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 Jun 6 2009, 11:13 AM
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 Drunken Ninja Master Thug  Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 536 Joined: 31-October 03 From: Kyoto, Japan Member No.: 80  |
I like that the characters are going to be similar to the ones in FFXI. I'd be really sad if I couldn't remake little Tansii, ya know?
But its nice to read that Square Enix as apparently learned a lot of stuff from FFXI. Looks like PC users will no longer have to deal with the limitations of the PS2 on their system, no more PlayOnline (thank god), and if I can get on the game for like an hour before I have to go to work, and still have gotten something significant done, then great! It shouldn't take 3 hours just to switch jobs, gather a party, move equipment around, get to a location, wait for everyone, and only THEN be ready to make a little experience. For how bad a lot of things were in FFXI, I hope they are that much better in FFXIV. --------------------  dueling, remade for modern audiences |
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Jun 6 2009, 10:11 PM
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 Grand Armor Group: AT Certified Posts: 510 Joined: 23-October 03 Member No.: 71 |
Indeed. I hope the UI is something that gets fixed. The whole macro thing was clunky. We need a hotbar to drag and drop abilities. And no more of the sit and rest for Hp/mp in between fights. Since when is FF like that? FF is faster paced. I really hope they overhaul the battle system. Even turn base using the ATB could work if done right. And it would actually feel like a FF game. Maybe even allow for a strategy element to the game instead of the usual tank and spank. Still, FFXIV has a ton of potential. I hope with WoW's dominance they make smart gameplay changes. I tell you PC players are not going to move over to this game if they already playing WoW. Only fans, and current players of FFXI will. Really hard to convince someone playing WoW to pay for another MMO, when WoW is so damn good right now (I did not think it was so good after Burning Crusade was released, but Lich King is total win). And I'm sure WoW will be rolling into another expansion when around FFXIV release.
I will try it of course. But it will take a lot for me to stay. If they do what LOTRO did and offer a lifetime sub for 200ish dollars that would be awesome. I just don't see myself paying more than a month unless its a WoW killer. Subscriptions are really dead unless you are WoW. Its a shame really. Like Star Wars Old Republic is coming out. It looks interesting, but it will be ignored for the most part by the current MMO player base. --------------------  |
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Jun 7 2009, 02:38 PM
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 Monk Princess Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 888 Joined: 29-December 02 Member No.: 11 |
for those that don't keep up SE has been doing a lot of things over the last year or so that seem like experimenting for the next mmo. for example someone mentioned level segregating. that is no longer an issue due to the level sync feature they added.
QUOTE Heres some nice information from the gents at IGN: What platforms is Final Fantasy XIV coming to? Currently the game is confirmed for PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. An Xbox 360 version isn't official, but Square Enix is considering the possibility that it could. What do we know about the setting and the story? It takes place on an all-new Final Fantasy world known as "Eorzea." Though it does share some monsters and races from Final Fantasy XI, they're not direct representations and have been altered in multiple ways that make them unique to Eorzea. The similarities in races will allow experienced Final Fantasy XI players to create a new Final Fantasy XIV character that looks somewhat comparable. Does it have a direct connection to Final Fantasy XI? In some ways, yes it does. Not only does it share the same development team as the FF11, but the game will also allow players to create a character that is similar to their current Final Fantasy XI. Square Enix has also revealed to IGN that it is currently finding a solution that will let you transfer your character's names from Final Fantasy XI to Final Fantasy XIV. What is the combat system like? The development team won't say, but it did confirm to us that... Additionally, the heavy team-play aspect of FF11 has been deemphasized, and now exploration and battle is said to be more balanced between solo and team play. How does the leveling system work? Square Enix is cagey about how characters advance, but it has confirmed with IGN that growth is not based on experience and that it will work on a different system entirely. What about jobs? Jobs will return in Final Fantasy XIV, but they will be much different than the job system present in Final Fantasy XI. How important are the weapons? Weapons are very important and have a heavy influence on your character and how they succeed in the game world. Square Enix says to look closely at the official Final Fantasy XIV logo for hints and hidden meanings about how the game will work. What hidden meanings? Square Enix