[jenova_9]

I had to share this here since this information is what helped bring this out:

I have figured out the Class system as far as "Jobs" are concerned.

This now sounds like it will almost universally allow players to make almost ANY Job they want (at least based on what Jobs were possible in FFs that had a Job system.)

that includes Mystic Knight, Time Mage, Geomancer, etc. etc.

The possibilities are only limited by the weapons and skills/abilities included in the content.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS???

Even if your preferred combination of skills gives you a different "in-game title" for your Job, for example,
if you are dual-wielding Katanas, throwing shurikens, and using magic that fits in with your Ninja fantasies,
you are very much the Ninja you wanted to be.

THIS IS BEYOND MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!!!!! ^-^

[Spazz]

GO GO TGM!!

I love it! It was like ... Boom!..... Bham!.... Pow!... In your face! .... I win!..... FINISH HIM!.....

Anyone got Godzilla on speed-dial? I need to make a call around Jan/Feb'ish time frame. =) What... you saying you wouldnt?

[DakAttack]

Originally Posted by jenova_9

I had to share this here since this information is what helped bring this out:

I have figured out the Class system as far as "Jobs" are concerned.

This know sounds like it will almost universally allow players to make almost ANY Job they want (at least based on what Jobs were possible in FFs that had a Job system.)

that includes Mystic Knight, Time Mage, Geomancer, etc. etc.

The possibilities are only limited by the weapons and skills/abilities included in the content.

Even if your preferred combination of skills gives you a different "in-game title" for your Job, for example,
if you are dual-wielding Katanas, throwing shurikens, and using magic that fits in with your Ninja fantasies,
you are very much the Ninja you wanted to be.

THIS IS BEYOND MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!!!!! ^-^

[TheGrandMom]

In the alpha I wasn't able to jump, will there be jumping in FFXIV? And swimming? Maybe even climbing?
Its going to be the same as in FFXI. So currently there will be no jumping. If its necessary we might add swimming and climbing in the future.

**YES NO JUMPING!! THANK YOU!**




What measures will be taken to combat RMT and botting?

We're going work hard on it, same as in FFXI with the task force. Also for example, at the moment we're trying to add a filter in FFXI to combat it on the spot, instead of waiting for a patch in order to combat the issues. It will be more flexible.

So if you don't like the measures they took with RMT in FFXI, you are probably going to be disappointed here.






What will endgame be like? Special areas, NMs, etc.

Maybe not from the beginning, but when it comes to a good time we will be implementing some very challenging encounters, among other things. We will have a cap at the beginning, when it will be unlocked in due time we will release great raid content. We've learned a lot from FFXI and realized what is too easy and too hard.

The Warden will make a return in FFXIV??? lolololol





What about PVP?

We have the same stance on PVP as we had in FFXI, we're having a focus on PVE, but we may introduce some sort of sports-type that might be tied to PVP in the future. What we're worrying about is that we dont want to have any PK'ing or harassment types of activities in the game. So in order to provide a safe environment to everyone and a game to enjoy. So we're not focusing on PVP.

YAY!! I like FFXI's system just fine. If you want to gank people go play another MMO with a bunch of weiners.




Pay to play or free to play?

The game will cost to play. There's a fee for 30 days each. Currently there are no other plans to offer other options.

Good this asinine rumor is put to rest!




No PlayOnline, can you elaborate on the new account features?

We will be using the SquareEnix ID, and also have a system that will be linked to that system.

It will probably ship with a security token in every PC box.




Is there going to be instanced content?

Guildleves itself is like instances. Other people will not be able to interfere with you. There will also be instanced raid content, its a type of guildleves as well. But we cannot tell you how many players it will be yet however. There's also going to be many different types of guildleves, if you want to play as a casual player it will be fine for instance.

Instanced content (i.e. similar to BCNM's) are definitely a step in the right direction.




Can you give more specific details about what things can we customize in character creation? I mean things like body size, how many faces will there be available?

Unfortunately we cannot show you the character creation screen yet, but you will be able to change things such as your ears, eyes, hair color, shape of your face. There will be lots of variety.

Oh lord....I'll be taking an hour to make my character! lol





Auto-run/Auto-follow and Macros saved A LOT of time in FFXI. Could we expect these things (or improved/altered versions) in FFXIV?

Yes it will be in the game.

WHOO HOO!! I need my Auto Run and Auto Follow!




In FFXI, if you weren't fighting or crafting, there was definitely a lack of things to do. Could we expect more types of things to do in FFXIV? More mini-games, casino, card games like in FFVIII or FFIX, more in-depth gardening/fishing/etc. ?

Yes, we're planning several things so you can enjoy the game, for example the fishing you mention will be a class. But outside of the class system there will be other things to do. For example during FFXI players figured out a way to invent a new game by using the existing system. So that's going to be interesting, we'd like to do that for FFXIV as well. So we're looking forward to what the players will do with our system there.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Laughed my butt off at this one! Official casinos maybe??




