Kylin

I'm sure most have at least heard the basic music for the fight via the Lodestone announcements and whatnot. But the actual full theme actually has singing in it! Quite possibly one of the most epic battle themes I've ever heard. If you haven't heard it yet, here it is! [bBvideo 425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWPT1XsaLTk[/bBvideo]

The following users are slated for deletion during the first half of the RPC update/overhaul scheduled for January. These users have not been active since we transferred from the old forums over a year and a half ago. Should any of these names be listed in error, please email me immediately at [email protected]. Alternatively, you may simply re-register after the deletion. Far more users will be deleted during the second half of the update, though a separate discussion topic will be made in advance to decide how to determine whether one is inactive or not. *Windsong *Rhain *Theodate *Zal *Garou *Niveus *Valdair *Shigaru *Messia *random sauce *Berny Da Badger *Traydon *Malakath *Doranville *Laychield *Catears *Maya_fantasee *vanwaros *Tenyaka *Dein *jajansky *Sasagawa *Tendis *NeoNexus *Badim *Nochesa *Dexterity Jones *Jogurts *Thrage *Spacemonkey *Elly *LoirNoir *Kiyo *Lyonn *Zee *Gadriel *Galamoth *Ikariya *Joshue *Lathander *Retkamen *OnionThief *TheBlindOne Total users: 43

I never said that I lack the skill to do any of the things on my list (save the Eorzean clock idea and maybe the creation of a new fancy banner and background image). I only stated that some things are more difficult to implement from a coding standpoint and thus take more time and resources to accomplish. Everything presently listed, I can do. I'm fairly fluent in web speak and I think these forums are testimony to that. I've had a lot of people tell me they look better than any other FFXIV fansite out there >.>. Like I said though, if enough people want to move to Enjin that's fine. They just have to realize that it would mean giving up literally everything and based on my personal experience with larger Rp hubs, I don't think we'd ever really recover from such a huge reboot after that fact. The membership of a brand new forum would likely remain insanely low and posting activity would almost completely vanish (moreso than it has here now). Hence why no other RP community has ever done it with any success. Aion RPers, EQII Rpers, Starsider RPers, and so many more have remained as they were in their original inception. Restarting 1-2 years after the fact almost never works. This is why FFXI RP coalition attempts failed hard and fast. This is also why major fan sites don't overhaul their look that often. Also, (and this is just a personal opinion), I find Enjin and other such hosts rather bland looking and unoriginal. Unless you get really into overhauling the basic themes they give you, every site looks just about the same as the last. On a semi-related note, I keep meaning to ask people: Do you like the guildleve borders surrounding most of the boxes around the forums? Or should they be removed entirely in the update? EDIT: Update--Classifieds feature installed successfully on test forum! It's still buggy and needs some cleaning up but most of the kinks are worked out. This feature will allow users to buy, sell, trade, or advertise gear, artifacts, services, etc via an IC means!

Haha, I love the intro Welcome to the RPC. If you see me around, don't hesitate to start up some RP (I really don't do much in game anyway aside from standing around Ul'dah more often than not ).

That issue can likely be pretty easily resolved. All I'd have to do is add custom BBCodes to the forum database that match Enjin's. For example, both this forum and Enjin use the same exact coding for something like bolded text: [/ b]. However, they use different codes for something like text size. This forum uses percentile ranges for text sizing whereas Enjin uses a simple 1-6 scale that's far more limited. I could likely add Enjin's codes so they'd be recognized (save for text sizing most likely) so long as I know which codes are different (quoting, image tags, ect?). A quick glance leads me to believe that not many added codes would really be needed (mainly quotes and text alignment). Switching hosts would likely do very little good. We currently use Host Gator, one of the top end hosts out there. I'm assuming instead of hosts, you instead mean forum software? If so, phpbb is what we use now. And again, it's one of the top end forum software on the market. It's extremely flexible and can be customized into just about anything. Should there be popular support, we could always switch over to Enjin. However, doing so would cause us to lose everything, including the wiki. In addition, Enjin has other limitations that these forums do not (such as limited usernames that are shared across all boards, less customization flexibility, etc). The only thing Enjin has that this forum under phpbb probably never could have is the ability to keep track of character levels by itself. And I think this forum could technically do even that but I wouldn't have a clue where to start (I think Eorzeapedia has this feature so asking its admins for step-by-step directions could possibly help).

