I'm going to give the trial for FFXIV a shot and see if I like it. Though having problems wrapping my head around not using alts lol
I know a few members are also playing it. Any recommended servers or servers with some familiar faces?
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I'm going to give the trial for FFXIV a shot and see if I like it. Though having problems wrapping my head around not using alts lol
I know a few members are also playing it. Any recommended servers or servers with some familiar faces?
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I'm online pretty much daily.
I'm on Cactuar server. It's a very healthy server population and economy wise. I can certainly help you, just look me up in game or PM/post here.
My profile.
As for "alts", you'll soon like the feature and wish other games had the same deal. One character, switch jobs (classes) as you desire. Allows you to not have to keep logging out and in to get your 'tank' or 'healer' or 'caster dps' or 'melee dps' or whatever. You just change your main hand item, which you do via 'gear set' shortcuts.
For anyone else, the game has a FREE trial. Basically, allows you to level up to 35. Well past the "this is how you play" and just as the story really starts to grab you in.
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I thought it was a timed trial? like 2 weeks or something.
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That was removed.
Here are the current 'limitations' on Free Trial:
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- Free Trial Players are not required to purchase licensed software to use the Free Trial.
- One (1) Free Trial account may be registered using a Square Enix account so long as that Square Enix account has not been previously registered with any version of the game.
- Free Trial Players cannot make in-game micro transactions during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players can create only eight ( playable characters, restricted to one (1) playable character per world.
- Free Trial account characters have their level capped at level thirty five (35).
- Free Trial account characters can obtain only a capped amount of in game currency (GIL).
- Free Trial Players cannot use the "shout", "yell" or "tell" in-game chat options during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players cannot access the in-game market board during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players cannot trade items with other players during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players cannot use the Mogletter service during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players cannot hire a retainer character during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players can join a Linkshell if invited, but cannot create a new Linkshell during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players cannot create or join a Free Company during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players can join a party if invited or by using the Duty Finder, but cannot assemble a party during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players cannot login to the Lodestone and or any other game forum during the Free Trial.
- Free Trial Players cannot progress past Floor 10 in the Deep Dungeon during the Free Trial.
Pretty much, in a kupo nut shell, it always you to experiment and give the game a try at your own pace. Quite honestly, you will either be hooked or say it is not for you before you even hit level 35. You will know by level 15-18, when the first duty (i.e. FFXIV dungeon instances) opens up.
If you do like it and want to jump in, get the "Complete Edition", as it includes both Expansions. You should also decide what platform you want to play on. PC or PS4. Note that PC and PS4 players *will* be on the same server, so no worries about that. Additionally, if you start with PC and want to switch to PS4 (or vice versa), you can. However, you will have to re-buy those versions (PC or PS4).
Personally, I'm on the PC as I prefer mouse/keyboard. My friend recently switched to PS4 (but uses mouse/keyboard setup) as he wanted to play on his 60" TV.
Additionally, you do try the trial and decide to play on Cactuar, let me know. And if you get the game, I can send you a friend code so you (and I) can get some swag.
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I'm over on Brynhildr. Sadly all by myself. Well, except I'm in the largest guild there, so not really by myself if you get what I mean.
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Oh nice! I downloaded the trial. Massive FF fan. I did join Cactuar server. So far its been awesome!
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I am on Cactuar as well, Casstian Dawnshadow
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Nice! When I get home from work, I'll shoot you a friend request. You can't join an FC as a trial, but you can check out our FC house in Lavender Beds (ward 1).
And can certainly help with any duty or trials, or crafting stuff.
This you?
I'll shoot you a friend request too.
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Would seriously love to play this game again, as I was a Launch Day player, and I beta-tested the revamp, but I've since lost my hard copy of the game (that had my CD Key), and I can't log into my account because the system says that my security question is wrong (I know what my mother's Maiden name is, SquareENIX...), on top of that, my work schedule (Grave yard shifts) and my biological need for sleep (I am effectively Nocturnal) mean that I don't have the time or the energy to contact customer support...
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Did you have the 1st expansion, Heavensward ($15)? Stormblood, on its own goes for $40.
There is a 'complete collection' (ARR, Heavensward, and Stormblood) bundle that goes for $49. Kind of a savings.
I just played through the ARR again on a new toon (all my other jobs are 69-70) and noticed a lot of small changes. Like a lot of the parts are now voiced. And it's easy to hit 50, well, too easy actually that you'll be pretty much over leveled for the MSQs (and only doing those and the dungeons).
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I guess I cant have friends on trial account
Checked out your FC home looks great!
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I think you can, but both parties need to be online. SE doesn't have the code for offline lookups, hence why they have their lodestone database.
I'll see if I can mail stuff to you. As I know I can mail to offline friends.
I'm usually on from 4-5pm to around 9-9:30pm weeknights (Pacific Time, or -8 GMT).
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Wow, lots of replies Was on the road for business last few days, just got back. Glad to see it won't just be me.
I'll look at creating a char on the Cactuar world as well. Still in Trial so no friends for me, but if I like it, which I think I will, I'll spring for the complete edition to get the expansions.
Spent a few hours on the weekend as an Arcanist as I always like Pet classes, but rerolled as an archer and now going to try a Gladiator, as I want to be a Paladin I think.
Loving the chance to play it out like this and then decide on if you like it. Wish more games had that as a rule.
The no alt thing makes sense and I suspect I'll like it, just hard not to make them
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If you do decide to spring for a copy and sub (even for a month) be *sure* to get a friend code from someone. That way you can take advantage of some "friends only" exclusives.
Like Fist Bump emote, helm item that gives bonus xp up to Level 25, 99 teleport tickets (save/use them for teleports over 400-500), and special currency you can exchange for 50/60 gear or special mounts.
If interested, just PM me an email address and hit the Mogstation to generate a code to be send to you.
Summoner is in a very good spot right now. It's actually my favored class for hitting the high-end raids and doing treasure maps. The added bonus with Arcanist, is that Scholar level is matched. Kind of a two for one deal in leveling. Machinist, Red Mage, Samurai, and Ninja are my other favored ones for the raids.
Keep in mind, when you start, you want to push to 50. As once you hit 50, you unlock Samurai and Red Mage (which start at 50). So you will have three Level 50 classes to press forward with.