The help me I havent paid attention to XIV since '10 and ARR looks cool so maybe ill play it thread.

**Rocl** · 2013-07-01 13:37

Originally Posted by Deadgye

do I need to wait for a specific time frame?

this one

**Scythiroth** · 2013-07-01 13:38

So far, it is only going on on weekends. I'd imagine it will stay that way until Phase 4 which is still unknown when this will be.

**Headspace** · 2013-07-01 13:45

Originally Posted by Scythiroth

So far, it is only going on on weekends. I'd imagine it will stay that way until Phase 4 which is still unknown when this will be.

They stated that they wanted Test 4 to be 24/7 for a few days-week at least. But they also planned on having Duty Finder up by Test 3, so who knows.

**Deadgye** · 2013-07-01 13:47

Bleh thought so. I think I literally got home in time for the last test period to end or something. So this Friday or Saturday will be my first chance to play?

**Akiyama** · 2013-07-01 13:48

So curious. Still not in the beta test (guess I have to wait until Phase 4 or whatever), but what do I do with the old 1.0 FFXIV install? Uninstall?

Also, I"m a non-legacy 1.0 player (never put down money on the game, only played during the free period) and have the 1.0 CE. So that gets me.. the CE Realm Reborn items, but not early access, correct? This shit truly is confusing.

**Rocl** · 2013-07-01 13:50

Originally Posted by Deadgye

Bleh thought so. I think I literally got home in time for the last test period to end or something. So this Friday or Saturday will be my first chance to play?

2AM EDT Friday is most likely when the next test will begin. It's been running 2AM EDT Friday through 2 AM EDT Sunday.

Originally Posted by Akiyama

Uninstall?

That's the official stance.

**Eanae** · 2013-07-01 13:54

And by EDT he means PDT. Silly wamoura.

**Rocl** · 2013-07-01 13:54

Originally Posted by Eanae

And by EDT he means PDT. Silly wamoura.

Er yeah, whoops lol

**Sigmakan** · 2013-07-01 14:01

Originally Posted by Akiyama

So curious. Still not in the beta test (guess I have to wait until Phase 4 or whatever), but what do I do with the old 1.0 FFXIV install? Uninstall?

Also, I"m a non-legacy 1.0 player (never put down money on the game, only played during the free period) and have the 1.0 CE. So that gets me.. the CE Realm Reborn items, but not early access, correct? This shit truly is confusing.

As a 1.0 player you should have access to this phase. See link

**Akiyama** · 2013-07-01 14:21

Originally Posted by Sigmakan

As a 1.0 player you should have access to this phase. See link

Thanks for that. Will keep the thread posted for how it goes :>

**Fereydoon** · 2013-07-01 14:33

Originally Posted by Akiyama

Also, I"m a non-legacy 1.0 player (never put down money on the game, only played during the free period) and have the 1.0 CE. So that gets me.. the CE Realm Reborn items, but not early access, correct? This shit truly is confusing.

Correct, no Pre-order bonuses (Early access, Cait Sith Doll, Moogle Cap.)

**Okan** · 2013-07-01 14:36

Akiyama, just go to Gamestop and pre-order the game for $5 only. You'll get a code on your receipt. When it comes time for early start, use that code. Later on after release, go back to Gamestop and cancel the preorder.

**Akiyama** · 2013-07-01 14:47

Originally Posted by Okan

Akiyama, just go to Gamestop and pre-order the game for $5 only. You'll get a code on your receipt. When it comes time for early start, use that code. Later on after release, go back to Gamestop and cancel the preorder.

Too much trouble for a game I'm not sure I'll even cough the money up monthly to play.

Like I said, the early access and stuff isn't that big of a deal. Free CE items from previously owning 1.0 CE though is nice.

**Kanriel** · 2013-07-02 00:07

On the topic of early access...

I pre-ordered the game in March when Newegg had a sale for $20 for the regular version of the game. Now I am into the game and wondering if the CE bonus' may be worth it. Any idea if Newegg would "upgrade" my pre-order with the $10 off coupon still attached?

As well my girlfriend wants the game but her computer is iffy, almost certainly needs a new CPU and maybe graphics card as well, any idea how poorly the game runs on minimum specs? She'll rarely do big group events, Fate's probably the most taxing to her system, I'd think.

