Update Details

[Calintzpso]

Mod Delete or change/move this whenever the official pops up.

SE update main page time fail.

http://www.playonline.com/pcd/verup/...35/detail.html

[Yugl]

The "add to lottable spoils" option has been added for items obtained from gold pyxides, with the exception of augmented items, temporary items and key items.

Bam.

* Remaining Visitant time will no longer be lost upon exiting Abyssea without receiving Visitant status.
* You may now obtain multiple "forbidden keys" in one transaction from the Cruor Prospector NPC.
* An option has been added to obtain all status enhancements from the Cruor Prospector NPC. This option will only be displayed when you are not currently receiving any enhancements.
* The NPC Joachim will now inform adventurers of the quantity of traverser stones he currently has in stock. When he has no stones in stock, he will reveal the remaining time before a stone next becomes available.
* The stackable quantity of the "Forbidden Key" item has been increased from 12 to 99.

Win.

Maximum values have been increased for certain enhancing magic, dark magic, and blue magic spells whose potency is commensurate with casting skill.

Don't toss out those enhancing skill pieces yet RDMs!

Curdled Plasma Broth Cooking Fiend Blood, Beastman Blood, Bird Blood

Looks like a leech or clot.

[Calintzpso]

You may now obtain multiple "forbidden keys" in one transaction from the Cruor Prospector NPC.

The stackable quantity of the "Forbidden Key" item has been increased from 12 to 99

hawt

EDIT: SE finally caught up, Official update statement released. Edit OP/Move to News Section if you want. Off to mine now.

[Dyno]

Doesn't feel like much has been done this update.. although I guess there is new add-on content in addition to the notes. What I am quite shocked about is how SE still haven't updated Auto-Translate. That's the second time running!

[Thiefami]

Doesn't feel like much has been done this update.. although I guess there is new add-on content in addition to the notes. What I am quite shocked about is how SE still haven't updated Auto-Translate. That's the second time running!

lol what?

[Auburn]

Now if they'd just make it so you don't lose your temp items upon timing out of abyssea, that'd be great!

[Saithorx]

about time they introduce new synthesis items that are not Synergy.

[coder]

The help text for the "Carol II" series of bard songs omits the following information:
"...and sometimes nullifies (element) attacks."

"...and sometimes nullifies (element) attacks."

nullifies (element) attacks.

>.>

[Calintzpso]

anyone else having issues triggering a file check? I'm getting no response after it finds a file to repair. Its like they shut us out this time around via repair way.

EDIT: nvm, wow they are clogged already, frigging pol errors.

[Julian]

anyone else having issues triggering a file check? I'm getting no response after it finds a file to repair. Its like they shut us out this time around via repair way.

EDIT: nvm, wow they are clogged already, frigging pol errors.

I was just guessing the update servers were down <.<

[Yugl]

Bastion

Bastion is the name given to defensive battles waged by the Resistance and its adventurer allies against the ever-encroaching Abyssean hordes. Bastion battles take place in the areas below introduced in Scars of Abyssea:
Abyssea – Attohwa / Abyssea – Misareaux / Abyssea - Vunkerl

Stout-hearted adventurers who lend their sword arms to Bastion can expect to earn handsome rewards in experience or limit points, cruor, and Resistance Credits, the last of which can be exchanged for Empyrean Armor and useful temporary items. As evaluation for Bastion battles is conducted on a per-enemy basis, even those with limited time can earn rewards commensurate with their contributions.

Participating in Bastion

1) Proceed to a Bastion Area.
Adventurers can confirm the status of Bastion battles by speaking with either the Port Jeuno NPC "Horst," or the Bastion Prefect overseeing each area's outpost.

*Please be aware that system messages indicating the commencement of a Bastion battle will not be displayed for those who have switched on the chat filter for Campaign-Related Data.

2) Sign Up for Bastion
Each of the three Scars of Abyssea areas is home to a military outpost, within which a "Pulse Martello"—the cornerstone of the resistance effort—is stationed. Adventurers must help to repel the Abyssean hordes that storm the outpost, seeking the destruction of the Pulse Martello.
The outpost can be conveniently reached by teleporting to Veridical Conflux #00.

During a Bastion battle, the Bastion Prefect NPC will issue the "Pennant" status to participants. Only those who have received this status will be able to attack Bastion foes and earn rewards. Similarly to Besieged and Campaign, characters belonging to different parties and alliances can cooperate in felling the same enemy.

