Freshly Picked Vana'diel 19 Digest

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Job Adjustments

(26:42～)

• Monk
  We changed the effect of Footwork and made it into an ability that boosts the rate of kick attacks when auto-attacking. Footwork was originally implemented with the objective of reducing the amount of TP given to enemies; however, with the recent change in battle style, the opportunities to use this were scarce, so we changed it into a more practical effect.

• Beastmaster
  We added six new familiars (8 if you include HQ versions). We also added a text command for the “Ready” ability. Check out the June version update information for details on this new text command.

• Ranger
  We changed the effect of Flashy Shot for battles post-level 99. We’ve made it so the ranged accuracy and ranged attack are increased based on the difference between the target and the player.
  
  Additionally, we made it so Eagle Eye Shot now ignores Blink and Shadow Images. This adjustment was only made to the Eagle Eye Shot used by players and automatons, and you will still be able to avoid this attack when it is used by a monster.

• Dragoon
  Since there were occasions that effect of equipment bonuses were not factored into wyvern breath due to the delay generated through /equipset, we increased the activation time for certain breath abilities by .25 seconds.

• Blue mage
  We added new blue magic spells and traits.
  
  Of the new spells, we added in abilities used by elementals that have dual elements as well as those used by Velkk. Be sure to check out the new traits too.

• Puppetmaster
  We increased the maximum HP of automatons.
  
  By combining attachments in the past it was possible to have a large amount of durability on your automaton; however, when using various attachments now that give good effects and to put maneuver effects to use, durability is being sought after. Due to this we decided to increase automaton’s survivability.
  
  Additionally, we made adjustments to the effect duration and effect amount of Repair which makes it possible to recover a larger amount of HP in a short amount of time. It’s now easier to support your automaton when suddenly taking a large amount of damage.

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Item-related

(38:22～)

We made it possible to exchange mellidopt wings for the various kind of stones available.

Additionally, we made it possible to purchase pet foods, broths, and automaton attachments from NPC vendors. The attachments available from the NPC will differ based on the player’s puppetmaster level.

The prices of these items have been set a bit higher so that it’s cheaper when making them through synthesis.

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Fishing Adjustments

(42:51～)

We increased the rate of fishing skill gains. Additionally, we increased the chance of reeling in a catch and cases where you don’t reeling a catch in have been reduced. This is a great opportunity to try your hand at fishing if you have yet to try it out.

Furthermore, the beneficial effects given by the phase of the moon have been enhanced. We previously did not release information about this, but new moons and full moons give an effect to fishing, and the time it takes to reel in a catch from when you initiate fishing is reduced.

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Lu Shang’s Fishing Rod/Ebisu Fishing Rod Enhancement Quest

*The video shows off gameplay introducing the special effects of the rods and Katsunaga’s UI.

We added content geared towards players who possess a Lu Shang’s Fishing Rod and an Ebisu Fishing Rod. We’ve also added in new catches and fishing-related objectives to Records of Eminence.

Furthermore, Katsunaga will now tell you about the types of catches you’ve reeled in after you complete the “Fisherman’s Heart” quest. Check out the version update information for details. We made it so the NPC will tell you information even if you do not trade him an item, and we relocated him right outside the boat boarding area so you can use this NPC more easily.

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/Sitchair Emote

(56:00～)

*The video introduce the new emotes.

We added an emote that lets you pull out a chair and sit in it. Similar to /sit, you can use certain emotes while you are sitting in your chair.

You’ll automatically have access to this emote, but by using special items available through conquest points, you will be able to sit in four different types of chairs. We plan on adding other types of chairs in the future.

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Mog Garden

(70:25～)

We unlocked rank 5 for monster rearing. We also made it possible to rear bugards and adamantoise, and you can now rear three monsters at the same time.

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Quality-of-life Improvements

(72:55～)

*The video introduces newly added items to the configuration; however, these will be implemented in the next version update.

We made it possible to lock the appearance of ranged weapons with the lockstyle feature.

Additionally, we’ve received requests for name plates not to enlarge when the area of effect display is shown, so we added a text command to turn this off.

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Ongoing Events

(77:00～)

Mosaic Art Project
As a part of the Goddess’s Gala, we are collecting screenshots of Vana’diel taken by players and creating a mosaic out of them. Please send in your screenshots that show your memories of Vana’diel!

The details on this event can be found here.

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Conclusion

The next version update is slated for an August release.

The August version update is a major one, and we will be adding the second chapter of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel. There will be a new area as well as new battle content, so I hope you are all looking forward to it!

See you during the next Freshly Picked Vana’diel!