July Topics, 2014
12th Vana'diel Census Unveiled (07/31/2014)
Friday, May 16, 2014, marked the twelfth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI service in Japan, and what better way to celebrate than by learning about the current state of your home away from home with a census?
For this iteration, we changed our approach and decided to emphasize infographics. We hope you enjoy seeing a lighter side of the world you've all come to know and love for so long.
Read on for the eye-popping details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Probe Further into the depths of the Labyrinth in Ra'Kaznar Inner Court (07/30/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1226] Probe Further into the Depths of the Labyrinth in Ra'Kaznar Inner Court
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1225] Job Adjustments
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Alter Ego Adjustments (07/28/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1224] Alter Ego Adjustments
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Macro Editing Menu Addition: Equipment Sets (07/25/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1223] Macro Editing Menu Addition: Equipment Sets
Get ready for some fun, as capacity point gains and simulacra segment drops will be doubled for a limited time starting on Thursday, July 31!
Read on for details about these two events.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Alluvion Skirmishes (07/23/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1222] Alluvion Skirmishes
Fantastic Frauline Mumor's Superheroine Show: Dynamic Doppelgangers (07/22/2014)
Hugs and smiles to everyone! It's me, Mumor, preparing to make this year's Superheroine Show the best ever!
Oh, well would you take a look at-a letter from one of my adoring fans! Let me steal a quick...
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Oh, sweet San d'Oria! This isn't good! Not at all! Something positively dreadful is about to happen, and here I am, frazzled and costumeless!
C'mon, Uka, we've not a moment to lose!
Shining Summer Samba!!!
Read on for details about this year's Fantastic Fraulein Mumor's Superheroine Show!
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the August Version Update! (07/18/2014)
Get your hard hats on, for the next version update is scheduled to slam into Vana'diel in Mid-August!
This hard hitter features the next exciting chapter in the Seekers of Adoulin main scenario; fresh-off-the-grill alluvion skirmishes; a further foray into the Serpentine Labyrinth with a new area, Ra'Kaznar Inner Court; a command to change multiple pieces of equipment at once; and a treasure trove of new content and changes!
The Trust Initiative will also get splashed with a bit of elbow grease, including a system to enjoy one alter ego in two different ways, a new list specifically for Trust magic, and the addition of new alter egos gained through quest-related cutscenes!
If that's not enough, dig deep into the action with job adjustments, new job point categories, and more battle content adjustments that you can shake Amchuchu's wrench at!
All this and more will be hitting the servers in a few short weeks!
Reap Greater Rewards with the Skirmish Treasure Coffer
Campaign! (07/17/2014)
The Skirmish Treasure Coffer Campaign will commence on Thursday, July 24!
Personal rewards earned from skirmishes throughout the duration will have an increased chance to be of higher quality.
Read on for campaign details.
Announcing the Double Salvage Plan Drop Campaign! (07/11/2014)
A new event, the Double Salvage Plan Drop Campaign, is scheduled to start on Thursday, July 17!
As the name implies, plan drops required to enhance equipment earned from Salvage will increase twofold throughout the event.
Read on for details.
Winning 12th Vana'versary Mog Bonanza Numbers Announced! (07/08/2014)
After a scrupulously supervised session of successfully selecting submissions, we're pleased as punch to present the list of lucky los-er, winning numbers for the very voluptuous 12th Vana'versary Mog Bonanza, kupo!
They'll be enumerated in their entirety after entering FINAL FANTASY XI (styled as a superlative system message) or by chatting the chops off a charitable Bonanza Moogle in Port San d'Oria (I-9), Port Bastok (L-8), or Chocobo Circuit (H-8).
Perhaps the pinnacle of primacy, prizes may be procured from Tuesday, July 8 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, July 29 at the same hour, kupo.
And, as always, don't let the specifics of this superb sweepstakes slip from memory; read on if you require a refresher, kupo!
* Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are valueless virtual items for use in the game FINAL FANTASY XI only.
