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    Beta 3 impressions and general discussion

    In order to stop our beloved "Comments of the armchair devs" thread from becoming an even bigger mess (is that possible?), I took the liberty to open this thread. We all know our whining and praising is going to end up showing up somewhere, so I think we should channel it into the appropriate place.

    Post your thoughts about the current beta phase and tell us either how much the game is going to fail or how other MMO players might as well kill themselves now.

    Non-Disclosure Agreement Status
    Quote Originally Posted by http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/62123-Nda-partially-lifted?p=1000125#post1000125
    Here is how non-disclosure agreement will work in Beta Test phase 3:
    -Information will be free to post. Everything is open and you can post freely about any aspect of the beta test and your thoughts on it.
    In regards to images and video in Beta Test phase 3:
    -You can post images of phase 3 (no images from Alpha, phase 1 or phase 2)
    -You cannot post audio or video.
    We will be making a more detailed announcement before the start of Beta phase 3, but I wanted to share this general overview now.
    Clarifications:
    -TL;DR: Say whatever you want about the beta. Post only screenshots from phase 3.
    -Links to youtube or videos of any sort (even if they only contain screenshots) are not allowed on these forums (Source: Gulkeeva, Comments of the devs).


    Links/Q&A:

    Spoiler: show
    Q: What is the beta 3 schedule?
    A1: Jun. 21st 2:00 a.m. to Jun. 23rd 2:00 a.m. (PDT)
    A2: Jun. 21st 5:00 a.m. to Jun. 23rd 5:00 a.m (EDT)
    A3: Jun. 21st 9:00 a.m. to Jun. 23rd 9:00 a.m (GMT)

    Q: Are FFXIV 1.0 characters available?
    A: FFXIV 1.0 characters should be available this weekend.
    After logging in, clicking World Selection at the character selection screen will now display a list of Worlds including Legacy Worlds. Selecting a World with Version 1.0 character data will display any characters available on said World.
    Q: What content is available during Beta 3?
    A: Click on the "Manual" button after opening the launcher. Alternatively, click here or here.



    If there's anything you want me to add or link in this post, let me know.

    Enjoy Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and make sure to leave feedback on the official beta forums.

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    Servers are up

    and down

    There's a new opening video after clicking on Play and it seems to be unskippable unless I'm retarded

    Unable to obtain NA/EU world list, I only see Jp servers lol

    Everything seems unskippable, first ingame CS too

    MRD skills and traits



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    Got a lobby server error, restarted and now can't log in lol.

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    New maps:






    I had to make a char on a JP server because the NA/EU ones didn't even load so I'll be posting random shit, not actually going to play lol

    NA servers are up. Make sure you close the client completely or they won't load

    Mamool ja in the Limsa markets buying sausages, lol

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    Mithra Ero-Sensei
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    First impression... to enjoy the sights of the city

    http://www.neko-sentai.com/images12n...4-27-49-20.gif

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    Uldah looks great. Any collectors/standard edition items you had from 1.0 can be picked up via moogle mail fyi.

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    Pgl is awesome, and I can finally have a character with green hair. :D enjoying everything so far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gulkeeva View Post
    First impression... to enjoy the sights of the city

    http://www.neko-sentai.com/images12n...4-27-49-20.gif
    Want...so...badly...*shakes fist!*

    I wish they would hurry up and fix the code situation so I can stare...at...the...scenery. >.>

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    Can now type into different LSs with /l1, /l2, etc. No need to active the LS before chatting

    All promotional items from 1.0 (helm, hands, boots, googles) carry over in this phase

    Only two dungeons in la Noscea
    Two dungeons in Thanalan too

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    So no one has figured out how to import character levels?

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    Hay guyz, I was Shinebox but now I'm not!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spider-Dan View Post
    So no one has figured out how to import character levels?
    You can't. You can only import appearance

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spider-Dan View Post
    So no one has figured out how to import character levels?
    are you serious

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    Beta Test Phase 3

    - Phase 3 characters will be deleted at the start of phase 4.
    - Data centers will be located in Japan and overseas.
    - More than 20 Worlds will be available.
    - All character customization options will be available.
    - Beta Phase 3 characters can level from 1-35.
    - Version 1.0 characters can be used.
    * In this case, the level cap will be that of the Version 1.0 character’s.

    - Testing will commence on the PlayStation®3.
    - All FFXIV service account holders qualify as testers in phase 3.
    - The following elements will be introduced for testing:
    Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah leveling paths / Additional side quests
    Additional class quests / Additional Full Active Time Events / Additional dungeons
    Free companies (formation and management) / Free company points → Will be in Phase 4
    Linkshells / Limit Break / Materia crafting /
    Duty Finder (the player matching feature) will be implemented in the middle of Beta phase 3
    Level Sync / Other
    - In addition to the above, the following is also scheduled:
    Beta phase 2 feedback revisions / Version 1.0 data migration testing
    Overseas data center stress testing / Performance optimization
    If you can't import character levels, the bolded section makes no sense.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spider-Dan View Post
    If you can't import character levels, the bolded section makes no sense.
    What makes no sense is how I added a minuscule QA as a joke and someone still fell for the million dollar question

    Forums are down but we were told a few days ago that imports would not be available this weekend

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    Instead of repeatedly telling people "you can't import characters" it might be more useful to say "character level import is down for this weekend" (like you did in your spoilered Q&A). But thanks anyway.

    It's the difference between "you can't change classes" and "class change is broken."

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    Do you want me to clarify that gear, materia, consumables, achievements, and absolutely everything except for appearance is also unavailable?

    I'm done shitting up the thread, I'll add an extra question just for you when I come back

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    Absolutely everything except appearance.

    Quote Originally Posted by solracht View Post
    All promotional items from 1.0 (helm, hands, boots, googles) carry over in this phase
    "Character import is not working fully yet" would suffice. Simply saying "you can't import characters" right after someone imports their appearance is a little too nuanced.

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    Pens win! Pens Win!!! PENS WIN!!!!!

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    fixed

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    Sweaty Dick Punching Enthusiast

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    NA server, and still ridiculously terrible movement lag. Circle test fail, and you cant even watch other people go by without seeing the banding/moonwalking. Forget about if they jump cos they get hilariously suspended in the air. More subtle than on the JP servers, but not by much. Its still painfully obvious.

    Almost out of checkpoints to be waiting for. 2.0, alpha, beta, beta phase 3 datacenters, launch will fix it!

    Sucks too because the intro was pretty cool, and I liked everything I was seeing with Thaumaturge redesign. Umbral Ice buff was peaking my interest.

    [edit] post for people who say they "notice nothing" rofl

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    It's sooo veiny
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    Not seeing many issues on Courel server so far, no lag at all hardly, getting 50-60fps everywhere and only a couple instances of other characters having the aforementioned issues. Pug is nice so far and what i've seen just punching things THM looks pretty cool too.