Dreams in Vanadiel - Final Fantasy XI Forum - News on FFXI http://www.ffxionline.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:25:30 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/cb/misc/rss.jpg Dreams in Vanadiel - Final Fantasy XI Forum - News on FFXI http://www.ffxionline.com/forums FINAL FANTASY XI Now on STEAM! http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76363-final-fantasy-xi-now-steam.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:42:45 GMT Image: http://i34.tinypic.com/2vijzat.jpg Via Steampowered.net: ---Quote--- From Square Enix comes the FINAL FANTASY XI ULTIMATE COLLECTION (http://store.steampowered.com/app/23390) which includes the original game, four expansions, and three add-on scenarios for $19.99 available in the...

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From Square Enix comes the FINAL FANTASY XI ULTIMATE COLLECTION which includes the original game, four expansions, and three add-on scenarios for $19.99 available in the United States and Canada!


Vana'diel — a land of magic, swords and technology — welcomes new adventurers, along with seasoned FINAL FANTASY veterans, with open arms. This land cries out for fearless warriors like you to restore the peace that the citizens dream of. Heed the call and join hundreds of thousands of players from around the world to become the hero that Vana'diel needs.
FINAL FANTASY XI ULTIMATE COLLECTION includes the following:
  • FINAL FANTASY XI: The award-winning original game
Four expansions:
  • Rise of the Zilart®
  • Chains of Promathia®
  • Treasures of Aht Urhgan®
  • Wings of the Goddess®
3 add-on scenarios:
  • A Crystalline Prophecy™ — Ode of Life Bestowing™
  • A Moogle Kupo d'Etat™ — Evil in Small Doses™
  • A Shantotto Ascension™ — The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born™
FINAL FANTASY XI arrives on the Steam platform for the very first time! Wee. It's available to download now for $19.99. The Steam version requires 9.5GB of hard drive space. ]]> News on FFXI Pai Pai Master http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76363-final-fantasy-xi-now-steam.html The Version Update Is Here! (11/10/2009) http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76341-version-update-here-11-10-2009-a.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:01:06 GMT

The November major version update, starring the third and final add-on scenario, "A Shantotto Ascension—The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born," is now available for your downloading pleasure! With compelling new Wings of the Goddess quests, more heart-pounding action with the Moblin Maze Mongers, a host of job adjustments, and throngs of game-enhancing tweaks across the board, there is bound to be something for adventurers of all stripes!

Drool over the details here.

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  • This version update contains the game data for the add-on scenario "A Shantotto Ascension—The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born." After downloading the update and purchasing a registration code, the scenario will become playable.
    * Players must be level 10 or above to participate in the add-on scenario missions.
    * After purchasing a registration code, a period of time may be required before the in-game content becomes accessible.
    * If the "A Shantotto Ascension" logo remains faded even after purchase, please wait a few minutes and exit to the PlayOnline FINAL FANTASY XI main page. After this, return to the game title screen and examine the logo again.

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Event-related
  • New quests, based primarily in areas introduced since the Wings of the Goddess expansion, have been added.


  • The following changes have been made to Moblin Maze Mongers:

    * A new Maze Voucher has been added.
    Maze Voucher 8: Overcome your opponent in a test of angling prowess.
    * Several new Maze Runes have been added.
    * New rewards have been added.
    * The variety of monsters appearing in the Sanitization Team objective has been increased.
    * You can now exchange unused Maze Runes for Moblin Marbles by talking to the Lower Jeuno NPC "Chatnachoq."

  • The following changes have been made to the Chocobo Circuit:

    * The amount of chocobucks awarded to first, second, and third place winners in chocobo racing has been increased.
    * New rewards have been added.



    * The race schedule has been adjusted.


  • NPCs issuing wedding certificates to characters who fulfill certain conditions have been added to the following areas:
    Chateau d'Oraguille / Metalworks / Heavens Tower
    Furthermore, treasure caskets vending wedding-related goods have been made available adjacent to the abovementioned NPCs.
    *These changes will come into effect when the new Wedding Support service is officially launched on November 18.


