FFXIV Random Speculation/Question thread III: Where's my beta invite?

**blythe** · 2010-06-23 07:56

Originally Posted by Shadowcatt

Appreciate the information, but if you're gonna provide a link, try to link the original website instead of a re-posting of a direct copy/paste from a second website. I can understand if Core provided translation or something of value, but the original story is in English and there was no value-added content provided by Core.

Original Link: http://www.nowgamer.com/features/763...naka-interview

Also we should just be avoiding giving hits to FFXIVcore in general considering the shady ethics practiced by members of their staff.

LD · 2010-06-23 07:57

Originally Posted by Jollipop

Sounds plenty big enough, wouldn't surprise me if they plan to have the first expansion come out within 6 months of retail, similar to Zilarts.

FFXI came out in May 2002. ROZ came out in April 2003.

**Freelancer** · 2010-06-23 08:27

Is it just me.... or did the hyur F's boobs change size while they we're changing character faces?

Giggity.

**Meko** · 2010-06-23 08:28

Originally Posted by Jollipop

Sounds plenty big enough, wouldn't surprise me if they plan to have the first expansion come out within 6 months of retail, similar to Zilarts.

I don't think it really matters how big the world is as long as they provide us with enough to keep busy.

The size of the world is really only relative to the speed of travel. Look at WoW's world versus FFXI's. I'd say WoW's is bigger as in more zones however because you can mount, whether it be on ground or in air, it seems smaller.

**Lucavi** · 2010-06-23 12:10

^ Whoa, whoa guy. Watch that non-FFXIV talk. There are eyes everywhere...

On topic, I wish there were different run speeds. I'm not advocating for a running stamina gauge, but the summer jog thing that the Hyur have going on (midlanders) puts me to sleep. I want to get my toon some newbalances and a sweatband.

**roippi** · 2010-06-23 12:18

Originally Posted by Lucavi

I want to get my toon some newbalances and a sweatband.

FFXI proved that players are complete nutters for +movespeed. I leveled BRD practically for no other purpose than I had to have mazurka. (and for those few glorious days of flee-zurka when the instrument was bugged)

I'd be shocked if there's not a plethora of +movespeed methods at launch (though equipment movespeed might be too much to hope for).

**Hyan** · 2010-06-23 12:19

**Lucavi** · 2010-06-23 12:21

Looks like a hi-res warp stalker from... bah, can't say, but yeah.

**Loaar** · 2010-06-23 12:23

Lets not forget:

http://www.famitsu.com/image/9499/s1...kq6FK5ESiX.jpg

http://www.famitsu.com/image/9499/s1...uo2drhK7SG.jpg

**Hyan** · 2010-06-23 12:24

Those goobbue pics are glorious.

But yah, good to see some higher level mobs/HNM's. That glacier style area looks interesting too.

**Katlan** · 2010-06-23 12:27

Thank you for your participation in the Alpha Test!

I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to those of you who participated from the beginning, as well as those who joined in midway. With your invaluable assistance, the Alpha Test has come to a successful conclusion.

The Alpha version is but a humble framework of what is planned for the full product version of FINAL FANTASY XIV, with many parts of the game still undergoing development and fine-tuning. In light of the various issues that arose during the test, some may feel that “successful conclusion” is not the most apt of descriptions. But it cannot be denied that much fruit has been borne from this, our first venture into working hand in hand with our users to create FINAL FANTASY XIV. For us here on the development team, these past two months have hurtled by in exhilarating anticipation.

We have received a veritable treasure trove of feedback ranging from constructive criticism to words of encouragement, all of which have been a source of great strength and inspiration to the development and operations teams. The results are evident. The Alpha Test phase saw the alleviation of server load and countless pressing bugs addressed. Some of you may have also noticed that the version of the game presented at the recently held E3 and on the FINAL FANTASY XIV CHANNEL boasts a vastly improved UI, character creation screen, and battle system, just to name a few things. These refinements owe their existence to your invaluable feedback. In our ongoing endeavor to create a better Eorzea, we intend to continue taking the voices of our users to heart, from the Beta Test phase to beyond the release of the full product version.

The Beta Test phase draws near, and nothing would give us greater pleasure than to have our trusted Alpha testers be the first to experience this latest iteration of the game. We also feel that no one else would be better qualified to discern the advances made over the Alpha version, particularly in the area of processing load mitigation. Once version stability has been confirmed, additional testers will be welcomed to the fold. You can expect to receive information pertaining to the Beta Test in the very near future.

We intend to make this Beta Test a success, and look forward to your continued assistance!

Nobuaki Komoto
FINAL FANTASY XIV Director

didn't see it posted yet

**Lucavi** · 2010-06-23 12:42

Can't wait to roll with my lancer/gladiator hybrid come Beta. Bring it on.

**Zane** · 2010-06-23 13:00

While the second Bomb pictures look alright, that first bomb picture makes it look like it ate the other bombs.

All the other mobs look awesome though. Liking the enemy variety.

**Purrrfect** · 2010-06-23 13:03

It seems since they are insistent on not showing my mandragoras, I will have to support the next best thing. Team Apkallu, GO!

**Killo** · 2010-06-23 13:03

Originally Posted by Hyan

HOLY FUCK
http://www.famitsu.com/image/9499/s1...g613g66Nhp.jpg

What the fuck are those?

**Gokulo** · 2010-06-23 13:04

Originally Posted by Killo

What the fuck are those?

Looks like a testicular cancer popped out of your nut a moment ago.

**Loaar** · 2010-06-23 13:04

Spriggans

**Shuichi** · 2010-06-23 13:13

Monsters look great. C'mon beta invite!

**Mathematics** · 2010-06-23 13:47

fuuuu i want the beta to start so bad

**Dro Smoke** · 2010-06-23 13:51

I like how the crabs actually look dangerous this time

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