FINAL FANTASY XI Update (Jan. 18)

[Jeryhn]

At the following time, we performed a version update of FINAL FANTASY XI.

* This update consists of a version upgrade of the client program for the PlayStation(R) 2 version ("Windows" and Xbox 360 versions will not be updated). When you press the play button after the time stated below, the version upgrade will begin automatically. Please follow the instructions on the screen.

[Affected Period]
Jan. 18, 2008 1:00 (PST)

[Affected Services]
FINAL FANTASY XI

[Important Update Details]
- A preventive measure has been implemented for the game freeze that sometimes occur by speaking to NPCs in Aht Urhgan Whitegate. (Playstation(R) 2 version only)

Maybe now I don't need to reset my system when I want to get Sanction. Whoopie.

[Jedimasta]

At the following time, we performed a version update of FINAL FANTASY XI.

* This update consists of a version upgrade of the client program for the PlayStation(R) 2 version ("Windows" and Xbox 360 versions will not be updated). When you press the play button after the time stated below, the version upgrade will begin automatically. Please follow the instructions on the screen.

[Affected Period]
Jan. 18, 2008 1:00 (PST)

[Affected Services]
FINAL FANTASY XI

[Important Update Details]
- A preventive measure has been implemented for the game freeze that sometimes occur by speaking to NPCs in Aht Urhgan Whitegate. (Playstation(R) 2 version only)

Maybe now I don't need to reset my system when I want to get Sanction. Whoopie.

Just remember they now have "fixed" the boats a good three times now.

[spooky]

[Important Update Details]
- A preventive measure has been implemented for the game freeze that sometimes occur by speaking to NPCs in Aht Urhgan Whitegate. (Playstation(R) 2 version only).
PS2 users are now unable to talk to these NPCs until we can investigate the matter.

lulz

[Tomiko]

I was gonna say "about god damn time" but then I saw Spooky's post.

Now I'm scared they removed Whitegate from the PS2 version as a "preventive measure".

[Thufir]

Lets see, so now I cant get Sanction, cant get AF out of storage, cant get new assualt tags, but that doesnt matter because i wont be able to use the 1 tag I have.

To stop you from possibly having any problems EVER we will now be erasing FFXI from your harddrive.

[spooky]

I was gonna say "about god damn time" but then I saw Spooky's post.
Now I'm scared they removed Whitegate from the PS2 version as a "preventive measure".

Mwahahaha, look what I've started.

[DAKPluto]

epic wooooshing

[Kayos]

Who needs a WOTG update when they can take 2 months to fix the NPC freeze issue on ps2 that they broke in the first place.

[Hanyoko]

I sure hope this next patch is going to be as epic as thier "cant worry about fixing current issues" seems to indicate.

[Nauq]

Where is the new "wings" rank equipment...

Where are the new WoG missions?!

Why have all my Campaign Ops except for Resource Procurement disappeared?

Why does SE suck?

[kuronosan]

Do you have what it takes to work at SE? Find out with this new hidden quiz I found on their site:


1. __________ Adjustments! (2/01/2008)

a. Job
b. Battle System
c. Campaign
d. Fish Ranking System

2. We will be ________ the two-handed weapon damage formula in the next update.

a. adjusting
b. raising
c. lowering
d. ignoring

3. Beastmasters will now be able to ____________ during _________.

a. heal their pets; battle
b. choose their monster skill; Sic
c. be effective; party-based missions
d. Charm; certain situations

4. Summoner elemental pacts have been added that now will allow the summoner to recover _______ while engaged with an enemy.

a. 8MP/tic when the elemental is out
b. 5MP/tic when the elemental is out
c. 3MP/3 tics when the elemental is out
d. 1MP/tic when the elemental is out

5. Dragoon wyverns will now have the ability to _________ while the Dragoon is resting HP.

a. donate part of their HP, using a new ability called "Soul Link"
b. flap their wings a little faster, due to a timing adjustment
c. cast restorative magic on party members
d. cast restorative magic on the Dragoon

6. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the HM Fafnir, we have decided to __________.

a. move the sword "Ridill" to an instanced fight and adjust the drop rate accordingly.
b. add the sword "Ridill" to the KS99 and Nyzul Isle equivalent NM treasure pools.
c. increase the difficulty of Fafnir to compensate for the higher number of level 75 players.
d. add a new Dragon Notorious Monster, who will drop a valuable yet useless item but be extremely difficult.