  • In the quest "Inside the Belly," more varieties of fish can now be turned in to the quest-starter NPC.
  • Certain gates located in the following area have been adjusted to remain open at all times:
    - The Eldieme Necropolis [s]
  • The following changes have been made to fellows:

    * Adventuring fellows can now be fitted with a wider range of attire when called by a character equipped with certain items.

  • The new craft skill "synergy" has been added.
    *This skill will be displayed in the craft skills window under status in the main menu, but will not be effective until following the version update scheduled to take place as early as late November.
  • The following changes have been made to Campaign:

    * NPCs distributing temporary items will no longer appear in beastman strongholds during Campaign Battles.
    *Campaign Arbiters, however, will distribute temporary items as before.

    * New treasures have been added to those obtainable when participating in a union in the Beaucedine Glacier [s] and Xarcabard [s].

Battle-related
  • Several new Notorious Monsters have been added to the following areas:
    Carpenters' Landing / Bibiki Bay / Uleguerand Range / Attohwa Chasm / Oldton Movalpolos / Newton Movalpolos / Lufaise Meadows / Misareaux Coast / Wajaom Woodlands / Arrapago Reefs / Mount Zhayolm / Halvung / Mamook / Aydeewa Subterrane / Alzadaal Undersea Ruins / Bhaflau Thickets / Caedarva Mire / East Ronfaure [s] / Jugner Forest [s] / Vunkerl Inlet [s] / Batallia Downs [s] / North Gustaberg [s] / Grauberg [s] / Pashhow Marshlands [s] / Rolanberry Fields [s] / West Sarutabaruta [s] / Fort Karugo-Narugo [s] / Meriphataud Mountains [s] / Sauromugue Champaign [s] / West Ronfaure / East Ronfaure / La Theine Plateau / Valkurm Dunes / Jugner Forest / Batallia Downs / North Gustaberg / South Gustaberg / Konschtat Highlands / Pashhow Marshlands / Rolanberry Fields / Beaucedine Glacier / Xarcabard / Cape Teriggan / Eastern Altepa Desert / West Sarutabaruta / East Sarutabaruta / Tahrongi Canyon / Buburimu Peninsula / Meriphataud Mountains / Sauromugue Champaign / The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah / Ro'Maeve / Yuhtunga Jungle / Yhoator Jungle / Western Altepa Desert / Qufim Island / Beaucedine Glacier [s] / Xarcabard [s] / Fort Ghelsba / Palborough Mines / Giddeus / Castle Oztroja / Upper Delkfutt's Tower / Castle Zvahl Baileys / Garlaige Citadel / Ranguemont Pass / Toraimarai Canal / Crawlers' Nest [s] / Korroloka Tunnel / Eldieme Necropolis [s] / Lower Delkfutt's Tower / King Ranperre's Tomb / Dangruf Wadi / Inner Horutoto Ruins / Ordelle's Caves / Outer Horutoto Ruins / Crawlers' Nest / Maze of Shakhrami / Garlaige Citadel / Fei'Yin


  • The distribution of certain monsters has been adjusted in the following area:
    - Xarcabard [s]
  • The follow adjustments have been made to ranged attacks:

    * Detailed damage messages for ranged attacks have been added.
    New damage messages displayed after a successful ranged attack will indicate the effectiveness of the attack in three levels. Critical hit and missed attack messages will remain unchanged.

  • Adjustments have been made to the following ranger job abilities:

    * Velocity Shot
    The duration of this ability has been increased from five minutes to two hours.
    * Unlimited Shot
    Once activated, this ability will remain in effect until you successfully hit your mark.
    * Camouflage
    Rangers with this ability in effect will incur less enmity for ranged attacks. Furthermore, there will be a chance that the ability remains in effect even after a ranged attack.

  • A new ability has been added to the summoner job class.

    * Avatar's Favor (Lv.55 Recast Time: 5 minutes Duration: 2 hours)
    Channels the avatar's power towards a beneficial status effect for party members within range. Reduces perpetuation cost while active.