**AlexRuzhyo** · 2013-07-04 16:05

Seems like the right topic...

Played the original Beta years ago and have barely followed the game until this point. I'm looking for a way to approach my first days in AAR, a "plan of attack", if anyone can give me a list of priorities.

Some other questions:
Can someone give me a brief run-down of Gladiator, Pugilist, and Marauder? How they "function", useful stats, or what their niches are? I played PLD, PUP, WAR, and DRK in XI so I'm hoping for similar vibes.

Also, what type of gear they use? I'd like to start in Ul'dah and I was wondering which DoH to focus on to maintain their gear.

Was it around Lv10 you could make it to the other cities?

Can anyone "sum up" the whole story leading up to and including the AAR thing? AFAIK "EVIL EMPIRE" summoned Bahamut and he done meteored and stuff.

**Ratatapa** · 2013-07-04 16:16

Sum of the story

Someone who we didn't want to died

Someone who we wanted to didnt die

**Rocl** · 2013-07-04 16:21

Originally Posted by AlexRuzhyo

if anyone can give me a list of priorities.

#1 play the beta and see if it appeals to you as a game lol

Some other questions:
Can someone give me a brief run-down of Gladiator, Pugilist, and Marauder? How they "function", useful stats, or what their niches are? I played PLD, PUP, WAR, and DRK in XI so I'm hoping for similar vibes.

Also, what type of gear they use? I'd like to start in Ul'dah and I was wondering which DoH to focus on to maintain their gear.

GLA, PGL, and MRD gear is probably gonna cover a whole lot of random DoHs. Probably Leatherworker, Armorer, Blacksmith will cover most things. Goldsmith for Jewelery, naturally.

Someone else can probably give you a more indepth explanation of PLD WAR MNK, but you're looking at STR/VIT stacking mostly.

Was it around Lv10 you could make it to the other cities?

I think that's when you could rent chocobos yeah. You cannot access Vyldbrand (Limsa Lominsa, Marauder & Arcanist Guilds) without an Airship pass afaik, which is Lv15. You could travel between Gridania & Ul'dah fine at 10 probably though. It might be akin to running to Jeuno at Lv20 in FFXI since you can get kapow'd on mounts in XIV.

Can anyone "sum up" the whole story leading up to and including the AAR thing? AFAIK "EVIL EMPIRE" summoned Bahamut and he done meteored and stuff.

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/113...ry-lore-thread

**Evane** · 2013-07-04 17:58

Originally Posted by AlexRuzhyo

Played the original Beta years ago and have barely followed the game until this point. I'm looking for a way to approach my first days in AAR, a "plan of attack", if anyone can give me a list of priorities.

Keep doing the main story quests. They have their own icon so you won't miss it. As you go along you'll unlock some features of the game. Also do your class quests to unlock other features and abilites. And finally be prepared for solo play until Lv15. Doing those quests and other contents will get you there in no time.

**Kanriel** · 2013-07-04 19:04

Originally Posted by Evane

Keep doing the main story quests. They have their own icon so you won't miss it. As you go along you'll unlock some features of the game. Also do your class quests to unlock other features and abilites. And finally be prepared for solo play until Lv15. Doing those quests and other contents will get you there in no time.

This. Aside from main storyline and your class quests (initial quest you're told to go unlock, level 5, level 10, level 15, unsure if there's a 20+) you're free to do whatever. Whether you want to do Fates, guildleve's (unlocked via main storyline), hunting logs or normal questing. Though I highly recommend doing hunting logs as you find the creatures, or find a quest to kill them.

**Exoduso** · 2013-07-04 19:25

I highly suggest you go after the main story, along with keeping up with hunting log as much as you can as it gives a looot of xp. Also try to join FATEs you see in the area as the pop up, you'll get a nice xp boost from those as well, especially in the earlier levels.

Getting to 15 will be a joke now that we learned the ropes of the game via beta. I actually plan on leveling up CNJ to 15 first, get airship access, then go to Ul'Dah and start working on my GLA main... will save me the trouble later when I want to get the PLD quest going.

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