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Elements to be Implemented in the March 27th Version Update

Hello,

Matsui here.

I've been quite busy preparing for the release of Seekers of Adoulin and I'm sorry that my posting frequency has gone down a bit.

I'd like to make a separate post in regards to content related to Seekers of Adoulin, but I've been writing and erasing text, so for now I'd like to inform you all about the adjustments mentioned previously that will be implemented in the March 27th Version Update.

• Enmity Adjustments

In regards to enmity, we will be performing the first stage of the content that was discussed previously. To start out, we will be making adjustments so that if the target is level 51 or above, the enmity generated in proportion to the damage dealt, and the enmity incurred in relation to the amount of HP cured, will be reduced. In the case that the target is above level 99, the amount of enmity generated will be reduced to 30% compared to before adjustment (the current level). We are also making adjustments at the same time so that the enmity gains from Cure V are reduced.

While this isn't limited to enmity adjustments, we understand this is an element that we need to continuously follow and address, and I wanted to remind you that this would be the first step.

• Attack/Defense Ratio Adjustments

This is in regards to the post I made previously about future battle adjustments.
We will be making adjustments based on the content described under the "Regarding Defense" header. After the adjustment, in the case that a player's defense is significantly lower compared to a monster’s attack power, the amount of damage received will be higher than what it is currently.

Example:

For the below values:
Monster attack damage value = 100
Monster attack power = 1000
Your defense = 250

The damage received will be as follows:
Pre-adjustment amount of damage received = 200
Post-adjustment amount of damage received = 400
*This is just a simple calculation to make it easy to illustrate the change.

To go along with the above, the below two adjustments will also be made:

• The maximum value for damage dealt from the attack defense ratio will be adjusted so they are identical for both single-handed weapons and two-handed weapons.
• The defense reduction penalty for "Counterstance" will be reduced.

• Embrava and Perfect Defense Adjustments

This is regarding Embrava and Perfect Defense adjustments that were described previously.
There have been no changes made to the aspects outlined previously, but I'd like to go over the adjustments once again. Along with these changes we will be making adjustments to various battle content, so I will be going over each of the adjustments planned breaking it down by content.

• Embrava

 
	Before		After 
Duration 5 min	→	90 sec 
Haste +1% per 15 enhancing magic skill	→ +1% per 20 enhancing magic skill 
Regain	Regain	→	Refresh 

• Perfect Defense

 
        Before		After 
Duration 90 sec →	30 sec (+1 sec per 20 summoning magic skill) 

For adjustments related to various battle content, we will be performing the adjustments outlined in my previous post and the follow-up made by Camate.

• Adjustments to Nyzul Isle Uncharted Area Survey

Adjustments will be made to the levels of monsters.

 
Floor	        Level 
Floors 1-19	Reduced by 10 levels 
Floors 20-39	Reduced by 7 levels 
Floors 40-59	Reduced by 4 levels 
Floors 60-79	Reduced by 2 levels 
Floors 80-100	No change

*These changes will also be applied to notorious monsters.
Adjustments will be made to the stats of a portion of notorious monsters that only spawn in Nyzul Isle Uncharted Area Survey. We will be making adjustments so that damage dealt will be higher than the current values when utilizing a mode of attack that exploits a monster's weakness, such as blunt attacks, piercing attacks, magic attacks, etc.

• Adjustments to Legion

Special characteristics will be attributed to the monsters that spawn.
In addition to the reduction of stats such as HP, attack power, and defense, we will also be setting special monster weaknesses. While some monsters stats will see increases at the same time as the reductions, it will be possible to defeat them much easier than before the adjustment when attacking their weakness.

• Adjustments to Einherjar

Stats such as HP, attack power, and defense for Odin will be reduced for Odin's Chamber II.

• Adjustments to Voidwatch

The range of use for Void clusters will be expanded to Provenance.

• Adjustments to Walk of Echoes

Monster levels will be reduced, the "EX" status will be removed from each type of coin and sack, and sacks will be added that dispense multiple Devious Die and Liminal Residue.

• Adjustments to Salvage

The drop rates for level 35 equipment will be revamped, and changes will be made so that monsters other than the NMs that spawn from ramparts in Bhaflau Remnants drop the same equipment.

• Adjustments to Twilight Scythe

As was mentioned in a previous post, we will be changing the weapon so that the regular attacks are slashing damage and by using an enchantment they can become non-elemental.

The enchantment can be used 10 seconds after equipping the weapon and will be set as below:
Effect duration: 60 seconds
Recast time: 10 minutes
Charges: Unlimited

Finally, here are some other adjustments that will be made.

