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[FFXIV:ARR] Servers Up!, and surprisingly stable! 7 free days starting 9/4/13

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  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    edited September 2013
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    Yeah, I'm worrying about my crafting classes purely for repairs. I may get in to actually making things at some point, but for now I just care about being able to repair my Paladin gear at high levels without having to grind out gil.

    Don't forget your Rings and Bracelets most likely need goldsmithing!

    Good call, I'll grab Goldsmith tonight.

    Can I just say as someone leveling up 2 Crafting classes and 3 Gathering Classes....It's a big undertaking :(

    But it's a lot of fun so it's all good :D

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  • GnomeTankGnomeTank What the what? Portland, OregonRegistered User regular
    edited September 2013
    Yeah, but this is my type of game in terms of being able to focus on one character. I plan to play this for possibly years. I'm in no rush, but I do have a plan. I mean, I played the same character in WoW for basically seven years (with small breaks to tinker around with max level alts here and there). Focusing all my time and energy in to one character is just something I do, and I love that this game rewards it.

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  • BigityBigity Lubbock, TXRegistered User regular
    edited September 2013
    Made a guy on Famfrit if anyone else makes someone there.

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    Looks like only Famfrit and Lich are open on the NA/EU side for new characters.

    EDIT: And even they have queues.

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  • BlueBlueBlueBlue Registered User regular
    Bigity wrote: »
    Made a guy on Famfrit if anyone else makes someone there.

    Umfrey Souther


    Looks like only Famfrit and Lich are open on the NA/EU side for new characters.

    EDIT: And even they have queues.

    listen up kiddo, back in my day we didn't have queues, we had the 0 on the numpad and that was how we liked it

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  • Banzai5150Banzai5150 Registered User regular
    I blame @Wooden Spoon for talking me into the game, after I talked myself out of it when I found out no Thief/Rogue class. Now that I'm interested, I can't purchase it! I see how you are SE! Well played, well played indeed.

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  • SaboSabo Registered User regular
    BlueBlue wrote: »
    Bigity wrote: »
    Made a guy on Famfrit if anyone else makes someone there.

    Umfrey Souther


    Looks like only Famfrit and Lich are open on the NA/EU side for new characters.

    EDIT: And even they have queues.

    listen up kiddo, back in my day we didn't have queues, we had the 0 on the numpad and that was how we liked it

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  • Toxic PickleToxic Pickle Thash grape! Registered User regular
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    Yeah, but this is my type of game in terms of being able to focus on one character. I plan to play this for possibly years. I'm in no rush, but I do have a plan. I mean, I played the same character in WoW for basically seven years (with small breaks to tinker around with max level alts here and there). Focusing all my time and energy in to one character is just something I do, and I love that this game rewards it.

    Definitely this. In WoW, I built up a network of alts with all the different crafting skills, plus a bank char to centrally store everything in a guild bank (he was a guild of 1). I can basically do the same thing in FFXIV, except all on one character, which makes it all the more awesome except for the part about storing all those mats... I haven't made 20 on any class yet and 3 of 4 inventory bags are already full.

  • mere_immortalmere_immortal So tasty!Registered User regular
    Woooo managed to actually play! Got to 27 and ready to head back to the Walking Sands when I log back on.

    This is probably super subjective but is it worth getting to 50 first then levelling other classes? I'm GLD right now but heard that PLD is the ultimate traditional tank which is the route I'm heading for.

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  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    edited September 2013
    GnomeTank wrote: »
    Yeah, but this is my type of game in terms of being able to focus on one character. I plan to play this for possibly years. I'm in no rush, but I do have a plan. I mean, I played the same character in WoW for basically seven years (with small breaks to tinker around with max level alts here and there). Focusing all my time and energy in to one character is just something I do, and I love that this game rewards it.

    Definitely this. In WoW, I built up a network of alts with all the different crafting skills, plus a bank char to centrally store everything in a guild bank (he was a guild of 1). I can basically do the same thing in FFXIV, except all on one character, which makes it all the more awesome except for the part about storing all those mats... I haven't made 20 on any class yet and 3 of 4 inventory bags are already full.

    You unlock retainers right after you finish the first three dungeons (coincidentally this is right around lvl 20), each retainer has 7 bags and you can have 2 retainers.

    I may or may not have filled up both of my retainers >.>

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  • charrbroiledcharrbroiled 'dis guy Registered User regular
    WHY CAN I NOT STILL JOIN SARGANTAS TO PLAY WITH YOU FINE GENTS?!

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  • JormungandrJormungandr Registered User regular
    Getting world full again on my server just like the last week. Only been trying for 5 minutes or so, but was hoping that things would be better after the maintenance. I'll keep trying. Anybody else running into that today? Had heard nothing but good things about the maintenance, so I was very optimistic coming home from work that today would be the day I'd be able to play.

