PS3 Configuration Setup & Tips!

Greetings all,

I am avid PC MMORPG gamer, however circumstance limit me to having a PS3. I waited for this to be released on PS3. I will not have my PC's for some time yet. Others with a PS3 may direct in resolving issues considering configuration and setup:

1. How can I inverse my camera controll. ie (standard) I want to push forward with the right stick and look down, by default it makes me look up. I know this may be trival but is really driving me around the bend!

2. Has anybody got a link to a PS3 Manual for the game, I digitaly downloaded and as such soley rely on in game help and internet forum etc.....all of which seem un-helpful so far. Im sure most further questions can be solved by such a thing.

3. I only have 4 options in the config menu, the Charachter submenu is missing?

I could go on but the truth is I am fiinally glad to see a real mmo on the PS3, step forward and long overdue!

1/ click on "select" then move cursor(that should be on chat) to the little gear symbol on the right. then you are in option menu and there is an option to change the axis. (you have to scroll down in one of the options if I remember correctly )
EDIT http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...de/ps3/config/ if you look at small picture you will see the menu about the axis

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http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/playguide/ps3/

you have to go to bottom of the page and you will have access to basic controls, then macros etc....

3/ what you mean character submenu? there is also the "system config" when you press "start" and go in menus to the right
EDIT : Found out :) in the first point it is the "Character Configuration"


Little tip L1+R3 will get you the mouse cursor and then R2 or L2 for the mouse clicks, for some features it can be easier to use that at first. I don't use it much anymore but still useful

When I go to system config I do not have the "Gear" Icon. There are only four submenus and not 5 as shown in the manual and guide. Also, in video settings I have tried adjusting brightness which seems to have no effect at all.

Could my installation be corrupt?

The Character config is a separate menu from the System config, at least on the PC version. Look around the System menu a bit more and you will probably find it. This menu is only available while currently logged into a character, you cannot access it from the login screen.

The gear icon he is talking about is the one on the chat log. It is a shortcut into the chat config, where other options are accessible, but you do not need to enter the config menu that way.

Just wanted to say thanks, I have kinda got to grips to playing a mmorpg on a console now. To be honest buying a digital download was a mistake (Hence manual question). However I have noticed a mature and helpful community both in game and on the forums.

One last question, this is directed at PS3 players......

When I select Exit or Logout from the main start menu it always returns me to the browser log in screen. Only way to completely leave the game is turn off my PS3? Anyone else have this?

Hold the PS button down on the controller and select quit game, it'll take you to the XMB.

Few tips I wished I knew before getting crazy…

. You can cycle only through enemies with the combination L2/R2 * L1/R1. Clicking L1/R1 moves backward/forward between enemies. The enemies get selected, not just focused
. You may want to set the controller as dpad-dpad/buttons-buttons. It would be better if you give it a try now that you just started. I find it a bit less confusing, at leat the buttons descriptions are properly placed on top of them.

duce TRE: Ill try that again but previously I get the no entry sign. Only option being to sign in again.

Michelasso: Thanks, very good tip. Targeting etc has been a bit confusing with a controller. Also had some fun with the entire hotbar setup. I admit I approached this with a PC Gamer mindset which has hindered me in getting to grips with the console setup.

SUGGESTION

Other new players using a PS3 might benefit from looking at the system config and Keyboard bindings, assuming you have a keyboard you will find it handy to learn controlls. Example being page up/down for zooming on char 3rd person............

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Originally Posted by PhiliusFogg

duce TRE: Ill try that again but previously I get the no entry sign. Only option being to sign in again.

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Yeah I got that too at first, but if your tapping the PS button you will get the no entry prompt. Try holding it down for like 5 seconds or a little longer, and should give you the standard options on the next screen(controller settings and the option to quit the game)

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Originally Posted by PhiliusFogg

To be honest buying a digital download was a mistake (Hence manual question).

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Not a mistake.... UK manual just gives you 3 pages of legal blurb, 2 customer support, 2 on installing the game and 3 blank ones for "Notes".

For targeting on PS3 I recommend going into Character Configuration and tab over to Filter, then go down to Enable Customization. You can set it up so that holding L1 + triangle, square, circle or X will allow to you target different things.