I was going to post this on the "Where do we go from here?" thread created by Verence but wasn't really sure that it would truly fit there. However, this is largely based on that thread and the whole "moving forward" concept. I'll likely be moving forward with an RPC overhaul, though somewhat hesitantly. The only reason I'm hesitant is because I don't like the possibility of putting a ton of work into something only to have it not be used (I've already done this with things like the Gallery and whatnot). But we'll give it a go anyway. The following transformations will take place via two separate updates tentatively scheduled around our 2 year anniversary in February. Should you have further suggestions to make, small or large, please don't hesitate to post here. In fact, I highly encourage people to post ideas here no matter how big or small. I need to know what everyone wants to see before I get knee-deep in the transformation process. And more importantly, I need help (particularly with graphic related matters as well as campaign stuff). Transformations already underway include: *Redesign of forum appearance. New background, new banner, and new color scheme. Please note, I no longer have access to awesome graphic designers (ie: the people behind the present banners and background image). So I would appreciate any volunteer help in this particular field. (Basic mock concept complete as of 12/19/11) *Modifications to the forum layout and forum sections. Suggestions welcome if any ideas for new sections are out there. (Ready to be implemented as of 12/31/11) *Fusion of the wiki database and forum database. IE: You will only need one username and password for both. Presently, to stop the spamming of bots on the wiki, I have turned off user registration there. Non-registered users please use the reinstated Archives section on the forums until the wiki can be fully reaccessed. (Ready to be implemented) *Updates to the Gallery for a cleaner look. (Ready to be implemented as of 12/31/11) *Possible addition of an Eorzean clock to the home page. This would require programmers with slightly more knowledge than myself though. (Testing underway) *Addition of a new team of moderators. *Avatars added to the memberlist. (Ready to be implemented as of 12/31/11) *Possible additions of new features, such as a "like" function and "classifeds" section. (Classifieds ready to be implemented as of 12/31/11) *Removal of hundreds of old posts. A new topic will eventually be made to help determine which threads should be nuked and lost forever in the annals of time. *Removal of hundreds of inactive users. A new topic will eventually be made to decide how to determine what "inactive" will mean in this scenario. (Smaller scale phase 1 of this process ready to begin) *Huge publicity campaign to restore the RPC's visibility to the public eye as we edge closer to 2.0. In addition, a campaign to bring back old Rpers will also begin by displaying changes to the game via elaborate newsletters based around the "renewal" theme that 2.0 is also focused on. The possible release of a role-players tribute video may be included in this campaign, assuming I get help with such an endeavor. *Adjustments to the user interface to allow access to the user control panel/private message from any page. (About 85% complete as of 12/31/11) *The creation of new, relevant, and updated stickies throughout the forums. Others are encouraged to take the initiative in this as the time comes. *Revival of the Tonberry's Lantern. This will be based around more frequent issues but far less stories (for example, 1-2 stories posted every 4-8 weeks). *A possible rebranding/name change of the RPC depending on feedback and ideas. :moogle: New *Addition of codes that are compatible with Enjin forums for easy copy/pasting. (Process underway) :moogle: New *Reformatted and cleaner looking Linkshell section. (95% complete as of 12/31/11) Feedback is welcome and much appreciated. Though don't go too crazy with suggestions. Some things are difficult to implement from a coding standpoint >.>;; What else would you like to see? Anything on the list you DON'T want to see or want altered slightly?

