August 5, 2013 Version Update

Events

• Seekers of Adoulin Missions
  
  Sorry to have kept you waiting.
  
  In the August version update, the continuation of the story from the July version update will be added, and this update will contain even more story than the last.
  
  
  
• Addition of Monstrosity
  
  You'll be able to adventure through Vana'diel as a monster.
  
  
  
  This time, we're just focused on introducing the basic elements, so while you play around with various monsters, please try checking out areas which you've never been to. I hope that the fun of exploration will be part of your time playing as a monster.
  
  At this time, you can become monsters of the following families: Beast / Plantoid / Vermin / Lizard.
  
  By increasing monster levels, you can open new species of monsters, new subspecies of the same types of monsters, and obtain additional "sentiencies" (which are used instead of equipment).
  
  If you take advantage of the sentiencies that you obtain, your time playing as a monster is sure to be even more exciting!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  In future version updates, additional elements to enjoy while playing as a monster will be added. Additionally, we will continue to add elements in each version update, including the new reward mechanism, so please stay tuned....
  
  Upcoming Elements
  • Monipulators vs. Adventurers
  • Monipulators vs. Monipulators
  • Introduction of dedicated quests
  • Opening additional monster species
  • Party play content for Monipulators
  • Additional exclusive content
  • New Reward System
    
    and more...
• Mog Garden Enhancements
  
  We'll be adding and adjusting features in the Garden.
  • Add uses for GPS crystal stars.
    
    
    
  • Add items available in Mog Garden.
    
    
    
  • Increase the gathering point rank limit to 5.
  • Add new items that can be used as seeds and fertilizer.
    
    
  
  
  Additionally, in the second repeat login campaign, you'll be able to get [[guessing at item names]] Yellow Flower Seeds / Chestnut Sap / Fly Venom. (※1)
  
  When you use these items as seeds or fertilizer, you may be able to get items named "***'s Soul" for use in Monstrosity.
  
  By collecting "***'s Soul" items and trading them to a specific NPC, you will unlock a subspecies of a certain type of monster.
  
  For example, one of these types of monsters....
  
  
  
  I hope you enjoy this little bonus element that we've added.
  
  ※1: These items will also be sold by certain Mog Garden related NPCs.
  
  ※2: In order to unlock the subspecies, the level of a monster species must be above a certain minimum.
  
• Additional Coalition Ranks
  
  The maximum coalition rank will be raised to rank 7.
  
  New services will be offered by each coalition as their ranks rise. For example, in the Peacekeepers' Coalition, additional bayld exchange equipment will become available.
  
  The performance of the new bayld equipment is listed below as well.
  
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• Reive Additions and Adjustments
  
  On the basis of previously announced policies, we will be adjusting the lair and colonization reives in Foret de Hennetiel and Morimar Basalt Fields. (If you haven't previously read the policies, please take a look). In the future, other areas will be adjusted based on the same policies.
  
  For Lair Reives and Colonization Reives in other areas, we have cut the HP of lairs and obstacles and adjusted the rewards received at the time of completion.
  
  As we have made other adjustments to the evaluation system and also raised the probability of obtaining Simulacrum Segmants at the same time, please check it out when you have the opportunity.
  
• Abyssea Adjustments
  
  To go along with the upcoming Abyssea and Atma Axtravaganza campaign, we have made some adjustments. These adjustments have been carried out to make the situation easier to help newcomers. After checking out the campaign, please let us know how you feel about it.

Battle-related

• Adjust Monster Respawn Timing
  
  The respawn interval of non-aggressive monsters in the following areas has been reduced:
  
  East Ronfaure / West Ronfaure / North Gustaberg / South Gustaberg / East Sarutabaruta / West Sarutabaruta
  
  ※Notorious monsters are not included.
  
• Changes to Monster Placement[/b]
  
  In light of recent feedback we have received on the forums, we have adjusted monster positioning around climbing locations in order to allow for safer movement.
  
  Also, we have temporarily removed the Shortsighted Panopt monsters from Yorcia Weald.
  
  Before Adjustment:
  
  
  
  After Adjustment:
  
  
  
  Due to this, it will be easier to challenge Lair Reives, which will help increase the colonization rate and make it easier to tackle the Wildskeeper Reive.
  
  The re-adjustment of the positioning is scheduled for the subsequent version update.
  
