FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server

[ShadowHeart]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/13713

edited for easy link for those trying to find application to enter

FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server
camate i will be waiting my invite :) first in!!

(besides taj and friends LOL)

its projected to be released today will be watching intently hoping they dont push it back then to hope i get an invite!! ....

We are pleased to announce that we will be launching the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server on August 28th!

The FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server is a special server dedicated to testing various features that are in development for future version updates. With the test server, players may try out new content before its release and submit feedback and suggestions for improvement on the official forums.

The initial test period will focus on the new job abilities, job traits, and magic spells set to accompany the level cap increase that will be featured in the forthcoming version update.

More details on how you can join the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned!

[Kojo]

So, you have to be invited? I'd like to test new DRK or PUP stuff.

[Seriha]

Nothing's been said about requiring invites, but the prospect of people from every server suddenly cramming onto one can be a worrisome prospect. As is, we don't know if we'll have to buy another ID to do this, if testing periods will just be regional windows like they did with XIV, and so on. Today is the day, as it were, but we'll get more info soon.

[Runespider]

More details on how you can join the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned!

Date must be wrong, there was no further info unless it was given on the JP forums and this turns out to be a JP only feature (which would make sense).

[ShadowHeart]

More details on how you can join the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned!

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We are pleased to announce that we will be launching the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server on August 28th!


http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/index.shtml

[Tsuneo]

JP POL website says the 29th, so it will probably happen later today or tomorrow.

[ShadowHeart]

thank you for heads up tsuneo JP midnight hit 2 hours ago now so maybe in a couple more hours we will hear something :)

[Kaisha]

Twitter feed says 28th PDT, 29th GMT, so it'll be late in the day for PDT/EST if anything.

[ShadowHeart]

nothing yet :p

[Urthdigger]

You know... with any luck this'll mean less emergency maintenances right after patches go live.

[ShadowHeart]

maybe tomorrow they will give us the message that test server had emergency maintenance and should be up in 1-2 weeks XD

[Vold]

Just a warning for the inevitable people who will miss this. One of the requirements:


You have purchased and registered all released expansion packs, add-on scenarios, and battle area add-ons;


" FINAL FANTASY XI: Rise of the Zilart"
" FINAL FANTASY XI: Chains of Promathia"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: Wings of the Goddess"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: A Crystalline Prophecy"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: A Moogle Kupo d'Etat"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: A Shantotto Ascension"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: Vision of Abyssea"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: Scars of Abyssea"
"FINAL FANTASY XI: Heroes of Abyssea"

Not sure why the 3 add ons before Abyssea are required to be purchased. My system probably has all of that stuff updated anyway and just needs to be bought and unlocked... sooo I'm out. I'm not going to buy those add ons just to test stuff. Have fun everyone else, though ;o

[MDenham]

Probably a typo/mistranslation in the requirements, but they also state you must have a job above level 90. (It's probably supposed to be "at or above level 90", or else there's no point in opening the test server applications now.)

[Tsukino_Kaji]

Is that what that POL update was for? Just to add the test server button?

[Airget]

It's pretty pathetic that they put those crappy story add-ons as a requirement. I would understand if perhaps they decide to expand on that content but if they have no plans of adjusting those story add-ons they shouldn't be required. After the first one I didn't bother with the other two.

As for abyssea I can understand those being required since for one it is decent content and they have been adjusting the content so it makes sense why they would need it. Though I'm quite confused of the other requirements. It just feels like they are using this as a method to make money unless they note that they plan on adding on to those stories to make the content as worthwhile as abyssea.

[Darkzeru]

Unless they do a random check on who's allowed to enter the test server during say... a month period....kind like how they randomly select people for jury duty

[Darkzeru]

It's pretty pathetic that they put those crappy story add-ons as a requirement.

Due to ultimate collection (prior to the abyssea one) shouldn't most people have those anyway?

[Rearden]

I had the box to enter, didn't do it, logged, box was no longer there

[Runespider]

It's pretty pathetic that they put those crappy story add-ons as a requirement.

It's only a test server, if you don't have the expansions needed and don't want to get them don't do it. People are excited about it because it's new atm but once the novelty wears off most won't bother with it anyway.

[Zumi]

I clicked the star by my character and it said i was accepted.

