FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

[Freelancer]

SE's Twitter:

FF_XIV_EN
Phase 2 of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test ends on August 5th GMT. Stay tuned for Phase 3, commencing mid-August!

Thank you for your continued participation in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test.

Phase 2 of beta testing will come to a close at 17:00 (PDT) on Wednesday, August 4th, with phase 3 (Beta 3) scheduled to begin mid-August.

In Beta 3, we will be adding new classes, new features such as linkshells, and a host of other adjustments and changes based on the feedback we've received thus far. The following is just a selection of what's in store for the next phase of testing.

[System-related]
- Significant adjustments to mouse controls
- Changes to the item menu display and controls for equipping gear
- The implementation of the following features:

• Linkshells
• Text commands
• Auto-complete/auto-translation dictionary
• Player macros

[Event-related]
- Local levequests will once again be available
- A sound effect and on-screen message will accompany the completion of a quest
- Completed quests will be recorded in the quest journal

[Battle-related]
- Changes to animations, effects, and combat speed
- Passive /Active mode will be toggled automatically when speaking to an NPC or locking on to a monster
- Players will be able to select either a single target or an area effect when casting spells
- Adjustments to balance guildleve rewards versus monster strength
- Various adjustments to overall battle balance

Full details will be announced in the Version Update Details section of the Beta Test Site on the day Beta 3 commences. Related updates to the manual will also be posted on the Beta Test Site.

We look forward to your continuing feedback and support.

NOTE: All character data will be deleted at the end of Beta 2.
All character profiles, images, and blogs on the Players' Site will also be deleted at this time.
Testers can continue to provide feedback on the Beta.

Bricklayer caught this, and I thought it deserves its own thread.

[Gyotsha]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

Since the other, more informative thread was closed, I shall just post here!

The updates sound interesting, but I wonder if this is going to be the open beta? Then Kailea won't be able to be able to complain about the NDA. Everyone will have access!

[TheGrandMom]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

I put the information in the op from the other thread.

And Kailea, you were warned about starting shit.

[Kailea]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

Since the other, more informative thread was closed, I shall just post here!

The updates sound interesting, but I wonder if this is going to be the open beta? Then Kailea won't be able to be able to complain about the NDA. Everyone will have access!

it wont be open, SE said a good while back that Open beta will not happen due to time limitations. Now of course that could change, but *shrugs*

and really........some of you trying to flame bait me is just getting sad now.

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I put the information in the op from the other thread.

And Kailea, you were warned about starting shit.

starting shit, I did nothing time time around, I said it in a calm nice manner, and hell its true -.- I asked nicely. Sad when even the moderators start flame baiting.......

[TheGrandMom]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

I am not flame baiting, I'm a moderator giving you a warning since you've already been warned in private but don't listen. You are trying to provoke me though and if you continue you will not like the results.

[Etra]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

............Anyways.

New classes? Probably the ones already listed in the data files that we've known about for awhile.

[Absentia]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

I get this feeling that if Kailea weren't given a beta invite, they'd be one of the first ones thanking Freelancer for the information given.

[TheGrandMom]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

Enough talk about Kailea. This is not a thread about him or his opinions, let's stay on topic, please.

[Kailea]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

I get this feeling that if Kailea weren't given a beta invite, they'd be one of the first ones thanking Freelancer for the information given.

incorrect, I would feel this way even if I was not in beta, I don't want tons of misinformation that would change at a later date when the game is released.

but anyway back on topic, since its here -.-

Auto-complete/auto-translation dictionary

thank god ;p

[Absentia]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

Enough talk about Kailea. This is not a thread about him or his opinions, let's stay on topic, please.

Alrighty! I'm curious as to how linkshells will function in FFXIV. I was a big fan of being able to have multiple linkshells for different occasions in FFXI, so I'd hope that would remain in same form.

[Durahansolo]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

Alrighty! I'm curious as to how linkshells will function in FFXIV. I was a big fan of being able to have multiple linkshells for different occasions in FFXI, so I'd hope that would remain in same form.

