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    Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/2007)


    In the upcoming version update, we plan on introducing the next segment of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan missions, as well as a number of new features and improvements that will make your life in Vana'diel more enjoyable than ever before!
    Check out today's Topics for a preview of some of the changes.


    New Missions

    In the next version update, we will be continuing the Treasures of Aht Urhgan missions where they left off in the October update. The next installment will include the appearance of new monsters, the four Mamool Ja overlords, the mysterious Dark Rider, and many other surprises you won't want to miss!



    Merit Points

    A new graphic effect will be added that will let surrounding players know when you have gained a merit point. Also, you will be able to switch between experience point mode and limit point mode in any area, not just your Mog House.

    *You will not be able to switch modes while under a level restriction (such as in a battlefield or during an Assault mission), or when participating in Besieged.

    *Allocation of merit points will still only be possible within your Mog House.



    Item Storage and Card Cases

    The NPC who stores certain equipment sets will begin accepting relic-level armor in the upcoming version update. Also, the arrow-bundling NPC has expanded her wares to include cases that allow you to carry 99 corsair cards as one item.



    Map Marking

    The next update will see the appearance of an NPC that will mark your magical maps to make it easier to find those special NPCs, such as the minstrel of melodies, and the item storage NPCs.


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    Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

    I didn't fall out of my chair, but I see a couple nice additions there. I can think of at least one person who'll be happy to hear about card bundling.

    lol @ the merit up graphics. If they're anywhere as flashy as the level-up graphic, Bhaflau is gonna look like it's raining glitter and tinfoil year-round.
    lagolakshmi on Guildwork :: Lago Aletheia on Lodestone

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    • #3
      Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

      Originally posted by Taskmage View Post
      lol @ the merit up graphics. If they're anywhere as flashy as the level-up graphic, Bhaflau is gonna look like it's raining glitter and tinfoil year-round.
      More like Mount Zhalym with all the blms there. >.>;

      I do like the addition with odin though. Maybe we'll actually be able to take him on, instead of becoming victim to "death" in random places.
      ~~~BLM SAM RNG NIN PLD~~~

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      • #4
        Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

        Being able to change from exp to merits anywhere is gonna rock. Takes about 10mins to go change if your in Caederva or Bhaflua, even long in Mt Zhalym but thats still half a merit already missed.
        75 Mnk Sam | 70 Drk | 40 Blm | 37 Nin Rng Thf War
        Woodworking 91.9+2
        ZM:Complete CoP:Complete ToAU:27

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        • #5
          Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

          The upgrade to armor storage is what has me psyched. In addition to Relic armors, I wonder if they plan to include other 70+ armors as well.

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          • #6
            Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

            Meh I just keep xp capped, so I've never ever switched modes.
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            • #7
              Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

              The way things go for me.

              Merit party, cap off xp, get a few merits, all happy.

              Go to Dynamis/Salvage/otherthingwhereInormallyendupdyingonce

              After event finishes "let's do xyz ENM"

              Climb mountain in Ulu Range, ski down, get my key item, get up as far as Jorm think "alksdjfhasijhlkjabaliurwe I'm on xp"

              Waste about 3k xp/merit points.


              Originally posted by Aksannyi
              "As a RDM, it should irk you to the depths of your soul when a mob had the audacity to buff itself in front of you."

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              • #8
                Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                Originally posted by Raydeus View Post
                Meh I just keep xp capped, so I've never ever switched modes.
                Word, Raydeus... word.
                I know fellas who switch to Merit mode as soon as they hit 75, or come close to capping, switch to Merits, then complain when they get their butts handed to them and de-level. Capping out exp and moving to Merits has been the easiest way to ensure I don't lose my level.

                And besides, I simply love seeing my name in blue when my exp is capped out. :D

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                • #9
                  Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                  The merit addition disappointed me =/


                  Soon as I saw it mentioned I immediately thought the following;

                  1) BLU/COR/PUP Category II merits! yay!
                  2) Maybe SE will finally let us have our points back for retracting a merit


                  alas, no such luck. Still, these additions are nice, but not to the extent SE made them out to be >.>
                  new features and improvements that will make your life in Vana'diel more enjoyable than ever before!
                  That's a pretty damn big endorsement right there. I'm assuming it's referring to the update as a whole and not just this little tidbit. Let's get serious SE ^^b
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                  • #10
                    Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                    Actually, in a way, I will be glad to see the graphics for merit point gained. I'm generally so busy in a merit party, I have had parties where I have come out with 3/4 merit points and not known when the hell I have got them.


                    Originally posted by Aksannyi
                    "As a RDM, it should irk you to the depths of your soul when a mob had the audacity to buff itself in front of you."

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                    • #11
                      Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                      Originally posted by Hantz View Post
                      Map Marking

                      The next update will see the appearance of an NPC that will mark your magical maps to make it easier to find those special NPCs, such as the minstrel of melodies, and the item storage NPCs.
                      Could it be that SE has finally figured out a way to make use of green map markers for something other than the Adventurers Coupon NPC? {Shock}!
                      Lyonheart
                      lvl 75 WAR, 75 BST, 75 BLM, 75 NIN, 47 SCH
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                      • #12
                        Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                        They use the green markers for the Chocobo Hot and Cold game.
                        75 Mnk Sam | 70 Drk | 40 Blm | 37 Nin Rng Thf War
                        Woodworking 91.9+2
                        ZM:Complete CoP:Complete ToAU:27

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                        • #13
                          Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                          I was wondering about the green markers for the longest time. It's about damn time they did something with them!
                          "I have a forebrain, my ability to abstract thoughts allow for all kinds of things" - Red Mage 8-Bit theater

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                          • #14
                            Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                            Also, the arrow-bundling NPC has expanded her wares to include cases that allow you to carry 99 corsair cards as one item.
                            /cheer

                            The ability to set to merit mode is appreciated, but anyone with a lick of sense would just leave it in EXP mode to keep their jobs capped and earn merits right after the cap.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Upcoming Version Update Details (02/14/07)

                              Like I said before, the problem comes with the ENMs. I leave myself on xp mode all the time, I like not getting close to delevelling, but if I have died a couple of times, and forget to change before an ENM (which isn't that difficult to do if you are heading to an ENM at 11pm or later) then watching over 3k lost xp is galling.


                              Originally posted by Aksannyi
                              "As a RDM, it should irk you to the depths of your soul when a mob had the audacity to buff itself in front of you."

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