Character name/appearance changes and the Beta/Launch transition?

I was curious about exactly when we're going to be allowed to re-roll our character models (and possibly names) as beta and launch approach, especially since our 1.0 data is being imported into phases 3 and 4 of beta. So I ask the devs: which of the following is how it will be?

• Re-roll at official launch only?
• Re-roll at beta import only and that choice gets carried over to launch?
• Re-roll at beta import, plus another chance to re-roll at official launch?
• Something besides the above three scenarios?

I ask because if it's say the second choice, I wouldn't want to make a mistake in beta that I get locked into and am unable to change at launch, or to have missed my chance to change anything.

I also hope you'll make it clear exactly how to carry over our data properly. From 1.0's beta to 1.0 launch, I apparently didn't do it right which is why my character's last name is Alcyoene instead of just Alcyone (because the intended spelling was locked out to be saved for the import, but I had messed up the account transition so needed to add the extra 'e') and in my SE account I have the inactive "FFXIV 1" and active "FFXIV 2", even though I've only ever purchased one copy of the game. That was a minor issue, sure, and so I didn't bother pursuing further action with customer support then, but now that we've invested a lot more time into our characters, I'm sure a great many others would be with me in not wanting to screw it up because of unclear directions.

I'm curious as well about the specificity of how data carry, avatar recreation and name changing will work with the different beta phases and launch phase.

At the very earliest I think it will be at phase 4 beta since all character progression from phase 3 will be deleted (this would include any adjustments to appearance), though I too would like to see a Dev's response to this question, I am curious!

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Originally Posted by Nix

At the very earliest I think it will be at phase 4 beta since all character progression from phase 3 will be deleted (this would include any adjustments to appearance), though I too would like to see a Dev's response to this question, I am curious!

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Seeing how we may get early access to game before release i'm guessing during that time so once phase 4 ends is when we can rebuild and enter the game and play like normal and everything would be save. Now the question is would that early access mean only Legacy members? or they change the early access to being phase 4 of the testing i know i read somewhere we get early access before release so it could be once beta 4 ends or beta4 itself i don't think we get a answer to our question from a dev anytime soon but let's hope.

Yes, appearance change is a given, but I'm not so sure about name. I'm wondering if there will be some new models to choose from.

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Originally Posted by Xeroeth

Yes, appearance change is a given, but I'm not so sure about name. I'm wondering if there will be some new models to choose from.

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At phase 3 beta I think the roadmap said was when all of the CC options would be available^^ I am hoping for some new faces too lol :p

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Originally Posted by Nix

At phase 3 beta I think the roadmap said was when all of the CC options would be available^^ I am hoping for some new faces too lol :p

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All this means to me for sure is that all the options will be available in the CC, i.e. for new characters, but I haven't seen anything about when using the CC at all is possible for editing previous existing characters that get imported. We know it's going to happen, the question is when...

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Originally Posted by Myranda

All this means to me for sure is that all the options will be available in the CC, i.e. for new characters, but I haven't seen anything about when using the CC at all is possible for editing previous existing characters that get imported. We know it's going to happen, the question is when...

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I wish I could answer your question ; ;. My guess is beta phase 4 or start of early access (if that is beta phase 4 then consider those the same thing lol)
I am eagerly waiting word from the devs too, I'm very curious!

Good question OP I'm guessing to around Beta 4 but I would like an official answer.

Thinking a little more on it, I'd hope it's included in beta 3/4, because that seems like a crucial thing to test before making it go launch official. Wouldn't want people changing their appearance only to find out some bug in the import process caused them to lose previous progress. Still would be nice to know if that would be our only chance though.

Also... if we change genders (which I suspect many people will be for male miqo'te), what happens to all the gender-specific gear like swimsuits? Do they get converted to the male version for us? Do we cross-dress? Or just have some now un-equippable items in the inventory?

the reroll was mentioned to be avialable for a period of 6 months from launch. Whether or not you can do it before launch remains to be seen.

It would definitely be nice to have the ability to test the changes in beta 3 to see if they work in game so we don't make changes we end up regretting when we get the one time chance to change apperance.

