Preparing for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Test

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Originally Posted by Zezlar

and if something sucks but isn't broken, we voice our opinions in a decent manner on the forums.

and we also ignore every person that says "it's only XXX" because the time for that shit is over. No more.

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Might I add, search the forums first before reporting an issue, if a post about it already exists, add your information to the thread.

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Originally Posted by Faiyez

Some of us don't have it.

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But you're still posting here so you must have paid some. I'm sure they won't leave you lonesome for long if at all. /pats

I'm going to wager that the beta will start on FEB 9th -5 EST.

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Originally Posted by MyKotoShi

I'm going to wager that the beta will start on FEB 9th -5 EST.

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Let's put it this way Beta 'Can" start between 1-14 days, so we have at max 14 days.

FFXIV newsletter? I only got the FFXI related one x_x

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Let's put it this way Beta 'Can" start between 1-14 days, so we have at max 14 days.

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I'm thinking about time to "prepare", (but everyone should have already been prepared for something like this @_@) and the testing would start when it's mostly convenient to Japan first and world-wide as best as possible.

In Japan kids usually go to a half day school on Saturdays, so it might be best to start beta going into Sunday for them and the rest of the world will have their Saturdays to play beta.

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Originally Posted by Seraphe

FFXIV newsletter? I only got the FFXI related one x_x

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The codes haven't actually been sent yet. They're just making people double check that they have the proper email addresses on file.

Whelp, the reason I've put so much effort into my Japanese and German is finally almost here!

Well, one reason anyway. That and trying to get a job in the localization scene...

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Originally Posted by Antanias

Checked my email jic and saw a message from SE...turned out to be a ff14 newsletter :(

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I guess in a sense, you could look at that as a good thing right? I think it was intentionally to verify that your e-mail is right.

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Originally Posted by Zezlar

The codes haven't actually been sent yet. They're just making people double check that they have the proper email addresses on file.

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I know but people keep talking about a XIV newsletter x_x

Vel, every time I see your sig I think. "Tourists." Lol

I think the whole time I'm in Beta I'll be testing gathering. Anyone want to team up?

Had to do this quick at work, but you get the idea:

This is what the forums feel like today. XD

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps57d982d2.gif

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Originally Posted by Lady

Had to do this quick at work, but you get the idea:

This is what the forums feel like today. XD

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps57d982d2.gif

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That's how the forums usually are, 'cept with anger faces instead of smiles

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

Vel, every time I see your sig I think. "Tourists." Lol

I think the whole time I'm in Beta I'll be testing gathering. Anyone want to team up?

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I'm game
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Well, if you applied anyhow you would see a confirmation E-mail stating you put in an application. I did it anyhow just to be safe, and I got the E-mail, so I know that I have the right E-mail address on File =).

I hope we get to download the game client ahead of time. I want to be able to start right away!

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Originally Posted by Rizon

A notice was place on the web site for everyone who qualifies for Legacy Status to verify the e-mail address that they have on file in the Account Management System. Good piece of advise if you want to receive the code for Beta testing which will be going out shortly.

I have noticed that ever since the last patch for ver 1.23 the Dev team has been pretty spot on with projected dates and time lines. This bodes well for Beta testing and a late spring release. Kudos to them for all their hard work.

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Yes they have.. even when they said they're behind schedule, I wasn't even upset. I was just so impressed with the fact that they were keeping us up to date as much as possible. These last month has been agonizing though while waiting for Beta news.

On top of that.. I'm in the middle of a move so I've had no TV or internet to keep me distracted unless I'm here at work, and even then it's still agonizing because there hasn't been any news up until last week lol

I clicked on the link they gave and signed in with my email instead of my id. Got got the newsletter after that.

Can't wait.. its gonna be fun times.

Regarding the OP's comment on how accurate their timelines have been sinc1.23 i would have to agree. their original raodmap did project quite far into the future of the re-development of FFXIV so i wasnt suprised when things were a little off near the end. That was what got FFXIV in a pickle in the first place, setting deadline then forcing themselves to meet them. Its good to set goals but its far better to move those goals when it will benefit the project.

Anyway, the reason i was posting was to say that i thought i heard somewhere that the alpha phases went surprisingly well, much better than anticipated. At the end of alpha phase 1 (i think) people were saying the game should be ready for beta or even release with how well everything worked and how few bugs people actually found. With that being said, I am optimistic they will get through this beta testing phase efficiently (as long as they arent bogged down with too many trolling complaints of people wanting to change every aspect of the game instead of looking for bugs in the systems they ahve developed.)

I will be looking for bugs AND making suggestions and expressing my opinion about the gathering system likes and dislikes in beta and after launch and I hope that they continue to be as responsive as they have been.

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Originally Posted by HiirNoivl

I will be looking for bugs AND making suggestions and expressing my opinion about the gathering system likes and dislikes in beta and after launch and I hope that they continue to be as responsive as they have been.

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Perfectly legit. There is a difference between expressing your opinion or making a suggestion, and trolling or flaming. Correct? I support the former and am exasperated by the latter.

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Originally Posted by indira

Remember its a TEST, if something is broken report it not flame on the forums how SE and the game sucks.

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But then how are we able to point and laugh at them because they did it wrong?

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Originally Posted by ZakarnRosewood

Perfectly legit. There is a difference between expressing your opinion or making a suggestion, and trolling or flaming. Correct? I support the former and am exasperated by the latter.

