[Konoka]

We all know by now that the world of FFXIV is absolute gorgeous. Figured it would be cool if we could show off some screenshots of particularly interesting bits of the world.

To start, a couple shots of this really awesome castle a friend and I found on a little trip around Coerthas.



And the closest to a side view as I could get.



Couldn't get any closer, as the path to the castle is blocked by a gate and a couple depressing guards.

[Takhimar]

That, my friend, happens to be Ishgard, the 'new jeuno'.

You have a very nice angle on it.

A whole thread dedicated to scenery huh? I will admit I felt slightly guilty posting some scenery in the rabanastre forums. With this I can gather more scenery pictures.

I really like scenery.

[Konoka]

Well, I have no idea what 'jeuno' is/was, but my friend and I pretty much assumed this 'Ishgard' is some sort of high-level dungeon. We can't wait till we can get in there.

Usually I'm more the type to go for results, but this game just makes me want to explore. Need to make some time to go check out Mor Dhona, been meaning to do that.

[Takhimar]

Jeuno was the central city for the first few expansions in FFXI. There were the 3 starting cities, and after about level 20, you moved up to Jeuno to continue leveling. (Due to a very convenient zone right under the city). It was a place that the storyline converged, and that was used as a hub for traveling to all other areas (Except Aht Urgan) due to its centralized location, and 4 airship docks.

Ishgard should fulfill a similar role in this game, though I do expect it to be slightly different.

I can understand what you mean about exploration. I usually appreciate scenery in games, but never have I had so much fun just wandering around (with the possible exception of XI when I discovered The Sanctuary of Zi'tah).

Just a few photo ops I've found near the starting areas, I'll get to some serious exploration soon.

Some trees, in gridania. I haven't been paying much attention to scenery in The Black Shroud, for some reason.





Wandering around in Thalanan



Inside Nophica's Wells.







Leaving a small cave near the ferry docks.





Some... Pinecone fruit?



Will we have leopard print armor in the future?



Sandstorm stopping me from getting a good picture of Ul'dah.



Here we go.



And finally just a landscape of La Noscea.






I'll Explore a few more exotic areas soon.

[pogiman]

I think i will try to get a group together for some exploring this saturday if anyone is interested let me know!

BTW love all the pictures!

This post has been edited by pogiman: Oct 7, 2010 - 10:54 AM

[Val]

Awesome scenery pictures, Takhimar, but the first one that caught my eye was this one:



Is it just me or.. is that the playboy bunny?


And this one is just stunning:



I can't wait to experience these veiws myself firsthand!

[Takhimar]

Just a little runaround I had today.

















And a small bit in Coerthas.





Unfortunately, a fog rolled in, cutting my visit short.

[pogiman]

I got a few to add I hope everyone enjoys

This post has been edited by pogiman: Oct 9, 2010 - 8:12 AM

[Siali]

These are spectacular! Good job guys!

[pogiman]

Here are a couple from the land west of Gridania.























I hope you all enjoyed

This post has been edited by pogiman: Oct 10, 2010 - 5:39 AM

[Takhimar]

Some interesting plants in Nophica's Wells.




And various bits whenever I had an itchy screen shot finger.

[Artemis Enteri]

Takhimar, on Oct 7, 2010 - 8:32 AM, said:

And finally just a landscape of La Noscea.

Is it just me or does that remind anyone else of La Theine Plateau?