All Worlds Maintenance (Jul. 20)

[Hapernack]

I guess everyone else doesn't think its going to get pushed back... I'm going with 8.5 as well It'll probably get delayed.

Are we counting Emergency "Correction Maintenance" in the final count of time taken to implement?

[Gergall]

Are we counting Emergency "Correction Maintenance" in the final count of time taken to implement?

If we count all the emergency maintenances we will go way over 8.5 hours.

[Belgaer]

I wonder what random job they'll completely break several times like they did with BLU and PUP last update. >.>

[Rocl]

It's exactly 2 new zones
FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site

I am reading this literally.
"Only these two zones will be released for Campaign"

Let me dream that Zvahl is in our update. I'm not gonna be butthurt like some people who hope for a smashing update out of a mediocre one though~

[ringthree]

I am reading this literally.
"Only these two zones will be released for Campaign"

Let me dream that Zvahl is in our update. I'm not gonna be butthurt like some people who hope for a smashing update out of a mediocre one though~

NeoRocl?

[Fridell]

Yes.

Yes, the /bell command is the only thing they're putting in. Nothing else.

I knew it.

[Ezhno]

ITT: MATH IS FUCKING HARD

Not even math, just arithmetic.

[Rocl]

NeoRocl?

I am not sure of your intent by this comment, but it upsets me greatly.

[Qeomash]

And now with more filesize!

Downloadable file size and time required for FINAL FANTASY XI version update that is scheduled on July 20, 2009 9:00 (PDT) are as follow. This is based on 1Mbps DSL environment.

[File size for clients with "Chains of Promathia," "Treasures of Aht Urhgan" and "Wings of the Goddess" installed.]

"PlayStation 2" Version
Downloadable file size: 48.1MB
About 56 minutes

Windows Version
Downloadable file size: 90.7MB
About 9 minutes, 30 seconds

Xbox 360 Version
Downloadable file size: 99.9MB
About 43 minutes


[File size for clients without "Chains of Promathia," "Treasures of Aht Urhgan" and "Wings of the Goddess" installed.]

"PlayStation 2" Version
Downloadable file size: 42.4MB
About 45 minutes, 30 seconds

Windows Version
Downloadable file size: 82.3MB
About 8 minutes, 30 seconds


*Please note that the above times are the total approximate time for file check, download, and installation. The above times are for reference only. Download times depend on individual users' network environment and may vary from those shown above. Also, this update will require more time if previous version updates were not completed.

Linky

Edit: 80 megs without the expansions? That seems kinda big...but I could be wrong.

[Izzy]

Here's to hoping Aikar puts it on his webspace again.

[Snprphnx]

SE said that before FF14 is released, they currently have right around a years worth of updates planned out. This would more than likely encompass the remaining WotG story, and the 2 remaining mini stories. I really doubt SE would divide their development team up once FF14 goes up. Since there are still people who are working on all previous expansions for 14, they can just put the game into cruise control and focus on the new one

[Valkrish]

ITT: MATH IS FUCKING HARD

<3

[terranova]

Not quite, more like 8.5 hours there bub.

Assuming you mean the semi-common extension.

[Destinye]

Someone asked if they announce expansions before one is completed..as far as I remember, they announced Zilart, then CoP as Zilart was still in progress because they worked on them at the same time, ToAU was hinted at near the very end of CoP then finally announced. WoTG was announced before ToAU was finished.

[Sumy]

I am reading this literally.
"Only these two zones will be released for Campaign"

The following areas will become potential sites for future Campaign conflicts:
Beaucedine Glacier (S) / Xarcabard (S)

The word "Potential" is what worries me.

...are they going to release these areas without campaign?

...who exactly will fight for control of these zones? it's not a windy, bastok or sandy zone. Jeuno maybe? is this why they gave us a Jeunoan flag? or is this what the Union system is all about?

[MoogleAura]

The new Bell & Whistle content introduced in the official FINAL FANTASY XI home page's Topics post entitled "Version Update: Sneak Peek! (17/07/2009)" will be postponed to allow for further testing. Our development team is working hard to ensure the earliest possible release of this new content. Please stay tuned for further news regarding this issue.

You know something ridiculous like this is gonna happen like what happened with the Chocobo Circuit content for the update last June. Yet nobody will even care just like last time. xD

[Destinye]

The word "Potential" is what worries me.

...are they going to release these areas without campaign?

...who exactly will fight for control of these zones? it's not a windy, bastok or sandy zone. Jeuno maybe? is this why they gave us a Jeunoan flag? or is this what the Union system is all about?

The allies (Hydra Corps) which I guess was assembled by Jeuno..so I guess Jeuno would? Considering the Hydra Corps get trapped here in Dynamis..yeah I guess it's to just lead up the HC story section of this expansion maybe.

[TummieGaruda]

Someone asked if they announce expansions before one is completed..as far as I remember, they announced Zilart, then CoP as Zilart was still in progress because they worked on them at the same time, ToAU was hinted at near the very end of CoP then finally announced. WoTG was announced before ToAU was finished.

SE has already stated that everything for this year (Job adjustments, additions, WoTG Storyline, MMM, and mini expansions) has already been planed and they have a release date for all said content. As far as next year goes, they are working on things but nothing has been set in stone as of yet.

The word "Potential" is what worries me.

...are they going to release these areas without campaign?

...who exactly will fight for control of these zones? it's not a windy, bastok or sandy zone. Jeuno maybe? is this why they gave us a Jeunoan flag? or is this what the Union system is all about?

The zones are being opened up so the WoTG storyline can progress. The way that update teaser was worded was more of "Currently the zone doesn't exist as of right now, but in the future when it is opened it will be a potential(replace with the word "possible") site for campaign"

The French POL update notes doesn't even mention campaign just says new areas opening up and lets you decide for yourselves.

[Rocl]

The allies (Hydra Corps) which I guess was assembled by Jeuno..so I guess Jeuno would? Considering the Hydra Corps get trapped here in Dynamis..yeah I guess it's to just lead up the HC story section of this expansion maybe.

I think the Northlands might be the first zones to trade between the Allied Forces. The DAT files already support (or supported, haven't checked recently) the idea that each nation could control each zone, but it has never happened.

That is, only San d'Oria and the Beastmen Confederate ever vie for control of East Ronfaure, but in the DAT files, it has NPCs set as if it was Windurstian and Bastokan controlled. (Insofar as the guards being I.M., etc

[evilpaul]

I'm wondering how horribly broken shit will be after the update tomorrow. That, and how stupid the new mini-expansion will be. I'm hoping for a BCNM in the Den of Rancor, personally.