Transferring Character Data to FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Questions

[Hvinire]

So which is it? Phase 4 or launch? When exactly will my choices be locked in? We need a straight, 100% accurate answer. This conflicting info is just going to confuse and anger a bunch of people when they get it wrong without even knowing until it's too late.

Sorry for the confusion, the latest information on Lodestone is the more accurate. Character data can be transferred over from Beta Phase 4 to launch, and on launch a character edit flag will be activated for 1.0 players giving them a chance to change their character's appearance once.

We're still deciding whether this will take place during early access or on August 27th, and will update you once we know more.

[Kiriyn]

Sorry for the confusion, the latest information on Lodestone is the more accurate. Character data can be transferred over from Beta Phase 4 to launch, and on launch a character edit flag will be activated for 1.0 players giving them a chance to change their character's appearance once.

We're still deciding whether this will take place during early access or on August 27th, and will update you once we know more.

Thanks Hvinire!

[Kyra]

This final edit has to happen in early access imo as that's the start of our "reborn" characters journey for pre-order peeps.

Also meteor survivor players having a unique intro sequence sounds pretty cool. I didn't think of that, but it makes sense compared to getting "new player" intro on old characters.

[Crystallus]

Sorry for the confusion, the latest information on Lodestone is the more accurate. Character data can be transferred over from Beta Phase 4 to launch, and on launch a character edit flag will be activated for 1.0 players giving them a chance to change their character's appearance once.

We're still deciding whether this will take place during early access or on August 27th, and will update you once we know more.

You mention Appearance can I get a confirmation that we will be able to also Rename our character as well during this process. Also how will the Naming Hierarchy work w/ regards to newly created non Legacy or 1.0 players should the Renaming happen in Early Access as opposed to it happening in Phase 4 and data be saved from Phase 4/

[JillyBean]

You mention Appearance can I get a confirmation that we will be able to also Rename our character as well during this process. Also how will the Naming Hierarchy work w/ regards to newly created non Legacy or 1.0 players should the Renaming happen in Early Access as opposed to it happening in Phase 4 and data be saved from Phase 4/

I know confirmation has been a long time coming on this one, and we're glad to finally detail how this will work! When you log into A Realm Reborn for the first time with your old character (specifically after phase 4), you will have the ability to redo any aspect of your character -- one time only. This includes the ability to change your name.

Everyone's getting a second chance at a first impression!

When creating a character, if you choose a name that's already taken, a message will pop-up saying “This name is already in use.”

In the event that someone has the same exact first name and last name after we transfer characters from FFXIV 1.0 into the worlds used in ARR, we will check who originally had the name determined by certain priorities. As for what those priorities are, we will be announcing this on Lodestone in the future.

I know they later posted the priority... need to look for that... will edit if I find...

EDIT: FOUND IT!

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...a9678758c91b95


Regarding the World Transfer
All character data will be transferred, with the following exceptions:

Character Names
After the transfer, if two or more characters with the same first and last name exist in the same World, only one character can keep the name, based on the order of priority below.

1. Characters that qualify for Legacy status.
2. Characters whose subscriptions ended after September 30, 2012.
3. Characters that were created first.

In the event that your character must be renamed, please enter a new name by following the on-screen instructions when you first log in following the World transfer.
* Players may voluntarily rename their characters even if their name takes precedence.

Hope this helps. ^^

[Crystallus]

What I was looking for Thank You so Very Much

[KamikazeMan]

A LOT of people left XIV to wait for ARR...I hope they have enough space in those legacy worlds.

[Yrusama]

A LOT of people left XIV to wait for ARR...I hope they have enough space in those legacy worlds.

I think they'd considered that months ago and are making sure there will be. If not, I guess that's just the price of letting go.

[Ruethryl]

ho hum.. not sure what I think on this yet~

I'm guessing they distributed the legacy servers based on Regional % of population (i.e JP Legacy servers had high JP population, NA legacy high NA, etc.)

[Alhanelem]

5) And lastly all V 1.0 accounts can change the appearance of their characters one time. Can this be done any time after launch maybe two months down? Or must I choose the day of service. I would like to see how my character is will new amours and such before I do such change.

It can be done from phase 4.

4) Chocobo whistle to call for riding and fighting Chocobo are they the same? It's said that they key item to call your chocobo will be removed. Is this being replace with chocobo food or will another type of whistle to be obtainable by quest . Also it was said in the live that chocobo food will be used to call your chocobo pet to fight. Will using the whistle do the same?

Calling your mount was changed to an ability instead of a key item. I'm not sure why it's sad that it's no longer a key item, there is no functional difference.

EDIT: ok it's from the blog.
This mean that EU players wont have any chance to solve the lag issue unless they move to Ragnarok. So as legacy players we actually don't have an option, we are forced to move there or we keep the lag to stay with our community...

You can move to any server that isn't specifically designated for new characters (unknown which ones will be), not just Ragnarok. That being said, most of the lag in 1.0 was caused by the interface, not your ping. You may not have to move anywhere for that reason unless it really bothers you.