got question here....
if my SE account registered as UK account, do i need to download the game from UK PSN??

yes.

this is my chocobo, her name is qwero ... what's ur chocobo name? hehe

p/s: pic snap using ps3 capture card ...

so nice.. can capture with PS3

Thanks to a friend.. still deciding a name?

http://fandango.exp.jp/name-generator.php

Anyone know how much is the monthly fee?

I already posted the information on first page... .

Letter from the Producer, XLVIII (07/25/2013)
Hello again to all of you eagerly awaiting FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. With only a month left until release, the office is a bedlam of system schematics, game designs, and empty Red Bull cans. Even so, I couldn't go another minute without sending out my forty-eighth letter!

First, I'd like to thank everyone who participated in phase 3 of the beta test. Although character data had to be deleted at the end, players tested every nook and cranny of the game, providing us with a great deal of feedback. The development team and I can't thank you enough for all your help.

As we continue to address all the feedback from phase 3, we're squashing out a few final bugs, and making some last minute adjustments to the end game battles.

Completing the main scenario will get players to level 50, but the adventure doesn't end there. Being an online game, there'll be regular updates to continue the story. So even if you reach the level cap shortly after release, there's no reason to think you've hit the top. Considering all the plans we have for the game, you may want to get comfortable and prepare for a long stay in Eorzea.

Let me use the phase 3 Ifrit battle as an example. Although this battle is a level 20 encounter in the main story, after reaching level 50 you can take on a harder version. Anyone looking to earn weapons from the primals will have to overcome these higher level fights.

The various encounters we've created were designed with a hierarchy in mind, and as players progress through each tier, they'll naturally collect an optimal set of gear for that tier. All jobs were equipped with this optimal gear when we conducted our tests. We've calculated the maximum DPS for these battles down to the decimal, but it's up to you guys to show us what you're made of and reach for that level of precision.
(We've used debug commands to monitor DPS during our tests, and the numbers are intense.)

Because these fights are so tough, it wasn't enough to play with just the battle team and myself. Thankfully, we managed to reel in a few dedicated gamers from the other departments to help with our testing. (Thank you so much guys!)

With that said, I think it's time for a long overdue dose of screenshots.



Titan—the indomitable mountain! You got a glimpse of him during the Crystal's Call trailer, but soon enough you'll have the chance to go toe to toe with this gargantuan fiend. You'll encounter him first during the main story in a four person battle, but in hard mode you'll need eight players to take him down. Just wait until you see the extreme mode battle we're working on.

I somehow managed to stay alive to take screenshots, but with all my running around, there was no time to actually try and defeat him. I was about to get serious, but then came the fist.



Before I knew it, I'd fallen out of the ring just like everyone else. We're all pretty serious gamers so it was a bit of a shock. Trying to keep straight faces, we couldn't help but laugh as he took us down one by one.



We even toned it down a bit because we thought the damage may be a little high. Or so I thought.



We'll be making adjustments to really push these fights to the brink. A perfectly timed level 3 limit break just might be the difference between victory and defeat



Here's another high level dungeon for four players. Naturally we've covered up a few things to prevent spoilers, but you guys seem to have a knack for figuring things out. This is sure to be another exciting life and death battle, and Demon Wall is only the mid-dungeon boss! Who or what could be waiting at the end?



I know players from Version 1.0 are curious about their relic weapons, and this picture may give you an idea of what's in store for that quest.
(The quest name in parenthesis came from a debug command, so no need to decipher it.)
We hope you'll enjoy the changes we've made in your quest to acquire the ultimate weapon.

As a gamer, I use a lot of different keyboard and gamepad setups at home, but all of our tests for FFXIV: ARR have been done using a standard gamepad. Checking how difficult it was to finish battles and how much DPS we could put out, we'll do final checks and double checks of everything once gamepad performance is where we want it.

Although we're making a product, it truly is a pleasure to be engrossed in this game all day. Final adjustments to the later battles are well underway, and soon everyone will be having as much fun as we are, and then some.

Thank you again to all the players around the world who took the time to test our game, and to the players from Version 1.0 who've supported us from the beginning. Release day is on the horizon, and we'll continue to give it our all to provide you with a great gaming experience.

I have to go for now, but I'll see you all soon in my eighth LIVE letter. Until next time!

Hi,

I've been using my US account to play the BETA on the Leviathan server. Apart from some lag the connection in general has been good.

However, I might consider switching to the EU version, now that you've mentioned that the EU version in long run will be cheaper.

Question about the EU version, do you need a credit card with an EU address to subscribe or do they have Time Cards for it?

My main issue right now, is the payment method. I would rather use prepaid cards then a credit card.

Also, is there a Collector's Edition for the EU version?


Thanks.

Yes can use ur credit card with EU and there will be time ard.

Yes got CE for EU but im afraid is sold out


If u really want one pm me for details. For PS3CE

just wondering.when purchase this,does it comes with any free play time?maybe 30 days?

Yes if with pre-order you will get free early access and 30 days free play time. 30 day is exclusive to any new purchases both pre-order and not.

This post has been edited by shojikun: Jul 28 2013, 04:43 PM

thanks for the info bro

Anyone know when will phase 4 Beta begins?

It will be announce on the 8th August 2013, where the Live producer Letter will stream on Youtube.

Guys, read the first few pages, still don't really understand about the subscription part of entry/standard level

From my understanding, once i bought the game, automatically i got 1 month free right? So for the consequent month, let say i choose £7.69 / 10.99 € / 12.99 USD x 6 month - 180 days, meaning one shot i have to pay the 6 month total?

Yes all new purchase will entitled to 1 month Free subscription play. And yes if you choose the £7.69 / 10.99 € / 12.99 USD x 6 month - 180 days, meaning that you pay one shot 6 month total.

Thanks shoji! So if i want to create more characters, then only i opt for the x6 month subscription.

Another question if you don't mind, is there a maximum inactive period and what happen to the account if i inactive for that period?

thanks in advance!

the x6 month is for cheaper price, compare to only paying 1 month time.



That maybe not really valid, thou not sure they do thou hold the rights to delete your character etc, not sure how long the period is, but in nowdays MMOs they usually have back up etc.

Eh i thought the x6 month price and the 1 month time is the same?