3.3 Patch Notes(Pre)

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Originally Posted by YISUG

https://twitter.com/BoxShroom/status/738222272033345536

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dat dance lol I can't even imagine how / where they got the idea for that

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Originally Posted by Alexander_Dragonfang

I thought Shatter was for 3.35...

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It was always planned for 3.3...

Stupid of them to not put it in 3.35, given the Feast season is still going on, and Shatter will likely be a nail in its coffin, but they've always foolishly intended to release Shatter in 3.3... Though most are done with that utterly pathetic attempt at a competitive scene anyway... Still, always struck me as sensible to put Frontlines in a #.#1 patch, since this isn't a PvP game and the vast majority will be busy with new PvE content during 3.3...

Happy with most of this stuff! :D
Although that Darkside and Sole Survivor being (pvp only) kinda sucks :/ In fact Sole Survivor wasn't even one among other DRK skills that I even thought needed another look at. Not that 10% damage taken is bad just surprised it was picked. :confused:
Glad to see Ninja Aoe was buffed though! Out of all the adjustments, Ninjas is the best imo.
:)

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Originally Posted by YISUG

https://twitter.com/BoxShroom/status/738222272033345536

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Wow that dance is so sweet, ty for the link!!!

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Originally Posted by Llynd

Also, does anyone know/have an idea about the ilvl of the anima wep' ?

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Should be ilevel 240

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Originally Posted by Khalithar

Now imagine if they stack, Trick Attack, Slashing debuff, and SoSu 10% all stacked. Would be pretty beastly and therefore never happen. XD

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One thing the PvP people can try is to see if Trick, Slashing and the new SoSu do indeed stack. If they do it could be wonderful.

The new Aiming dungeon gear:

"It's High Noon. . ."

(I had to do it. I'm not sorry either :P)

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Originally Posted by MagiusNecros

One thing the PvP people can try is to see if Trick, Slashing and the new SoSu do indeed stack. If they do it could be wonderful.

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My guess is it won't stack with trick attack because they'll just tag on the same vulnerability debuff onto it instead of making a unique one. Right now, the physical vulnerability from mch's hypercharge and the physical vuln from the tank pvp skill, full swing, overwrite each other; I'm assuming the same will apply to this if the move does affect magic and physical damage.

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Originally Posted by Mutemutt

My guess is it won't stack with trick attack because they'll just tag on the same vulnerability debuff onto it instead of making a unique one. Right now, the physical vulnerability from mch's hypercharge and the physical vuln from the tank pvp skill, full swing, overwrite each other; I'm assuming the same will apply to this if the move does affect magic and physical damage.

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We'll have to see since SoSu has it's own icon. Probably gonna have to compare any sissy attack with Trick up and then with both up. If it's the same they don't stack. If they do...then gravy. And maybe healers will get wrecked.

So, random thoughts time.

Man, that picture under Weeping City is ecchi. Very ecchi.

Buffed Summoner pets. Both Ifrit and Garuda do increased single target damage. Wish they did more AoE damage though.

Oh, hey, more grind for my anime weapons. I'm still not done with the last one though...

Looks like the Moogle quests are the Ixial quests from 2.0. Thankfully there'll be no hide and go seek moogle hunting...

Oh Altana, it's steps of faith again. I'm having flashbacks of herding cats again.

Like the increases in the esoteric tomes. Void ark I think needs to be buffed a bit more considering it's an extra long dungeon.

More gil increases? Oh geez, inflation's going to be insane in 3.3. I wish that the developers of Square-Enix picked up an economics textbook or took an economics class. First the great deflation scare of 2.0, and now this.

Overall, like the quality of life helps. This looks like it'll be a good patch.

The gil increase only applies to the challenge log right? So there shouldnt be inflation on the market boards.

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Originally Posted by Antonio_Xul

I think it's going to come from Recruitment. The 2-seater mounts have only come from Recruitment or Marriage since both involve being with someone, either friend or spouse.

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I honestly can't see them adding anything else to the recruitment rewards(or if they do it'll probably be more than just 1 item like the last recruitment upgrade with Twintania), but in the spirit of involving a 2nd person I think this may have something to do with the new Mentor Roulette achievements

http://puu.sh/pfspi/d8fc849f5a.png

There really is not much reward for doing that roulette besides being a GoodGuy™, so this may be to try making mentor roulette look more desirable in the long run rather than just increasing tomes it gives. (2000 is so many tho @_@)

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Originally Posted by YISUG

https://twitter.com/BoxShroom/status/738222272033345536

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Crap, there goes my plan for getting a blonde pompadour and dancing like Johnny Bravo lol.

I'm really amused by the achievement for beating Nidhogg EX being "Let me be your Hogg". Looks like someone on the team is a Weird Al fan. :D

(Unless this is a reference to something else I don't know about...)

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Originally Posted by Keyln

Buffed Summoner pets. Both Ifrit and Garuda do increased single target damage. Wish they did more AoE damage though.

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To be fair, they already both do great AoE. Ifrit' has Flaming Crush and Radiant Shield. Garuda has contagioned dots that are baned + Aerial Slash. Then both Enkindles are AoE.

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Originally Posted by Derio

The gil increase only applies to the challenge log right? So there shouldnt be inflation on the market boards.

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It's also for some of the duties as well. The market board has its own economic issues that help keep prices down. But that's a rant for a different time.

