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Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    Still waiting on codes myself.

    For anyone interested, Dev confirmed there will be no character wipe for release. Didn't bother me if there was as I'm going to delete mine and start again anyway after things I've read up on during the week such as stat points being class specific instead of character etc..
    Only took a few days to level what I had before so no loss really.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    Noxin wrote: »
    Still waiting on codes myself.

    For anyone interested, Dev confirmed there will be no character wipe for release. Didn't bother me if there was as I'm going to delete mine and start again anyway after things I've read up on during the week such as stat points being class specific instead of character etc..
    Only took a few days to level what I had before so no loss really.

    Probably going to start from scratch again myself, as I chose a random server, and a stupid name, not realising they were not going to be wiped.....

    I registered the code I got from Amazon at preorder.eu.finalfantasyxiv.com but not heard anything yet. Despite the fact I'm getting a physical disk from Amazon, I'm assuming the entire launch client will be downloadable soon enough....

    Actually forget that, the site is now changed and is accepting the code, but I' getting 'Error 3' when I try to register which seems to be common enough....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    I ordered direct from SE for digital download.

    The error 3 is mostly congestion I think. Last update from them says they are still working on it.

    I've no idea if you'll be able to download the client after choosing a physical disk but it'll be easy enough to get the client from an alternate source if not. Let me know if you can't and I'll set something up for you if needed (once I get mine ofc)


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Well I pre-ordered :),how do I buy a sub?also I didn't receive any code.


  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy


    Well I pre-ordered :),how do I buy a sub?also I didn't receive any code.

    You might have to send Amazon and e-mail for your code. I got mine pretty much when I made the purchase, but I have read of others having to e-mail for theirs. I wouldn't worry about buy your subscription just yet as the game come with 30 days free.

    *Edit: I just realised that you never mentioned the retailer, I had to e-mail GameStop in order to get my code. Go go PS3 and PC collectors edition (I need help!)

    Random screenshot, this game is beautiful!

    268452.jpg


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Razleavy wrote: »
    You might have to send Amazon and e-mail for your code. I got mine pretty much when I made the purchase, but I have read of others having to e-mail for theirs. I wouldn't worry about buy your subscription just yet as the game come with 30 days free.

    *Edit: I just realised that you never mentioned the retailer, I had to e-mail GameStop in order to get my code. Go go PS3 and PC collectors edition (I need help!)

    Random screenshot, this game is beautiful!

    268452.jpg

    30 free days ? Nice one :D,I didn't buy it from amazon but from the se website.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    I finally got the registration to work, and used the code etc.

    However when I went to download the client, I'm getting a 'maintenance' error from the launcher. What I didn't realise is that the Beta 4 client is the same as launch, so if you have it, don't uninstall it like I did :(

    I didn't pay much attention to this during beta, but where are people going - is there an (un)official UK/Ireland server?.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    Got my code this morning from SE direct and registered. Was a bit weird though.
    While registering it gave me the two options as when logging into beta. 1 & 2.
    Also a link to check what character you are connected to. I knew it was 1 but decided to check and it said I have no characters...

    Not sure what that means. I don't care if my character is gone though. Seemed to register ok.

    I still have my beta client thankfully. When I start the launcher I get the maintenance error too. I'd imagine there will be some sort of small patch before launch. It'll open today or tomorrow.

    @Sephiroth_dude You get 30 days when purchase afaik. No means to set a sub up just yet.

    @ArthurG I think Odin was the server of choice.. That's where I am at least. Decided I will defo be starting from scratch. Bit annoying to lose a 20 Glad, 15 Conj and a few crafting / gatherings around lvl 15. Ahh well :P


  • Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    I didn't pre-order. I didn't really
    think much about it till I did the beta. Now I'm hooked. Waiting on details about full release. Oh I'm on Odin server too.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    jaxdasher wrote: »
    I didn't pre-order. I didn't really
    think much about it till I did the beta. Now I'm hooked. Waiting on details about full release. Oh I'm on Odin server too.

    I was in the same boat. All aloof and telling myself I'd wait till late September to get it, not one of those crazy people waiting up to get in during the first 5 minutes. Now gibbering with excitment at the prospect of getting in to play on Saturday.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,637 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    Razleavy wrote: »
    PS3 and PC collectors edition (I need help!)
    Any preferences with regard to platform?

