[patch1.22] Patch 1.22 Notes ARE UP!

All I know is... I Can't wait to Fight Against Garuda.... Best fight ever... for many Reason:

- That Epic Tornado
- 3 Garuda's that you HAVE to kill ( Or at least to weaken the Main Garuda anyhow)
- The way she fights is so Epic looking
- Yes.. The Behind is so o.o lol
- BGM for this Fight.. fits so Perfectly

And many other reasons I'm sure :P

So where does Peacock Ore come from? It's not listed in the patch notes.

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Originally Posted by Radav

Everything sounds great. One thing they haven't made mention of at all and that I'm desperately hoping to see are the further enhancement and tweaking of jobs and their abilities. Keep up the goodwork SE can't wait to see what you have coming in 1.22a and 1.22b.

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Somewhere out there, a PLD is reading this...and crying as a result.

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Originally Posted by Antanias

Somewhere out there, a PLD is reading this...and crying as a result.

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It seems that the Craftable Weapons are Class only. Not Job?

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Originally Posted by Scott

It seems that the Craftable Weapons are Class only. Not Job?

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That seems to be the case. That new darklight wanabe armor is class onry as well.

why is everyone so happy???????????????????
only cool thing is garuda.

So hamlet went from huge battle to 8 player instance content. There really is no love for massive multi player in this mmorpg.

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[dev1367] The imperial stronghold Castrum Novum can now be seen in the Mor Dhona area (6,12)

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What if we logged out over there before patch update?

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Originally Posted by aikawananase

why is everyone so happy???????????????????
only cool thing is garuda.

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You must not see the Hamlet Defense there do ya... oh wait you Hate that? /facepalm oh well LOL

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

2) Sanctioned gear and GC gear set bonus: Sanctioned bonuses seem fairly hefty. Hefty enough to compete with single meld materia, if the example is accurate across the board. I doubt the set bonus will be worth sacrificing AF gear or melded sets. Likely an option for newbies and the poor.

3) I'm going to move my retainer and inn HP and main HP to gridania. It's where Louisoux is, it's wear the Hamlet Defense is happening, and it is likely going to be where I'll be spending more of my time from now on. Yay! It was my starting city. Happy to be back there again.

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Yay!! I'm also happy to head back to Gridania! It's been too long. :)

Regarding sanctioned items: I'm guessing that these have the potential to be very, very powerful. But they seem *much* better than a single meld materia. Did you see that cudgel? Attack magic potency +60 easily beats out every double melded THM weapon in the game since we know that 1 mag pot = 4 INT. The best double melded cudgel with +40 INT is still only equal to +10 attack magic potency. This sanctioned cudgel therefore blows all other THM/BLM weapons out of the water (and has magic accuracy to boot). And it's only available to us Adders. Teehee! ^^

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Originally Posted by aikawananase

why is everyone so happy???????????????????
only cool thing is garuda.

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Wow.... I usually try not to be directly negative towards an individual, but there is so much wrong with this I can't let it go. For one thing, that's your opinion. Clearly a lot of people are perfectly happy with the new gear, quests, and Hamlet Defense. For another, why should we all be unhappy because you are, exactly?

On topic, I was cautiously hopeful about Hamlet Defense, and I am still pleasantly surprised. It looks extremely entertaining and more importantly, looks to have some real longevity. Something we can do for a long time without getting bored of it. Not to mention, the DoH/DoL component, while still fundamentally "craft this, turn in" seems to be involved enough and interesting enough to peek my interest.

Garuda is nice but I hope the Hamlet Defense is good. We need something to do when times are slow. When our LS's aren't doing anything, or when we only have a hour or so to play. You have to be in a pt to get into the instance, but I am sure this will be a instance where blind, random invites are acceptable.

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Originally Posted by KumaAkuma

What if we logged out over there before patch update?

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You will be crushed by the falling stronghold. No one will be able to raise you until the Stronghold opens.

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If the 50-hour preparation period is over and the call-to-arms has been sounded, form a party of 8 members and speak with the militia captain to enter the instanced area.

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I'm a bit unhappy about this. Does this mean only 8 people will be permitted per instance, or you must be in a group of 8 to enter the instance and more groups of players will be inside?

If it's just 8 people....meh....

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Originally Posted by Alerith

I'm a bit unhappy about this. Does this mean only 8 people will be permitted per instance, or you must be in a group of 8 to enter the instance and more groups of players will be inside?

If it's just 8 people....meh....

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There's no multi-party instances that I know of. I felt the exact same way.

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Originally Posted by Antanias

Somewhere out there, a PLD is reading this...and crying as a result.

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Hey, hey, hey buddy. They are UPDATING the shield blocking formula and making it easier to block higher levelled foes. That is, THEY ARE BUFFING BLOCKS.

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

There's no multi-party instances that I know of. I felt the exact same way.

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Take what you can get for now, the current server structure as it stands now cannot support that kind of Non-Instanced content. In 2.0, it would seem the server structure will be a lot better and we will have those Non-Instanced Areas in which we can have a lot of people fighting against a certain threat.

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Originally Posted by Alerith

I'm a bit unhappy about this. Does this mean only 8 people will be permitted per instance, or you must be in a group of 8 to enter the instance and more groups of players will be inside?

If it's just 8 people....meh....

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Considering the limitations they have on displaying characters and npc's with the current engine the discussion is some what understandable.

I am half and half about the decision my self. On one hand i look forward to a smooth hamlet fight. the other half is sort of going to be missing the feeling of the recent garlian invasions.

