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New FFXIV details via Famitsu, Dengeki and Official Site
OK, so the official site hasn't been updated yet, but the Japanese version has, so it's only a matter of time!
Along with the official site's update comes the full version of the intense piece of music we heard during the Tokyo Game Show trailer last year.
It can now be streamed and/or downloaded in our Music section!
It is titled "OFFICIAL SITE MUSIC 4." Be sure to check it out.
High quality full-page magazine scans will be posted later on this weekend (the magazines aren't released in my part of Japan until Friday (tomorrow)), but there's plenty of information to digest in the meantime.
My apologies for being a little late to get this article posted, but that's the price to pay for a single person taking care of all site updates.
I would like to take this time to remind you all that we are looking for additional staff members. If you feel you would make a good candidate, please see our list of available staff positions.
Following up on our previous article in which we covered leaked details comes a plethora of new images and information. This article will be updated as the images and information is prepared, so be sure to check back frequently.
CINEMATICS / GAMEPLAY
DISCIPLINES
WEAPONS / TOOLS
More details within!Leaked details from upcoming Famitsu and Dengeki
It is being rumored that this week's Weekly FAMITSU and Dengeki PlayStation magazines will contain a lot of information on Final Fantasy XIV. To be more precise, Weekly FAMITSU will contain 10 pages while Dengeki PlayStation will contain eight. Here's some of what has been leaked thus far:
Both articles will contain pictures from the alpha build.
GAMEPLAY
- Carefully planning out your position and distance from the enemy will be important when fighting. Mobs will always be on the move (as opposed to standing in the same spot like they did in FFXI).
- MP does not refresh automatically and thus you will have to manage it carefully. There will be ways to regain MP, though (of course).
- There is a mode where you can walk around to regain HP.
- There are spells you can cast while moving.
- There are many ways to earn TP. You can earn TP from casting spells as well.
- Parties generally consist of six to eight people, though alliances will also be possible.
- There are times where your defense kicks in automatically and other times where you have to activate it manually.
- There will be six elements. It is rumored that "light" and "dark" elements will not be included this time around.
JOBS
GLADIATOR
- They have some sort of ability that allows them to provoke enemies.
- They have an ability similar to FFXI's "Phalanx" yet different in that it allows them to guard with a shield while still attacking.
PUGILIST
- They have the ability to steal items.
- They have an ability called "Whistle" which allows them to provoke enemies.
- This discipline is apparently for people who don't want to worry about small details.
MARAUDER
- They have low accuracy, but also possess some sort of "meditation" technique that allows them to store TP.
- The Marauder discipline is apparently for people who like finishing off enemies.
ARCHER
- They use bows, not crossbows (though crossbows might be used by a different class in the future).
- They have an ability to make enemies run away (perhaps useful for when multiple enemies swarm you and/or your team?).
- Arrow types are not distinguished by material as they were in FFXI. Instead, they will be sorted by quantity, the type of enemies they're best used against, topography, etc.
- There is some sort of relief measure set in place for when arrows are depleted.
- This discipline is apparently for people who like to fight solo and play on their own.
LANCER
- Javelins can be thrown at enemies as a way to initiate battle and surprise enemies.
THAUMATURGE
- They will be able to drain MP from defeated enemies.
OTHER
- Horticulturalists are the only discipline able to see digging spots. These spots allow them to excavate items during battle which can be used to support the party.
- When a Blacksmith repairs your weapon, you don't have to hand it over (i.e. you can't get scammed out of your item).
BETA
The alpha build requires a computer with high specs due to a lack of configuration options. The final version of the game will not be so demanding.
Not all parts of character making will be present in the beta (facial customization, for example).
A big thanks to Corinth over at Eorzeapedia for originally compiling this information, though everything has been rewritten.- Carefully planning out your position and distance from the enemy will be important when fighting. Mobs will always be on the move (as opposed to standing in the same spot like they did in FFXI).
As the VanaFest hype dies down, what's happening at Beyond Vana'diel?
