UPDATE INFO

[Ezikiel]

usually during maintenance SE will post full update info. Gimme something to read while servers are down whats taking so long?

[ShadowHeart]

was thinking the same thing they put all kinds of posts in testing but not one post under VERSION UPDATE section solidifying exactly what this update is giving us and releasing they always just throw us tidbits :(

first abyssea areas to release stone/ cards maybe seals? but nothing concrete or fully here is what is lol
here is to hoping for a post soon on tomorrows goodies before data miners release it all anyways

[Ezikiel]

im refreshing the page every 45 seconds like a crackhead

[JensenM]

Didn't maintenance just start? Be patient.

[Ezikiel]

domnt wanna be patient it usually come up same time ITS THE CRACK DOING IT TO ME

[JensenM]

I'll pay for you to go to rehab.
Here, trade with me for the money.... DAMMIT!

[Drivont]

prolly gonna take longer since it's a bigger update?

[Ezikiel]

STILL NOTHING AND ITS ALMOST NEWN (thats the crack spelling) :)

[Kimiko]

Wow seriously... it's an 11 hour maintenance and you're already complaining. Patience, patience. =(

[Chronofantasy]

He's got another 10 hours to be like that as well. o.o If there's an announcement that maint is extended for 2 more hours, I bet he would explore!

[JensenM]

Wow seriously... it's an 11 hour maintenance and you're already complaining. Patience, patience. =(
Agreed. Poor Ezikiel is going to be dead by the 7 hour mark! ;-)

[Ezikiel]

i dont maintenance to hurry up i want them to post the updates on main website

[ShadowHeart]

not like they don't know what they are implementing before hand would at least give us poor folk have day off when stuff like this lands on us LOL i swear its a conspiracy and donald trump and charlie sheen are up to it! "winner" :(

[Ezikiel]

this was done to make me insane i know it because aliens told me this AFTER they provided me with more crack

[JensenM]

not like they don't know what they are implementing before hand would at least give us poor folk have day off when stuff like this lands on us LOL i swear its a conspiracy and donald trump and charlie sheen are up to it! "winner" :(
I'm sure they do have the whole thing mapped out. I'd rather them just working to get the server up and running again OVER them stopping every hour to send out an update.
It's kind of like the tsunami incident in Japan, I couldn't register on here because I JUST bought the game the day the Japanese Tsunami happened. [Certain] People were all pissy because SE wasn't giving updates fast enough and getting the servers up quick enough. I understand getting bent out of shape, but it's JUST A GAME. Give these guys time, let them work at their own pace and go outside or something :D

[Siviard]

i swear its a conspiracy and charlie sheen is up to it "winner" :(

My sig, just for you

[Runespider]

I hate how every update I think of a load of stuff I'll go and do with my free time...then instead sit at the pc waiting for update notes...and dat mining threads...and other stuff till the server comes up...every single time!

[Darathorn]

Yea they always put it up right as maint starts i been checking i want to know whats going to come.

[JensenM]

I hate how every update I think of a load of stuff I'll go and do with my free time...then instead sit at the pc waiting for update notes...and dat mining threads...and other stuff till the server comes up...every single time!
Same here. I'm like, "I'm going to go outside and do some yardwork..." and hour ago. I'm still sitting here lol

[Chronofantasy]

The update notes are up now!!!!!




















Made you look...

[Futan]

Worst part for me is I thought Brink was being released today. I was all "Woo! Awesome timing." Then I found out this morning, it's actually tomorrow...

[Ciecle]

Remember there's alot of content going into this update, and there's 4 different languages they have to post in, It might take up to 2 hours(maybe more) if they're having to spell check/grammar check to make sure it all makes sense in all languages :x

You wouldn't want the same line read as this...
this wouldn't the line read same you want...

[Chronofantasy]

I'm really sure they usually have all that stuff taken care of and done with before maint. starts. Normally they do post the notes up right away - 30 minutes after maint. starts. The FFXI staff seem to be slacking, I wonder why that is.

[Crica]

It's not just an update - it's also server merges - that is why it will take 11 hours.

The size of the update is not that large - http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news20643.shtml


"PlayStation 2" Version
Downloadable file size: 66.2MB
About 1 hour, 2 minutes

Windows Version
Downloadable file size: 104.3MB
About 8 minutes, 30 seconds

Xbox 360 Version
Downloadable file size: 110.3MB
About 47 minutes, 30 seconds

Right now, SE are merging the servers. Once that is complete, then SE will upload the update to the servers.

As for the patch notes, SE will not post them on the official website until they begin uploading the patch to the servers, to allow for any last minute changes to the patch notes.

[Shoko]

SE Notes should be up soon. Data mining has begun on Alla and BG.

[Rianon]

The update notes are now available on the PlayOnline Viewer. FFXI Top Page →　Developer's Room　→　Update History

[Alhanelem]

Details are up now.

[Shoko]

Annnd, SE notes are up, as anticipated. Enjoy.

[Avarice]

"- The proposed atma interface improvement allowing players to save their favorite atma configurations has been delayed to a future version update due to development complications."