    Beneficial effects granted by each avatar:

    Carbuncle's Favor = Regen
    Ifrit's Favor = Improved "Double Attack" rate
    Shiva's Favor = Enhanced magic attack
    Garuda's Favor = Enhanced evasion
    Titan's Favor = Enhanced defense
    Ramuh's Favor = Improved critical hit rate
    Leviathan's Favor = Enhanced magic accuracy
    Fenrir's Favor = Enhanced magic evasion
    Diabolos's Favor = Refresh
  • The new pet command "Ready" has been added to the beastmaster job class.

    * When in control of a pet called forth via the "Call Beast" ability, the pet command "Sic" will be replaced with "Ready." By fulfilling the following conditions, "Ready" will allow you to select a specific ability for the pet to use from its arsenal.
    - The pet's TP is at 100% or more.
    - Sufficient charges have accumulated for the ability you wish to use.
    * Regarding charges
    Regardless of the beastmaster's level, called pets will spawn with a full three charges available. Upon using this initial allocation of charges, one charge will accumulate for each minute the pet is present.

  • Adjustments have been made to the following scholar job ability:

    * Modus Veritas
    After a helix spell is cast on a target, a predetermined period of time must elapse before Modus Veritas can be used effectively. Furthermore, certain Notorious Monsters will now demonstrate resistance to the effects of Modus Veritas.

Item-related
  • Several new pieces of equipment have been added.
  • Several new synthesis recipes have been added.
  • Several new furnishings have been added.
  • The add-on trilogy bonus gift item can now be obtained via the treasure coffer located within the Tenshodo Headquarters in Lower Jeuno.
    All characters under a single player account registered for all three add-ons will be eligible for this gift.
    *Should the item be discarded, players may have a replacement reissued by examining the same treasure coffer. However, doing so will cause the enchantment's recast counter to be reset to the highest value.

    Detailed information regarding this item is available here.


  • The following items may now be handled by special event storage NPCs:
    Pepo Lantern / Cushaw Lantern / Calabazilla Lantern / Otokogusa Yukata / Onnagusa Yukata / Otokoeshi Yukata / Ominaeshi Yukata
System-related
  • [b]New terms have been added to the auto-translate dictionary.

    Category Term
    Greetings Good luck!
    Pet Commands Avatar's Favor
    Pet Commands Ready (BST)
    Game Terms 2 Carbuncle's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Ifrit's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Shiva's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Garuda's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Titan's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Ramuh's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Leviathan's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Fenrir's Favor
    Game Terms 2 Diabolos's Favor
    Expansions A Shantotto Ascension
  • A new chat filter has been added that blocks tell/shout messages containing words which are deemed to be offensive or inappropriate.

    *The default setting for this chat filter is OFF.
    *The list of words deemed inappropriate will be expanded as required.


  • After placing a GM call via the Help Desk button in the main menu, the subsequent system message will no longer indicate your current place in the queue.

English Version Only
  • The name of the following equipment item has been adjusted for consistency:
    Dobson Bandanna => Dobson Bandana
  • The name of the following unusable item has been adjusted to alleviate confusion:
    Orc Helm => Orc Helmet

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  • The Evolith and Synergy systems are scheduled to be introduced in a version update after mid-November.
  • The following job-related adjustment previously announced via Topics has been canceled:

    * Reduction in enmity generation for ranged attacks.

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. . . oh, and one more thing. I will not stand for whining in this thread. If A Shantotto Ascension ends up sucking or your backside is in want of new avatars, please make another thread about it. If things get too out of hand in this thread, I will request that it be locked, ok? ]]> News on FFXI Yellow Mage http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76341-version-update-here-11-10-2009-a.html Version Update Preview (11/06/2009) http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76324-version-update-preview-11-06-2009-a.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:35 GMT Version Update Preview (11/06/2009) (http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/5043/detail.html) The fast-approaching major version update will usher in auspicious adjustments spanning a wide range of in-game elements. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce the changes that are... Version Update Preview (11/06/2009)

The fast-approaching major version update will usher in auspicious adjustments spanning a wide range of in-game elements. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce the changes that are scheduled for the Chocobo Circuit, the fishing quest "Inside the Belly," and more!

Chocobo Circuit
- Bigger Rewards
The amount of chocobucks rewarded to first, second, and third place winners in chocobo racing will be significantly increased.

