“Freshly Picked Vana’diel 10” Digest

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Greetings,

To coincide with the August 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.

Hello,
Matsui here.

Thanks for tuning into Freshly Picked Vana’diel 10.

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



Table of Contents

• Seeker of Adoulin Missions
• Alluvion Skirmishes Part 1
• Alluvion Skirmishes Part 2
• Trust Initiative
• Job Adjustments Part 1
• Job Adjustments Part 2
• Job Adjustments Part 3
• Job Points
• Equipment Set Feature
• Quality-of-life Improvements
• Campaign Announcements
• September Version Update Preview
• Conclusion

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Seekers of Adoulin Missions

(06:05~)

We've added another portion of Seekers of Adoulin missions.

The final chapter is rapidly approaching as the tension between those who support colonization and those who are against it reaches its max and a new threat emerges. Please be sure to check it out.

Additionally, due to a bug in the past, there were cases where it was possible to obtain two mission rewards, but in order to make it fair, we decided to make it so you exchange it for the mission rewards that were added in the August version update.

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Alluvion Skirmishes Part 1

(08:35~)
We added new battle content known as "alluvion skirmishes."

Alluvion skirmishes are content where the map layout and monster placement varies each time you challenge it. However, it's not completely random, and depending on how you organize the five new types of simulacrum segments there are certain patterns, so it's possible to form strategies based on the segments you select.

Additionally, depending on the type of simulacrum segment, special monsters will spawn that affect the entire skirmish. These special monsters will affect players by giving two types of positive and negative effects, and depending on your job you'll be able to gain an edge by using these special effects. We hope you have fun organizing parties to go along with the types of simulacrum segments you possess.

Segment Name and the Respective Advantageous Jobs

Segment Name	Advantageous Job
Eudaemon shield	Tank jobs
Eudaemon blade	Physical damage dealers
Eudaemon ring	Magical damage dealers
Eudaemon cape	Healers
Eudaemon sash	Pet jobs

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Alluvion Skirmishes Part 2

(15:17～)
The video introduces equipment enhancements with in-game footage.

The boss on each floor of alluvion skirmishes drops equipment.

It's possible to engrave arcane glyptics on this equipment with an item that you receive as an individual reward through alluvion skirmishes, and with this you'll be able to augment your equipment with various stats and special properties.

Depending on the type of enhancement item, there are different types of stats and special properties that can be added, and we've made it so it's easier to tailor your enhancements to your job.

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Trust Initiative

The video summons new alter egos and uses them to challenge a seal battlefield.
(22:40~)

• Addition of new alter egos
  We added Klara, Romaa Mihgo, Excenmille [S], and Rainemard to the array of alter egos.
  
  Klara is an orthodox melee fighter alter ego that can also use a special weapon skill. Romaa Mihgo can use Trick Attack if you get her in the right position to help you keep hate on your target. Excenmille [S] is the child version of Excenmille from the Shadowreign Era. Please note that it's not possible to summon both Excenmilles at the same time.

• Summoning alter egos
  It's now possible to summon alter egos after entering seal battlefields.

• Addition of a "Trust" category to the action menu
  Since the amount of Trust spells have increased, we created a separate magic list.

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Job Adjustments Part 1

(33:00~)

• Addition of "Max HP Boost" to tank jobs
  We added the "Max HP Boost" job trait to jobs that have a high frequency of being targeted by monsters.

• "Enmity+" cap increase
  To coincide with the addition of Crusade that increases enmity, we increased the maximum value for the "Enmity+" effect from equipment and spells.

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Job Adjustments Part 2

• Paladin
  We added cumulative enmity increases when using certain abilities, and made it easier to maintain hate on your target.

• Dark knight
  We decreased the casting time of absorb-type spells to better fit the current quicker battle pace.

• Dragoon
  We increased wyvern physical and magical defense, as well as boosted their resistance against AoE attacks. Additionally, by increasing their Subtle Blow effect, it should no longer be disadvantageous to have your wyvern out and attacking.
  
  Furthermore, the visual effects accompanying the use of wyvern breath are no longer displayed.

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Job Adjustments Part 3

• Blue mage
  Physical blue magic spells can now receive effects from Chaos Roll and other things that affect physical attack.

• Puppetmaster
  We made adjustments to automaton weapon skill stats to coincide with the revamps made to player weapon skills.

• Geomancer
  We increased the effects of certain geomancy spells. We had originally toned down the strength of geomancy spell effects as they could not be dispelled or resisted; however, looking into battle balance once again we decided to increase their stats.

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Job Points

(40:05~)
We added two new job point categories for each of the 22 jobs.

In regards to blue mage's "Learning Chance" category, based on feedback that we have been receiving we will be revamping this category and the effect will be changed in the September version update.

In the event you place job points into this category between now and the September version update, the same amount of job points will automatically carry over into the changed category in September.

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Equipment Set Feature

The video shows an explanation of the new equipment set feature.
(45:20~)

We added a new feature known as "Equipment Sets" that allows you to simultaneously change all of your equipment at once.

You can combine equipment just like you would via the normal equipment window and save up to 20 sets.

We are planning to expand the number of sets that can be saved to 100 after the next version update.