*sigh*

[Chronofantasy]

By the time they fix the atma saved interface, I think not many will be going to abyssea anymore. The updates look decent I suppose. All the worthwhile stuff was already mentioned, but I wonder what new stuff we can purchase with imperial standings.

[Chronofantasy]

Oh, something else I just remembered that I am glad SE did. I am glad they removed the Return of the Depth cap. Now I can finally finish/solo that friggen quest.

[Sama]

I don't understand why this update is so blurry... nothing solid and I don't feel comfortable with it especially the merge and new Dynamis.

The used to post a web page for some solid info; even the moderator here usually say they will do this they will do that I still don't see a firm result whatsoever.

[Runespider]

"- The proposed atma interface improvement allowing players to save their favorite atma configurations has been delayed to a future version update due to development complications."

Noooooooooooooooooo, was probably the main thing I was looking forward to :(

[Glamdring]

I never recall seeing an update post until the update was at least 2/3 thru the maint period. Not expecting to see a summary until at least 4 hours from now.

[Drivont]

I never recall seeing an update post until the update was at least 2/3 thru the maint period. Not expecting to see a summary until at least 4 hours from now.

expect no more ^^

[Ezikiel]

Its up but not much of an update

[Chu]

Is there an easier way to view more information on the vague information like "[dev1012] Revamped Monster Placement", or do you have to Google it each time to get more information? xD

[Crica]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/forums/83-Testing-in-Progress

[Miera]

The effects of the following job abilities have been adjusted:

Divine Caress / Saboteur / Spur / Tenuto / Mana Cede / Efflux / Striking Flourish / Perpetuance / Immanence

What, HOW has it been adjusted? D: Is the duration of the Enhancing magic spell been shortened with Perpetuance?

[dev1001] The following items can now be kept in stacks of 12.

Glavoid Shell / 2Leaf Chloris Bud / Helm of Briareus / Carabosse's Gem / Fistule Discharge / Kukulkan's Fang / Chukwa's Egg / Mananangal's Necklet / Marvin's Pelage / Chasmic Stinger / Raskovnik Vine / Bakka's Wing / Cuelebre's Horn / Mictlantecuhtli's Habit / Keesha's Pamama / Mikey's Nugget / Balaur Skull / Lieje Lantern / Itzpapalotl's Scale / Ulhuadshi's Fang / Sobek's Skin / Cirein-Croin's Lantern / Bukhis's Wing / Sedna's Tusk / Manigordo Tusk

Thank god they gone through with this one, My inventory has been cutting itself lately.

The potency of the "Automaton: Regain" effect granted by the hand-to-hand weapon "Burattinaios" has been adjusted.

Noooooo!!!! I haven't gotten my hands on one yet, what exactly has been changed about this? Please don't make it a really dumb Hidden Effect or only 1TP a tick.. I was hoping to use these for Cannibal Blade <.<

The new text command "/blockhelp" has been added.
This command allows players to toggle on and off the ability to bring up the "Call for Help" button in the command menu. The default setting for this command is on; logging out of the game will revert this setting to default.

Ehhh, this could be useful.

The font used to display characters' names above their heads has been changed on the Windows and Xbox 360 versions of the game.

Sure, I guess. Makes names easier to read...

The issue wherein the scholar ability "Libra" would display improper information if used in conjunction with a black mage's "Enmity Douse" ability.

Eh, what about the RANGE and only being able to see your Alliances Hate? FAIL D:

The issue in which the detection range for the monster Dybbuk (Abyssea-Konschtat) was larger than intended.

Yeah, they were annoying I suppose...



# The issue wherein the area of effect for the NM Indrik's (Abyssea-Uleguerand) special attack "Scintillant Lance" was incorrect.
# The issue in which the area of effect for the NM Ironclad Triturator's (Abyssea-Uleguerand) special attack "Turbine Cyclone" was incorrect.

These i don't understand, I guess i haven't faught these NMs enough but what was it? Was the AoEs treated like a BLMs Aga? The more people caught in the blast the less damage?

The issue wherein using an automaton's ranged or magical attacks against the NM Armoury Crate (SE Apollyon) immediately caused the battle to terminate.

Seen that coming lol.

[Runespider]

The new text command "/blockhelp" has been added.

The kind of players that accidentally CFH a mob would forget to use the command anyway, pointless.

[katiekat]

i did not see the merit increases in the notes nor the abyssea quest update were we dont have to zone after we do a quest weren't this in this update?

[Ezikiel]

i did not see the merit increases in the notes nor the abyssea quest update were we dont have to zone after we do a quest weren't this in this update?

i triple chescked i didnt eaither

[Crica]

The kind of players that accidentally CFH a mob would forget to use the command anyway, pointless.

default is ON, and is set to default once you log out...therefore it will be ON when players log back in.

[Chu]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/forums/83-Testing-in-Progress
Thank you!

[Miera]

They didn't say what +2 items were dropping from what NM in the first zones did they? =\

[Crica]

They didn't say what +2 items were dropping from what NM in the first zones did they? =\

No.

