FFXIV Q/A?

[Takelli]

Is there a website that has a Q/A for questions such as "How do you target party members?", or can we start out own?

I noticed that there isn't a Q and A for that kind of stuff.

So, I am starting this off....

How do you target party members? I am guessing that the Function buttons won't work like they did since the max party members are 15 at this time.

I know this is Beta, and could change, but it would be nice to know how game mechanics in the game work...

[Durahansolo]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

inb4 Kailea says: "Go to beta site"

[Takelli]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

inb4 Kailea says: "Go to beta site"

Lol yea... Not everyone can access the Beta site...

[Estya LeGhoneun]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

Open beta text command list, placeholders and text emotes :D - FFXIVCore.com - Final Fantasy XIV Fansite

[TheGrandMom]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

For those of you at work:

Text Commands
Entering a text command starting with the “/” key allows players to change equipment, use abilities, perform emotes and various other actions.
*During the Beta Test, the following text commands can be used.

/? /[command_name] Gives a detailed explanation of specified command. Abbreviations can be used.
If a command name is incomplete or does not exist, similar commands will be listed.
* All names used with these commands must be one word, or in quotation marks.
/say(/s) [mes.] Sends a message to all PCs within a small radius.

The message will not be displayed if a PC has their [Say] chat filter turned on.
/shout(/sh) [mes.] Sends a message to all PCs within a large radius.

The message will not be displayed if a PC has their [Shout] chat filter　turned on.
/tell(/t) [PC_name] [mes.] Sends a message to a specific PC within the same World.

This message cannot be seen by any other players.
/party(/p) [mes.] Sends a message to all members of your current party, regardless of their location.
/linkshell(/l) [mes.] Sends a message to all members of your active linkshell, regardless of their location.
/echo(/e) [mes.] Displays a message that only you can see.

/chatmode [chat mode] Set the default chat mode.
>>Example:
/chatmode party
(Changes default chat mode to party chat.)
The default mode will be deactivated after a single message if it is set to Shout.
When setting the default mode to Tell, you are still required to enter the recipient PC's name.
If no chat mode is specified, the current default setting will be displayed.

/action(/ac) [subcommand] [action name] [target] Uses an action on a specified target.
This cannot be used with actions you have not yet learned, or when restricted by other factors.
>>Subcommands:
main Use main hand action.
off Use off hand action.

/areaofeffect(/aoe) [subcommand] Toggle between area of effect and single target cast modes.
>>Subcommands:
on Enable areas of effect, disabling single target casting.
off Disable areas of effect, enabling single target casting.
Toggle between area of effect and single target cast modes when no subcommand is specified.

/battlemode(/bm) [subcommand] Toggles between active and passive mode.
>>Subcommands:
on Switch to active mode.
off Switch to passive mode.
Toggle between active and passive mode when no subcommand is specified.

/battleregimen(/br) [subcommand] Toggles between Battle Regimen and active mode.
>>Subcommands:
on Switch to Battle Regimen mode.
off Switch to active mode.
Toggle between Battle Regimen and active mode when no subcommand is specified.

/marking(/enemysign) [number (1-8)] [target] Set an enemy sign on the specified target. Select the type of sign using a number from 1 to 8.
>>Example:
/enemysign 1
(Set sign type 1 on target.)
/targetpc Targets the closest PC within a certain radius.
/targetnpc Targets the closest NPC or monster within a certain radius.
/lockon Locks on to a target.
Reenter the command to toggle the lock off.
/automove Continues walking/running in the current direction you are moving.
Move in the opposite direction to cancel.
/wait [wait time] A macro command for adjusting the pause between commands.
A wait time amount of 1 equals one second.
The maximum wait time allowed is 60.
If the wait time amount is over 60, it will be counted as 0.
/recast [action name] Displays time remaining until the specified action can be used again.
/item [item name] [target name] Uses an item on the specified target.
Cannot be used with items that are not in your inventory, or when restricted by other factors.

