FFXI Races in FFXIV pictures New

[100percentile]

Ah I see... well hopefully someone steps up to it lol.

[xopher]

Ah I see... well hopefully someone steps up to it lol.

*lights another Elmer signal*

[Cantih]

[Waraji]

Damnit! I almost got excited there for a sec...

[Sephiroth_Owa 13]

Is it just me or do the chars in XIV look like they have short legs?

[Mr. Flippy]

come on female galkas. if SE gives us female galkas i am so gonna roll one. but if not most likely still gonna roll a galka or a mithra

[100percentile]

Is it just me or do the chars in XIV look like they have short legs?

Just you

[Kurokikaze]

Is it just me or do the chars in XIV look like they have short legs?

If anything they look a little tall.

[xopher]

Is it just me or do the chars in XIV look like they have short legs?

http://i30.tinypic.com/qybsyu.jpg

what

[Chantal]

New mithras look so much sexier than old mithras I gotta say.

Old mithras could be half-naked wearing full plate and chainmail armor D: so *not* cool

[Elmer the Pointy]

I tried to get what I could from all the shots. Here's the write up. You can check it out with the pictures and everything here or just read the text below.

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According to the article, character creation will go much further beyond slapping together race and face. Players will be able to customize a wide range of features, such as hair color & style. Exactly what else will be adjustable is unknown at this time.

The Hyuran are said to be the most prolific race of all Eorzea. This is pretty much in line with Vana'diel, as they again appear to take the role of "default race." The article says that they migrated to Eorzea in large numbers from neighboring islands and continents. They brought with them great technology and innovation that raised the civilization of Eorzea to new heights (quite literally, judging from the trailer). Amongst the Hyuran, there is much variety in terms of language and culture. The two main classifications of Hyuran are "Midlanders" who migrated to lower areas and the "Highlanders" who migrated into the hills and mountains.

The "Elvaan" of Final Fantasy XIV, for whom there appears to be no information yet. It is said they will be called "Elzen," but this is not confirmed.

Lalafell are short, munchkin-looking creatures not unlike the TaruTaru of Final Fantasy XI. There is no information regarding them at this time.

The Roegadyn are a muscular race that live near the Northern Sea. It appears that some work as hired mercenaries or bodyguards, but others lead a less noble life as pirates. A portion of their explanation is cut off, so I will get into more detail about them upon the magazine's release.

Miqo'te are cat-like people who are again known as fierce hunters. They are mainly separated into "Sunseekers" and "Moonkeepers." They are a minority race in the land of Eorzea. More information to come once the full blurb is visible.

Judging from what we can see, the player can change their path by equipping different weapons, and within each path are a set of classes. Again, there may be better details available on Friday, but we can still see a couple of the professions from which we will have to choose.

The path of the Fighter is for those wishing to be adept at wielding great weapons of battle. Classes that represent the way of the Fighter include Fencer and Archer.

The path of the Sorcerer is open to those who possess magical weapons imbued with fantastic power. The picture shows a staff, but it is possible there will be other weapon types available. Classes representative of the way of the Sorcerer include 呪術士 (ju-jutsu-shi), which may be a first for Final Fantasy, excluding the upcoming Final Fantasy Gaiden on the Nintendo DS. It can translate to a couple things, such as witch, shaman or warlock. The second class has been Conjurer in Final Fantasy III, and Caller in Final Fantasy IV.

Now this is interesting. The article says that equipping crafting tools will put you on the path of the Crafter. This would suggest that crafting has been absorbed into the job system itself. No more mid-battle juice? Anyway, by taking a tool, such as a Blacksmith's Hammer, in hand, you are on the path of the Crafter, which contains classes such as Blacksmith and Chef (probably sans hammer).

The path of the Gatherer is activated by equipping harvesting tools. In the example picture, the horned mystery man is holding a hatchet. Classes included under Gatherer are Gardener and Fisherman.

[Kurokikaze]

HE LIVES! Thanks Elmer! :D

[100percentile]

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Thank you! looking forward to the full scoop on friday.

[Scythiroth]

Very interesting stuff. Thank you for the full translation!

[Cantih]

<3 EtP

[Carraway]

Thanks for the translation and additional information, Elmer. I thought 幻術 was more associated with an illusory context, but after reading your post, I looked it up and found out that the JP version of "Blood Pact: Rage" translates "Rage" as 幻術.

[Telamond]

I hate Lalafell, please change the name! T_T
Also, they totally look like fatasses. It'd be like playing a large-sized tarutaru for the rest of your life.

Also, no Bard?

[Akiyama]

As it's been said, I'm sure that's not all of the classes just yet. I doubt they'd want to give everything away.

[hebi]

Very interesting, thankyou for translating Elmer.

[luciferu]

Hyuran
Most prolific race in Eorzea. They migrated from nearest islands and continents, taken with them their technology. The Hyurans are split up into two big groups according to their geographic localisation: inhabitants from low-lands and high-lands. Their cultures and languages are numerous.

Elzen
This race is native from Eorzea. They clashed with the Hyuran after the latter's massive migration. Their auditory ability is noteworthy.

Roegadyn
Most live in the northern sea on fishing. Some of them are hired as mercenaries or bodyguards by other races, but the other ones prefer to go towards the sea and choose to become pirates.

Lalafell
This race of farmers is above all settled near the southern sea. The Lalafells may appear to be small but their intelligence is superior to the other races. It seems there aren't many women.

Miqo'te
This minority race in Eorzea splits up into two big groups: sun seekers and moon guardians. Most of them are dreadful hunters. Men are extremely rare.

In the region of Eorzea, there're three big towns: Uldaha in the desert, Gridania in the forest, and Rimsa-Rominsa in the seaside. There're pirates in the latter one. Weather is subject to change like in FFXI (seasons change).