Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVII (05/22/2023)

[Voltenyne]

The Voidcast Dais



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We took a sneak peek at the arena for the trial and some of its early mechanics. We also got to hear the background music, which is an arrangement of a track from FFIV, so be sure to check out the video!

Where are we, for what do we fight, and what will be the outcome of this fierce battle? Be sure to check out the main scenario and see for yourself!

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We also took a quick look at the gear that will be obtainable through the new Allagan tomestones of comedy. The weapon designs for each job will be based on the grand-prize winning entries of the Weapon Design Contest. Other grand-prize winning designs will be implemented in the future, so we hope you’ll look forward to them!

* During the broadcast, we showcased an image of a Hrothgar character wearing the dragoon gear obtained through Allagan tomestones of comedy that featured a combination of face type and hair style that is not available outside of the development environment. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused for our viewers. (Updated Tuesday, May 23)

Pandæmonium: Anabaseios




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We took a sneak peek at Anabaseios: The Ninth Circle through gameplay.

During development, once most of the fine-tuning was completed, we held an internal playtest with staff members who were seeing the content for the first time. The participants were noticeably intrigued by the mechanics and eager to figure out how they were meant to be resolved, so we’re quite confident it’ll be enjoyable for our Warriors of Light as well.

Starting with Anabaseios, the treasure coffers awarded in Savage raids will be adjusted. There will only be one treasure coffer as opposed to two, but the actual number of rewards yielded will not be fewer than before. Additionally, the exchange rates of so-called “pages” will be lowered for chest and leg equipment, as well as accessories. Be sure to check out the above images for details.

Island Sanctuary Update




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The Island Sanctuary furnishing system had changed quite a bit since they were announced in the previous Letter LIVE, so we reintroduced them during this segment of the broadcast.

You’ll be able to place furnishings in your inventory as glamours, meaning that as long as you own one of an outdoor furnishing item, you’ll be able to place multiple of that furnishing on your isle. Additionally, items known as “island prisms” can be used to register outdoor furnishings, allowing you to place them even when they’re not in your inventory. Furthermore, you’ll be able to use dyes to change the color of outdoor furnishings that have been placed.

All of this may seem intimidating to read, so it may be helpful to watch the system in action through the timestamp above. We also showed some of the new rewards and furnishing items, so be sure to check those out too!

Variant & Criterion Dungeon #2: Mount Rokkon (6.45)






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We reviewed the basics of variant and criterion dungeons, then showed gameplay footage of Mount Rokkon.

This time, you’ll be accompanied by Hancock as you make your way through the dungeon. As with the previous variant dungeon, there will be numerous branching paths that each reveal a different side to the story.

The dungeon will begin deep in the mountains, which may have been unexpected, considering the images of Mount Rokkon so far have all featured an Eastern-style mansion. But the path leading from the starting point to the mansion is one of the aspects of the scenery that we worked hard on, and it’ll be great for taking screenshots. During the broadcast, we observed the mountain scenery and a hot spring.

NPCs may quip with helpful hints as you make your way through Mount Rokkon. Heeding their guidance may influence the mechanics of boss encounters, so you may want to keep your eyes peeled. During the broadcast, we showed a certain scene where Hancock provides one such hint.

We wrapped our preview of Mount Rokkon with a quick bout against the first boss, which you can watch in the video.

We also showcased a number of new gear and mounts, including gear rewards from Mount Rokkon, fashionable new crafted gear, a new dog minion, and a fancy bed… which is actually a mount.

Fan Festival 2023-2024




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The upcoming North American Fan Festival will be livestreaming the stage events (aside from the concerts), so be sure to check it out! Those attending the Fan Festival will have a chance to participate in a special battle encounter, The Gilded Araya, ahead of its implementation on the live servers.