((OOC: This event is something I'm hoping becomes a holiday tradition amongst the RP community each year, even if I'm somehow not around to recreate it myself. The purpose is to bring us all together at such an important time of the year. ICly, everyone is free to create their own little ornaments with their name on it. You don't have to actually make a graphic representation OOC if you don't want to, but you most certainly can. You will then be able to hang up these ornaments at the designated place and time in a short, large, intimate ceremony. This is a good way to bring us all together, reinforce old bonds, and make new ones. There will be a short speech at the start of the event. Linkshell leaders will also have an opportunity to give their own IC speeches if they so wish to as well. We will then hang up ornaments and mingle for the remainder of the event, remember lost friends/family, remembering old bonds, and creating new ones. Should linkshells wish to, they can do a "secret santa" sort of thing in having each member make an ornament for another of their fellow members prior to this public event. Event currently scheduled for Friday, December 30th at 8pm EST. This is subject to change depending on feedback. I hope everyone has a chance to turn out at this crazy time of year! If not, someone is free to bring your ornament to hang up themselves. Also, we may need some volunteer mercenary groups to act as escorts. The place isnât far from Camp Dragonhead but it can be slightly dangerous (level 55ish mobs) for some. Comments and questions are welcome on this thread. ))

Charging an additional $3 per character slot is absolutely brutal to many role-players who enjoy playing the role of more than one character. Are there any plans to alleviate this additional fee at all with version 2.0 and beyond?

::Almost deletes apparent spam bot:: Happy Cyber Monday Birthday to both of you!! :flower:

Howdy Rathium! I almost sent you an email recently but decided not to since I figured you weren't interested in the game or anything . The former Sylphites are mostly scattered around nowadays, sadly. Personally, I kinda wish we had all recreated Crystalline from the start now and regret not having done so. But what's done is done. My new in game name is Kylin Mavanix so hit me up if/when you make your way to Besaid! (This is Islude/Zarik by the way ) And welcome back! :vivi:

The following maps were revealed in the 2.0 roadmap pdf files from SE. All translations and uploading was done courteous of Reinheart from the official forums. I'm simply sharing the translations here since I think this is a very relevant thing to RPers in particular. http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6809 ... ardffx.jpg http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6809/a ... ardffx.jpg http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/6809 ... ardffx.jpg http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6809 ... ardffx.jpg http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6809 ... ardffx.jpg The good stuff now... http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4238/f ... 101420.jpg http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/6809 ... ardffx.jpg http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/6809 ... ardffx.jpg http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/6809 ... ardffx.jpg http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4860 ... 01820f.jpg http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/6809 ... ardffx.jpg

[align=center][/align] The biggest announcement yet for Final Fantasy XIV's future has come. Take a look! The only downside to the announcement is the implementation of monthly fees by early December. But once you see what's to come within the next year, it'll be difficult to not want to take part in this prequel to a whole new game! New graphic engine, zone redos, UI overhaul, and so much more! View the announcement and numerous pdf files here: http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/teaser

Another post from our localization guy! This one is in regards to the Twin Adders poster in which people have thus far assumed to be Kan-E-Senna. It's been confirmed that the art is actually that of the goddess, Nophica. Official post: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/thre ... post386119

Heya Endi! I changed my name from Castiel to Kylin but I'm still around (and he's still the same character ^^). Welcome back!

