Final Fantasy XI - somepage.com

Total: 404028104
Today: 2698
Yesterday: 20377

Items: 9505
Mobs: 4024
Recipes: 3285
NPCs: 2066
Quests: 570

Site Updates - July 18, 2005
Posted by: Cuer - Mon Jul 18th, 2005 10:30 pm EDT
A handful of updates here, to get everything cleared out in preparation for the patch. We should have the next news item with new and updated items from the patch here within two hours of the FFXI server restart; we'll be working through the night to get all the items entered. Items Added: Letter From Domien, Overdue Book Notification, Letter to the Consuls (Windurst), Letter to the Consuls (Bastok), Letter to the Consuls (San d'Oria), Red Acidity Tester, Blue Acidity Tester, Palborough Mines Logs, Zeruhn Report, Cave Cherax, Rhinostery Certificate Items Updated: Toad Oil, Scimitar Cactus, Bast Parchment, Kaiserin Cosmetics, Chocobo Bedding, My First Magic Kit, Oak Log, Flax Flower, Mythril Ore, Bird Egg, Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Chestnut Log, Ash Log, Apollo's Ring, Wild Cookie, Acorn Cookie, Map of the Temple of Uggalepih, Map of the Sea Serpent Grotto, Map of the Labyrinth of Onzozo, Map of the Kuftal Tunnel, Map of Hu'Xzoi, Map of Ru'Hmet, Map of the Den of Rancor, Map of the Ru'Aun Gardens, Map of Ifrit's Cauldron, Map of Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba, Map of Al'Taieu, Tathlum Belt, Uggalepih Offering, Unicorn Leggings +1, Unicorn Leggings, Horror Head II, Horror Head, Pumpkin Head II, Pumpkin Head, Treat Staff II, Treat Staff, Trick Staff II, Trick Staff, Black Drop, Onoko Yukata, Lord's Yukata, Lady's Yukata, Omina Yukata, Summer Fan, Festive Fan, Goldfish Bowl, Super Scoop, Thunder Staff, Spirit Masque, Tiny Goldfish, Black Bubble-Eye, Lionhead NPCs Updated: Vuliaie, Denvihr, Albinie, Uli Pehkowa, Your Moogle, Yujuju, Vladinek Mobs Updated: Gordov's Ghost, Gizerl's Ghost, Dervo's Ghost, Triarius IV-XIV, Princeps IV-XLV, Centurio IV-VII, Cemetery Cherry, Falcatus Aranei, Warchief Vatgit, Vrtra, Voluptuous Vivian, Steelfleece Baldarich, Skull of Wrath, Skull of Sloth, Skull of Pride, Skull of Lust, Skull of Greed, Skull of Gluttony, Skull of Envy, Overlord Bakgodek, Pelican, Amikiri, Taxim, Morbolger, Stray Mary, Viscount Morax, Count Bifrons, Baronet Romwe, Baron Vapula, Lich C Magnus, Fodderchief Vokdek, Diabolos, Dread Dragon, Stubborn Dredvodd, Aspidochelone, Nidhogg, Jaggedy-Eared Jack, Vouivre, Aipaloovik, Vodyanoi, Olla Grande, Olla Media, Olla Pequena, Steam Cleaner, Purpleflash Brukdok, Morion Worm, Dark Dragon, Orcish Mesmerizer, Orcish Mesmerizer, Orcish Mesmerizer, Argus, Kappa Bonze, Kappa Biwa, Kappa Akuso, Dragonian Minstrel, Dragonian Berzerker, Capricious Cassie, Awd Goggie, Black Dragon, King Behemoth, Archlich Taber'quoan Quests Updated: The Gobbiebag Part VI, The Gobbiebag Part V, Guest of Hauteur, Early Bird Catches the Bookworm, Beauty and the Galka, Inside the Belly, Indomitable Spirit, The Usual, The Path of the Bard, Eco-Warrior (San d'Oria), Beyond the Sun, The Lost Cardian, Deal With Tenshodo, Curses, Foiled A-Golem!?, Introduction to Teamwork, The Immortal Lu Shang, The Vicasque's Sermon, Tenshodo Membership, A Hard Day's Knight, Shattering Stars, Stamp Hunt, Intermediate Teamwork, The Old Monument, The Eleventh's Hour, In the Mood For Love, In the Name of Science, A Bitter Past, The Return Of The Adventurer, Father Figure, A Squire's Test, Paying Lip Service, The Potential Within, Bugi Soden, Everyone's Grudge, The Holy Crest, Trial by Earth, Blue Ribbon Blues, Your Crystal Ball, Advanced Teamwork, Inspector's Gadget!, Undying Flames, Knocking on Forbidden Doors, Brygid the Stylist Returns, Blade of Evil, A Discerning Eye (San d'Oria), Creepy Crawlies, Fit for a Prince, Borghertz's Vermillion Hands, Save the Clock Tower, The Clockmaster, Toraimarai Turmoil, Brygid, The Stylist, Beadeaux Smog, Welcome to Bastok, Mystery of Darkness Zones Updated: Promyvion - Vahzl, Promyvion - Mea, Promyvion - Holla, Promyvion - Dem, Sacrarium, Phomiuna Aqueducts, Riverne - Site #B01, Riverne - Site #A01, Pso'Xja, Phanauet Channel, Ve'Lugannon Palace, Dynamis - Xarcabard, Dynamis - Windurst, Dynamis - San d'Oria, Dynamis - Jeuno, Dynamis - Beaucedine, Dynamis - Bastok, Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi, The Garden of Ru'Hmet Desynthesis Recipes Added: Rapier, Gold Gauntlets, Acid Dagger Recipes Updated: Plastron, Errant Pigaches, War Beret, Brigandine, Odorous Knife, Seer's Crown Desynthesis Recipes Updated: Gold Buckler, Bone Patas, Gust Claymore, Fly Lure, Silk Headband, Yew Wand BCNMs Updated: Kindred Spirits, Rapid Raptors, Die by the Sword, Undying Promise, Tails of Woe, Steamed Sprouts, Ouryu Cometh, Moa Constrictors, Copycat, Birds of a Feather, Double Dragonian, Wings of Fury Items Drops Added: Scroll of Fire III, Toraimarai Coffer Key, Giant Sheep Meat, Sacrarium Chest Key, Beastman Blood, Counterfeit Gil, Lizard Skin, Nest Chest Key, Coeurl Whisker, Slime Oil, Silver Beastcoin, Bronze Key ENMs Updated: Automaton Assault, Holy Cow, Brothers, Follow the White Rabbit, When Hell Freezes Over Discuss this news item (6 comments)
July 18, 2005 FFXI Patch Notes
Posted by: Cuer - Mon Jul 18th, 2005 11:40 am EDT
[Updated July 19 with Addition] From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 19, 2005 04:30 [PDT] FINAL FANTASY XI Updates (Jul. 19): Addition The following technichal issues have been confirmed and been addressed. [Details] The following known issues regarding fishing have been addressed: -Irregular increases or decreases in the HP of a fishing target when the server is experiencing heavy traffic -The rapid accumulation of fishing "fatigue" under certain conditions Official PlayOnline Announcement ≪July 19, 2005 (JST) Update Details≫ [Event-Related] A new chapter has been added to “Chains of Promathia.” A new quest called “The Fellowship Quest” has been added. Upon completion of this quest, the player will receive an item used to call an NPC. -The NPC may not be called during NPC escort quests, but may be used along with beastmasters’ pets, summoners’ avatars, and dragoons’ wyverns. -The NPC may only be called in certain field areas. -The NPC may fight monsters, gain experience, and level up with the player. -A player fighting with an NPC fellow will receive only 70% of the usual experience points gained for solo battles. -The NPC may be called only when there are less than six members in the player’s group. A party may contain a maximum of three NPC fellows, along with the three players who have called them. -If the NPC’s level exceeds that of the player, its status will be adjusted to match the player’s level. -The NPC’s equipment will occasionally change after fighting several battles. -The NPC will leave if the player: -temporarily logs out to PlayOnline -logs out -enters