GaelicWarlord

Hello folks, just wanted to make an introduction and say hello. I'm not really a veteran per-se, as I never made it in game past beta... but some of you older people who've been around the forums might remember me starting up Remnant, an evil heavy RP linkshell. In any case I've finally managed to purchase the game! I'm only two years late!... but I'm hoping I run into a few of you and play some good stories out. I don't know how long I'll stay! GW2 is coming up by the way... but I always keep looking back to FFXIV, itching to give it a fair shot... and well, here I am!

Yeah, thats the only thing I really wish they'd release some info on. While Jake Song (The Lead Developer), has mentioned in interviews directly targeting the Western Market in the design process for the game, you can pretty much count on a beta being released US side of things until after the launch of the Korean game. There are a few factors right now that really kind of obscure how soon that could actually be. For one, at the current stage of the beta, there are a lot of things that have not yet been finished. The world was only 30% accessible, (it remains unclear if that means that 70% of it is not yet been developed or just wasn't accessible during the CTB. Though its also kind of relieving at the same time, because the world if it was only 30%, was still quite huge) There are also a few features that have yet to be tested yet, but... most of the big features are already in beta and have been tested in beta. At this point one can merely only speculate, but I'm gonna go out on the limb to make a rough guestimate that there will likely be two more closed betas, and then an open beta for Korea. It being february, that leads me to believe that the Holidays of 2012 for Korean release. Then add another 4-6 months for localization... So a safe guess would be that we won't see the game before next spring or next summer... which depresses me now that I realize just how far away that is. In any case, its definately worth keeping an eye on folks. I hope you guys enjoyed some of these links, and thank you to the others who have also chimed in.

Archeage is a game currently being developed by XLGames, a Korean Video Game company with the Lead Designer, Jake Song, being the man behind Lineage I. I've been following up on the game ever since there was news available for it. Judging from what I've seen from the Closed Beta 4 Videos, the game is looking stunning. Despite being in closed beta, XL Games is not operating under an NDA and have full disclosure on all the systems currently playable in the game, though a full comprehensive list of features is likely going to change between now and launch. This game is gorgeous, the environments are very well done, and do not feel like some random generated p.o.s. As if they were artfully hand crafted designed to be real and plausible. The vegetation, the lay of the land, the ocean and the sea floor and sea vegation within the ocean. There simply isn't anything I've seen like this in an MMO, and while I tend to be a person who avoids getting to hyped up over a game, I've been talking to players in the Beta and currently all the features promised are working and in game. Which is an interesting and very ingenious approach, as from what it seems, XL Games worked on getting the engine done and then all features before crafting lore and the world itself. Its been in development since 2006 but and is now coming closer to completion. There is an expected due date sometime within 2012 for Korea, though there are no official announcements on localization and the North American Market. However, Jake Song said in an interview that he the Western Market is a large target audience, and in many more ways than one. While art style definately retains a large bit of that 'eastern' RPG look and feel, there is also a lot of Western Fantasy elements to story and look. Ironically enough, this has transcended culturally in game, between two human races even, The Nuian (Western Continent, and Western Culture influenced. (Very anglo in ethnical appearance) and the Hariharan, (Which architecture and cultural references are very asian as well as ethnical appearance). These great trends of both Eastern and Western Fantasy being seamlessly meshed together seem to be a good step in the right direction for MMO's, but more importantly so... is the integration of the best of mainstream MMO gaming, with the best of hardcore sandbox gaming. With the proper mix and dosage of both genres, you have Archeage, which is a not too hardcore setting, that is easy for all players to get into, but also has all the great functions of sandbox MMO's that ultimately makes me thrive to play a sandbox MMO. But what excites me more than a working and proven comprehensive list of features, is all the potential this game has for the RP community. Aside from the two PVE continents (that also feature areas where player settlements can be built) there are also unmapped uncharted islands in the vast oceans surrounding the continents, and as well another huge continent far across the sea to the North that is completely untouched by man... There you can build castles, cities, and with the proper collaboration, create a player ran nation. This game has everything anyone could want. The PVE, the PVP, the exploration, the Sandbox. It sounds too good to be true, but for all those people who have gone into beta thinking there has yet to be a catch, I've been told they haven't found out what that catch was yet. For those of you interested in finding out more about Archeage, here is a very good unbiased review of the 4th Closed Beta, with an extensive list of features that have been tested in the beta, and a good large number of them having a youtube video to back it up. Take a look!... this seems to be what the MMO industry needs. It might not be WoW big, but it really is the only game that looks like it really has set a goal to change how MMO's are played for the better. Archeage - Extensive List Of Features - CBT4 Review

((Just want to let you all know that I intend to get back into the RP soon. Just got back from Michigan for vacation!))

