Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007)

Gobo · 02-20-2007, 07:48 AM

In the upcoming version update, we plan to make further adjustments to Besieged, including a level increase to the beastman armies, the addition of new temporary items, and new combat abilities for the Serpent Generals.

Click here for details.

Beastman Army Level Increase

In addition to the maximum value for enemy forces being increased to 170, level 7 units comprised of new monster types will be introduced for each beastman army.
Be sure to participate in Besieged to discover what deadly new opponents threaten the Imperial capital!

New Temporary Items

To coincide with the threat of powerful new enemies, the variety of temporary items distributed at the beginning of every Besieged will also be expanded.
These new items will have an offensive focus, and their availability will depend on which NPCs have been taken captive and the overall condition of the Imperial defense.

Serpent General Abilities

The Serpent Generals will each receive unique new combat abilities to use during Besieged.
Join the fight against the beastmen alongside these inspiring leaders!

WishMaster3K · 02-20-2007, 08:12 AM

Beat me too it.

Aeolus · 02-20-2007, 08:18 AM

Lv7 = 1200exp?

Dark Raz · 02-20-2007, 08:23 AM

Possibly, also maybe more challenge :D

Moaku Hyena · 02-20-2007, 11:48 AM

That thing has a HYUGE mace, so I can't wait to take my BLU into the skirmish!

Also, I love the idea of new mobs and new items!

Now let's hope the lag doesn't increase.

Karinya · 02-20-2007, 02:32 PM

As long as they don't make it so you need to be level 80 to hit anything...

Besieged is already so full of "You miss the mob. You miss the mob. The mob hits you for 3500 damage. You die." that further increases to monsters' combat stats seem unlikely to really make it more challenging (as opposed to simply longer, which the increased number of monsters will already do to some extent). As long as every dead monster stays dead and every dead player gets raised, eventual player victory would be inevitable, if not for the fact that the monsters don't actually have to kill all the players to win.

It follows that in order to really make Besieged harder, monsters have to concentrate more on the generals and refuse to be distracted by players that don't really die when you kill them... this could have disturbing implications for the players who like to hang out with Gulool Ja Ja while someone else fights the army. Too many people like that could cost your server the win.

little ninja · 02-20-2007, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moaku Hyena

Now let's hope the lag doesn't increase.

as long as the players max out the battles you can count on lag being a very big issue.

Malacite · 02-20-2007, 02:53 PM

Am I the only one interested in what the new abilities of the Generals will be? I can't wait to see them in action!

Oh, and thank goodness they're stopping it at 7. When they first announced they were raising it to "maximum level" I was dreading lv 10 or something along those lines @. @

Aeolus · 02-20-2007, 03:00 PM

They are raising the maximum level from 6 to 7, I dont think they said they were planning on stopping there in the future. They havnt before

Illuen · 02-20-2007, 03:24 PM

This is all extremely interesting, and I can't wait to hear more. Besieged is one of my absolute favorite parts of FFXI. I only have one question:

What in the Dawn Goddesses name is that?

raidenn · 02-20-2007, 03:34 PM

How about rewards from participating on Beseige events? Doesnt seem to be anything except for imperial points and some xp.

Murphie · 02-20-2007, 03:42 PM

IS and EXP is enough for me. What else would you suggest?

Raydeus · 02-20-2007, 03:52 PM

More XP and more ISP, and maybe some good Salaheem Merc gear for successfully defending the city x number of times and doing Naja's dirty work...

But then again the gear would be confiscated by her anyway.

raidenn · 02-20-2007, 04:05 PM

Teleportation to cities, meds & supplies that can be bought from NPCs, gear that can be exchanged with imperial pts. sanction extending items, ammunition.

Malacite · 02-20-2007, 04:13 PM

Assault Points would be cool (though I have no clue how SE would work that in) or maybe yet another set of points specifically for Besieged.

While keeping the Astral Candy is a reward in and of itself, it would be cool to actually gain something from regular participation in Besieged (like the Serpent generals taking notice of your continued support)

02-20-2007, 07:48 AM	#1
Gobo Senior Member Brass Ribbon of Service Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,053 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 17 Thanked 190x in 72 Posts My Mood:	Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) In the upcoming version update, we plan to make further adjustments to Besieged, including a level increase to the beastman armies, the addition of new temporary items, and new combat abilities for the Serpent Generals. Click here for details. Beastman Army Level Increase In addition to the maximum value for enemy forces being increased to 170, level 7 units comprised of new monster types will be introduced for each beastman army. Be sure to participate in Besieged to discover what deadly new opponents threaten the Imperial capital! New Temporary Items To coincide with the threat of powerful new enemies, the variety of temporary items distributed at the beginning of every Besieged will also be expanded. These new items will have an offensive focus, and their availability will depend on which NPCs have been taken captive and the overall condition of the Imperial defense. Serpent General Abilities The Serpent Generals will each receive unique new combat abilities to use during Besieged. Join the fight against the beastmen alongside these inspiring leaders! __________________ Gobo is gone for good. 360 Gamertag:Turned the green machine into just green

02-20-2007, 08:18 AM	#3
Aeolus Ares's Cuirass Allied Ribbon of Bravery Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,983 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 8 Thanked 31x in 25 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) Lv7 = 1200exp? __________________ 75 Mnk Sam \| 70 Drk \| 40 Blm \| 37 Nin Rng Thf War Woodworking 91.9+2 ZM:Complete CoP:Complete ToAU:27

