Battle Regimen Guide ver 0.5
If you are familiar with Final Fantasy XI, you most likely have either been a part of or seen the use of renkei a.k.a. Skill Chain. These were typically a succession of acquired special attacks that,...
View ArticleChoosing a Path Companion (10/01/2010)
When players reach a certain point in the main scenario quests, they will be faced with an important decision—the selection of a Path Companion. We have prepared a simple guide to help. At the onset of...
View ArticleBattle Regimens and Incapacitation (10/06/2010)
This Topics post will examine in detail two unique elements of the battle system which lend to its depth and variety—Battle Regimens and the incapacitation of body parts. Battle Regimens and the...
View ArticleCasual Play Style
Lets face it, many people who play MMOs have a lot going on in their lives that include school, work, taking care of their family, real life activities/hobbies, and maybe even a mixture of that. We may...
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Believe it or not, one of my fondest memories in Final Fantasy XI was being in a Dunes party. Sure the sand blinded you, you had to worry about gob trains in the early days, and finding a camp let...
View ArticleWhy I Hate Being a Mage (at least in a party)
A few days ago, my boyfriend and I had a lively talk about jobs. During beta, he had made a promise in which he wouldn’t level Archer because of my strong dislike for his obsession with ranged attack...
View ArticleRevisiting Why I Hate Being a Mage (Nov. 2010 Patch Update Version)
Though the update has only been out for a little over a week, and I have not played as a CON during the entire duration of this week there have already been some notable changes to how I feel about...
View ArticleThoughts on S-E’s Important Announcement for FFXIV
If you haven’t already read it, Square-Enix made an important announcement directed towards its Final Fantasy XIV fans regarding the future of the game. Not only did they make announcements regarding...
View ArticleAn Archer’s Life: A look at the Tools of an Archer, Part I
by Kuro Kero An arrow knocked back against your cheek, your prey sighted down the shaft of your arrow, and the knowledge your next shot will be the killing bow against this difficult prey you’ve been...
View ArticleA look back at 2010 – Calaera edition
My oh my. How has time flown this year! It is hard to believe that over half a year ago I was a part of the tail end of Alpha testing and making and remaking who is now known as Calaera Smith. The...
View ArticleChanging the Game — A New Direction for Eorzea
When Square-Enix announced changes to its staff almost a month ago, its former Director/Producer, Hiromichi Tanaka, had left a message that left some people wondering if the game would experience a...
View ArticleA look back at 2010 – Orophen edition
Looking back at my experience with Eorzea from the very beginning, I have to wonder, what have I gained from my time with FFXIV thus far? It’s been a paltry three months since the retail release,...
View ArticleOpinion: Thoughts on the Battle Reform Blueprints
Just the other night S-E posted the Battle Reform Blueprint on their forums, and to be honest… I didn’t really want to click the link. My interest level on XIV had grinded to a halt; something I don’t...
View ArticleMy Little Rant or “Mommy, I Want a Pony for Patch 1.19!”
It has come to my attention that many in the Final Fantasy XIV community are very serious concerning the development of the game and by serious I mean that they have no sense of humor at all. I...
View ArticleMateria: A Matter of Mystery
Living in a Materia World Melded to gear, materia is said to imbue the bearer with enhanced powers, ranging from herculean strength to imperviousness to torrid flames. It takes not a scholar to see...
View ArticleIs Wada Right About The Decline Of The Final Fantasy Brand?
As reported by Andriasang, Square Enix CEO Wada Yoichi discussed the company’s online plans for two of its biggest franchises, Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, at a Tokyo press conference earlier this...
View ArticleOpinion: the Future of Final Fantasy XI and XIV
I know it has been a terribly long time since I have last updated, and I deeply apologize. Things have been crazy. With my cousin visiting, going to PAX (I never did make my write up, did I?), and then...
View ArticleYoshida Does More Interviews, Leaks More Info
With the announcement of the Letter From the Producer LIVE Part II broadcast, many FFXIVers are expecting more info about 2.0, as well as the Seventh Umbral Era storyline content promised for the...
View ArticleAetheryte Camp: Taking Back the 50%
Last night, after we had recorded an episode of GTD, Rubicon had wondered if Yoshi-P ever regretted having brought up the idea that the current state of FFXIV is only 50% complete because people are...
View ArticleOpinion: Dragoon Pets Can GTFO
I love Dragoons. Final Fantasy IX is one of my favorite games and I really adored Freya Crescent both on the battlefield and in the story. I’ll even admit to having a childhood crush on Kain Highwind...
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