FFXIV Random Speculation/Question thread V: No one told me beta would have problems in it

[Loaar]

That might've been because we were allowed to wear anything we wanted... regardless of rank or discipline. I don't think you'll be able to use a shield in the future. Unless its like.. an aspis. :O

There are shields that are for both DoW and DoM classes in the beta, they were in the alpha too.

Also, the pic of the Thaum on the main site is using a shield, so I'm gonna go with its intended.

[Kurokikaze]

@ Lucavi: Hell yeah! Let's do this. 5PM EST. If we can't find any more BG folks we'll just get random people. :D

@ meonline: I stand corrected.

[SephYuyX]

Thank god I dont put any effort in to betas. Never got past 12 physical, and barely crafted. Bring on the wipes~

[Lucavi]

Go hard or go home, baby~!

[Dein]

I'd be all for going to a specific server in phase 3 to do stuff with the more active testers. Hopefully phase 3 takes care of the biggest issues and bugs right off the bat.

[Zubis]

I'd be all for going to a specific server in phase 3 to do stuff with the more active testers. Hopefully phase 3 takes care of the biggest issues and bugs right off the bat.

Me too, but sadly I have a few friends on Gabranth who aren't willing to leave. Everyone come to me! ;3

[Lucavi]

Me too, but sadly I have a few friends on Gabranth who aren't willing to leave. Everyone come to me! ;3

What's keeping them on Gabranth after character wipes other than the name of the server?

Emperor sounds better anyway, if that's all they're worried about.

[Zubis]

What's keeping them on Gabranth after character wipes other than the name of the server?

Emperor sounds better anyway, if that's all they're worried about.

Friends of my friends, basically. It's hard to keep in touch when there hasn't been any flist and the anouncement didn't leave much time to contact everyone. I'll see what happens but I'm probably staying on Gabranth.

[Jamison]

OMFG... Character wipes for next beta phase?! FFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN TO ME?! ; ;

That doesn't even make sense... Why make everyone clusterfuck lowbie areas again and have to restart the market? :/

I always thought that it would make more sense for them to start new beta players either at level 1, 10, or 20 .. so that instead of everyone trying to grind out levels just to test higher-ranked stuff, they can have people trying a much wider spectrum of the game's elements.

[Rasengan]

Name is RJO - I'll gladly send back to anyone who sends one my way

Tried sending to you, but said RJO didn't exist on Eorzeapedia.

Sure, whats your eorzeapedia name? Mine is five

Mine is Rasengan. Sent.

[gugru55]

Wife and I are both more than willing to send tickets to people who send them to use, our names are gugru55 and fgugru55 over on eorzeapedia.

[YukonWildAss]

Can someone post or PM the most recent patch notes? I can see people discussing them but haven't been able to find them after scanning the last 5 or 6 pages. Thanks in advance!

[SilverBreeze]

I'll definitely be rolling on Emperor this time around, only really played with like 5-6 people on Golbez and that's it. Meon, Gulkeeva, Shiki and Pleym Taru, and some other people. I want to play with more people I know.

Gulkeeva you're coming with me dammit.

[Kurokikaze]

Thank you for your continued participation in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test.

Phase 2 of beta testing will come to a close at 17:00 (PDT) on Wednesday, August 4th, with phase 3 (Beta 3) scheduled to begin mid-August.

In Beta 3, we will be adding new classes, new features such as linkshells, and a host of other adjustments and changes based on the feedback we've received thus far. The following is just a selection of what's in store for the next phase of testing.

[System-related]
- Significant adjustments to mouse controls
- Changes to the item menu display and controls for equipping gear
- The implementation of the following features:
Linkshells
Text commands
Auto-complete/auto-translation dictionary
Player macros

[Event-related]
- Local levequests will once again be available
- A sound effect and on-screen message will accompany the completion of a quest
- Completed quests will be recorded in the quest journal

[Battle-related]
- Changes to animations, effects, and combat speed
- Passive /Active mode will be toggled automatically when speaking to an NPC or locking on to a monster
- Players will be able to select either a single target or an area effect when casting spells
- Adjustments to balance guildleve rewards versus monster strength
- Various adjustments to overall battle balance

Full details will be announced in the Version Update Details section of the Beta Test Site on the day Beta 3 commences. Related updates to the manual will also be posted on the Beta Test Site.

We look forward to your continuing feedback and support.

NOTE: All character data will be deleted at the end of Beta 2.
All character profiles, images, and blogs on the Players' Site will also be deleted at this time.
Testers can continue to provide feedback on the Beta.

3 pages back and in the sticky thread..

[YukonWildAss]

3 pages back and in the sticky thread..

Still can't find it in this thread, but should of checked the sticky. Either way, thanks for the post Kuro!

[darkepyon]

I don't mind the reboot so long as they get rid of that wretched weapon bug. I'm sure that's among the first to get fixed (at least I hope).

[Spoony]

Ras and Five, I sent you guys tickets. I'll be on for a few hours if anyone wants to exchange

[Kurokikaze]

Lets not jinx it.

[gugru55]

Just sent back 10 beta tickets I got from people, wife'll be on later to send out those who gave to her!

Edit: I tried giving a ticket to you Spoony but your BG name isn't on the eorzea site.

[Kurokikaze]

Hey uh... Isn't GamesCom soon? Possible that SE will start Phase 3 around then.