/equipaction(/eaction) [slot] [action name] [subcommand] Equips an action to a specified slot.
If an action name is omitted, the action currently equipped to that slot will be removed. Basic class actions cannot be removed. Slots are designated by the numbers 1-30.
>>Subcommds:
main Set to main hand.
off Set to off hand. If a subcommand is omitted, the action will be equipped to the appropriate hand.
Actions usable in either hand will be equipped to the main hand.
>>Example:
/equipaction 10 Provoke
(Equips Provoke to action slot 10.)

/equip [slot] [item name] Equips an item to a specified slot.
If an item name is omitted, the item currently equipped to that slot will be unequipped.
>>Gear Slots: main, off, thrown, bag, pouch, head, neck, l.ear, r.ear, body, shirt, hands, l.index, r.index, l.ring, r.ring, l.wrist r.wrist, waist, legs, garment, feet

/partycmd(/pcmd) [subcommand] Executes various party commands.
>>Subcommands:
add Invite targeted PC to your party.
leave Leave your current party.
oust [name] Oust a PC from your party.
disband Dissolve your current party.

/join Accepts a party invite.
/decline Declines a party invite.

/names [subcommand] Turns all name displays on/off.
>>Subcommands:
on Turn names on.
off Turn names off.
Toggle on and off when no subcommand is specified.

/away Changes your online status to Away.
Your status icon will change.
/logout Begins the logout process.
/clock Displays the current time.
/check [target name] Checks the specified target.
/loot Opens your Loot List.
/friendlist(/flist) Opens your Friend List.
/blacklist(/blist) Displays your blacklist.
/map Opens the current area map.
/supportdesk(/helpdesk) Opens the Help Desk menu.
/shadow [subcommand] Toggle the display of character shadows.

>>Subcommands:
on Enable character shadows.
off Disable character shadows.
Toggle between enabled and disabled modes when no subcommand is specified.

/dusteffect(/dust) [subcommand] Toggle the display of graphic effects left by characters feet.
>>Subcommands:
on Enable effects made by feet.
off Disable effects made by feet.
Toggle between enabled and disabled modes when no subcommand is specified.

/physics [subcommand] Toggle realistic physics effects.
>>Subcommands:
on Enable realistic physics effects.
off Disable realistic physics effects.
Toggle between enabled and disabled modes when no subcommand is specified.

/profanity [subcommand] Toggle the profane language filter.
>>Subcommands:
on Enable the language filter.
off Disable the language filter.
Toggle between enabling and disabling modes when no subcommand is specified.

/scrollingbatttletext(/sbt) [subcommand] Toggle the display of damage and other combat information.
>>Subcommands:
on Enable graphic combat text.
off Disable graphic combat text.
Toggle between enabled and disabled modes when no subcommand is specified.

/extendeddraw(/edraw) [subcommand] Extend the range at which graphics are drawn.
>>Subcommands:
on Enable extended drawing.
off Disable extended drawing.
Toggle between enabled and disabled modes when no subcommand is specified.

Emotes
/emote(/em) [mes.] Sends your PC name and message as an emote within a [Say] radius.
This message will not be displayed if a PC has their [Emotes] chat filter turned on.
/sit [subcommand]
Certain emotes have special sitting equivalents.
Also sits your character in a chair if the chair is nearby.

>>Subcommands:
on Switch to a sitting position.
off Switch to standing position.
Toggle between sitting and standing when no subcommand is specified.
/surprised Act surprised.
/angry Be angry.
/furious Be furious.
/blush Blush with embarrassment.
/bow Perform a bow
/cheer Cheer enthusiastically.
/clap Applaud.
/beckon Make a beckoning motion.
/comfort Make a consoling gesture.
/cry Break into tears.
/dance Start dancing.
/doubt Appear doubtful.
/doze Start dozing off.
/fume Express disappointment./td>
/goodbye Bid farewell.
/wave Wave your hand.
/meh Act disinterested.
/joy Express joy.
/kneel Kneel in respect.
/chuckle Chuckle in amusement.
/laugh Burst out laughing.
/lookout Scan the area.
/me Motion to yourself.
/no Disagree.
/deny Strongly disagree.
/panic Start to panic.
/point Point at something.
/poke Make a poking gesture.
/congratulation Offer congratulations.
/psych Psych yourself up.
/salute Perform a salute.
/shocked Act shocked.
/shrug Shrug.
/rally Give encouragement.
/soothe Make a comforting gesture.
/stagger Stagger for a moment.
/stretch Stretch.
/sulk Wallow in self-pity.
/think Become lost in thought.
/upset Express disgust.
/welcome Make a welcoming gesture.
/yes Nod in approval.
/thumbsup Strongly agree.
/examineself Admire yourself.

