Patch Notes: Before Patch Release? Thank You SE

[TirionCrey]

This one.

Maintenance: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/f...c&daysprune=-1

Patch Notes: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/f...ost&order=desc

The lettered patches (1.16a, 1.17a, 1.17b, 1.17c) had the notes released a few days early.

It just feels different since this is only an update, but it's the largest one we've seen yet, which makes it seem like a new patch.

If you're already linking it, how about checking the dates?

Except for 1.16a NONE of them were posted before the actual patch. Check the dates and see for yourself, all of them except 1.16a were posted the day the patch happened.

edit: I'll add the dates just to make it clear:

Patch Notes 1.17a: 25th April
Patch Maintenance 1.17a: 25th April -> delayed to 26th

Patch Notes: 1.17b: 23rd May
Patch Maintenance 1.17c: 23rd May

Patch Notes 1.17c: 15th June
Patch Maintenance 1.17c: 15th June

So...this is actually the 2nd time since the release 11months ago that they released patch notes more than 1 day before the actual patch so yeah, I think my "parallel universe" reference does apply

[DaPhro]

i can't wait for that /insertkey emote

[Rentahamster]

If you're already linking it, how about checking the dates?

Except for 1.16a NONE of them were posted before the actual patch. Check the dates and see for yourself, all of them except 1.16a were posted the day the patch happened.

I did check them.

Patch notes posted on June 14: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post181981

Patch released June 15:

[NA]All Worlds Maintenance (Jun. 15)


At the following time, we will be performing maintenance on FINAL FANTASY XIV to implement patch 1.17c. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XIV will be unavailable.

[Date & Time]
Jun. 15, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (PDT)

[Reinheart]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/18034-

Yep probably this JP thread is what got the reps to post earlier for this one

[Jennestia]

In which parallel universe?

They've always listed notes prior to when a patch 1.xxa/b/c would be released, expect for when the disaster struck things slowed down.

[Pulseczar]

Fighting over when patch notes are released—really???

Be grateful we got them and enjoy it already.

/vogue

[Jennestia]

Fighting over when patch notes are released—really???

Be grateful we got them and enjoy it already.

/vogue

People complain about anything, which is why this game won't go anywhere lol.

[Holland]

Even if it has been like this for some of the lettered patches, still, Great Job SE /pose slutty for SE

[Neptune]

I agree, great to see this.

[zaviermhigo]

I only have one question," Shield skill points are now awarded upon the completion of regional leves, faction leves, and behests.", man what about quests? Oh well, not a big issue, glad they fixed the big three.