Players fight NMs and figure it out.

Old school FFXI gaming.

[katiekat]

while this update is cool the notes are really bad this time as i said no menchin of merits or of the abyssea quests being able to be dun with out zoning

[svengalis]

/blockhelp omg WHAT TOOK THEM SO LONG TO ADD THIS!? Fighting Briareus I was so scared I would call for help when I disengage after his 2h now I don't have to even worry about it anymore.

[Ezikiel]

while this update is cool the notes are really bad this time as i said no menchin of merits or of the abyssea quests being able to be dun with out zoning

im still laughing at the spelling i suck when typing but that tickled me good

[svengalis]

im still laughing at the spelling i suck when typing but that tickled me good

It's the internet man LOL.

[ShadowHeart]

+2 items from megamaw!!! that would tickle me the poor worm parties would be no more people bored farming +2 items they would slaughter zone hahaha
but stones / cards etc while helping people do carabose and briar would be tasty and a nice treat for the people helping :)

[Miera]

I'm pretty sure I can take a guess on what NMs they'll drop from.

VNMs

All three Mega Bosses, Eccentric Eve, Turul, that Bahemoth NM in La Theine. Carabosse, the Invisible NM that blood aggros in Tahrongi, Chloris Hell Maybe even Fistule.

[Darkrelm]

Just wondering what happened to the Level increase? nothing was mentioned in the update details.

[Siviard]

Just wondering what happened to the Level increase? nothing was mentioned in the update details.

Lv. 95 supposed to be in August update IIRC

[lllen]

No level increase until later in year. I can find nothing re merits..........need something to do with all the merits and exp

[Carth]

Just wondering what happened to the Level increase? nothing was mentioned in the update details.

If you're talking about the level cap raise that's planned for August.

[Drivont]

Lv. 95 supposed to be in August update IIRC

Yup


plus 10

[Crocker]

This update is complete fail Might as well be a minor version update.
The only thing that qualifies as a major version update is Voidwatch.
Grounds of Valor is just an updated version on Fields of Valor making it not new!

I was expecting higher stack sizes on at the very least crystals and jug pets/pet food.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/238-dev1001-Stack-Size-Adjustments (Official Post)
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/322-dev1001-Item-stacking (Discussion on the matter)

Another craft to 100 thought that was gonna happen.
Updates to Campaign Battle (More exp, better rewards, skill ups, ect)


Only good things in the update notes is removal of BLU spells for triggers (They should also remove Flash and Dispel as well), Making last resort last longer and making souleater usable, and storage of the new crests (which I didn't see in the notes) and the way its worded might not be storable.

[Octaviane]

Good grief it's an 11 hour maintenance/update. Patience. New job trait. Please get it. And, don't complain when they have to announce multiple All Worlds Emergency Maintenance either.

[ShadowHeart]

3 or 4 days before the first emergency maintenance shut down? oh comon u know its coming always does LOL plan ur days off carefully this week :p

[Niklz]

you guys aren't complaining fast enough. I'm getting bored again.

[LadyRagefist]

Oceans overtake the lands, waters flowing freely with the tears of Vana'dielians. Their beloved world, locked away from them as the vicious Legion of SE alters its existence once more. Will they ever see an end to the chaos that plagues their land almost quarterly? They appease their idled anxiety through voicing severe discontent, wielding their burning torches of indignation. The Legion continues its relentless alterations though...rendering the citizens powerless. They wait in troves...hoping the gates will be lifted so they can flourish within their beloved land once more.

Maintenance = acquire other hobbies. Like writing. Use your time wisely.

[Chronofantasy]

They didn't say what +2 items were dropping from what NM in the first zones did they? =\

Can't dataminers figure all that stuff out? I know on bluegatr forums there's a lot of datamine topics building up.

[Khiinroye]

They can't look at what the monster lootpools are. However, some of the items are pretty obvious what mobs drop them, as the names are in the item names. Akupara shell, for instance, comes from the mob Akupara, which is the name of a giant tortoise that carries the world on its back. It's certainly in the adamantoise family, probably the Lacovie model.

[ShadowHeart]

im refreshing the page every 45 seconds like a crackhead


i found out what you did going nuts for the server to come up!!!! XD


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b69e1MiBazA5

[Ezikiel]

i found out what you did going nuts for the server to come up!!!! XD

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b69e1MiBazA&feature=player_embedded#at=35

im going apeshit right noiw i thought i would be playing right now

[Octaviane]

Oceans overtake the lands, waters flowing freely with the tears of Vana'dielians. Their beloved world, locked away from them as the vicious Legion of SE alters its existence once more. Will they ever see an end to the chaos that plagues their land almost quarterly? They appease their idled anxiety through voicing severe discontent, wielding their burning torches of indignation. The Legion continues its relentless alterations though...rendering the citizens powerless. They wait in troves...hoping the gates will be lifted so they can flourish within their beloved land once more.

Maintenance = acquire other hobbies. Like writing. Use your time wisely.

Thumbs up to this and if I may add another (cough) hobby.....learning to spell 101.