New Additions to Al Zahbi - July Update

[Andromeda]

Originally Posted by Square Enix Development Team

The FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team has put several measures into effect since the release of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc to lessen the congestion in Al Zahbi, including adjustments to Besieged and the introduction of auction house fees and bazaar taxes. The upcoming Mog Locker expansion and the introduction of new features in Aht Urhgan are designed to create a more convenient atmosphere for players. While the effects of these changes may not be immediately visible, we believe that these measures will eventually result in less overcrowding of the new towns.

Mog Locker Expansion
The Mog Locker was introduced for the convenience of players exploring the new areas of Aht Urhgan. In order to preserve in-game balance, the Mog Locker was given an initial capacity of 50 items and limited to use in Al Zahbi. Even more players than expected have begun to use this service, so we decided to eliminate some of the restrictions on the Mog Locker during the next version update.

1. Maximum capacity increased to 60 items
Following the next version update, trading Aht Urhgan currency to Fubruhn in Aht Urhgan Whitegate will allow you to increase your Mog Locker capacity to hold 60 items.

2. Access expanded to areas outside Al Zahbi
You will soon be able to use your Mog Locker in your Mog House from anywhere in Vana'diel after the completion of certain free procedures. However, these procedures will slightly shorten the length of a Mog Locker lease, which costs one Imperial bronze piece to renew. In addition, the remaining time on the current lease will be proportionately reduced. Of course, you can always choose to make your Mog Locker usable only in Al Zahbi once again.

3. Mog Locker lease renewable from any area
In accordance with the Mog Locker access expansion, players will also be able to renew their lease for one Imperial bronze piece from a Mog House at any location.

New Features in Aht Urhgan
After careful consideration of the effects on game balance, the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team has deemed the following features ready for addition to the towns of the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion disc:

1. Chocobo Stables Grand Opening
The chocobo stables in Al Zahbi will finally open for use in the next version update. Players will be able to rent a chocobo in Al Zahbi and ride out into the Wajaom Woodlands. Please note, however that the NPCs at the chocobo stables may be captured during Besieged, disabling chocobo use until their rescue.

2. New NPCs
The following NPCs will be added to the towns of Al Zahbi and Aht Urhgan Whitegate:

-An equipment storage NPC
-A special event item storage NPC
-A weather forecast NPC
-A Pursuivant NPC to transport players to Brenner and Ballista matches

Furthermore, additions will be made to the number of special event items that can be stored.

Al Zahbi has become the new Jeuno, I did not think that it was nearly as bad as Jeuno yet. It is was just that they split the population of adventurers in Jeuno in half and moved them to Al Zahbi. But chocobo stables in there finally are available. I wonder what sort of Auction House fees they are going to add on top of what is already there.

[Usagy]

Actually they lessened the charges to put stuff on Auction House Andromeda, lol. They already did that like a motnh ago, not by much. but it helps.

And yes! More mog lockers stuff and able to open from any city. very nice going SE!

Peace out

[Andromeda]

Well I hardly use the AH in Al Zahbi, and most times I am not farming. I cannot remember the last time I farmed. So I am usually selling my odds and ends from exp parties in Bastok on my mule. I might have my HP in Al Zahbi, but I rarely do any of my business there.

I have HP there. Its nice to use locker for lowbie job gear and cooking gear and use rest for current job. At least thats what I do.

[Andromeda]

Yeah, that is what I use the mog locker for as well. It is too bad that you need the bronze coins for them, I fortunately did a quest that gave me a bunch. But I rarely use it and only when I am leveling something low like you said. It makes it easier so I don't have to go back to the mule for that gear.

[Merlin]

I haven't even gotten the locker yet. I am used to confined space and do just fine with it. The only thing more space does is give me more opportunities to fill it up with crap I don't really need that I think I might use eventually. I do find the gobbiebag quests useful though... since my current job focuses on INT and MND depending on what spells I am using... so switching gear on the fly is quite nice. But that really isn't related... XD

As far as the AH, from what I understood of the change... Al Zahbi is more expensive than Jeuno as far as taxes are concerned. Not by much.. but there is a difference.

Speaking of farming... I need to do that again.. I'm broke again and need some new ringz... O.o

[Usagy]

Having 4 jobs 75 and leveling a fifth one requires quite some space lol. So I'm really loving these mog lockers a lot. And since I farm about 20 spider webs a day it helps to have some space too, luckily those sell almost instantly.

Peace out