- Revised Race Schedule
The Chocobo Circuit schedule has undergone a full review. The C2 Chocobo Race and C1 Crystal Stakes will be held with greater frequency, and races will take place at the same time each Earth day, making it easier for players to participate than ever before.


*The red and blue race attendants above will alternately conduct races.

- New Rewards
The dashing racing silks dutifully worn by jockeys will be added to the list of reward items obtainable in exchange for chocobucks. With each color offering unique beneficial effects for its wearer, there is bound to be something for every chocobo fan!

Quest: Inside the Belly
Players will be able to turn in more varieties of fish to the quest-starter NPC. Rumor has it these fishes have a penchant for swallowing up new equipment whole...?

Past Vana'diel
- Xarcabard [s]
Monster distribution will be adjusted to allow adventurers to safely arrive at their destination when using the teleportation service requiring Allied Notes.

- Eldieme Necropolis [s]
A number of gates within the necropolis will be adjusted to remain open at all times to allow players to find their way to union treasure chests at the end of a Campaign Battle.

All this and more is coming to you in the soon-arriving major version update!

Eldieme Necropolis update is fudgin sweet! Stupid Mobs would get stuck in the back, beating on Fort, and if you killed them in that room, the doors closed and you had to roll out of there the hard way. Thank god they did that, as people stopped even campaigning there on valefor. ]]> News on FFXI ShepardG http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76324-version-update-preview-11-06-2009-a.html Square Enix releasing Final Fantasy ULTIMATE Collection 11/10/09 http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76323-square-enix-releasing-final-fantasy-ultimate-collection-11-10-09-a.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:40:03 GMT Square Enix Announces Release Date Of Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection (http://www.gameinfowire.com/news.asp?nid=14493) Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced that FINAL FANTASY XI Ultimate Collection will be... Square Enix Announces Release Date Of Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection



Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced that FINAL FANTASY XI Ultimate Collection will be released on November 10th in North America, in time for the holidays. A comprehensive compilation of all the content created within the title’s history, this new entry to the FINAL FANTASY XI catalog will be priced at $19.99 and available as a retail product for both Windows PC and Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, and as a PC download through select digital content distributors.

A one-size-fits-all upgrade for any FINAL FANTASY XI fan, as well as an all-access passport for players eager to begin their adventures in the world of Vana’diel, this new compilation encompasses the four previously released expansion packs – Rise of the ZilarT, Chains of Promathia, TreasureS of Aht Urhgan, and Wings of the Goddess – as well as the three add-on scenarios released in 2009: “A Crystalline Prophecy - Ode of Life Bestowing,” “A Moogle Kupo d’Etat - Evil in Small Doses” and “A Shantotto Ascension - The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born.” The third add-on scenario, “A Shantotto Ascension,” will officially launch later this year.

FINAL FANTASY XI is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game capable of simultaneous multiplayer cooperation across three different platforms and provides service to players in North America, Europe and Japan. Now in its eighth year of service, FINAL FANTASY XI has a robust community of subscribers from around the world. The game continues to evolve and expand, offering newcomers and fans alike an immersive, engrossing and engaging universe to explore, defend and conquer.

For more information about FINAL FANTASY XI, please visit the official website: FINAL FANTASY XI. ]]> News on FFXI TheGrandMom http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76323-square-enix-releasing-final-fantasy-ultimate-collection-11-10-09-a.html Unveiling the New Synergy System! (11/05/2009) http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76316-unveiling-new-synergy-system-11-05-2009-a.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:23:18 GMT Unveiling the New Synergy System! (11/05/2009)

Ladies and gentlemen! Coming to you in a version update scheduled for as early as late November is "Synergy"—the new in-game system that will add a whole new dimension to synthesis!

What Is Synergy?
Synergy is an advanced form of synthesis wherein up to six players, each with unique skills, cooperate to create a single item via an apparatus called the "synergy furnace."

There are numerous differences to be noted between synergy and traditional single-player synthesis, one of them being the maintenance of elemental balance within the abovementioned synergy furnace. Synergists-to-be, take heed! Being a new field of science with numerous theories yet unverified, synergy is not a risk-free undertaking, and practitioners are advised to steel themselves for the occasional mishap.

