Voidwatch Test Server Findings

[Slycer]

I know it was noted elsewhere but might as well mention here that the next set of Voidwatch mobs is apparently a continuation of the white path - White tier IV, V, and VI (test server was updated with White Stratum Abyssites IV, V, and VI, previously just came up as blank). The areas come up under "Jeuno II" in the teleportation dialog from the Atmacite Refiner (I have no idea what an area like East Sarutabaruta has anything to do with Jeuno, but whatever). I assume E.Saru/S.Gusta/W.Ronf are IV, La Theine/Konschtat/Tahrongi are V, and Vunk/Fort KN/Grauberg are VI, but I don't think anyone has verified. Might also be the case that those last six areas are all on the same tier, since those are the past areas that correspond to those present zones, and the tier VI mobs haven't been added yet. They did say it was only the first part of chapter III, but there's no way to know whether the second part will be more Jeuno path mobs or some new path.

[Waku]

They could be evil and make VW completes nessesary for Last Stand access. That would rock. Given their habit of easymode everything else though, doubt this will be the case.

[Taint]

They could be evil and make VW completes nessesary for Last Stand access. That would rock. Given their habit of easymode everything else though, doubt this will be the case.

I'm sure there will be some reward for getting all the clears.

[cdgreg]

I'm sure there will be some reward for getting all the clears.

There's already a reward for Jeuno clear, 50k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


seriously though, i really hope there is a nice reward for full clear of all paths and mobs.

[Odin'sLaw]

There's already a reward for Jeuno clear, 50k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


seriously though, i really hope there is a nice reward for full clear of all paths and mobs.

its going to be a new earring! no that would be silly.....new belt!

[Goon]

I was bored and wanted to see what these new Tier 3 NMs were made of, however I only got as far as my meds took me since I was alone lol.

Ocythoe seems like a generic Harpy straight up. Casts Thunder spells and has Shock Spikes when it TPs/Casts. Spikes were doing 170ish, more annoying with the stun than anything. Defense seems rather average as far as Tier 3s go.

Gaunab casts Fire Spells along with Sleepga and Graviga. Both times when it used Preying Posture it followed up with an instant cast Flare, did 1500 with no MDT/Shell/etc. Has auto-blaze spikes which do 40ish damage. Mercantile Bile and Slicing Scythe are the same.

Kalasutrax casts Stone and Water spells along with Sleepga. Uses exclusively Raksha abilities and can use Raksha: Vengeance right off the bat. Has a new move, seems like they didn't give it a name yet lol. Called #MU111101: Did 600 damage and gave me a 5 second doom, once again, it could use it right off the bat. It looks easily stunnable, long wind up.

[Tachi]

Gaunab's Blaze Spikes goes up to 200 after Preying Posture, probably because of the MAB boost.

Raidne (Ocythoe-model harpy in WoE) under 50% uses a TP move called "#HQ111101" too, a very weak magical aoe inflicting paralyze+encumberance but only for 1 piece of equipment, seems rather unfinished for a super attack. Ocythoe casts Burst II.

[Slycer]

Gaunab's Blaze Spikes goes up to 200 after Preying Posture, probably because of the MAB boost.

I'm guessing those spikes drop while it's staggered.

[Heslon]

I don't think the game is close to dying, they will drop ps2 support soon and make a full blown expansion to the far east. I don't think they will let this game die so easily. Also I don't think they will make the requirements to obtain Lv95 that difficult... there must be a lot of items or pouches that will drop. I don't see how an additional +2 stat and some base dmg will require so many items unless there is a hidden effect.

Did SE really say something about a new full expansion or do you just wish they would make one?

[Slycer]

In the interview with Alla they were currently planning things for out beyond the timeline they established earlier which generally ends around March of next year. They didn't really hint at a full-fledged expansion. They said that a couple years back we had the three expansion scenarios which were story-focused, last year we had Abyssea which was battle-focused, and now they're planning something new. I'm guessing it won't be a full expansion based on the way they worded it.

[Zag]

In the interview with Alla they were currently planning things for out beyond the timeline they established earlier which generally ends around March of next year. They didn't really hint at a full-fledged expansion. They said that a couple years back we had the three expansion scenarios which were story-focused, last year we had Abyssea which was battle-focused, and now they're planning something new. I'm guessing it won't be a full expansion based on the way they worded it.

If it isn't story or battle related then what can be different about it... It has to be one or the other I thought or both. Saying they will drop ps2 support is retarded though cause we do not know that. All we know is that they extending nyzul isle to 500 floors, new einherjar chambers, new limbus zones, and then past the timeline they are supposely doing new salvage areas revamped and of course new VW NMs. We don't know anything else and they need to drop ps2 support and put the game on PS3 network, period. Who doesn't have a ps3 by now when PS4 is already coming out soon. We have no idea what will happen to FF11 once FF14 is released on PS3 though.

[Slycer]

If it isn't story or battle related then what can be different about it...

I know, it makes no sense. I have no idea what they were implying, but that's what they said.

Edit: here's the quote:

The major concept of Abyssea was an add-on focused on battle. The add-ons before that had content focused on story scenarios. For the next version of content, we are considering a new style -- something different from both of these.

idk wtf. Maybe a bunch of holiday events that we have to pay for, or mog house furniture. My hopes are not high.

[Greatguardian]

I know, it makes no sense. I have no idea what they were implying, but that's what they said.

This is japan we're talking about. Maybe it will be dating-sim or collection related.

Silly two-dimensional gaijin wwwww desu

[Slycer]

My favorite part of the interview is the part where they discuss Voidwatch loot distribution and why there's no trading - "You have 5 items times 18 players and they can all trade freely. Now one player could collect 90 items. That's no good."

God forbid one person collects 90 teak logs, gold ores, and kitrons. GOD FORBID!!!

[Yukari]

Not to mention the 1 person collecting 3 Stredu Rings, to go along with the logs.