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

**Cayos** · 2010-06-23 18:03

Just got another square enix email. Nothing we didn't already know.

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Also, the famitsu article was translated by ffxivcore. Not sure if it's been posted yet, but here it is:

http://www.ffxivcore.com/topic/6996-...from-famitsu/?

Reposted the mob SSs from the last page, and included their descriptions. There's also info about what kind of changes we'll see from the alpha.

Spoiler: show

**Calemero** · 2010-06-23 18:30

Originally Posted by Chaossamurai

Just got another square enix email. Nothing we didn't already know.

Also, the famitsu article was translated by ffxivcore. Not sure if it's been posted yet, but here it is:

http://www.ffxivcore.com/topic/6996-...from-famitsu/?

Reposted the mob SSs from the last page, and included their descriptions. There's also info about what kind of changes we'll see from the alpha.

Spoiler: show

5 hours behind. Seriously do you even read the forums before you jump to post for recognition?

**Azureo~** · 2010-06-23 18:56

the mobs look feckin awsome,

**Cayos** · 2010-06-23 19:02

Originally Posted by Calemero

5 hours behind. Seriously do you even read the forums before you jump to post for recognition?

Actually, I do. The mob SSs had been posted in this thread, at the end of the last page, and without the descriptions. I did not find a link to the xivcore translation anywhere. Do you even read the forums before you berate someone?

Show me where the translation was posted, please.

**mintyice** · 2010-06-23 19:34

glad to see spriggans. they were pretty cool in FFXII

**Biggie** · 2010-06-23 20:12

Remember some people talking about if the level cap would be raised or not, and have not seen this posted....

Changes from Alpha to Beta8 minutes ago by Elmer

Famitsu.com posted a short list of the main differences players can expect as Final Fantasy XIV moves into the beta phase. According to information given at E3, we are only a few short weeks away, so let's take a look at what we can expect!

* The Effect Gauge, which influenced the accuracy and power of an attack, has been removed.
* Along with the removal of the Effect Gauge, the function of the Action Gauge has been altered. Previously, the player would need a full Action Gauge to execute a command, whereas now commands instead consume a specific portion of the gauge.
* The Action Menu, where players can customize their list of actions, has been expanded to 30 slots. There are 10 slots allocated for Traits (class-specific characteristics) and Abilities (crafting-specific characteristics)
* The "Physical Bonus" system, which affects HP/MP, stats and elemental affinities, has been changed. Now, HP/MP rise automatically along with the player's level and only stats are customizable. Also, the list of stats has been adjusted from 8 to 6. Elemental affinities have been separated and will now require the use of "Elemental Bonus" points to increase.
* Throwing weapons have been added and can be equipped and used with the "Throw" action.
* Left/Right Ear 1 and Left/Right Finger 2 equipment slots have been added.
* New abilities can be set when a shield is equipped.
* Distance and orientation relative to the enemy will have more of an effect on the battle.
* The amount and variety of Guildleves has increased.
* The level cap has been increased.
* Players can now consume items.
* Food has been introduced, which is used to temporarily strengthen a player character.
* A number of changes have been made so the menus and chat logs are easier to read and navigate.

**mintyice** · 2010-06-23 20:14

i can here to post that. you beat me to it. throwing items now? weee!

**Lazytowner** · 2010-06-23 21:00

People are getting quite flustered over not being able to gain that oh-so-sweet recognition and acceptance from a group of what, 20 people at most? lol.

I'm loving the design of the mobs; can't wait to go exploring and see something new, right before I die. XD

**Coren** · 2010-06-23 21:15

The new mobs look badass and I'm definitely liking the new beta changes. I hope they adjust XP gain, or make it more intuitive where to go kill shit. I had a hell of a time figuring out what to kill after lvl10 or so. At one point it seemed that we wandered about 8 miles to find mobs that were harder than we previously killed, and they gave *less* xp. It really made no sense.

**Kachi** · 2010-06-23 21:32

Spriggans were actually in the alpha, but I've only seen them in dark caves. I don't think there were any pictures because they're hard to see.

I'm almost more excited about the positioning and distance changes than anything else.

What about this, though?:

"-The ability to equip things other than shields in your left hand has been made available."

I thought this would be more exciting to people.

**Kaylia** · 2010-06-23 22:10

Guildleve had spriggans. The only one I fought were right outside the city.

I hope they fix the terrible camera that twitch on every object. It's really irritating

**plue** · 2010-06-24 03:20

Wow, quite a few of those changes sound awesome. Also, some of the mobs look awesome, and their descriptions are really fun to read. I hope we're not always hunting the cutesy creatures like we did in FFXI, it always made me feel bad.

Awesome:
http://www.ffxivcore.com/index.php?a...ttach_id=3037&

**mr.bryce** · 2010-06-24 07:14

Originally Posted by Freelancer

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

eyebrows ? XD lost in translation

where s my damn invite :'(

**Kerk** · 2010-06-24 09:28

probably my favorite of all of the mobs shown.

http://www.famitsu.com/image/9499/s1...T34pC7KlGw.jpg

**Antithesis** · 2010-06-24 09:41

Originally Posted by meonline

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

That area looks like a hi-resolution version of La Theine Plateau.

**Loaar** · 2010-06-24 10:00

Originally Posted by Antithesis

That area looks like a hi-resolution version of La Theine Plateau.

Its what most of the island Limsa is on looks like.

**Lucavi** · 2010-06-24 10:06

^ Just imagine la'thene having massive bodies of water around the edges and more caves, and presto, you have Limsa.

**Foras** · 2010-06-24 10:09

Anyone have an idea what area would be similar to Bastok? Badasses rolled out of Bastok.

**Kawfee** · 2010-06-24 10:12

Originally Posted by Kachi

What about this, though?:

"-The ability to equip things other than shields in your left hand has been made available."

I thought this would be more exciting to people.

Can't believe this isn't getting more attention. Anyone have more information on this? For example, can every class dual wield if they so desire? Are there limitations on what can be equipped/negative penalties for doing so?

**Hyan** · 2010-06-24 10:14

Now that I reread it, it indeed says you can hold a sword in one hand and a frying pan in the other!

Another question is, will there be separate stamina gauge like there was supposedly separate action gauge in alpha?

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