told us that when it approached Amano to do the logo art for Final Fantasy XIV, that weapons were very important and to think of the concept of a "wheel." Specifically, a wheel of adventurers that has their weapon in front of them and an exposed backside -- which leaves each adventurer to rely heavily on their comrades and their friends. Let the speculation begin. Anything else about the weapons? The team let slip to us that choosing weapons for specific tasks one day versus another could affect how your character develops. How much of the first trailer is in-game aversus pre-rendered? The debut trailer is actually a mixture of real-time in-game footage and pre-rendered wizardry. The combat scene in particular was created using the in-game engine. What languages will the game available in? The same as Final Fantasy XI: Japanese, English, French and German. Final Fantasy XIV will also be released simultaneously in all regions that use those languages. Will the PlayOnline service be used for Final Fantasy XIV? No. Square Enix told us that the reason it is ditching the PlayOnline system is because it was originally meant as an all-in-one solution to house multiple content types. But as PlayOnline has offered less content over the years, the need for the next online Final Fantasy to us PO is moot. Whatever new service (if any) is used, PC and PlayStation 3 users will still be able to play with each other on the same servers, and Square Enix also confirmed with IGN that you can sign in with a universal ID on either system to pick up where you left off if you own both. Who's Working on the Game? It is produced by Hiromichi Tanaka (Final Fantasy I, II, III, and IX) and directed by Nobuaki Komoto (Final Fantasy IX, XI), with art direction by Akihiko Yoshida (Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy XII) and a musical score from Nobuo Uematsu (Most Final Fantasies ever). Yoaka Amano has designed the logo and is pulling additional art duties as well. Uematsu only did a few tracks in Final Fantasy XI, how much is he doing for XIV? Square Enix revealed to IGN that Uematsu will be doing all the music for Final Fantasy XIV and that it will be composed in a range of different styles and genres. What modern day MMOs have influenced the design and direction of Final Fantasy XIV? In addition to the team's original work on Final Fantasy XI, World of Warcraft, Age of Conan and Warhammer Online have been three recent games that have had some pull, but the Final Fantasy XI community's feedback has been the most important factor in its design. Are Chocobos back? Yes, they will return. But Square Enix has told IGN that it is looking at using them in a completely different way than they were used in Final Fantasy XI (where they were used as riding steeds). When is it coming out and when is the beta? The game will come out in 2010, and after Final Fantasy XIII which is scheduled for spring of the same year. Beta plans are still being finalized, but that the plan is to have a longer beta period than that of Final Fantasy XI (which had a beta of about 3-4 months). QUOTE growth is not based on experience and that it will work on a different system entirely. judging by this i wonder if it will be like monster hunter where growth is based on your equipment. --------------------  |
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Jun 8 2009, 04:18 PM
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Grand Armor Group: AT Certified Posts: 510 Joined: 23-October 03 Member No.: 71 |
Nice info. Akihiko Yoshida is win though. I take back what I said about art direction, and wait until I see more. No experience? Fine if it works, cause I hate leveling in MMOs. But something tells me its going to be earn skill points to buy skills like FFXII or something similar to WoW's talent system. Promoting solo play is also win. I've played with enough idiots back in FFXI and in WoW to loath the idea of being forced to party.
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Jun 9 2009, 05:55 PM
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Monk Princess Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 888 Joined: 29-December 02 Member No.: 11 |
the thing about partying is ....it's a blast when you are in one but it totally sucks when you aren't.
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Jun 9 2009, 08:44 PM
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 Holding these random memories Group: Magister Posts: 3465 Joined: 14-December 02 From: Utah Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE(Alisha @ Jun 9 2009, 05:55 PM)  the thing about partying is ....it's a blast when you are in one but it totally sucks when you aren't.  --------------------  Steam: MrCrushin PSN : MrCrushin XBL: Mr Crushin I'm not a playa I just crush a lot. |
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Jun 11 2009, 06:22 AM
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 Revolution to the Destruction Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 2007 Joined: 14-March 03 From: The Black Spiral Member No.: 21 |
It's great when you're in a GOOD one. Otherwise, you can't wait to get out of there and don't care what happens to them once you're gone. Had one of those train wreck merit parties the other night in fact.