[Gokulo]

Yeah, notice the crystal is already there :)

[Greggles]

It's telling me that I haven't met the requirements, but I do. Not sure what I can do,but I have the crystal thing -- maybe it glitched out.

[Saegis]

I kept getting an error saying I have no characters that meet the requirement. After some fiddling, resetting my main to a mule on the forums and then setting it back. It allowed me to apply with my main and accepted the application.

Slightly annoying, but glad I managed to get in.

[Greggles]

I kept getting an error saying I have no characters that meet the requirement. After some fiddling, resetting my main to a mule on the forums and then setting it back. It allowed me to apply with my main and accepted the application.

Slightly annoying, but glad I managed to get in.

Meh. I guess I'll re-activate a mule -- I haven't had a mule active in a loooooong time.

[Runespider]

It's telling me that I haven't met the requirements, but I do. Not sure what I can do,but I have the crystal thing -- maybe it glitched out.

You guys realise you need to be signed up for the new payment system too to be able to get on right?

[Greggles]

You guys realise you need to be signed up for the new payment system too to be able to get on right?

Yeah, I just realized xD gogo reading comprehension. I'm switching over now.

[Saegis]

You guys realise you need to be signed up for the new payment system too to be able to get on right?

I switched over to the new payment method awhile ago. Still got the error. I suggest if you do transfer the account over right now. You log in and out of the forums after doing so.

[Raksha]

For ppl who have already duplicated their character, can you server-transfer it back to your original server? >_>

[Gokulo]

For ppl who have already duplicated their character, can you server-transfer it back to your original server? >_>

You cannot transfer the copy of your character from the test server over your character on the main server if that's what you're asking.

[Raksha]

You cannot transfer the copy of your character from the test server over your character on the main server if that's what you're asking.

No i meant having 2 copies of your character on your server. Or have an exact, seperate copy on a different server.

[Runespider]

I bet the new test server has no drops at all from any mobs, or XP from mobs.

[Gokulo]

No i meant having 2 copies of your character on your server. Or have an exact, seperate copy on a different server.

No to anything. The character on the test server stays only there.

[Otakgo]

I wonder what town I got into.

Edit: Hmm Town 0. I guess that's cool@_@

[Piroth]

I also am curious to what town I got put in :D

[Darkzeru]

Hmmm Town 1...interesting.....I'm too tired.....although I might have to clear up some space on my laptop.... that's quite a bit of harddrive space needed

[Darkzeru]

I also am curious to what town I got put in :D
Says Town 1 under your name on here :P We in the same town haha

[Reiterpallasch]

Town 1 myself. I'd imagine it's just a way to split up people into different areas so they don't all log into the same zone at once.

[Jeny]

Finally got in after fiddling with the payment method. I wonder what town I got placed into.

[Darkzeru]

Finally got in after fiddling with the payment method. I wonder what town I got placed into.
(Town): 2 lol

[Jeny]

(Town): 2 lol

Yup ^^ was my first post so just had to check :p

[Darkzeru]

I'm still trying to download the other 3 parts of the client so I'll probably just work with it tomorrow......

[Montgomery]

uncompressing files. :3

[Zoner]

Still downloading here...

[Tagrineth]

bew... ineligible for the Test Server at least for now, since I don't have MKD or ASA.

[Zarabi]

So...much..to..download. /faceplant

[MDenham]

It gets better: there is a version update that needs to be downloaded as well.

[Darkzeru]

So...much..to..download. /faceplant
While im downloading the other 3 parts of client, I'm also updating The Test Server thing on POL. started me a ~1.15 hours :O

[Runespider]

I do find it kinda amusing that so many that were against joining the official forums and signing up for the new payment system did it within an hour of finding out they had to just to try out the test servers. Goes to show I guess, you can get people to do what you want if you find the right bait.

Ammuntion for Square in the future I guess.

[Jar]

cant figure out how to change the games resolution in the test servers .exe making my head hurt...


FOND THEM they are in Program Files (x86)\PlayOnline\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XI Test Client\ToolsUS



if anyone else has the same prob

[Jeny]

I do find it kinda amusing that so many that were against joining the official forums and signing up for the new payment system did it within an hour of finding out they had to just to try out the test servers. Goes to show I guess, you can get people to do what you want if you find the right bait.