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So long as people can tell the difference. I'll be making comments in favor of gathering from the point of view of someone who plans to be doing this a while so,fair warning I might get picky. It will probably annoy some who are more interested in other aspects of the game :(

We need to make Groups!

- Crafters
- Gatherers
- Combat

Team Combat Unite!!

I'm personally very excited to get back into this game.

I expect the beta to go smoothly. Alpha lasted about 1-2 months, which I determined that this is a reflection of the quality and effectiveness of the development team. With the timeline schedule of beta I dont feel we'll have to wait too long for a great game.

In no way do i foresee a repeat of 1.0

What I fear the most, is Day 1 Launch when All Players that are awaiting to play this game, go full force on the Download and Full Force actually getting into the game.

If people have a hard time getting into the game, there will be many players that will just drop the game just for that very reason, Especially after the flop 1.0 had. If there's even a slight bit of frustration some people will say, "It's 1.0 all over again goodbye!"

I am harcor legacy player heard we need to update our email i forgot my security code such as favorite pet ect.) wont let me update email any ideas what i do? thx

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Originally Posted by Marek

I am harcor legacy player heard we need to update our email i forgot my security code such as favorite pet ect.) wont let me update email any ideas what i do? thx

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Do you get Newsletters from SE? If you do then the E-mail should be the exact one as on your SE Account. You should be fine. However you do need to get on Your account at some point. Have you tried Forgot password?

We'll need more weavers because there will be a yarn shortage.

I'm likely going to just remake my original sexy, badass self from 1.0 until the data is transferred in phase 3.

I'll also be starting to recruit people for the most awesome linkshell ever for the Balmung server. Since they're allowing stronger shell management, I wont have to worry if some people join in beta but not in the main game.

The Abyssal Pirates wants YOU to join!! Yarr...

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Originally Posted by Marek

I am harcor legacy player heard we need to update our email i forgot my security code such as favorite pet ect.) wont let me update email any ideas what i do? thx

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Do you get Newsletters from SE? If you do then the E-mail should be the exact one as on your SE Account. You should be fine. However you do need to get on Your account at some point. Have you tried Forgot password?

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I get XI Newsletters on a different (my older) email than XIV emails. So not all SE generated email goes to the same place. During mid-alpha I changed my email. About 2 weeks later I got my alpha invite on the older email (though not the same one as the XI newsletters). This most recent XIV email came to my most updated email (the one I changed it to mid-Alpha). However, I am able to get into ALL of my email accounts, whether old or new, so for me it doesn't really matter which email they send mine on.

Marek, you will need to get into the email that is listed on your SE account. If you aren't able to change your email, maybe you can call SE and explain and they can reset your PW?

:confused: why, why do i have to unistall the best thing to happen to my PC, this marks the hardest decision of my life. I want to carry it through but i think i'm going to need some sort of reassurance to know that i will be getting it back. I mean its not worth anything anymore, the servers are gone and its just hording disk space. I'm still having troubles letting go of version 1.0 :(

Yay for Legacy. I can't wait to play FFXIV AGAIN

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Originally Posted by Rizon

A notice was place on the web site for everyone who qualifies for Legacy Status to verify the e-mail address that they have on file in the Account Management System. Good piece of advise if you want to receive the code for Beta testing which will be going out shortly.

I have noticed that ever since the last patch for ver 1.23 the Dev team has been pretty spot on with projected dates and time lines. This bodes well for Beta testing and a late spring release. Kudos to them for all their hard work.

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I got just as happy that they sent this as I would have been for the beta code! I am a legacy member and I am stoked about it! Excitement <you can have this> :)

Well, I should be all set for Beta Test. I just reformatted my SSD. It cleaned off FFXI and FFXIV 1.0 and some other games I had on it. Did a clean install of Win8, am installing AION now while I wait for Beta. My body and computer are ready and waiting for the legacy DL link!

Legacy go hard or go home!!!!!!! Aruuuuuu!

Im still debating wether i should by a gaming PC or just playing the game on my PS3

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Originally Posted by Nez

Legacy go hard or go home!!!!!!! Aruuuuuu!

Im still debating wether i should by a gaming PC or just playing the game on my PS3

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Get the gaming PC, you know you want to. What is $ anyway if you can't spend/enjoy it??

First I'll have to check if my mother's computer will actually run it... >_< My old computer's gone and I'm waiting on my laptop.

Then I'll go make my male miqo'te. :) Was thinking blue hair instead of red!

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Originally Posted by Cedri

We'll need more weavers because there will be a yarn shortage.

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I see what you did there :3

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Originally Posted by JillyBean

I get XI Newsletters on a different (my older) email than XIV emails. So not all SE generated email goes to the same place. During mid-alpha I changed my email. About 2 weeks later I got my alpha invite on the older email (though not the same one as the XI newsletters). This most recent XIV email came to my most updated email (the one I changed it to mid-Alpha). However, I am able to get into ALL of my email accounts, whether old or new, so for me it doesn't really matter which email they send mine on.

Marek, you will need to get into the email that is listed on your SE account. If you aren't able to change your email, maybe you can call SE and explain and they can reset your PW?

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I keep everything under 1 e-mail, because I really don't see the need for Multiple e-mails, I had this same 1 e-mail for like 10 years and it's still going =). I did double check to make sure that the e-mail was indeed correct. However, I knew it was because I don't know what other e-mail to could be ( since I only have one :P). but I didn't take for granted that other people have more than 1 e-mail, so I apologize.