I just figured I would update here with all the info that's going on in the official forums for those of you who aren't necessarily keeping track of it. So far... this is everything that's been going on...

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[dev1047] New Battle System: Legion (Formerly "Last Stand")

*The following content is in development. Specific details may differ from the release version.


Overview
Legion is a new battle system intended to challenge high-level adventurers in alliances of eighteen to thirty-six combatants. Legion will feature unique battlefields in which combatants will be pitted against legions of formidable high-level notorious monsters (HNMs). Slay as many foes as possible within the thirty-minute time limit to reap a host of exciting rewards!

Requirements
- Main job of level 75 or above
- Three to thirty-six participants
*On the test server, Legion battles may be conducted with only one or two participants.

Participating in Legion
1. Speak to Saarlan in Sauromugue Champaign (E-6) and pay the participation fee of 360,000 gil to receive the “Legion tome page” key item.
*Only one representative from your alliance need possess this key item.
2. With the key item in your possession, speak to Mayuyu in the same area and choose your desired battlefield and capacity (eighteen or thirty-six combatants). After your selections are confirmed, you will receive a Legion pass.
*As a single Legion pass can transport up to eighteen players, larger groups will receive two... [Read More]

[dev1073] Job Adjustments: Summoner

The Elemental MP Cost merit point enhancement will reduce MP cost by three points per level instead of one.

[dev1074] Job Adjustments: Scholar

The required charges for the following abilities will be reduced from two to one:
Altruism / Focalization / Tranquility / Equanimity

[dev1071] Job Adjustments: Paladin

Shield Bash recast time will be reduced from five minutes to three.
To preserve balance in light of this change, the Shield Bash Recast merit point enhancement will be adjusted to reduce recast time by six seconds per level, instead of the previous ten.

[dev1072] Job Adjustments: Dark Knight

Weapon Bash recast time will be reduced from five minutes to three.
To preserve balance in light of this change, the Weapon Bash Recast merit point enhancement will be adjusted to reduce recast time by six seconds per level, instead of the previous ten.

[dev1070] Job Adjustments: Dragoon

New Wyvern Breath Abilities

Healing Breath IV (Lv. 80)

Remove Breath: This ability will now cure additional status ailments at the following levels:
Curse, bane and doom (Lv. 60)
Disease and plague (Lv. 80)
*In the event that a character is afflicted with multiple status ailments, Remove Breath will cure only one.
The effect cured will be determined by learnable level, with higher-level cure effects being prioritized over lower-level ones.
This ability is still under development, and adjustments to priority may be implemented in a future update.
Ability adjustments

Spirit Surge
The "Haste" effect granted by Spirit Surge will be stackable with similar effects granted by spells and equipment.

Jump
Recast time shortened from 90 to 60 seconds.

High Jump
Recast time shortened from 180 to 120 seconds.
Expanded range.
Will also remove enmity from the nearest party member behind the dragoon.

Super Jump
Expanded range.
Will also remove enmity from the nearest party member behind the dragoon.

Spirit Jump
Recast time shortened from 90 to 60 seconds.

Soul Jump
Recast time shortened from 180 ... [Read More]

[dev1069] Corsair Job Adjustments

[dev1069] Corsair Job Adjustments
*This content is currently in development and may differ in the release version*


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Phantom Roll Effect Changes
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Lucky | Unlucky

Healer's Roll
Increases the amount of MP recovered while healing -> Enhances potency of "Cure" effect received

Roll / Effect Value
1: +3%
2: +4%
3: +12%
4: +5%
5: +6%
6: +7%
7: +1%
8: +8%
9: +9%
10: +10%
11: +16%
Bust: -4%
Bonus: +4%

Gallant's Roll
Grants a damage reflection effect -> Reduces damage taken %

Roll / Effect Value
1: -6%
2: -8%
3: -24%
4: -9%
5: -11%
6: -12%
7: -3%
8: -15%
9: -17%
10: -18%
11: -30%
Bust: +5%
Bonus: -5%

Drachen Roll
Enhances magic attack and magic accuracy -> Enhances pet accuracy
This roll is now learnable at level 23 instead of level 52

Roll / Effect Value
1: +10
2: +13
3: +15
4: +40
5: +18
6: +20
7: +25
8: +5
9: +28
10: +30
11: +50

... [Read More]