New Features in Aht Urhgan(06/21/2006)

The next version update will introduce a number of new features to make life in Aht Urhgan all the more convenient! The FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team has put several measures into effect since the release of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc to lessen the congestion in Al Zahbi, including adjustments to Besieged and the introduction of auction house fees and bazaar taxes. The upcoming Mog Locker expansion and the introduction of new features in Aht Urhgan are designed to create a more convenient atmosphere for players. While the effects of these changes may not be immediately visible, we believe that these measures will eventually result in less overcrowding of the new towns. Mog Locker Expansion The Mog Locker was introduced for the convenience of players exploring the new areas of Aht Urhgan. In order to preserve in-game balance, the Mog Locker was given an initial capacity of 50 items and limited to use in Al Zahbi. Even more players than expected have begun to use this service, so we decided to eliminate some of the restrictions on the Mog Locker during the next version update. 1. Maximum capacity increased to 60 items Following the next version update, trading Aht Urhgan currency to Fubruhn in Aht Urhgan Whitegate will allow you to increase your Mog Locker capacity to hold 60 items. 2. Access expanded to areas outside Al Zahbi You will soon be able to use your Mog Locker in your Mog House from anywhere in Vana'diel after the completion of certain free procedures. However, these procedures will slightly shorten the length of a Mog Locker lease, which costs one Imperial bronze piece to renew. In addition, the remaining time on the current lease will be proportionately reduced. Of course, you can always choose to make your Mog Locker usable only in Al Zahbi once again. 3. Mog Locker lease renewable from any area In accordance with the Mog Locker access expansion, players will also be able to renew their lease for one Imperial bronze piece from a Mog House at any location. New Features in Aht Urhgan After careful consideration of the effects on game balance, the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team has deemed the following features ready for addition to the towns of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc: 1. Chocobo Stables Grand Opening The chocobo stables in Al Zahbi will finally open for use in the next version update. Players will be able to rent a chocobo in Al Zahbi and ride out into the Wajaom Woodlands. Please note, however that the NPCs at the chocobo stables may be captured during Besieged, disabling chocobo use until their rescue. 2. New NPCs The following NPCs will be added to the towns of Al Zahbi and Aht Urhgan Whitegate: -An equipment storage NPC -A special event item storage NPC -A weather forecast NPC -A Pursuivant NPC to transport players to Brenner and Ballista matches Furthermore, additions will be made to the number of special event items that can be stored.

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blm new spells
# Jul 11 2006 at 10:30 PM Rating: Default
when are they gonna add the new spells for blm?
The AF...
# Jun 22 2006 at 12:57 PM Rating: Good
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They're most likeley waiting and watching to see how other people use them in parties. They're probably going to create the stats of the AF based on how people use the new jobs, or how they want them to be used as opposed to how they are being used. That's my guess anyway.


This is about the only statement pertaining to the new AF that I've seen that makes lots of sense. Everyone gets over-hyped and tries to rush in these new items, but yet they fail to realize that creating a set of armor that is usually hard to get, that looks awesome, TAKES TIME! Listen to what this person said.

Besides the fact of stats, they have to create multi sets of quests, for 3 new jobs, for people to obtain them. Don't you think it's going to take a while to develop something of such a large scale? So, seeing this, let SE take their time so their isn't a bunch of dissappointment involved. After all, it'd be much worse for them to suddenly come out with 3 new sets of AF that turn out to be quite useless just for the pleasing of the people's impatience.

That's my two-cents...

About the new Mog Locker expansions ... I think it's a great idea to do this, b/c it in turn will even out the populace in Aht Urghan. The lag there is much worse than it is in Lower Jeuno, for me anyways, and I'm on a DSL connection. And the added space in the locker, that's good too. I just wish they would take away the excise tax on renewing the thing...or else make it just a standard gil fee like the armor storage person found in the 3 nations and in some Outpost areas.

Anyways, SE is doing their best. And I'm sure that our voices are heard, one way or the other, through forums like this. Just keep the posts rolling, and things will happen. :-)
DVD Rom tray / mog locker blues.
# Jun 22 2006 at 10:09 AM Rating: Good
I know that few will read this far, but aside from ZOMG AF NOWZORZ 1337 BLUUU!!! and all that, it's very very very nice that they are making it so I can get into my mog locker in areas other then that one now.
After a reformat of my PC, my DVD ROM drive broke so I can't install the expansion and now I can't get to anything I had in the locker. I'd like to get my BLM AF piece, but my Rare/EX Whine Cellar Key is stuck in limbo atm.

To be quite honest, I've spent all morning looking for a place where you can get the ToAU in CD form instead of DVD. I plainly own a copy. I've installed it and registered it. I've unlocked 2/3 new jobs. I have the ugly box and fat case with the useless DVDs. I even dinged 75 in the new areas on my first job, but I can't go there now.