a different area -is KO’d -All NPCs in a party will leave if the party attempts to increase its total number of players and NPCs to seven. Several new quests have been added, including: -A quest in which the player may acquire headgear that resembles various beastmen -Rematches with mammets and the Mithran sin hunters And more! An NPC that tells the player’s fortune regarding titles and other “elements” has been added in Mhaura. Character title selection has been changed in the following ways: -It now costs less gil to change a player’s title. Also, it now costs no gil at all to check the player’s list of available titles. -The NPC bard that changes player titles will now sing out the player’s title just before changing it. -After changing the player’s title, the NPC bard will sing out the new title. Nearby PCs will also be able to hear the new title. -The player will now have the option to have a random title selected for him or her at no cost once each day (Earth time). -Titles earned by defeating NMs are now available for selection not just at Selbina and Mhaura, but also at Kazham and Rabao. A chocobo riding game has been added. The player must deliver a chocobo from the chocobo stables where the quest was offered to a designated nation. Players are now able to talk to an NPC and check the remaining time until they are able to reenter the battlefield for the ENM quests “Pulling the Strings” and “Automaton Assault.” “Return Ring” and “Homing Ring” have been added to the list of items that may be earned by exchanging conquest points. If a player has completed the quests to get a pair of Mannequin Pumps or a Minstrel’s Dagger but disposed of the item he earned, the player may now reacquire the item at the same place he attained it. Mythril Plate Armor has been added to the list of equipment that may be stored as a key item. A new NPC that will trade items for treasure earned by defeating Lumorian monsters has been added. [Battle-Related] Players are now able to earn experience from monsters of a wider level range than previously possible. Experience points earned by defeating “decent challenge” and “easy prey” monsters will also increase in some instances. Experience chain bonuses in level-restricted areas of Chains of Promathia are now determined by the level of the player while in that area, rather than the player’s actual level. Monster locations have been adjusted, particularly in Chains of Promathia areas. The following areas will be affected: Bibiki Bay, Uleguerand Range, Attohwa Chasm, Newton Movalpolos, Promyvion – Holla, Promyvion – Dem, Promyvion – Mea, Promyvion – Vahzl, Lufaise Meadows, Phomiuna Aqueducts, the Sacrarium, Riverne – Site #A01, Riverne – Site #B01, the Garden of Ru’Hmet, Ro’Maeve, the Boyahda Tree, the Den of Rancor, the Shrine of Ru'Avitau, Kuftal Tunnel The damage and accuracy of a player’s ranged attack are now calculated based on the distance of the player from the monster. This determination varies from weapon to weapon, as does the ideal distance for maximum damage. In addition, the higher the monster’s level is with regard to the player, the less damage will be dealt with a ranged attack. The player’s enmity now decreases when a shadow image created by Utsusemi is absorbed by an attack. Weather will no longer have an effect on the distance a player can be detected for monsters that detect based on the use of magic. Several new notorious monsters have been added. Creatures summoned by monsters (excluding elementals) have had their names changed to “(Monster’s name)’s Avatar” for consistency. The strength of monster techniques has been adjusted, particularly in Chains of Promathia areas. A player who is KO'd, revived, then while still in a weakened state KO'd again will now, after a second reviving, temporarily experience a weakened attack and accuracy loss for magic and ranged attacks. Before the update, a player who fought a monster without using auto-attack would retain his claim on the monster, even if he was KO’d in battle due to poison, etc. This has been fixed so that when the player dies, the monster becomes unclaimed. Before the update, a monster that was claimed by a party or alliance would occasionally go unclaimed when magic or a weapon skill was used on the monster as the monster moved out of range before the magic or weapon skill could strike. [Item-Related] Trading a wijnruit and 99 ninja tools to a certain NPC can now earn the player a toolbag. This item may be gathered in stacks of twelve, essentially increasing the player’s ninja tool inventory capacity twelvefold. New synthesis recipes have been added. Prices at guilds have been changed to reflect the amount of each item the guild currently has in stock. The cost may rise to a maximum of five times the original price. Some of the treasure items earned from notorious monsters in the Boyahda Tree have been changed. The way that the following items are acquired has been changed: Archer Ring, Leaping Boots, Emperor Hairpin, Peacock Charm In addition, players may receive an EX/Rare or EX item with the same attributes from the monsters who previously dropped each of the above items. The effects of the following items have been altered: Poison Potion, Venom Potion, Paralyze Potion, Sleeping Potion, Silencing Potion, Blinding Potion, Vitriol, Instant Warp, Bastok Mines gate glyph, Bastok Markets gate glyph, Port Bastok gate glyph, Eastern San d'Oria gate glyph, Western San d'Oria gate glyph, Northern San d'Oria gate glyph, Windurst Waters gate glyph, Port Windurst gate glyph, Windurst Woods gate glyph, New Year’s gift, Cantarella, Black Drop, Muting Potion, Invitriol, Warp Cudgel, Trick Staff II, Treat Staff II, Teleport ring: Holla, Teleport ring: Dem, Teleport ring: Mea, Teleport ring: Vahzl, Teleport ring: Yhoat, Teleport ring: Altep, Memento Muffler, Gargoyle Boots, Zoolater Hat, Root Sabots, Aries Mantle, Anubis's Knife, Oscar Scarf, Kinkobo, Carpenter's Belt, Blacksmith's Belt, Goldsmith’s Belt, Weaver’s Belt, Tanner’s Belt, Boneworker’s Belt, Alchemist’s Belt, Culinarian’s Belt, Fisherman’s Belt, Counter Earring, Tactical Ring, Wing Gorget, Healing Feather, Spirit Lantern, Astral Pot, Homing Ring, Return Ring, Absorbing Shield, Tavnazian Ring, Ducal Guard's Ring, Maat's Cap, Kingdom Stables Collar, Republic Stables Medal, Federation Stables Scarf, Cursed Beverage, Cursed Soup The item “Timepiece” has been added to the list of special items a player may receive 100 days after participating in the Vana’diel Adventurer Recruitment Program. The following item names have been changed in the English version: Panzer Mask -> Panther Mask Panzer Mask +1 -> Panther Mask +1 Amemit Mantle -> Amemet Mantle Amemit Mantle +1 -> Amemet Mantle +1 The item name “Comet” has been changed to “Little Comet.” An attribute