As part of the joint effort with invoking this discussion, Verence and I have both agreed to largely remain out of this thread from here on out. This is being done to avoid having too much influence over the communityâs thoughts. As such, it is pertinent that you all voice your opinions as *individuals* rather than allowing a leader or friend speak on behalf of you. This of course does not mean linkshell leaders shouldnât join the discussions as well (as they should). But for the sake of this thread, everyone should be viewed as speaking for themselves only and we can only hope that this fosters greater community participation in this discussion. Please make note of the etiquette mentioned in the above post before making any posts. Namedropping, finger-pointing, and passive-aggressive taunts/attacks on *anyone* are not allowed. Doing any of these will simply resurrect old emotions and start battles anew. In fact, it is highly advised to avoid mentioning much about the past at all when possible. This thread is about the future and moving forward. While we may have to look back to the past here and there to do that, one should not dwell on said past. Should there be any namedropping or finger-pointing, I will not hesitate to enforce the etiquette mentioned in the above post by deleting that portion of your post. As stated in the original post, you agree to the terms set forth simply by posting in this thread. And one of the original RPC forum rules is about respect. Please show it here especially. Everyone is welcome to their opinion, regardless of how strong it is, but nobody is welcome to personal attacks. Should there be a direct question toward myself or Verence individually, we will quickly answer it and move back out of this thread. However, I wouldnât imagine that there are direct questions about anything unless itâs something regarding clarification. Again, it is imperative that you let your voice be heard. If you truly wish the community to get back on its feet, please speak up and give your opinions on what can be done to do so. You may not even realize that your single post could have a tremendous impact on the direction of things! Thank you all and we look forward to the possible discussion that begins here, as well as the years of wonderful RP interactions ahead!

Mwhaha! They always come back. And they always will with the increasingly good patches :afro: Welcome back :moogle:

The Localization forum section of the official forums tend to not see much attention. The team's posts don't show up on the dev tracker or anything so their posts are easy to miss. However, here are a couple tidbits of info from their posts that some may find interesting. The first one hints at the Kobold language being simplistic. *Link for above quote: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/thre ... maro-Mines The second interesting post is in regards to species, genum, class, and kingdom for some of the creatures out there. *Link to above quote: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/thre ... nflict-%29

The SE Japanese music blog has revealed there are about 14 new music tracks coming with patch 1.19! To view snippets of each one, simply scroll down to the bottom of this link's page and click the play button. It automatically cycles through each track. http://blog.jp.square-enix.com/music/cm_blog/2011/10/ffxiv_119bgm.html

Hey Zurina! I don't think you'll have much luck finding a RP shell without any kind of application process. As far as I'm aware, they all have one. And if they don't, you usually have to be specifically invited into it to get in. Some application procedures are more lenient than others. In today's age, forums are a very crucial tool for communication in these types of communities and are heavily capitalized on by most RP groups (and non-RP groups as well). That said, most Rp shells don't likely have any criteria stating that you have to be super active on their forums or anything. So you could just put in the application, get accepted, and not bother with the forums after that. This may not be true of all groups so don't take my word for it. This probably isn't the answer you were looking for though. So I apologize in advance for that.

Thank you all so much for coming to this! Really means a lot seeing the community come together to support a new RP shell in such a way!! Hopefully this jump-starts a bit of cross-shell RP. Maybe some rivalries or alliances even. Feel free to take part in the little interactive activity on the Archavalon forums (Mavanix Mansion section) if you're lost as to where to start your involvement. You don't even have to register to post in that section at this time. There's also a "Mailbox" section for IC correspondence (the mailbox is located in the mansion courtyard and locked). Depending on the direction this all takes now, I may host a couple events here and there related to the case. Thank you again!!

Happy browsing!! It's like a freaking mini-expansion >.> http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/24910

The following flier is viewable via the bulletin boards in each city-state's taverns. ((English translation: )) ((OOC Notes: ))

The game officially celebrates its one year anniversary on Friday. To add something more light hearted for once, this thread is meant to simply reminisce about old times. This can be regarding the game itself or the RPC. Iâll go ahead and get started . Please donât hesitate to add your own items to the list! Remember when⦠*It took five minutes to swap gear? *It took even longer to sell items? *The RPC had over 80 Rpers online at once during the server vote? *We released the first (and so far only) issue of the Tonberryâs Lantern? *We had RPCV episode #3, featuring I think 4 different linkshell leaders talking about future possible storylines between each other? * There were over -30- RP shells at once? *Skill points were awarded during battle instead of after?

I'm basically just gauging how people feel about this topic since Eva brought it up recently. Would you be for or against the reimplementation of a leadership section for LS leaders to utilize here on the RPC? Why or why not? What kind of restrictions, if any, should be put in place? What should the section primarily be used for specifically? What shouldn't it be used for?