7. Since Einherjar isn't as successful as intended, we will examine ___________.

a. new ways to implement a similar system in the next expansion, leaving the current system undesirable to play.
b. how we can change the current system to make it more desirable to play.
c. new ways to avoid Odin's Zantetsuken attack.
d. nothing, but we will consider adjustments in the future after the new expansion is finished.

8. The issue where the Notorious Monster "Absolute Virtue" could not be killed ___________.

a. is working just as intended.
b. will be examined closely and fixed.
c. is non-existant.
d. will be addressed during our development team's exhibition match, after the next update.

9. To compensate for the lack of viable tanking characters during certain situations, we have decided to _________.

a. Give Dark Knights an ability that allows them to greatly raise defense while greatly lowering attack speed.
b. Give Samurai an ability that raises their chance to parry and evade, but lowers their defense and attack.
c. Give Monks an ability that raises chance to guard and evade, but lowers their attack speed and attack.
d. Give Red Mages magic that enhances their sword with Light Elemental Damage.

10. Finally, as incentive for the lack of Puppetmasters in Vana'diel, we have decided to __________.

a. Remove the job class from the game.
b. Remove the job class from the game.
c. Remove the job class from the game.
d. Adjust the rest of the job classes in the game so that Puppetmaster is more appealing.

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Answers: ONLY YOU KNOW!

[Alleya]

Where is the new "wings" rank equipment...

Where are the new WoG missions?!

Why have all my Campaign Ops except for Resource Procurement disappeared?

Why does SE suck?

Is this some kind of really bad joke?

[Murdock]

Where is the new "wings" rank equipment...

Where are the new WoG missions?!

Why have all my Campaign Ops except for Resource Procurement disappeared?

Why does SE suck?

these questions and more, all answered in the next.....or next.............or next version update.

[Moosey]

Where is the new "wings" rank equipment...

Where are the new WoG missions?!

Why have all my Campaign Ops except for Resource Procurement disappeared?

Why does SE suck?

these questions and more, all answered in the next.....or next.............or next version update.

We'll get the next update after the writer's strike is over, as I am sure that is the cause.

[Bleu]

We're only a couple of days away from hitting the two month mark of WoTG release without even any hint of an update.

[Kyreth]

Why have all my Campaign Ops except for Resource Procurement disappeared?

If nobody does them, there's no resources to make into supplies, no supplies to ship out to the forts, and in general everything else screeches to a halt from lack of raw materials.

Missions are clearly not infinite in number, unlike Assaults.

[Breemer]

1. d. Fish Ranking System Adjustments! (2/01/2008)

2. We will be b. raising the two-handed weapon damage formula in the next update. (only for samurai because they are the eastern god)

3. Beastmasters will now be able to d. charm during certain situations.

4. Summoner elemental pacts have been added that now will allow the summoner to recover d. 1MP/tic when the elemental is out while engaged with an enemy.

5. Dragoon wyverns will now have the ability to b. flap their wings a little faster, due to a timing adjustment while the Dragoon is resting HP.

6. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the HM Fafnir, we have decided to d. add a new Dragon Notorious Monster, who will drop a valuable yet useless item but be extremely difficult.

7. Since Einherjar isn't as successful as intended, we will examine d. nothing, but we will consider adjustments in the future after the new expansion is finished.

8. The issue where the Notorious Monster "Absolute Virtue" could not be killed a. is working just as intended.

9. To compensate for the lack of viable tanking characters during certain situations, we have decided to d. Give Red Mages magic that enhances their sword with Light Elemental Damage.

10. Finally, as incentive for the lack of Puppetmasters in Vana'diel, we have decided to d. Adjust the rest of the job classes in the game so that Puppetmaster is more appealing.


Did I win the game?

[Nauq]

Why have all my Campaign Ops except for Resource Procurement disappeared?

If nobody does them, there's no resources to make into supplies, no supplies to ship out to the forts, and in general everything else screeches to a halt from lack of raw materials.

Missions are clearly not infinite in number, unlike Assaults.

Uhmmm, why would Security, Offensive/Defensive, Intel Gathering, and Military Training ops all require resources...

[Tajin]

So much for solo content . I still would need the server to get off his/her lazy ass to do other Ops. And we all know where that leads with Astral Candy...

[Capo]

Why have all my Campaign Ops except for Resource Procurement disappeared?

If nobody does them, there's no resources to make into supplies, no supplies to ship out to the forts, and in general everything else screeches to a halt from lack of raw materials.

Missions are clearly not infinite in number, unlike Assaults.

Uhmmm, why would Security, Offensive/Defensive, Intel Gathering, and Military Training ops all require resources...

go play settlers to find out!