Hi, Myranda

All character data is wiped prior to the commencement of each new BETA Phase.
Square Enix have specified on the BETA Road Map (found here: [http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...oadmap_EN.pdf]) that during Phase 4 we are requested to test importing our charachters. This process will most likely be identical to what we will be doing on launch, this is simply a test to make sure the system works in the grand scheme of things.

In short, this means no changes will be made to our original character data, as that will only happen on launch. Think of this as a "trial run" to make sure things work okay before the big day.

[All our character data has been backed up possibly several times according to the Dev's because of its precious nature]

Most importantly

Be VERY careful when re-entering your characters name or other imperitave information. Double...no... TRIPLE check that everything is as you believe it should be. It'll save you time in the long run if you just check it over.

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Originally Posted by Myranda

Also... if we change genders (which I suspect many people will be for male miqo'te), what happens to all the gender-specific gear like swimsuits? Do they get converted to the male version for us? Do we cross-dress? Or just have some now un-equippable items in the inventory?

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Originally Posted by Namko

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The gear adapts. I took generic gear and traded it between male/female and there was no problem... however if it is designated as gender fixed or race fixed, then it either won't be wearable or it would have to be upgraded to the new specs in ARR. I suspect the old incompatible stuff will simply disappear.

I don't honestly see it happening till official launch since the beta is really just a test and character redesign is something they can quickly look at with their SE testers... It shouldn't be something for the players to test out on their own because if there really is an issue that is found in the test it could result in irreversible unintended character designs or character names... Even if they test this in phase 3, where no changes to our 1.0 characters will stay, it is still possible to the test to miss something...

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Originally Posted by hrdndv

The gear adapts. I took generic gear and traded it between male/female and there was no problem... however if it is designated as gender fixed or race fixed, then it either won't be wearable or it would have to be upgraded to the new specs in ARR. I suspect the old incompatible stuff will simply disappear.

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the only genre specific gear is underwear and that is losing it and just be called underwear >_>

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Originally Posted by Myranda

Also... if we change genders (which I suspect many people will be for male miqo'te), what happens to all the gender-specific gear like swimsuits? Do they get converted to the male version for us? Do we cross-dress? Or just have some now un-equippable items in the inventory?

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Launch day, after 90% of the population changes to male miqote:

http://i.imgur.com/8bVD5.jpg

when we can recreate our character will we also be able to choose female highlander?

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Originally Posted by Sirakitty

when we can recreate our character will we also be able to choose female highlander?

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Yes ..Yes you will.

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Originally Posted by Sirakitty

when we can recreate our character will we also be able to choose female highlander?

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That's actually an interesting question... they said all races and genders would be available but not all customizations... so you might get the physique of a high lander but the faces and hair we currently have of the mid lands... maybe the same situation with male miquote

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Originally Posted by Kirito

That's actually an interesting question... they said all races and genders would be available but not all customizations... so you might get the physique of a high lander but the faces and hair we currently have of the mid lands... maybe the same situation with male miquote

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They won't all be avialable DURING THE BETA. They are supposed to be available at launch.

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Originally Posted by Alhanelem

They won't all be avialable DURING THE BETA. They are supposed to be available at launch.

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This is a quote from the phase 1 slide of the rodemap http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Roadmap_EN.pdf

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- All races and genders will be playable.
* Certain customization options will be unavailable until phase 3.

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male miquote is a male gender of the miquote and high lander if a race of the hyur

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Originally Posted by Kirito

This is a quote from the phase 1 slide of the rodemap http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Roadmap_EN.pdf



male miquote is a male gender of the miquote and high lander if a race of the hyur

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OK. "They won't be avialable during the beta UNTIL PHASE 3." happy now?

this means there should be no issues whatsoever, even if we can recustomize during the beta.

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Originally Posted by Alhanelem

OK. "They won't be avialable during the beta UNTIL PHASE 3." happy now?

this means there should be no issues whatsoever, even if we can recustomize during the beta.

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It wasn't a problem just interesting to think about how they can just give us all the races and genders immediately without providing the new customizations unless they will give us some new customizations but only a limited amount for the testing of new race and gender...