of the following item has been changed: Darksteel Pick +1 Delay:312 -> Delay:303 [System-Related] Region Info may now be viewed from all areas. Messages may no longer be sent using /tell to a player on the user’s blacklist. Along with the introduction of the Fellowship Quest, players may now combine text commands with ≪ft≫ to target their NPC fellows and execute their desired actions. Only the player who called the NPC may target it using ≪ft≫. [Other Content] The following changes have been made to Ballista. -If one side of an official match is low on members, entry into that force is now possible even if a match is already underway. In this case, experience may still be gained if certain conditions are met, just as if the player had entered the match from the start. Also, if a player enters during a match, both forces will receive a message notifying them of the new entry. The player must have the following in order to enter a match already underway: -A Ballista License -Enough gil to enter the match -The minimum level required for the match being played -A player who has just entered an official match or a match in Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba that was already underway will temporarily be placed under “Preparing for Battle” status. -Players may now borrow the key items “Ballista Earring” and “Ballista Band” free of charge from the Pursuivant in Ru’Lude Gardens. Ballista Earring: When in possession of this item, the player will receive information about the next Ballista match and the entry registration time when entering San d’Oria, Bastok, Windurst, or Jeuno from one day prior to the match (Vana’diel time) until the end of the entry period. Ballista Band: When in possession of this item, the player will be given the choice of whether to keep or throw away the first Petra he quarries. Ownership of a Ballista License is not required to borrow the above items. The player may return the items simply by speaking to a Pursuivant. -Players are no longer able to adjust Petra selection settings in Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba. The player will be given the option of what to do with the first Petra quarried only when in possession of the new key item “Ballista Band.” -The following rules have been changed from special rules to standard rules. -Camp locations will change when the number of participants in a match is 40 or less. -The number of Rooks will be reduced to two when there is a significant difference in the number of players on each side. -Players will now receive experience points for participating in an official match. -The system of “Open Entry” for official matches, in which all adventurers were allowed to join the force with the smallest number of participants, has been done away with and replaced by a system called “Temporary Entry,” in which players may join a force regardless of allegiance. However, the player's entry is temporary, and similar to Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba's “Auto-Balance” feature, the players may be redistributed for balance when the match begins. -In Ru'Lude Gardens, the player will be able to view Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba's reservation status. Reservations for the next two days (Earth time) will be shown. -The NPC Tillecoe will now inform the player of the match’s level restriction when a match at Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba is set to allow general participation. -Temporary items will now be distributed at the start of official matches held at the Pashhow Marshlands. -A section of the Ballista rulebook that is read out by the Pursuivant has been changed. -The rate of success for Foe Lullaby and Horde Lullaby has been lowered for players with bard as a support job. -A limit has been imposed on the amount of HP that can be absorbed by Bloody Bolts’ HP Drain effect during Ballista. Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (29 comments)
FINAL FANTASY XI Update (Jul 14)
Posted by: Cuer - Tue Jul 12th, 2005 06:38 am EDT
From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 12, 2005 00:00 [PDT] FINAL FANTASY XI Update (Jul. 14) At the following time, a preliminary version update download will become available for the FINAL FANTASY XI Windows version only. This download will not be accompanied by server maintenance. Usual play may continue for PlayOnline, Tetra Master, and FINAL FANTASY XI. Please note that no changes will occur in the game until the main version update download has been completed later in July. After logging in, please select "Play" and follow the instructions on your screen to begin the download process. Thank you. [Date & Time] Jul. 14, 2005 0:00 (PDT) [Affected Services] FINAL FANTASY XI (Windows version) Downloadable file size: 12 MB Analog modem (56Kbps) users Volume check: 3 minutes Download / Unzip: 47 minutes, 30 seconds Installation: 30 seconds Total: About 51 minutes ADSL (1Mbps) users Average download speed 512Kbps Volume check: 1 minute Download / Unzip: 3 minutes, 30 seconds Installation: 30 seconds Total: About 5 minutes Please note that the above times are for reference only. Download times are dependent upon your individual network environment and may vary from those shown above. Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (0 comments)
PlayOnline Server Maintenance (July 18-19)
Posted by: Cuer - Mon Jul 11th, 2005 11:53 am EDT
(Updated with maintenance time extensions, on July 19.) From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 18, 2005 23:00 [PDT] All Worlds Maintenance Extension (Jul. 18) The scheduled FINAL FANTASY XI server maintenance being conducted right now on all Worlds will be extended until Jul. 19, 2005 2:00 (PDT). We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. [Date & Time] Jul. 18, 2005 8:00 to Jul. 19, 2005 2:00 (PDT) Maintenance completion time may be subject to change. [Affected Services] FINAL FANTASY XI Official PlayOnline Announcement From:PlayOnline Jul. 18, 2005 23:00 [PDT] PlayOnline Server Maintenance Extension (Jul. 18)* The scheduled PlayOnline server maintenance being conducted right now will be extended until Jul. 19, 2005 2:00 (PDT). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. [Date & Time] Jul. 18, 2005 8:00 to Jul. 19, 2005 2:00(PDT) [Details] Server machine upgrades [Effected Services] PlayOnline Official PlayOnline Announcement From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 15, 2005 01:00 [PDT] All Worlds Scheduled Maintenance (Jul. 18) At the following time, we will be performing FINAL FANTASY XI server maintenance on all Worlds. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The client software will also be updated at this time. Once this maintenance is completed, the client update will start automatically after logging back into FINAL FANTASY XI. Please follow the instructions that appear on your screen. You may receive errors such as POL-1160 or POL-0010 during the download process due to heavy server traffic. If you are unable to access the update, we ask that you please wait a while and then try again. For the update details, please refer to "Topics" on the official PlayOnline.com web site (http://www.playonline.com/) which will be available on Jul. 18, 2005. [Affected Period] From Jul. 18, 2005 from 8:00 to Jul. 19, 2005 0:00 (PDT) Maintenance completion time may be subject to change. [Affected Services] FINAL FANTASY XI Official PlayOnline Announcement From:PlayOnline Jul. 15, 2005 07:00 [PDT] PlayOnline Server Maintenance (Jul. 18): Addition During the PlayOnline server maintenance on Jul. 18, we will also be conducting PlayOnline Viewer server maintenance in preparation for a version update. The client software will also be updated at this time. The client update will begin once you log onto PlayOnline. Please follow the instructions that appear on your screen. You may receive errors such as POL-1160 or POL-0010 during the download process due to heavy server traffic. If you are unable to access the update, we ask that you please wait a while and then try again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. [Date & Time] Jul. 18, 2005 8:00 to Jul. 19, 2005 0:00 (PDT) Maintenance completion time may be subject to change. [Affected Services] PlayOnline [Maintenance Details] - My Friend List will be updated so that users will be able to set different personal comments for each handle. - The PlayOnline Viewer message list will be updated so that users will be able to reply to messages in their "Read Messages" list. - A display showing the number of members participating in a group chat will be added. - A Friend List function that allows users to send messages simultaneously to multiple friends will be added. - A "Q&A Search" shortcut will be added to the Active Handle Information screen. - The handle name and portrait currently being used will now be displayed in the Active Handle Information screen. - The maximum number of attachments to one PlayOnline mail will be increased to 10 files. We have also undertaken other operations not necessarily detailed in this news item. Official PlayOnline Announcement From:PlayOnline Jul. 11, 2005 08:00 [PDT] PlayOnline Server Maintenance (Jul. 18)* At the following time we will be conducting PlayOnline server maintenance. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XI and Tetra Master will be unavailable. The "Friend List Plus" feature, accessible from the official PlayOnline homepage (http://www.playonline.com/) will be unavailable as well. During those hours, we will also be conducting server maintenance for FINAL FANTASY XI in preparation for the upcoming version update. Please refer to the Information section for more details. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. [Date & Time] Jul. 18, 8:00 to Jul. 19, 0:00 (PDT) *Maintenance completion time may be subject to change. [Maintenance Details] Server upgrades [Affected Services] PlayOnline Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (7 comments)
PlayOnline Development News - July 2005
Posted by: Cuer - Mon Jul 11th, 2005 08:50 am EDT
From the Official FFXI Site (July 15): Promathia's Story Finally Unchained! Chains of Promathia's story will reach its stunning climax in the next version update! Click here to view images of the area where the grand finale will occur! Exciting new adventures await those with the bravery to take on Promathia's greatest challenge! From the Official FFXI Site (July 13): Effortless Title Selection and More! The next version update will introduce a new fortune-telling NPC and changes to the character title selection system! The next version update will introduce changes to the character title selection system and reveal a new NPC fortuneteller. New Character Title Selection System -Currently, when using the services of an NPC bard to change your title, you must pay gil to receive a list of earned titles that you can select from. However, in the next version update, you may see your list of titles without paying. It will still cost gil to change your title, but the price will be lowered. -After altering your character's title, the surrounding adventurers will be notified by a /say message announcing the change. -Players will now have the option to have one of their titles selected randomly for free once each day (Earth time). New NPC Fortuneteller -A new NPC will tell the player's fortune regarding character titles and other "elements." Keep checking this site for the newest information regarding the version update in mid-July! From the Official FFXI Site (July 11): Win a Friend with the Fellowship Quest! Have you ever wished an NPC would come to your aid in battle? Well, wish no further, because the next version update will allow you to do exactly that! All you need is to complete the new "Fellowship Quest" to receive a special item. This item will let you call an NPC to accompany you on your adventures! The Fellowship Quest will be added in the next version update. After completing the quest, you will receive an item that will allow you to call an NPC to come to your aid! Adventure together, defeat fearsome monsters together, and gain experience together! That's right--your NPC friend can also gain experience and level up alongside you! After you've fought a few battles together, your ally might show up wearing new gear the next time you call for it! This new feature will open up the excitement of Vana'diel like never before! The next version update coming in mid-July is full of new adventures and features designed to maximize your enjoyment in Vana'diel. Keep your eyes peeled for more information! Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (20 comments)
PlayOnline: FINAL FANTASY XI Update (Jul 7)
Posted by: Cuer - Thu Jul 07th, 2005 09:11 am EDT
From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 7, 2005 04:15 [PDT] FINAL FANTASY XI Update (Jul. 7) At the following time, we performed a FINAL FANTASY XI (Windows version) update as further measures along with those of July 5 against third-party software. Also, our development team is currently working on further solutions for mid-July to disable the usage of such third-party software. *The client software was updated at this time. The client update will begin once you connect to FINAL FANTASY XI. Please follow the instructions that appear on your screen. [Date & Time] Jul. 7, 2005 3:30 (PDT) [Affected Services] FINAL FANTASY XI (Windows) Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (3 comments)
PlayOnline: Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign Ends July 13th!
