Devs: What will happen to Castrum Novum?

[Sanctus]

Dear Devs/Community reps,

Our linkshell is trying to plan what we will be accomplishing over these next few weeks before the servers go down and one of the items on our list is to get imperial operative dalmaticas for our white mages. I would like some clarification as to what will happen to castrum novum and the dalmatica after 1.0 goes down. Will Castrum remain and the dalmatica will still be obtainable, or is this another item to be put in the category of the raven earring that will be gone after 2.0 launches.

Thanks for any info that you can provide, would like to get an answer asap as time remaining in game is limited!

[Elexia]

If you recall the story, unless they add in some contradictions CN will most likely be abandoned considering it fulfilled it's purpose.

[Vanguard319]

If you recall the story, unless they add in some contradictions CN will most likely be abandoned considering it fulfilled it's purpose.

Idk, CN looks like it was meant to be a permanant installation. Just because it's original purpose has been fullfilled, does not mean that it can't be repurposed for other tasks. Given that Mor Dhona is fairly central, I would assume that it would become a rear line staging area for campaigns against the city-states.

[Shougun]

Idk, CN looks like it was meant to be a permanant installation. Just because it's original purpose has been fullfilled, does not mean that it can't be repurposed for other tasks. Given that Mor Dhona is fairly central, I would assume that it would become a rear line staging area for campaigns against the city-states.

With all the mako like reactors nearby, and the comet crashing in, I imagined a huge influx on the material being available and Garlean interest in location. Midgard jr. XD.

Or perhaps our side will harvest better.. We do see a train station in one of the 2.0 screenshots.

[Griss]

Idk, CN looks like it was meant to be a permanant installation. Just because it's original purpose has been fullfilled, does not mean that it can't be repurposed for other tasks. Given that Mor Dhona is fairly central, I would assume that it would become a rear line staging area for campaigns against the city-states.

Cn reminds me of a bunch of slapped together retaining walls with a bunch of storage crates strewn around. That area is the epicenter of what ever the hell is going to happen with the flaming ball of death. That place is not built to last.

[Vanguard319]

Cn reminds me of a bunch of slapped together retaining walls with a bunch of storage crates strewn around. That area is the epicenter of what ever the hell is going to happen with the flaming ball of death. That place is not built to last.

And yet it is a fortification. temporary forts are usually built from local materials like wood, packed earth or snow. Castrum Novum on the other hand went beyond stone and was built with armored curtain walls and reinforced gates. It doesn't paint me as something that's going to be torn down easily. Also, it makes more sense from a logistical view: Why move all those men and resources into Mor Dhona if you're just going to abandon it afterward? That place was built to stay.

[Griss]

And yet it is a fortification. temporary forts are usually built from local materials like wood, packed earth or snow. Castrum Novum on the other hand went beyond stone and was built with armored curtain walls and reinforced gates. It doesn't paint me as something that's going to be torn down easily. Also, it makes more sense from a logistical view: Why move all those men and resources into Mor Dhona if you're just going to abandon it afterward? That place was built to stay.

If we were talking about some puny storm I would agree uni. But were not, were dealing the plot macguffin for the entire world revamp.

[Shougun]

Unless I'm missing a dev/rep post somewhere even the white ravens are up in the air for 2.0.

Yes, things relating to Dalamund will be gone (in way of achievments and quests), but that doesnt mean the item itself must go. Like primals will be refitted to the story and primal weapons WILL be in 2.0 [ rep confirmed information ].

Good question on that dalmatica though XD.

Rep/Dev we need our unobtainable item list! XD time is counting down, I'll be pretty pissed if we get this list november first... At least make a WIP list with items known for sure to be gone, and add to it as you know more >.>

[Felis]

Unless I'm missing a dev/rep post somewhere even the white ravens are up in the air for 2.0.

Yes, things relating to Dalamund will be gone (in way of achievments and quests), but that doesnt mean the item itself must go. Like primals will be refitted to the story and primal weapons WILL be in 2.0 [ rep confirmed information ].

Mostly because the primals are going to be part of the beastmen storyline.
But the White Raven is already dead in ARR

But maybe the empire can keep Castrum Novum as a outpost fortress in the fresh conquered Eorzea

[Shougun]

Mostly because the primals are going to be part of the beastmen storyline.
But the White Raven is already dead in ARR

But maybe the empire can keep Castrum Novum as a outpost fortress in the fresh conquered Eorzea

Have you played FF(s)? Bosses dont die, they super power themselves at least 3 times, I count 2 for Nael only.

He's not dead yet :P