Player Event Support Goes Live! (07/28/2009)

[Meian]

What Is Player Support? | Support Availability | Player Event Support Guidelines




Player Event Support is a service that allows players to have moogles added to their events through a simple application process.

Much of the charm in player events comes from the diversity found in the many different players’ plans and event details.

Even veterans who have traversed every square foot of Vana’diel and defeated the most powerful enemies can be shocked and thrilled by an event they have never experienced before.
Likewise, beginners who have yet to experience the depth of the world of Vana’diel can make their names heard far and abroad with their ingenious event planning ideas.

An example of player events that are being conducted now would be the games, quizzes, and dramatic performances that players from across the Worlds conduct for their fellow adventurers.
These kinds of events were born from free-thinking players’ ideas, which have been widely accepted among the player community, and are now regularly conducted throughout Vana’diel.

Player Event Support isn’t just limited to large-scale events, but is also used by players for things such as unique weddings that don’t use the Wedding Support service or chocobo races that span players’ favorite backdrops. Whether just a small meeting between linkshell members, a celebration of an anniversary with friends, or a lecture for beginner adventurers, the opportunities are truly endless.

Any player’s idea can blossom into a new and amazing event!

We in the Operations Team strongly believe that events like these are essential to the growth of the FINAL FANTASY XI community.
These player-run events have established a whole new way of enjoying life in Vana’diel and we wish from the bottom of our hearts that, through them, you can enjoy FINAL FANTASY XI more deeply and richly than ever before.

For all of you who have thought "I’d like to experience an event where..." or "This event could be so much better if...", we present the Player Event Support service!




Support AvailabilityPossible Date of Support
Every day except Tuesday
*If you would like to hold an event that occurs over several days, please apply for each day separately. Make sure that the same person applies for each day. If a different person applies for the same event, the applications may be rejected.
*If an event cannot be held due to emergency maintenance, the host will be contacted to discuss the event’s rescheduling.


Time of Support
Players can designate the following times for moogle placement and removal

US (Daylight Saving Time)
4:00pm – 12:00am (PDT)
Moogle Placement: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Moogle Removal: From 1 hour after the time of placement until 12:00am

US (Standard Time)
3:00pm – 11:00pm (PST)
Moogle Placement: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
Moogle Removal: From 1 hour after the time of placement until 11:00pm


MooglesHosts can set appearance, placement area, and dialogue for the miraculous shape-shifting moogles.
The following can be configured.


Moogle Appearance
Appearances can be selected from the menu on the application form.


Placement Area
The following areas can be selected.

Carpenters' Landing Bibiki Bay Uleguerand Range Bearclaw Pinnacle
Attohwa Chasm Lufaise Meadows Misareaux Coast Wajaom Woodlands
Bhaflau Thickets Nashmau West Ronfaure East Ronfaure
La Theine Plateau Valkurm Dunes Jugner Forest Batallia Downs
North Gustaberg South Gustaberg Konschtat Highlands Pashhow Marshlands
Rolanberry Fields Beaucedine Glacier Xarcabard Cape Teriggan
Eastern Altepa Desert West Sarutabaruta East Sarutabaruta Tahrongi Canyon
Buburimu Peninsula Meriphataud Mountains Sauromugue Champaign Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
Ro'Maeve Yuhtunga Jungle Yhoator Jungle Western Altepa Desert
Qufim Island Southern San d'Oria Northern San d'Oria Port San d'Oria
Chateau d'Oraguille Bastok Mines Bastok Markets Port Bastok
Metalworks Windurst Waters Windurst Walls Port Windurst
Windurst Woods Ru'Lude Gardens Upper Jeuno Lower Jeuno
Port Jeuno Rabao Selbina Mhaura
Kazham Norg

The Pendant Compass, which is used to obtain the coordinates, cannot be used in areas where moogles cannot be placed.


[ The Pendant Compass ]
Pendant Compasses can be purchased from the NPCs selling linkshells in San d’Oria, Bastok, and Windurst.

[ Obtaining Coordinates ]
Equipping a Pendant Compass and using it will display your coordinates as seen in the following image.



Please enter the coordinates displayed in the chat log window on your event support application.

