October Topics, 2006
Helpful Websites for New Adventurers (10/31/2006)
Are you a new adventurer setting foot in the world of Vana'diel for the first time? Looking to find a few websites to help you get started on your path to glory? Then you'll definitely want to check out these community sites to help you on your way! We hope that our current players welcome the influx of new adventurers in Vana'diel!
Click here for details.
New Membership Info (10/25/2006)
Content ID management and service fee payments have been made more convenient."Membership" page updated and renewed!
Click here for details.
Announcing Vana'diel Collection 2007 for Windows! (10/20/2006)
We're proud to announce the second FINAL FANTASY XI collection for Windows: FINAL FANTASY XI Vana'diel Collection 2007! This new collection includes the complete award-winning original game plus all three expansions (Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, and Treasures of Aht Urhgan) on one easy-to-install DVD. This package also includes an exclusive fold-out map of Vana'diel with mini walkthroughs to help new players get started! Also included is a 30-day free trial, as well as a Vana'diel Buddy Pass to invite a friend to try FINAL FANTASY XI free for 30 days.
FINAL FANTASY XI Vana'diel Collection 2007 will be released on November 7th, 2006 for only $29.99!
The Harvest Festival! (10/19/2006)
The Harvest Festival will begin on October 19, and a new event named "The Dark Lilies" will be introduced along with the usual costumed fun!
Bring your friends and join the festivities!
Click here for event details.
from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The Version Update Is Here! (10/19/2006)
New chocobo raising features, Besieged adjustments, Assault missions, job adjustments, and more are all now available with the October version update!
Click here for more details about what's been added!
Action Taken Against Third-Party Tool Users (10/19/2006)
Today, a number of accounts confirmed to be in violation of the user agreement through the use of unauthorized third-party software tools within FINAL FANTASY XI have been suspended or permanently terminated.
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Xbox Live Maintenance (10/13/2006)
Microsoft will be conducting maintenance for Xbox Live at the time and date listed below. Players using the Xbox 360 version will be unable to log into PlayOnline during this period.
*Those who are already logged into PlayOnline when the maintenance begins will be able to continue using the PlayOnline features until they log out.
Maintenance Period
October 17th, 0:00 AM until October 18th, 0:00 AM (PST)
Click here for details.
The Dark Lilies (Volume 1) (10/13/2006)
A coven of witches that once terrorized the world have returned as spirits to haunt the living!
Can the exorcists called in from far western lands succeed in banishing these fearful apparitions...?
The supernatural struggle between exorcists and witches takes place in the shadow of the bustling Harvest Festival festivities!
Click here to read The Dark Lilies (Volume 1).
from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
New Synthesis Recipes and Equipment (10/12/2006)
Crafters and collectors alike have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming version update. New synthesis recipes, weapons, and armor are on their way!
Click here for a taste of what's coming.
from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Besieged Adjustments (10/10/2006)
The next version update will bring several changes to Besieged, including level 6 forces, temporary items distributed at the outset of battle, and increased experience points and Imperial Standing credits.
Click here to find out more.
from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
New Mercenary Ranks and Assault Missions (10/05/2006)
New Assault missions and quests to open up two new mercenary ranks will be added in the next version update!
Click here to find out more.
from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Job Adjustments: Summoner (10/03/2006)
The next version update will feature adjustments to several jobs. In this installment, we would like to describe the changes on the way for summoners.
Click here for details.
from FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
More Job Adjustments (10/02/2006)
The next version update will feature adjustments to several jobs. Building on the previous notice regarding the samurai job, we would like to take this opportunity to describe the changes in store for dark knights, dragoons, and ranged attacks, which are used mainly by rangers and corsairs.
Click here for more details.