Foundation Day Returneth! (09/11/2012)

[Gokulo]

Never blinking and all-seeing, The Mythril Eye misses naught that transpires within the lustrous domain of coin. In today’s edition, senior editor Havak Alvak reports on this year’s Foundation Day and the troubling rumors surrounding the celebrations.

Whispers of War?
The Grand Companies of Eorzea are once again coordinating ceremonies to commemorate the creation of their allied army. Like the boisterous bacchanals of yesteryear, these Foundation Day festivities are scheduled to start simultaneously in the three city states. Organizers hope to rally public support for the soldiers and strengthen their fighting spirit.

However, ominous overtones overshadow this year’s plans. Recent reports indicate that the Immortal Flames are purchasing prodigious proportions of military materiel. In particular, perceptive people have spotted substantial shipments of spirits, supplies, and Gysahl greens, the prices of which have suddenly soared.

Speculation is spreading that the procurement of these provisions is preparation for a ferocious fight with Garlean forces. Furthermore, the Grand Companies are expected to relentlessly recruit and appeal to adventurers for assistance this anniversary.

In addition, our readers have no doubt noticed the fleets of flying warships floating in the Eorzean firmament. According to military commentator Osaku Ysaku, the movements of these mechanical monstrosities strongly suggest a massing of Garlean might at Mor Dhona. If this analysis is accurate, the armies of Eorzea and the Empire are both bracing for battle─that is, unless conflict has already covertly commenced.

Havak Alvak

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Schedule
Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 1:00 a.m. (GMT).

Location
During the event, officers from the three Grand Companies will be stationed at the following locations:

Officer Locations

Limsa Lominsa, Upper Decks
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Gridania
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Ul'dah
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[TacoTaru]

I figured the summer event would be our last. I wonder if we'll see one last Halloween event before servers go down. :D

[Gokulo]

How long did the last foundation day last?

[TacoTaru]

From Sept 22 to Oct 17th.

[Gokulo]

Hmm, if they make it last as long this year they I might be able to make it for the event D: Wonder why there's no end date atm.

[miokomioko]

I forget, what's the usual reward for Foundation Day? Just stupid fireworks? Is there even any unused items in the .dats still?

[Raldo]

I forget, what's the usual reward for Foundation Day? Just stupid fireworks? Is there even any unused items in the .dats still?

DOUBLE SEAL REWARDS ON EVERYTHING!

WOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

(last year the actual item reward was the patriot's choker or wristband -- I forget which)

[TacoTaru]

I wonder if the double seal reward will extend to expeditionary missions as well. If so, this is going to be a very easy way to cap seals and I'm glad I held on to my Primal weapons.

[miokomioko]

Oh fuck, double seals. I forgot!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS~

I gotta' stock up on a fuck ton of fish.

[Raldo]

There's no indication yet whether they'll do double seal rewards this year, but back then it did apply to supply/provisioning missions (I think?) so I imagine expeditionary ones would apply as well.

[Ratatapa]

Will it work on the 25k coin? yay instant 50k lol

[TacoTaru]

Considering the 25k seals is obtained from the black market Qiqirn, I doubt that would work even if we do get double seals.

[Alkar]

I forget, what's the usual reward for Foundation Day? Just stupid fireworks? Is there even any unused items in the .dats still?

There's a patch coming before the event starts so who knows? They could add some stuff in.

[miokomioko]

There's a patch coming before the event starts so who knows? They could add some stuff in.

Well, I doubt there's going to be much involved besides double-seals and maybe a GC item available to purchase as all the other event-related items have corresponding achievements... and I don't see them adding any more achievements this late.

[Alkar]

Why not? Event-related achievements are all 1 time only anyway.

[Raldo]

My initial response to that would be "Why would we get an achievement for walking to an NPC and picking up an item?", but that hasn't stopped them before, so I guess that one's out.

1.23b hits right before the event, so they could easily add whatever they want. Since the event doesn't list an end time, I have a feeling it'll go until the servers go down. If they do double-seals for that period, it'll let everyone collect everything they want to a lot easier.

[miokomioko]

Why not? Event-related achievements are all 1 time only anyway.

Because it would most likely be a grand company purchase, not a quest.

[Patriarch]

Gah, if there are special one-time only event costumes... I'll pay my dues again just to get them

need my future afk gear

[silverdragontyr]

They talk about The Immortal Flames preparing for War. I could see this as the large server wide event to end FFXIV 1.xx, or at least the start of it, that has been hinted at. Whatever the case, it should be interesting. I don't see why the people who have stuck around for all this wouldn't get a special achievement anyways.

[miokomioko]

I don't see why the people who have stuck around for all this wouldn't get a special achievement anyways.

We pretty much already have (see: Dalamud Horn).