Comments from the Devs

**TacoTaru** · 2012-09-26 12:18

Originally Posted by Ohemgee

Wait what? I read that the PS3 version of 2.0 will be in beta test by the end of this year. But you're saying the PC version of 2.0 won't be live until next year?

*flips table*

The first alpha for 2.0 isn't even starting until Nov 11th and that's going to be JP only. Depending on how long each alpha phase is (I think they said they want at least 4, more if necesary?) we may not even start beta until late this year/early next year.

@Gokulo I meant more that I hope they aren't posting this and later translating as a "here's more news from the flood!" type ordeal.

**xopher** · 2012-09-26 12:25

Originally Posted by Ohemgee

Wait what? I read that the PS3 version of 2.0 will be in beta test by the end of this year. But you're saying the PC version of 2.0 won't be live until next year?

*flips table*

PS3 and PC of ARR are launching simultaneously so... yeah.

**Gokulo** · 2012-09-26 13:05

On the new launcher:

Greetings,

We had a word with the UI team in regards to the launcher for A Realm Reborn. We'll be creating a brand new launcher and when compared to the current version's launcher where download speeds were in constant flux, the speeds will be equalized and depend on the specs of the PC you are using. So rest assured that this new launcher will be very efficient when it comes to patching.

**xopher** · 2012-09-26 13:15

Originally Posted by Gokulo

On the new launcher:

That doesn't make any goddamn sense.

Depends on the specs of your PC? What, other than your NIC, has anything to do with network transfer speeds?

Even with your NIC, no one is going to have one that's below 10/100 speed. Hardly any ISPs can saturate that, let alone some game client downloader.

**Burningthought** · 2012-09-26 13:24

Originally Posted by TacoTaru

The first alpha for 2.0 isn't even starting until Nov 11th and that's going to be JP only. Depending on how long each alpha phase is (I think they said they want at least 4, more if necesary?) we may not even start beta until late this year/early next year.

@Gokulo I meant more that I hope they aren't posting this and later translating as a "here's more news from the flood!" type ordeal.

I still don't understand this, what was all of that talk about it happening at the end of this month at gamescon?

**ArchDizzle** · 2012-09-26 13:30

Bad translation instead of PC they meant depends on your internet connection?

**Gokulo** · 2012-09-26 14:01

Originally Posted by ArchDizzle

Bad translation instead of PC they meant depends on your internet connection?

I think this basically.

@Burningthought Yoshi said @TGS that the first Alpha will start after the game goes down.

**Kurokikaze** · 2012-09-26 15:15

Yeah almost positive they meant network connection.

**Croy** · 2012-09-26 16:17

Originally Posted by Gokulo

I think this basically.

@Burningthought Yoshi said @TGS that the first Alpha will start after the game goes down.

Did Yoshida state that or did the Magazine? I seem to remember it being a little blurb when talking about the new trailer and it wasn't accompanied as if it was new info like it was already established nor did it seem like they had talked to Yoshida itself. It does feel like it got delayed (since we haven't heard about the new client going out) and we are at the end of September, but I think we need to wait for it be 'confirmed' coming in November since it wasn't directly stated by Yoshida and it might have been a case of info lost in translation (between the magazine and Yoshida).

**miokomioko** · 2012-09-26 21:31

blurb

Currently, when converting high quality equipment into materia, there are no merits or bonuses for doing so. We would like to change this system and reward the use of HQ equipment in materia conversion in A Realm Reborn.

An example that we can talk about that was suggested by some of you, is we are looking into slightly increasing the rate in which higher tier materia can be created when converting HQ equipment or equipment with materia Melded to it, into materia.

While reviewing the battle balance in A Realm Reborn, we will be looking into the benefits of HQ food. This is to ensure your highest quality dishes will rightfully power and inspire any hungry soul.

and for the morons:

We're planning to adjust the overall battle balance with the understanding that ammunition will be eliminated from the game, so it's not like when we eliminate ammo, we won't make any changes and leave archers and bards damage as it is. Likewise, for carpenters, we will be making adjustments so you will be able to level-up even without crafting arrows.

**Kurokikaze** · 2012-09-26 22:55

I don't even get why people were asking that... It's such an obvious outcome of removing ammo. Fucking forums...

**Niiro** · 2012-09-27 00:02

I don't get why removing arrows would at all be a big deal for CRP.

I can't say I ever gave a crap about what kind of profit margin they made but it couldn't have been much and it's not like you can't level every craft to 50 for free already.

**miokomioko** · 2012-09-27 00:08

Of all my DoH levels, I don't think I've ever used an arrow/arrow part recipe for exp.

**Kurokikaze** · 2012-09-27 00:22

Originally Posted by miokomioko

Of all my DoH levels, I don't think I've ever used an arrow/arrow part recipe for exp.

You're right you don't. But thats how you leveled woodworking in XI! OMG.

**Gokulo** · 2012-09-27 00:44

JP dev:

Good evening,

Thank you for bringing up many questions. I'll answer a few from the ones asked.

Originally Posted by Teiler

In ARR DH won't be gone right?

Yes, it won't be gone.

Originally Posted by Teiler

Are there any gear which you can obtain from current version?

Aside from the items being deleted in ARR although the method of obtaining or timing may change the items obtainable in current version will be available in ARR as well.

We will announce the details on the Topics so please wait for that one.

Originally Posted by ff14men

I'm wondering to create item A, will you need to have the recipe for A to create it.? Or can you create it as long as you have the materials needed to craft A? How did that work? (this one was answered before but I think he can't find that answer from the reps so checking once again)

In ARR you will only be able to craft from recipes you have in your crafting notebook

They still remember about the list!

**Niiro** · 2012-09-27 00:58

In ARR you will only be able to craft from recipes you have in your crafting notebook

Hm... has there been greater detail about this?

I get the feeling "recipes" will either be simple to access/acquire (in which case I'd wonder what the point was) or something really stupid is coming.

**Cichy** · 2012-09-27 01:29

Probably will be like now where you can get a recipe after you finish a leve, meh either way

**miokomioko** · 2012-09-27 01:33

I always liked that idea. It would give crafters a reason to do more leves or at least a variety of them... perhaps each unique leve might reward a specific recipe, encouraging people to be a little diverse instead of spamming the nearest in-town one. You know, give some purpose to the red stamp they put on completed leves.

Also, good to know that there will be no items in ARR that are simply unobtainable because of the version number... although "Dated" shit sounds like it would be an exception to this.

**Sephiroth** · 2012-09-27 04:36

The problem with receiving recipes for completing leves is you have to deal with the RNG. If they can make it so you never get a duplicate recipe it wouldn't be too bad because eventually you'd get them all. But this is SE.

**Thiefami** · 2012-09-27 06:27

Originally Posted by Niiro

Hm... has there been greater detail about this?

I get the feeling "recipes" will either be simple to access/acquire (in which case I'd wonder what the point was) or something really stupid is coming.

nix that I guess plans have changed

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