Ammuntion for Square in the future I guess.

Actually.. my boyfriend was able to get into the test server without having to transfer his account for the new payment method...which is rather confusing.. was there an earlier chance to sign up or might this be a glitch?

Edit: Well I confirmed it is indeed a weird forum glitch.

[LadyZariza]

I just got home and I'm sure this has been asked already but I still need to know. When they mean copy your character does it mean you will still have the original on your server, and can you still play on your normal server or will you be limited to the test server?

[Gokulo]

Yes, of course you can still use your character on the normal server ^^;

[Darkzeru]

Good question... i have no idea....that would be kind of silly you couldn't switch between both. since They're not tied together in any way


EDIT: You two are in Town 1 also. What's your home nation in game?

[Gokulo]

Bastok here.

[LadyZariza]

Bastok atm. Thank you, Gokulo^^

[Darkzeru]

Ok then the Town number may infact by tied to your home nation,.

[MDenham]

Ok then the Town number may infact by tied to your home nation,.Probably; Windurst appears to be 2.

[LadyZariza]

Does my test character show up on another ID tag?

[Nite]

Windurst here

[Darkzeru]

0 - Sandy
1 - Bastok
2 - Windy

Someone mentioned this earlier and it seems to tie together..... I haven't seen a 3 yet. At first i kinda thought 0 meant you didn't apply (or got accepted) to the test server maybe it has nothing to do with that....but weird to add it at the same time for it not to be

[MDenham]

Since it shows that regardless of whether or not someone's accepted to the test server, I think it's a case of they've rolled out part of an update to the forums without finishing it that shows everyone's home-nation allegiance.

[Economizer]

Since it shows that regardless of whether or not someone's accepted to the test server, I think it's a case of they've rolled out part of an update to the forums without finishing it that shows everyone's home-nation allegiance.


0 - Sandy
1 - Bastok
2 - Windy


And thus we solved the mystery of the town numbers. Why San d'Oria is the first one, Bastok is the second, and Windurst the third, I don't think I'll understand, but perhaps it has to do with my dislike of San d'Orian architects and city planners.

[Darkzeru]

That could be...but why make it as a code....why not just say where they're from?
Or better yet.....on the setting screen....have it force you to put a nation lol

[MDenham]

That could be...but why make it as a code....why not just say where they're from?
Or better yet.....on the setting screen....have it force you to put a nation lolThis is why I said it's not finished: currently, all they're doing is pulling the field from the character DB that keeps track of nation-of-allegiance, but they haven't put in the "convert it to a city name" portion yet.

[Darkzeru]

That works :)

[Detoxy]

put in for the test server hope i get in

[Elexia]

It's pretty pathetic that they put those crappy story add-ons as a requirement.

I agree, it's stupid that in order to utilize the test server to test new content you need all content registered and accessible to you. >.>

Like really? It's not SE's fault if you chose to skip it, lots of others bought it.

[Carly23]

After all downloads do you have to unzip the files or will they are auto unzip?

[ShadowHeart]

i believe that having XP and drops is necessary in the test server for 2 reasons. they have to test limit break for bugs for one

second they must test to see if the new battlefields (ksnm's) are working properly so must include drops i would think

same with voidwatch 2 new nm's and dynamis area revisions have to make sure drops are working properly

[whiteblazetwo]

please invite me to the test server? sounds like fun.

[whiteblazetwo]

where do i get the software to download the test server?

[Runespider]

i believe that having XP and drops is necessary in the test server for 2 reasons. they have to test limit break for bugs for one

second they must test to see if the new battlefields (ksnm's) are working properly so must include drops i would think

same with voidwatch 2 new nm's and dynamis area revisions have to make sure drops are working properly

Drops are easy to test, I doubt they will add any. I'm sure people can say if there are though by now.

[Antanias]

where do i get the software to download the test server?
Think the files are listed after your application has been accepted.

EDIT: If the character you wanna test is not on a level 90 job, the application may tell you that you don't meet the requirements. Just log back into normal ff11 and change to a 90 job ^^

[Vold]

I agree, it's stupid that in order to utilize the test server to test new content you need all content registered and accessible to you. >.>

Like really? It's not SE's fault if you chose to skip it, lots of others bought it.
What could those three cheap add ons possibly have that requires us to have purchased them? Was there any new zones? I'll be waiting for your answer. Until then, you know what I think? I think they're just being eff'n cheap.

