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NDA Update - Xenedra - 05-20-2013

As some of you may have noticed in a discussion thread the other day, a little bit of the NDA has been lifted! With some help I did a little digging and we were able to confirm officially and all that jazz that we ARE able to talk about limited things:

Quote:During the Nico Nico Super Convention 2 that will take place on April 27 and 28 in Japan, there will be a FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta demo area and we will be lifting the confidentiality provisions on:
  • *Information related to character creation
    *Information related to New Gridania and Old Gridania
IMPORTANT: Please note that all other information about FFXIV: ARR, as well as images, videos, and sound, will continue to be confidential in accordance with Section 2.6 of the FFXIV:ARR Beta Test Agreement. This means that, except for the above listed topics, it will still be a violation of the Beta Test Agreement to disclose information related to the features and technology of the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Test, bugs, information posted on the Beta Tester forum, and any other related information (including testers’ comments and thoughts).

So we can talk about these TWO things now! Have at!

RE: NDA Update - Vareal - 05-20-2013

Oh thank the Twelve! *unzipps his mouth...partially*

I Love the Aethernet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best invention ever. Basically, smaller aetherite crystals positioned all over Old Gridania, the main Aetherite being in the center of New Gridania, that allow you to travel to certain set points all over the city so there's less walking time.

If the above information is still covered in the NDA I apologize and feel free to erase it.

Oh yeah, character creation.
I haven't played with all the options for all the characters, but I like the additional tails they added for the Miqo'te. One of 'em is a lions tail :3 Also, if I remember correctly, they added more colors for the tail tip. Also can't wait to see all the new hair styles and options coming in Phase 3!

RE: NDA Update - Merri - 05-20-2013

Aethernet isn't NDA breaking at all, actually. It was in 1.0. :>

RE: NDA Update - Vareal - 05-20-2013

(05-20-2013, 02:47 AM)Merri Wrote: Aethernet isn't NDA breaking at all, actually. It was in 1.0. :>

Really? Like it is with smaller nodes placed all over the city?

RE: NDA Update - Merri - 05-20-2013

(05-20-2013, 03:00 AM)Vareal Wrote:
(05-20-2013, 02:47 AM)Merri Wrote: Aethernet isn't NDA breaking at all, actually. It was in 1.0. :>

Really? Like it is with smaller nodes placed all over the city?
Yeah, they were located throughout the cities. Small little nodes. Served the same function as they do in 2.0.

Like this
etc.

RE: NDA Update - Vareal - 05-20-2013

(05-20-2013, 03:09 AM)Merri Wrote:
(05-20-2013, 03:00 AM)Vareal Wrote:
(05-20-2013, 02:47 AM)Merri Wrote: Aethernet isn't NDA breaking at all, actually. It was in 1.0. :>

Really? Like it is with smaller nodes placed all over the city?
Yeah, they were located throughout the cities. Small little nodes. Served the same function as they do in 2.0.

Like this
etc.

Oh those! I do remember them in 1.0 now, I just never used them because you needed a certain rank in the Grand Companies to use them. That's not the case now in 2.0. You just sync with the small aetherite and go.

RE: NDA Update - Varus - 05-20-2013

My opinion on the current system:

Need more scars, facial hair, and hairstyles!

Also, WTB names for all the obscure colors they provide us so that we can understand the subtle differences between black/white/silver/red/yellow and the other five blacks/whites/silvers/reds/yellows.

RE: NDA Update - Vareal - 05-20-2013

I still think a color wheel would be better rather than swatches.

RE: NDA Update - E'irawen - 05-20-2013

(05-20-2013, 04:11 AM)Vareal Wrote: I still think a color wheel would be better rather than swatches.

Well, it's not QUITE a wheel, but if you take a peek at the newest blog post about character creation ( http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/blog/post/335 )

It shows a nicely updated section for colors up in the corner there. Not quite a full on freedom-wheel for colors, but it's still a significant improvement IMO.

Some of the new tattoos though...not so much, lol. But to each his own!

RE: NDA Update - Rhostel - 05-20-2013

I'm sorry, I thought this was common knowledge or I'd have mentioned it ages ago. Cry

RE: NDA Update - Rhio - 05-20-2013

I'd like to point out that press can say all sorts of stuff these days.

Hint, hint.

RE: NDA Update - Xenedra - 05-20-2013

Why, whatever do you mean~

RE: NDA Update - Arlon - 05-21-2013

I also noticed that they are mixing hairstyles from race to race and gender to gender. If Uruvion can have hair similar to this:

[Image: roegadyn_007.jpg]

I'll be happy!

RE: NDA Update - Uther - 05-21-2013

Being able to talk about character creation is useless now that they're completely revamping it in phase 3. I imagine they're only adding options and not taking away any of the ones from the previous two phases. But now I have to waste a lot of time working on my character again. I already had a notepad of facial combinations I liked for male Midlanders, Seekers, and Dunesfolk. As the numbers mean nothing anymore, I threw it away. 

Don't get me wrong. I'm definitely excited about the new options, but a little bummed that I have to spend two more hours in character creator making my dude look perfect. It's also harder to visualize my characters when writing about them now that I'm unsure of how they're going to end up looking. First world RP problems.

RE: NDA Update - Moonfire - 05-22-2013

(05-21-2013, 05:00 PM)Abodo Wrote: . I already had a notepad of facial combinations I liked for male Midlanders, Seekers, and Dunesfolk. As the numbers mean nothing anymore, I threw it away. 

Well even though you are bummed, *hugs* you made me happy. I always like when there are number values. Makes it easier to recreate the character if need be. Even if it isn't set in stone yet it will make it easier once it is.