Posted by Xenor Vernix on May 16, 2012 - 13:09.
Square Enix updated the Lodestone today with more FFXIV news. Read on for the info, taken from the Lodestone.
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Greetings adventurers!
With excitement building as FINAL FANTASY XIV Version 2.0 draws near, we know you're all dying to learn more about what the future has in store. Well, you’ll be pleased to hear that we were able to sweet-talk the development team (don't ask) into sharing intriguing 2.0 concept art with us. But there's just one catch: the image is hidden behind a series of panels, and you must work together with fellow community members if you wish to behold it in all its glory!
We've prepared a list of questions, and a panel will be removed for each one answered correctly. Below are the details of the event.
Concept Art
Event Schedule
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, to Monday, May 21, 2012, at 3:00 (PDT) / 10:00 (GMT).
How to Participate
The quiz will be held here on the forums. All you need to do is post the answer to the question in the corresponding thread.
RulesThe concept art will be hidden behind nine panels.
Three (3) quiz questions will be released per day.
A panel will be removed from the concept art for each question answered correctly.
When all of the questions have been answered, special wallpapers bearing the concept art will become available for download as a reward.
There is no limit to how many times you are allowed to post answers.
Posts cannot be edited.
List of Questions
Thread name / Question release date
Hidden Artifacts: Question 1 / May 16th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 2 / May 16th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 3 / May 16th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 4 / May 17th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 5 / May 17th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 6 / May 17th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 7 / May 18th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 8 / May 18th
Hidden Artifacts: Question 9 / May 18th
We look forward to your participation!
The Japanese, German, and French language forums will also be hosting the event, but each will boast their own unique concept art. Those who are curious are urged to keep tabs on their progress, and perhaps even help out if you can. Below are the links to the event page for each language.
Hidden Artifacts
Questions pour un Eorzéen
Verborgene ARTefakte
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on May 10, 2012 - 06:35.
More FFXIV info appeared on the Lodestone today. Read on for all the new details.
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Greetings!
Do you find yourself gazing into the cavernous depths of troubled souls with your all-seeing single eye→ Do you wake up groggy with blood on your horns, not knowing who you gored the previous night→ Do you cuddle up to unsuspecting passers-by, only to sink your razor-sharp teeth deep into their ankles for 1,600 points of damage→ Then maybe you’re a voidsent...and maybe you can join us!
The FINAL FANTASY XIV development team’s resident creatures from beyond the aether (also known as the EN Localization Team) are looking to strengthen their clan. If you have ever dreamed of working as a Japanese-to-English translator for Square Enix, now is your chance! Take a gander at the requirements below and see if you qualify. Then, follow the banner link to the Square Enix recruitment page...and see if you
really qualify!
Requirements:
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A firm but loving grasp of the English language
Do you wield the centuries-old lexicon like a snake-fearing archaeologist wields a whip→ Is your wit as sharp as a Tonberry knife after a few hours on the whetstone→ Do your turn-ons include semicolons, gerunds, and Is before Es (except after Cs)→
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Mad Japanese skillz (JLPT1 or the equivalent)
Can you read and comprehend (un-rubied) Japanese text at a speed comparable to that at which you read English (and not have your brain asplode)→ Do you eat 25-stroke kanji for breakfast→ Do the ninjas in your dreams speak to you in haiku→
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A penchant for high fantasy
Do you enjoy fantasy of all shapes and forms→ Is there a place on your mantle for spiky yellow-haired figurines as well as a bloodied Norse warhammer→ Can you appreciate a toothless crone weaving hexes in a rainy swamp as much as you can a plucky, bespectacled heroine flying her fuzzy dragon to a castle in the clouds→
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Currently living in Japan (or possess the get-up-and-go needed to get up and go to Japan)
Does your heart start to race when packed into a rush hour train with 11,000,000 sweaty, hung-over businessmen→ Do you dream of cherry petals falling slowly from hoary sentinels...onto the thinning pates of 11,000,000 businessmen→ Is 180 square feet of tatami-lined luxury all the space you need to survive as long as you have instant access to endless streets lined with sushi bars and yoga studios→
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An undying love for FINAL FANTASY XIV
Do you often forget important dates such as your parents’ birthdays, but can remember when the Eorzean Alliance was formed→ Can you translate Merlwyb Bloefhyswyn...
as well as pronounce it→ Can you name all the scalekin native to the Coerthas eastern lowlands...from lowest level to highest→ Okay, neither can we, but you get the picture!
If you made it this far and are still thinking, “Hey! That sounds like me!” then you’ve passed the first test! Click on the spiffy banner below and ride the aether over to our official recruitment page. There, you will discover additional information on position requirements, as well as directions on how to submit your application.
To all those interested, we wish you the best of luck! The void awaits!
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on May 10, 2012 - 05:33.
Today sees another Lodestone update for FFXIV. We have quoted the new info below.
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For those of you who have returned to FINAL FANTASY XIV through the Welcome Back Campaign, we’d like to introduce some of the great additions to the configuration menu, as well as some must-have settings for mouse and keyboard users. We’ve also included a handy list of links for all the patch notes since version 1.19 so you can check out all the latest changes.