[Runespider]

What could those three cheap add ons possibly have that requires us to have purchased them? Was there any new zones? I'll be waiting for your answer. Until then, you know what I think? I think they're just being eff'n cheap.

To be fair, if you are asking to beta test then you should have the full product. Having said that I do think there is a certain amount of "lets see if we can get them to buy the new full pack...lol" and they will get quite a few sales looking at the popularity of the test server I think.

It's basically XI with a gameshark for many of the...lets say really really casual players (kind of people that don't even have atmas yet, let alone the best gear), they will never want to leave. It's being treated less as a test server and more as a playground akin to old PSO with a gameshark.

[Malamasala]

What could those three cheap add ons possibly have that requires us to have purchased them? Was there any new zones? I'll be waiting for your answer. Until then, you know what I think? I think they're just being eff'n cheap.

I was thinking the same. Unless they need me to test if the new ability also works in the ASA final battle, why would I need the expansion?

I think it is just a general "We'd like to invite testers and never encounter the case - Can't test the new stuff, don't have access - from people taking up testing slots".

It just happens to mean some will buy the expansions and give SE extra profit, but it was hardly something they counted on.

[Tannlore]

Well from a testing standpoint I can see that it helps equalize the field by making sure everyone has the same content data installed on their machines. Aside from that, I can also see that it insures that those who get to participate in the testing are those who went ahead and purchased the entire product. They ARE a company whose purpose IS to make a profit you know. If this bothers you, I don't know what to say.

It isn't like they are charging you extra to have this additional Content ID on the test server you know. THAT would be a money grab.

[Ortilia]

When you apply your character does that mean I will not be able to have my character back on the regular server? Will I be able to play on both the regular server and test server?

Does my character get transfered over to the test server and will no longer be able to use her on regular server forever or temporarily til the test server stuff is over?

I hope I'm making sense lol

[Soundwave]

Where do I find this application?

[ShadowHeart]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/13713

added url to my initial post for people to find easier

[Nianny]

When you apply your character does that mean I will not be able to have my character back on the regular server? Will I be able to play on both the regular server and test server?

Does my character get transfered over to the test server and will no longer be able to use her on regular server forever or temporarily til the test server stuff is over?

I hope I'm making sense lol

From what I understand, your character is copied to the test server... so you can still play in both servers. :)

[Ortilia]

From what I understand, your character is copied to the test server... so you can still play in both servers. :)

Thanks. I wanted to make sure before I applied. ^^

[Elexia]

When you apply your character does that mean I will not be able to have my character back on the regular server? Will I be able to play on both the regular server and test server?

Does my character get transfered over to the test server and will no longer be able to use her on regular server forever or temporarily til the test server stuff is over?

I hope I'm making sense lol

It's a copy. Only interaction it has is whatever you have as a character now will be what's present on the test server before you make modifications.

[svengalis]

After all downloads do you have to unzip the files or will they are auto unzip?

You have to unzip them and copy them to the Test server folder. Make sure before you copy them you click on it and get the contents inside! I did not copy the files inside the folder and just copied the ffxi folder over and now I can't even log into Pol WTF!

[ShadowHeart]

there is a read me file in the first aaw**** zip file when u unzip it

[Soundwave]

Are you able to swap your subjob?

[svengalis]

there is a read me file in the first aaw**** zip file when u unzip it

I read it but still made the mistake of not opening the ffxi folders before copying!

EDIT: Nevermind I figured what the problem was....

[Urthdigger]

So... are the only debug options being the porter moogle in moghouse, and the ability to empty/fill storage slips, max jobs, get gil, and get items from a specific list? Was hoping to get orbs for trying out the BCs earlier... also would kinda like being able to grab any item FOR SCIENCE!

[Caketime]

This Test Server is about 9 years too late. Way to go, SE!

[Ralos]

Application was accepted, I'm downloading all the stuff right now =D Can't wait to try out BLM awesomeness like comet lol

[JovialRat]

weird i tried to register on this server and it says none of my characters meet the requirements ..... which is BS cause i know my main character meets all the requirements.

