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New Update Schedule 2011-2012
Server: Shiva
Game: FFXI
Posts: 23653
By Shiva.Flionheart 2011-04-08 07:55:35
April – September 2011
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Three version updates are slated for this period.
Generally, major patches will see the release of new content, whereas minor patches will focus on the refinement of existing features. Job adjustments will form part of all version updates, though the scope of changes may vary.
May Major Version Update
“Voidwatch,” a new battle system designed with high-level adventurers in mind, will be introduced alongside new battlefields in order to reinvigorate existing areas. Rounding off the host of battle-related improvements planned for this patch is a major overhaul of Dynamis, which will include monster redistribution.
Playability-enhancing tweaks are also in the pipes, such as an auction house merger and delivery system improvements.
June Minor Version Update
This version update will revolve around fine-tuning content introduced in May.
August Major Version Update
The level cap will be raised to 95 and accompanied by a broad range of changes; new content and job abilities will be added, and existing ones adjusted. This penultimate stage in the level cap increase will usher in large-scale changes while preserving balance in anticipation of the impending final rise to level 99.
The test server will be launched as the testing and fine-tuning grounds for new content being planned, and can be considered a realm wherein adventurers can experience new features under development. More details regarding the server will be made available in the near future
July – September 2011: Test Server to Go Live
In conjunction with the test server, subforums dedicated to hosting player feedback will be established in the official forums, the two combining to mark the birth of a new development cycle as outlined below.
1) Content under development
2) Content announced via the test server and official forums
3) Testing
A) Player testing and feedback
B) Testing by Development and QA teams
4) Fine-tuning
Balancing and debugging based on the findings of step 3; test server updated
(*Repeat from step 2)
5) Version update released
October 2011 – March 2012
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With the introduction of the test server, we intend to shift from alternating between major and minor patches to more frequent version updates, each of which will host the latest fruit of the new development and testing cycle.
Version Update Highlights
Level cap increase to 99
New adventurer growth elements
Job adjustments
In-game systems:
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Voidwatch parts 3 and 4
The Last Stand (name TBA)
Dungeon crawling (name TBA)
New battlefields
New Grounds of Valor areas
New treasure casket areas
Monster redistribution
Fellows adjustments and additions
Level cap increase (95 and 99)
New summonable areas
Crafting adjustments and additions
Synergy: recipes to augment existing gear
Synthesis: skill cap increase
Playability enhancements
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Please keep in mind that items featured in the roadmap and their implementation schedule are subject to change. Further details about these and other new content will be released as soon as they become available, so stay tuned to the official channels.
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Server: Asura
Game: FFXI
Posts: 168
By Asura.Perrymason 2011-04-08 08:01:39
Daily Rewards System? :3
 Lakshmi.Seoha
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Posts: 587
By Lakshmi.Seoha 2011-04-08 08:03:04
Interesting, so apparently this new Voidwalker thing is not an addon.
Maybe SE isn't planning on making more addons or expansions in the future hmm...
But that's okay, there's still content. Specially now, a change of pace is always cool (we're all spamming abyssea too much, some people are growing tired!).
What do they mean by test server though? ;3
 Unicorn.Moldtech
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Game: FFXI
Posts: 611
By Unicorn.Moldtech 2011-04-08 08:04:16
Excitement!
Server: Asura
Game: FFXI
Posts: 2202
By Asura.Karbuncle 2011-04-08 08:04:42
Lakshmi.Seoha said: Interesting, so apparently this new Voidwalker thing is not an addon.
Maybe SE isn't planning on making more addons or expansions in the future hmm...
But that's okay, there's still content. Specially now, a change of pace is always cool (we're all spamming abyssea too much, some people are growing tired!).
What do they mean by test server though? ;3
I dunno bout you, But i find the prospect of new content without a 10$ price tag rather refreshing :)
 Phoenix.Sehachan
Server: Phoenix
Game: FFXI
Posts: 13352
By Phoenix.Sehachan 2011-04-08 08:06:54
Ohhh!!!! *excited* I love teasers! I feel like Pinkie Pie right now!
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Server: Shiva
Game: FFXI
Posts: 23653
By Shiva.Flionheart 2011-04-08 08:10:18
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Ramuh.Leif
Server: Ramuh
Game: FFXI
Posts: 398
By Ramuh.Leif 2011-04-08 08:10:49
I see the praying mantis mob, and guess what comes to mind?
Phantasy Star Online. Grass Assassin.
This update schedule looks really promising!
Server: Shiva
Game: FFXI
Posts: 212
By Shiva.Aaralyn 2011-04-08 08:12:13
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 Phoenix.Vael
Server: Phoenix
Game: FFXI
Posts: 384
By Phoenix.Vael 2011-04-08 08:13:05
More screenshots of new models and no indication of pay-to-play mini-expansion.
Looks like SE decided to revive XI beyond rehashes after all.
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Game: FFXI
Posts: 834
By Valefor.Houppelande 2011-04-08 08:13:19
This is the first announcement in months that has me pretty excited :)
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Leviathan.Hitoma
Server: Leviathan
Game: FFXI
Posts: 33
By Leviathan.Hitoma 2011-04-08 08:19:28
Lakshmi.Seoha said: What do they mean by test server though? ;3
It sounds as though they plan to do what blizzard does and will have a server the player base can join to test upcoming planned game adjustments and content before it goes live. I would imagine it would include character wipes on that particular server. The question will be though will they make us pay $1 for a content id to join it.