To those of you anxiously awaiting every little piece of information you can get your hands on regarding Final Fantasy XIV, I'm sure we can concur that it has been a rather dull week since the excitement of VanaFest little over a week ago:
The Final Fantasy XIV alpha/beta test site is set to go live on March 11!
It's hard to get over the excitement of that announcement.
If by some miraculous chance you have yet to hear/read the news, be sure to check out our full coverage of VanaFest 2010.
For further clarification of alpha/beta details, please see our article regarding Beta / Alpha Test Clarification.
For some, those first steps into FFXIV are only days away; for others it seems like a lifetime. It should be noted that the number of people lucky enough to get an invite is very small, so don't worry about it too much. Everyone will get their chance!
Bitter about not being chosen?
Would you have gone about choosing alpha/beta participants differently? Let us know!
Not that anyone truly knows Square Enix's method of selection, but...
If you got to decide who to invite to alpha/beta...
To keep you busy during these torturous times, there's a lot of fun to be had throughout or community!
Not to mention a wide variety of interesting discussions!
- A closer look at the current bestiary...
- Let's talk about these pics!
- Do you wish to relive your FFXI experience?
- Mako?
- Weapons of Magic
- Marauder
- Time Mage
- How about a "Trapper" discipline (or abilities)?
Be sure to check out our Roleplays as well. There is currently a very interesting FFVII Roleplay under way.
Do you have an interest in Japanese culture, society, history, sightseeing, etc.? Be sure to check our our forum section all about Japan! If you would also like a place to talk discuss the study of Japanese and practice with a group of helpful, like-minded individuals, there's a section for that!
Behold our 日本語 section! We have compiled a list of online Japanese study resources as well to which you are more than welcome to contribute.
Let's not forget that the release of Final Fantasy XIII is also upon us. Should you wish to discuss it, get help along the way, share strategies, write your own guides/etc., please visit our Final Fantasy XIII section and have at it!
The list goes on!
Take a closer look at our community for more!
So the wait continues, but the fun never ends! Get involved, have fun; we will wait together.- A closer look at the current bestiary...
Another Chance at Alpha / Beta Test!
ALPHA TEST
A second chance!
Still bitter over not being selected to participate in the first wave of alpha/beta testing?
Here's your chance!
FFXIClopedia and ZAM have partnered with Square Enix to offer another chance at getting selected to take part in the first round of alpha/beta testing. Individuals interested in this opportunity must meet the following criteria:
- Be an active Final Fantasy XI subscriber.
- Have completed the Final Fantasy XIV alpha/beta test application [here].
Here are the links!
If you meet the criteria, why not give it a go?
Better hurry, though! This opportunity ends on March 7th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST.
Hopefully Beyond Vana'diel (yes, that's us!) will be able to offer such opportunities to our community in the future.
Are you reading, Square Enix?
Probably not. Not yet, anyway!
Best of luck to all, and a big thanks to all parties involved for the additional opportunity.- Be an active Final Fantasy XI subscriber.
Beta / Alpha Test Clarification
ALPHA TEST
This information was already updated in our VanaFest 2010 has arrived! thread, but it's likely that amongst all the hype some of you may have glanced over it:
As many of you may know (whether it be firsthand or otherwise), e-mails have been sent out for the first wave of alpha testers. Yes, alpha testers, not beta testers. Current recipients of the e-mail will be participating in the Alpha Test, which will be taking place prior to the launch of the Beta Test. During this phase, emphasis will be placed on testing of general game content and system balance.
Those who received the notifications will be able to access the official tester site when it goes live on March 11. The URL differs by region:
To those who received the holy grail of e-mails, congratulations! To those who didn't, don't let it get you down too much. Everyone will get their chance eventually. To quote Square Enix:
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Those who were not selected in this drawing, fear not, for there will be other opportunities to come. Be sure to stay tuned!
NOTE:
Be wary of scams. To verify the legitimacy of your e-mail invite, please be sure that it was sent from ffxiv-noreply@square-enix.com
Also note that it goes against the NDA to actually state whether or not you've been invited into the alpha/beta, but there's no reason you can't say that you didn't receive an invite.
For reference, Square Enix's NDA can be found at:
http://support.na.sq...1&tag=memtester
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