Maybe I should ask SE. ><
RE: DVD Rom tray / mog locker blues.
# Jun 22 2006 at 8:20 PM Rating: Decent
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Download it from a bittorent site like demonoid.com
RE: DVD Rom tray / mog locker blues.
# Jun 22 2006 at 12:35 PM Rating: Decent
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The game doesn't exist on CD format, it was only released on DVD. DVD drives aren't exactly expensive. You can replace the drive for less than the expansion cost you frankly. Maybe you can search around for a torrent.

Edited, Thu Jun 22 13:36:40 2006
RE: DVD Rom tray / mog locker blues.
# Jun 23 2006 at 12:46 AM Rating: Decent
Anybody know what I can do about a PS2 that doesn't want to read discs? Or where I can get a decently new one...?
RE: DVD Rom tray / mog locker blues.
# Jun 24 2006 at 2:26 PM Rating: Decent
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after reading the post about cleaning the ps2 out, i decided ***** it, im gonna try this out because i had the same 'disc read error' problem common with these things. You have no idea how much dust collects inside until you open it up and start sneezing. my lens moving thing wasnt stuck, i just needed to blow all the dust out. i put it back together thinking 'i dunno how this could possibly solve anything' but bam, it reads em all now. (/psych). word of advice if you plan on taking your ps2 apart though, remember where you got your screws from, ive got 3 extra somehow.
RE: DVD Rom tray / mog locker blues.
# Jun 24 2006 at 9:35 AM Rating: Decent
Here is what I did and also intructed my LS to do.
I preformed open heart surgery on my PS2 8D
Seriously though... I figured it was screwed up anyway... So I took it apart. What was simple wrong with mine (and most others I intructed) was that little handle thing that moves the lens to red the discs? Mine was stuck. As it it was gunked, jammed, melted into place, w/e. So I gently popped it loose. And while I was in there I cleaned the lense, slider, and anything else needing cleaning. And my my PS@ works better then my brand new PS2 Slim! Ignore the fact I lost all the screws and the PS2 is now delicatly placed together.... I am trying to break my evil duct-tape habbit >< Just aint cool.
RE: DVD Rom tray / mog locker blues.
# Jun 22 2006 at 12:29 PM Rating: Decent
where's my damn AF for blu? cuz uh...yeah. i'ma be around 49 by the middle of july.
Back To Jeuno
# Jun 22 2006 at 8:55 AM Rating: Good
Guys, I just cannot take the games anymore. I am moving back to Jeuno. At least there, I know what tomorrow is going to be like.

/em packs up all AF gear and her Moogle and leaves Al Zahbi
increased Fees and Taxes?!?!
# Jun 21 2006 at 11:54 PM Rating: Good
including adjustments to Besieged and the introduction of auction house fees and bazaar taxes.

what the hell? they come out with an expansion with a new city and they're surprised that it's becoming over crowded?? So they start adding more/higher Fees and Taxes. thats not going to change anything, Jeuno for Example! Players are still going to go there and it will still be crowded.

On a side note: If SE wants to get rid of RMT give the newer players a chance to make gil before taxing it all out of them

Edited, Wed Jun 21 23:45:44 2006
RE: increased Fees and Taxes?!?!
# Jun 23 2006 at 5:27 PM Rating: Decent
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of course this doesn't take into account the "rolanberry mall" phenomenon that occurs on my server.


Aaaaaaaaahahahahaha

I just laughed my lungs out. O, My, F, G.

It's what we call "The Black Market" 'cuz the Jeunoan government don't know that the Bazaar owners are being paid under the table.

Seriously... In Rolanberry Fields on Seraph server, it seems it's now considered mandatory to trip and stumble on your way in. Got aggro? Just zone into Sauromugue or Batallia. At least you'll live that way.

However, on a more positive note, an obstacle course full of FFXI characters sure helps out the navigation skills, which I'm sure we've all found useful when we finally go to Garlaige Citadel to pull bats for the first time. 'Oi.

*slip* *falllAAAAAUUUUGGGHHH*

*thump*

"... What's that? No! NOOOOOO!!!"

*high-pitch shrieking of a beetle, along with the breaking of a Mithra*
RE: increased Fees and Taxes?!?!
# Jun 22 2006 at 9:02 AM Rating: Excellent
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the addition of the bazaar fee can gradually reduce the number of mules that are sitting in al zahbi and whitegate.

the reason is that if you have an item that's, let's say, over level TWENTY to use, you want to be in either jeuno or aht urghan to sell it, since that is where people of a highger job level tend to congregate. between those 2 choices, one had a bazaar fee and one did not, so people packed up their bazaars and set them up in aht urghan. more mules / bazaars means more lag in town.

of course this doesn't take into account the "rolanberry mall" phenomenon that occurs on my server. i dont think there are tons of mules in aht urghan... i dont see them. maybe on some servers it has turned into the new lower jeuno.