[Napkin]

I had issues to apply too but after I logged out/In it worked perfectly fine.
Gonna install it now and play around in it tomorrow.

[ShadowHeart]

there is linkshell there now that i am in running KCNM trying phobos orbs in holla but all the translation is in japanese atm

has a load of wanderers and seems to spawn eles and mugen shinker randomly

entered on firesday and the translator gave us randition had to do so many fire kills or bp%+ and that we succeeded in mission and got a weapon skill daiyin ...


name of kcnm infinity

[Crawlerbasher]

It will not install for me.
It keep saying to install playonline which is already installed.
Anyone any idea about this?

[Obysuca]

Just a warning for the inevitable people who will miss this. One of the requirements:

Not sure why the 3 add ons before Abyssea are required to be purchased. My system probably has all of that stuff updated anyway and just needs to be bought and unlocked... sooo I'm out. I'm not going to buy those add ons just to test stuff. Have fun everyone else, though ;o


Same reason I can't do it too :/ only missing ASA

[Crawlerbasher]

I think why its not letting me install it is because my pol is eu version, and the download link came to have come from a /US/ folder.

So are all the download the same for different regions?
Ohh is that it now.
I can't play on the test server because I've been given the wrong download links?

[Elexia]

I think why its not letting me install it is because my pol is eu version, and the download link came to have come from a /US/ folder.

So are all the download the same for different regions?
Ohh is that it now.
I can't play on the test server because I've been given the wrong download links?

User error.

EU
http://wdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/prev...11204W_001.zip
http://wdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/preview/EU/FFXITC.zip
http://wdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/preview/EU/FFXITC2.zip
http://wdl.square-enix.com/ffxi/preview/EU/FFXITC3.zip

Both were listed.

[Crawlerbasher]

The first link does not work, it seems the url as well as the link name has been shortend whats the name of the file for the first one?

Nevermind found out what it was, it was missing a U

[rislim]

Anyone have a problem with the test client where it crashes right after it launches FFXI?

[Sadida]

So i got the invite but it says FFXI Test Server hasnt been installed. How do I install it?

[Crawlerbasher]

So i got the invite but it says FFXI Test Server hasnt been installed. How do I install it?

When you signed up and got accepted it will give you a few links with download of the clint and files.

You need to download them and read the instructions in the main one which is something like U1111204W_001.zip

[Irrelevant]

So.. When you copy your character does it completely transfer all of you data onto that server. Making it so you can only play on the test server and not your regular server anymore? Or can you switch back and forth whenever you want?

[Jeny]

So.. When you copy your character does it completely transfer all of you data onto that server. Making it so you can only play on the test server and not your regular server anymore? Or can you switch back and forth whenever you want?

It does copy all of your data and you can only play on one client at a time. There's no switching back and forth really, just log on to whichever client you'd like.

[Irrelevant]

Ok, cool. I was worrying that I wouldn't be able to play on my regular server if i signed up for this.

[Crocker]

Didn't Want to start a new Thread so Ill put this in here. On the Test Servers Grounds of Valor has repeatable pages so you don't have to run back to the book!

I don't know about any of you but that would of been a nice spoiler to give us, now to hope it will be in the upcoming update. /dance4

I also didn't read the 11 pages so if this was said don't mind me.

[Runespider]

Seems if you don't like Voidwatch you won't have much to do in this new update, lots of new voidwatch stuff (even though nobody really does it at all atm) lol No word on changes to the drop system since test server has none apparantely.


Didn't Want to start a new Thread so Ill put this in here. On the Test Servers Grounds of Valor has repeatable pages so you don't have to run back to the book!

Reps told us they were adding this long ago, said they didn't want to add it to dom ops though.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/9650-One-minor-change-that-would-make-FoV-GoV-and-Dom-Ops-AWESOME?highlight=Grounds+Valor

Read on another forum that if you don't actively test stuff for them and just mess around on the test server they revoke your testing status, anyone seem that officially stated anywhere?

[Takenagain]

Ok this is going to sound like a newbie question. But can you play on both your main server and the test server if you apply? or do you just play on the test server.

[Takenagain]

If i would have just read the post.. yeah i feel dumb. Ok .. im gonna apply.