FFXIVstuff, aka monster hunter XIV Options

[Alisha]

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/final-fa...new-job-system/

The latest edition of Famitsu Wave recently hit newsstands in Japan, bringing with it a DVD which contains an 8-minute exposé on Square Enix's second stab at the MMO genre, Final Fantasy XIV. The whole video is posted after the break. Fret not -- it sports convenient English subtitles.

Here's some of the more titillating excerpts: The game features a reinvented character progression system which does not include experience points or leveling up. The job system from XI will make an appearance, but in a heavily altered form -- an interview with the game's director, Nobuaki Komoto, revealed that the game will place a focus on the weapons players use, explaining that your armaments will determine "the way you play" and "the way you grow." Sounds reminiscent of Final Fantasy IX. (That's a very good thing.)

In addition, FFXIV producer Hiromichi Tanaka explained that the game takes place in a new region with a more "modern" feel to it -- the mysterious Eorzea which was mentioned in the trailer. The new world features familiar races (albeit with new names), and plays host to a "deep story," which is told through cut-scenes and quests. For more FFXIV info than you can possibly handle, check the video after the jump.


sounds similar to monster hunter no?

Race Scans

Someone translated the text on BG Forums regarding the characters:

"When you make your character, aside from choosing the race, you will also be able to customize their appearance. Head, skin color, hair type etc, there will be multiple factors. Just how exact we will be able to customize their appearance is still unknown, but we mean it in a good way when we say that it seems like it will become a worry to many players."

[Alisha]

Not only that but, of course the people won't buy something if there's no product for it. If FFXI supported D10 it'll be all the more reason to get it. It's like saying Let's focus on making games for the ps2 rather then ps3 or 360 becuase it has a higher installed base. I'm with Crush on this one, I mean I don't blame them for not making it for D11 but at the very least could have been D10

but isn't that already happening? why do you think the valkyria chronicles sequel is on psp instead of ps3 and/or 360.

[Crushinator]

but isn't that already happening? why do you think the valkyria chronicles sequel is on psp instead of ps3 and/or 360.

The reason Valkyria Chronicles 2 is on PSP is because the original bombed, and the dev cycle and cost is much cheaper on a PSP title, so there's less risk for Sega.

Its not even similar to what we're talking about here. PSP is still current technology, there's nothing "beyond" it. If FF14 came out today for the PS2 or based off PS2 technology and then ported to PS360, like AC said, it would be a fucking joke creating it with outdated tech in mind.

THATS the comparison he was trying to make.

[Crushinator]

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/

Updates on the official site with a lot of job classes (alchemist, blacksmith, culinarian, tanner, weaver, archer, lancer, gladiator, marauder, and pugilist), and monster bestiary info. Also some little thing under "lifestyles" about cooking.

[Scan_Man]

LOL at the Armoury section with the Leeroy example.

[Crushinator]

PC version beta signups are a GO!

http://entry.ffxiv.com/na/index.html

Looks like Square Enix was serious about fast-tracking this game's beta for a 2010 release. Blizzard could learn a thing or two... *coughstarcraftcough*

[AC9breaker]

Applied! So yeah the last question was Do you run a fan dedicated website? There wasn't a no option available so I selected a Site that isn't listed. wtf

Hope I get in, looking forward to this game.

[Alisha]

some screenshots someone posted on another board for ya

[Crushinator]

Looks hot. Now how about they actually reveal some info on the game damn mage classes?

[Alisha]

some character creation info

http://www.ffxivcore.com/topic/2724-new-sc...acter-creation/


looks like the entrance to norg lol.

[Crushinator]

Those crabs are fucking awesome.

Good to see there's a titty size slider.


EDIT: High res pics from SE




And lots of in-game and CG scene pics too.

http://kotaku.com/5433453/more-final-fanta...ke-a-chocobo-at

Hopefully with all this media coming out is a sign the game is pretty far along

[Alisha]

some old some new

http://www.ffxivhq.com/reposit/media/

[AC9breaker]

YOU'VE ACTIVATED MY TRAP CARD!

[donkeybeatz]

[Vitamin D]

LMAO X2.

[Alisha]

a copy and paste job for you!

So drama has broken out over FFXIV with the admin Zyuu over at FFXIVCore.com having been caught trying to sell beta keys. It's fucking hilarious and I am enjoying the drama thoroughly, but more importantly, it has basically been revealed that the beta for FFXIV is supposed to start in the early part of March. Zyuu is trying to play damage control, and Square likely is not going to give that site beta keys.

Just a heads up.

so the leakage should start soon.