Possible Release Date For SoA: March 28

Gamerscape found an article by Gamenyarth claiming that SoA will be released march 27th in japan. Intersting, if this is true, it is earlier than expected

Article:

http://gamerescape.com/2012/12/25/seekers-of-adoulin-to-expand-final-fantasy-xi-on-march-28th/

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This maybe the wrong place to post/ask but Quick question: with SoA nearing in next week, does anyone more about the pre-quests? Atm refering to the way points. Ive completed all exept the final 3. Where they drop you off in random spot to make your way to the point. Are these last 3 required or just there for a way to get those trail cookies?