http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...6d3b05277e1c40

During the times listed below, we will be performing an update on the FINAL FANTASY XIV Lodestone.

[Date & Time]
From Dec. 12, 2010 22:00 to Dec. 13, 2010 01:00 (PST)

[Affected Service]
- The FINAL FANTASY XIV Lodestone

[Important Update Details]
* Linkshell Page
Linkshell pages have been added as a way to allow linkshell members to better communicate with one another. Linkshell pages feature a complete list of linkshell members as well as a forum that could be used for anything from scheduling in-game events to general communication. Any member of a linkshell can create new posts or replies. Posts can be set to public or private, with public posts allowing for users not in the linkshell to post replies.
* Administrative privileges of forums will be given to the linkshell master and leaders.
* Each thread may contain up to a maximum of 1000 comments.

To view a linkshell page, log in to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Lodestone and mouseover the newly added "Linkshell" option on the "My Site" menu. This will display a list of linkshells to which you belong. Then simply select the linkshell page you wish to view.
* In some cases, it may take time for newly created linkshells or changes in membership status to be updated on the FINAL FANTASY XIV Lodestone.
* To access "My Site" you must first log in to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Lodestone. Click the "Log in" button in the upper left corner of the page to do so.

* Blog Search
Searching blogs by World and by language is now possible.
The "Character Search" button has been replaced by an advanced search button. Clicking it will take users to a page where World and language options are available as parameters for a blog search. The New Posts portion of a user's My Site page can also be set to display entries using these same World and language settings.

* History
The time stamp is no longer displayed on other characters' histories.

* Other
Other general issues have been addressed.

* Future Updates
The following updates are planned for the near future:

- Activity filters
Users will be able to filter activities to show only blogs, comments, or posts made by them.

- Linkshell Profile
Users will be able to create a profile for their linkshells to be displayed at the top of the linkshell page.
The linkshell profile may include a variety of information, including aims and aspirations, or a freely written statement declaring the very essence of your linkshell philosophy.
Linkshell page searches will also be possible, allowing users to search through linkshell profiles.
Seems to match up with what we had with FFXI. Want to see more features. Still I doubt any linkshells will be using it. (The blog stuff is used a lot though.)

The removal of timestamps on the achievements is interesting. Might have receive some complaints from Japan.