*If the coordinates are entered incorrectly, your application may be rejected. Please be aware that, depending on the coordinates you have chosen, we may slightly alter the placement location or angle of your moogles.

[ Number of Moogles ]
A maximum of 4 moogles can be placed for a single event.
Moogles can be placed across multiple areas, but in general, they are limited to the area where the event is being held.

[ Message Settings ]
The moogles' messages can be entered within 106 bytes.
If you do not enter a message, whether in your native language or in any foreign languages, the following auto-translator message will automatically be displayed to players in their respective languages.

"This object has been placed for use in Player Event Support."


Receiving SupportIf you would like to receive player event support, please carefully read the guidelines and apply using the application form.
If there are multiple qualifying event applications for the same date, the events to receive support will be decided by lottery.





[ Step 1 ]
First of all, we have to plan an event that everyone can enjoy!




[ Step 2 ]
To make the event even better, apply for player event support!




[ Step 3 ]
The Operations Team will review the details of your application.
In the event that multiple qualifying applications are scheduled for the same date, the event to take place will be determined via a draw. An application may be rejected if the event details deviate from the guidelines. In both cases, you will be contacted, and we encourage you to re-apply after changing the date of the event or altering the event details.

[ Step 4 ]
If there are no problems with the event details or the desired date, your support will be approved! The Operations Team will work on the requested object placement to help enhance your event experience.
We hope that you will experience events that will remain in your memories forever.

The Operations Team will review your event details before deciding whether you qualify for support. If there are multiple event applications for the same date or it is decided that your event details deviate from the guidelines, your application may be rejected.



Support AvailabilityPlayer Event Support is a service that allows players to have moogles added to their events through a simple application process.

As a general rule, the Operations Team does not provide support other than moogle setting and placement.
Event planning and progress, as well as management during the day of the event, is to be handled by the player(s) holding the event.
*If during the event, it is decided that non-participants’ gameplay is being hindered due to congestion or disorder caused by the event, the Operations Team may intervene to rectify the situation. In such a situation, please follow GM instructions immediately.


ApplicationsPlease make sure the event’s host applies for Player Event Support.
The host must possess an account that can be logged into FINAL FANTASY XI from the time that the event starts until the time that the event ends.
The Operations Team will be in charge of all contact with the host from the time that the event has been approved until the time that the event ends. Please be aware that an event may be cancelled if the host cannot be reached.
The desired date for holding an event can be selected from 14 to 7 days before the date of the event.
After this submission period has ended, the applications will be reviewed in the order they were received and, if necessary, selected via a draw.
The host will be contacted by e-mail regarding the results of the review/draw and whether or not the event was approved. The host will be contacted if the event cannot be held for any reason.
*After altering the event details and date/time, you can re-apply for an event any number of times.


Holding an EventPlease be aware that support will be canceled if the event host does not log in on the day of the event.
If for any reason, holding the event is difficult for the host, please contact us by the day before the event by replying to the e-mail notifying that your event was approved.


Support Time PeriodThe times for the event will be decided by the event host, but moogles can only be placed between 4:00pm and 11:00pm(PDT)／3:00pm – 10:00pm(PST) and moogles can be removed from 1 hour after they have been placed until 12:00am(PDT)／11:00pm(PST).
Once a specific time has been reached or the event has ended, the moogles will be removed. Please be aware that the host will not be contacted about this.


Applications for support over several days will follow the same moogle placement rules described above for each of the days.


Moogles (Objects)An event will not be approved if we are unable to verify the locations where the moogles are to be placed. Please be careful to correctly enter the coordinates obtained with your Pendant Compass when applying.
If you would like to change the moogles’ message, placement locations, or appearances, please contact the Operations Team by e-mail up until the day before the event.
Once a moogle has been placed, its message, placement location, and appearance cannot be changed.
The moogle message entered in the application will be used as-is unless there is a significant problem with the service. Please apply after you have carefully decided on your message.
*The Operations Team will not translate or correct any of the non-English messages that have been set. We recommend that the host confirms that the text being used is correct and appropriate.


