Is it too late?

[Nuen]

When I left, the cap was only 75. Now everyone is 90+, is it too late to return. I went to play FF14 but that didn't turn out good at all. I want to return to FF11 but I don't know if it even possible anymore. Any suggestion?

[Arcon]

It definitely isn't. The pace of the game picked up a lot. You can level up to 90 in one day and start getting gear immediately, if you do it right. What took years to accomplish before, now can be done in weeks. I don't know about your server/linkshell, but in mine many people have what they need already, and like to help others out. So it's definitely not too late to come back.

Edit: The bold part... {mistake}

[Suirieko]

No, it's not too late. My linkshell just had play who hadn't played since 2006 came back to the game(and of course being subjected to all the joke like "omg, get out of 2005 already!"), he's doing well to catch up. It can take some time, but it is not impossible.

[Misi]

Not too late, even for people who are lower then 75. After doing the prerequisites for abyssea, you could get to 90 very quickly. Getting acquainted with the system, doing a few quests first couldn't hurt though. (particularly ones that help you obtain more time stones)

[Nuen]

Thank you everyone for the insight.
I am waiting for the new full package release from SE. The one on May 6 with complete Abyssea included.

[Glamdring]

just hope the on-again, off-again character reactivation service is actually in an On phase

[Unctgtg]

Takes about 3-4 hrs to go from 75-90 thats including merits for Limit breaks

[Vivivivi]

Agreed, I've been taking my time doing missions and quests, and started in January but have a level 63 thf, 47 blm, and 40 smn, and a few others above 30. It actually feels like you can level at a pace not too far off from the single player FF games.

[Netheos]

Thank you everyone for the insight.
I am waiting for the new full package release from SE. The one on May 6 with complete Abyssea included.

Obviously you have most likely figured this out by now, but look for the package on May 16th rather than the 6th. Only a couple more days! I like you are waiting for it and have been counting down the days since I first read about it.

[Nuen]

Yes! and the day had come but I don't see it anywhere... Does anyone know where you can obtain the Collection?

[Faustien]

I'm assuming they're putting up a link later today, it's available for jp

[Hvinire]

Hey Nuen,

You can download the FINAL FANTASY XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition for PC by purchasing it at any of the below links:

Direct 2 Drive (http://www.direct2drive.com/6/10638/product/Buy-FINAL-FANTASY-XI-Ultimate-Collection-Abyssea-Edition-Download)
Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/39250/)
Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-XI-Ultimate-Collection/dp/B004V9QC80/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1305526261&sr=1-8)
Gamestop (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/final-fantasy-xi-abyssea-edition/91059)
EB Games (http://www.ebgames.com/pc/games/final-fantasy-xi-abyssea-edition/91059)

You'll also receive a new in-game item called the Destrier Beret which is a big help to people starting again.
Also be sure to take advantage of the Character Reactivation Service (http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/crs/) if you're looking to restore a previous character.

[Nebo]

Also be sure to take advantage of the Character Reactivation Service (http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/crs/) if you're looking to restore a previous character.

Any idea when this service will be available again? It has been down for a while now.

[Kakkoii]

lol indeed; since march 7th or so ;)

[Kraggy]

You can download the FINAL FANTASY XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition for PC by purchasing it at any of the below links:
You should make it clear those are for the NA version, the OP didn't make it clear which they're after I don't think.

[Emilja]

hi
now everythings are much easy , you can lvl to 90 very fast and skill up in [A] =)