-------------------- "Computers are incredibly fast, accurate and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate and brilliant. Together they are powerful beyond imagination." -Albert Einstein |
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Jun 12 2009, 05:58 PM
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Monk Princess Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 888 Joined: 29-December 02 Member No.: 11 |
never had a bad merit party personally. closest thing to a bad merit party is ones where i'm pulling the weight offensively for the party,and subbing war. especially if a red mage happens to be my heal bitch. cure 4 is too weak when your healing for a mnk/war. by the war crush that gif is pretty funny because it reminded me of times when you guys had a set party and i was crying because i had to level war sub in the doom jungle and wasn't getting any invites.
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Jun 12 2009, 07:15 PM
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Holding these random memories Group: Magister Posts: 3465 Joined: 14-December 02 From: Utah Member No.: 8 |
QUOTE(Alisha @ Jun 12 2009, 05:58 PM) by the war crush that gif is pretty funny because it reminded me of times when you guys had a set party and i was crying because i had to level war sub in the doom jungle and wasn't getting any invites. What does that have to do with Optimus Prime or slam dunks? How did that remind you of one night where you couldn't get a party on ffxi like 5 years ago?  
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Jun 15 2009, 05:34 PM
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Monk Princess Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 888 Joined: 29-December 02 Member No.: 11 |
cause the guy getting dunked on is like" noooooo your leaving me behind!"
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Jun 21 2009, 05:39 PM
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Monk Princess Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 888 Joined: 29-December 02 Member No.: 11 |
quit making fun of me on the podcast =P
don't think i didn't hear that comment about non alisha gamers a while back. if i ever manage to find a job i'll join in and smack you!!! -------------------- |
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Jun 21 2009, 09:46 PM
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 Badass Billionaire Extraordanaire Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 968 Joined: 13-December 02 From: NYC Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE(Alisha @ Jun 21 2009, 05:39 PM) quit making fun of me on the podcast =P don't think i didn't hear that comment about non alisha gamers a while back. if i ever manage to find a job i'll join in and smack you!!! Crush just misses you a whole lot and is frustrated he can't play with you. That's why he makes fun of you and pokes at you all the time. Feel the luv!!! |
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Jun 22 2009, 12:04 AM
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 Soul Hunter Group: Magister Posts: 2206 Joined: 10-April 03 From: NJ Member No.: 23 |
QUOTE(HC82 @ Jun 21 2009, 11:46 PM) QUOTE(Alisha @ Jun 21 2009, 05:39 PM) quit making fun of me on the podcast =P don't think i didn't hear that comment about non alisha gamers a while back. if i ever manage to find a job i'll join in and smack you!!! Crush just misses you a whole lot and is frustrated he can't play with you. That's why he makes fun of you and pokes at you all the time. Feel the luv!!! This is totally true since we've actually scientifically deduced that Alisha is Crushinators mom. It is also a well known fact that Crush is a mommas boy. -------------------- "Brotherhood asked for no friendship, only loyalty. They stood back to back as the galaxy burned - always brothers, never friends; traitors together unto the last." --an Excerpt from a Night Lords Novel Void Stalkers Chapter X: Revenge |
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Jun 22 2009, 08:28 AM
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Monk Princess Group: Paragon Caste Posts: 888 Joined: 29-December 02 Member No.: 11 |
that may be true but this latest time D was the guilty culprit D:
if i have to go another month without working i think i'm gonna go insane. getting sick of my ramen diet lately >_< -------------------- |
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Jun 22 2009, 03:09 PM
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Holding these random memories Group: Magister Posts: 3465 Joined: 14-December 02 From: Utah Member No.: 8 |
Ah HA! So you DO listen to the show. Now you have no recourse but to come on and defend yourself.
-------------------- Steam: MrCrushin PSN : MrCrushin XBL: Mr Crushin I'm not a playa I just crush a lot. |
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