weather

[cruailsama]

so how long have you been able to scroll over the weather icon on the mini map i remember doing a long time ago but someones saying its a new feature help me out end our argument

[Bixby]

Patch 2.28.

Using the mouse or gamepad to select the weather icon on the minimap will now display the current weather.

[cruailsama]

yes we found that ty sir

[Canadane]

Well we were able to do that in the alpha/beta, and maybe the release! I remember it being one of the features they took out. Not sure why.

[Lemuria]

I just wish that weather was a bit more than cosmetic. In FFXI, weather had an impact on combat, with rainy weather adding a 10% damage boost to water-based weapon skills and spells, 15% if it was particularly stormy. In ARR, the only time weather is a concern is when you're trying to fish for something or hunt for landmarks.