May Topics, 2014
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Merit Point Category Expansion (05/30/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1210] Merit Point Category Expansion
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Ergon Weapon WS Acquisition Quests (05/29/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forum.
[dev1209] Ergon Weapon WS Acquisition Quests
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Easing of Mission and Quest Restrictions (05/28/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1208] Easing of Mission and Quest Restrictions
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Reive Adjustments (05/27/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1207] Reive Adjustments
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Alter Ego and Fellow Adjustments (05/26/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1206] Alter Ego and Fellow Adjustments
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Get Ready for Summer with the Next Version Update! (05/23/2014)
The next version update for FINAL FANTASY XI is scheduled to come blazing into Vana'diel in mid-June, bringing with it improvements to various weapon skills; changes to the TP system; and a variety of improvements to synthesis, including kit recipes to make gathering ingredients easier, a convenient synthesis history list, and improvements to item stacking.
On the combat front, steel yourself for a merit point expansion, geomancer and rune fencer weapon skill quests, a means to improve weapons acquired in reives, a new Mog Garden rank, fresh Seekers of Adoulin quests to steep you in the lore of this fine city, new Records of Eminence objectives, and Trust improvements such as being able to use alter egos in parties and new types of content.
Check this space in the coming days for more details!
Beauty and the Bestiary (05/16/2014)
Good afternoon, adventurers! As I'm sure you all know, my name is Kupipi, and I'll be your mistress of ceremonies for this most cutesy of combatarus!
Today's event is brought to you by the magna?nimous folks at the Jeuno Institute for Magical Studies. "We take the 'ick' out of 'magick'."
While this contest may be held to determine who's the fuzziest-wuzziest creature in all of Vana'diel, the judges are pricklier than a bed of needles. It isn't for the faintaru of heart!
Why even bother choosing from amongst so many worthy entrantarus? Because the institute feels that its Trust magic has yet to reach its due levels of renown.
...or something like that. I wasn't rea?lly paying attention during the briefing.
And make sure that you summon my alter ego-wego. If you don't, I'll sneak into your room while you're sleeping and gou?ge out your eyeballs!
Hee hee hee... Anyway, the institute is busy making new schola?stic breakthroughs or whatnot, so they've pawned--I mean put the Tenshodo in charge of conducting this crescendo of festivities. With an organization like that backing it, you know you'll be in for a wild time!
Well, seeing as how everything sets in motion today, I best get back to work before the Tenshodo smuggle-wuggles me off to some strange, foreign land for being derelictaru.
Read on for all the action that led to the current showdown between moogles and Goblins.
The Twelfth Vana'versary Mog Bonanza Begins Today!
(05/16/2014)
The twelfth Vana'versary Mog Bonanza kicks off today to celebrate twelve amazing years of FINAL FANTASY XI!
This year's Mog Bonanza introduces a wide variety of new prizes--equipment from the new high-level battlefields, materials required for forging the new geomancer and rune fencer Ergon Weapons, and awesome furnishings like Judgment Day from Treasures of Aht Urhgan, which depicts the Dark Rider and Alexander locked in battle, and memorable new music for your orchestrion!
Read on for all the details!
* Sales of Mog Bonanza Marbles are scheduled to run from Friday, May 16, 2014, to Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
* Marbles may only be purchased by characters for whom thirty-two days (Earth time) have passed since creation.
* Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are valueless virtual items or gil for use in the game FINAL FANTASY XI only. Prizes cannot be transferred to another player in exchange for real-world money without violating the PlayOnline Member Agreement and risking termination of the accounts of all parties involved.
The Duodecennial anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI is upon us! (05/16/2014)
Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the official start of FINAL FANTASY XI!
We have reached this stellar landmark thanks to the unwavering support of Vana'diel's dedicated adventurers.
In commemoration of this event, Producer Akihiko Matsui would like to express his gratitude to you, our players, and we also have prepared another Adventurer Appreciation Campaign for all to participate in!
Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
A new version update has landed on the peaks! (05/14/2014)
This version update carries on its back chapter four of the enthralling Seekers of Adoulin mission story line; the Mog Wardrobe, a system for storing equipment; adjustments to fellows and alter egos to support your soloing activities; and a bevy of other adjustments to make enjoying Vana'diel easier than ever before!
Battle-ready adventurers will also want to take a look at new job point categories, geomancer and rune fencer Ergon Weapons, and new high-tier mission battlefields.
Peruse the details!
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Quality of Life Improvements (05/13/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1205] Quality of Life Improvements
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New Missions Lurk Just Over the Horizon (05/12/2014)
Another chapter will in the Seekers of Adoulin saga will unfurl with the implementation of the next version update on May 15.
The Scourge of the Land deigns to touch down in Kamihr Drifts, Adoulin is all up in arms over the sudden absence of Minister Melvien, and a personage of questionable origin appears before the princess.
Steel yourself for all the action set to emerge from the jungle!
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Details on the Upcoming Version Update! (05/12/2014)
The next version update is scheduled for a Thursday, May 15th release.
Head to the forums to read up on all the content that will be added!
Take a look at the promotional video for the May version update!
Repeat Login Campaign No. 11 Commences Today! (05/10/2014)
We hope you're ready to enjoy new login rewards, because Repeat Login Campaign No. 11 begins today! Receive points just for logging in each day, and exchange them for a variety of in-game items!
Campaign Period: Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, June 2 at 7:00 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. 11
The Twelfth Vana'versary Mog Bonanza is Coming! (05/09/2014)
What better way to celebrate twelve amazing years of FINAL FANTASY XI than with a Mog Bonanza for adventurers the world over?
This year's Mog Bonanza, commencing on May 16, will introduce a wide variety of new prizes--equipment from the new high-level battlefields, materials required for forging the new geomancer and rune fencer Ergon Weapons, and awesome furnishings like Judgment Day from Treasures of Aht Urhgan, which depicts the Dark Rider and Alexander locked in battle, and memorable new music for your orchestrion!
Further details will be announced on May 16, so stay tuned!
* Sales of Mog Bonanza Marbles are scheduled to run from Friday, May 16, 2014, to Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
* Marbles may only be purchased by characters for whom thirty-two days (Earth time) have passed since creation.
* Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are valueless virtual items or gil for use in the game FINAL FANTASY XI only. Prizes cannot be transferred to another player in exchange for real-world money without violating the PlayOnline Member Agreement and risking termination of the accounts of all parties involved.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Details on the Upcoming Version Update! (05/09/2014)
The next version update is scheduled for a Thursday, May 15th release.
Head to the forums to read up on all the content that will be added!
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Additional High-tier Battlefields (05/08/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1204] Additional High-tier Battlefields
Repeat Login Campaign No. 11 Comes Shufflin' Into
Town! (05/07/2014)
All of Vana'diel looks forward to seeing you each day--and Repeat Login Campaign No. 11 is here to greet you when you visit!
Campaign Period: Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, June 2 at 7:00 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. 11
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1203] Job Adjustments
The Second Double Capacity Point Campaign! (05/01/2014)
It is our great pleasure to announce another Double Capacity Point Campaign, aimed at all those adventurers who wish to take their jobs to new heights!
Campaign Period:
Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 4, 2014 at the same hour
During this time period, all enemies will yield twice the capacity points that they normally would. As new job point categories are scheduled to be introduced with the May version update, there could hardly be a better time to take up sword or staff and start slaying savage fiends!
Read on for more information on capacity points and job points in the March version update notes.