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Still no code.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    Still no code.....

    Drop them a mail with your order ID. I did last night and had the code this morning. Could have been coincidence.
    https://support.eu.square-enix.com/contact.php?id=5383&la=2

    @ArthurG: The launcher was apparently just updated. Should be available to DL now.


  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy


    OldGoat wrote: »
    Any preferences with regard to platform?

    Eh, not really. It will depend on my mood I'd say. I thought it looked lovely on the PS3 on a 50 inch TV, but one thing I noticed about the PS3 version is that sometimes other players and NPCs will revert to the simplified movement.. so they kind of stutter. It does look sharper on my laptop running on "High Laptop" settings at 1920 x 1080, but that is to be expected. The only other difference I can think of at the moment is with the UI and action bars, etc. but for the beta I just used the gamepad one that the PS3 verions uses for the laptop.


  • Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭Andy Gravity


    Everything you need to know about FF14 ARR in 1 handy guide..

    http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=657017


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Client is downloading \0/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,411 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    havnt been following this, have they actually made a good game out of the disaster that was its original release? is it using a monthly sub?


  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy


    havnt been following this, have they actually made a good game out of the disaster that was its original release? is it using a monthly sub?

    I played FFXI for 4~ years and while I enjoyed it I hoped I wouldn't have another game do the same... I'm afraid from what I have played of 2.0 I'll be playing it for a long time! They have definitely made an excellent game this time around.

    Yes it's a monthly sub.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    1st month is free though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Aurongroove


    did a quest there about killing some rats, and it was called
    "Ain't nobody got time for rats"

    LOOOOOOL etc


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    So now I hear you might be able to change appearance at first login.
    Seems I might not have to restart my character after all if this is true. The name is set ok, but it looks like a baboons ar$e.

    Might get to continue from where I left off after all. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    Any idea what time servers open at tomorrow?


  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy


    ArthurG wrote: »
    Any idea what time servers open at tomorrow?

    Same time as the beta so.. 9 a.m. GMT if I remember correctly?


  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy


    Just found this, gives a countdown :P

    http://arrstatus.com/


  • Registered Users Posts: 632 ✭✭✭VampiricPadraig


    Heya folks.

    Just to let you know that there is a 1035MB update for the game now available. :)


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,715 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    I expect a full report on my desk by 9 pm Sunday evening, thats giving you guys the weekend :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 632 ✭✭✭VampiricPadraig


    Dcully wrote: »
    I expect a full report on my desk by 9 pm Sunday evening, thats giving you guys the weekend :)

    Won't be happening. My dog ate it :O


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Lads what's the best server to go on?what one will ye be on?


  • Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    I'm on Odin I read that there's a few UK/Irish clan on it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    Lads what's the best server to go on?what one will ye be on?

    Odin here too mate.
    I'll update tomorrow with my character name depending on how things go.
    Not part of any guild during beta.

    Just FYI lads, I don't know who has been at an MMO launch before but expect problems and don't judge the game straight away if there is.
    MMO launches rarely go off without a hitch.
    Hopefully being early access, it won't be as bad as what Tuesday will be.. :pac:


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Odin it is then :cool:


  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy




    These two deferred exams couldn't have come at a worse time :( Roll on Wed 18:00 :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    How is early access going for you guys? Anyone on PS3, does it run well? Can you use the Phase 4 beta launcher?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    I'm only getting online now.

    Name: Barid Medar - I started from scratch.

    Jax you can use P4 launcher yes. There is a 1gb update for it.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    I had just created my char and was about to start when I get the message all the worlds are down for maintenance :mad:.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    I had just created my char and was about to start when I get the message all the worlds are down for maintenance :mad:.

    Sadly so. There was a problem with the Duty Finder that needs fixing.
    Refer to my previous post. Launch rarely goes off without a hitch ;:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    Got on first thing this morning. We'll 10.30 or so. Made a new character on Odin. Mister Black if you see me ^_^

    Played non stop till 3.30 when I had to log off to drive down the country, so missed the maintenance. I used the duty finder for a guildleve no prob.

