Introducing Settlements (07/19/2011)

[Munba]

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...1edf0f2c9247b4

In addition to the above, beast tribe settlements will also be implemented in patch 1.18.

Excited!


edit: for those don't reach the lodestone page,

Settlements take on various shapes and forms, and are intended to serve as landmarks and bases of operations for adventurers. Future patches will usher in more features to enhance their practicality, with each location set to become the backdrop for an assortment of new quests.


The Black Shroud

Buscarron's Fold
A solitary shack situated at a glade along the Lumberline and serving as a watch house, the care of which has been passed down through the Buscarron line for generations. To this day, members of the family keep vigil over the road’s security, all the while maintaining a life of self-sufficiency.

The Hawthorne Hut
A trappers' hut named for the legendary Hawthorne, scourge of the mountains. Now residing there is his descendant Rolfe, a retired adventurer of some repute, who is joined by his loving wife and daughter. Together they welcome all travelers with open arms and heartfelt hospitality.


La Noscea

Halfstone
A young colony established on the Vylbrand frontier, named for the rocky stuff that pervades its soil. Owing to the backbreaking efforts of resourceful settlers, what little arable land that exists was made to yield a modest crop of fruits and yams alongside lavender and other rugged native species.

Red Rooster Stead
Established by a botanist as an experimental farm, the homestead hosts myriad agricultural undertakings such as the selective breeding of livestock and the research of foreign produce. Its proximity to kobold territory has given the residents no recourse but to turn to pirates for protection.


Thanalan

Mythril Pit T-8
The site of a mythril prospecting operation under the management of Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern. Miners and guardsmen alike have taken up residence in the lone habitable structure there, an abandoned inn that had not seen use since hostilities erupted with the Amalj’aa.

The Coffer & Coffin
An inn frequented by trade caravans, its name derived from a folk song which tells of an optimistic man bound for Ul’dah. The traveler drags along a stout chest, which will become either a coffer to hold his winnings from the gambling dens, or a coffin to bear his own lifeless corpse home.

In addition to the above, beast tribe settlements will also be implemented in patch 1.18. And by way of a sneak preview, imposing strongholds and larger settlements of the beastman persuasion are slated to appear in 1.19—a development that could only bode ill for the peace and prosperity of Eorzea.

[giftforce]

I see. (That's... interesting)

They look pretty.

It will be nice seeing these things in our wanderings.

If only we could build our own. :/

[Sonic_the_Hedgehog]

Awesome, I can't wait to check them out. Hopefully there's more than two settlements per region.

[Teknoman]

Im sure they'll spread out over time...maybe even grow larger. And theres still whatever they decide to do with hamlets.

[TonyMontana]

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...1edf0f2c9247b4




Excited!


edit: for those don't reach the lodestone page,

Settlements take on various shapes and forms, and are intended to serve as landmarks and bases of operations for adventurers. Future patches will usher in more features to enhance their practicality, with each location set to become the backdrop for an assortment of new quests.


The Black Shroud

Buscarron's Fold
A solitary shack situated at a glade along the Lumberline and serving as a watch house, the care of which has been passed down through the Buscarron line for generations. To this day, members of the family keep vigil over the road’s security, all the while maintaining a life of self-sufficiency.

The Hawthorne Hut
A trappers' hut named for the legendary Hawthorne, scourge of the mountains. Now residing there is his descendant Rolfe, a retired adventurer of some repute, who is joined by his loving wife and daughter. Together they welcome all travelers with open arms and heartfelt hospitality.


La Noscea

Halfstone
A young colony established on the Vylbrand frontier, named for the rocky stuff that pervades its soil. Owing to the backbreaking efforts of resourceful settlers, what little arable land that exists was made to yield a modest crop of fruits and yams alongside lavender and other rugged native species.

Red Rooster Stead
Established by a botanist as an experimental farm, the homestead hosts myriad agricultural undertakings such as the selective breeding of livestock and the research of foreign produce. Its proximity to kobold territory has given the residents no recourse but to turn to pirates for protection.


Thanalan

Mythril Pit T-8
The site of a mythril prospecting operation under the management of Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern. Miners and guardsmen alike have taken up residence in the lone habitable structure there, an abandoned inn that had not seen use since hostilities erupted with the Amalj’aa.

The Coffer & Coffin
An inn frequented by trade caravans, its name derived from a folk song which tells of an optimistic man bound for Ul’dah. The traveler drags along a stout chest, which will become either a coffer to hold his winnings from the gambling dens, or a coffin to bear his own lifeless corpse home.

In addition to the above, beast tribe settlements will also be implemented in patch 1.18. And by way of a sneak preview, imposing strongholds and larger settlements of the beastman persuasion are slated to appear in 1.19—a development that could only bode ill for the peace and prosperity of Eorzea.

Nice.........

[Rentahamster]

Cool. I likes the new info. Keep it up guys! More like this! Don't be shy!

[Volsung]

Oh wow I had no idea they were this ambitious with 1.18. I thought we would only be getting 1 per region in 1.18 and beast settlements in 1.19. They've blown past that expectation and set 2 per nation and beast settlements with beast areas otw for 1.19. I'm pretty pleased. I hope they offer some enjoyable content.

EDIT -> I also enjoyed the flavor text.

[Teknoman]

*rolls dice* c'mon double update for today! Daddy needs a new video!

[Jynx]

Nifty, its a shame they are just there for looks "For the time being" from what I can gather from that post.

Although this bit at the bottom sure seems cool!

In addition to the above, beast tribe settlements will also be implemented in patch 1.18. And by way of a sneak preview, imposing strongholds and larger settlements of the beastman persuasion are slated to appear in 1.19—a development that could only bode ill for the peace and prosperity of Eorzea.

[Adol]

Seeing the chocobo in one of the screenshots makes me wonder if they'll let us rent chocobos from these settlements sometime in the future...