Posted by: Cuer - Wed Jul 06th, 2005 04:39 am EDT
From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 5, 2005 20:00 [PDT] "Return Home to Vana'diel" Campaign Ends July 13th! The limited-time Return Home to Vana'diel campaign Part I and Part II will be ending as of 16:00(PDT) on Jul. 13th. During the last few days of the campaign, you may experience a delay in accessing the web site due to high traffic. Please consider the timing of your request to avoid delays. [Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign Web Site] http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/campaign/wcb/ [Notice Upon Applying for the Campaign] You will need following information upon applying for the Return Home to Vana'diel campaign. Please have this information ready prior to applying. [Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign Part I] - PlayOnline ID or Registration Code - Registered name - PlayOnline registration information (Date of Birth, phone number, ZIP code) - Email address that can be reached (Cellphone email address not accepted) [Return Home to Vana'diel Part II] - PlayOnline ID - PlayOnline password - Registration Code - Email address that can be reached (Cellphone email address not accepted) If any of the necessary information listed above are lost, please contact the PlayOnline Information Center below. PlayOnline Information Center (858) 790-7529 (PLAY) Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time https://secure.playonline.com/supportus/ Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (2 comments)
PlayOnline: Square Enix Policy Concerning Third-Party Tool Use, POL Update
Posted by: Cuer - Tue Jul 05th, 2005 03:37 pm EDT
From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 5, 2005 07:00 [PDT] Square Enix Policy Concerning Third-Party Tool Use We have recently discovered some of our players to be using third-party "hacking" tools to move their characters instantaneously around dungeons and battlefields alike. In FINAL FANTASY XI, the use of any software or hardware not provided by or approved by Square Enix is strictly prohibited. While we make no specific official announcements regularly to this effect, we do in fact implement a variety of devices to counter such behavior with each version update, and we duly punish any and all players we find to be using such tools. In today's version update, we implemented counter-measures to address the irregular movement described above. We can and will take further action as necessary against players caught using similar tools in the future as well. Thank you for your cooperation, and thank you again for playing FINAL FANTASY XI. Official PlayOnline Announcement From:FINAL FANTASY XI Jul. 5, 2005 05:20 [PDT] FINAL FANTASY XI Update (Jul. 5) At the following time, we performed a FINAL FANTASY XI(Windows) version update. This update was not accompanied by server maintenance. Usual play may continue for FINAL FANTASY XI. Thank you. *The client software was updated at this time. The client update will begin once you connect to FINAL FANTASY XI. Please follow the instructions that appear on your screen. [Date & Time] Since Jul. 5, 2005 4:30 (PDT) [Affected Services] FINAL FANTASY XI(Windows) [Important Update Details] -Implemented measures against third-party software. Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (2 comments)
PlayOnline: Development News - July 2005
Posted by: Cuer - Mon Jul 04th, 2005 05:11 am EDT
From the Official FFXI Site (July 7): Changes to Experience Acquisition in the July Version Update Changes to EXP chains in level-restricted areas as well as adjustments to the level range of EXP-yielding monsters are on their way in the next version update! The next version update will bring the following changes: -Chain Bonuses in Level-Restricted Areas Currently, when fighting in level-restricted Chains of Promathia areas, EXP chain bonuses are determined by a player's actual level. However, after the version update, bonuses will be determined by the player's level within the area. This means adventurers will soon be able to earn extra EXP by defeating multiple enemies that are "even match" or higher, just as if the player was fighting in a regular area. -Slight Adjustments in Experience Acquisition The player will soon be able to earn experience from monsters of a slightly wider level range than previously possible. As a result, experience points earned by defeating "decent challenge" and "easy prey" monsters will slightly increase. Check the FINAL FANTASY XI main page for more information as it is released! Official PlayOnline Announcement From the Official FFXI Site (July 4): Ballista Revamped! The next version update will bring additions and changes to the current Ballista rules. In mid-July, Ballista will undergo a series of rule alterations and additions. -If one side of an official match is low on members, entry into that force will be possible even if a match is already underway. In this case, experience may still be gained if certain conditions are met, just as if the player had entered the match from the start. -In the past, special rules have been adapted for Ballista matches. These include a special rule that adjusts the location of the two