Skirmish (07/10/2012)

[neorei]

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In anticipation of intensifying conflict with the Garlean Empire, the city-states that comprise the Eorzean Alliance are planning to unveil a series of joint military exercises. Known collectively as “Skirmish,” these training drills are rumored to involve monstrous live opponents...
Skirmish
In the cooperative spirit of the Eorzean Alliance, the Grand Companies of each nation are working together to devise a series of joint military exercises.

Wild creatures handpicked for their ferocity and robustness have been transported to uninhabited islands in the Cieldalaes, where they will be released in order to produce actual combat conditions. The alliance is currently planning two varieties of drills, with an eye to foster battlefield flexibility within its ranks.




Locke’s Lie
On this island, the objective is to defeat innumerable enemies in the midst of reduced battlefield visibility imposed by the rocky terrain. This drill tests a squad’s ability to quickly locate and eliminate a large number of foes within the specified time limit.

Turtleback Island
On this tiny, flat slab of rock, soldiers must survive and repel an onrush of massive opponents.
With maneuverability severely limited, this drill tests a squad’s defensive capabilities, as well as their capacity to strategically adapt to a variety of foes.
Participation and Objectives
Skirmish is designed for parties consisting of 4 to 8 Disciples of War or Magic of level 45 or higher.

All party members must be affiliated with one of the Grand Companies. It is not necessary, however, for every member of the party to belong to the same organization.

Players meeting these conditions can participate in Skirmish by speaking with Storm Captain Loetahlsyn, who is stationed on the lower decks in Limsa Lominsa.

The objective is simple: defeat all enemies within the 30-minute time limit.
While all your opponents will be powerful creatures of notorious monster strength, the rewards will be equal to the risks—claiming victory may well earn you weapons of uncommon quality.

Assemble your stout-hearted companions, and win your place among the alliance elite!

[KumaAkuma]

More weapons lol

[Jinko]

More weapons lol

I kind of rolled my eyes at seeing new weapons (again !!)

This dev team are obsessed with weapons, its about time we got more variety in loot from content (Hamlet and AV have some good armour granted)

But I would like to see some more armour choices, ENOUGH WITH THE WEAPONS SE!!!

That's pretty much what he stated. They're roaming > claim > sent to an instance. It's really the only way to handle it.

As much as I want to ignore your posts .. I can't seem to help myself.

I'm sure Yoshi confirmed a while ago that there will be 2 version of the primals the current version will remain for weapons and then the open world will exist fro the summoning card.

And no before you ask I will not go find proof of when or where he said this.

[Elexia]

I'm sure Yoshi confirmed a while ago that there will be 2 version of the primals the current version will remain for weapons and then the open world will exist fro the summoning card.

In recent interviews he actually said that when you claim them it goes to an instance, so the "2 versions" they probably done away with and went with this route instead since he has been saying two different things lately in regards to certain features.

So nothing is fully clear.

[Sephrick]

Yay, more weapons for inv-7...

I have no doubt it'll be a fun event. Need more info to really decide if it's something to be excited about though.

On paper it seems like a starter end game event though.

[neorei]

I know i wish they had more armor, all the new armor are rehashed ; ;

[neorei]

it has a BCNM feel to it or something lol.

[Zenaku]

it has a BCNM feel to it or something lol.

it's just like ifrit or moogle which are also have a bcnm feel so ya lol just other bcnm that give more weps like we don't have enough let's add even more to pick from.

[Churchill]

While all your opponents will be powerful creatures of notorious monster strength, the rewards will be equal to the risks—claiming victory may well earn you weapons of uncommon quality.

[Magnesium02]

Interesting preimise. Weapons look nice, both mages are 2H. I wonder if they will make sounds?

The real question is how will the drops be? Will there be a individually opened chest? Will they drop to loot list off mobs? Will they be tokenised to exchange from Rowena?