The July 2014 Login Campaign Descends Upon Us Soon (07/07/2014)
The July 2014 login campaign will be held during the following period.
Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Saturday, August 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 information on how to participate and for a list of items available in the July 2014 Login Campaign.
* Different name, same concept! Enjoy this login campaign in the same way you've grown accustomed to over the past year.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The July Version Update has Crossed the Finish Line! (07/07/2014)
The July version update has crossed the finishing line, bringing along with it a new monster rearing system for Mog Gardens!
For its victory lap, the July version update also shows off high-tier mission battlefields featuring the Shadow Lord and the Shikarees; a synthesis history feature, where players can select from the past ten syntheses they have undertaken; job adjustments, including new spells; quality of life adjustments; and a vast array of new content and changes.
Read on for the particulars.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Quality of Life Adjustments (07/04/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:
[dev1221] Quality of Life Adjustments
The May Version Update Survey (07/03/2014)
Today, we've implemented a survey for the May version update and are requesting participation from adventurers all over Vana'dielv
The survey encompasses the new Seekers of Adoulin missions, the addition of ergon weapons for geomancer and rune fencer, new job point enhancement categories, new high-tier mission battlefields, Trust and adventuring fellow adjustments, and all of the other quality of life adjustments that were made. Your feedback goes a long way to help us create an even better game, and we look forward to hearing from everyone.
Survey period: Thursday, July 3, 2014 to Thursday, July 10 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)
Start the survey here.
A Square Enix Account is required to participate in this survey.
To migrate to a Square Enix Account, please click here.
Details for the migration process can be found here.
*This survey can only be completed once for a single Square Enix Account.
*Players who are still in a free trial period will not be able to participate in this survey.
From Melvien's Journal: Remnants of the Unknown (07/01/2014)
Ah, my dear pioneer, you come to me in troubling times. The order is in utter disarray, for reasons I am certain require no exposition on my part. This leaves us with the pressing question of how we can possibly proceed with our head severed from our body.
You wish to know if aught was amiss with master Malecroix?
Truth be told, of late his trips to Celennia Memorial Library had grown longer and more frequent...and he came to abscond to the jungle without alerting either me or any other of his staff.
I told myself that my worries were unfounded. After all, was he not the staunchest supporter of colonization among us all?
But to say I had no concerns would be a bald-faced lie. His sudden disappearances caused me no end of consternation—after all, I have served the order faithfully since his predecessor's predecessor, and it is highly irregular that I not be apprised of his whereabouts.
So...yes. Yes, something clearly was amiss.
Several times I caught him staring at his face in the mirror, gazing and gazing for hours on end. He had such an intensity about him, it was as if he was seeing himself for the first time.
But you must be tired of the ramblings of a simple servant. Forgive me for taking so much of your attention, and pray visit at any time should you require...
Ah! I just remembered something.
(Melvien's aide shuffles toward an ornate cabinet and removes a bound leather book from the uppermost shelf.)
Perhaps this could provide you with insight that I cannot.
When I entered Lord Melvien's chambers to put his affairs in order, I chanced upon this volume open on his desk. The ink was clear and crisp, and, though I am loathe to pry, it appears to be a collection of his insights into the colonization movement. I would draw your attention to the final entry.
What was it that he witnessed?
Announcing the Campaign Festa and Alter Ego Expo! (07/01/2014)
Two brand new events, the Campaign Festa and Alter Ego Expo, are scheduled to hit Vana'diel on July 8!
In the former, experience gains while participating in Campaign will be doubled, and special rewards can be gleaned from participating in Campaign Ops such as Fiat Lux. The latter features large increases to alter egos' maximum HP and MP, making your erstwhile companions even more hale and hearty.
Read on for details.
Announcing the Results of the February - April Version Update Survey (07/01/2014)
Thank you to everyone who participated in the February - April Version Update Survey! We've organized all of the data and we're pleased to share the results along with comments from Producer Akihiko Matsui.
Pore over the survey results.