Final Fantasy XIV Announced! PS3 Exclusive!

lol 13 will NEVER come out!!

just like Gran Turismo 5!

Originally Posted by zeldask8r

I'm excited too. I can't wait! I really want to make a team of internet buddies, and do all of the fun crap you can do in a final fantasy game. kill monsters, go on quests, explore, unlock stuff, get new weapons and armor, level up, etc! I can't wait! was there voice chat in XI? I asume not, but if there was in this, that'd be pretty cool! I think I'm gonna get a ps3 just for this game! I used to have a blast playing runescape way back in the day with my grade school buddies, and runescape is argueably one of the most monotonous and weakest MMO's out there, so this is gonna be wicked!

only 1 and a half years till release! (asuming there is no delays, which there inevitably will be )

Yeah man. Me and Slime are going to make a ZU Linkshell LOL. When the game comes close to releasing, we should make a ZU usergroup for it, and decide on which server we want, and get leveling together. It'll be great.

Also yeah, I only have a Wii and 360, but I have so much reason to get a PS3 now. Before it was like, a couple of games, but now it's OMG. I might get one as soon as early August.

Originally Posted by GK: 4895/9999

Yeah man. Me and Slime are going to make a ZU Linkshell LOL. When the game comes close to releasing, we should make a ZU usergroup for it, and decide on which server we want, and get leveling together. It'll be great.

Also yeah, I only have a Wii and 360, but I have so much reason to get a PS3 now. Before it was like, a couple of games, but now it's OMG. I might get one as soon as early August.

sounds excellent! I asume you will be able to have a party of 4-6 max? We could make on killer team.

Also, I have a feeling this will eventually get released on 360. It's already technicly multi-platform and not PS3 exclusive because it's also gonna be on PC. I think they will release a 360 version at a later time. I hope all 3 versions can be played on the same server, so if I have a ps3, I can play with/against people on PC and 360 (Granted there is a 360 version).

That's something I forgot to post in my big post - you can. They're worlwide servers which are spanning over all platforms.

As for the Linkshell, you can have tons of people in them. When we're levelling, it'll probably be 6-8 members you can have. Then we'll get some JP player who can get to 60 in a week to boost us haha.

Concerning the 360, I wouldn't want to play it on there. I played FFXI on the 360, and I got RRoD because my console was on for so long and it kept getting red hot. The PS3 I believe will be able to cope with that problem a little more, and although I don't know the situation cooling wise, I know its not renowned for past failures. The PC + 360 controller would be an amazing choice, for me anyway.

And PS3 exclusivity just went out the door: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/03/sq...s-for-final-f/

Ok, not exactly but it isn't a guaranteed exclusive like we were meant to believe.

Originally Posted by GK: 4895/9999

Yeah man. Me and Slime are going to make a ZU Linkshell LOL. When the game comes close to releasing, we should make a ZU usergroup for it, and decide on which server we want, and get leveling together. It'll be great.

Also yeah, I only have a Wii and 360, but I have so much reason to get a PS3 now. Before it was like, a couple of games, but now it's OMG. I might get one as soon as early August.

You can count me into that Linkshell too. I could never get into XI because it was too tedious and complex, but I'll definitely be trying this out.

I don't care if it's not exclusive. BUT I WANT IT FOR MY PS3!





This is very exciting. Level up with me.

how much were the subscription fees for FFXI?

Originally Posted by silver arrow

You can count me into that Linkshell too. I could never get into XI because it was too tedious and complex, but I'll definitely be trying this out.

Sure :>

Originally Posted by Jehanne

This is very exciting. Level up with me.

You can be the Mother of the Linkshell, like in Final Fantasy VII.

Originally Posted by Lincoln Osiris

how much were the subscription fees for FFXI?

I don't remember, but I'm pretty sure it was less than WoW.

Originally Posted by GK: 4895/9999

Sure :>



You can be the Mother of the Linkshell, like in Final Fantasy VII.



I don't remember, but I'm pretty sure it was less than WoW.

If the subscription fees are that reasonable for this game, then I'll definitely get it.

Where do I sign up for the Linkshell?

Originally Posted by Lincoln Osiris

how much were the subscription fees for FFXI?

I was paying $12 (US) a month.

Originally Posted by GK: 4895/9999

You can be the Mother of the Linkshell, like in Final Fantasy VII.

I think I'm missing something; but just in case, you can call me Jenova.

Originally Posted by Jehanne

I think I'm missing something; but just in case, you can call me Jenova.

If you get it you have to join the ZU Linkshell, which is basically like a group in the game.

Originally Posted by Dread

If the subscription fees are that reasonable for this game, then I'll definitely get it.

Where do I sign up for the Linkshell?

LOL I wasn't planning on making a social group yet, but I guess I could. Plus, name change!

Another Final Fantasy?!

They need to change the name to endless fantasy.

Wonderful worlds of bishies, it's definitely an endless fantasy.





You don't play FF games, Foofooma? They're fun. And fun to watch. So I hope they never stop making them.

Originally Posted by GK: 4895/9999

I don't remember, but I'm pretty sure it was less than WoW.

Less than $15,- a month? Levelling with Jehanne? Count me in!

Originally Posted by Jehanne

Wonderful worlds of bishies, it's definitely an endless fantasy.

I'm not even going to comment on how sick that is.

You don't play FF games, Foofooma? They're fun. And fun to watch. So I hope they never stop making them.

Course I don't. FF games are pretty boring, its the same old same old boring combat, story doesn't do much, everyone is gender confused, and physics is ignored to the point of causing fury.