For instance, I set it up so that L1 + Triangle targets enemies. L1 + Circle targets other players not in my party. L1 + X targets NPCs. L1 + Square targets mobs that are aggroing me. I don't worry about targeting players in party, because hitting up or down on the D pad will automatically do that regardless. The annoying thing is that right now the system recognizes summoned pets like Carby as an enemy, so even using L1 + Triangle I still have to sift through squirrels and eggis. They're supposed to be fixing that in an upcoming patch.

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Originally Posted by Naberrie

For targeting on PS3 I recommend going into Character Configuration and tab over to Filter, then go down to Enable Customization. You can set it up so that holding L1 + triangle, square, circle or X will allow to you target different things.

For instance, I set it up so that L1 + Triangle targets enemies. L1 + Circle targets other players not in my party. L1 + X targets NPCs. L1 + Square targets mobs that are aggroing me.

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Thanks for that, it was getting irritating when I'm playing WHM in FATEs and trying to heal people. The cursor switches from me, to the monster, to whatever Carbuncle may be out, and back to me. It wouldn't target other players that were low on health, leaving me to sit there staring at them dying in awkward silence.

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Originally Posted by Naberrie

For targeting on PS3 I recommend going into Character Configuration and tab over to Filter, then go down to Enable Customization. You can set it up so that holding L1 + triangle, square, circle or X will allow to you target different things.

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I've been trying to get that to work right. It seems to work briefly and then after a little while (like every time the mob I'm fighting dies) automatically revert to targeting everything. It's annoying to be in a crowded FATE, set it to target enemies so I can start fighting one, then as soon as it's killed (pretty quickly if there's lots of players and mobs) trying to select another mob but keep getting all the other players because it's reverted to "ALL" yet again.

I've also tried setting it based on whether my weapon is drawn, targeting enemies only then and everyone when it's sheathed, but that only works when first changing stance. Once the first mob dies, regardless of the fact that my weapon is still drawn because I'm still in combat, it goes back to its normal "ALL" setting.

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

I've been trying to get that to work right. It seems to work briefly and then after a little while (like every time the mob I'm fighting dies) automatically revert to targeting everything. It's annoying to be in a crowded FATE, set it to target enemies so I can start fighting one, then as soon as it's killed (pretty quickly if there's lots of players and mobs) trying to select another mob but keep getting all the other players because it's reverted to "ALL" yet again.

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Make sure you're not only enabling customization but disabling default at the top of the screen. If you leave both active you create a conflict with the targeting system like what you're describing.

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Originally Posted by Naberrie

Make sure you're not only enabling customization but disabling default at the top of the screen. If you leave both active you create a conflict with the targeting system like what you're describing.

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I'm not sure what you mean. With the default at the top you mean the option "enable target cycling"? Because that one is useful to go straight targeting enemies when drowning (sp?) the weapon. Which is compatible with L1+Circle. Then when it is sheathed again it goes back to "all". Well, at least in my settings.

Instead can anyone explain me what the "Click Filter Target" does with the PS3? Is is a setting for people with also a mouse?

Excellent tips on targeting and setup. Anyone know how to get the camera in 3rd person chase mode? Im a lazy one handed autorun guy whom smokes and would like not to have to use both sticks all the time? Ive had a look but seem unable to find a lock to view (Seen the snap to target but thats not what I mean).

Any tips or good threads to read on consumables (Rasins etc) and whats worth adding to hotbars?

Personally I would remove all non combat stuff from the 2 hotbars on screen (sprint/teleport etc.) so you can get used to switching between your main and other hotbars. As you level up you'll quite quickly start to fill up the 16 slots on screen. As an ARC/SUM I've never found MP to be an issue so I wouldn't put ether on, but worth having hi-potions there to get you out of a tight spot.

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Originally Posted by Mr_Garrison

Personally I would remove all non combat stuff from the 2 hotbars on screen (sprint/teleport etc.) so you can get used to switching between your main and other hotbars. As you level up you'll quite quickly start to fill up the 16 slots on screen. As an ARC/SUM I've never found MP to be an issue so I wouldn't put ether on, but worth having hi-potions there to get you out of a tight spot.

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M' Kay,

Thats helped. Making or simpler and understanding what actions etc are on my hot bar improves my game. Thanks M Garrison M'kay ( South pakl fan too just always thought the shrink was weirder M'kay)

I assume the MP booste spell plays a bigger part at higher levels?

Now my level is higher people acknowledge me any tips on clans? I never been on a mmo mixed EU and USA servers?