Adventuring beyond Thanalan

[DeadRiser]

I'm apparently the the only (or maybe a few others) in my ls that actually enjoy the black shroud.

I actually like the black shroud. I wish there were a couple more "open" spaces with smaller trees, but that could be easily changed in the future. This whole "revamping" the whole shroud is a little ridiculous imo.

Most of the people crying change the black shroud probably haven't ventured past Tranquil and Emerald Moss... I used to be one of those people until I ranked up and actually LOOKED at my surroundings. Not just geometry of the road I was taking.

[PrettyPrincess]

It is a beautiful place compared to the wasteland that is Thanalan. Although they are revamping all of the maps, soooooo I am very excited to see the changes

[Archadius]

You can post a ss to convince me, because BW can not give more than 7k SP (5 stars under 4 mins + Guardian Aspect). You don't lose SP reward until you are leve R+10, when there will be a message that your class will receive less SP. You also get penalised SP for being under the recommended R.

Sure lemme just check my random stash of pointless SS for you... Nope, sorry, I didn't feel that seeing some SP in a chatlog was worthy of a SS *sadface*

[DeadRiser]

It is a beautiful place compared to the wasteland that is Thanalan. Although they are revamping all of the maps, soooooo I am very excited to see the changes

I just really want to know what they have in mind of "revamping". Is it more little camps? More vegetation? NPC's walking around? I'm very curious to what they are going to do.

[Archadius]

I just really want to know what they have in mind of "revamping". Is it more little camps? More vegetation? NPC's walking around? I'm very curious to what they are going to do.

Redefining the zones using landmarks etc. Essentially they will be changing the terrains to differ throughout the zones more. So Horizon will look different than Drybone.

[PrettyPrincess]

I just really want to know what they have in mind of "revamping". Is it more little camps? More vegetation? NPC's walking around? I'm very curious to what they are going to do.

Truth about large scale changes to the map.

Famitsu: Can you explain in more details about the large scale change being made to the map?

Yoshida: The method is already made and sample is also done so now working on the level design and work on the amount/resources. For concept it will be memorable place where once you step in you will not forget. For each zone/area having about 3 themes is the goal.

Iwao: It will function as a landmark

Famitsu: after the large scale changes, for the current land marks or name of locations how much will be utilized?

Yoshida: Even it’s major change, Eorzea is Eorzea so the world Iwao made will still be there. But we think the monster placements needs changes from the root and for monster strength it should be 1 zone with 1-2 theme.

Iwao: If you can think of it as more deep settings for the maps.

Famitsu: There are lots of aetheryte and areas that’s not being used yet. What will happen to these areas?

Yoshida: In patch 1.19 we will start releasing beastmen fort. We will get offer from quest or grand company. For areas that are hardly being used we are going to push to start utilizing them.

Famitsu: The weather in Eorzea happens at exact times will it be more random and will it be possible each area will be different?

Yoshida: This requires changes to the system root so we can’t say right away but we should be able to show weather for each areas by the time of PS3 release.

Something like this? lol

[DeadRiser]

Redefining the zones using landmarks etc. Essentially they will be changing the terrains to differ throughout the zones more. So Horizon will look different than Drybone.

Really? I already thought Horizon and Drybone looked different to begin with. Drybone has a huge rock laying right behind the tent. Horizon has an open area behind it's tent. Lol I'm very observant

[Archadius]

Something like this? lol

....and voila.

[Archadius]

Really? I already thought Horizon and Drybone looked different to begin with. Drybone has a huge rock laying right behind the tent. Horizon has an open area behind it's tent. Lol I'm very observant

Ok more variation then. The Dev interview (relevant parts) were just posted.

EDIT: Oh and also Drybone has the "bridge areas" whereas Horizon is moreso "rock formations" that you can climb.

[DeadRiser]

Something like this? lol

Some information, but not a lot D: Hopefully we hear some more things after 1.19 or 1.20. Thanks though