Dev Tracker

[Dooom]

"We have come upon new rmt methods for fishing on 14, and are safeguarding against them on 11"

Sounds like they know which game has a future? :3

[Esvedium]

People still RMT for gil in xi? Do people really find it so hard to make money in this game, still? That's . . . I don't know how to properly express my "o_Oa".

I know whole characters get bought and sold, but gil? Really?

[Kaslo]

This game has an in game economy?

[Therin]

This game has an in game economy?

Yeah, it's what people use to buy and sell spots in Fell Cleave parties. I think it's useless otherwise.

[Alkimi]

As always, we appreciate all the feedback you all provide regarding Abyssea.

We spoke to the development team in regards to all your questions about [dev]1003.

To start, we would like you all to keep in mind the FINAL FANTASY XI 2011 Roadmap where we showed that we have continuous adjustments planned for Abyssea in the future. While the portions that we would like to adjust are by no means small in number, due to the fact that there are some things we would like to add after monitoring their implementation, as well as those that take a bit more time to implement, we will be releasing adjustments gradually.

Also, currently Empyrean armor has become the most powerful equipment, but as an ultimate goal we are planning to add numerous items so that you can select what you wear depending on the situation and slot. This is similar to when the level cap was 75 and you have Relic, Salvage, Einherjar, and Limbus-related gear to utilize.

Now, for the good stuff:

•Additional Methods of Obtaining Empyrean +1 Seals
With the new battlefields that will be added, players will have another venue in which to obtain +1 seals. With this factored in, the chance of obtaining seals in order from highest to lowest will be notorious monsters first, followed by the new battlefields, and lastly quests.

There will be two tiers of battlefields, one for a 3 person party and another for a 6 person party. By taking on a battlefield the possibility of obtaining +1 seals are as follows: 0-1 for the 3 person party battle and 1-2 for the 6 person party battle. While you cannot aim for specific seal rewards, we will make it possible to select which battlefield you can attempt depending on what job and slot you would like to obtain.

•Obtaining Seals via Quests
While adjustments are not being made during the upcoming version update, in regards to repeatable quests specifically, we would like to make adjustments to the necessity of having to leave and re-enter the area. We also plan to adjust quests where the reward may not necessarily be equal to the level of difficulty required. Due to the fact that we’ll need to adjust each quest individually, making changes all at once will be quite difficult; however, we would like to start making adjustments a bit at a time.

•Additional Methods of Obtaining Empyrean +2 Items
Due to the fact that it was a bit difficult to completely solve everything during the upcoming version update, this is something that we would like to continue working on in the future. We’re working diligently so that disputes arising from heavy congestion can be avoided.

•Notorious Monsters’ Weaknesses
For the upcoming version update, we are only making adjustments to blue magic, however, we would like to continue to make adjustments to magic and weapon skills in the future. At any rate, we plan to make adjustments on the basis that no job will become the be-all end-all.

•Empyrean Feet
We are not making adjustments for this during the upcoming version update, but there is a possibility that take some form of action in the future and are continuing to look into this. Currently, compared to other equipment slots, Empyrean feet are definitely harder to obtain; however, we will be thinking about this carefully as to not lower the difficulty excessively.

Just hoping that the battlefields have other drops, if it's just seals then they've clearly listened too much to the morons complaining that seals are too hard to get, and it's set out to be an utter waste.

[Dooom]

Bit about the feet is a head-scratcher to me. Are they somehow implying it's hard to get 20k cruor/1k credits/1.5k notes/25k cruor? The randomness of gold boxes is absurd compared to how easy it is to acquire other base items, even once you have the right level of lights.

[jimbobsonofgod]

Currently, compared to other equipment slots, Empyrean feet are definitely harder to obtain

Bit about the feet is a head-scratcher to me. Are they somehow implying it's hard to get 20k cruor/1k credits/1.5k notes/25k cruor? The randomness of gold boxes is absurd compared to how easy it is to acquire other base items, even once you have the right level of lights.

ummm probably should re-read that >.<

[Siatdiat]

ummm probably should re-read that >.<

Cleaved bats by myself for about 8 hours yesterday. I got dnc blu sam and drg feet. Already had all attowha feet spending an allnighter on the weekend cleaving for those. randomly got all the base feet i could ever want from Mis. Literally this is the last base feet I will need, and not waiting a month to get them. I will probably spend all my free time in the next week getting them. I'm currently 8/8 +1 seals and 4/6 +2 stones, and will have the last 2 very soon. Someone I know spent about a week solo farming their whm boots. Shit is stupid, technically I could get my friend on mnk, his wife, his mule, and my mule, and farm Lokis kaftans for everyone by killing during blunt time. SO, can get a very nice body piece for 3 players and 2 mules in one afternoon, while it randomly can take weeks to get a base feet that isn't even a great piece for all jobs.