camps when the number of participants in a match is less than 40, and reduces the number of Rooks to two when there is a significant difference in the number of players on each side. Another rule allows each player to receive experience points for participating in an official match. Following the version update, these two methods of play will lose their status as special rules and become the norm for Ballista matches. -The current system of "Open Entry" for official matches, in which all adventurers are allowed to join the force with the smallest number of participants, will be done away with and replaced by a system called "Temporary Entry," in which players may join a force regardless of allegiance. However, the player's entry will be temporary, and similar to Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba's "Auto-Balance" feature, the players may be redistributed for balance when the match begins. -In Ru'Lude Gardens, the player will be able to view Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba's reservation status. -The player will no longer be able to adjust Petra selection settings in Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba, but when in possession of the new key item "Ballista Band," the player will be given the option of what to do with the first Petra quarried in Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba and official Ballista matches. *The Ballista Band may not be used during Ballista Royale. The FINAL FANTASY XI main page is frequently updated with news regarding mid-July's version update. Please check often for more exciting information! Official PlayOnline Announcement Discuss this news item (1 comments)
Site Updates - July 1, 2005
Posted by: Cuer - Fri Jul 01st, 2005 05:29 pm EDT
A massive update here, adding map images across the site, icons for all items, a new NM guide, background info to the site, and more! We have teamed up with Vana'diel Atlas to provide detailed map images throughout the ffxi.somepage.com site. Vana'diel Atlas is the best site for the map images of zones in FFXI, and we are proud to work with them to bring a copy of their excellent maps here. Every area map in the game is now reflected on the zone pages, with display options for the standard zone map, NM info, and Chest & Coffer load locations. The vast majority of NMs found in the mob database display specific maps for their spawn locations. A handful of NPCs also have maps showing their location. Icons have been added to the item display. These are taken from the FFXI data files, and are the icons displayed at the Auction House or when examining an item in inventory. Every item in the database now has it's appropriate icon; a check was done at the same time, to make sure that no items in the game were missing from the item database. A slew of new and updated guides went in: A new Notorious Monsters (NM) Hunting Guide has been added, providing info about NMs in general, and a list of interesting NMs and other mobs worth hunting. Combined with the maps added to nearly all the NMs, the site now features an easy way to see at a glance the drops from FFXI's most dangerous monsters, as well as complete info about how to find them. An overview of the history and management of ffxi.somepage.com can be found in the new About ffxi.somepage.com article. The Map Item Acquisition Guide was updated with more map info for all zones that have maps. The Fantasy XI Resource Repository was updated with new and updated links for every area of FFXI. The Chests & Coffers Guide was recently updated with further information about these troves of treasure. All zones with chests and coffers now have maps with their load locations, as well. Every zone in the database was updated with a new field: Search Name. This is the name used when utilizing the /search command in FFXI. All characters in a specific zone can be displayed this way; to search for everyone in Horutoto Inner Ruins, the command /sea InHorutoto can be used. Note that the search names are not case-sensitive; they are displayed as stored internally in the FFXI client, but either case can be used. Updates were made to the display of a number of pages: the pages for zones, mobs, NPCs, and items all received tweaks. The item database was updated in a large fashion internally; if any info is missing that was previously displayed, please leave feedback to let us know. Items Added: Map of Al'Taieu, Map of Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba, Map of the Garden of Ru'Hmet, Map of the Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi, Ornamented Scroll, Manaclipper Multi-ticket, Altepa Moonpebble, Prismatic Fragment, Moongate Pass, Torn-Out Pages Items Updated: Grapnel, Timeless Hourglass, Map of Al'Taieu, Feather Collar +1, Feather Collar, Dainslaif, Ballista Banner, Sluice Surveyer Mark I, Tutelary, Totsukanotsurugi, Tabarzin +1, Muketsu +1, Femina Subligar, Vir Subligar, Olive Flower, Wonder Kaftan, Tsahyan Mask, Rattling Egg, Royal Bookshelf NPCs Added: Laa Mozi, Ghoo Pakya, Rukususu, Trino-Samarino NPCs Updated: Haggleblix, Lootblox, Antiqix, Nomad Moogle, Nomad Moogle, Nomad Moogle, Joulet, Komulili, Machu-Kuchu, Pattsu-Yabittsu, Tonona, Trino-Samarino, Antreneau Mobs Added: Mimic Mobs Updated: Gola Tlugvi, Ulagohvsdi Tlugvi, Goga Tlugvi, Gilagoge Tlugvi, Trompe L'Oeil, Moblin Gurneyman, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Mimic, Cailleach Bheur, Mokumokuren, Kappa Akuso, Kappa Biwa, Kappa Bonze, Megapod Megalops, Beet Leafhopper, Guardian Treant, Isonade, Greenman, Keeper of Halidom, Eldhrimnir, Water Leaper, Vaa Huja the Erudite, Huu Xalmo the Savage, Climbpix Highrise, Lioumere, Picklix Longindex, Moxnix Nightgoggle, Doglix Muttsnout, Barakbok, Gavotvut, Three-Eyed Prozpuz, One-Eyed Gwajboj, Bilopdop, Miser Murphy, Gargoyle-Kappa, Gargoyle-Iota, Gargoyle-Mu, Gargoyle-Lambda, Ni'Ghu Nestfender, Gambilox Wanderling, Wandering Ghost, Forger, Bodach, Dark Spark, Girtablulu, Maharaja, Baronial Bat, Kettenkaefer, Stolas, Bloody Coffin, Seiryu, Byakko, Suzaku, Genbu, Kirin, Gration, Amaltheia, Cancer, Bomb Queen, Bubbly Bernie, Hakutaku, Mischievous Micholas, Ashmaker Gotblut, Woodland Sage, Bisque-heeled Sunberry, Shadow Eye, Shadow Dragon, Chaos Elemental, Boreal Tiger, Boreal Hound, Boreal Coeurl, Zipacna, Aspidochelone, Adamantoise, Valkurm Emperor, Golden Bat, Jormungand, Geush Urvan, Bonnacon, Oni Carcass, Girtab, Tonberry Kinq, Sozu Terberry, Sozu Sarberry, Sozu Rogberry, Manipulator, Habetrot, Death from Above, Crimson-toothed Pawberry, Flauros, Serpopard Ishtar, Ullikummi, Mother Globe, Faust, Zuug the Shoreleaper, Yarr the Pearleyed, Wuur the Sandcomber, Worr the Clawfisted, Voll the Sharkfinned, Seww the Squidlimbed, Sea Hog, Qull the Shellbuster, Pahh the Gullcaller, Ocean Sahagin, Novv the Whitehearted, Namtar, Mouu the Waverider, Masan, Fyuu the Seabellow, Denn the Orcavoiced, Coral Sahagin, Charybdis, Abyss Sahagin, Roc, Deadly Dodo, Tom Tit Tat, Spiny Spipi, Jaggedy-Eared Jack, Bigmouth Billy, Simurgh, Silk Caterpillar, Drooling Daisy, Black Triple Stars, Nightmare Vase, Imdugud, Boroka, Carmine Dobsonfly, Aiatar, Giant Scorpion, Cave Scorpion, Bat Eye, Za'Dha Adamantking, Ruby Quadav, Diamond Quadav, Adaman Quadav, Tribunus VII-I, Triarius X-XV, Sagittarius X-XIII, Sabotender Bailarina, Sabotender Bailarin, Proconsul XII, Nussnacker, Hastatus XI-XII, Diamond Daig, Centurio X-I, Antican Tribunus, Antican Proconsul, Antican Praetor, Antican Praefectus, Antican Magister, Antican Legatus, Antican Consul, Trickster Kinetix, Provoker, Deviator, Coveter, Cerebrator, Satiator, Minotaur, Tres Duendes, Vodyanoi, Stubborn Dredvodd, Jolly Green, Bloodpool Vorax, Zi'Ghi Boneeater, No'Mho Crimsonarmor, Scimitar Scorpion, Mine Scorpion, Bu'Ghi Howlblade, Stroper Chyme, Stroper, Slash Pine, Napalm, Morbolger, Bugbear Strongman, Swashstox Beadblinker, Overlord Bakgodek, Orcish Warlord, Orcish Overlord, Orcish Hexspinner, Upyri, Odqan, Waraxe Beak, Daggerclaw Dracos, Leech King, Argus, Zoredonite, Padfoot, Megalobugard, Soulstealer Skullnix, Peg Powler, Ose, Narasimha, Mysticmaker Profblix, Lord of Onzozo, Hellion, Tumbling Truffle, Lumbering Lambert, Bloodtear Baldurf, Yowie, Sabotender Mariachi, Phantom Worm, Pelican, Guivre, Bloodthirster Madkix, Arachne, Amemet, Jammer Leech, Falcatus Aranei, Dame Blanche, Cargo Crab Colin, Stray Mary, Steelfleece Baldarich, Rampaging Ram, Vrtra, Spook, Rock Eater, Goblin Gruel, Crypt Ghost, Cemetery Cherry, Panzer Percival, King Arthro, Vouivre, Tyrannic Tunnok, Lindwurm, Foreseer Oramix, Ash Dragon, Doppelganger Gog, Doppelganger Dio, Bomb King, Magicked Bones, Balloon, Wyvernpoacher Drachlox, Ungur, Taxim, Goblinsaviour Heronox, Bune, Baobhan Sith, Amikiri, Leaping Lizzy, Stinging Sophie, Wounded Wurfel, Smothered Schmidt, Pulverized Pfeffer, Juggler Hecatomb, Foul Meat, Crushed Krause, Burned Bergman, Asphyxiated Amsel, Zhuu Buxu the Silent, Vuu Puqu the Beguiler, Juu Duzu the Whirlwind, Hoo Mjuu the Torrent, Eyy Mon the Ironbreaker, Thousandarm Deshuglesh, Orcish Wallbreacher, Orcish Stonelauncher, Orcish Barricader, Skewer Sam, Serket, Old Two-Wings, Hundredscar Hajwaj, Western Shadow, Southern Shadow, Northern Shadow, Goliath, Eastern Shadow, Capricious Cassie, Skull of Wrath, Skull of Sloth, Skull of Pride, Skull of Lust, Skull of Greed, Skull of Gluttony, Skull of Envy, Lich C Magnus, Anemone, Nidhogg, Fafnir, Tonberry Tracker, Tonberry Pontifex, Tonberry Decapitator, Tawny-fingered Mugberry, Sozu Bliberry, Ogama, Friar Rush, Celeste-eyed Tozberry, Carmine-tailed Janberry, Bistre-Hearted Malberry, Pallas, Porphyrion, Mimas, Ixtab, Enkelados, Alkyoneus, Rhoitos, Rhoikos, Polybotes, Ophion, Ogygos, Eurytos, Hippolytos, Eurymedon, Epialtes, Tigerbane Bakdak, Steelbiter Gudrud, Poisonhand Gnadgad, Orcish Firebelcher, Morbol, Hawkeyed Dnatbat, Dirtyhanded Gochakzuk, Geyser Lizard, Queen Crawler, Puroboros, Matron Crawler, Guardian Crawler, Guardian Crawler, Drone Crawler, Drone Crawler, Awd Goggie, Viscount Morax, Count Bifrons, Baronet Romwe, Baron Vapula, Marquis Amon, Marquis Allocen, Grand Duke Batyn, Duke Haborym, Yagudo Templar, Yagudo High Priest, Yagudo Avatar, Yaa Haqa the Profane, Tzee Xicu the Manifest, Quu Domi the Gallant, Ooze, Moo Ouzi the Swiftblade, Mee Deggi the Punisher, Frostmane, Helldiver, Boburimboo, Voluptuous Vivian, Unut, Leshonki, Ellyllon, Aquarius, Ancient Goobbue, Shii, Sewer Syrup, Phanduron the Condemned, Manes, Drexerion the Condemned, Arioch, Intulo, King