while camping despot and not just kill the two mobs in the alcoves closest to the middle of the zone.
Wooot all around
# Aug 27 2007 at 2:53 PM Rating: Decent
49 posts
I swear, when I was talking to my friend about these updates, I was literally squealing! And gasping. Wait, was I talking or.... nevermind.

Grips to help two-handed wpns and adjustments for Penta and Skewer? omg SE HURRY UP!!! I wanna try these new things out!

And for bst-been a DAMN long time coming!
Oooo /translate....rock on b/c now I can beg for cooking items (like crawler eggs) in multi-lingual parties!
Grips
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:57 PM Rating: Decent
Thank you thank you thank you SE finally I can go out and PT with my GAxe
hmmm
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:38 PM Rating: Default
Quote:
The icon for beastmen's seals has been changed.


man thank god for this one the old one was offensive to australians and jewish people.
hmmm
# Aug 27 2007 at 2:10 PM Rating: Decent
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why was it offensive?
hmmm
# Aug 27 2007 at 8:19 PM Rating: Good
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yeah, y?
hmmm
# Aug 28 2007 at 6:35 AM Rating: Decent
joke.......
when
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:28 PM Rating: Decent
anyone kno when this will be done pst im so excited i want to play now lol

Edited, Aug 27th 2007 2:50pm by aqictu
my 2 cents
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:26 PM Rating: Decent
this is such a great update for so many people the 2 handed weapon update does so much now wars can actually use the gaxe if they want, subbing nin will pretty much only be needed for shadows, being a 75 drk myself i feel that hopefully with all these updates maybe drk will get invites to merits, and we will be alot more usefull endgame sence we will be less effected by high-defense then 1 handed weapons and our deley without haste or when we're slowed won't be so rediculous .. . anyway im pumped, ty SE ^^
Update opions....
# Aug 27 2007 at 12:58 PM Rating: Default
Well, I have to say that I am very satisfied with the new /translate function. It will be interesting to see it actually in action. THe grip equip items seen interesting too, but I am conserned that these new items may be way over priced to begin with due to rarity and the lack of information on how to obtain these items. As far as the rest, I am sure some people may be happy or dismayed at somethings although tey don't really affect me being only lv 56 whm.
Update opions....
# Aug 27 2007 at 2:12 PM Rating: Decent
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yea price will be really high in teh begining. good chance to make some gil if ur patient
Update opions....
# Aug 27 2007 at 2:42 PM Rating: Decent
Can I hope that SE will make it a low to mid level craft possibly wood and leather? That would probably do away with high prices from the get go... IF the materials don't cost a fortune in themselves. I'm not griping... I am pleased with the "grips", but damn... i barely have enough gil as is.

On a side note: If these "grips" are actually crafted... is there an HQ version?

Edited, Aug 27th 2007 6:49pm by captmushroom
yay
# Aug 27 2007 at 12:56 PM Rating: Decent
=D

im so excited
but wait
# Aug 27 2007 at 12:58 PM Rating: Default
can some one beter explain the /translate?

is it like /translate "Okay" ej

and i could now say okay in ***. ??
but wait
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:06 PM Rating: Decent
A new text command “/translate” has been introduced.
Using this text command, players will be able to see the translations for item names in Japanese, English, French, and German. Translated terms will be automatically added to the auto-translate dictionary under the category “Items”.
The “/translate” command is used in the following manner:

Example: Fire Crystal
English to Japanese: /translate “Fire Crystal” ej
English to French: /translate “Fire Crystal” ef
English to German: /translate “Fire Crystal” eg

*This text command currently functions for item names only.

There you go^^
but wait
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:04 PM Rating: Decent
Please forgive my double post. The web page never loaded the first time I sent.


Edited, Aug 27th 2007 5:07pm by Tristaenkun
but wait
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:02 PM Rating: Decent
From what I understood from this is that it is only for items. Although I would like to see a translator function in FFXI at least compareable to Alta Vista Babelfish. Being able to roughly speak with my fellow Japanese and non-english speaking europeans would be very pleasent indeed.
Times
# Aug 27 2007 at 12:56 PM Rating: Decent
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what time will it be done in est?
Times
# Aug 27 2007 at 1:05 PM Rating: Decent
I believe 7pm est.
Servers Down for Me
# Aug 27 2007 at 12:52 PM Rating: Decent
43 posts
Man, I'd really like to go in and check out the updates for bst! But my crappy servers are down! Guess I'll go do something.. productive..
Yea for DRG!!
# Aug 27 2007 at 12:49 PM Rating: Decent
Another +ACC job ability and ajustments to penta thrust and skewer. Good job SE.



And woot... first post. \(^.^)/

or was only one I saw when i posted it. /cry

Edited, Aug 27th 2007 4:50pm by Bradlly

Edited, Aug 27th 2007 5:16pm by Bradlly
Formatting
# Aug 27 2007 at 12:47 PM Rating: Excellent
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Fixed formatting of the graph.
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