"Oh btw, FFXIV Online in 2010"

[Xurtan]

Indeed.  When I got to the part where I detailed my system, I was like, 'but people can lie!'

I can't tell if this was supposed to be green-before-we-stopped-using-green or not.  

On the off chance you were serious.. you can find any number of sites that let you download dxdiag files, and simply submit one of those.

[Rendakor]

I found it amusing that there wasn't an option on the fansite for "I don't run any kind of fansite at all". 

[palmer_eldritch]

I found it amusing that there wasn't an option on the fansite for "I don't run any kind of fansite at all". 

Yeah, that threw me. I picked "other fansite" as I had to pick something.

[ahoythematey]

I picked "other" too, so in case Square-Enix asks, I'm in charge of this shit.  Schild can be my deputy.

[schild]

You should've offered to be second so you can take over when I inevitably walk away, now you don't have a choice, deputy.

Awesome.

[Lantyssa]

I simply consider myself a 'contributor' to the f13 FFXIV fansite.  I do my part by bumping the thread.

[Cyrrex]

Hooray.  Another beta I can sign for and not get accepted into.

[Pagz]

When I try to apply it says my account doesnt exist, but when I log into the main site all is well. Any ideas why?

[Lantyssa]

You are talking about the Square Enix account and not Play Online, yes?

[Pagz]

You are talking about the Square Enix account and not Play Online, yes?

Yessum.

[NiX]

Have you tried rebooting your computer or powercycling your modem?

[Pagz]

Have you tried rebooting your computer or powercycling your modem?

[Nonentity]

Was anyone else scared when they saw the question asking what kind of controller you have?

The PC interface had better not be the same bullshit jank it was last time around, I have no patience for that anymore.

[NiX]

I played when the game came out and it didn't bother me that much. Opposed to other multi-platform titles, it did the best it could.

I'm glad you got that one

[jth]

Was anyone else scared when they saw the question asking what kind of controller you have?

The PC interface had better not be the same bullshit jank it was last time around, I have no patience for that anymore.

I know I'm in the minority, but I liked the PC controls in FFXI. Didn't take long until you could do everything (except macros) easy and fast with just right hand on the number pad, leaving left hand for macros and occasional typing.

[palmer_eldritch]

Was anyone else scared when they saw the question asking what kind of controller you have?

The PC interface had better not be the same bullshit jank it was last time around, I have no patience for that anymore.

I know I'm in the minority, but I liked the PC controls in FFXI. Didn't take long until you could do everything (except macros) easy and fast with just right hand on the number pad, leaving left hand for macros and occasional masturbating over hot mithra chicks.

[ahoythematey]

Well, how else would you masturbate if both hands were occupied?  Fleshlight and duct-tape?   

[jth]

Yes yes, very funny   

But unlike FFXI, mouse could be actually useful in XIV since they're adding mouse support for the PS3 version as well.

[Rendakor]

The right hand does not go on the numberpad, the right hand goes on the mouse. The left hand goes one WASD, to spam 111112.

[Velorath]

Apparently e-mails have started to go out to people who have been accepted (I think for this first phase though, they're targeting FFXI players).  Testing is supposed to start on the 11th.

[tmp]

Surprisingly enough Square has announced just few days ago there's quite a bit of new content coming for FFXI, scheduled throughout the year (including level cap raise from 75 to 99) Pretty odd move with FFXIV scheduled for the same year, unless that possibly means there's some delays a-coming...

[Kitsune]

I suspect it's a move aimed at retention of FFXI players so they don't decide the game's done and unsub just in time for Blizzard to put out Cataclysm.  They'll want to be keeping people in XI up until the day that XIV's launching to make sure they don't wander away.

[tmp]

Ahh this makes sense. I don't really follow WoW so completely forgot they have something new supposedly coming out.

Thinking of it more now, they (Square) could be using the older game as a test bed of sorts for some of the ideas planned for FFXIV, too.

[01101010]

Surprisingly enough Square has announced just few days ago there's quite a bit of new content coming for FFXI, scheduled throughout the year (including level cap raise from 75 to 99) Pretty odd move with FFXIV scheduled for the same year, unless that possibly means there's some delays a-coming...