Communal synergy furnaces will be made available in certain cities, and "synergy engineers"—your guides into the fascinating world of synergy—will be posted beside them to teach beginners the ropes. Furthermore, by completing a new quest, players will gain access to a handy new item that will allow them to summon their very own private furnace for use in field areas, eliminating the need to wait in line to use a public one.

Synergy Skill
Synergy skill determines your ability to safely handle synergy furnaces, and can be raised by applying synergy techniques used to manipulate elemental concentration levels inside the furnace. Proficiency in these techniques, too, can be raised to a degree corresponding to your synergy skill level. We recommend all players prioritize improving their skill, because when it comes to synergy, experience is synonymous with safety.

Certain synergy recipes demand expertise in specific synthesis disciplines, but synergy will be possible so long as a participating party member possesses the requisite skill in question. No single character needs to have all skill sets, and the supplier of ingredients is not required to possess any whatsoever. Each participant in synergy plays an equally significant role in the process.

Synergizing via a Communal Furnace
1) Obtain the "synergy crucible" key item.
The synergy crucible serves as the receptacle for different varieties of elemental "fewell," the source of power for furnaces. Characters need only acquire the crucible once by completing a new quest.

2) Prepare ingredients for the recipe.
Recipes corresponding to a character's synergy skill level can be learned by talking to a synergy engineer.

3) Recruit party members.
Synergy is a joint activity that requires the cooperation of other players. The party leader should seek fellow synergists with the right skills needed for a particular recipe and invite them to join a party.

4) Fill up on fewell.
Synergy engineers can inform you regarding your crucible's current supply of fewell and, if required, also provide you with a top-up in exchange for gil. Alternatively, it is also possible to directly replenish the crucible using either crystals or the new synthesizable item version of fewell (alchemy skill required).

5) Claim usage over a synergy furnace.
To use a communal synergy furnace, you must first lay claim by examining it. At this point, you will be allocated a period of time to deposit the ingredients and commence the synergy process. When this has been done, your group will have exclusive access to the furnace until the synergy process is complete.
*Private synergy furnaces summoned using the aforementioned item can be used only by you and your party members.

6) Deposit the ingredients.
Only the claim-holding character may deposit ingredients into the furnace. Similarly, at the conclusion of synergy, the resultant product will be obtainable only by that character.

7) Operate the furnace.
Now comes the most invigorating and rewarding part of the process: the operation of the synergy furnace itself. Throughout the course of synergy, players must keep a close eye on the balance of elemental concentration, internal pressure, the build-up of impurities, and furnace durability. Seamless teamwork and timely application of synergy techniques is the key to success.

Potential Complications
In the hands of the untrained, synergy may prove to be a painful exercise. For instance, if left unchecked, the swelling of elemental forces and the accumulation of impurities inside the furnace are surefire recipes for explosions and leakages. Synergy participants should not be surprised if the furnace literally detonates in their faces. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and the best way to prevent is to improve your synergy prowess.

Success!
The successfully synergized product will be entrusted to the supplier of ingredients, while all participants will be awarded with "cinders," a synergy by-product. Cinders act as points that can be accumulated and traded to synergy engineers in exchange for items that will aid you in your synergistic endeavors.

The Joys of Synergy
Synergy will play a central role in the recently announced Evolith system by allowing players to add and remove slots on, as well as attach evolith to weapons and armor. There will also be a host of new items that can be had exclusively through synergy.


Prepare yourself for a synthesis revolution when the Synergy system arrives! ]]> News on FFXI ShepardG http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76316-unveiling-new-synergy-system-11-05-2009-a.html The Latest Evolution in Equipment—Announcing the Evolith System! (11/04/2009) http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76309-latest-evolution-equipment-announcing-evolith-system-11-04-2009-a.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:24:05 GMT The Latest Evolution in Equipment—Announcing the Evolith System! (11/04/2009) (http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/5017/detail.html) Image: http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/5017/5017.jpg (http://www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/ff11us/detail/5017/detail.html) ... The Latest Evolution in Equipment—Announcing the Evolith System! (11/04/2009)

We're pleased to announce a new system that promises to offer adventurers unprecedented customization options for their equipment! Named the "Evolith" system for the curious stones whose powers must be harnessed to reap the benefits, it will be introduced in a version update coming as early as late November.