Pennant Status
Characters under the effect of the Pennant status will be subject to restrictions on certain other activities. Players who wish to engage in activities such as ordinary leveling and NM battles must first speak with the Bastion Prefect to have the status removed. The Pennant status will automatically wear off upon the conclusion of a Bastion battle, but you may choose to have it removed at any time.

Under the effect of a Pennant:
* You cannot engage in battle with non-Bastion foes. Similarly, non-Bastion foes will be unable to attack you.
* You cannot have healing and enhancement magic cast upon you by characters not issued with the status.
* You cannot receive or complete quests offered in the Abyssea area in question.
* You will not be subject to an experience penalty if incapacitated.
*The Pennant status does not prevent you from being ejected from Abyssea should your Visitant status wear off.
*Both Pennant and Visitant statuses will wear off if you are affected by the black magic spell "Tractor."


3) Repel the Hordes!
The fiends will relentlessly hone in on one target: the Pulse Martello that forms the keystone of the Resistance's defenses. To protect this vital but highly vulnerable target, makeshift searing ward replicas known as "Clone Wards" have been constructed in the immediate vicinity. The Pulse Martello will fall quickly if subjected to direct assaults from the enemy, so soldiers of the Resistance would do well to keep the Clone Wards functioning at full capacity at all times.

When an enemy is felled (regardless of whether the killing blow is struck by an adventurer or a Resistance NPC), adventurers will receive experience points, limit points, cruor and Resistance Credits commensurate with their contributions to the fight. Enemies will also, on rare occasions, yield purloined "martello cores," items which may be used to upgrade the Pulse Martello.

*Players level 59 and below will be limited in the amount of experience points, cruor, and credits they can obtain.

- Resistance Credits
Adventurers who battle bravely on behalf of the Resistance will be rewarded with credits, which may be traded to the Bastion Prefect NPC to receive the legendary Empyrean Armor, useful temporary items, and various other goods.

Martello Cores
Upon acquiring these potent power sources from your foes, they will be automatically outfitted to the Pulse Martello. They will then grant a wide range of favorable effects across the entire area, from increased experience points to a greater likelihood of receiving valuable spoils, and more.

4) Laying Down Arms
You may withdraw from combat at any time during a Bastion battle. You will, however, need to speak with the Bastion Prefect NPC to have your pennant status removed if you wish to engage in other quests in Abyssea. Pennant status will also wear off automatically when the battle ends, be it in victory (annihilation of the enemy) or defeat (the fall of the pulse martello).

Resistance Ops
Adventurers may also aid the Resistance by undertaking special missions to upgrade and repair the traps that serve to hinder the progress of the enemy. Speak to a "Resistance Sapper" NPC to register for these operations, for which you will be rewarded in cruor and Resistance Credits upon successful completion.

*After reporting successful completion of an operation to the Resistance Sapper, you will have to wait one full day (Vana'diel time) before undertaking another.
*Please be warned that changing areas, logging out, or disconnecting while an operation is in progress will result in the mission being abandoned and all related key items being lost.
*Resistance ops may not be undertaken or completed while you have the Pennant status in effect.

Enemy Sighted!
Bastion battles will arise in all three Scars of Abyssea areas: Abyssea – Attohwa, Abyssea – Misareaux, and Abyssea – Vunkerl. The more adventurers distinguish themselves in their exploits, the sooner the hordes will take notice and commence their attack. Amassing considerable quantities of martello cores will also serve to attract the attention of formidable fiends.

New Campaign/Dynamis.

[Calintzpso]

whats shocking is the update tab isn't even enabled yet on the POL-FFXI screen. So there must be a lot of people doing it the Dat Miner way lol.

[SephYuyX]

Update Discussion: http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/983...pdate-(9-08-10) btw

[Yugl]

Does the Dat mining way let you update early? I would like to get this rolling while I run off.

Edit: And if so, how?

[Kegsay]

Does the Dat mining way let you update early? I would like to get this rolling while I run off.

Edit: And if so, how?

Delete a file (or put some .dat edits in) and do a Check Files. It'll not only replace the file you deleted (and any .dat modifications) but it'll download the update as well.

[Yugl]

Delete a file (or put some .dat edits in) and do a Check Files. It'll not only replace the file you deleted (and any .dat modifications) but it'll download the update as well.

I'll have to redo my pokemons?

[Kegsay]

Yeah, any .dat edits will be reverted back to their original.

[Sephoroth]

yes

[Atoreis]

So EXP pt to get 500 min and go bastion?
Now lets hope there are some exp friendly mobs there.

[Yugl]

Yeah, any .dat edits will be reverted back to their original.

Magikarp will not be pleased, but I have to if I want this done fast I suppose.