[Tom4784]

I've enjoyed it so far, gonna do the story tomorrow i think.

[Scarlett.]

I loved the story in this patch, was short, but very very sweet. Compared with 2.1 it has done a much better job at setting up future events.

Apparently we're getting a mini continuation in 3.15 in a few weeks, set at the Saint Endalim Schoolisticate.

[Scarlett.]

Can't wait for Harry Potter sidequests and relic!

[Scarlett.]

Youtube video

[Scarlett.]

Seen a lot of people moaning about the new relic on the forums and reddit. To be honest, I find it preferable to stuff like the books, and materia stages from ARR. You can complete it by just playing the game.

[Tom4784]

I think people thought we might get a more fun relic quest like 2.0's rather than a mix of Atma's and such.

I haven't minded the Crystal stage so far, just got three more to go and the Dungeons won't take long at all. I think the third part is a bit excessive from what I've read but I imagine that they'll nerf it once 3.2 is out.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, I'm just gonna take my time with it, I don't mind that it will take a while, I hope they take the feedback on board anyway lol

[Scarlett.]

A bunch of stuff has been revealed about 3.2

Two dungeons
- Antitower (Will be a main scenario dungeon)
- Lost City of Amdapor (HM)

New trial with normal and extreme modes
- Containment Bay S1T7
- We will be fighting the first of the Warring Triad

Wolves Den PVP update
- New mode 'The Feast'
- Seasons

Orchestrion housing item
- Collectable music!

The Hall of the Novice
- Aka a training hall
- Will be available at level 15

Mentor system
- A system created to help newer players
- There will be a 'mentor roulette'

Gnath beast tribe quests

Alexander: Midas revealed!
- Savage difficulty will be more in line with Second and Final Coil of Bahamut.

Housing
- Current housing areas will be getting expanded
- A 'mansion' (apartments?) system was mentioned
- Ishgard housing coming post-3.3
- More items will be placeable

Minimaps will display differences in elevation
New Allagan tomestone


FANFEST 2016/7

US - October
Japan - Christmas Day 2016
EU - Feb 2017

[Tom4784]

Sounds good.

[Scarlett.]

Alexander: Midas

[Scarlett.]

Heavensturn!
http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...6/Heavensturn/

The artwork though...


xD

[Scarlett.]

FFXIV Producer and Director Yoshi-P here to wish all of you a Happy New Year!
On behalf of myself and the entire team, I'd like to thank you all for your continued support.

Last year saw the release of FFXIV’s first expansion, which was something we wanted to do since the early days of 1.0. The launch of Heavensward made me feel like we are now on the right track, nearly five years later.

We announced the development of Heavensward at the Fan Festivals to end 2014 with a bang, and we traveled around last year to build momentum for its release, from the Nico Nico Chokaigi, all the way to a castle in Nantes, France. We also held exciting events in the months following at E3 in the United States, China Joy in China, Japan Expo in France, gamescom in Germany, the Tokyo Game Show, and finally G-Star in South Korea.

Looking back on 2015, and how I was able to meet all of you from around the world, I must say it was a very fulfilling year.

So as of August 27, it has been two years since the release of A Realm Reborn, and five years since the release of the original FFXIV. In a way, our game is already well into its lifespan as a MMORPG. But it is my hope for 2016 that we remember how it feels to be a new player, and I want to keep this in mind as we move forward together.

As I mentioned previously, we expect to hold our second round of Fan Festivals starting from October 2016 and moving into 2017. I can’t wait to interact with you guys again on this worldwide tour! We are already planning lots of exciting announcements, events, and attractions, so please wait for more details for joining in the fun.

We will kick off 2016 moving towards the finale of our Heavensward storyline with Patch 3.2. The development team is still working hard for its release in February, but I’ll give you this sneak peek of a new feature for the new year:







Now what could this possibly be? I guess you will have to find out in the upcoming announcements!

And, as per tradition with my New Year’s greeting, I would also like to share this with you…



We discovered this passage on the final page of the diary of the late Archon Louisoix, savior of many during the Calamity, and grandfather to Alphinaud and Alisae. It seems he felt there was a need to translate and preserve these lines. But what are the Gerun Oracles which he refers to?

