Comments from the Devs

[blythe]

Eh. So basically a new player starting now (not that there are any, but hypothetically) can just get to level 30, talk to an NPC and get a mount that's essentially equal to a personal chocobo without going through all that running around bullshit? I'm jealous, tbh

[miokomioko]

I had assumed that the Garleans had maybe captured and/or were using the Primals themselves, containing them in their massive dreadnaught airship... and they were released when the large dragon took it down over Silvertear. I figured Garleans were essentially cleaning up the mess with their simultaneous war marching as well as the social engineering by spreading rumor that the Primals are all bad and that no one should ever summon them.

[Enygma55]

Goobue mount will probably be restricted to having a chocobo pass first or the NPC won't even talk to you.

NPC : You can't even control a lowly chocobo, how do you plan on controlling such a wild beast !?

You : Charizard, I choose YOU !

[vadre]

I have a feeling the ascians are going to play a larger role (they were specifically mentioned by a gm on the forums mentioning future story despite only having a tiny amount of screen time so far), perhaps relating to the "cloying stench of shadow" mentioned by that garlean guy.

There have been mentions that the garleans are harvesting crystals to summon their own primal too. I expect that's a mention for the future implementation of Odin though

[Cichy]

Eh. So basically a new player starting now (not that there are any, but hypothetically) can just get to level 30, talk to an NPC and get a mount that's essentially equal to a personal chocobo without going through all that running around bullshit? I'm jealous, tbh

From what I remember chocobos will be also personal companions which will fight along with you. I know there are 2 different armor sets for each nations choco that are coming out in 1.21. I dont think the gobbue will ever get beyond just a mount like the chocos will.

[Burningthought]

Eh. So basically a new player starting now (not that there are any, but hypothetically) can just get to level 30, talk to an NPC and get a mount that's essentially equal to a personal chocobo without going through all that running around bullshit? I'm jealous, tbh

Now that you mention it, that is a lot of bullshit. I spent like 6hrs running around to get my chocobo.

[miokomioko]

Again, the chocobo will eventually be more than a simple mount. Accessorizing, fighting, breeding, selling, racing? The goobbue is just a simple show-off mount as a thank you for those who payed monthly fees before the game was done being revamped.

[Seravi Edalborez]

Could be possible that the goob has combat functions, but then will magitek armor also function as a mount-combat-buddy?

[Charismatic]

Could be possible that the goob has combat functions, but then will magitek armor also function as a mount-combat-buddy?

Its fucking Magitek Armor... it better have a combat usage.

[Spider-Dan]

Eh. So basically a new player starting now (not that there are any, but hypothetically) can just get to level 30, talk to an NPC and get a mount that's essentially equal to a personal chocobo without going through all that running around bullshit? I'm jealous, tbh

Where have the devs said that the goobbue quest will be a straight talk-and-take? I haven't seen anything to eliminate the possibility of another magnificent fetch quest.

Additionally, if you're in a position to get the goobbue, you've already completed the most difficult and tedious quest of all. It's called, "Finance SE while they string you along on a game they've already admitted they are killing off in less than a year."

[miokomioko]

"Finance SE while they string you along on a game they've already admitted they are killing off in less than a year."

Killing off? Ok, guy.

[Dakin]

Where have the devs said that the goobbue quest will be a straight talk-and-take? I haven't seen anything to eliminate the possibility of another magnificent fetch quest.

Additionally, if you're in a position to get the goobbue, you've already completed the most difficult and tedious quest of all. It's called, "Finance SE while they string you along on a game they've already admitted they are killing off in less than a year."

Hey gang, wanted to drop in a few tidbits about the impending release of the Goobbue mount! In regards to how to obtain the mount, it's going involve speaking with an NPC with a character above level 30 which will then give you an item to call the Goobbue.

Sounds like straight talk-and-take to me, which is what it should be considering this is a purely aesthetic addition. I will ride around on Codytwo and enjoy it.

I didn't know that relaunching a game equates to a delayed abortion, but I come to these boards to learn, and apparently I learned something today.

Go Niners.

[Asai]

What all is 1.20b supposed to entail beyond the goobbue?

[Cichy]

What all is 1.20b supposed to entail beyond the goobbue?

Wont know till tomorrow, SE doesn't like to share.

[Seravi Edalborez]

Most a and especially b patches are pretty barren; I doubt it's much more than goob, some bug fixes, and maybe that current issue where you can't use buy-from-list from inside the markets.

