Version Update Preview (11/06/2009)

[Spira]

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The fast-approaching major version update will usher in auspicious adjustments spanning a wide range of in-game elements. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce the changes that are scheduled for the Chocobo Circuit, the fishing quest "Inside the Belly," and more!

Read on for the details.

The fast-approaching major version update will usher in auspicious adjustments spanning a wide range of in-game elements. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce the changes that are scheduled for the Chocobo Circuit, the fishing quest "Inside the Belly," and more!

Chocobo Circuit

- Bigger Rewards
The amount of chocobucks rewarded to first, second, and third place winners in chocobo racing will be significantly increased.

- Revised Race Schedule
The Chocobo Circuit schedule has undergone a full review. The C2 Chocobo Race and C1 Crystal Stakes will be held with greater frequency, and races will take place at the same time each Earth day, making it easier for players to participate than ever before.

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*The red and blue race attendants above will alternately conduct races.

- New Rewards
The dashing racing silks dutifully worn by jockeys will be added to the list of reward items obtainable in exchange for chocobucks. With each color offering unique beneficial effects for its wearer, there is bound to be something for every chocobo fan!

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Quest: Inside the Belly
Players will be able to turn in more varieties of fish to the quest-starter NPC. Rumor has it these fishes have a penchant for swallowing up new equipment whole...?

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Past Vana'diel

- Xarcabard [S]
Monster distribution will be adjusted to allow adventurers to safely arrive at their destination when using the teleportation service requiring Allied Notes.

- Eldieme Necropolis [S]
A number of gates within the necropolis will be adjusted to remain open at all times to allow players to find their way to union treasure chests at the end of a Campaign Battle.

All this and more is coming to you in the soon-arriving major version update!

[The Stig]

HAH. NO SUMMONS YET

(skipped the chocobo bit, didn't understand any of it, because I didn't do it before)

[Ropeydonkey]

Minor fixes, but good to see. Ive only just got my chocobo ready for the circuit proper, nice to see the rewards boosted, I reckon I will be amongst the few people that this will beneift^^ (unless everyone goes for the new chocobo gear).

I like to see SE correcting the minor bugs and annoyances just as much implementing big new things.

[Gunitsoldier]

They call THIS a preview? Some coloured NPCs ? FUCK OFF SE.

[Not Kuno]

Lame/10

[Toth]

What is with all these update notes one day after another? Could they have spread these out during the last two weeks lol

[dejet]

more fish for my quest^^ lol maybe we get some use for the bigger fish.

[Baelorn]

All this and more is coming to you in the soon-arriving major version update!

Suuuuuure.

[Toth]

At least they are trying to improve neglected game mechanics.

[dejet]

- Xarcabard [S]
Monster distribution will be adjusted to allow adventurers to safely arrive at their destination when using the teleportation service requiring Allied Notes.


what this really means: "we are moving a fucking dragon that eats you half the time when you Warp out to the zone/fight the fort area"

[Esvedium]

At least they are trying to improve neglected game mechanics.

I agree. Not much to get /wrists about in these update notes, other than "Q_Q no summonarz!!!1!uno" (which I don't care about anyways.)

[Julian]

Awesome, finally some uses for useless fish!

I'm quite excited for this update now

[Caliburn]

- Xarcabard [S]
Monster distribution will be adjusted to allow adventurers to safely arrive at their destination when using the teleportation service requiring Allied Notes.


what this really means: "we are moving a fucking dragon that eats you half the time when you Warp out to the zone/fight the fort area"

Could also maybe increase the possibility of the manaburn camp out there if the fucking dragon is moved to a position where it doesn't swoop down and rain death and rape on anyone wandering in the wrong direction.

Maybe.

[VyThee]

Quest: Inside the Belly
Players will be able to turn in more varieties of fish to the quest-starter NPC. Rumor has it these fishes have a penchant for swallowing up new equipment whole...?

yay!

and multiple fish is still fish, SE.

edit: damn it. webster says both can be used. I'm in denial.

[dejet]

varieties of fish indicates plural

[Classikmage]

Q.Q Where's my Salvage gear list for SCH!! Damn you, SE!~ Damn you!!

[Dymlos]

Dear SE: No one gives a shit about about Choco-races and un-nerf fucking fort xp.

[flintyoungblood]

Q.Q Where's my Salvage gear list for SCH!! Damn you, SE!~ Damn you!!

^ this to the nth power.

and you better have something up your sleeve for blm. I want my stances for reduced enmity or increased dmg already >.> and maybe a couple new spells. something!

[spooky]

Yay fishing update. I hope I can actually make some decent gil with Fishing 100 and an Ebisu.

[Starr]

This is awesome, brb reactivating accounts