FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server Update (03/02/2012)Follow

[dev1045] Crafting Skill Cap Increase

The forthcoming version update will feature an increase in the crafting skill cap and a host of accompanying adjustments.

These adjustments represent the first phase in a planned overhaul of the synergy and synthesis systems, as outlined below.

The Future of Synthesis and Synergy

The respective roles of synergy and synthesis in obtaining items will be reenvisioned. Rather than a gradual shift in importance from traditional synthesis to synergy, the new vision will preserve and further develop unique roles for both forms of item crafting, with a wide variety of potent new recipes to be introduced.

The ultimate goal is to allow for equipment that offers players greater customization by armor part and situation—such as Level 75 Relic, Salvage, and Limbus armor—to be crafted and augmented through synthesis and synergy.

Characteristics of Synthesis

Crafting impressive standalone items
HQ synthesis will be reflected in significant attribute bonuses
Crafting base items used in more advanced item recipes
Chance of losing ingredients upon failure

Characteristics of Synergy

Crafting items in mass quantities, as well as exclusive items
HQ synergy will be reflected in increased yield for mass-production recipes
Will specialize in adding value to items via augments, etc.
Ingredients (with the exception of fewell) remain intact upon failure

　

March Update Adjustments

As the first phase in the planned overhaul of synergy and synthesis, the following adjustments will be implemented:

Maximum crafting skill will be increased from 100 to 110, and the base cap from 60 to 70.
To accompany this change, the option to relinquish craftsman status will be replaced by the option to replace artisan status.

New synthesis recipes will be added.

Ending a contract with particular guild will no longer result in the loss of guild points.

The synergy crucible key item may now be purchased for 100 gil.

[dev1098] New Merchant NPC Items

The NPCs below now sell the following items:

Scrolls of Invisibility, Sneak, and Deodorize
Falgima (Selbina, H-9)
Tya Padolih (Mhaura, G-9)

Wormy Broth
Macchi Gazlitah (Ru'Lude Gardens, H-9)

[dev1099] Equipment Menu Adjustment

The equipment menu can now display four-digit attack and defense values.

[dev1100] Config Adjustment

The following option has been added to the "Config" menu under "Misc. 2":

Keyboard Size
Compact 2

[dev1101] Adjustments to Assault: Nyzul Isle Uncharted Region

Players who defeat the NMs that spawn on floors 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 five times will be rewarded with a key item corresponding to that section.

Talking to the NPC Berangere at Aht Urhgan Whitegate (L-9) while in possession of one of those key items will allow players to receive one piece of equipment from a list of possible spoils obtainable in that section.
*The key item will be lost once the exchange is complete.

The amount of tokens required to purchase temporary items has been reduced:

 
Category	Previous Amount	Current Amount 
Low	             100	50 
Medium	             200	100 
High	             300	150

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/17171

Edited, Mar 2nd 2012 7:11am by Szabo

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/21468

Edited, Mar 2nd 2012 7:11am by Szabo

I followed up with the development team about the possibility of displaying information that is already available on the client-side and they mentioned that they will be proactively looking into ways to display party/alliance TP, MP, and other information to coincide with the UI revamp timing.
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Increasing this amount of information sent to the client means an increase in the amount of data traffic, so the reason it is difficult is due to the fact that we are considering the risk of lag this could cause.

I followed up with the development team about the possibility of displaying information that is already available on the client-side and they mentioned that they will be proactively looking into ways to display party/alliance TP, MP, and other information to coincide with the UI revamp timing.