Introducing Settlements (07/19/2011)

[Richard]

it's amazing how much new stuff we're getting while the company is still working on optimizing the server/coding as well as redesigning the maps and entire game.

yet people still find something to complain about. C'est la vie ~

[Chinook]

it's amazing how much new stuff we're getting while the company is still working on optimizing the server/coding as well as redesigning the maps and entire game.

yet people still find something to complain about. C'est la vie ~

Sad but true ~

[Galoot]

This is a nice touch to dress up areas. I'm hoping they sneak in a couple other things that we weren't expecting. Although it's nice to be kept up to date on all the changes I think if they threw chocobos or something else we've all been waiting for without notice. It might get people excited rather than dissapoint with what we have already been expecting, and the forums would flow with "OMG I can't believe they gave us!" Just a suggestion, I like being updated but to be surprised would be nice too.

[Royal]

I am returning to the game and have a question. Just so I understand. Patch 1.18 is introducing these settlements however there is no actual content in them yet? This is in no way a flame or a bashing to FFXIV. I am simply trying to plan out what content I would like to play that is all. I love the game.

[Kiote]

I am returning to the game and have a question. Just so I understand. Patch 1.18 is introducing these settlements however there is no actual content in them yet? This is in no way a flame or a bashing to FFXIV. I am simply trying to plan out what content I would like to play that is all. I love the game.

They did not specifically say if they would be released with content. Based off the info given it's clear they already have the storyboards, but I'd be willing to bet the quests will come in 1.19.

[Sorel]

I am returning to the game and have a question. Just so I understand. Patch 1.18 is introducing these settlements however there is no actual content in them yet? This is in no way a flame or a bashing to FFXIV. I am simply trying to plan out what content I would like to play that is all. I love the game.

There will be content. The Development Team has not detailed that content, other than that they are quests that require you to talk to an NPC.

We do not know the number of quests. But does knowing how many of them there are ahead of time really make that much of a difference than finding out when your character goes there?

[NefarioCall]

I'm out in the field near Skull Valley and seeing the screenshot of one of the new houses, i notice its location.
Smack in the middle of a decently sized valley area in the map.

This does seem like an ideal place to put the first house of what will eventually become a fully fledged town.

[Bigglesworth]

soooo much content on this 1.18 my head is spending, it really sounds this is going to keep us busy for a while

[Claudus]

I'm excited for the auto attack and the animations and grand companies alone, and they keep announcing new additions every other day. It's obvious they're working really hard and its showing. I'm confident this game will have it's own taste like how FFXI has.

[kurokawa]

What about the settlements we already have like Aleport?

The empty areas like this just need quests so there's a purpose to venture there. Hopefully they add things in to make those areas come alive, even if it's just a bit more lore and a shop or two.

It seems weird that people would set up camps next to giant crystals in the middle of nowhere, when just up the road there are large settlements with housing and shelter.

Bit of realism would go a long way perhaps.