Graphical Issues with Heavensward DX11 Client.

[Aldora]

I've noticed 2 very prominent graphical issues while running Final Fantasy XIV - Heavensward through the DirectX 11 client with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Asus GTX980 STRIX).

Issue 1:
The first one is that the both the UI and the characters start to flicker very badly while standing at the entrance of Coerthas - Western Highlands (X:32, Y:38), facing the Aetheryte. If you turn left or right, or you keep on walking towards the Aetheryte, the flickering will stop. Also, when you turn around and head back, the UI will not flicker at all.

Issue 2:
The other one is, when i set the "Glare" option to Normal, black transparent patches will appear while other area's of the screen seem to be severely illuminated. For instance in the "Intercessory" in Coerthas Central Highlands and in the "House Fortemps" in The Pillars. When i set the "Glare" option to to low, the game looks as it should.

So far, i’ve seen this particular issue when entering the "Intercessory" in Coerthas Central Highlands, during the introduction to Ishgard after talking to the Gate Keeper at the entrance to Ishgard at Coerthas - Western Highlands (X:18, Y:15)

I’ve made some screenshots for the 2nd issue and made Video Clips for both issues:

Issue 1 (Flickering UI): YouTube Video

Issue 2 (Black patches when "Glare" set to "Normal"): YouTube Video & IMGUR Album

At the "Intercessory" in Coerthas Central Highlands.
With “Glare” set to Normal.


With “Glare” set to Low.


Walking from Dragon Head to the Foundation.


During the Introduction Cutscene of Ishgard.

Time: 4:43 PM Server Time
Frequency: Always
World name: Sargatanas
Character name: C'rysta Zeith
NPC name: Not Applicable
Monster name: Not Applicable
Class/Level: Paladin Level 50
Party or solo: Solo
In-game time: Around 1:00am

For Issue 1:

Area and coordinates: Coerthas - Western Highlands (X:32, Y:38)
Steps:
1. After entering the zone, walk forward towards the Aetheryte in the plaza
2. The UI will start flickering when you reach the NPC “Ameline”, just before you reach the gate.
3. When you turn left or right, the flickering will stop
4. When you keep on walking towards the Aetheryte, the flickering will stop once you are close to the Aetheryte.
5. When you turn around and walk back, the UI will not flicker at all.

For Issue 2:

Area and coordinates:The Pillars - "House Fortemps" (X:11, Y:11).
Steps:
1. Make sure the “Glare”-option (located under System Configuration > Graphics Setting) to “Normal”
2. Enter the “House Fortemps” zone, by talking to the “House Fortemps Guard <Gatekeeper>”
3. Turn the camera around
4. Set the “Glare”-option (located under System Configuration > Graphics Setting) to “Low”
5. The black transparent patches have disappeared.
6. Turn the camera around to see that they do not reappear.
7. Set the “Glare”-option (located under System Configuration > Graphics Setting) back to “Normal”
8. The black patches are back.

Connection Specs
- Type of internet connection/provider: Fiber optics
- Modem maker/model number: OnsBrabantNet (The Netherlands)

PC Specs
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