PlayOnline wrote:
The December version update is scheduled to make port on Wednesday, December 11!
Catch a glimpse of what's in store for adventurers by checking out the December version update trailer.
Read up on all of the new content and adjustments that will be implemented this month by visiting the official forum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6SmyzJ5pXo
Akihiko Matsui wrote:
Matsui here.
I’d like to inform you all about the content for the December version update.
The concept of this version update is to make it easier to play even if when you're playing solo or only have a short amount of time to play (as mentioned previously here). Based on this, we will be introducing two new content systems known as "Records of Eminence" and "Trust."
- Records of Eminence
We've made some tasks that are a bit different than before, so it won’t just be battling monsters like you are all used to. We recommend doing this content by undertaking the tasks on the way to doing the content you plan to do for the day. With version updates later down the line we will be adding even more types of tasks to undertake.
- Trust
- Content for the hardcore
In addition to this, we will be increasing the base value of movement speed, making it so you can warp between home points, and other adjustments to make it so getting to content is easier than ever.
The version updated is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, December 11th.
Of the items listed here, there are some elements that are currently undergoing testing. In the event there are bugs or balance issues that take time to fix, we will be removing them from the implementation list for the moment, and we appreciate your understanding.
One more thing to note is that we will be holding the "Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign" to coincide with the version update. If you've been taking a break, please look into this opportunity to come back and try out all the new content.
Content and Systems
- Trust
Add pet slot for Trust
Adjust NPC stats
Create and adjust the NPC AI
Adjustment NPC parties
Add related items
Add related quests
Adjust UI
Trust is new content where you can form a party with an NPC and play. We plan on adding more NPCs as we move forward. Additionally we will continue to add and adjustment NPC AI.
- Records of Eminence
Add quests to unlock Records of Eminence
Set battle related objectives
Set area related objectives
Set gathering related objectives
Set tutorial related objectives
Set content related objectives
Set time based objectives
Add rewards
Create specialized UI
- High-tier versions of mission battlefields
Add battles with difficulties for level 99
Add rewards
- Adjustments to entry restrictions for existing content
Adjustments to the number of players required to enter Meeble Burrows
Adjustments to the number of players required to enter Assault
Moving forward, we will be making adjustments to the number of players required to enter other content.
- Movement between home points
Add home points
- Increase movement speed
Increase monster and pet movement speed
- Add NPC for moving to Mog Gardens
- Change Mog Gardens usage requirements
- Addition of an NPC that will let you check Adoulin fame
- Change the requirements for using Wide Scan
so that NPCs can be located more easily
Rangers and beastmaster’s Wide Scan area will grow larger at a quicker pace than other jobs as they are leveled.
- Voidwatch adjustments
Lower the cost
Cost will be reduced from 100,000 gil to 20,000 gil
Items
- Further revamps for artifact armor
Add methods for reforging
Enable trading of other seals for Sacred Kindred’s crests
With these adjustments, the item level of artifact equipment will increase to 119.
- Add synthesis recipes
- Add quivers and pouches
- Add items for special campaigns
- Add items that can be stored with the Porter Moogle
Battle System
- Beastmaster adjustments
Adjustments so that “Charm†relies on the item level of your main weapon
User Interface
- List display for the various points of each content
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/38592-December-2013-Version-Update?p=480809#post480809
Edited, Nov 27th 2013 12:36pm by Szabo
Edited, Dec 6th 2013 7:36am by Szabo