Partial search for market board. Is it sad that I'm so happy this is finally a thing?

Moogle quests got nerved

Potency changes to Bard are in a good direction as is buff to Ninja which was absolutely needed. Smn buffs, well i have not played smn for a while buuut i guess it's just like Monk, SE loves to buff these 2 jobs
This update there is lots it would seem minus Palace of The Dead :(

Did I read it right that gardeners can grow plants that can be used as tokens to gain crafting materials and shards?

Sounds like a good way to get Adamantite Nuggets if the yield is right!

>Those dark knight buffs
>PVP only

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

Question....under items it states that the Amber trader is in Idyleshire @10,10. Is he moving there or is this a misprint when he is actually in the Foundation at the same coordinates?

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Originally Posted by FinalWolf

>Those dark knight buffs
>PVP only

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

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And they're not even particularly good buffs for Dark Knight in PvP...

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"[2.0] Reputation points awarded for completing the Amalj'aa, Sylph, Sahagin, Kobold, and Ixali beast tribe daily quests have been increased."

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That's good news. :)

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Originally Posted by Snugglebutt

That's good news. :)

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The question is by how much, if its half of the HW ones or equal to it, I'd be very happy.

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Originally Posted by Yasuhiro

That coat on the left :o
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/...20090307100116
Square sure does love their throwbacks in this game.

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Are they uncapping lore yet ?

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Originally Posted by Sir_Hermes

Are they uncapping lore yet ?

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Not before the next capped tome come ingame, which is at 3.4

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Originally Posted by Sir_Hermes

Are they uncapping lore yet ?

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Not till the next new set of tomestones.

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[2.0] A new NPC named Recompense Officer has been added next to the calamity salvager in each city, from whom you can repurchase seasonal event items.

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Yes! They're finally letting us repurchase event furnishings!

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[2.0] The following items can now be repurchased from the recompense officer.
Item Requirements for Purchase:

A bunch of clothes

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http://new4.fjcdn.com/comments/Class...7c36b75a78.jpg

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Originally Posted by Selli

They changed it so you can ride two-seater mounts in Frontlines now. Other people just can't hop onto the mount, though.

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But it looks like they changed it back .. :(

"* Flying mounts cannot be used to fly during Frontline campaigns. Furthermore, two-person mounts cannot be ridden."

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Originally Posted by Vespar

I really hope your wrong. I hate PvP but I really really want this mount. Even so, it will not make me PvP just to get it. I'll just give up on it.

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I definitely disagree with your opinion on PVP, but you've got nothing to worry about. There's no way they'd introduce a 2-seater mount as a PVP reward, when you can't even use those types of mounts in PVP duties.

Not a lot of quests in the MSQ. I hope they're longer to compensate.

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Originally Posted by Beckett

There's no way they'd introduce a 2-seater mount as a PVP reward, when you can't even use those types of mounts in PVP duties.

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*cough* PvP materia *cough*
*cough* Morale *cough*

I wouldn't rule it out on principle, but I agree it's unlikely.

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Originally Posted by Averax

Not a lot of quests in the MSQ. I hope they're longer to compensate.

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Here's some information from a recent interview with Yoshi-P from Famitsu about that (Translation Source: *here*).

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Since the story is reaching a climax, will there be more quests than in a typical patch?

Yoshida: Actually the number of main scenario quests is a bit lower than usual. However the cutscenes and voiced scenes are quite lengthy. Also, after you've finished with the main scenario of the series, there will be a number of side quests which will allow you to reflect on the Heavensward story, so there will be more of those.

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He also stated that "the amount of cutscenes and voice work is more than that of a typical patch".

Why did those drk changes have to be pvp only?? They would be perfect adjustments for pve drk :(

Also no pld adjustment? The job that needs them most right now?

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Originally Posted by Cabalabob

Why did those drk changes have to be pvp only?? They would be perfect adjustments for pve drk :(

Also no pld adjustment? The job that needs them most right now?

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The heck are you talking about PLD needing adjustments.......they are actually a bit overpowered now that they have VIT doing damage too for them. Unless you are only referring to PvP. I don't know how they do in PvP.

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Originally Posted by Edrickthorn

The heck are you talking about PLD needing adjustments.......they are actually a bit overpowered now that they have VIT doing damage too for them. Unless you are only referring to PvP. I don't know how they do in PvP.

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I wouldn't call PLD overpowered, but they are definitely more desired this raid tier compared to last. IMO all 3 tanks are sitting in a fairly good place.

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Originally Posted by Zojha

*cough* PvP materia *cough*
*cough* Morale *cough*

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Lmao, I was just gonna comment that. XD They seem to like to give PvP things that don't really work in PvP. [EDIT] I mean, Gloria, for example, was the mount added for 200 wins in Feast. You can't even use mounts in Feast. [ /EDIT]

Well, I guess I better go into Frontlines and enjoy my two-seaters while I can since they're taking them back out.

I'm still holding out hope that it's a Commendation reward. It matches the previous rewards too well. I'll just hold out hope until the full notes are released.

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[3.0] The visual effect of the machinist action Wildfire has been changed.

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http://i.imgur.com/qwji0px.jpg

As usual, I mainly like the little QoL things, things like the partial match for MB searches, and the special icon for quests that unlock features/content.