Updates and Maintenance Notice

**Andromeda** · 02-13-2005, 08:02 AM

Well after talking with Fuzz, I got a News, Events, Updates section placed on the website for FFXI specifically. So any thing new that SE announces related to FFXI I will be putting it up there for everyone to see. So minor things that tend not to be post worth things here will definitely be found there. So check it out from time to time. It will be updated as often as I learn things from SE. I even cover server maintenance, so it will become a important part of the website.

~~Andromeda the Kitty~~

**Dawezy** · 02-21-2005, 04:37 PM

On the 23rd (or after, I think, bleh) they will be applying these updates;

Quote:

- New Chains of Promathia missions will be added.
- The new region "Lumoria" and the new area "Al'Taieu" will become accessible.
- Many new quests centered in the Chains of Promathia areas will be added.
- Major improvements will be made to the fishing system.
- Bargain-priced multi-tickets for barges and manaclippers will become available.
- New routes and times will be introduced for Carpenters' Landing barges.
- Mannequins will become available for purchase.
- An NPC that will store artifact armor as a key item will be introduced.
- The limit for adjusting existing abilities using Merit Points will be raised.
- Additional categories will become available for the use of Merit Points.
- Shields will reduce the amount of damage taken instead of negating all damage.
- The white magic spell Banish will inflict more damage on undead monsters.
- The white magic spell Banish III will become available.
- A new job trait for white mages will be added.
- A new job trait for samurais will be added.
- Logging will become possible in the Misareaux Coast.
- Logging results in the Lufaise Meadows will be adjusted.
- There will be additions and changes to some of the items required to fulfill guild contracts.
- A new key item called "Alchemic Ensorcellment" will become available for purchase with alchemy guild points.
- The number of guild points required to purchase the key item Anima Synthesis will be reduced.
- The number of categories available for search comments will be expanded.
- NPC chat filter settings will be refined.
- Various other fixes.

*More details of this version update will be made available on Feb 23, 2005.

News Article

I also read into that Merit System, in one respect its a bit unfair that you can only use it at Level 75, but the range of abilities you can get hands on is yum.. as I'll list below.

Warrior: "Save Ability", "Triple Attack", "Endure"
Monk: "Counter Kick", "Chakra Effect Up", "Concentration"
White Mage: "Divine Guidance", "Clear Mind V"
Black Mage: "Elemental Guidance", "Clear Mind V"
Red Mage: "Save Ability", "Pierce", "Fast Cast IV"
Thief: "Thief Mastery", "Treasure Hunter III", "Rapid Shot"
Paladin: "Enmity Up", "Additional Bash", "Pysical Defense Up V"
Dark Knight: 'Weapon Knowledge', 'Weapon Drain', 'Physical Attack Up V'
Beastmaster: "Beast's Heart", "Auto-Regen"
Bard: "Fast Cast", "Weapon Aspir"
Ranger: "Pointer", "Movement Speed Up", "Rapid Shot II"
Samurai: "Fast Draw", "God's Eye", "Glutton"
Ninja: "Knowledge of Ninja Tools", "Knowledge of Weapons", "Double"
Dragoon: 'Wyvern Movement Speed Up", "Wyvern Physical Attack Up", "Wyvern Healing HP Up"*
Summoner: "Save MP", "Auto-Refresh II", "Conserve MP"
*The Dragoon's new ability is found to unbalance the game sevearly, and therefore will only be introduced in the next major update.

Source - MithraPride

Edit this into your post If you feel the need to, Andro. Otherwise we could make this into a News Article "Discussion" thread of the sort.

**Andromeda** · 02-21-2005, 04:59 PM

You beat me to the punch Dawezy. I was heading over to Playonline right now when I was just checking new posts. So yeah I'll be hitting up another post on the news. Once the update is out. I'll archive all the updates and combine them into one large piece.

Though it in part falls under server maintenance. But since the second part of the info you have about Traits is not confirmed by Playonline's site and people on allakhazam are uncertain about this as well. I will treat this a rumor, until proven otherwise.

Thanks Dawezy.

If you feel so inclind we can chat about the news.

~~Andromeda~~

OmegaGear · 02-21-2005, 10:48 PM

Oh, wow... PLD got the lamest traits ever... And DRG's stuff is unfair? RNGs get friggin movement speed up and they say DRG is unfair? No one ever wants a DRG, and now they don't even get their 75 traits with everyone else? GAY!

Skai · 02-21-2005, 11:28 PM

Wow. I mean wow. I'm much interested in WAR. Like... Triple Attack. Sexy man, sexy indeed.

As for RNG... man, they got a lot of increase movement speed equipments already. There's Strider Boots and Crimson Cuisses. Lame. >:3

And yeah, I'm also interested in what are the descriptions to the abilities for SAM. Fast Draw? God's Eye and Glutton? Sounds cool but mysterious in a way.

**Andromeda** · 02-21-2005, 11:42 PM

If they are real, then yeah Paladins got screwed. Just not fair, Paladins need something that makes them as good as a Ninja so that when you have a decision PLD or NIN, you aren't always saying NIN. In normal party situations its like NIN all the time if you can.

