August Topics, 2013

Arciela's Diary (08/22/2013)

A good day to you, fine pioneer. My name is Grennith and I serve as the chief lady-in-waiting of the Order of Adoulin.

Though in name we are but one of the twelve orders, in truth we are first among equals, with our leader serving as the both head of the grand alliance and as the face of our great city whom we put forth to all the realms of Vana'diel.

This owes to our storied lineage, which we trace back to the founder king himself. Both Grand Chancellor Ygnas and his younger sister, the fair Arciela, have studied history, letters, and decorum to the extent that they are now shining exemplars of the regime.

Though I must admit, Arciela has a certain wild streak in her—a free spirit, if you will—and can be flexible to a fault.

Forgive me. I did not mean to speak ill our out beloved princess.

Those of our order must first earn the trust and respect of the citizenry if we are to lead as an order should. Our words and actions are seen and judged by all. We must measure up to the standards set for us and never falter, lest the citizenry lose faith in us.

Arciela has espoused this philosophy even since she was but a babe.

Yet still, who among us could have suspected that she would write down her personal reflections in a diary, with the intent that they be made available to the public after her passing?

Furthermore, she asked one of the maidens in my charge to correct any misspellings or omitted information. "It is so I do not bring down travesty unto you," she reassured us...

But these alterations may have gone a step too far. Dare I say that some may even be called fabrications?

"Cynthia, could you please come here?"
"Of course."
"It wouldn't hurt to open your mouth before spoken to once in a while."
"I think...one should be more aware of the reader."
"So that's why you arranged it like this?"
"...It's very well written. She did a good job."
"Stop patronizing me! There's a reason you were chosen for this job. There are many who would like to curry favor with the princess."

It pains me to admit that a little extra training is needed before she is able to adequately edit the princess' manuscript.

Take a peek at Arciela's diary.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

New User Interface (08/22/2013)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

Find out more about the new face of FFXI by combing over the list of changes to expect!

[dev1156] New User Interface

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Additional Version Update Warps into Vana'diel! (08/19/2013)

Strap on your proboscis, dust up your pair of insect wings, and get ready to communicate with some twitherym swarms, for the newest version update implemented today features new Skirmish content! Rounding out the list of battle-hardened improvements are bonus calculation adjustments to "Survey" and "Support" coalition assignments as well as the removal of Rare status from certain pieces of Skirmish and Delve equipment.

Scour all the details.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The Next Version Update to Show its Face Soon! (08/16/2013)

Adventurers! Don't forget leg day as you prepare to assemble some simulacra, for the next version update is scheduled for display on Tuesday, August 20!

Find out more about how you can work yourself into shape by combing ovr the list of changes you can expect !

[dev1159] New Skirmish Content
[dev1158] Coalition Assignment Adjustment
[dev1157] Item Adjustments

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server Update (08/16/2013)

Today, various adjustments and updates have been implemented on the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server.

We encourage players to give all the in-development content a thorough testing, and look forward to receiving your feedback!

Read on to find out how you can access the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server!

Putting a Name to the Darkness (08/15/2013)

The Adoulin Examiner is a cutting-edge newspaper/newsletter that creates a XXX critique of the continent's colonization.

Replete with ridiculously rabid reporters who are just begging to bring you the latest in exploration exploits, this rowdy rag is a must-read!

To wit, this incredible issue tells the tale of a figure famous among the pioneers, kupo!

Who could it be?

Newsman Skeptical Owl notably notates that should you never care to uncurl a copy of this communique ever again, this is the one to read!

It makes me want to read it, too, kupo!

Read on for a detailed description of this most mysterious man.

Announcing the Results of the NPC Popularity Contest! (08/15/2013)

We know many of you have been waiting with bated breath for the announcement of which NPC was voted the most popular—and we are pleased to present you with a list of the top thirty vote getters!

How did your favorite NPC do? Will you be pleased, surprised, or perplexed at the results? Take a look and find out!

Repeat Login Campaign No. 2 has Commenced! (08/10/2013)

The FINAL FANTASY XI 11th Vana'versary Second Repeat Login Campaign begins today! Special points will be conferred the first time you log in each day (Earth time) throughout the campaign. Exchange these login points for a wide variety of in-game items!

Campaign Schedule: Saturday, August 10, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, September 2, 2013, at 7:00 a.m.

* If you are already logged in when the campaign begins, you must either change areas or relog in order to receive your points.

Read on for a list of items available and instructions on how to participate in the Second Repeat Login Campaign.

The Abyssea and Atma Axtravaganza Commences! (08/08/2013)

The Abyssea and Atma Axtravaganza is in full swing, so make sure to get in good with a guy named Horst and prepare to fill your satchel with mountains of traverser stones.

For those not yet in the know, we're celebrating FINAL FANTASY XI's eleventh year of service by giving away all three Abyssea battle area expansions, along with a few key items to help with your adventures there.
If you've yet to trek into the otherworldly and violet-hued wilderness to obtain Empyrean equipment, unfurl the story by undertaking missions, or gain massive amounts of experience from the perverse foes within, now is the time!

This event will be held from Thursday, August 8, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. to Friday, October 11, 2013, at 7:00 a.m.

Take the nearest cavernous maw over to the Abyssea and Atma Axtravaganza campaign website to chow down on the details.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The August Version Update Makes a Monstrous Appearance! (08/05/2013)

The August version update adds even more to the Seekers of Adoulin storyline, and, at long last, rune fencers and geomancers will be able to obtain their artifact equipment. Adventurers can now free their souls from its mortal trappings and assume a new identity as a monster of Vana'diel in the brand-new Monstrosity content. Additionally, various adjustments have been made to stats for equipment with item levels, colonization and lair reives, and much more.

Read on for the details!

The Deadline for the Login Campaign Point Exchange Period Approaches! (08/01/2013)

The point exchange period for the Repeat Login Campaign No. 1 will come to an end on Monday, August 5th, 2013, at around 7:59 a.m. (PDT).

As a reminder, the points you have obtained during this campaign must be used before the above date as they will become invalid once the exchange period comes to an end.

Read on for further information about the Repeat Login Campaign No. 1.