There were many Summons in FFXI, but for an online world, I never felt there were enough. What Summons can we expect to see in FFXIV and will there be more variety than in FFXI?

We can't really mention which summons will be in. But what we can say is that some is going to be really important in the storyline. It's not going to be included in the game like FFXI. At the moment we don't really have a class, a pet class / summoner. Not at the moment at least. So it will be implemented in the game in a different way. Please check back with us in the future.

Wow....no pet jobs at the start....harsh!







One thing to note is that FFXI used its own system, this time Final Fantasy XIV is going to be seamless. No zoning! Just like in World of Warcraft.

You'll be able to walk from the city to the battlefield without any zoning.

NO ZONES! Wow a lot of nubs are gonna get creamed! lol




Is the Economic situation of FFXIV going to be mainly player based with Auction Houses or non-player based with NPC ran stores?

We can't go into details about this just yet. We're very sorry about that. This question is better suited to be asked in a couple of months time. However, it's going to be not the same as with auctionhouses, but something very interesting.

No auction houses....intriguing!







When is the beta? Any more info?

We dont have any specific time at the moment. But this current version here at Gamescom is an alpha version. And before we start the beta we're going to have another version, a developer version, this time we're concentrating on guild leaves, next time we're going to be concentrating on something else. When it's ready we'll start the beta version. And of course since we're going to launch the game in 2010 it should before that... so. The beta is not going to be in the far future *laughs* We want to do it as soon as possible.

Beta starts in Japan and branches out from there. I still say Dec/Jan/Feb to look for it in the US.





Will the class/job system go into more depth and branch out into different combinations. Or is a wider variety of jobs not yet released and still currently in development?

It's not a job system anymore. We call it classes now. It depends on what weapon you use. And again, we're calling it a class system in FFXIV this time, so it's not a job system. This new system will allow for a lot flexibility, and also because you can switch weapons between the battles (not during battles) this is giving you much more variety. Although this is not something super new in the history of MMO's, we've seen it before in games like Ultima Online and Meridian 59 (editors note).

WHOA! Touched a nerve! Do NOT call the system jobs....IT'S CLASSES!! Can someone tell me if there really is a huge difference in the use of the word? lol






System Requirements?

We're not done with analyzing this just yet, but it's going to be fairly high since FFXIV is going to be on HD on Playstation 3.

TGM NEEDS A NEW COMPUTER DANG NAB IT!!

[Pwnagraphic]

TGM is talking to Mal and Kai about the beta starting in Sept

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And no there is no difference between Job and Class. Same meaning, different word.

[TheGrandMom]

Originally Posted by Pwnagraphic

And no there is no difference between Job and Class. Same meaning, different word.

I just get a kick out of how adamant there are about it. lol

[Ryoii/Nonomii]

We will have a cap at the beginning

I'm hoping the cap they mention is similar to the cap on merits.

You will be gaining abilities by leveling up your skills

Hopefully leveling up your skill with a weapon gives you points similar to merit points rather than directly affecting your performance with the weapon.

[TheGrandMom]

Originally Posted by Ryoii/Nonomii

Hopefully leveling up your skill with a weapon gives you points similar to merit points rather than directly affecting your performance with the weapon.

Yes I think it will be points that you assign. Depending on what you assign the points to will affect what CLASS (god forbid I say job!) you are.

[Pwnagraphic]

Originally Posted by TheGrandMom

Yes I think it will be points that you assign. Depending on what you assign the points to will affect what CLASS (god forbid I say job!) you are.

LOL!! It was like he was committing murder just by saying Job.

[jenova_9]

waaaa, no one notices my enlightening post at the top of this page. >.< well except Dak :p

[Spazz]

JOB?!?!? ITS NOT A JOB!!!!! We are more propper than that you assholes!

We have class! LOL

[Pwnagraphic]

Lmfao!!

[Ryoii/Nonomii]

Originally Posted by TheGrandMom

I have said over and over that an Aug. or Sept beta was NOT gonna happen. I said to shoot for a Dec at the earliest but more likely a Jan or Feb release. Do you believe me now!? (And the "you" is aimed at someone specificially and they know who they are! lol)

I thought they mentioned the beta period likely lasting about 3 months. Add in another month for packaging and shipping the product. With a September release, I'm estimating May for the NA beta.

[TheGrandMom]

No they actually said they wanted to have a LONGER beta run than FFXI had. So they are probably shooting for 6 monthsish.

[Omgwtfbbqkitten]

Zyuu asked people "What do you want me to ask" and he asked their questions.

Even so, asking Stractics-quality questions was a waste and there was probably room for some better ones. Its not like all interviewers poll the reader base for questions to ask.

Well, unless its a town hall meeting for President Obama. He needs several softballs lobbed at him to make him look good before you get to the nitty-gritty questions where he'll look like a complete twit. This way he can blindside you with the charm first and hope you don't notice he repackages the same bad ideas and doesn't know what he's doing. Just like Bush, Jr. but with better preparation.