I hope they do stop making them. Or at least stop calling them Final Fantasy. You can't have a 14th "Final" fantasy. That makes no sense.

Originally Posted by Mafoofoo

I'm not even going to comment on how sick that is.

I'll comment on how hot that is.

GK set up the Linkshell social group up early. Join if you want to buy this and make some teams.

Originally Posted by Nictel

Less than $15,- a month? Levelling with Jehanne? Count me in!

I'm going to be a human black mage; I'll be that crazy chick with the white hair, you just wait and see!!! Yeah, I'm excited, I'll admit it. This is going to be so much fun.

<3

So IGN has a pretty decent article about what we know about FFXIV so far, and I've copied some of the details I think are the most important/interesting:

What do we know about the setting and the story?
It takes place on an all-new Final Fantasy world known as "Eorzea." Though it does share some monsters and races from Final Fantasy XI, they're not direct representations and have been altered in multiple ways that make them unique to Eorzea. The similarities in races will allow experienced FFXI players to create a new FFXIV character that looks somewhat comparable.

Does it have a direct connection to Final Fantasy XI?
In some ways, yes it does. Not only does it share the same development team as the FF11, but the game will also allow players to create a character that is similar to their current Final Fantasy XI. Square Enix has also revealed to IGN that it is currently finding a solution that will let you transfer your character's names from FFXI to FFXIV.

What is the combat system like?
The development team won't say, but it did confirm to us that... Additionally, the heavy team-play aspect of FF11 has been deemphasized, and now exploration and battle is said to be more balanced between solo and team play.

How does the leveling system work?
Square Enix is cagey about how characters advance, but it has confirmed with IGN that growth is not based on experience and that it will work on a different system entirely.

What about jobs?
Jobs will return in Final Fantasy XIV, but they will be much different than the job system present in FFXI.

How important are the weapons?
Weapons are very important and have a heavy influence on your character and how they succeed in the game world. Square Enix says to look closely at the official FFXIV logo for hints and hidden meanings about how the game will work.

What hidden meanings?
Square Enix told us that when it approached Amano to do the logo art for FFXIV, that weapons were very important and to think of the concept of a "wheel." Specifically, a wheel of adventurers that has their weapon in front of them and an exposed backside -- which leaves each adventurer to rely heavily on their comrades and their friends. Let the speculation begin.

Anything else about the weapons?
The team let slip to us that choosing weapons for specific tasks one day versus another could affect how your character develops.

Will the PlayOnline service be used for FFXIV?
No. Square Enix told us that the reason it is ditching the PlayOnline system is because it was originally meant as an all-in-one solution to house multiple content types. But as PlayOnline has offered less content over the years, the need for the next online Final Fantasy to us PO is moot. Whatever new service (if any) is used, PC and PlayStation 3 users will still be able to play with each other on the same servers, and Square Enix also confirmed with IGN that you can sign in with a universal ID on either system to pick up where you left off if you own both.

Who's Working on the Game?
It is produced by Hiromichi Tanaka (Final Fantasy I, II, III, and IX) and directed by Nobuaki Komoto (Final Fantasy IX, XI), with art direction by Akihiko Yoshida (Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy XII) and a musical score from Nobuo Uematsu (Most Final Fantasies ever). Yoshitaka Amano has designed the logo and is pulling additional art duties as well.

Uematsu only did a few tracks in FFXI, how much is he doing for XIV?
Square Enix revealed to IGN that Uematsu will be doing all the music for Final Fantasy XIV and that it will be composed in a range of different styles and genres.

Are Chocobos back?
Yes, they will return. But Square Enix has told IGN that it is looking at using them in a completely different way than they were used in Final Fantasy XI (where they were used as riding steeds).

Also, some details gleaned from this article, though most of them are summed up in the IGN one:

-There will be no levels or experience points
-The game features a very different Job system
-Weapons are the focus of character growth
-Eorzea is the name of a continent in the world of "ハイデリン" (Haiderin/Hadelin?)
-The world has a high level of technology
-Item synthesis will still be a factor
-The concepts of time and seasons will be present
-Nobuo Uematsu is doing the entire soundtrack by himself
-Tarutaru are smaller
-The Galka won't have tails in this world
-The names of the races may change
-They expect the PC specs to be pretty high

So, most importantly:

No experience! No levels! Weapons!

This is definitely intriguing. While I'll admit this threw me off at first, I'm now kind of excited by the possibilities. If the focus is on building the strength of your weapons instead of the character itself, then this game could be a lot more interesting than other MMOs. For one, the constant grinding might be less of an issue. That, and perhaps FFIX-style synthesis may play a role, and we could even have awesome Vagrant Story-style weapon customization, albeit less tedious. This could end up making the game very unique, and being an MMO, pretty much everyone may have neat-looking custom weapons.

That, and think about when Project Rapture (FFXIV's codename) was announced: August 2005, about exactly two years before Yasumi Matsuno left Square Enix (August 31, 2007). Way back in 2001, Matsuno helped develop the PlayOnline platform, and oversaw some of FFXI's development. Is it possible that he was involved in the early stages of this too? That could explain the focus on weapons, since Vagrant Story was centered around weapon customization as the primary form of character development. Also, Akihiko Yoshida is handling art direction, so this game may even have been Matsuno's game from the beginning. How cool would that be?

Anyway, that's all I have for now. Can't wait to hear more!

So you 'train' your weapons? Could they be alive?
Sounds like an interesting concept.