For all of you who had taken interest in Remnant, I just want to sincerely apologize for this sudden decision. Most of the people who I've started this group with from LOTRO have decided that there interests will be in ToR... and hence we are now going to be focusing our resources to that game and universe. Thats not to say that we won't be in FFXIV... its just to say that we won't necessarily be pursuing active recruitment for a community we may not participate in full time. Thank you all again for the support... I will still be apart of the community and continue RP plots on the forums and maybe in game come launch.

Val's eyes watched Revan as the highlander began to stir in his sleep subtley. He had not regained consciousness, but it seemed that the medicine was already in its final stages, and his unconscious state would wear off in the next few hours. "...Wierd... you think the doc' gave 'im the right stuff? I thought this boyo's supposed ta' be sleepin' till the mornin?... he's not gonna wake 'er nothin, uh?" Val moved over to the patient and nudged him with his foot, with little respect for the wounded man or his need for comfort. Like a child, poking at a sleeping dog with a stick. Val looked at Croix expectantly, waiting for an answer.

Valthizar somehow managed to get ahold of a random apple, its whereabouts unknown, and takes a big chunk out of it, chewing loudly and talking with his mouth full. "One-Eye'shome big shhot from Ala Mihgo.... He, like most of their lot, came into this town looking for freelance work, and sold their swords to any cause that gott'im a wee bit o' gil." He managed to swallow what was in his mouth before continuing. "I'm sure yer' familiar with the tale of the invasion of Ala Mihgo, aye?... well anyway..." He takes another bite out of the apple. "He'sh a bit tougher than your average highlander.... and they're all pretty tough albeit, rarely do you ever run into one. He's been around for about since the fall of the old city... and slowly, he's climbed, killed, bribed, slaughtered, bought, stolen, his way to the very top of the food chain 'ere in Limsa. At first, you can expect, a good lot of the other syndicates and locals tried to resist 'im. Most don't nowadays simply because... well... he's killed most o' tha shit-stirrers that were about. Everyone else is scared... and there are those of us... who stay out of his shadow, by remaining in other shadows." He raised a brow about the 'friend' she mentioned. "Friend, eh?... sounds like a good enough lead ta' me... reasonable to think though, if this fella and One-Eye are both from Migho... likely it wasn't no random killin'... but uh... I may jus' be statin' the obvious 'ere." He slaps the big rogaedyn on the shoulders with a grin. "But like ya' all've told me a'fore... best ta' leave the thinkin' bit to yuns."

"Right infront of the entire Militia... Like I said... this man is either crazy, or has a bloody deathwish... I just don't get it... ifin' he wanted to kill one-eye, why'd he not run away?... Seems like a bloody waste of opportunity to just throw in the white flag, when it was almost certain they were gonna kill 'im... I'd like ta' give the bloke some bloody credit, cause he doesn't look like the usual village idiot... but uh... kinda stupid if ye' ask me." Val takes another swig of the substance and looks over to Ryelle and nods curtly. "Pleasure ta' meet ya' miss." He shrugged at her words. "I won't lie... it's been a problem. But ey', it serves its uses. Ol' Croix here has me taste most of his food and drink in case of any assassination attempt." He smiles widely and rather stupidly. "Lucky for me, none of it has been poisoned yet... but don't tell him I'm swindlin him!" He says loudly smirking over at Croix.

I just wanted to inform you all that Remnant is pulling out of FFXIV. Not necessarily all together, we will probably have an in game group of people who will be playing FFXIV... but we are now going to be focusing our resources to the release of the Old Republic, as it seems that is where most the interest lies. I'll however still be participating in forum RP and maybe even get in game as well. It just depends on my financial situation come launch. 3 game subs running right now and its running me dry!