    Thoroughly enjoyed the time I played and can't wait to get back on tomorrow.

    I'm not sure what the deal is with voice acting. Some scenes are voiced others aren't. Bit odd.

    Other than that loving everything so far.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,715 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Ive a huge collection of MMO games gathering dust, should i even bother with this?
    Tired of failed MMOs.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,756 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Can't even get onto a server now lol,there all full.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    Monday can't come sooner! Any word if ganestop is stocking 30 day cards?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,812 ✭✭✭IRL_Sinister


    For people unsure:

    http://www.twitch.tv/mmorpgcom

    mmorpg.com have been given permission by SE to stream the game. Not sure how long they'll be on.

    EDIT:
    Can't even get onto a server now lol,there all full.

    Apparently this is intended to limit the amount of players that can log on right now to avoid crazy delays as per usual on MMO launches.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,715 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Any endgame ?

    Nevermind guy im watching stream says there is plenty.


  • Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy


    I don't know if anyone here tried to play yesterday, but if so you will find the following video hilarious!
    I just hope it doesn't continue like this :(



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭Noxin


    Well early access was a bit of hit and miss really.

    Saturday was going fine for me but the various logon issues caused them to shut down for a few hours for maintenance.
    Sunday had similar issues and issues with the duty finder. Again a two hour shut down and then the login throttling to control the load caused the above errors. That said with them it never took me over 10 minutes to get in.

    I can understand the annoyance for users but to be honest, I pretty much expected it to be like this so I wasn't overly bothered. MMO launches are never smooth. Especially when there is a huge fan base that are guaranteed to try it out. The only thing I still can't figure out is why there is only five euro servers... I'm hoping they cop onto that and add more with the option for transfers so it spreads out a bit.

    Managed to get my Glad to 15. Miner to 15 and Goldsmithy to 10ish. Once I finally get passage to the other towns I'll get my Armorsmith and Conj leveled for some cross class abilities and steps towards becoming a Paladin.
    Even though I started from scratch I'm still loving it. The game is great fun and amazing to look at. I've been taking my time leveling. Can never understand those who race to max level and miss half of what is going on around them..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    Played on Saturday for about 5 hours, then was away till Sunday afternoon around 2pm. Got about 30 mins in (think my THM is 15 now) before the servers went down, just as I was logging into a instance.

    Whily I'm not having a total meltdown (enough of that going on in the forums), it is a bit puzzling that it could all go so badly - and this is pre puchase. God knows what tomorrow will be like (although they are talking about pre-purchase going till the 29th?).

    Maybe someone who understand how this all works can explain it to me. I understand that they will not build server infrastructure to meet crazy first month demand, but SE surely have enough experience at this stage to make it work more smoothly than has been the case so far. Saying 'there are always problems' is a bit of a cop out for me. If this was the first MMO ever launched that would be understandable, but they're 10 a penny these days. If no-one is learning from previous mistakes, what does that say. Rift and GW2 were pretty problem free (as far as I remember.....), this is more like the Aion debacle (you are number 5000 in a queue, expected wait time to log in - 2 days).

    Then again even Blizzard had issues with DIII....

    Anyway, I'm back at work now so play time will be limited, hopefully I can get an hour or two in this evening.

    Aside from all that lark, still think the game is great, looking forward to getting my THM to maybe 20, then going after a few other roles to fill out ability list.


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,715 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    It looks to have a huge amount of content, could this be finally an mmo worthy of subbing to longterm?
    I might grab it during the week once issues die down, every mmo has a dodgy launch and i mean every single one of them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    Grrrrr.......

    Capture-1.png


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Completionist


    Not a single EU server is accepting people now.. Do I wait until they reopen them/add more or do I just put myself on an NA server and hope I don't have bad latency:(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    Not a single EU server is accepting people now.. Do I wait until they reopen them/add more or do I just put myself on an NA server and hope I don't have bad latency:(

    The NA and EU servers are all based in Montreal apparently, so latency wise its probably the same.

    Whether or not you can get into the server in NA is probably a bigger concern......


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭Lone Stone


    anyone have a link to a good streaming vid or anything


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