Moblin Maze Mongers Set to Open for Business in Jeuno! (14/11/2008)

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FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site

Looks to be the custom dungeons they were talkin about a while back.

[Xanthe]

Now people can quit the QQing about no updates, eh?

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When a nondescript manhole first popped up one day on the streets of Jeuno, none of us gave it more than a passing glance. Little did we suspect it would be the gateway to a subterranean world of adventure and riches...

Today we get up close and personal with the industrious Moblin entrepreneur whose new business venture is set to take Vana'diel by storm. Your intrepid reporter Finleen has the exclusive scoop with Maze Mongers President and CEO Goldagrik right here!

Feeling lost in the maze of life? Let Moblin Maze Mongers build the labyrinth of your dreams!
We're here today in downtown Jeuno to bring you an exclusive interview with Goldagrik, the pioneering mind behind Moblin Maze Mongers!
He spoke with us about his company's vision and the made-to-order mazes that are sure to delight adventurers across the realm.

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- Er, why don't you start by telling our readers a little bit about yourself, uh...sir.

"What'cha starin' at, missy?
Never seen a Moblin dressed like me before?
No wonder, 'cause yer speakin' to none other than Goldagrik—visionary among Moblins and the brilliant business mind behind Maze Mongers, Inc., purveyor o' the most marvelous made-t'-order mazes!"

- So what exactly are these mazes you build?

"What are they!?
Only the most devious, diabolical labyrinths you've ever laid yer pretty eyes upon, lovin'ly crafted t'each customer's demanding specifications!"

- Designing a maze sounds terribly complicated...

Ohoho...fear not!
Every Maze Monger customer will be provided with a Maze Tabula, y'see here? Just use one o' these to make a scale model o' yer dream dungeon and our expert artisans will take care o' the rest!"

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- That certainly sounds simple enough! So did you have any trouble clearing the Grand Duchy's notoriously strict "Building codes?

Building codes? Not sure I follow ye, missy.
Y'see, our mazes are built underground—under the ocean floor, no less.
We Moblins have been drillin' down there for ages without worryin' 'bout no building codes.
Our customers give us an order, we build 'em a maze, simple as that.
How they use it ain't none o' our concern."

- The construction time you advertise seems awfully short for such a massive architectural undertaking...

"Look, us Moblins have been diggin' and delvin' in Movalpolos since yer granddaddy's granddaddy was in diapers. If ye can't trust us, who can ye trust? Eh?
Precision architecture. Comprehensive maintenance. Safe and secure, with limitless possibilities! The perfect maze—of the adventurer, by the adventurer, and for the adventurer."

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- But won't the expenses put a strain on adventurers' coinpurses?

"Thought ye'd never ask!
Fortunately, my lovely secretary Chatnachoq is here t'educate our potential customers about Moblin Maze Mongers' three guarantees."

"Yes sir, Mr. Goldagrik, sir...

1) Challenging mazes for the self-improvement-minded adventurer!
2) Delightful mazes that will attract scores of challengers (and admission fees for their owners)!
3) Profitable mazes with piles of treasure to be had!"

- Well, I guess these mazes will offer something for everyone!

"Ye got that right!
So what'dya say, adventurers?
Won't ye be the first t'order yer own private maze with Moblin Maze Mongers?
Act quickly, and we'll even throw in a special limited-time offer! Yes, that's right—
(lengthy sales pitch deleted –ed.)
Now there's a deal ye can't refuse! So what're ye waitin' for?"

- Well, uh, I guess that concludes our interview. Thanks for your time, Mr. Goldagrik!

Illustration: Mitsuhiro Arita


This is just a taste of what's in store for adventurers when Moblin Maze Mongers opens for business for next month. Interested parties should make plans to visit the Chocobo Stables in Lower Jeuno for the grand opening!

(Interview by Vana'diel Tribune reporter Finleen)

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[spooky]

Post details plz, websence, etc.

[sleekmotorwurkz]

No text?
No pics?

Oh yea... obligatory "there isnt a 14th month"

[MaachaQ]

This sounds very promissing, make money for the creator and possible rewards within the dungeon itself...