Event DetailsEvents may not qualify for support if they:
Contain content that may be considered harmful to the FINAL FANTASY XI theme and setting.
Contain content that is considered offensive to public order and morals.
Contain content that criticizes specific individuals, groups, or organizations.
Are being held for money-making or other commercial purposes.
Have a real-money reward for winning the event.
Discriminate against any specific player by forbidding their participation in the event.
Require Player Event Support without requiring innovation or organization on the part of the requesting player.





Apply for Player Event Support

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https://secure.playonline.com/events...ml?polg_loc=en


spiffy

Wasn't sure how to add images to quotes D:

[Rocl]

oh ok

[Carmi]

Do people still do those "Naked race from Windurst to Jeuno"? Now with more moogles!

[Fridell]

Can this be intresting ?

[Olo401]

Coming soon - the moogle in Southern Sandy that dispenses venom potions to the tarutaru suicide cult then raises them.

[Khamsin]

https://secure.playonline.com/events...ml?polg_loc=en


spiffy

Wasn't sure how to add images to quotes D:

With IMG tags.

[Fridell]

Need to make an event where plays get to slap SE employees and most important, the Dev Team :D

[The Stig]

Need to make an event where plays get to piss & shit & bukkake on SE employees and most important, the Dev Team :D

Fixed.

[trixter]

I remember reading about something like this already being available like 2 years ago. What?

[Deimos]

106 characters doesn't seem like that long of a message. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think you can say mu

[hagun]

106 characters doesn't seem like that long of a message. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think you can say mu

Oh you. Well played.

[AmberlyUnicorn]

NAKED RUNS!
Mog in sandy, windy, and basty that lvl syncs you to lvl 1 and strips all gear.
Finsh line mog in jeuno.

No outside support.

Prizes are either a stack of silent oils, prism powders, sprinter's boots or a perma speed boost for 6 rl hours. (fighting, logging, or changing jobs will not remove this status.)

Groups of people than signup together in the same party can also make a "gil pool" and the winner takes the amount at the end of the race.

If you die during the run, you will automaticly be warped to the mog you started from unweakend and ready to start again.

[Acturus]

So, now players can create their own events?

I was wondering what SE would do once they ran out of that "year's worth of content".

[Mistress Stowastiq]

Do people still do those "Naked race from Windurst to Jeuno"? Now with more moogles!

Lol Yep people do.
The ones I have seen have all added side quests to make it even harder than level 1 naked mule to jeuno races. Although usually the prizes are gil generated from a pot collected from each member. I think the info says no monetary gain allowed:

edit
" Event DetailsEvents may not qualify for support if they:
Contain content that may be considered harmful to the FINAL FANTASY XI theme and setting.
Contain content that is considered offensive to public order and morals.
Contain content that criticizes specific individuals, groups, or organizations.
Are being held for money-making or other commercial purposes.."

Perhaps they mean real money. This event service confuses me though. Going to have to read the info a bazillion more times.

[Deimos]

NAKED RUNS!
Mog in sandy, windy, and basty that lvl syncs you to lvl 1 and strips all gear.
Finsh line mog in jeuno.

No outside support.

Prizes are either a stack of silent oils, prism powders, or sprinter's boots.

Groups of people than signup together in the same party can also make a "gil pool" and the winner takes the amount at the end of the race.

If you die during the run, you will automaticly be warped to the mog you started from unweakend and ready to start again.

Maybe I'm missing something in my reading of this announcement, but I don't think so because I've read over it 3 times trying to find any sort of usefulness in it...

The moogles can't do any of that kind of thing (level sync, prizes, etc). All they can do is say a 106-or-less-character message. That seems to be all this is.

[AmberlyUnicorn]

Sorry, I forgot to not have hope or dreams when dealing with SE.

[Pikarya]

The moogles can't do any of that kind of thing (level sync, prizes, etc). All they can do is say a 106-or-less-character message. That seems to be all this is.

This is correct.

Cliff notes; wasted development time and money for something no one is ever going to use.

[Spira]

Bubbling Bernie Lv1 'HNM' event comes to mind

[Hoshiku]

did i misread where it said that you can only have 4 moogles? what kind of an event only uses 4 props?

[Deimos]

Ironically, out of the 205 choices you have for the Moogle's appearance, none of the choices are a Moogle.