Old time friend of mine who still plays (from NA release ffs) got in. She said something about it starting in October from what the cryptic email they sent her. Not sure if that means the beta she got the invite to is then or if that's a ~release date~. I'd be shocked if Square actually releases FFXIV in 2010.

And she was none-to-happy about the level increases for the new zones and shit they are releasing for FFXI.

[Velorath]

Old time friend of mine who still plays (from NA release ffs) got in. She said something about it starting in October from what the cryptic email they sent her. Not sure if that means the beta she got the invite to is then or if that's a ~release date~. I'd be shocked if Square actually releases FFXIV in 2010.
 

The beta emails I've seen posted don't mention October.  It's been announced that the beta site opens on the 11th, which is also presumably when the first stage of beta starts.  It seems pretty resonable that they'll get it out this year.  From what I've heard, the only thing that was holding them back from announcing the game a long time ago was that FFXIII was taking so long.

[Draegan]

UI Shot of FFXIV, Spoiler for Size

I found this image on FFXIVblog.com's website.  From that website I saw that ZAM did an interview with some of the devs.  They talked about classes and a little bit of combat stuff.

Looks like combat will be a bit more actiony than a typical DIKU. 


ZAM Link.

[LK]

Never understood why a player would need to see their own name above their character.

[Numtini]

Never understood why a player would need to see their own name above their character.

Drives me absolutely crazy if I can't. No logic to it at all. Drives me nuts.

[Draegan]

It irritates me as well if I see it.

[01101010]

Since FFXI was my first true MMORPG, I somehow feel obligated to purchase and sub to this game for a year. I feel so dirty.

And as a follow up, my friend got her wires crossed. October was for something else - and I didn't ask.

[Velorath]

Since FFXI was my first true MMORPG, I somehow feel obligated to purchase and sub to this game for a year. I feel so dirty.

And as a follow up, my friend got her wires crossed. October was for something else - and I didn't ask.

FFXI probably would have been my first MMORPG if it hadn't taken so long to release in the U.S..  It was certainly the first MMO I was interested in, but then I started playing DAOC since I got tired of waiting.  Eventually got into both the PS2 and the PC betas for FFXI and enjoyed it, but then it completely crushed my soul a couple months into release.  Despite all that though, I'm finding myself actually looking forward to FFXIV.

[Quinton]

FFXI was the first MMO I played for more than a month or two.  Somewhere between 2-3 years.  Had a bunch of good friends in-game (we all started playing at NA launch) and did main and expansion missions with them, etc.  The CoP expansion in particular was a blast.  Brutally hard, especially if you did the missions at launch before they started adjusting the difficulty, but really rewarding to finally beat them.  It was a hellish, grindy game in a lot of ways, but I loved the world and the art and storyline stuff, and enjoying the content with friends made it worthwhile.

Curious to see what they do with FFXIV.  Applied for the beta.  We shall see.

[01101010]

http://www.ffxivcore.com/topic/4356-dengeki-playstation-march-26-2010/?s=b2a9aaa52bdfadbdad0b5b8b248ceebe

Some small nuggets of info.

Gladiator: Defender of the weak and defeater of the strong. He is the party’s greatest defense. For all-around players.
WAR
Pugilist: The front-line brawler. The pugilist needs to think on his feet to control his stances. He’s the party’s jump-into-the-fray role. Made for people who don’t sweat the small stuff.
MNK
Lancer: A physical fighter who attacks from a distance, the lancer must have the power to make decisions based on the situation. The party’s last line of defense. For the tactical player.
DRG
Marauder: A powerful, overpowering, macho attacker. The trump card in battle. Made for those who want the most glorious parts of the battle.
DRK
Archer: The sniper who watches the battle from afar and waits for his chance to strike. The party’s shortstop. For people who love being alone.
RNG
Conjurer:The support role who can change his role in battle from attacker to defender to healer based on the situation. For those who like to be in control.
RDM
Thaumaturge: The party’s strategist that controls everything in the field through status-changing magic. For those who like to plan out their battles.
BRD

At least it sounds like those classes.

edit: for the classes..

[Velorath]

Kinda disagree with the two caster classes in that more detailed descriptions don't really make them seem like RDM or BRD.  Also it's interesting that out of all the classes they've announced so far, there isn't a pure healing class.

[K9]

Blacksmith and Miner sound like terrible classes.