Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XLI Update Thread

[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.

[Bayohne]

Glamour Updates
* We showcased gameplay of the glamour updates.

• Calamity Salvager
  You’ll be able to repurchase a wide variety of items from the Calamity Salvager, so be sure to take advantage of this.
  
  
• Armoire
  We have made it so items such as the maid and butler outfits can be stored in the armoire. We recommend storing any items that can be stored in armoire.
  
  
• Glamour Dressers
  These new dressers will be placed inside inn rooms. Players will select items from their inventory and Armoury chest, and use glamour prisms to convert and store them into the glamour dresser. These items will become unavailable as a normal item to equip, but can be used for glamour.
  
  
• Glamour Ensembles
  Players are able to edit 10 glamour ensembles freely. By selecting the body section, any body gear item which has been converted to glamour will be displayed. By selecting the armoire option, players will be able to select items from the armoire to be added to the glamour ensembles. By leaving the weapon part blank, the ensemble can be applied to any job, or you can set a weapon to make it job specific. Items that cannot be glamoured onto a specific part will display an error message. Selecting the apply button will apply the glamour assigned to the ensemble to your character. In the future, we’re thinking of a system where you can assign glamour ensemble number to a gear set. *You can use macros in Patch 4.2 to accomplish this.
  
  Glamour ensembles can be used in city-states, Gold Saucer, Inn rooms, and the Ivory Chapel.
  
  You can also apply different color dyes to the 10 glamour ensembles.
  
  In the future, we’re also planning to be able to apply the glamour ensembles to members of your adventurer squadron.
  
  For Fashion Report, the equipment you have on at the time will be checked, so it can be checked based on the glamour you have applied.

[Bayohne]

Chocobo Saddlebags
The chocobo saddlebags menu will be added to the main command menu. Chocobo saddlebags can be accessed even if you don’t call your companion out. You may also access the chocobo saddlebags when you have your retainers out and transfer items between the retainers inventory and saddlebag as well.

Q&A
Q: I’d like to see which items can be stored in the armoire, or can be purchased from the Calamity Salvager on the item description by default.

A: This has been mentioned before, and we’re looking into this so that it can be implemented.

Subaquatic Voyages
You can partake in subaquatic voyages even if you haven’t built any airships for use in airship voyages. There are items and minions which can only be obtained from the subaquatic voyages as well.

Rival Wings
We're planning to make adjustments to things like the effects that claiming the center area has, mammets, and range of the steam cannons.

Updates on Disciples of Hand/Land Gear
We’re planning to do this in the next patch. New exchangeable items will be added, but there won’t be any gear update for those currently using the melded Ala Mhigan gear.