• Expansion of the /yell Feature

As outlined by Camate, we will be expanding the range of /yell in the below manner; however, the addition of this feature to the Chocobo Circuit will not take place at this time until other features have been added to that area:

Ru'Lude Gardens / Upper Jeuno / Lower Jeuno / Port Jeuno
↓
Ru'Lude Gardens / Upper Jeuno / Lower Jeuno / Port Jeuno / Aht Urhgan Whitegate / East Adoulin / West Adoulin

• Changes to Mog Tablet Rewards

As was mentioned by Camate, we will be keeping the Nomad Moogle statute and Talaria as prizes, but will be switching out other rewards. To keep it a surprise, we won't reveal which rewards have been switched, but keep in mind it's still a bonus type of item.

• Auto-translate

Since it would not be possible to add new terms related to Seekers of Adoulin without deleting words that are not used frequently, we will be eliminated words to add new ones. Moving forward we plan to switch out words in the dictionary as well.


As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, I will be doing my best to make a post next week about the addition of Seekers of Adoulin content.

Also, we've been working extremely hard on other adjustments besides the ones described above, and once we are at the stage where we can share information I will be sure to make a post on the forums.

Thank you all very much.

Did they sneak something in about giving player one-handers a 2.25 Ratio cap or was that just referring to something we didn't know that mobs could be one-handed or two-handed?

Greetings everyone!

I’d like to follow-up on a couple of questions in regards to the adjustments that are scheduled to take place during the March 27th version update.


In case there was any question or confusion, we will be performing the level correction adjustments we mentioned previously. And going forward, enemies that appear in Seekers of Adoulin will not have level correction effects placed on them.


Previously we mentioned that we felt it would be best to adjust hand-to-hand weapons as a separate category, but this was specifically in relation to stat modifiers, and not for adjustments to the attack/defense ratio. For the attack/defense ratio maximum damage value, hand-to-hand weapons will receive the same adjustments as other single-handed weapons. With this, the amount of damage dealt via single-handed weapons and hand-to-hand weapons will see an increase.


In regards to the magic adjustments that were mentioned previously, once Seekers of Adoulin has been released and some time has passed we will be announcing the specifics on this. In the future we will be putting this data onto the Test Server for you all to try out and give feedback.


There will be no changes to Cure VI. With the upcoming enmity adjustments, the use of Cure V would become somewhat poor, so we will only be making adjustments to Cure V, and would like to keep the amount of HP recovered and enmity generated for Cure VI as it is currently.

All Worlds Maintenance Time Change (Mar. 27)

The All Worlds maintenance which was scheduled to take place from 10:00 to 13:00 on Mar. 26, 2013 (PDT) has been rescheduled and will now take place at the following time. Please note that "FINAL FANTASY XI: Seekers of Adoulin" content will not be available at the end of this maintenance period.
The content will be released on Mar. 27, 2013 (PDT), and we will post an additional notification when it is released.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

[Date & Time]
Mar. 27, 2013 from 3:00 to 6:00 (PDT)
Mar. 27, 2013 from 10:00 to 13:00 (GMT)/11:00 to 14:00 (BST)
Mar. 27, 2013 from 6am to 9am (EDT)
Mar. 27, 2013 7pm to 10pm (JST)
* The completion time may be subject to change.

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XI

Regarding "Chocobo Shirt" Campaign Code Registration (03/25/2013)

On March 26, 2013, the FINAL FANTASY XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition will go on sale and those who purchase this special edition will also receive the Chocobo Shirt in-game bonus item. Please note that registration of the Chocobo Shirt campaign code will not be available until Seekers of Adoulin becomes playable.

*The specific time when Seekers of Adoulin content will become playable will be announced at a later date.

I've tried starting shouts for it but it is very difficult to get enough people to do higher fluxes

Okay. I thought you might have but I don't count dual boxers as solo. Didn't occur to me til a little after I posted that I know two, a Bst and a Pup, that solo Abyssea mega bosses.

We have always planned to raise the monster attack cap from 2.0 to 4.0.



Monsters that are added with Seekers of Adoulin will not have level correction applied so the damage will not be as high as you may be anticipating.

In the cases where level correction will take place in existing areas, you may see damage increases from monsters, but it will not amount to the numbers suggested. Regardless of whether there is level correction or not, we are adjusting enemies' levels and stats, so don't be afraid to attack and see that difference for yourself. Last thing, players will need to adjust their strategy and especially focus on defense. It will be important to consider decisions such as food, magic, songs, rolls, and equipment.



Same as the above and I'm sure you guys are aware of the following: More focus will be required to remove applicable status ailments and also temporarily disengage the enemy to reduce the risk of potent attacks.

players will need to adjust their strategy and especially focus on defense. It will be important to consider decisions such as food, magic, songs, rolls, and equipment.

More focus will be required to remove applicable status ailments and also temporarily disengage the enemy to reduce the risk of potent attacks.