FFXI Data

[Kaylia]

Is it possible that more map .dats can be released through updates or that some haven't been mined up yet? I don't really know much about the data and updating system.

As far as I know, no map were ever added in a patch. Remnant might not have any like dynamis, or they might jsut reuse the same map? (bhaflau map for Bhaflau remnant).


I'm not expecting something as big as CoP tho. It cost like 20$ less than, and so far, it didn't give us much imo.

[Ichthyos]

The remnants (Silver Sea, Arrapago, Bhaflau, Zhayolm) seem like Limbus-size zones, just by looking at FFXI atlas. We'll probably find out soon enough, with the new multiplayer battle areas being scheduled for release in the summer patch (according to the fanfest timeline).

[Kaylia]

Nvm, remnant do have map. I forgot about that.


[edit]
Future map:


Alzadal undersea ruin: a ton of small room not connected
Nyzul isles: Pso'Xja'ish area, look kinda big (probably for the 6th assault map)
4 remant: same as above I guess
Testing ground: no map
Talacca cove: no map
colloseum:
Jade sepulcher: no map
chocobo circuit
All assault have 10 map (only 3 of those were used)

[Wizerd]

All assault have 10 map (only 3 of those were used)

Because there are probably 10 ranks. We already know the 4th will be Lance Corporal (though I hope I can pass that rank pretty fast, I don't think I would like being referred to as a Dragoon). With each rank, a few set of assault maps, as with the previous 2 rank ups we've gotten. 60 Assaults total in the end, which unfortunately will result in one or two specific ones per area being farmed, just like subs on jobs. SE should have made their worths based on difficults, not seemingly random.

[Ichthyos]

Where did we learn about Lance Corporal? I must have missed that thread.

[divisortheory]

Where did we learn about Lance Corporal? I must have missed that thread.

Word

[Jeryhn]

Where did we learn about Lance Corporal? I must have missed that thread.

Word

The Beatsmen Weakness quest NPC says whether or not you'll be a suitable candidate for the next rank up after you complete the quest... If you're a Superior Private, he'll say you'll be an excellent/gimpfuck Lance Corporal.

EDIT: Quest is called Finding Faults.

[Rancid]

Do the quest Finding Faults

[Ichthyos]

Ah, I stopped repeating Finding Faults well before I got SP hehe. Thanks.

[divisortheory]

Do you have to get both answers correct on all 3 of them for him to say that, or just on one? I wonder if that quest is going to be a prereq for LC lol.

[Kaylia]

Do you have to get both answers correct on all 3 of them for him to say that, or just on one? I wonder if that quest is going to be a prereq for LC lol.

Unlikely. I dont remember a quest like this being a prereq for anything in the past.

[Jeryhn]

Do you have to get both answers correct on all 3 of them for him to say that, or just on one? I wonder if that quest is going to be a prereq for LC lol.

I believe he tells you the next rank title if you get both wrong or both right. Not sure about having one correct and one wrong.

It likely won't be needed to rank up. Naja is the one that deals with mercenary assessments.

[Khamsin]

Do you have to get both answers correct on all 3 of them for him to say that, or just on one? I wonder if that quest is going to be a prereq for LC lol.

I believe he tells you the next rank title if you get both wrong or both right. Not sure about having one correct and one wrong.

It likely won't be needed to rank up. Naja is the one that deals with mercenary assessments.

The first time I saw him say Lance Corporal was when I got both right. Before, I had always gotten one right/one wrong, and he'd tell me to learn to apply myself more. I've never seen what he says when you get both wrong.

[Jeryhn]

Do you have to get both answers correct on all 3 of them for him to say that, or just on one? I wonder if that quest is going to be a prereq for LC lol.

I believe he tells you the next rank title if you get both wrong or both right. Not sure about having one correct and one wrong.

It likely won't be needed to rank up. Naja is the one that deals with mercenary assessments.

The first time I saw him say Lance Corporal was when I got both right. Before, I had always gotten one right/one wrong, and he'd tell me to learn to apply myself more. I've never seen what he says when you get both wrong.

He told me (2nd time I did the quest - got both wrong) when I was PFC that I'd be a suckass Superior private.

[Koga]

Nvm, remnant do have map. I forgot about that.


[edit]
Future map:


Alzadal undersea ruin: a ton of small room not connected
Nyzul isles: Pso'Xja'ish area, look kinda big (probably for the 6th assault map)
4 remant: same as above I guess
Testing ground: no map
Talacca cove: no map
colloseum:
Jade sepulcher: no map
chocobo circuit
All assault have 10 map (only 3 of those were used)

@ Jeryhn:
Yes, Light weather was 100% there. There is also music in the zone.

Alzaadal Undersea Ruins are probably connected. There are 2 'portals' that are inactive that can be seen on the ground the data for them just hasnt been implemented. Every 'larger' room in The Ruins have 2 portals.
One at the center/front of the room and one to the side of the room.


I'll look around but I have no idea how to access the Remants at all.
Finding the Nyzul Isles was a total fluke on my part because I was searching for something else.

[Jeryhn]

While you're at it (I know this is risky), see if there's anything interesting behind the locked door in Walahra Temple or the Whitegate.

[Koga]

Been there done that, let me get some screenies laoded.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/bg_koga/ac3.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/bg_koga/ac4.jpg
The ??? Takes you out to where the Homepoint used to be in Al Zhabi.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/bg_koga/ac5.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/bg_koga/ac2.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/bg_koga/ac1.jpg

[Jeryhn]

That's all in the Hall of Binding in Al Zahbi. I mean the Walahra Temple door and Whitegate (in Aht Urghan Whitegate).

[Koga]

oh I was thinking of the wrong area.
Yea I've tried there before but there is nothing there and you have to be flagged to intereact with that ??? back there I think because It won't interact with me no matter what I do.

[Vobent]

That answers our quesitona bout the bright dot on the al zah-habian astral candesence.

Hmm..What if there are 6 'pieces' one for each lil bulb?..Just a theory.