when I asked you that day, you said you didn't like the servers to be separated & didn't want to be in japan server because of language barrier with Japanese.

you are 1.0 player. you get ARR for free, right?

so there's no risk for you even if the game sucks later.

This post has been edited by nwk: Jun 27 2013, 04:14 PM

ARR PC version is free for all 1.0 players.

PS3 version is not free.

Here is a post from Producer/Director to update you on the status of fixes for the PS3 version.



http://forum.square-enix.com/ARR-Test/thre...5788#post835788

For those who are curious about the game & didn't get into the beta, check out this game play video.

Square Enix has given permission to Yogcast to put this on youtube.

Developers' Commentary video about PlayStation 3 User Interface.

Square Enix just announced with a press release that registrations for the beta of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn have surpassed the one million mark.

To celebrate the achievement an illustration by Lead Character Designer Akihiko Yoshida has been released.



In addition to that, the publisher also announced that to reward players for their support, custom themes will be released for Windows and PS3 at a later time.

http://www.dualshockers.com/2013/07/01/fin...and-ps3-themes/

at first it will be a bit confusing, but once you get use to it, there is no problem.

there is also filters you can set to the targeting system. for example, if you are healer you can set the targeting system so that it only targets the players in your party & not monsters.

This post has been edited by nwk: Jul 2 2013, 07:39 PM

we are now at the last test stage of phase 3 & we don't know when phase 4 will actually begin, but rumours are saying that it will start in August.

Letter from the Producer, XLVII (07/02/2013)



http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/62652

Get your Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta keys here:

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/41680...born-beta-keys/

Square Enix just released two new videos of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, that will be released on PC and PS3 on August the 27th and on PS4 next year.

The first trailer showcases a seven minute-long tour of the world of Eorzea, putting beautiful vistas from the PC version in comparison with the PS3 version. The second stars Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida and Community Manager Toshio Murouchi as they explain the Duty Finder, which is the game’s own version of a cross server group finder.

We already knew that Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII will have a costume themed on the gear of the Miqo’te race from Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida promised that he’d think about a way to “return the favor”. Today, during a special stage event at Japan Expo in Paris he did just that, announcing that the upcoming MMORPG will include a special questline that will star Lightning herself.

That’s not all, as female characters will be able to wear Lightning’s costume, while males will get their hands on Snow’s. Several weapons from Final Fantasy XIII will also make an appearance.







http://www.dualshockers.com/2013/07/04/fin...over-fans-rage/

no love for snow.

btw, are you in the beta?

when the beta goes to phase 4 next month, it will be open to everyone.

you might want to try it out for yourself during that time.

if there are no critical problems with the game, your character & progress will be carried over when the game launches.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Test HotFixes (Jul. 4)
We have resolved the issues listed below.

-Cases where the server will go down when logging out or forcing quit.
-Cases where the server will go down during specific circumstances relating to Guildleve.
-The screen will freeze and be unable to proceed.(Only in PlayStation3 version)
*We are resolving the certain situations that we were able to confirm.
-When logging in again within an instance, the chat for Linkshell/Free Company cannot be done properly.
-When the party leader is the first to leave during an instance, the Limit Break Gauge for the party leader remains, and Limit Break is possible.
-When on a Chocobo Porter and when the player goes into an instance dungeon because of a party member, the use of Actions and Battle cannot be preformed properly.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ARR-Test/thre...tFixes-(Jul.-4)

Beta Test Phase 3 Schedule (07/08/2013)

The testing schedule is detailed below.

•Dates and Times

July 10, 2013 (Wednesday), 2:00 a.m. to July 15 (Monday), 2:00 a.m. (PDT)
July 10, 2013 (Wednesday), 9:00 a.m. to July 15 (Monday), 9:00 a.m. (GMT)


Beta test phase 3 will conclude on Monday, July 15th.


•Character Data From Beta Test Phase 3
All character data will be deleted at the end of beta test phase 3. Although character data from Version 1.0 will also be deleted, data from the final save on October 31, 2012 will be transferred again at the beginning of beta test phase 4.


•The Beta Test Phase 3 Client
The client for beta test phase 3 cannot be used for beta test phase 4 or official service. Please delete the client at the end of this beta test phase.


•Character Appearance Data
Character appearance data saved during beta test phase 3 can be used when creating a character during beta test phase 4 and official service. Those who wish to use their appearance data should not delete the following folder:

•PlayStation®3
(From "XMB") Game → Saved Data Utility (PS3TM)

* Save data cannot be used after phase 4, and can safely be deleted.
Those who do not intend to use character appearance data from beta test phase 3 may delete this folder. However, windows users should please note this folder also contains screenshots. Please move any screenshots you wish to save to a separate location before deleting this folder.


•Linking Square Enix Accounts to Sony Entertainment Network Accounts
Square Enix accounts linked to Sony Entertainment Network accounts during beta test phase 3 will be unlinked at the end of testing.


•Beta Test Phase 4
Details on the beta test phase 4 schedule, testing scope, and client will be announced at a later time.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ARR-Test/thre...le-(07-08-2013)

I already post the info about account unlinking on page 21 with this week's test schedule.

that is correct. once phase 3 ends, your SE account will be unlinked from your PSN account.

i already got my ps3 code but i find it amusing that the so called open beta is not really open to the public.

people who took part in the last phase are automatically in but everyone else have to register for the "open" beta.

fyi, the latest beta client is actually the same client as the full game that is available to pre-order on US PSN.

This post has been edited by nwk: Aug 15 2013, 04:43 PM