December Topics, 2013
New Year's Alter Ego Extravaganza Coming Soon ! (12/26/2013)
Prepare yourself for more fun, adventurers, as the 11th Vana'versary specials are set to continue into the new year!
On December 31, the New Year's Alter Ego Extravaganza will commence, bringing along with it four new alter egos to summon through the Trust initiative!
From the Far East, the enigmatic Tenzen!
The Springserpent General herself, Mihli Aliapoh!
Valaineral R Davilles, master of the Uriel Blade!
Coming to you straight from Abyssea, Joachim!
But there are also whispers of another personage set to make her debut in the January login campaign...the one and only Lion!
Campaign Period :
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 7 :00 a.m. (PST) to Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 6 :00 a.m.
Information on these alter egos and how to obtain them will be available on this page once the event commences.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The Latest Version Update Has Laid Anchor! (12/25/2013)
Hot on the heels of the December 11 version update comes this latest batch of new content for the land of Vana'diel, including adjustments to alter ego attributes and the addition of new alter egos such as those of Trion and Shantotto! Enjoy trekking with them no matter where the wind takes you!
Read on for information about this update.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Regarding the new interface (12/20/2013)
The following thread in the Updates sub-forum has been updated.
[dev1156]New User Interface
Peruse the details in the above thread.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server Update (12/20/2013)
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!
I Dream of Mog Bonanza 2014 Descends! (12/19/2013)
Do visions of valuables dance in your dome? Perhaps they will this coming year, now that I Dream of Mog Bonanza 2014 is underway!
Stuff your sack full of marvelous marbles and feast on the fine fortunes sent your way. Remember, the more you buy, the less apt you are to cry. Don't be shy—aim for the sky!
Peruse the particulars of the Mog Bonanza.
* Mog Bonanza marbles are scheduled to go on sale from Thursday, December 19, 2013 to Thursday, January 23, 2013.
* Only characters for whom 32 days or more have passed since creation can purchase bonanza marbles.
* Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are valueless virtual items for use in the game FINAL FANTASY XI only.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Keep Warm During A Cold Vana'diel Night with the Next Version Update! (12/19/2013)
Break out the blankets and get ready to hunker down, for the next version update is scheduled for Thursday, December 26!
Trion, Volker, Ajido-Marujido, and Shantotto are all in accord--this time of the year is for recalling fond memories and rekindling old friendships! Stroll down memory lane with these storied personages and never be alone again with their alter egos at your side!
FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community is Linked Up Once More! (12/19/2013)
After a lengthy respite, the Linkshell Community Beta Version website has returned to duty!
We sincerely hope that it continues to serve your needs in bringing communities across Vana'diel together.
Warp on over to the webpage and get linked in to the action.
Trial Version of the Adventuring Primer Hot off the Presses! (12/13/2013)
A trial version of the Adventuring Primer hits virtual shelves today! This single compendium contains valuable information—especially for "The Vana'diel Experience Campaign" participants.
Pore over the digital pages of the guide or research "The Vana'diel Experience" Campaign.
Using FINAL FANTASY XI Copyrighted Material (12/12/2013)
Over the years, player blogs and fansites have been a vital part of bringing the FINAL FANTASY XI community together across national, linguistic, and world boundaries.
Today we have released the FINAL FANTASY XI Material Usage License Agreement, a series of guidelines for using copyrighted FINAL FANTASY XI material. This agreement covers terms of use for copyrighted material such as in-game footage and music data recorded on soundtracks.
Please check the FINAL FANTASY XI Material Usage License Agreement when using copyrighted FINAL FANTASY XI material on your blog or fansite.
Read on for the text of this agreement.
The Vana'diel Experience Campaign Commences Today! (12/11/2013)
We are pleased to announce the start of the Vana'diel Experience campaign, in which players previously sbuscribed to PlayOnline or FINAL FANTASY XI are able to come back to the game!
Come and experience Vana'diel even easier than ever before!
Campaign Schedule:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at around 7:00 a.m. (PST)
to Monday, December 23, 2013 at 6:59 a.m. (PST)
Read on for details.
Repeat Login Campaign No. 6 Commences Today! (12/11/2013)
We hope you're ready to enjoy new login rewards, because Repeat Login Campaign No. 6 begins today! Receive points just for logging in each day, and exchange them for a variety of in-game items!
Campaign Period: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. (PST) to Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 6:00 a.m.
If you are logged in when the campaign begins, you must either relog or change areas in order to receive your points.
Read on for a list of available items and how to participate in Repeat Login Campaign No. 6.
Sages and Spriggans and Slimes, Oh My! (12/11/2013)
Our MMO collaboration event goes live today in celebration of one year of DRAGON QUEST X ONLINE, the release of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, and the eleventh anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI!
The event runs from Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the same hour.
Read on for more information about this event.
We have conjured up a whopping seven campaigns for adventurers returning home to Vana'diel so that thet can delve into the action, whether alone, with old friends, or with new comrades they meet along the way!