Be nice if they didn't take up inventory slots. During my FFXI career I was only in 2 linkshells and they were both social shells. I probably would've had more social shells if they didnt take up inventory space that i needed for crafting.

[Freelancer]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

If a certain individual wants to be a butthurt outcast its his choice.

Regardless, I'm pretty happy about adding linkshells, the game was so effing lonely, and the battle system hindered chating with the few people I got to party with during leves, so yeah I'm psyched about this.

Text commands should make doing things like emotes alot less complicated but what I'm really looking forward to are macros, I'd like to hit 1 button (or 2 at the same time) and perform a number of actions so I can either write to my party or just not drive me insane from clicking 1 a bajilion times a fight.

but what I'm hyped about are these.

Changes to animations, effects, and combat speed YES! give us new fighting/abilities animations!
- Passive /Active mode will be toggled automatically when speaking to an NPC or locking on to a monster YES X2 clicking F to get into battle gets tedious and I found myself staying in active mode for 2-7 battles before I'm forced to go back to passive to regain HP.
- Players will be able to select either a single target or an area effect when casting spells YES X44 needing to stop the flow of battle to target myself before I can click my cure number is effing irritating and can get you killed, thank god they got to that.


SE says that whats above isn't all what they're doing so lets hope they add something awesome.


































like capes.

[Absentia]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

If a certain individual wants to be a butthurt outcast its his choice.

Regardless, I'm pretty happy about adding linkshells, the game was so effing lonely, and the battle system hindered chating with the few people I got to party with during leves, so yeah I'm psyched about this.

Text commands should make doing things like emotes alot less complicated but what I'm really looking forward to are macros, I'd like to hit 1 button (or 2 at the same time) and perform a number of actions so I can either write to my party or just not drive me insane from clicking 1 a bajilion times a fight.

but what I'm hyped about are these.

Changes to animations, effects, and combat speed YES! give us new fighting/abilities animations!
- Passive /Active mode will be toggled automatically when speaking to an NPC or locking on to a monster YES X2 clicking F to get into battle gets tedious and I found myself staying in active mode for 2-7 battles before I'm forced to go back to passive to regain HP.
- Players will be able to select either a single target or an area effect when casting spells YES X44 needing to stop the flow of battle to target myself before I can click my cure number is effing irritating and can get you killed, thank god they got to that.


SE says that whats above isn't all what they're doing so lets hope they add something awesome.





































like capes.

Capes would be nice. I haven't been keeping up with much, but will there be mounts a la WoW, to have permanently to travel around on? Or will we have to buy a rental Chocobo at a stable again? D:

[Balfree]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

If a certain individual wants to be a butthurt outcast its his choice.

Snide comments will get you nowhere.

This "issue" we're having is not just due to kailea's intervetions, the fact that some of you like to perpetuate arguments just doesn't help.

Let's please leave it at that and drop it once and for all?

[TheGrandMom]

Re: FFXIV beta phase 2 ends aug 5, phase 3 otw

In Beta 3, we will be adding new classes,

Meh, I still need to fiddle around with the first batch some more! lol Not enough time in the day!

new features such as linkshells,

Wow, maybe there will actually be more communication and partying now!

• Text commands
• Auto-complete/auto-translation dictionary
• Player macros

Yay text commands! Yay macros! Booo at auto translate....I can wait till retail to see "{Mi'quote}{Hand} {Job}{Yes, please}"

But the macros announcement is SSSSOOOOOOOO wonderful I'm chair dancing!

- Completed quests will be recorded in the quest journal

Was just talking about this in our RPG group so I'm glad this is being implemented.

[Battle-related]
- Changes to animations, effects, and combat speed

Good god I hope the spell animations have more pizzazz.

- Players will be able to select either a single target or an area effect when casting spells

YES!!!

NOTE: All character data will be deleted at the end of Beta 2.

Won't take me long to create my character again since I kept getting glitches with character creation so often that I remade my character over a dozen times. lol I've got that shit memorized!