Selecting Main character for forum access?

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08-23-2013, 01:45 AM
VictorSama

Selecting Main character for forum access?

Hi guys,

When I registered to this forum, the first thing they ask is to select my main character in order to be able to access the forum. Couple of questions:

1. What are those 3 drop down boxes? By default, the left drop down box was selected, in my case I got a number "2". What is that? Also, what about the middle and right drop down boxes? I leave those two blanks for now.

2. I'm planning to create another character later, am I able to change my main character in the future?

3. Will I be able to change my profile picture?

Plz advise.

Thx
08-23-2013, 02:07 AM
Mishaela

1. Leftmost one is a list of class icons that denote what class is shown as your "main class" on the forums. You can change it whenever you want. Not sure why there are two more dropboxes unless it's a way to designate a second and third "main" class in your profile.

2. Yes, you can in the settings.

3. It is based off your selected main character.
08-23-2013, 02:08 AM
Aecratis

1. The three drop down boxes let you select three primary classes (and their level) for it to display on your profile page under "Characters."

2. If you go to "settings" up at the top, you can select which character it displays under "edit character." I have two left over from the beta 4, so I know it works.

3. From what I can tell your profile pic is stuck as the portrait of your selected character, at least at the current iteration of the forums. It's always possible things will change
08-23-2013, 02:10 AM
Umo

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorSama

1. What are those 3 drop down boxes? By default, the left drop down box was selected, in my case I got a number "2". What is that? Also, what about the middle and right drop down boxes? I leave those two blanks for now.

~~I really don't know what you are talking about. I'll edit this post in case I manage myself to find those 'drop down boxes'.~~
Now I know what you were referring to. Already answered by other fellow posters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorSama

2. I'm planning to create another character later, am I able to change my main character in the future?

Sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorSama

3. Will I be able to change my profile picture?

No, you won't. You do need a character in order to post on the forums and profile picture is linked to that character. It will change with your in-game character accordingly, though.
08-23-2013, 02:10 AM
Mairuzu

Posting to see my avatar
08-23-2013, 02:23 AM
Valandir

avatar test
08-23-2013, 02:37 AM
Zepheros

Avatar test...

edit: odd, sometimes my avatar displays when I load the page, and sometimes it doesn't. what's up with that?
08-23-2013, 02:41 AM
Tezeret

I've noticed some characters can't post unless they are certain level...
Also...there is daily post limits?

Where can i read more on this? i'd like to know what i can and can't access etc.

Thanks!
08-23-2013, 02:47 AM
irro

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tezeret

I've noticed some characters can't post unless they are certain level...
Also...there is daily post limits?

Where can i read more on this? i'd like to know what i can and can't access etc.

Thanks!

Here you go.
08-23-2013, 02:52 AM
Darkkmello

Posting to see myself :D
08-23-2013, 03:04 AM
Seigi

Also testing to see my avatar :)
08-23-2013, 03:04 AM
Preythan

might as well hop on the wagon...
08-23-2013, 03:31 AM
AngelBeats

Avatar Test
08-23-2013, 03:37 AM
Ryamatsu

My 3102 character is showing up blank on here, but my JP server character is fine. I'm afraid my character is doomed! ;_;
08-23-2013, 04:41 AM
CatofNineTails

actually has anyone tested changing they're main to a low level job and how the forum restrictions are affected by the choice?
what happens if the main is an alt with only level 3-4 vs the main being upward of 20? do the restrictions count against the alt being only level 3-4?
08-23-2013, 04:44 AM
mizurihu

iirc it's based off your max level character.

edit: the forum status says it's based off the main character you linked the forum to.
08-23-2013, 04:45 AM
Burlman

Just checking to see if my Avatar shows up :)
08-23-2013, 04:47 AM
billydata21

Anyone haave any idea why my legacy character wasn't in the list of characters for me?
08-23-2013, 04:48 AM
seebs

I was very confused by the interface for this. I selected my character, hit save changes, nothing happened.

Eventually I realized:
Click character so the background changes to brown: Nothing happens.
Click the little star icon so it turns yellow: Main character selected.
08-23-2013, 04:52 AM
Kamina33

I have a question!

When I visited the lodestone (http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/index.html) and logged-in with my account name and password (same as one entered for the PS3 beta), I was informed by a notice stating, "There are no characters on this FINAL FANTASY XIV service account. Use of the Lodestone requires an account with at least one character."