EDIT: Something weird has happened to this post and it is now floating around on random topics - not where it's supposed to be, on the message boards. I did not post off-topic, so please don't rate me down, lol... this message is lost in the ether somewhere, and poking its head out of random wormholes in the fabric of the cosmos!

Edited, Aug 4th 2006 at 12:14pm EDT by Blckfrncs
RE: increased Fees and Taxes?!?!
# Jun 22 2006 at 3:24 PM Rating: Decent
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of course this doesn't take into account the "rolanberry mall" phenomenon that occurs on my server.


Lol, that's funny cause on my server it's Sauromugue Champagne. Good luck trying to zone a mob to Jeuno since colliding into all the mules will get you killed.
RE: increased Fees and Taxes?!?!
# Jun 22 2006 at 11:16 PM Rating: Decent
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Batallia Downs on Ifrit server...

lol, I guess there IS some diversity between the worlds!
RE: increased Fees and Taxes?!?!
# Jun 23 2006 at 6:50 AM Rating: Decent
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Batalia Downs on Unicorn also. As big as the area here is, it is still hard to zone in/out without getting stuck on someone.
Nothing really new!
# Jun 21 2006 at 11:48 PM Rating: Decent
man.... nothing new about w/e they said.
more storage in mog-locker? /sigh
putted some old NPCs from jeuno to Al-zahabi(sp?)?
wtf is wrong with this ppl >.<;
SE does it again...
# Jun 21 2006 at 10:36 PM Rating: Good
Frankly SE's mind games are getting annoying. It would ease everyone if they announced the BLU, PUP, and COR, AF gear already. We've seen it in the pics, videos and cutscenes in the game. Now where the hell is it!?

SE should know by now that players have had tons of experience leveling up jobs from 1-75 in a matter of months. So stop distracting us with this cool and awesome updates, and get to the point.
RE: SE does it again...
# Jun 22 2006 at 12:22 AM Rating: Excellent
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They're most likeley waiting and watching to see how other people use them in parties. They're probably going to create the stats of the AF based on how people use the new jobs, or how they want them to be used as opposed to how they are being used. That's my guess anyway.

Mog locker usable in other areas: This is the only reason I wasn't using it.
Chocobos available: Finally, I know a lot of people who were crying about this.
The mention of taxes were what they already changed, I don't know why people are mad about that now.

Heaven forbid they make the changes in small installments. If you wanted it all at once then you would have had to have waited another 6 months for the game, would you have been happier with that?
RE: SE does it again...
# Jun 22 2006 at 2:42 AM Rating: Excellent
Very good points. A game this large must have well planned execution of updating and integrating. Game stability is the most important thing. if i have to wait a little longer for features that will make the game more enjoyable, then that is okay. Especially if those features could cause increased server maintenance and troubleshooting.
It is not easy to satisfy hundreds of thousands of customers, especially caffeinated game addicts (myself included). This game was awesome without the expansion, and is even better with it, and will continue to get better.
Too much stress is bad for you, so i try not to stress over ffxi. work, school, and other facets of life cause enough tension. Sorry to get philosophical. Enjoy yourself everyone!
RE: Nothing about new jobs posted
# Jun 21 2006 at 8:39 PM Rating: Decent
I just want my BLU AF... Why they even waited this long when alot of people are already at or past the levels to use it beyond me... Most likely they were thinking that people wouldn't level these jobs incredibly fast like alot of people did. But if you find out you don't have to fight Maat on a job for awhile, you're gonna wanna get that Job past 70 so you won't have to fight him. (unless you're one of those people who likes to say "I've beaten Maat with every job" or like to take it slow and get a feel for a job like me.)

But I still want them to hurry the hell up and put in my damned AF already!!!
RE: Nothing about new jobs posted
# Jun 22 2006 at 12:30 PM Rating: Decent
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Just because there isn't a Maat fight for those jobs, doesn't mean you can get past 70 with them if you haven't beat maat before.