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Placeholders
The following placeholder commands are also available.
The only commands that can be used to designate targets are <t>, <me>, and <st>.
<r>, <p0> through <p14>, and <lastst> will display the respective name in the chat log, but cannot be used to designate targets.

<hp> Displays current HP and maximum HP.
Example: 150/200/td>
<hpp> Displays current HP as a percentage.
Example: 75%
<mp> Displays current MP and maximum MP.
Example: 75/100
<mpp> Displays current MP as a percentage.
Example: 75%
<tp> Displays current TP.
Example: 3000
<t> Displays current target name.
<me> Displays your character's name.
<r> Displays name of most recent /tell sender.
<p0> Party Member 0. Displays your character's name
<p1> Party Member 1. Displays name of first party member in list
<p2> Party Member 2. Displays name of second party member in list.
<p3> Party Member 3. Displays name of third party member in list.
<p4> Party Member 4. Displays name of fourth party member in list.
<p5> Party Member 5. Displays name of fifth party member in list.
<p6> Party Member 6. Displays name of sixth party member in list.
<p7> Party Member 7. Displays name of seventh party member in list.
<p8> Party Member 8. Displays name of eighth party member in list.
<p9> Party Member 9. Displays name of ninth party member in list.
<p10> Party Member 10. Displays name of tenth party member in list.
<p11> Party Member 11. Displays name of eleventh party member in list.
<p12> Party Member 12. Displays name of twelfth party member in list.
<p13> Party Member 13. Displays name of thirteenth party member in list.
<p14> Party Member 14. Displays name of fourteenth party member in list.
<st> Subtarget
<lastst> Displays name of last subtarget.
<sign0> Signal 0
<sign1> Signal 1
<sign2> Signal 2
<sign3> Signal 3
<sign4> Signal 4
<sign5> Signal 5
<sign6> Signal 6
<sign7> Signal 7

[Takelli]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

So... No /stnpc, or /stpc? Damn... I loved those commands in FFXI, made healing and enfeebling so much easier!

[Malacite]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

So for the /aoe command, do you have to do that every freaking time, or will that set it to a default?

I found it extremely annoying playing Conjurer that I was unable to default my spells to single-target.

[Kailea]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

So for the /aoe command, do you have to do that every freaking time, or will that set it to a default?

I found it extremely annoying playing Conjurer that I was unable to default my spells to single-target.

I would guess that its best used in macros, so single target would be on your hot bar, and AOE would be a macro.

[Aeni]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

I hope to Twelve that they add more chat options. Right now, having to type someone's first AND last name in order to REPLY to them in chat is annoying and frustrating. Especially if I wanted to tell those gel sellers named Gfhrusyfsr Adksrisksls to stop bothering me

[Takelli]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

I hope to Twelve that they add more chat options. Right now, having to type someone's first AND last name in order to REPLY to them in chat is annoying and frustrating. Especially if I wanted to tell those gel sellers named Gfhrusyfsr Adksrisksls to stop bothering me

I hope that you can use the "Ctrl+R" to reply to tells like FFXI. Also, the gil sellers, use bots so that's why they never respond to your tells.

[Yygdrasil]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

Although there's still no /follow command, it's atill easy enough to hitch a ride with someone else headed in the same direction... assmuming you're close enough to them to start of course. If you lock on to a player and simply engage auto-run, you'll follow them.

Of course... if they're running through the forest outside Gridania... there are no guarentees that they won't cut a corner too hard leave you glitching behind a rock... but for those of us from FFXI... it's nothing we haven't experienced before.

To save myself on the Anima, I've commonly used this method to get back and forth from Gridania to the surrounding camps without a problem.

[Raydeus]

Re: FFXIV Q/A?

People should charge for that service.