Read on!
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on May 09, 2012 - 23:52.
Square Enix updated the Lodestone today with more FFXIV news. Read on for the info, taken from the Lodestone.
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Patch 1.22a has arrived, bringing with it two further locations for hamlet defense battles, new high-difficulty synthesis recipes, and myriad other additions and refinements.
Read up on all the
official particulars."
We felt the latest FFXIV patch notes were too large to post here so visit the above link for the full information.
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on Apr 27, 2012 - 13:47.
A new FFXIV article has appeared on the Lodestone. The new information is quoted below.
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It’s a confirmed kill! Garuda has officially been toppled from atop her roost in the Howling Eye, her wings clipped and her plumage plucked! The time of death has been released, and we are happy to announce the winners of the Predict the Fall of Garuda contest!
ResultsGaruda, primal of wind and fury of the storm, was bested in battle 7 hours 59 minutes and 44 seconds after her descent to Eorzea by the cunning and valiant adventurers of Durandal!
And so the correct answer to the Predict the Fall of Garuda contest is 7 hours and 59 minutes! Due to the three-hour emergency maintenance that occurred, we are also recognizing 10 hours and 59 minutes as a perfect prediction.
WinnersPerfect prediction winners:| Cannelle | 7:59 |
| Tarupu | 10:59 |
| Bigbosshenry | 10:59 |
| Leetoo | 10:59 |
| Sengoku | 10:59 |
Prizes:
Choice of any Garuda weapon, a scarf of wondrous wit, and five vortex headdresses.
Near-perfect prediction winners:| Festia | 7:58 |
| Destain | 7:58 |
| Listiar | 8:00 |
| Jinko | 8:00 |
| Rupno | 8:00 |
| Luneane | 8:00 |
| Luuuuuuuuuu | 8:00 |
| Burusuco | 8:00 |
| Shuten | 8:00 |
| LaharaZoni | 8:00 |
| Poteito | 8:00 |
| nimnim | 8:00 |
| SakimeCat | 8:00 |
| Nintendo_Wii | 8:00 |
| Marcellus_Cassius | 7:57 |
| Benoist | 7:57 |
| Leepk | 7:57 |
| bobbygunz | 8:01 |
| magenta_taco | 8:01 |
| Tenji | 8:01 |
* When the same time was predicted by more than one player, precedence was given to the player who posted first.
Prizes:
A scarf of wondrous wit and five vortex headdresses.
To all contest winners:
Prizes will be delivered directly by Game Masters (GM), so please make a GM call after Apr. 28, 2012 6:00 pm PDT / Apr. 29, 2012 1:00 GMT. When placing your GM call, please enter “Predict the Fall of Garuda Winner Prize” as the subject. Please be aware that GMs may require some time to respond.
We would like to offer hearty congratulations to the intrepid adventurers of Durandal who defeated Garuda, as well as to all contest winners! Also, a big “thank you” to all of the players who took part!
Very special congratulations go out to Verily Vale, Carraway Author, Sirius Taco, Twentytwo Obv, Adiyah Tulika, Tyrith Peng, Twenty Two and Devils Advocate from the ever loyal and always intrepid North American fan site Order of the Blue Garter on the world-first hard-mode Garuda kill!
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on Apr 25, 2012 - 15:57.
A new post full of FFXIV information has now been released by Square Enix. The information from the Lodestone is quoted below.
A new thread has been started in the Updates section of the official forums. The title of the thread is as follows:
[patch1.22] Patch 1.22 Notes
Proceed to the
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We felt the latest FFXIV patch notes were too large to post here so visit the above link for the full information.
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on Apr 24, 2012 - 12:48.
A new post full of FFXIV information has now been released by Square Enix. The information from the Lodestone is quoted below.
"Patch 1.22 will feature all-new battle content pitting adventurers against Garuda, the primal of wind.
Read on for the details."
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on Apr 23, 2012 - 10:41.
New FFXIV info is available on the Lodestone from today. Read below for all the news, taken from the Lodestone.
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Patch 1.22 will see the addition of new weapons and armor available for crafting by Disciples of the Hand. This Topics post will provide some insight into the nature of these items, and introduce the social milieu that gave rise to their creation.
Read on for the details."
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on Apr 23, 2012 - 10:06.
Today, Square Enix posted a new FFXIV article on the Lodestone. Read below for all the information, taken from the Lodestone.
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Patch 1.22 will see the addition of new weapons and armor available for crafting by Disciples of the Hand. This Topics post will provide some insight into the nature of these items, and introduce the social milieu that gave rise to their creation.
Read on for the details."
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Posted by Xenor Vernix on Apr 20, 2012 - 15:28.
We'd like to inform you that new FFXIV information was made available by Square Enix today. The details are quoted below.
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Hello again, all you FFXIVers out there! Yoshi-P here, back today with my twenty-seventh missive.