Hope they don't accidentally make it too easy and stuff, sheesh.

Edit: quoted wrong post, but you know what I'm commenting on -_-

[Dooom]

ummm probably should re-read that >.<

Was refering to the part in the official statement, about SE not wanting feet to be "too easy".

Someone I know spent about a week solo farming their whm boots.

Aye, someone in my LS is trying to dual box several of his base AF feet, think he's been at it for about 10 days now during afternoons, and still doesn't have the two pieces he set out to get, despite doing lights, keeping up time etc.

[Lyramion]

Ya our group was missing COR and DRG feet for most of the time it took us to get from nooby little seal hunters to jewel hogs. Only reason we have them now is that LS mates got them to drop randomly...with 5 minutes in between the drops... and ppl were able to bolt to Vunkerl.

[Guitarman]

If the devs would have been this open and willing to listen/talk with us years ago, ffxi would be a much more populated game than it is now...

Oh well, better late than never, etc.

[6souls]

"In regards to your questions, we are just going to rewrite our answers in most vague way we can yet still implying there is still something left to be said."

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Siatdiat]

If the devs would have been this open and willing to listen/talk with us years ago, ffxi would be a much more populated game than it is now...

Oh well, better late than never, etc.

Still plenty of shit fucked up that shows that whether they listen or not, its proven they aren't very good at balance and I don't think they ever will be.

[Eleven19]

Still plenty of shit fucked up that shows that whether they listen or not, its proven they aren't very good at balance and I don't think they ever will be.

On that topic, I kinda wonder if its even possible to 'balance' all the job classes. I mean, there's 20 different jobs.. the majority of them melee DD's, right? And you're normally dealing with a party of 6 or less these days, meaning you can't really balance all of them relative to the others as if they're all trying to work together at the same time... if uh that makes sense.

I dunno. Do most MMO's have a decent balance between their job classes? We seem to find ourselves discussing things like "How can we balance PLD to work ... uh at all again" or "X job is too overpowered". Are there just too many job classes to find niches for all of them? And.. are some of those niches even relevant?

[Greatguardian]

And.. are some of those niches even relevant?

This is basically what it comes down to. Most all of the jobs have at least one good, solid niche. The thing is some of those niches are completely irrelevant, or are only ideal to use in situations or strategies which are themselves less than ideal.

[MaachaQ]

New post on the JP forums, Shami getting new orbs:

edit: added translations. BC names are probably wrong, but all else should be correct.

[Khajit]

[dev1014] New Battlefields

[dev1014] New Battlefields

The NPC Shami in Port Jeuno will accept Kindred’s Crests and High Kindred’s Crests.
New Burning Circle Notorious Monster (BCNM) battlefields will be added.
These battlefields may be accessed by trading a set number of crests to Shami in return for one of the orbs from the list below.

Orb Type Cost Location Battlefield Name Restrictions
Phobos Orb Kindred's Crest
× 30 Horlais Peak Kindergarten Cap Level: Any
Time: 15 min.
Members: 3
Waughroon Shrine The Palborough
Project Level: Any
Time: 15 min.
Members: 3
Balga's Dais The V Formation Level: Any
Time: 15 min.
Members: 3
Deimos Orb Kindred's Crest
× 50 Horlais Peak Last Orc-Shunned
Hero Level: Any
Time: 30 min.
Members: 6
Waughroon Shrine Shell Shocked Level: Any
Time: 30 min.
Members: 6
Balga's Dais Avian Apostates Level: Any
Time: 30 min.
Members: 6
Chamber of
Oracles Dragon Scales Level: Any
Time: 30 min.
Members: 6
Sacrificial
Chamber Whom Wilt
Thou Call Level: Any
Time: 30 min.
Members: 6

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If you wish to discuss or submit feedback on this topic, please use the [dev1014] tag.

[Spira]

We're removing the "50/50" chance of making it to Kirin in the next version update. From then on, it'll be 100%. KIRIN FOR EVERYONE!

(Am I the only one that got Sesame Street vibes from the subject of the thread?)

hahaha lol. about time.

Think of how cool it would've been if we hadn't said anything and next week when the patch notes went up you guys would be all "omg mind blown!" and "get out of my head, SE!" and such. Ah well, next time.

Thanks for the welcome back... but we haven't gone anywhere!

lol..

if Sky is getting system improvements like this I really hope the same goes for Zeni

[Salmijr]

Quick, everyone get those boost macros ready again! ohwait....

[Scythiroth]

The way they worded those updates amused me greatly.