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  • The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

    FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone

    It is our pleasure to announce that the proud banners of the Grand Companies of Eorzea will fly come patch 1.18! We would like to take this opportunity to brief adventurers ahead of time regarding the enlistment process and other pertinent particulars. The Grand Companies of Eorzea

    The Grand Companies of Eorzea are a military alliance of nations united in common cause to avert imminent catastrophe from engulfing the realm. There exist three Grand Companies: the Maelstrom, which sails out of Limsa Lominsa; the Order of the Twin Adder, which makes its nest in the Twelveswood; and the Immortal Flames, which burns in the heart of Ul'dah. Adventurers may freely choose the organization to which they would swear allegiance, regardless of nation of origin.
    Company Name City-state Headquarters The Maelstrom Limsa Lominsa Maelstrom Command The Order of the Twin Adder Gridania Adders' Nest The Immortal Flames Ul'dah Hall of Flames


    Enlistment Process

    To enlist with a Grand Company, first make your way to its headquarters, which can be accessed from the host city-state's market wards entrance. Once inside, speak with the recruitment officer and you will be asked to undertake a mission,* the completion of which will earn you induction into the organization as a recruit.
    * Available only to adventurers rank 22 or above.
    As recruits are not yet bound to an organization, adventurers are encouraged to use this opportunity to discover firsthand with which company's ethos they most closely identify.



    Missions and Rewards

    As a recruit, you will be asked to undertake a selection of missions, the completion of which will earn you rich rewards. The nature of the reward will vary based on mission difficulty and your contribution to the organization. Prove your worth by unfailingly completing the tasks assigned, and you will climb the ranks and gain access to all the benefits associated with higher standing.
    Missions for recruits will be available in patch 1.18, with those for higher ranks scheduled to be added in 1.19 and beyond.



    Grand Company Seals

    Completing a mission will earn you an amount in Grand Company Seals commensurate with the difficulty of your assigned task. Each organization issues its own unique type of seal (see below), which serves as a currency of sorts and can be used to redeem myriad useful items.
    • The Maelstrom: Storm Seals
    • The Order of the Twin Adder: Serpent Seals
    • The Immortal Flames: Flame Seals

    * Grand Company Seals are honored only by the organization of issuance.
    Adventurers may check the amount of seals in their possession by selecting Attributes in the main menu, and then clicking the Grand Companies tab.

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    Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

    oh mew! I wonder if the massive larger scale activities will be linked to Grand Companies or be a separate event like instanced raids?

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      Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

      Originally posted by jenova_9 View Post
      oh mew! I wonder if the massive larger scale activities will be linked to Grand Companies or be a separate event like instanced raids?
      I think it's the new dev's team way of fixing what the old one fucked up with the storyline. As it stands, there's zero fighting involved with the main storyline all the way up to 50. Granted, there are fights, but you don't even need to fight. This is their way of fixing that...
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        Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

        Ohhh so the main story will be told through Grand Companies now?

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        • #5
          Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

          Well, I do believe everything is leading up to the Garlean invasion, which the Grand Companies are being revived to combat, so it wouldn't surprise me if they become the vehicle for delivering main plot content.

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            Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

            And I'm still waiting for me copy of XIV.

            Somehow I think they lost it on the mail because I already got all the other things I ordered along with it a week ago. But Amazon split the order for some reason and sent XIV separately.

            Ah well, at least I tried. Too bad digital distribution through Steam is too hi-tech for SE.
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              Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

              But they do it for FFXI, so I don't see why they wouldn't for FFXIV.

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                Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

                Originally posted by Murphie View Post
                But they do it for FFXI, so I don't see why they wouldn't for FFXIV.
                Because the game is still considered Beta. Someone on the GG forums (gay gamer) bought the last copy from their local gamestop. Apparently they aren't going to order anymore -- I'd assume it's the same for most places. Why should SE put the game on Steam when it's not considered gold under the new team?
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                  Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

                  It is precisely because it is considered a Beta that Steam is the obvious solution to enhance distribution and increase revenue while they finish the game.* No packing or shipment expenses and it would make it much easier for people (like me) willing to pay to play beta to do so. Even more so if game shops are going to discontinue the game once their rotten stock is finally gone from their shelves.




                  * And remember it was officially released, even if SE wishes they could go back in time and not release it when they did.
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                    Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

                    Originally posted by Raydeus View Post
                    It is precisely because it is considered a Beta that Steam is the obvious solution to enhance distribution and increase revenue while they finish the game.* No packing or shipment expenses and it would make it much easier for people (like me) willing to pay to play beta to do so. Even more so if game shops are going to discontinue the game once their rotten stock is finally gone from their shelves.




                    * And remember it was officially released, even if SE wishes they could go back in time and not release it when they did.
                    Why would they want to continue to release a game they (the new dev team) don't consider finished? It would further tarnish their reputation as people hop in, see the unfinished game, and leave, bitching about their experiences on forums. It's much better for PR keeping it off of Steam.

                    I also never questioned it being officially released.
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                      Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

                      heh yeah today in shipment at GS, we got a Collectors copy of FFXIV, and StarTrek Online, I bought the StarTrek because it was 12.99.... and I wanted that sweet sweet com badge.
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                      • #12
                        Re: The Grand Companies Are Coming! (07/15/2011)

                        so then when PS3 version is ready, then maybe PC version will be rereleased again, maybe with the subtitle of the first expansion or something to set it apart from the original launch title, mew. And maybe they will like change the colors on the logo to make it seem more new/different.

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