Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XLI Update Thread

[Bayohne]

Housing Updates
Additional plots will be added.
We'll be adding 6 additional wards, along with their subdivisions, to each housing area (Mist, Goblet, Lavender Beds, Shirogane).

Plots will be added one week following the release of Patch 4.2.

Requirements for plot purchase
In order to allow free companies without housing to purchase a plot, we’ll be applying the following conditions.

• Plots designated for free company use will be limited to purchases by free companies with at least four members.
  You are required to have four members to form a free company, so we have set it so that housing purchases also require four or more members.
  
  
• Individuals will be restricted from purchasing plots for personal use for a limited time. You'll still be able to relocate. We’ll be observing the situation and remove this restriction later. When new plots are added in the future, we’ll apply the same measures.
  
  
• Players will be permitted to own only one private and one free company estate per World per service account.
  
  For example:
  If you have two characters (character A and B) on one World, and A is enlisted in a free company which owns an estate, then B will not be able to purchase a free company estate.
  
  Further details will be announced on a special site which will be released later.
  Owning a room in an apartment won't be considered as owning an estate, so you may purchase without any concerns.

Restrictions on Plot Resale
Plots relinquished by owners will be unavailable for purchase for a limited time.
The time when the plot becomes available is set at random, and will not be displayed anywhere.

Q&A

• Q: Can you relocate if you already own several free company estates?
  A: Relocating and purchasing are processed differently, so you are able to relocate.
  
  
• Q: If you already own an estate, would I be restricted in purchasing one on a different World?
  A: The restrictions are not by data centers, but per Worlds. Characters on other Worlds will be able to purchase an estate.

[Bayohne]

Performance Action Updates

• The following instruments will be added to the Performances.
  • Harp
  • Grand Piano
  • Steel Guitar
  • Pizzicato
• A volume setting specific to the performance actions will be added
  Currently the volume of performance actions is adjusted together; but we’re planning to make it so you can adjust the volume of you and other players’ performances separately.
  
  
• In this update, we made changes to the controls, from here on out we’re aiming to improving the animations, and introduce a system to perform music with other players when in a party.
  
  
• You can apply specific key bindings for performance actions for both keyboard and gamepad.

[Bayohne]

Some of the winning entries from the Furnishing Design Contest will be implemented.

* We showed a few entries and some of the screenshots along with them.

[Bayohne]

The Feast Updates

• New map: Crystal Tower Training Grounds
  We created this with a very FINAL FANTASY-feeling featuring chocobos and moogles in order to showcase what FFXIV is for those who are unfamiliar with the game that may be watching a tournament.
  
  There are several patterns for the wall placement, and they will appear at random when the match begins.
  
  The crest created by the PvP Teams will be reflected on the field map.
  
  
• Pre-season
  The pre-season will begin along with the release of Patch 4.2, and PvP Team feature will implemented at this time as well. We have made as much adjustments possible for PvP actions as well.
  
  We’re currently working on the rules for the official tournament. We would like the PvP Teams to challenge each other to earn the right to participate in official tournaments.
  
  For now, we look forward to hearing your feedback from the pre-season.