Eagerly awaiting more news.

[Dohorehn]

I was wondering how they were going to execute this system. Looks promising. I wonder if all the dungeons will 'look' the same, since they're just caverns deep underground, lol.

Regardless... DRILL, BABY, DRILL!

[ronin sparthos]

Sounds like build your own Nyzul Isle with the whole "We dig underwater 'n such" or perhaps it will use zones in WoTG.

Gonna remain skeptical of it because last time i got excited about something off the beaten path that was supposed to have rewards (Pankration), we got 3 HQ Beastmen hats and that was that.

Anyways, i expect to see someone talking about building their own bird camp with a Mantelet soon.

[Reapz]

Has potential, hopefully they dont fuck it up

[JigglyJam]

AWWWWWW SHIIIIIIIIT


I guess it sounds okay, they'll probably have huge and lame restrictions though.

[shukuffxi]

Hoping for Nyzul v2 with some twist (the build it yourself part), but i'm betting we're gonna see a lot of Bone Earrings and Copper Hairpins!

[The Stig]

Haha oh shit this finally came to light...

Gonna remain skeptical of it because last time i got excited about something off the beaten path that was supposed to have rewards (Pankration), we got 3 HQ Beastmen hats and that was that.

Yes this is what I feel:

Custom Hauberk Rare/Ex (it's red!)
[Body] All Races
DEF: 53
In custom dungeon: STR +10 DEX +10 Accuracy +15
Attack +15
Evasion -10
Lv. 73 WAR / DRK / BST


To sum up, AWESOME items to be released but only works in these dungeons =p

[kayn]

I have this terrible feeling this is going to go the way of chocobo racing and pankration... but I REALLY HOPE I'M WRONG!

[ronin sparthos]

Hoping for Nyzul v2 with some twist (the build it yourself part), but i'm betting we're gonna see a lot of Bone Earrings and Copper Hairpins!

Welcome to Floor 1.
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey look, its Fafnir!"

Welcome to Floor 2.
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey... its Fafnir again!"

Welcome to Floor 3
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey.... its Fafnir..........again."


"Isnt my dungeon fun guys?!"

[kayn]

Welcome to Floor 1.
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey look, its Fafnir!"

Welcome to Floor 2.
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey... its Fafnir again!"

Welcome to Floor 3
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey.... its Fafnir..........again."


"Isnt my dungeon fun guys?!"

Welcome to Floor 4
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
Hey.... its Gurfurlur the Menacing!......AWE CRAP.

[Achika]

Wonder how long until someone makes the obligatory killer bunny maze?

[Hosom]

Sounds cool, but there's no doubt they'll find a way to mess it up.

[Tomino]

Challenging mazes for the self-improvement-minded adventurer!

i like the mention of "self improve", this could really means you can build your own merit party spot. 6 people gathering and each making a dungeon for 30 min would still bring abou t 3 hours of instanced merits. wow.

as for HNM, quite sure you'll have to stick to their original loot pool, so they either allow us to put Faffy or it will be nyzul and nothing more.

anyway, sweet news

[The Stig]

Welcome to Floor 1.
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey look, its Fafnir!"

Welcome to Floor 2.
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey... its Fafnir again!"

Welcome to Floor 3
Objective: Defeat Enemy Leader
"Hey.... its Fafnir..........again."


"Isnt my dungeon fun guys?!"

This reminds me of most amateur Pokemon battles I had when I attended some Pokemon Event in like 2000 (when Gold/Silver was the rage):

My team consisted of no legendaries and an "Umbreon" tank

Most of my matches went: Mew, Mew2, Legendary Bird/Dog x3, that fire bird in Gold and that flying whale in Silver

It took me 4 matches to get extremely bored (I was whipping them...)



Judging by the majority of the playerbase, I'd hate to see it turn into what you described. A lot of them are sheep ...

[Toth]

Hmm...this looks like it has potential to be a ton of fun. Looking forward to this

[Changz]

There's at least a good month's worth of entertainment in this, even if it sucks. 2 if its kind of interesting, and the sky is the limit if its remotely rewarding.