• Adjustment of Spell Interruption Rate
  
  If the weapon equipped in your main hand has both a displayed item level as well as combat skill+, the spell interruption rate of magic will be decreased.
  
  In the following version update, we will also be adjusting magic accuracy to rise proportionally to the combat skill+ value.
  
• Ninja Adjustment
  
  If the weapon equipped in your main hand has both a displayed item level as well as combat skill+, the consumption of Utsusemi shadow images when attacked will be reduced.
  
• Geomancer and Rune Fencer Job-Specific Equipment
  
  We have implemented the artifact equipment and quests to obtain them for each of the new jobs.
  
  
  
  
  
  Also, I'd like to introduce the performance of some of the new artifact armor:
  
  

Item-related

• Implementation of the Winning Shield from the Shield Design Contest
  
  Thank you to all of the people who submitted designs for the Shield Design Contest.
  
  The winning shield has been implemented in this version update, and it will be available almost immediately as an exchange item from the second repeat login campaign.
  
  
  
  Glint Shield
  
  DEF:1
  
  Lv1 All Jobs
  
  One other announcement.
  
  Because this design was so great, we've also decided to implement it as a shield with practical uses. This will be added as a reward for the new Skirmish which will be implemented in late August. Please hang on a bit more for the introduction of the new Skirmishes.
  
  Beatific Bulwark (Item Level 113)
  
  DEF:45 HP+15 MP+26
  
  Shield skill+72
  
  Increases shield block rate
  
  Magic Damage Taken -25%
  
  Lv99 WAR RDM PLD BST SAM
  
• Performance Adjustments for Item Level Equipment
  
  The performance of equipment with displayed item levels has been adjusted.
  
  Before Adjustment:
  
  [a title="[img src="http://wiki.bluegartr.com/images/a/a9/Karieyh_Haubert_description.png"/]" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://wiki.bluegartr.com/bg/Karieyh_Haubert?utm_source=bg&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=wikify"]Karieyh Haubert[/a]
  
  DEF:79 STR+18 DEX+18
  
  Attack+25
  
  Double Attack+2%
  
  After Adjustment:
  
  [a title="[img src="http://wiki.bluegartr.com/images/a/a9/Karieyh_Haubert_description.png"/]" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); text-decoration: underline;" href="http://wiki.bluegartr.com/bg/Karieyh_Haubert?utm_source=bg&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=wikify"]Karieyh Haubert[/a]
  
  DEF:79 MP+24
  
  STR+18 DEX+18 VIT+9 AGI+6 INT+9 MND+6 CHR+6
  
  Attack+25 Magic Evasion+18
  
  Double Attack+2% Haste+2%
  
• Simulacrum Segment Adjustments
  
  We have performed the following adjustments:
  • New Simulacrum Segments have been added for the new Skirmishes which will be added at the end of August.
  • The probability of obtaining segmants from Lair and Colonization Reives has been increased.
  • The probability of obtaining higher rank segments from Lair and Colonization Reives has been further increased.
  • The probability of obtaining higher rank segments from Soul Pyres, gathering, and coalition assignments has been increased.
    
    I think you will notice that the probability of obtaining segments has risen from Lair and Colonization Reives. Also, since it is harder to get segments from Soul Pyres, gathering, and coalition assignments as compared to reives, we have adjusted these to exclude rank I parts and choose only from ranks II ~ V.
• System-related
  • Adjust the "check" function
    • The check message "incredibly easy" has been added.
    • The message upon checking an enemy will vary with equipped item level equipment.
  • Adjustment of EXP Acquisition
    
    As viewed from a level 99 player standpoint, the amount of experience obtained when there is a six or more level difference has been adjusted. For enemies of lower level than the player, there is no change.
    
  • Geomancy (Geocolure) Effect Adjustments
    
    The visual effects of geocolure geomancy have been adjusted to be more transparent.
    
    Before Adjustment:
    
    
    

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    After Adjustment:
    
    
    
  • Addition of New Auto-Translate Phrases
    
    Geomancer and Rune Fencer job abilities and weapons skills learned from merit points have been added.
    
  • Playstation 2 Version Blackout Countermeasures
    
    We have added the following functions:
    • Text command to turn simple weather on and off.
    • Text command to turn terrain effects on and off.
    • Text command to turn armor display for other player characters on and off.