    It might have just been a false positive from booting the afkers temporarily, and now they're back in. We'll see. Wish me luck. :)

  • chrisnlchrisnl Registered User regular
    Woooo managed to actually play! Got to 27 and ready to head back to the Walking Sands when I log back on.

    This is probably super subjective but is it worth getting to 50 first then levelling other classes? I'm GLD right now but heard that PLD is the ultimate traditional tank which is the route I'm heading for.

    There are some useful cross-class skills, but you will not want to be a straight Gladiator beyond level 30. Being a Paladin instead (the level of your Paladin is based off the level of your Gladiator) is just so much better in every way. Really the Jobs are just so necessary to be an appropriately powerful character. It also doesn't hurt to do various other classes for abilities you want to use.

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  • TofystedethTofystedeth Registered User regular
    I would love for Square to say when they expect the digital download to be available again so I know whether it's worth it to just buy the physical one and have it shipped.

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  • RakeethRakeeth Registered User regular
    Just walked into a gamestop for the first time in 4 years to buy a physical copy. Hope I don't regret this.

  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    edited September 2013
    Yay for quick and dirty flow charts!

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    That's basically how I see things working at the Endgame.

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  • BluecyanBluecyan Buzz.. Buzz Buzz? BUZZ! Buzz buzz BuzzRegistered User regular
    So is it a better idea to save up Leves for higher level stuff and just grind through the lower levels?

    I'm thinking mostly of the crafting/gathering classes since War/Magic can go through FATES/dungeons/quests to level fairly constantly.

  • Banzai5150Banzai5150 Registered User regular
    Just an FYI for other people waiting on the Digital to be sold again, you can apply a -25% coupon and buy it from GMG, when it goes on sale again that is. If that means anything to you, since I'm buying two collectors digital editions I'll take the savings and wait... impatiently but I'll wait. for now.

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  • FreiFrei A French Prometheus Unbound DeadwoodRegistered User regular
    I got a papercut right on the tip of my mouse clicking finger. This is the worst.

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    So uh, apparently Fred Meyer has the game in stock, but it's $25. That makes me think it's the original FF14, not FF14:ARR. Will... will that work? I just need the cd key and can download the client, right?

    ALso: Ran in to take a shower before going down (I have ~3 hours before needing to be on the bus, and it's a 20-30 minute walk to the store) and hey, Monsoon. Maybe someone upstairs is trying to tell me not to go get this...

  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    @KiTA The standard version of the game is $30 from what I understand

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  • TopiaTopia Registered User regular
    Man, you know what? Story quests that require parties are stupid as hell.

    I, as a tank, have been waiting 30 minutes to do Ifrit. Good-fucking-luck to any DPS who only have 1 or 2 hours playtime a day to progress. Yea I know you could ask around if people want to help you, but that shouldn't be required.

    There will come a time where everyone else has done Ifrit except for some new players. Well, have fun waiting. This has to be the worst story mechanic I've ever seen.

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    Arthil wrote: »
    @KiTA The standard version of the game is $30 from what I understand

    Yeah, but not $25. That's what has me weirded out a bit. I guess it should work, since if nothing else I'll get a legacy account out of it?

  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    KiTA wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    @KiTA The standard version of the game is $30 from what I understand

    Yeah, but not $25. That's what has me weirded out a bit. I guess it should work, since if nothing else I'll get a legacy account out of it?

    Just look at the box, it'll have A Realm Reborn on it.

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  • IshtaarIshtaar Fun is underrated. Registered User regular
    Getting world full again on my server just like the last week. Only been trying for 5 minutes or so, but was hoping that things would be better after the maintenance. I'll keep trying. Anybody else running into that today? Had heard nothing but good things about the maintenance, so I was very optimistic coming home from work that today would be the day I'd be able to play.

    It might have just been a false positive from booting the afkers temporarily, and now they're back in. We'll see. Wish me luck. :)
    Had some issues logging in on Cactuar tonight, my buddy still can't get in. I think this server is just super high pop.

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  • SurikoSuriko AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Topia wrote: »
    Man, you know what? Story quests that require parties are stupid as hell.

    I, as a tank, have been waiting 30 minutes to do Ifrit. Good-fucking-luck to any DPS who only have 1 or 2 hours playtime a day to progress. Yea I know you could ask around if people want to help you, but that shouldn't be required.

    There will come a time where everyone else has done Ifrit except for some new players. Well, have fun waiting. This has to be the worst story mechanic I've ever seen.

    Yeah, the duty finder pretty much sucks for DPS. It's one of the only things I dislike about the game. 40 minutes+ to do a mandatory quest, while you're unable to go afk lest you miss the confirmation window, is stupid bullshit.

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    Arthil wrote: »
    KiTA wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    @KiTA The standard version of the game is $30 from what I understand

    Yeah, but not $25. That's what has me weirded out a bit. I guess it should work, since if nothing else I'll get a legacy account out of it?

