Finally... I've acquired FFXI after 3 Years of waiting

[Plat_Sajack]

Well, I've been lurking on these forums since it's inception. I remember the day I read about Final Fantasy XI and Everquest Online adventures - sometime during late 2001 - and I vividly remember being amazed, mainly because I've been an anvid Final Fantasy FanBoy since FF7. Since then, I've waited and held off on purchasing FFXI, mainly because I couldn't imagine joining an already established community - I could just imagine the eastern players running around, calling me a n00b, lol. So, I contiued to play Everquest Online Adventures, and then eventually picked up EQ2 and World Of Warcraft thereafter. These game were satisfying... but at times, I feel as if these titles lacked something - originality, I suppose, I don't know.

So, here I am - with the FFXI installtion completed ( and the ungodly update process... 4 hours! lol, maybe I should've installed those expansions?) I'm ready to jump into the world of Vana'diel for the first time in three years of seeing my first FFXI screenshot on these forums and at rpgfan.com.

Hope to meet some of you... Oh, does starving artist still post here? Man, I remember those awesome screenshots she used to post - those screenshots were the cause of many, many, many long nights in front my computer monitor.

[Jei]

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ahh hope you have fun with the game :D

[neighbortaru]

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Ah, welcome to Vana'diel!

[DeathFromAbove]

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I know how it feels man, I always have been an avid fan of the FF series. I have played the games since FF7 came out for the PSX (hardest game i have ever played.) When i heard they were comeing out with a game for the computer i was at first dissapointeed A. because i was still using a p1 system 2 months before release, and B it had a monthly fee. I eventually conned my parents into buying me FFXI on the basis that i would play the monthly fee, and although i did quit for a long time, the community has welcomed me back. (I played WoW for a full year and cancelled last week due to recent class nerfs.) This game has a special place in my heart, and i highly doubt i will drop it as easily as last time.

[mathias22]

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iam really sorry to ask u all but i just registerd on playonline comunity site. and it said the aplication will come on your email and i have waited for two days then i tried it on my other email and it still didnt work maybe some one nos wuts my problem plz help me ty

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hello srry to bug u i just joined dreams in vana;diel and i have a problem on the rejistration acoint on playonline it says.....after i register there will be a email coming up and i have waited for two days and it still hasnt came up and then i did it on another email if u no any one that can help or u can plz tell me ty

[Aeni]

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So, I contiued to play Everquest Online Adventures, and then eventually picked up EQ2 and World Of Warcraft thereafter. These game were satisfying... but at times, I feel as if these titles lacked something - originality, I suppose, I don't know.

Not to put a damper on your parade, but I have to warn you that the economy in FFXI is nothing like WOW. If you liked how it was on WOW, then you're going to be in for a suprise. On the other hand, if you're a resourceful type of player and have infinite patience as well as tons of time to play, then you might be able to weather it all.

Well, welcome and enjoy the game.

[MasterTaco]

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Yep, Welcome to FFXI and Vana'Diel! If you land on Ifrit, look me up

[Plat_Sajack]

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I landed on Kujuta

So far, I like the server - I've already joined a LS and made a few associates.

....Final Fantasy XI owns my soul, as of current. The past few hours I've spent in game have been nothing short of amazing. Albeit, I was a bit perplexed at the default controls, but I soon figured how to customize my keys, so all is well. I'll be using an xbox usb gamepad to play, however.

What really shocks me about FFXI is how smooth it plays, it's just soo gorgeous.

...well, I really want to type more and post some of my first screenshots, however, my body shutting down without my direct consent, so in order to avoid crashing face first into my monitor, I'd better get some rest for my next FFXI gaming session.
/sigh... it was so hard loging off... /cry /tear /sob

[Ghostraven]

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haha i remember those first few days of playing.. welcome to the community!

[WishMaster3K]

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mathias22, it's been a year since i verified my account on this board, but all i can recomend is that you put the information in exactly as you see, cause I got the email instantly. If you wait for even more than 30 minutes, there was a mistype in the information. Just write it down, dobule check, and then try putting the info in, ok?

And welcome to Vana'diel, Plat. I think that SE did a great job with the environments, and it's a rich game overall.

[nanatsu]

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Welcome to the game Plat! Glad you're enjoying it so far ^^

[bikkebakke]

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Yeah, SA still posts here. Still posting bad-ass screenies too.

[Tan'o]

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I landed on Kujuta

So far, I like the server - I've already joined a LS and made a few associates.

....Final Fantasy XI owns my soul, as of current. The past few hours I've spent in game have been nothing short of amazing. Albeit, I was a bit perplexed at the default controls, but I soon figured how to customize my keys, so all is well. I'll be using an xbox usb gamepad to play, however.

What really shocks me about FFXI is how smooth it plays, it's just soo gorgeous.

...well, I really want to type more and post some of my first screenshots, however, my body shutting down without my direct consent, so in order to avoid crashing face first into my monitor, I'd better get some rest for my next FFXI gaming session.
/sigh... it was so hard loging off... /cry /tear /sob

God that first time you log in is magical. Those were some of the best days of my life. Good luck on your adventure. I hope you meet lots of great people. ;3

[ln14jr]

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Well, I've been an anvid Final Fantasy FanBoy since FF7. Since then, I've waited and held off on purchasing FFXI, mainly because I couldn't imagine joining an already established community -

Congradulations!

If you are such a big fan of FF, what took you so long. I bought this game has soon as it was out in NA. I didn't wait for anyone to tell me anything. I already had 2-motivations. It was SE (one of the best rpg creators of all time) and it was FF (one of the best rpg series of all time). What else need be said!

Anyhoo... Welcome to Vana' diel! From here, it only gets better. Enjoy!

[Sky]

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Hello Plat, welcome to the game and to the site. I wish you the best in you adventures. If I may ask, what server did you play EQOA and EQ2 on?