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Take what you can get for now, the current server structure as it stands now cannot support that kind of Non-Instanced content. In 2.0, it would seem the server structure will be a lot better and we will have those Non-Instanced Areas in which we can have a lot of people fighting against a certain threat.

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I WOULD like to point out that in 2.0 we're getting an open world primal (Odin, in fact)

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Originally Posted by Skies

I WOULD like to point out that in 2.0 we're getting an open world primal (Odin, in fact)

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Yeppers, in which ALOT of people will be tracking him down, in which alot of people will surely be in that area trying to take him down =). So with that example alone, It def. feels like the Non-instanced part of the Future FFXIV is going to be awesome! :D.

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

There's no multi-party instances that I know of. I felt the exact same way.

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Well, some main storyline quests put you in instances where you can see other people that are in the same quest. Market Wards are also instances and you can see others.

I - doubt - multiple parties will be in the same instance, but i wouldn't say it's impossible.

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Originally Posted by Griss

Considering the limitations they have on displaying characters and npc's with the current engine the discussion is some what understandable.

I am half and half about the decision my self. On one hand i look forward to a smooth hamlet fight. the other half is sort of going to be missing the feeling of the recent garlian invasions.

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What would be nice is a 16 person instance. A full party of DoW/DoM and a full party of DoL/DoH. I don't think that would be unreasonable.

As it stands, with only 8 slots to mix the four disciplines into, I still think we're going to end up with a very heavy DoW/DoM build.

6 DoW/DoM and 2 DoL/DoH sounds like it would be the average, in which case the craft and gather guys are getting the shaft.

Think we can be more than 8 in an instance of the hamlet defence? For epic battles. :D
If not, I guess we'll be stuck waiting for 2.0 large scale contents. Hamlet Defence still sounds a lot of fun though, don't read me wrong! xD

Yup, 1.22 will be absolutely awesome! Can't wait for tomorrow!! <3

I'm a little gutted that Castrum Novum won't be accessible yet, since that was the main thing I was looking forward to. They could at least have given an estimate on when they plan to open it, considering it was originally planned for 1.22.

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Originally Posted by Mug

I'm a little gutted that Castrum Novum won't be accessible yet, since that was the main thing I was looking forward to. They could at least have given an estimate on when they plan to open it, considering it was originally planned for 1.22.

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It's Very Possible that it could open in 1.22a/b They still have alot of content that hasn't been put into today's patch ( one can hope) :P.

The Castrum Novum design reminds me a bit warhammer online lol (not so inspired imo).

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Originally Posted by Starlord

It's Very Possible that it could open in 1.22a/b They still have alot of content that hasn't been put into today's patch ( one can hope) :P.

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I hope so! They seem to have cut off quite a bit of content. I guess it's their way of meeting us half way, and avoid the predictable delays they've had on almost every single patch so far.

Purple pants 2STR -> 3STR. Can't wait.

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Originally Posted by Mug

I'm a little gutted that Castrum Novum won't be accessible yet, since that was the main thing I was looking forward to.

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I don't even know what it's supposed to be. Can someone explain? :D

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Originally Posted by Mug

I hope so! They seem to have cut off quite a bit of content. I guess it's their way of meeting us half way, and avoid the predictable delays they've had on almost every single patch so far.

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What I'm most Curious about right now is 1.22 Seventh Umbra Era Content.. Are the Areas going to Environmentally different? The skies turning black or red? These are the things that interest me alongside with Garuda! :P

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Originally Posted by Payadopa

I don't even know what it's supposed to be. Can someone explain? :D

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They have yet to specify, but I imagine it being similar to the beastmen strongholds, just with imperial soldiers.

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Originally Posted by Starlord

What I'm most Curious about right now is 1.22 Seventh Umbra Era Content.. Are the Areas going to Environmentally different? The skies turning black or red? These are the things that interest me alongside with Garuda! :P

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It would definitely be cool if they do as you're suggesting, but they'll probably just make Dalamud appear bigger and that's it.

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Originally Posted by Mug

It would definitely be cool if they do as you're suggesting, but they'll probably just make Dalamud appear bigger and that's it.

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They may surprise us.. they do that from time to time :P. But I be happy with Dalamud getting in our faces :P.

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Originally Posted by rina_inverse

i cant see any new weapon for con thm arc

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wow, the recipe is Jade Hora all over again

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dragonhead will be packed with gatherer >_<

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anyway, for hamlet defense, do we need/have to be inside the instance for 25 hours straight?

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Doubt it, you will simply exit when you want to and receive payment for the amount you contributed

Epic patch, and the thought of getting content updates regularly through 1.22a and 1.22b without having to wait two months between patch is sexy.

I couldn't find where/how to get coke from what's in the patch note, did i miss something?

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Originally Posted by Saifaa

I couldn't find where/how to get coke from what's in the patch note, did i miss something?

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Pssst...

Hey you! Yea, you... c'mere!

*shifty eyes*

I'm a little disappointed with having to have a full party for these hamlets.. FFXI style where you go in solo or with what you've got would be more preferable.

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Originally Posted by Mug

They have yet to specify, but I imagine it being similar to the beastmen strongholds, just with imperial soldiers.

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I reckon its going to be an all out assault area we have hamlet defence so next logical step is stronghold assault ! :P

i doubt hamlet battles will be super tough and as long as ppl aren't stupid you just invite someone who's around and do it. and when they add the other 2 hamlets i just assume times will alternate so you could always battle at one of them.
what's not so clear is what the rewards will be: in the example is this just a rating, is actually exp or even GC seals? i just hope this will offer a good payout in seals.