    Just look at the box, it'll have A Realm Reborn on it.

    Right. If it doesn't, should I pass or would that work?

  • TofystedethTofystedeth Registered User regular
    The closest GameStop to me that has any is 12 miles away. The next closest 2 are tied at 98 miles away. At least according to the website. Gonna call the one in the mall that's on the way home from work and see if they have some or will have some.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    KiTA wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    KiTA wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    @KiTA The standard version of the game is $30 from what I understand

    Yeah, but not $25. That's what has me weirded out a bit. I guess it should work, since if nothing else I'll get a legacy account out of it?

    Just look at the box, it'll have A Realm Reborn on it.

    Right. If it doesn't, should I pass or would that work?

    Not a clue D:

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  • MegaMan001MegaMan001 CRNA Rochester, MNRegistered User regular
    Hey, is this game playable yet? Yea or Nay?

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  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    edited September 2013
    MegaMan001 wrote: »
    Hey, is this game playable yet? Yea or Nay?

    The game has been playable from the get go. If you are asking about the login servers it seems people are getting in, but there are still some waits. I'm curious to see how it does over the next few hours as we should be hitting peak hours as everyone gets home.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    Yea, though can't make a character on the server yet.

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  • RaziaRazia Sword and Shield Registered User regular
    edited September 2013
    Don't seem to be having the best luck getting into the Free Company.

    I guess I'll try again. Silent Wolf on Sarg.

    EDIT: Nevermind, I'm in!

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  • PMAversPMAvers Registered User regular
    Heck yeah, my internet.

    Was getting ready to do the first dungeon with friends and family... and my internet poops the bed after a few pulls.

    Eventually comes back... but I'm getting 3102 when I try to log in again. D:

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  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    edited September 2013
    Arthil wrote: »
    Yea, though can't make a character on the server yet.

    Yeah, I'm thinking it will be that way for at least another day as they fill up the new servers, once they get the new ones to a respectable pop they will probably be less strict on the creation of characters on other servers.
    PMAvers wrote: »
    Heck yeah, my internet.

    Was getting ready to do the first dungeon with friends and family... and my internet poops the bed after a few pulls.

    Eventually comes back... but I'm getting 3102 when I try to log in again. D:

    3102 is the "Character still logged in" error which usually only takes 5 minutes or so to resolve when it's caused by a disconnect. I would say if it takes too much longer than that you might want to put in a support ticket though because there were previous reports of the error being a bit more difficult to resolve on occasion.

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    I really want to confirm this once and for all so I don't keep getting confused about it.

    In the targets filter screen, do I check/tick the boxes to enable the ability to target something, or disable it?

    If I want to make sure I never target cycle between other players, for example, do I check the box associated with that (so it's solid yellow) or uncheck it (so it's blank)?

    I still sometimes cycle through players or NPCs during FATEs, and I've tried both ways in the filter settings. I don't know what's up.

  • Saint JusticeSaint Justice Mercenary Mah-vel Baybee!!!Registered User regular
    My game is scheduled to arrive Friday 9/6/13; By what date do I have to register to get the 7 free days?

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  • KiTAKiTA Registered User regular
    KiTA wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    KiTA wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    @KiTA The standard version of the game is $30 from what I understand

    Yeah, but not $25. That's what has me weirded out a bit. I guess it should work, since if nothing else I'll get a legacy account out of it?

    Just look at the box, it'll have A Realm Reborn on it.

    Right. If it doesn't, should I pass or would that work?

    Got it. Moot point - it was FF14:ARR.

    Delphinidaes
  • DelphinidaesDelphinidaes FFXIV: Delphi Kisaragi Registered User regular
    My game is scheduled to arrive Friday 9/6/13; By what date do I have to register to get the 7 free days?

    No sure but the 7 free days started today, so I would imagine it's for anyone who creates during this time, but regardless of when they create the 7 free days ends next week. Meaning if you create your account next Tuesday you get 1 day.

    That's just my guess though.

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  • TransporterTransporter Registered User regular
    So I logged in the litteral middle of prime time, 6:30 MST.

    No que, no errors, On Sarg.

    So at least one bit of positive news. It seems less the server is shitting itself, and more SE actually controlling the amount of logins this time around.

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  • ultimakayultimakay Registered User regular
    I just put in an application on the guild website but figured I'd post in the thread as well asking for an invite. My characters name is Avry Wright, can invites be sent to offline characters? Cause Im not sure exactly when ill be on next.

    I started in phase 4 and have ACN up to 29 as my main class. I also have PGL, LNC, THM and ARC at 15 along with MRD and CNJ at lvl 8. I might well have an a bit of an indecision problem but at least I'm not being penalized for it! I'm trying to not lvl too many DoH/DoL classes as well but I have a feeling that I will have a lot of crafting in my future.

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