June Topics, 2008
Mog Bonanza Winning Numbers Announced! (06/30/2008)
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winning numbers for the FINAL FANTASY XI 6th Anniversary Mog Bonanza event have now been randomly drawn under strict supervision.
From today, the winning numbers will be announced via a system message upon logging into the game. The same message can also be brought up by inputting the /servmes (/smes) command. So what are you waiting for? Log in and check the winning numbers now!
Prize money and items will be available for collection between 0:00 on July 2 (PDT) and 1:00 on August 1 (PDT). If you happen to be one of the lucky winners, speak to a Bonanza Moogle at one of the following locations while in possession of the winning marble (or marbles!):
Port San d'Oria (I-9) / Port Bastok (L-8) / Port Windurst (F-6) / Chocobo Circuit (H-8)
Learn more about the Mog Bonanza here.
*Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are virtual goods and cannot be redeemed for real-world money.
Around 5,590 accounts in violation of the FINAL FANTASY XI user agreement were suspended or banned today.
Click here for details.
Photo Album Feature Added to the Linkshell Community! (06/24/2008)
A photo album feature that allows users to post images and comments was added to the FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version! Additionally, a community's newest images will be shown on that community's top page.
Now the image upload feature is better than ever!
Click here to read about other update details.
Special Task Force Report (06/24/2008)
Today's report will outline our actions conducted from May 28, 2008 to June 24, 2008 in dealing with players violating the user agreement, as well as details on the activities, results, and goals of the Special Task Force.
Click here for a report on the Special Task Force's overall activities.
Celestial Nights: Faithfulness Under Fire (06/20/2008)
Celestial Nights—the romantic event based on the timeless tale of love and tragedy between Prince Yahiko and Princess Amdina—will soon be here, kupo! For this year's celebration, in each of the three nations, two actors are scheduled to promenade in their respective locales as the prince and princess on a royal rendezvous. Be sure to join us in this event of unrivaled grandeur, and—
What manner of ill fortune has befallen the Mog House Management Union (MHMU) this time? Click here to find out.
*Celestial Nights is scheduled to commence at 1:00 on June 27 (PDT) and conclude at 1:00 on July 8 (PDT).
Help Us Help You! PlayOnline User PC Survey (06/17/2008)
A survey regarding PC specs and internet connections for PlayOnline customers using Windows PCs was put online today.
Survey period:
June 17, 2008 (Tuesday), 3:00 (PDT) – June 30, 2008 (Monday), 2:00 (PDT)
The survey's results will be used for the future improvement of PlayOnline's services.
The user survey has ended.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Compatible Graphics Cards and Newest Driver Software Information Updated (06/13/2008)
The NVIDIA GeForce 8 series and 9 series driver software has been updated and all related bugs have been fixed. We recommend that users currently using beta driver software (*) update to the latest version.
The newest information on graphic cards and driver software compatible with FINAL FANTASY XI for Windows can be found here.
*Windows Vista™:Version 169.17
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The Version Update Is Here! (06/09/2008)
The June version update has arrived! With a plethora of changes and improvements across the board, there is bound to be something for everyone. Here's a quick recap of some of the items we've introduced thus far:
- New missions for the Wings of the Goddess storyline.
- New campaign elements such as additional medals and ranks.
- Battle-related adjustments to elements such as jobs and merit points.
- New content for fellows and chocobo raising.
And a whole lot more!
Read all about it here.
The legendary horned stallion, Ixion...
Feared by some as the reaper of souls, spawned from the blackest depths of the abyss...
Revered by others as a symbol of mankind's salvation, the divine incarnation of a celestial being...
Ixion, the wielder of lightning, is come!
Read the full story here.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
New Notorious Monsters (06/04/2008)
New Notorious Monsters (NMs) will be added to areas introduced in the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion pack in the forthcoming version update, with simplified access to their battlefields.
Proceed here for more details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Adjustments to Einherjar (06/02/2008)
The next version update will contain a number of changes to the Einherjar venue.
Click here to view all the details.