Read on for the details!

Introducing Evolith
Little more than nondescript rocks at first glance, the substance known as evolith has long escaped the notice of the inhabitants of Vana'diel. Closer investigation, however, has revealed that these ancient stones harbor elemental power to rival that of crystals. With advances in the emerging discipline of synergy*, the time has come that their latent potential may at long last be tapped...

*Synergy is a new form of synthesis conducted using a "synergy furnace."
This system will be introduced in detail in a future Topics article.

With each piece of evolith possessing unique properties (*see example screenshots), adventurers may mix and match them in various combinations to bolster compatible equipment with the exact combination of attributes they desire.




*Development screenshot—subject to change.
Evolith 101
Adventurers may enhance their equipment with evolith through the following procedure:


1. Acquire evolith
- Evolith can be obtained by completing new NM hunting regimes accessible from "Hunt Registries" that will be introduced to certain areas alongside the Evolith system.
- Note that each piece of evolith is defined by a unique shape, size and elemental affinity.



2. Choose the base equipment you wish to enhance
- A vast assortment of equipment will support evolith, from several hundred existing items spanning a wide range of levels to new equipment slated to be introduced alongside the Evolith system.
- You may check whether or not a particular piece of equipment supports evolith by trading it to one of the "Synergy Engineer" NPCs that will be dispatched to certain cities.

3. Prepare your equipment
- A maximum of three evolith-holding "slots" may be etched into a given piece of equipment via synergy.
Note that each slot will have its own shape, size, and elemental affinity, to correspond with the evolith itself.
- The etching process will require the use of dedicated items.
- Similar to augmented items, etching evolith slots into a piece of equipment will render it untradeable and unauctionable.

4. Confirm compatibility
- Ensure that the slot is of the same shape and elemental affinity, and is large enough to hold the piece of evolith you wish to attach.

5. Attach evolith
- Evolith may be attached to a compatible piece of equipment via synergy.
- It is possible to outfit a piece of equipment with as many pieces of evolith as slots it contains.



*Development screenshot—subject to change.
The Finished Product
Should your synergy be successful, congratulations! The help window for your newly evolith-enhanced equipment will appear like this:


*Development screenshot—subject to change.
- Evolith Replacement and Slot Removal
Should you wish to replace an attached piece of evolith with one offering different benefits, this may be done at time via synergy. It is also possible to remove evolith slots entirely—thereby returning the equipment to its original state—through synergy using a dedicated item. Note that in both cases, the previously attached piece of evolith will be lost.

With countless varieties of evolith in existence, the possibilities are endless. Seek out the combination that best suits your playing style, and the equipment of your dreams can be yours! ]]> News on FFXI LilithAngel http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76309-latest-evolution-equipment-announcing-evolith-system-11-04-2009-a.html Introducing the Add-on Trilogy Bonus Gift! (11/02/2009) http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76297-introducing-add-trilogy-bonus-gift-11-02-2009-a.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:32:50 GMT Introducing the Add-on Trilogy Bonus Gift! (11/02/2009)



To commemorate the release of the third and final add-on scenario, we are proud to introduce the "Nexus Cape," an in-game bonus item for players who have purchased the entire trilogy. All characters under a single player account registered for all three add-ons will be eligible for this gift.
Owners of the FINAL FANTASY XI ULTIMATE COLLECTION, scheduled for release on November 10, can also shout with glee, as the gift will be available to them also.

Read on for the juicy details.

To commemorate the release of the third and final add-on scenario, we are proud to introduce the "Nexus Cape," an in-game bonus item for players who have purchased the entire trilogy. All characters under a single player account registered for all three add-ons will be eligible for this gift.
Owners of the FINAL FANTASY XI ULTIMATE COLLECTION, scheduled for release on November 10, can also shout with glee, as the gift will be available to them also.

Following the release of the next version update, eligible characters may collect their Nexus Cape from the treasure coffer located within the Tenshodo Headquarters in Lower Jeuno.