02-20-2007, 08:23 AM	#4
Dark Raz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 94 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3x in 3 Posts My Mood:	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) Possibly, also maybe more challenge :D __________________

02-20-2007, 11:48 AM	#5
Moaku Hyena Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 243 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2x in 2 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) That thing has a HYUGE mace, so I can't wait to take my BLU into the skirmish! Also, I love the idea of new mobs and new items! Now let's hope the lag doesn't increase. __________________ Almost four years experience playing FFXI. I am a Raccoon, not a Hyena--despite my name states I am one. Get creative and pretend these happened. Flaremoogles! Maester Hare HNM Fight! Charmander HNM! Ow...

02-20-2007, 02:32 PM	#6
Karinya Veteran Member Allied Ribbon of Glory Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,074 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 81 Thanked 435x in 236 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) As long as they don't make it so you need to be level 80 to hit anything... Besieged is already so full of "You miss the mob. You miss the mob. The mob hits you for 3500 damage. You die." that further increases to monsters' combat stats seem unlikely to really make it more challenging (as opposed to simply longer, which the increased number of monsters will already do to some extent). As long as every dead monster stays dead and every dead player gets raised, eventual player victory would be inevitable, if not for the fact that the monsters don't actually have to kill all the players to win. It follows that in order to really make Besieged harder, monsters have to concentrate more on the generals and refuse to be distracted by players that don't really die when you kill them... this could have disturbing implications for the players who like to hang out with Gulool Ja Ja while someone else fights the army. Too many people like that could cost your server the win. __________________ Defeated: Maat, Divine Might, Fenrir, Kirin, Cactrot Rapido, Xolotl, Diabolos Prime, Kurrea, 9/10 Dynamis Bosses (missing Tav), Promathia, Proto-Ultima, Proto-Omega, 4 Jailers, Apocalypse Nigh, 6/6 Nyzul Bosses RDM75, PLD75, DRG75, COR75, SCH61 Windurst Rank 10, Bastok Rank 10, San D'Oria Rank 9, ZMs & PMs Complete, AUMs Complete, Captain, Nyzul Floor 100 (5 Weapons, 3 WS), Moonlight Medal, WotG Mission 15, 1/3 Addons Complete

02-20-2007, 02:53 PM	#8
Malacite Crime Solving Rank 11 Paladin! Steelknight Emblem Join Date: May 2006 Location: None of your damn business Posts: 5,843 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 1,376 Thanked 525x in 366 Posts My Mood:	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) Am I the only one interested in what the new abilities of the Generals will be? I can't wait to see them in action! Oh, and thank goodness they're stopping it at 7. When they first announced they were raising it to "maximum level" I was dreading lv 10 or something along those lines @. @

02-20-2007, 03:00 PM	#9
Aeolus Ares's Cuirass Allied Ribbon of Bravery Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,983 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 8 Thanked 31x in 25 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) They are raising the maximum level from 6 to 7, I dont think they said they were planning on stopping there in the future. They havnt before __________________ 75 Mnk Sam \| 70 Drk \| 40 Blm \| 37 Nin Rng Thf War Woodworking 91.9+2 ZM:Complete CoP:Complete ToAU:27

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Illuen Evil Moisture Buddy Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 437 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 196 Thanked 159x in 75 Posts My Mood:	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) This is all extremely interesting, and I can't wait to hear more. Besieged is one of my absolute favorite parts of FFXI. I only have one question: What in the Dawn Goddesses name is that? __________________ My Blog

02-20-2007, 03:34 PM	#11
raidenn Member Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 844 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 11 Thanked 21x in 15 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) How about rewards from participating on Beseige events? Doesnt seem to be anything except for imperial points and some xp.

02-20-2007, 03:42 PM	#12
Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) IS and EXP is enough for me. What else would you suggest?

02-20-2007, 03:52 PM	#13
Raydeus Altanaの戦士 Golden Star Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fenrir Server Posts: 4,100 Style: Light Theme V6 Thanks: 228 Thanked 500x in 322 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) More XP and more ISP, and maybe some good Salaheem Merc gear for successfully defending the city x number of times and doing Naja's dirty work... But then again the gear would be confiscated by her anyway. __________________ Sanctuary of Zi'tah! "In this world, the one who has the most fun is the winner!" C.B. Prishe's Knight since 2004. その目だれの目。

02-20-2007, 04:05 PM	#14
raidenn Member Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 844 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 11 Thanked 21x in 15 Posts	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) Teleportation to cities, meds & supplies that can be bought from NPCs, gear that can be exchanged with imperial pts. sanction extending items, ammunition.

02-20-2007, 04:13 PM	#15
Malacite Crime Solving Rank 11 Paladin! Steelknight Emblem Join Date: May 2006 Location: None of your damn business Posts: 5,843 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 1,376 Thanked 525x in 366 Posts My Mood:	Re: Besieged Adjustments (02/20/2007) Assault Points would be cool (though I have no clue how SE would work that in) or maybe yet another set of points specifically for Besieged. While keeping the Astral Candy is a reward in and of itself, it would be cool to actually gain something from regular participation in Besieged (like the Serpent generals taking notice of your continued support)

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