Behemoth, Behemoth, Nue, Gargantua, Mythril Quadav, Ooze, Zo'Khu Blackcloud, Go'Bhu Gascon, Ge'Dha Evileye, Ga'Bhu Unvanquished, Da'Dha Hundredmask, Bi'Gho Headtaker, De'Vyu Headhunter, Tottering Toby, Lumber Jack, Ahtu, Xolotl, Tiamat, Citipati, Cactuar Cantautor, Dune Widow, Ouryu Quests Added: A Reputation in Ruins Quests Updated: The Competition, The Rivalry, Curses, Foiled A-Golem!?, Recollections, The Root of the Problem, Fear Of Flying, Signed in Blood, Everyone's Grudging, In the Mood For Love, The Old Lady, Elder Memories Zones Added: Diorama Abdhaljs-Ghelsba Zones Updated: Spire of Vahzl, Spire of Holla, Spire of Mea, Spire of Dem, Airship Between Jeuno & Windurst, Airship Between Jeuno & San d'Oria, Airship Between Jeuno & Bastok, Airship Between Jeuno & Kazham, Boneyard Gully, Mine Shaft #2716, Monarch Linn, The Shrouded Maw, Bearclaw Pinnacle, Heavens Tower, Ferry Between Mhaura & Selbina, Cloister of Storms, Cloister of Gales, Throne Room, Balga's Dais, Horlais Peak, Stellar Fulcrum, La'Loff Ampitheater, Celestial Nexus, Chamber of Oracles, Cloister of Tremors, Waughroon Shrine, Cloister of Frost, Qu'Bia Arena, Sacrificial Chamber, Cloister of Tides, Cloister of Flames, Dynamis - Xarcabard, Dynamis - Windurst, Dynamis - San d'Oria, Dynamis - Jeuno, Dynamis - Beaucedine, Dynamis - Bastok, Ru'Lude Gardens, Jeuno Upper, Jeuno Port, Jeuno Lower, Windurst Woods, Windurst Waters, Windurst Walls, Windurst Port, Metalworks, Bastok Port, Bastok Mines, San d'Oria South, San d'Oria Port, San d'Oria North, Chateau d'Oraguille, Manaclipper, Phanauet Channel, Sealion's Den, The Garden of Ru'Hmet, Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi, Al'Taieu, Riverne - Site #A01, Riverne - Site #B01, Sacrarium, Phomiuna Aqueducts, Tavnazian Safehold, Misareaux Coast, Lufaise Meadows, Promyvion - Vahzl, Promyvion - Mea, Promyvion - Dem, Promyvion - Holla, Newton Movalpolos, Oldton Movalpolos, Pso'Xja, Attohwa Chasm, Uleguerand Range, Bibiki Bay - Purgonorgo Isle, Bibiki Bay, Carpenters' Landing, Shrine of Ru'Avitau, Ve'Lugannon Palace, Ru'Aun Gardens, Den of Rancor, Temple of Uggalepih, Ifrit's Cauldron, Yhoator Jungle, Yuhtunga Jungle, Sea Serpent Grotto, Norg, Kazham, Quicksand Caves, Rabao, Altepa Western Desert, Altepa Eastern Desert, Ro'Maeve, Dragon's Aery, Boyahda Tree, Sanctuary of Zi'Tah, Hall of the Gods, Gustav Tunnel, Valley of Sorrows, Cape Teriggan, Kuftal Tunnel, Qufim Island, Delkfutt's Upper Tower, Delkfutt's Middle Tower, Delkfutt's Lower Tower, Behemoth's Dominion, Ranguemont Pass, Beaucedine Glacier, Fei'Yin, Castle Zvahl Keep, Castle Zvahl Baileys, Xarcabard, Davoi, Eldieme Necropolis, Batallia Downs, Jugner Forest, Meriphataud Mountains, Altar Room, Castle Oztroja, Garlaige Citadel, Sauromugue Champaign, Pashhow Marshlands, Qulun Dome, Crawlers' Nest, Rolanberry Fields, Selbina, Ordelle's Caves, Gusgen Mines, Valkurm Dunes, La Theine Plateau, Konschtat Highlands, Labyrinth of Onzozo, Mhaura, Buburimu Peninsula, Tahrongi Canyon, Maze of Shakhrami, Giddeus, Full Moon Fountain, Toraimarai Canal, Horutoto Inner Ruins, Horutoto Outer Ruins, Sarutabaruta West, Sarutabaruta East, Korroloka Tunnel, Dangruf Wadi, Zeruhn Mines, Palborough Mines, Gustaberg South, Gustaberg North, Ghelsba Outpost, Yughott Grotto, Fort Ghelsba, King Ranperre's Tomb, Bostaunieux Oubliette, Ronfaure West, Ronfaure East, Monastic Cavern, Beadeaux, Bastok Markets Spells Updated: Kurayami: Ni Desynthesis Recipes Added: Heater Shield, Water Tank, Rasetsu Samue, Carapace Mittens, Hickory Shield, Vir Subligar, Femina Subligar, Misericorde Recipes Updated: Boiled Cockatrice, Wise Cap, Scorpion Harness, Wise Gloves, Shade Tights, Brass Dagger, Meat Jerky, Bloody Aketon, Chasuble, Tathlum, Tachi, Rasetsu Samue, Ivory Sickle, Adargas, Powder Boots, Leather Pouch, Clothespole, Pescatora, Plastron, Black Sallet Desynthesis Recipes Updated: Composite Fishing Rod, Rasetsu Samue, Frost Shield, Chain Mittens, Elite Beret, Fish Scale Shield, Himantes, Brass Mask, Moonring Blade BCNMs Updated: Moa Constrictors, Seasons Greetings, Prehistoric Pigeons, The Scarlet King, Contaminated Colosseum, Operation Desert Swarm, Eye of the Storm, Horns of War Items Drops Added: Mercury, Red Mage's Testimony, Scroll of Thundaga III, Dried Mugwort, Siren's Hair, Pamtam Kelp, Bastore Sardine, Pso'Xja Chest Key, Unlit Lantern, Eastern Paper, Counterfeit Gil, Nyumomo Doll, Gold Beastcoin, Ve'Lugannon Coffer Key, Toraimarai Coffer Key, Uggalepih Coffer Key, Grotto Coffer Key, Ru'Aun Coffer Key, Quicksand Coffer Key, Newton Coffer Key, Davoi Coffer Key, Kuftal Coffer Key, Cauldron Coffer Key, Garlaige Coffer Key, Eldieme Coffer Key, Den Coffer Key, Zvahl Coffer Key, Oztroja Coffer Key, Boyahda Coffer Key, Beadeaux Coffer Key, Nest Coffer Key, Herbal Broth, Fish Broth, Tree Sap, Moblin Helm, Scroll of Valor Minuet IV, Malboro Vine, Scroll of Stonega III, Goblin Armor, Goblin Mask, Lizard Tail, Gigas Socks, Maple Shield ENMs Updated: Fire in the Sky Discuss this news item (3 comments)

<< More Recent News 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Older News >>

Sponsors

Order: Final Fantasy XI Online: Wings of the Goddess Expansion Pack (PC)(PS2)(XBOX 360)

somepage.com privacy policy