Could they be connected to the fate of Eorzea!?

Let us find the answer together this year!



FINAL FANTASY XIV PRODUCER/DIRECTOR
Naoki Yoshida

FFXIV

[Scarlett.]

So close to getting my relic weapon now, lol.

[Tom4784]

I've been neglecting it, the last step is awful.

[Scarlett.]

Its not too bad, just overly long lol, I've just been doing roulettes, treasure maps and beast tribes, I've only got 11 more tokens to get now, lol.

[SherzyK]

I can't begin to express how fun this game is. First MMORPG I've played in years and I adore it.

Made a cute Lalafell and now a level 43 black mage! <3

[Scarlett.]

Been playing since it relaunched in 2013 myself

[Scarlett.]

I've finally got the anima relic! Gandiva!

[Scarlett.]

Youtube video

[Scarlett.]

The woman in the pic is (Heavensward spoiler)

Spoiler:

Minfilia

Patch is coming February 23rd

[Scarlett.]

Patch 3.2, The Gears of Change, will arrive on February 23, 2016!

Stone, Sky, Sea

This is a battle challenge where you have three minutes to defeat a specific training dummy. At the beginning of the broadcast, we had Yoshida demonstrate the battle against the striking dummy for Alexander: Gordias, The Burden of the Father (Savage).

There are several levels of challenge. Each training dummy corresponds to the difficulty of high-level content, and players will be able to test their rotations for each job. We also have Patch 3.2 content available as well, and players can practice here before challenging the new raid. For example, by completing the Alexander: Midas (Normal), the first area for Alexander: Midas (Savage) will become available.

This content is for solo players. There aren’t any rewards, but I believe it’s worth trying. We believe players will expect healers to DPS as well, so we were worried about whether or not we should include this for healers, but we implemented this so healers can challenge it too.



Job Adjustments Part I

We will be changing the method for calculating the potency of physical attacks for tank roles in Patch 3.2. We’ll be making it so vitality affects the potency of physical attacks, and as a result the effect of strength on physical attack potency will be reduced.

From Patch 3.2 onwards, you’ll be safe using only vitality accessories as well as allocating everything to vitality as a tank. For everyone who is currently using strength accessories on their tanks, the damage will be lowered, so please prepare your vitality accessories ahead of time.



Job Adjustments Part II

In regards to tanks, we’ll be looking at each of the three jobs’ defense traits and making overall adjustments to their values. Amongst the adjustments, paladin will be receiving large adjustments. Not only in terms of their offensive-aspects, but overall adjustments as well.

There will be various adjustments for jobs, but one of the major ones will be for astrologians “Shuffle.” We’ll be making adjustments to both the name of the ability and the effect so that the same card cannot be drawn again. Additionally, we’ll be reducing aspects related to enmity.

In regards to machinist, it’s a tough job that deals fast damage; however, compared to other jobs it’s a bit behind in DPS, so we will be making adjustments. We’ll also be making adjustments to bard’s “The Warden’s Paean.”

Naturally, we will be making adjustments to other jobs as well based on everyone’s feedback, but please wait for the patch notes for more details.

We’ll also be making further adjustments to the speed in which the limit break gauge fills up.

Beast Tribe Daily Quests



Gnath daily quests will be implemented in Patch 3.2, and the level adjust system will also be implemented for these quests.

You may notice we’re riding an unfamiliar mount… This is a flying mount used by the Gnath. Gnath’s camp is located near the Vath Storyteller NPC.

Additionally, the Adamantoise mount will also take to the skies! If you’re using the first person camera, you won’t have to worry about it spinning!

More info at
http://gamerescape.com/2016/01/30/le...ve-part-xxvii/

[Scarlett.]

also... Hildibrand Returns!

[Tom4784]

[Scarlett.]

New esoterics? Cant wait to see the rest.

[Tom4784]

Poor tanks will be hideous, I doubt SE will find a way to make Titan's aesthetic look good.