Read on for details on these campaigns.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
New Version Update Blankets Vana'diel in Layer of Warmth! (12/10/2013)
With cold weather on the way, hunker down into the recesses of your favorite gear and let the memories come flooding back with the revolutionary Trust system! Take some of the most famous faces in Vana'diel—including Curilla, Naji, and Kupipi—on any quest or mission you wish. Should you occasionally be stricken with a desire for icy solitude, however, embark upon a few Records of Eminence objectives and reap some comely rewards with which to kindle your singular spirit.
While those are the two most drastic changes to the world this December, they are not the only ones. Fire up the forge and break out the anvil once more, for artifact armor may be reforged to item level 119. Port Jeuno's friendly seal dealers are also eagerly awaiting your Sacred Kindred's Crest transactions, traveling across continents is a veritable breeze thanks to new home point warping, and the list just doesn't stop!
Pour a hot cup of date tea and steel yourself against winter's chill with the comforting details.
Mo' Moogles, Mo' Problems (12/09/2013)
Merry Starlight to one and all!
The season of smiles and bright lights is upon us once again, which means the moogles of the M.H.M.U. are working all hours of the day and night to ensure that preparations are finished in time to illuminate the faces of the three nations' citizens.
And, as an inevitable part of the preparation process, workshop supervisor moogles let into their subordinates with a wrath worthy of Odin. The treatment is particularly harsh for newly appointed apprentices, but such is hierarchy in an occupation full of stress.
No matter what craft, continent, or even cosmos one clings to, there will always be new recruits who make mistakes—it is a fact of life. However, the consequences for such indiscretions always seem direr to those employed by the M.H.M.U. On the other hand, perhaps the added pressure gives them the opportunity to learn more from their mistakes than the average moogle?
Put your ear to the workshop door to hear the tale of one amateur artisan who bumbled through building boxes.
Ultimate Collection Seekers Editon Free Client Campagin (12/06/2013)
Attention adventurers! Today marks the day you can download the Ultimate Seekers Collection Seekers Edition software absolutely free of charge!
This data may be used during the Vana'diel Experience Campaign.
Campaign Period: Friday, December 6, 2013 to Monday, December 23 at 6:59 a.m.
Details on the two Return Home to Vana'diel Campaigns may be found on the Eleventh Anniversary Return Home to Vana'diel website. For information on the latest version update, scheduled to make landfall on Wednesday, December 11, check out or newest promotional video!
Read on for retails about the above two campaigns.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The December Version Update is Nigh! (12/06/2013)
The December version update is scheduled to make port on Wednesday, December 11!
Catch a glimpse of what's in store for adventurers by checking out the December version update trailer.
Read up on all of the new content and adjustments that will be implemented this month by visiting the official forum.
Dream Big with I Dream of Mog Bonanza 2014! (12/05/2013)
Whether you hit the jackpot last year or have lived a lifetime without lounging in even a little luxury, this is the year to redouble your resolve, because I Dream of Mog Bonanza 2014 is about to begin!
This latest iteration of this great game of chance has a variety of Vana'diel valuables on offer, including spick-and-span sundries from the latest version update. What better way to ring in the New Year than calling out to your compatriots about how you cleaned up at this contest of chance!
Peruse the particulars of the Mog Bonanza.
* Mog Bonanza marbles are scheduled to go on sale from Thursday, December 19, 2013 to Thursday, January 23, 2013.
* Only characters that were created thirty-two or more days prior to the start of the bonanza are eligible.
* Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are valueless virtual items for use in the game FINAL FANTASY XI only.
Eleventh Vana'versary Active Adventurer Campaign (12/05/2013)
We are delighted to present a special in-game item to players who have FINAL FANTASY XI / PlayOnline accounts that were active between Tuesday, October 1, 2013 and Saturday, November 30, 2013!
If you are one of these adventurers, on Wednesday, December 10, 2013 a code will be sent by email to the primary address you registered to your SQUARE ENIX Account (*). The email will also contain information regarding details on the item and how to obtain it, so please check your inbox.
Read on for details regarding the Active Adventurer Appreciation Campaign.
* We cannot resend any codes, so please make sure you are able to access email sent to the address we have on file. In the event you wish to change your address, you may do so until midnight on December 9, 2013 (PST). Please refer to this page to learn more about how to change email addresses.
Repeat Login Campaign No. 6 Comes Shufflin' Into Town! (12/05/2013)
All of Vana'diel looks forward to seeing you each day--and Repeat Login Campaign No. 6 is here to greet you when you visit!
Campaign Period: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. (PST) to Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 6:00 a.m.
Receive login points each day just for saying hello to the citizens of Vana'diel, and exchange them for various in-game rewards!
If you are logged in when the campaign begins, you must either relog or change areas in order to receive your points.
Read on for a list of available items and how to participate in Repeat Login Campaign No. 6