Can anyone advise on this? My character is selected on these forums, and there is definitely character data. Is there something I'm unaware of, or something I should do to gain access to the lodestone? Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this inquiry.
08-23-2013, 05:00 AM
Nihonnick

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictorSama

Hi guys,

When I registered to this forum, the first thing they ask is to select my main character in order to be able to access the forum. Couple of questions:

1. What are those 3 drop down boxes? By default, the left drop down box was selected, in my case I got a number "2". What is that? Also, what about the middle and right drop down boxes? I leave those two blanks for now.

2. I'm planning to create another character later, am I able to change my main character in the future?

3. Will I be able to change my profile picture?

Plz advise.

Thx

They are class levels. If they are blank maybe you have only leveled one class during beta?
08-23-2013, 05:20 AM
Autocon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryamatsu

My 3102 character is showing up blank on here, but my JP server character is fine. I'm afraid my character is doomed! ;_;

My 3102 character is showing up blank as well. I hope I'll be able to play...
08-23-2013, 07:20 AM
Azimov

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamina33

I have a question!

When I visited the lodestone (http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/index.html) and logged-in with my account name and password (same as one entered for the PS3 beta), I was informed by a notice stating, "There are no characters on this FINAL FANTASY XIV service account. Use of the Lodestone requires an account with at least one character."

Can anyone advise on this? My character is selected on these forums, and there is definitely character data. Is there something I'm unaware of, or something I should do to gain access to the lodestone? Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this inquiry.

Lodestone is full of old data, you need to wait till they launch the new version with the start of offiical service.
08-23-2013, 07:21 AM
Arriverderci

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autocon

My 3102 character is showing up blank as well. I hope I'll be able to play...

Well if not....at least you're only level 10 if you can't retrieve it. x:
08-23-2013, 07:23 AM
Azimov

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryamatsu

My 3102 character is showing up blank on here, but my JP server character is fine. I'm afraid my character is doomed! ;_;

You probably just need to log in, and log out properly for the system to update itself.
If your character is showing here then I wouldn't worry about it too much.
08-23-2013, 08:00 AM
LunarEmerald

Quote:

Originally Posted by seebs

I was very confused by the interface for this. I selected my character, hit save changes, nothing happened.

Eventually I realized:
Click character so the background changes to brown: Nothing happens.
Click the little star icon so it turns yellow: Main character selected.

It's not very intuitive. The highlight is misleading.
08-23-2013, 08:22 AM
Kamina33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamina33

I have a question!

When I visited the lodestone (http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/index.html) and logged-in with my account name and password (same as one entered for the PS3 beta), I was informed by a notice stating, "There are no characters on this FINAL FANTASY XIV service account. Use of the Lodestone requires an account with at least one character."

Can anyone advise on this? My character is selected on these forums, and there is definitely character data. Is there something I'm unaware of, or something I should do to gain access to the lodestone? Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this inquiry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azimov

Lodestone is full of old data, you need to wait till they launch the new version with the start of offiical service.

Yay! Thanks for this ;). Lessens my worries on potential problems even before the game begins.
08-23-2013, 09:10 AM
LilPhist

How cute am I?
08-23-2013, 09:15 AM
Rahka

Shameless avatar test
08-23-2013, 09:37 AM
Xanthes

Test test mc tester test
08-23-2013, 09:45 AM
Revolutions

shameless bump to level post
08-23-2013, 11:12 AM
Icepj04

Testing!! Testing!! Testing!!
08-23-2013, 11:39 AM
Azimov

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamina33

Yay! Thanks for this ;). Lessens my worries on potential problems even before the game begins.

I was trying to find where I read about when the new one starts, and here is the link to where I see it
http://na.beta.finalfantasyxiv.com/l...127/blog/4901/
Also I noticed there is a Lodestone button in the top banner of the forum.
This just redirects back to the forum at the moment, but I expect that will be updated when Lodestone 2.0 goes live.
08-23-2013, 12:09 PM
Tardyg

Avatar Test
08-23-2013, 02:43 PM
Minideath

Avatar testing! :P cant wait to get playing again XD
08-23-2013, 05:46 PM
Ionakana

Test and can't wait.
08-23-2013, 06:14 PM
MKP

Testing.....
08-23-2013, 06:17 PM
Aphraell

another test

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