For those fishing and chocobo racing enthusiasts hoping that this month's version update would give them something to be excited about, Square Enix has announced upcoming changes to the Chocobo Circuit and the quest "Inside the Belly". From increased chocobucks for rewards to being able to land new equipment through some of the assorted new fish that you'll be able to exchange, this update will allow those adventurers who don't seek fortune through the use of sword and spell to still reward themselves for their time and effort!
When the Square Enix devs said that they hope their players will play both Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV, I don't think this is what they had in mind. That poor poor tank...
In conjunction with the recently announced Evolith system, Square Enix has announced a new synthesis-based system, known as the Synergy system. Designed to, but not limited to, being the focal point behind the Evolith system, Synergy will allow whole parties to come together for the sake of creating a new equipment piece. Expect this unique system to be arriving in Vana'diel as early as late November.
With the desire to create new and unique arms and armor reaching an all-time high, Square Enix has announced the introduction of the new Evolith system. Making use of long-neglected stones that can be obtained after certain requirements are met, this system, slated for a release as early as late November, will allow for far more unique and customized equipment than ever before.
It was a tight race and a hard choice with so many talented entries in this year's Pumpkin Carving Contest Top 25 finalists! 362 votes were cast before the poll deadline, leaving us with four clear winners!
In the end, the Tonberry was able to deal a deadly Throat Stab to the infamous Shantotto, stealing victory right from under the rhyming wizardess's nose! Congratulations to Efiel of Bahamut for snagging the grand prize of a Shadow Lord statue and to Lahurah of Seraph for coming in a close second!
The stunning pumpkin, Tales from the Cryptaru, which used a combination of shading, etching, and carving, came in third place. Congratulations to Serileth of Sylph on a job and pumpkin well done! A complicated etching of the epic scene from the Kingdom of San d'Oria in the past came in 4th place. Congratulations to Alobont of Quetzalcoatl for a great entry! Read on for more details!
To commemorate the arrival of the third add-on scenario, "A Shantotto Ascension", Square Enix is announcing that those loyal fans who have purchased all three add-on scenarios will be able to receive a new gift. The Nexus Cape, capable of teleporting a potentially straggling adventurer to their party leader's location, will be available from the treasure coffer in Lower Jeuno's Tenshodo Headquarters.
This year, we received 127 entries for the contest and six late entries, each of them displaying their own unique flair of pumpkin carving talent. This was the first year the contest was held globally with the help of Square Enix, with exclusive in-game items being awarded to contestants simply for participating. A lot of common trends emerged, here are some you may find interesting!
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