Just tried myself and couldn't get in 1017 people waiting...

Also remembered that the server crashed on me last night to the point I had to physically switch off my ps3, so hopefully haven't lost anything!

PS3 Dante?


I've actually played my character on Phoenix more than anything over the last few days.  I'm enjoying starting from scratch again as you learn the mechanics of each job much better.  It's interesting how you have to adapt your play style by using levequests, hunting logs, fates and the duty finder when you take a job through an area that you quested through on an easrlier job.  Works alright but it's a touch more grindy.  

Agree with Matty about the general atmosphere. Really feels like a proper FF.  The storyline feels right.

Hope the update sorts out more issues than it creates!

Managed to get a good 5 hours in this afternoon.

Switched my Level 12 Mage to a Level 1 Fighter. It's pretty slow going on the levelling-up because you have to find low level missions which you haven't already cleared or discovered. The close combat is a nice change, but i think i prefer blasting shit from distance.

Once the maintenance is over, i'll start a couple of new characters of different classes, cause its much easier/faster to level them up to the point where they're semi-decent. Plus i don't fully understand the point of learning new skills etc, if you can't mix & match them straight away. I suppose i'm too used to the Soul's games where you can learn a bit of everything and use each style according to the particular enemy type.

Great game though. And soooo good looking!

Are they on the Notice Boards?

from Sony:

All customers that purchased the digital version of the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Standard Edition, or Collector’s Edition, from PlayStation Network on 27th or 28th August will receive a full refund and will be able to find the funds in their wallet as soon as this is processed.

In addition, the entitlements of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Standard Edition or Collector’s Edition will be reset and the title will appear again in the download list.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

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The server and queuing issues seem to have been fully resolved. It's still very busy on each server though.

@ Haak - Are you on Phoenix? I just started a fresh build on there. Wasn't happy with my main since i switched vocations too early. Started with an Archer this time.

*Edit* How many different parts of the 'World' are there? As in; i was just playing in Thanalan (sp?), which is the desert section. Now this new build i'm in Gridania, which is the Forest. How many more and are they connected? And how is it chosen, is it server based, or class based?

ayns wrote:

PS3 Dante? I've actually played my character on Phoenix more than anything over the last few days.  I'm enjoying starting from scratch again as you learn the mechanics of each job much better.  It's interesting how you have to adapt your play style by using levequests, hunting logs, fates and the duty finder when you take a job through an area that you quested through on an easrlier job.  Works alright but it's a touch more grindy.   Agree with Matty about the general atmosphere. Really feels like a proper FF.  The storyline feels right. Hope the update sorts out more issues than it creates!

Can't afford it. I was planning on using my free time they give for having bought XIV originally, but that expires on the 9th. Since I'm pretty sure that my power supply is gone, doesn't look like I'll be on this anytime soon.

They've been walking about the PS4 version. Will be in full 1080p. If you have the PS3 version you can do an upgrade to the PS4 version but since it's essentially a transfer of your log-in rights, you won't be able to use the PS3 version any more. They've pretty much admitted that playing this through Remote Play on Vita will be shit.

The PC client is getting a DirectX11 upgrade around the same time the PS4 version is released. Apparently it's their next big milestone, which will also improve the graphics of what is already a very pretty game.

I play with a few friends on Moogle if anyone is on the server. Complete addict (Speedhaak can confirm that). My character:  Character profile

I have it on PS3 as well, but don't play any serious content on the pad. Mainly I just use a pad to craft, gather, level sub-classes, as I can lay down on my sofa with the pad .

*resurfaces

Loving it.

*plunge

You get a mount around level 20. Just follow the story quests, they unlock everything along those lines. From mounts to materia melding.

So is this, like, actually fun?

Soulss wrote:

By helper do you mean a retainer? The retainer is how you sell stuff on the market board and also acts as your bank.

I meant the little pets that follow you about.

So it's almost time to sub, and I'm not sure if I will. I like the game a lot, but there are a couple of factors holding me back. 

1) I don't have the time I used to dump into MMOs, most everyone in my FC has multiple 50s at this point, with me not even having one. I'm a competitive player and I like mastering my class and being held to high account for it but I'm not sure if I can see that happening with only a handful of hours a week to play. Real life sucks. 

2) Initially I really liked the GCD, it's still nice but I'm not sure it really suits me. Sometimes I find myself nearly falling asleep if I'm grinding some FATES or just doing fetch 'n kill quests. After games like TERA it's a bit of a chore, but it does add strategy to Dungeons ect so it's not all bad.

3) Content locked behind story mode. Again, I like the story, but again, I don't play MMOs for a story, if I want a good story I'll go off and play Mass Effect or Dragon Age. Having content locked away behind story quests is a bit of a chore, as some nights I'll literally be hours doing story quests and only get 20-30 k xp out of a current pool of around 165k needed for a level. 

That's about it, a great game indeed though. Certainly one of the best MMOs of the last five or so years.

That's a couple more months of my life gone.

Going back for more.  \o/