Freshly Picked Vana'diel 22 Digest

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Job Adjustments

(48:07～)

We adjusted beastmaster by making familiars the targets of certain abilities and pet commands. With this change, a sub-target will appear on the familiar, and you’ll be able to determine whether you are in range to execute the command based on the color displayed. If you’d like to target yourself, which was the standard until now, you can do this by creating a macro.

For puppetmaster, we increased the enmity values for the Strobe and Strobe II attachments.

We also expanded the merit point and job point systems by boosting the caps on each category. To coincide with this, we also added new gifts. Reaching 2,100 points will unlock “★Master!,” which gives you a special job trait, title, and animation. For those of you who wish to hide your master status, you can do this by using the text command “/jobmasterdisp off”.

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Trust Initiative

(52:47～)

We increased the area of effect of all Protectra and Shellra magic, which has reduced the need to individually cast these spells on party members and alter egos that were out of range.

We also introduced some new alter egos during the stream. Check out the archived footage to see examples of battle with Iroha and Shantotto II. Iroha can skill chain and Shantotto II can follow up with repeated magic bursts.

Iroha can execute 4 skillchains by herself. You can indicate when she does this by using Meditate. She can be obtained by progressing through Rhapsodies of Vana’diel.

Shantotto II only uses one type of elemental magic, but it is extremely powerful. Additionally, her auto-attacks have elemental properties, and she will select the element that your opponent is weak against. She can be obtained through the November Login Campaign.

We also showed off the various ark angel alter egos we are planning to release in the future.

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Campaigns and Announcements

(1:06:36～)

■Return Home to Vana’diel Campaign
We’re currently in the midst of the Return Home to Vana’diel Campaign.
It ends on Tuesday, November 24 at 12:00 a.m. PST, so be sure to use this opportunity to experience Rhapsodies of Vana’diel.

■Discount Campaign
The FINAL FANTASY XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition is available for 75% off until Monday, November 30 at 12:00 a.m. PST. Additionally, World transfers are half off!

■Active Adventurer Appreciation Campaign
Until Tuesday, November 24 at 12:00 a.m. PST, we will be handing out a red mog pell to all eligible players with active subscriptions, and two green mog pells to everyone who logs before this time. If you’re coming back after a while, I recommend using your green mog pells for copper vouchers, and then exchanging these for 20,000 sparks. With these points you’ll be able to purchase item level 117 equipment and get much stronger right away.

■Rhapsodies of Mog Bonanza
There are a ton of new items this time around for Mog Bonanza and that includes the moogle-related items such as the Kupo Suit, Kupo Masque, Kupo Rod, and Kupo Shield.
Marbles are available for purchase until Thursday, December 10 at 12:00 a.m. PST.

• Kupo Rod
  Moogle Blessing: Cures weakened
  
  
• Kupo Shield
  Synthesis skill +3
  
  
• Kupo Masque
  Gluttony: Extends food effect duration
  
  
• Kupo Suit
  Movement speed +18%

■Final Chapter of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel Celebration Campaign
We have various campaigns currently underway that provide a multitude of bonuses. The campaigns end on Monday, November 30 at 6:59 p.m. PST.

■Special Anniversary Battle Event: A Feast Most Dire
In celebration of the “XI Day” we are holding a special event, “A Feast Most Dire.” This will also last until Monday, November 30 at 6:59 p.m. PST.

Visit the campaign page of the Goddess’s Gala site for details on each campaign.

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Conclusion

(1:25:23～)

Thank you very much to all of the adventurers that continue to support us and welcomed in the final chapter of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel. Please enjoy the cutscenes and story that the development team has poured their energy into making.

Looking towards the future, we will be holding another version update in early December. This update will include the completed Aeonic weapons.

Additionally, after April we will be implementing monthly battlefields and Records of Eminence content. I’ll be sure to let you know more details soon. Furthermore, service for the PS2 and Xbox 360 will end in March of next year, but before this we are planning to have another version update as a show of gratitude.

Rhapsodies of Vana’diel was created with a large feeling of thankfulness. If you haven’t yet, we’d love for you to try it out and look forward to the future. Thank you very much.