You'll still have to go through the quest to unlock lvls 71-75, you just won't be able to do it with the new jobs yet.
Nothing about Jobs posted
# Jun 21 2006 at 6:22 PM Rating: Decent
They will do there typical S.E. maneuver and display all new equipment AF etc during the 10~12 hour update to have us all drooling by the time we all get on.. we'll have the server tied up for hours if not days, trying to be the 1st with AF on...
where is the AF gear
# Jun 21 2006 at 5:44 PM Rating: Good
were missing something important here... AF gear for PUP,BLU and COR WTF!!!
Ballista
# Jun 21 2006 at 1:06 PM Rating: Excellent
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This might actually help bring back Ballista =)
bah
# Jun 21 2006 at 12:25 PM Rating: Default
everything regarding mog lockers is frustrating and infuriating.

wtf does game balace have to do with having chocobos in expantion areas. people use them to get from point A to point B thats all. considering that most high level areas cant be gotten to without going through a dungeon, chocos will be used in very limited areas. the whole game balace BS they are talkin about is just pointless.
RE: bah
# Jun 21 2006 at 1:00 PM Rating: Decent
well yes but just talking about it and not doing **** just gives them less to do and makes us want it more so we keep paying month after month for that glimer of hope things are acculy ganna get better^^;;
RE: bah
# Jun 21 2006 at 1:12 PM Rating: Decent
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!


omg make it stop!! you guys are killing me!! hahahaha!!!


/em wipes the tears from laughing to hard...


lmfao! why are you "paying month after month" if it sucks so bad??? holy **** you all are rideculous. are they holding a gun to your head? wow.... that just amazes me, I just cant stop laughing about how retarded you sound XD!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

ok i'm done I think.
RE: bah
# Jun 21 2006 at 4:36 PM Rating: Decent
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ok i'm done I think.

thanks god u are...
RE: bah
# Jun 22 2006 at 4:49 AM Rating: Excellent
I actually agree with him, they make some updates that make sense and everyone ******* about the damned AF when nobody is quite sure what the best way to play the new jobs is, especially true with Pup.

Do us all a favor and SHUT UP ABOUT THE DAMNED AF!
Special item storage
# Jun 21 2006 at 12:15 PM Rating: Decent
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Special event items, sounds like halloween and christmas gear etc. That'll be nice I have alot of that junk clogging my MH as well.
RE: Special item storage
# Jun 21 2006 at 5:39 PM Rating: Excellent
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its true the special event npcs hold the halloween and christmas gear, but where have you been man, theyve had those npcs in every town for a long time, http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/db/bestiary.html?fmobfunc=35
>.>
special event?
# Jun 21 2006 at 11:52 AM Rating: Decent
I wonder what the special event item storage is and what you can store there?
RE: special event?
# Jun 21 2006 at 1:06 PM Rating: Decent
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I'm assuming here you can store the same items you have always been able to store to the event storage NPC - the katanas, halloween events, christmas events, easter items, etc. etc. Most of the stuff that I have is stuffed there anyway.
more armor storage
# Jun 21 2006 at 11:26 AM Rating: Good
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would really be nice if theyd add the ability to store more armor sets as well....
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Mobile Mog Locker!
# Jun 21 2006 at 9:29 AM Rating: Decent
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More non-mule storage is always a plus and I'm really looking forward to the mobile Mog Locker. Its always fun warping to Jeuno only to find out that the gear you need is in your Mog Locker back in Al Zhabi. ><
RE: Mobile Mog Locker!
# Jun 21 2006 at 9:54 AM Rating: Decent
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But, the question remains - "Will it be available from Nomad Moogles too?"
RE: Mobile Mog Locker!
# Jun 22 2006 at 1:07 PM Rating: Decent
who cares, how often do you use a nomad moogle. seriously, the nomads are good for changing jobs when you're in kazham or norg, no one actually manages their inventory out of a nomad.
RE: Mobile Mog Locker!
# Jun 21 2006 at 11:37 AM Rating: Decent
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You will soon be able to use your Mog Locker in your Mog House from anywhere in Vana'diel


They didn't say 'from any moogle' or anything like that...
about time.
# Jun 21 2006 at 8:34 AM Rating: Good
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FINALLY! AF STORAGE in al zahabi
RE: about time.
# Jun 21 2006 at 9:11 AM Rating: Decent
now what if you stored it there and the guy got captured
RE: about time.
# Jun 21 2006 at 9:14 AM Rating: Good
You can pick up stored AF from any of the storage guys.
Nothing about Jobs posted
# Jun 21 2006 at 8:30 AM Rating: Decent
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Hmmm... don't see anything about job updates or AF.
RE: Nothing about Jobs posted
# Jun 21 2006 at 6:18 PM Rating: Excellent
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Don't expect info about the new AF to be bundled into one of these minor catch-all announcements. It's a big enough deal to get its own announcement, and I would expect it shortly before the update when they start posting the big stuff.
RE: Nothing about Jobs posted
# Jun 21 2006 at 8:32 AM Rating: Good
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It could still be coming. Still got a while to go until the update; there's no reason for them to release all the info at once. They're deliberately leaving us in the dark.

Plus, isn't it fun to speculate about what they're adding, only to have your dreams crushed? I kid, I kid... Maybe.
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