Version Update 8/27/07

[Khrno]

My POL File Check found 251 file errors (from my modded maps I suppose), and after that it started downloading the update. 10% so far.

[Joyo]

i think it works on pc only >.>
if you use brandons ui or the atlas mappack it will find broken files and replace them + download the newest update.
no "broken" files = no update D;

[ClassicRed]

So I need to go corrupt a file? k check ~ What to delete....

[Kaylia]

Well, once the Pit opens up, I'm most definitely going to located the highest level NM slime to capture. Unless they don't let you use NMs, in which case I'll just find the highest level non-NM slime I can capture.

I'd like to see anyone pankrate better than a slime.

Or a bhoot... on second thought, I'll use a bhoot. Or a porrogo. Something that casts Death would be nice.

Taurus! But I think they will stick to charmable stuff if anything.

Cactuar and ooze have some potential.

[Sylvaria]

i dont think check files is anyhow related to the update... <_<

it just scans the files that are on your pc alrdy,checkin if some are broken and need to be repaired

(if everyone alrdy figured that and is just maken lame jokes,im sorry for me tardedness ._.; )

[Wintermute]

i think it works on pc only >.>
if you use brandons ui or the atlas mappack it will find broken files and replace them + download the newest update.
no "broken" files = no update D;

It'll detect and replace .dat swaps too if they're not the exact size as the originals iirc.

[Dakana]

Damn it all I can't log into pol the network is being all busy

[SeraphusRagnarok]

Apparently, from what someone told me, you need to be on PC and remove a file from one of the folders, but save it for backup on your desktop. Then run check. When FFXI realizes a file is missing it'll dig for it from the servers but also see that your missing the other files from the update as well.

[Indalecia]

Holy hell...17,680 files.

Did have 249 "busted" files tho.

[Kuya]

They need to just fire the entire item making department.

[Valkrish]

Maintenance on the Playonline Infrastructure Server ~_~
09:00 to 16:00 PDT

Playonline, FFXI, Friend List +,

No downloading of any shape size or form i think until its done (unless you can do the whole 'oops i found a missing file routine' fix it POL!)

correct me if i'm wrong o.o;

Edit: We should really find a way to bribe the Item Making Team.

[Lordshin]

They need to just fire the entire item making department.

why? o.o

[Gere]

They need to just fire the entire item making department.

All 5 of them?

Bercus: How many people actually develop for Final Fantasy XI or for the expansion.

She asks the question, they think and guess around 80

Sundi: Around 80 people.

Saori: There are 5 people just for the Items.

[BRP]

"Looks like a disappointing update". BG you never fail to amuse me!

On the defense of "Assault:" items, I think they are perfect. SE doesn't need to hold back(as you can see with a refresh ring) and if you don't "live in Assault" now, you will soon. Assault, Black Coffin, and Salvage are all great ways to spend your time, and we are getting more Assault type areas in the coming expansion.

I think "Feral Drain" will be the main method to get monsters through the Pit. It's probably something like you drain stats from monsters, not capture them, and combine those stats to make your monster.

[netz]

I don't know why people think they're adjusting SAM's primary WS in a negative way. If anything I'd say it's much more likely they adjust the 100/200 TP modifiers so that players will no longer have no choice but to use Hagun as the best weapon for nearly every situation on SAM.

They probably are being altered to account for the adjustment in two handed weapon damage, though it'd be interesting if they dethroned Hagun as a side effect.

[Pergo]

the checkfiles definetly works... i'm downloading the update now. although my friend is doing the same thing and it won't let him download it yet. idk how it works, just keep trying til you get it.

[Valacirca]

I think "Feral Drain" will be the main method to get monsters through the Pit. It's probably something like you drain stats from monsters, not capture them, and combine those stats to make your monster.

I was wondering what the hell that could be, your explanation certainly makes sense.

[Sho]

I don't know why people think they're adjusting SAM's primary WS in a negative way. If anything I'd say it's much more likely they adjust the 100/200 TP modifiers so that players will no longer have no choice but to use Hagun as the best weapon for nearly every situation on SAM.

They probably are being altered to account for the adjustment in two handed weapon damage, though it'd be interesting if they dethroned Hagun as a side effect.

I pray for this. Hagun sucks.

*runs*

[Kaylia]

"Looks like a disappointing update". BG you never fail to amuse me!

On the defense of "Assault:" items, I think they are perfect. SE doesn't need to hold back(as you can see with a refresh ring) and if you don't "live in Assault" now, you will soon. Assault, Black Coffin, and Salvage are all great ways to spend your time, and we are getting more Assault type areas in the coming expansion.

I think "Feral Drain" will be the main method to get monsters through the Pit. It's probably something like you drain stats from monsters, not capture them, and combine those stats to make your monster.

It is disappointing in a way because it add nothing to look forward. How do you plan to motivate people doing event if they don't drop better gears and worthwhile stuff? We dont need ballista and chocoracing updates, we need content that will make us feel like we progress. Merit, more inventory, new endgame element with nice drop..etc


Pretty obviousl feral drain will be used for capturing monster now.

Soultrapper 2000
A portable device capable of quickly
creating soul plates via the complex
"feral drain" process. A blank soul
plate must be set before use.
Lv.1


H.S. Soul Plate
A glass plate used in conjunction with
a soultrapper to quickly collect data
on monsters and other wildlife.
Lv.1


Cacaroon's Hood
DEF:21
Vs. beasts:
Increases feral drain success rate
Lv.65


interesting thing is that "lamia hat" allow you to do a better feral drain against undead. So we will probably able to get bone/ghost.

[Beckwin]

Hagun is pretty shitty for DoT. Not relying on it for awesome WS damage would be a huge buff for sam.