New to FFXI...help?

[jakkaru]

I just got the 14-day trial of FFXI, and after making my character and watching the intro cutscene, I have no clue what to do! I barely understand how to move, and I don't know how to open what menus or what they do. I had to manually turn off my computer because I couldn't even figure out how to log out.
I also have an XBox 360 controller plugged in, but it doesn't do anything in-game. It registers on my computer, so I know it's not the controller; do you have to select an option/setting to use the controller or something?
And is there an option to make the game not full-screen or minimize it?
Long story short, I have no clue how to play the game. At all. Help?

Also, is the PlayOnline account what you're actually paying for when you pay the monthly fee for FFXI? Or do you not have to pay for PlayOnline? I'm kind of confused about the whole PlayOnline thing... the only other MMORPG I've played is World of Warcraft, which, apparently, is WAY different.

Sorry if it's a lot, I'm just hopelessly lost. I'd really appreciate any help. Searching Google for the stuff I've mentioned just brings up tips for experienced players or technical-computer-stuff for changing the controller's buttons around or something....

[Alkisti]

Re: New to FFXI...help?

Try messing around with your NumPad. You will soon pickup what each button does. Also search for a guide in google called "Setting up Xbox 360 Controller for FFXI" something should come up

[Clever Ninja]

Re: New to FFXI...help?

You have to run FFXIConfig to get controllers working. Works on my Logitech PS2 controller, would assume the same for a 360 one. Can't run it while the game is open but yea, that. And Playonline is completely free, the game itself costs money but dont worry about PlayOnline itself.

[jakkaru]

Re: New to FFXI...help?

Thanks both of you; I didn't know about the FFXIConfig, and after Googling "Setting up Xbox 360 Controller for FFXI" I found a step-by-step instruction on what to do in FFConfig.

[Yygdrasil]

Re: New to FFXI...help?

What server are you on? If you happen to be on Kujata... or valefor for that matter, I would be glad to show you around and teach you everything you need to know to get used to the game. When I'm bored... I usually hang out near the "new character spawn point" in Bastok. 9 times/10 I usually offer help to someone's mule... but sometimes I get lucky and get to help out a new player. I get bored a lot waiting to do stuff.