[Asai]

Boo. I'd remembered them saying shit about crafting fixes and such but that must be 1.21.

[Rocl]

Fixes to Alchemy and Cooking are planned for 1.21 afaik.

[Rocl]

It also seems Ifrit was first spotted in Thanalan 8 summers ago, but that may or may not be the first appearance of Primals? The Mythril Eye article (which I reread after reading this new one) mentions Leviathan and Titan being killed "a handful of summers ago" only to return etc.

The Tragic Ride of Ouranos

Allow me, if you will, to venture some hundred years into the past, as I recount for you today a tale of bravery, loyalty, and heroism the likes of which our Eorzea has not seen since. The date is 1468 of the Sixth Astral Era. The forces of Ala Mhigo have crossed the Velodyna River, whose waters form the border with neighboring Gridania, and now claim dominion over the East Shroud. With its invasion into these lands sacred to the forestborn, Ala Mhigo, a garrison state known for its jingoism and expansionist ambitions, sparks what will come to be known as the Autumn War.

But Gridania would not be made to stand alone for long. The following year, the three nations of Limsa Lominsa, Ul’dah, and Ishgard—keepers of the watch over Mhigo’s hegemonic belligerence—would dispatch reinforcements to the embattled area. By joining their might to that of Gridania, an alliance is formed, and the Ala Mhigan offensive is stifled.

Serving in the last altercation of the Autumn War, the Second Battle of the Shroud, is a young Elezen knight of Ishgard by the name of Beltrant Durendaire and his spirited warbird, Ouranos. Riding alone on a routine scouting, Beltrant discovers a flying column of Ala Mhigan infantry and archers on a clandestine march devised to maneuver wide of the allied front and flank it. But he, too, is discovered by the enemy, and before he can spur Ouranos to bolt, an Ala Mhigan volley of death rains down upon them.

For every ten archers who miss their mark is one who strikes true, and in the blink of an eye both rider and mount are riddled with arrows. Somehow, in spite of his wounds, Ouranos finds the strength to break into a full gallop, and only narrowly escapes the enemy’s grasp. And then the true miracle—from some inner fount of unending will and love, Ouranos, guided by instinct alone, bears Beltrant back to the allied camp, miraculously keeping his unconscious and near-death master in the saddle the entire way. The life of Ser Beltrant saved, he makes known the movements of the enemy flying column, and by his report the allied forces avoid encirclement at the hands of the Ala Mhigans, and in turn execute a counteroffensive that would turn the tide of battle and eventually deliver one of the most monumental victories in Eorzean history. Sadly, Ouranos would not know the victory for which he was solely responsible. The wounds suffered and the toll exacted by the return journey would prove too much for the bird—indeed for any bird—and mere moments after seeing his master back to the safety of camp, Ouranos collapsed, never to rise again.


Chocobo Barding Soon to Come?
Despite grievous wounds, it is thought that it was a single arrow to the side of the breast which in the end claimed the life of Ouranos. A single, crudely made arrow. One among a hundred. Such an insignificant thing to claim so grand and noble a life. Determined never to see such a tragedy repeated, the armorers of Naldiq & Vymelli’s have created a new set of barding from the fires of their forges. It weighs heavy on the heart to think that such armor may have perhaps saved the life of Ouranos, whose self-sacrifice born of loyalty saved the lives of so many others.

I have it on good word that designs for the new barding, which was commissioned by the Maelstrom of Limsa Lominsa, are now complete, and mounts are already being outfitted with the first batch crafted for testing in the field. Should the results prove favorable, Naldiq & Vymelli’s will begin mass production.

From what I have heard, the barding is ingeniously devised so as to protect the vital areas of the body and head, yet without hindering the speed or movements of the chocobo. Moreover, there are slated to be a variety of forms to appeal to as wide an aesthetic range as possible. It would seem we are finally drawing near the day when the heavily armored chocobo will at last be a reality—albeit it one hundred years too late.

http://static.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl...g02.png?_v=836

CHOCOBO ARMOUR CONFIRMED FOR 1.20B???

y'know I don't know where the hell to post Lodestone updates for discussion but mainly I wanted to talk more about the Ifrit thing

[shidobu]

3 different sets of armors... wonder how many guild points all this is gonna cost.

And Lol @ the blade on the head on the bird to the right.

Fuck goobuesss gimme my armor!

[Kurokikaze]

They need better ways to get GC points...