 Unicorn.Aleste
Server: Unicorn
Game: FFXI
Posts: 34
By Unicorn.Aleste 2011-04-08 08:21:08
Win~
 Bismarck.Cerelyn
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Posts: 365
By Bismarck.Cerelyn 2011-04-08 08:23:20
Very very VERY excited about the upcoming additions!
Server: Asura
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Posts: 2202
By Asura.Karbuncle 2011-04-08 08:25:53
Bahamut.Refreshtwo said:
Just needs a Final boss here sign
glowing weapons?
I knew that sword looked purple. Thats really F'ing Interesting o-o.
Ragnarok.Kogenta
Server: Ragnarok
Game: FFXI
Posts: 214
By Ragnarok.Kogenta 2011-04-08 08:30:18
Oh gawd so happy they started to consider us again a little. I think they have finally took the right direction and need support now more than ever for their brave choiche to not abandon this game ;_;
Gilgamesh.Shayala
Server: Gilgamesh
Game: FFXI
Posts: 1004
By Gilgamesh.Shayala 2011-04-08 08:30:45
No level cap raise until August?
I was expecting the raise to 95 to be next month :/
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Asura.Eeek
Server: Asura
Game: FFXI
Posts: 768
By Asura.Eeek 2011-04-08 08:32:00
Where has this FFXI been hiding all these years? Kudos to the two newest directors and to the direction they've taken the game in the past year. I'm excited!
By D3AFN3SS1337 2011-04-08 08:32:18
Ragnarok.Kogenta
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By Ragnarok.Kogenta 2011-04-08 08:32:53
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Fenrir.Unaisis
Server: Fenrir
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Posts: 130
By Fenrir.Unaisis 2011-04-08 08:33:43
maybe element Trial weapons eventually glow the color of their element? O.o
and also
Phoenix.Sehachan
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Posts: 13352
By Phoenix.Sehachan 2011-04-08 08:36:32
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By Asura.Karbuncle 2011-04-08 08:39:11
Caitsith.Shiroi said: Hopefully voidwalker wont be a WoE2, but they are revamping WoE so I guess they noticed the system is flawed =)
Only win so far.
Theres another picture of a Voidwalker NM on the Official Forums. It clearly shows the NM in Dangruf Wadi. I don't think it'll be like WoE :X
Probably a VNM/ZNM type system. Or they might just be Ixion/Sandworm type HNMs that random appear in certain zones lol >.>
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Game: FFXI
Posts: 298
By Siren.Piccollo 2011-04-08 08:41:28
please please please let "The last stand" be the battle for Tavanasia PLEASE!!!
Unicorn.Sats
Server: Unicorn
Game: FFXI
Posts: 216
By Unicorn.Sats 2011-04-08 08:41:57
looking good, can't wait!
 Hades.Cheyne
Server: Hades
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Posts: 9469
By Hades.Cheyne 2011-04-08 08:42:46
I'm pretty excited about this update. It looks like SE isn't just doing a reskin on old NMs and gear. New content that(What we can assume) isn't another 10$ add-on, along with player needs for AH, delivery system and helping people out with inv issues. I agree that the new directors are finally taking care of FFXI and its players and pretty pumped to see where they'll be taking us.
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Caitsith.Believed
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Posts: 53
By Caitsith.Believed 2011-04-08 08:45:32
YAY!
April – September 2011
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Three version updates are slated for this period.
Generally, major patches will see the release of new content, whereas minor patches will focus on the refinement of existing features. Job adjustments will form part of all version updates, though the scope of changes may vary.
May Major Version Update
“Voidwatch,” a new battle system designed with high-level adventurers in mind, will be introduced alongside new battlefields in order to reinvigorate existing areas. Rounding off the host of battle-related improvements planned for this patch is a major overhaul of Dynamis, which will include monster redistribution.
Playability-enhancing tweaks are also in the pipes, such as an auction house merger and delivery system improvements.
June Minor Version Update
This version update will revolve around fine-tuning content introduced in May.
August Major Version Update
The level cap will be raised to 95 and accompanied by a broad range of changes; new content and job abilities will be added, and existing ones adjusted. This penultimate stage in the level cap increase will usher in large-scale changes while preserving balance in anticipation of the impending final rise to level 99.
The test server will be launched as the testing and fine-tuning grounds for new content being planned, and can be considered a realm wherein adventurers can experience new features under development. More details regarding the server will be made available in the near future
July – September 2011: Test Server to Go Live
In conjunction with the test server, subforums dedicated to hosting player feedback will be established in the official forums, the two combining to mark the birth of a new development cycle as outlined below.
1) Content under development
2) Content announced via the test server and official forums
3) Testing
A) Player testing and feedback
B) Testing by Development and QA teams
4) Fine-tuning
Balancing and debugging based on the findings of step 3; test server updated
(*Repeat from step 2)
5) Version update released
October 2011 – March 2012
--------------------------------------------------------------------
With the introduction of the test server, we intend to shift from alternating between major and minor patches to more frequent version updates, each of which will host the latest fruit of the new development and testing cycle.
Version Update Highlights
Level cap increase to 99
New adventurer growth elements
Job adjustments
In-game systems:
-----
Voidwatch parts 3 and 4
The Last Stand (name TBA)
Dungeon crawling (name TBA)
New battlefields
New Grounds of Valor areas
New treasure casket areas
Monster redistribution
Fellows adjustments and additions
Level cap increase (95 and 99)
New summonable areas
Crafting adjustments and additions
Synergy: recipes to augment existing gear
Synthesis: skill cap increase
Playability enhancements
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please keep in mind that items featured in the roadmap and their implementation schedule are subject to change. Further details about these and other new content will be released as soon as they become available, so stay tuned to the official channels.
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