To begin with, I’d like to apologize for the server issues that have occurred following the World Merge. The increase in server load caused server memory to deteriorate, which in turn brought down the data cache server. This led to a host of problems, one of them being the rollback of certain data. I’d like to stress how sorry I am for the inconvenience this has caused our players. We understand that higher levels of service are expected of us, and will continue in our efforts to beef up and stabilize our servers. Please bear with us in the meantime.
Next, I’d like to thank all of you who participated in the third FINAL FANTASY XIV Players’ Poll. We received an overwhelming number of responses, which we’re poring through even as work continues on the game. I’m planning to compile your feedback for analysis in the next letter.
Now then, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce two major campaigns.
The first, called the
Legacy Campaign, is our way of showing gratitude to those valiant adventurers who are standing their ground in the face of the Seventh Umbral Era.
The campaign recognizes those players who subscribe to FFXIV for 90 or more cumulative days during the period between January 6, 2012, and the commencement of version 2.0 beta testing. I believe many of you out there have already fulfilled this requirement. Those who qualify for the campaign and become Legacy members will:
- Be able to play FFXIV from version 2.0 at the discounted Legacy price, forever.
- Receive an exclusive chocobo mount upon the launch of version 2.0.
- Earn a place in the credits for version 2.0.
This information is also available on the Lodestone, but the fee structure will undergo a revamp when official service begins for version 2.0. I’ve personally reviewed and approved the changes, which are driven by our desire to provide you with a global standard of service. Payments will be made easier to understand, and more payment options will be introduced, such as prepaid time cards.
Under the new fee structure, the basic service fee and the character fee will be consolidated. In the case of a 30-day billing cycle, players will be able to choose from the two payment options below,
Entry Plan – $12.99 USD/£7.69/10.99 €: One character per World
Standard Plan – $14.99 USD/£8.99/12.99 €: Eight characters per World
Players who qualify for the Legacy Campaign will be able to subscribe to the standard plan for the discounted price of $9.99 per month—the same as the current fee—for the entire duration of FFXIV’s service. (Please note that the actual price may vary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.)
With regards to the
chocobo mount gift, players will be pleased to know that it’ll be an original design penned by none other than our very own art director, Akihiko Yoshida. And as the frosting on the cake of our appreciation, players will also be given the chance to have their names appear in the credits for version 2.0. Details such as how to register for this will be announced separately.
To recap, the Legacy Campaign is our little way of saying thanks to those adventurers who have stuck by us even after billing commenced—for standing fast through rain, hail, shine, and the Seventh Umbral Era. Be sure not to miss out on this limited-time opportunity!
http://sqex.to/qtq
Moving on, to commemorate the release of patch 1.22 as well as the announcement of the Legacy Campaign, we’re pleased to bring you the
Welcome Back Campaign!
Upon the release of patch 1.22, an invitation will be extended to holders of inactive accounts to return to Eorzea for ten days, completely free of charge. A great many things have changed since the game first launched, in no small part due to player feedback. By hosting this campaign, we hope that those currently taking a break from Eorzea will be enticed into coming back to see the improvements with their own eyes, as well as experience the never-to-be-repeated drama of the Seventh Umbral Era.
By all means, please spread the word to all your friends and encourage them to give FFXIV another look!
http://sqex.to/-EC
Derp, this has turned into quite a lengthy plug for the campaigns. I thought that one of my letters would be a better medium than the Lodestone for explaining the concept behind them. To put it in a single word, it all boils down to gratitude—a little token of our appreciation for all our fans out there. We hope we can continue relying on your support!
So! Spring is finally in full swing here in Tokyo, and the cherry trees are done shedding their blossoms. Work on patch 1.22 enters the final stage, and we’re on track for an April 26 (JST) release.
In order to deliver the patch to you in time for Golden Week, I’m afraid we’ve had to postpone a number of things. These include job-exclusive weapons, chat log reforms, and other content I touched on last time. With regards to hamlet defense, only Hyrstmill will be ready for 1.22; the remaining two hamlets will go live in 1.22a, which is scheduled for May 10. We also have plans for a patch 1.22b, which is expected to follow shortly thereafter. You can rest assured that we will maintain our pace even after 1.22 is released!
Patch 1.22 will see the Empire unleash a new weapon to wreak havoc upon Eorzea, which continues its plunge into chaos. How will the Grand Companies deal with the mounting threat→ And as if the advancing imperials alone weren’t bad enough, Garuda, the primal of wind, will also storm into the fray. (The Community Team is hosting a
Garuda-inspired event on the official Forums right now!)
Oh, and we mustn’t forget about the lesser moon Dalamud, which seems to grow larger and angrier with each blink of the eyes. And speaking of eyes, you might want to keep one out for the logo we’ve put together for the Legacy Campaign.
Much about the Seventh Umbral Era will become clear when patch 1.22 comes around. I hope you’re all looking forward to it!
One more thing! I’ve made a
post on the official Forums regarding version 2.0. Be sure to take a gander at that as well.
And I think that’ll do it for today. See you next time and/or on the forums!
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