Ffxiv is playable!!!

[Gobo]

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Err need to correct what I said. This is the Alpha build, but like the 13 demo, its actually a bit old. So the game has already progressed further than this!

[Takelli]

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Anyone glad the HP/MP bars are side by side instead of stacked? Now we can notice our party members' MP much better.

I like how its stacked on top of each other. It takes less room, and you can tell what the persons MP is very easily. Idk why you think it was a bad idea to stack them. I hope that they are stacked like they where in FFXI.

As for the customation. I did see some one move something. idk what it was, but it will be nice to customize the UI.

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Hooray for AoE skills, too.

Hopefully they wont do crap damage like most AoE Skills do though.

Spinning scythe does crap damage compared to most other scyth WS.

[ChocoboBunny]

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Anyone notice in the 2nd play video that when you stop, your character actually has the body language of a person stopping quickly, and turning around

[Armando]

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Looks like Square learned a thing or two, 'cuz they're giving us shit to do in combat that isn't stare at the screen after popping Bergressor. Hooray for AoE skills, too.

[jenova_9]

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It looks like in the 2nd video the guy moved the info bar abit beside the compas in the lower left in corner, so it's good that "thought" of customizing the screen is there.

Also, looked like on the magics video, which I didn't see no magics, was that thing at the very bottom the macro list or a spell list spread out?

the Lalafell was holding a staff, so that list is definitely at least some spells.

[Phanex]

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It looks like in the 2nd video the guy moved the info bar abit beside the compas in the lower left in corner, so it's good that "thought" of customizing the screen is there.

Also, looked like on the magics video, which I didn't see no magics, was that thing at the very bottom the macro list or a spell list spread out?

[jenova_9]

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It appears the Gladiator has GREAT options for even normal attacks

The Gladiator

Red Lotos: Most Damage (Red Lotus looks way different, so it's not the same weaponskill besides being red.)
"All around hit" (Circle Blade?): AoE (a very different looking AOE attack from Circle Blade's more earth style.)
Provoke: Distraction

Long distance shot: Largest range ( I guess this hints some skills learned from other Jobs can carry over.)
Shield block: Damage reduction (whee!)
Sword thrust: precise Attack (YES!! MORE regular attack styles)
Sword slash: strong Attack (YES! this combined with Sword Thrust, grants us control if we want strong attacks or more accurate attacks! it isn't exactly Chrono Cross attacking but it sure is a major improvement over just totally depending on equips and random criticals in XI. )

it seems shield block, sword thurst and sword slash can't be active at the sametime. if people want to tank, they'll
stick with provoke and shield block most likely. It feels like FFXIV's battles will be more dynamic with more useful
abilities and roles in battle.

Anyone glad the HP/MP bars are side by side instead of stacked? Now we can notice our party members' MP much better.

[Cyprius]

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Whaaatt...

Looks so bad ass...

[Takelli]

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No magic game play? Anyone able to find anything with ho the magic system is?

[Ziero]

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Anyone read german?

[jenova_9]

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THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HERE ARE THE YOUTUBE VERSIONS. I couldnt get gametrailers to load (HD trailers only sigh... SD would be easier to run. save the HD when people actually play the game! thats why I prefer youtube for streaming lol.)

battle
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W__Gf8CWz_s"]YouTube - Final Fantasy XIV first gameplay footage[/ame]

Lalafell
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96n8mNbG9sw"]YouTube - Final Fantasy XIV Online - GC 09 Lalafell Gameplay HD (Cam)[/ame]

Teleportation (good thing it looks optional)
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T13UDaFFDJk"]YouTube - Final Fantasy XIV: Online - Gameplay video 2[/ame]

FFXIV logo flying around! xD
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKD1MUJE9zM"]YouTube - Final Fantasy XIV at Gamescom 2009 Footage #3 - http.//www.ffxivcore.com[/ame]

Magic targeting reticule seems blue
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eKXiIOhUO0"]YouTube - Final Fantasy XIV at Gamescom 2009 Footage #4 - http.//www.ffxivcore.com[/ame]

Character animations and close ups! even their mouths are detailed!
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4up9Yb092g"]YouTube - Final Fantasy XIV: Online - Character animation video[/ame]

Job demonstration. it seems to list 4 Jobs per class now, unless that's just a description of class
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjeF9FWLjQM"]YouTube - Final Fantasy XIV at Gamescom 2009 Footage #2 - http.//www.ffxivcore.com[/ame]

[Gobo]

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Btw, this is just the Alpha build, so expect a lot of changes.

[Ziero]

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I liked that, Did anyone else think he was doing something along the same lines as FOV ?

Seeing as they pretty much described exactly that one of the "Leves" quest things would be like an FoV, I'm going to say yes. It's a simple grinding system, "Kill XX mobs, get YY rewards"

[Acruvond]

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Holy Underwear!

This just made my morning. Not only do I have off the rest of the week, but I get to spend my last work day looking at epicness.

[Durahansolo]

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Holy snap, the characters have teeth!

That was something that always bugged me about FFXI, we had nothing more then empty gaping maws for mouths

LOL I had never really paid any attention to that on FFXI but that would explain why we tossed food into the air instead of eating it.