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    "Freshly Picked Vana’diel 6" Digest

    Greetings,

    To coincide with the April version update, Producer Akihiko Matsui held another "Freshly Picked Vana'diel" to go over some of the new content and discuss other topics pertinent to adventuring. Below is a digest of what was discussed.


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    Hello everyone,
    Matsui here.

    Thank you for tuning in to yesterday's Freshly Picked Vana'diel.



    For those of you who were unable to watch the stream, I've created this digest of what was discussed during the stream.

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    On-going Events

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    • Spring Alter Ego Extravaganza
      In addition to the newly added Sakura, Ovjang, and Mnejing, you’ll also be able to obtain Joachim, Mihli Aliapoh, Tenzen, and Valaineral from the previous Alter Ego Extravaganza. If you missed out last time, be sure not to miss this chance to obtain all these great alter egos!
    • The Second MMO Anniversary Collaboration Event
      Due to a bug in the version update, adventurers were temporarily unable to enjoy the anniversary event. I apologize for this issue and have restored access to the event.
      Due to this we’ve extended the event until Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 7:00 AM (PDT), so if you haven’t had a chance to join the fun please be sure to participate.

      Since your level will be reduced to 1 for the anniversary quest, using the regen effect from Fields of Valor or joining up with other adventurers who are doing the quest will make it easier to enjoy.

      For the DRAGON QUEST X collaboration event, by equipping head, shield, and ear slime equipment with the same color, there is a hidden effect that will boost the amount of slime coins that are dropped, so please try this out.

      For the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn collaboration event, if you don’t get your item the first time, consequent tries will boost your chances, so please keep on trying as they become easier to obtain.

      Details on the Collaboration Event can be found here.
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    Adjustments to the maximum HP and MP of each race

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    *The video shows off a graph of the maximum HP and MP of a Galka and Tarutaru as white mage and paladin.

    Based on the battle balance of recent end-game content, we’ve made adjustments to the maximum HP and MP for each race. The amount was adjusted for each to close the gap between races while still preserving their unique traits.
    • HP
      Based on the maximum HP of Galkas, the other four races’ HP has been increased. With this adjustment, a level 99 Tarutaru will have their maximum HP increased by approximately 300 HP.
    • MP
      Based on the maximum HP of Tarutarus, the other four races’ MP has been increased. With this adjustment, a level 99 Galka will have their maximum MP increased by approximately 250 MP.
    Monsters that have stats based on the stats of each race appear in the game, but we’ve limited the effects of this and have only made adjustments to the HP and MP of characters.
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    Job-specific equipment

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    *In the video certain job-specific equipment item help text is displayed.

    We’ve added equipment that specialized stats for each job.

    Instruments and shields with stats close to Daurdabla and Ochain have been added as well.

    Also, as a special feature of this newly added equipment, a lot of weapons have had the “reduced enmity” effect added to them. Please add this to your arsenal of choices for times when you do not want to grab hate off your tank.

    One significant point to note is that the katana for ninja also has the “reduced enmity” effect on it.
    We added this with the idea that ninjas could equip this katana during times that they are using Innin. In the future we will also be adding more equipment for tanking situations.

    The feedback we received on this added equipment was that it’s much harder to obtain than anticipated, but please understand that this was made challenging on purpose because this equipment has a high item level of 119.
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    Trust adjustments

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    • Support for Certain Battlefields
      We’ve made it so Trust alter egos can be used in Chains of Promathia battlefields. Progressing through the Chains of Promathia missions will enable you to acquire the Prishe and Ulmia alter egos as well as participate in the newly added high-tier mission battlefields “★The Warrior’s Path” and “★The Savage.”
    • Tank-type Alter Ego Adjustments
      We’ve made adjustments to tank-type alter egos so it’s easier to use Trick Attack, and alter egos will now stand closer to monsters while in battle.
    • Skillchain Elements for NPC-specific Weapon Skills
      We’ve added skillchain elements to alter ego-specific weapon skills so you can perform skillchains with them.
    • Addition of the Text Command “/returntrust”
      We’ve added a new text command to dismiss alter egos. By adding the subcommand “all,” you’ll be able to dismiss all of your alter egos at the same time. Similarly, using the subcommand “t” will allow you to dismiss a targeted alter ego. If you’re regularly swapping out alter egos, be sure to try these out.
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    Repeat Login Campaign

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    *The video shows off gameplay of the equipment that can be obtained during the Repeat Login Campaign.
    • Repeat Login Campaign No. 10
      Repeat Login Campaign No. 10 begins on Thursday, April 10, 2014. During this event you’ll be able to obtain the newly added “Worm feelers” hand-to-hand weapon that has been designed based off of the worm family as well as the alter ego for Luzaf. Luzaf is the first alter ego that dual wields.
    • Repeat Login Campaign No. 11
      Repeat Login Campaign No. 11 is scheduled for May. During this campaign we’ll be adding a worm mask as well as the alter ego for Najelith as items you can purchase with login points. We’ve recreated Najelith’s besieged fighting style with her classic dagger and bow.
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    New high-tier mission battlefields

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    • ★The Savage
      In this battlefield you will face off against Ouryu.
      The Mistmelts used during the mission battle to pull Ouryu to the ground when he takes to the sky, have had their effect changed for the high-tier mission battlefield, and can be used to enfeeble Ouryu. There is a separate condition that needs to be fulfilled in order to make Ouryu return to the ground, so please try and find it.
    • ★The Warrior’s Path
      In this battlefield you will fight against Tenzen and the triple Tarutaru squad made up of Makki-Chebukki, Kukki-Chebukki, and Cherukiki. The magic attack of the three Tarutarus will increase as Tenzen’s HP is reduced. The key to this battle is to seal their magic with the proper timing, so please try to challenge this fight.

    The high-tier mission battlefields added in this version update requires 20 merit points for the key item necessary to enter. In the future we plan on reducing this amount as we keep an eye on the battlefield congestion conditions.
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    Records of Eminence

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    • Objectives have been added for Aht Urhgan and Wings of the Goddess areas
      We’ve added battle and gathering objectives for both Aht Urhgan and Wings of the Goddess areas.
    • Addition of purchasable weapons
      We’ve added weapons that can be purchased through Records of Eminence for level 51 and above.
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    Quality-of-life Improvements

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    • Pet Filter Changes
      While there were concerns about causing inconveniences to players who were used to this feature by changing it, we decided it would be more convenient to combine this, so we changed it.
    • Improvement to the Auction House UI
      When placing items up for sale on the Auction House, you can check the number of the same type of item already on the market as well as the item category.
    • Expansion to “/checkparam”
      We’ve made it so you can check your current average item level.
      There are other aspects we have been looking into implementing, but since this is a number that affects how strong Trust alter egos are, we wanted to make this available first.
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    May version update preview

    Quote Originally Posted by Akihiko_Matsui View Post
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    *The video shows in-game footage of the additional job enhancement categories.
    • Job Points
      • Implementation of Chain Bonuses
        In order to make it easier to obtain capacity points, we will be adding chain bonuses.

        Due to the item level system, the rules will be slightly different than the existing chain bonus rules. As you defeat more and more monsters, the chain bonus cap will increase, and defeating even stronger monsters will yield a higher bonus.

         
      • Expansion of Supported Content
        We will be making it possible to obtain job points from enemies in Skirmish I, Skirmish III, and Delve.
         
      • Addition of New Enhancement Categories
        We will be adding new enhancement categories.
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