Eye's the bottle as it is taken away from him and glares at the Doc with Mock agrivation. "Oh, tha's cruel......" He glances at the other bottle much more warily this time around and lifts it to his nostrils before taking a swig, and swishing the substance around in his mouth. His eyes land upon Ryelle and winks with an ornery smile. "Who's tha' pretty?"

Val looks down at the wounded man, a crazy smile coming upon his face. "Quite a story I'll tell ya!... heard talk among the watch this here bastard set the Bismark ablaze and killed ol' One-Eye's lil brother. Bloody-helluva death wish if ya' ask me. Didn't seem ta resist the guards in the slightest... as ifin' he wanted ta' go to jail. Can't expect he thought better of gettin' out alive though. Heard talk that One-Eye came ta' meet with tha' ol Watch Cap'n 'imself. Figures he's got the watch under 'is thumb... Anyway... looks like he was stuck... pretty bad, but by luck, I think he'll make it... Anyway... mighta wanna restrain 'im or somethin. Quack's got a screw loose... better ta keep 'im from hurtin' himself, or anyone else. Figured we could get some juicy tid-bits from 'im... No one's dared ta' mess with One-Eye before until those lot who started that fight in the bismarck, and o'course this feller... but I'll be... killin the man's brother. I don't know if he realizes what he did... or ifin' ol One-eye an him go back... but they're both highlanders ya' know... so I figured he'd know somethin. Sides... we've been tryin' ta find away to get aroun' One-Eye anywho... or put 'im in a lesser place. Maybe this fella knows somethin." He heads back to the entrance and closes the door, reaching for the sack and a weapon wrapped in linen cloth for travel. "An' I got ya' a present... Shocked tha' piss outta' me when I touched it... but it was too good ta' leave behind..." Valthizar looks to Croix and with a gloved hand removes a black steel Nodachi, some spots with dried blood on it, though it looked like it was cleaned rather poorly recently. There was a unique gem that was incrested in its intricate hilt, that pulsed a blue glow, as did the runes. As soon as Valthizar touched it with his gloved hand the glow of the jewel and the runes faded into darkness. "Some wicked poker this is... but I wouldn't touch it without holdin' somethin if I was you..." Val looks at the Doc as he comes up with supplies, among other things. He rests the unique sword against the wall and goes rummaging through Doc's supplies. Among the supplies Val finds a bottle of what looked like to be liquer of some sort. "Thanks, Doc." Instead of treating the wounded man, he raises the bottle to his lips, rips out the cork with his teeth and takes a long swig and spits it out everywhere. "What the piss is this?!"

Valthizar heaves heavily as he approaches the set of steps that lead to the den. Behind him on a cot he dragged across the ground, was a wounded man, masked by a cloak, and covered in blankets. He lowered him to the ground slowly and moved up the steps, and as he reached the top door, he did the succession of raps that was the secret password, and unlocked the door with a key. He looks in the entry way and hollers in. "Ey!... some'n ge' off their arse and come ou' 'ere an' give me a hand!" His voice was destinctive, as was his accent, he was hyurian, but not of Eorzea by birth. The rest of the crew could easily figure out it was Val. Val ran back down the stairs to the man who was laid out upon the cot which now rested on the ground. "Alrigh' fella... we'll get ya' good in no time, we will." He looked up the steps to see if anyone was coming to answer to his call.

When Revan woke up, he was being dragged down a dark alley within Limsa Lominsa, by a man who appeared to be a guard. He was lying upon a cot of some sort, which he was being dragged on. Revan looks down at the wound to see it was properly cleaned and stopped. He apparently was lucky enough that no vital organs were wounded. He however was fevered and chills were going through his body. The guard dragging him had a sack over his back, a great nodachi sticking out, that was Illucien. "...w.. where am I?" Revan whispered quietly. The guard glanced back, his features masked by the helmet he was wearing. "Quiet mate. We're not outta harm's way yet..." Revan's eyes quirked with what little energy he had, left, unaware of what was happening or who this stranger was, or whether or not he meant well upon him.

((Yes, it is. Still kinda waiting on Daishi to reply before we move forward. I think he's had a pretty heavy load, work wise, so he'll probably get to it eventually, just more a matter of when.))