The Nexus Cape is an enchanted item that allows characters in a party to teleport to their party leader's location. Please note, however, that the enchantment's effectiveness is limited to certain destinations only. Provided that all requisite conditions are fulfilled, characters may teleport to the areas listed below:

Uleguerand Range / Attohwa Chasm / West Ronfaure / East Ronfaure / La Theine Plateau / Valkurm Dunes / Jugner Forest / Batallia Downs / North Gustaberg / South Gustaberg / Konschtat Highlands / Pashhow Marshlands / Rolanberry Fields / Beaucedine Glacier / Xarcabard / Cape Teriggan / Eastern Altepa Desert / West Sarutabaruta / East Sarutabaruta / Tahrongi Canyon / Buburimu Peninsula / Meriphataud Mountains / Sauromugue Champaign / Yuhtunga Jungle / Yhoator Jungle / Western Altepa Desert / Qufim Island / Behemoth's Dominion / Valley of Sorrows / Southern San d'Oria / Northern San d'Oria / Port San d'Oria / Bastok Mines / Bastok Markets / Port Bastok / Windurst Waters / Windurst Walls / Port Windurst / Windurst Woods / Ru'Lude Gardens / Upper Jeuno / Lower Jeuno / Port Jeuno / Rabao / Selbina / Mhaura / Kazham / Norg

The enchantment effect will differ slightly depending upon the party leader's current location: field areas or towns. For field areas, users will be sent directly to where their party leader stands, while for towns, they will be teleported to where a home point may be set.
Bring a Nexus Cape with you on your adventures, and you need not fear being left behind by your comrades ever again!

*The teleportation will be rendered ineffective if the party leader changes areas in the middle of casting. It is recommended that party members communicate their intent to teleport beforehand.
*Characters may teleport only to areas they have previously visited.
*Teleporting to areas introduced in expansions is possible only after installation and code registration have been completed for the expansion pack in question. This does not, however, affect one's eligibility to obtain the Nexus Cape.
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]]> News on FFXI Karinya http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76297-introducing-add-trilogy-bonus-gift-11-02-2009-a.html <![CDATA["A Shantotto Ascension" Now Available for Advance Purchase!]]> http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76277-shantotto-ascension-now-available-advance-purchase.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:32:35 GMT "A Shantotto Ascension" Now Available for Advance Purchase! (10/26/2009)



It is our pleasure to announce that registration codes for "A Shantotto Ascension—The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born" are now available for purchase. The official site has been updated to mark this momentous occasion, so head on over and see what's in store!

Follow the "A Shantotto Ascension" banner on the PlayOnline Viewer's main FINAL FANTASY XI page to purchase your registration code.

Detailed information can be found at the official add-on scenario site.

*Purchasing users will be able to access the new content with the release of the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, currently scheduled for November 9.
*One registration code will grant all characters within a single PlayOnline account access to "A Shantotto Ascension."
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]]> News on FFXI TheGrandMom http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76277-shantotto-ascension-now-available-advance-purchase.html Regarding the Next FINAL FANTASY XI Update http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/news-ffxi/76260-regarding-next-final-fantasy-xi-update.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:12:13 GMT FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site

Oct. 25, 2009 23:30 [PDT] From: FINAL FANTASY XI

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The next version update of FINAL FANTASY XI will be split into the following three parts.

- 1st Part (Oct. 29, 2009)
This will be a version update without maintenance.
* There will be no in-game changes with this version update.

- 2nd Part (Nov. 9, 2009)
This will be a version update with maintenance.

- 3rd Part (During the last part of November) This will be a version update with maintenance.

* We will provide more details on the maintenance and version updates at a later date.

Additionally, the third add-on scenario, available for purchase on Oct. 26, 2009, "A Shantotto Ascension: The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born" will be available for play after the Nov. 9 version update.

Additionally, due to congestion on or around the date of the version update, it may take some time for the contents of "A Shantotto Ascension" to show up in FINAL FANTASY XI after purchase. It is recommended that if you are considering a purchase of "A Shantotto Ascension," you do so before the version update.
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