Bard traits sound nice. I am a Bard currently, so who knows.

~~Andromeda the Kitty~~

DragonHeart · 03-15-2005, 03:38 AM

Well...at least I'll have a super-powered Wyvern. ^^; Seriously though, I wish they would give us something more useful than that. I can see the use of having more powerful healing breaths, especially when soloing, but...all the traits listed there are for my wyvern. ;_;

It would be great if instead of increased wyvern movement speed DRG could get an upgrade to our Accuracy Bonus trait. Almost every other class gets an upgrade to a current trait...I don't see why we don't.

And for the record I have no idea why they found DRG traits unbalance the game. -.- Quite the opposite I would think, since we're kind of the underdogs in Vana'Diel. Maybe SE knows something we don't.

~DragonHeart~

Omni · 03-15-2005, 05:49 PM

I think DRGs should get something like what the MNKs get with their knuckles. Polearms for DRGs should have like a lower delay. Because if they did, they would gather TP faster and allow for easier hate-bouncing with a DRG as a SATA partner.

I for one am all for the Treasure Hunter III. I think if you have the patience to get a THF to 75, you deserve a little somethin-somethin.

Also, I don't think having a better Wyvern is THAT much of an unbalance. It's good to have a little buddy that can watch your back. Because DRG/WHM is... silly.

**Andromeda** · 09-04-2005, 04:46 PM

All Worlds Maintenance (Sep. 4)

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.

We ask that those players who were scheduled to enter Dynamis at the time of the maintenance wait until it is over before entering. Please note that we do not guarantee any items that may be lost during the period of the maintenance.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

[Affected Period]
Sep. 4, 2005 from 12:00 to 15:00 (PDT)
*Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.

From:FINAL FANTASY XI
Sep. 4, 2005 14:00 [PDT]

All Worlds Maintenance Completed (Sep. 4)

The FINAL FANTASY XI server maintenance scheduled to end on Sept. 4, 2005 15:00(PDT) is now complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

[Date & Time]
Sept. 4, 2005 from 12:00 to 14:00 (PDT)

**Andromeda** · 09-04-2005, 04:47 PM

From:FINAL FANTASY XI
Sep. 3, 2005 22:07 [PDT]

All Worlds Login Difficulties (Sep. 3)

Currently we are experiencing login difficulties with FINAL FANTASY XI. The issue is currently being addressed, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.

[Date & Time]
From Sep. 3, 2005 21:40 (PDT)

[Details]
Login difficulties with FINAL FANTASY XI
Search function and auction house unavailable.

From:FINAL FANTASY XI
Sep. 3, 2005 22:40 [PDT]

All Worlds Login Recovery Notice (Sep. 3)

At the following time, some players experienced technical difficulties with FINAL FANTASY XI while logging in and out. This issue has now been resolved.
We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused.

[Affected Period]
Sep. 3, 2005 from 21:40 to 22:10 (PDT)

[Details]
Difficulty logging in or out of FINAL FANTASY XI
Search function and auction house unavailable.

**Andromeda** · 09-04-2005, 04:48 PM

From:FINAL FANTASY XI
Sep. 4, 2005 05:15 [PDT]

All Worlds Login Difficulties (Sep. 4)

Currently we are experiencing login difficulties with FINAL FANTASY XI. The issue is currently being addressed, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.

[Date & Time]
From Sep. 4, 2005 5:00 (PDT)

[Details]
Login difficulties with FINAL FANTASY XI
Search function and auction house unavailable.

From:FINAL FANTASY XI
Sep. 4, 2005 09:15 [PDT]

All World Login Recovery (Sep. 4)

We have experienced login difficulties with FINAL FANTASY XI during the time shown below. We have confirmed that this is due to a continuous DDoS attack from anonymous third parties. The recovery process is now complete but we will continue to investigate and maintain best service possible.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.

[Date & Time]
Sept. 4, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 (PDT)

[Details]
Difficulties logging into FINAL FANTASY XI
Auction House and Search Function in all world were unavailable

**Andromeda** · 09-04-2005, 04:49 PM

Vana'diel Tribune II No.10 Edition Released

The contents of the No.10 edition are as follows:

Prince Trion's Moonlight Meetings
Maina & Gawaoda -The Wide World of Vana'diel-
Crafting a Living -Goldsmithing-
Vana'diel Profiles Doggvdegg, Harbinger of Disaster
Aly's Escapades Day 4: Sunbreeze Festival
Fishing: The "Other" Sport

We have updated the Personals Board with dozens of comments contributed by adventurers from all over the world.
(The Personals Board system is currently in the beta testing phase.)

The Vana'diel Tribune II can be accessed from the following:
- From Extras in PlayOnline Viewer
- FINAL FANTASY XI Compendium
- From inside your Mog House in FINAL FANTASY XI
- Vana'diel Tribune on the official website of
Final Fantasy XI(http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/)