Patch 3.1 Previews!

rainichan · October 24, 2015

I kept flying over the Arboretum after 3.0 dropped and kept hoping we could go inside and my prayers were answered. Plus dat gear. I hope it's soon, give me good news on Sunday, Yoshi-P!

Blue · October 24, 2015

Dungeons and Developers.

!!! Wooo! They finally extended /dance to all races! About time! (I wonder if they're extending them among all genders too? I think the hyur on the first pic is using the Miqo'te Female one, but I'm not 100% sure) That Lalall is definitely using the Miqo'te female dance in the second picture, and midlander female in the third.

Edit: also, I hope they're made persistent. Now, if only they changed their mind on facial expressions too...

Kellach Woods · October 24, 2015

Now THAT's what I'm talking about!

Dat Oni · October 24, 2015

It is Gothic.

Gothic Victorian/Steampunk.

Marisa · October 25, 2015

It is Gothic.

Gothic Victorian/Steampunk.

Perhaps we have different definitions of Gothic. Gothic, to me, pertains to the Holy Roman Empire, and all the things that come with that. Which Ishgard itself reflects very heavily, but which the gearsets largely neglect.

Gothic and Victorian don't go together super well. It'd be kind of like having a 1930s gangster theme where everyone is a cowboy. Different eras with very different cultures and aesthetics.

Altitis Acquired · October 25, 2015

If anyone is in doubt what "gothic" means, Google says:

Gothic

ˈɡɒθɪk/

adjective

1.
relating to the Goths or their extinct language, which belongs to the East Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It provides the earliest manuscript evidence of any Germanic language (4th–6th centuries AD).
2.
of or in the style of architecture prevalent in western Europe in the 12th–16th centuries (and revived in the mid 18th to early 20th centuries), characterized by pointed arches, rib vaults, and flying buttresses, together with large windows and elaborate tracery. English Gothic architecture is divided into Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular.

And you can read some more on wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic

Either case, it is gothic inspired.

Blue · October 25, 2015

It is Gothic.

Gothic Victorian/Steampunk.

Perhaps we have different definitions of Gothic. Gothic, to me, pertains to the Holy Roman Empire, and all the things that come with that. Which Ishgard itself reflects very heavily, but which the gearsets largely neglect.

Gothic and Victorian don't go together super well. It'd be kind of like having a 1930s gangster theme where everyone is a cowboy. Different eras with very different cultures and aesthetics.

Perhaps it is due to different language and culture, but over here in Italy, anything inspired to/derived from the Holy Roman Empire is defined as romantic (from the italian words Roma (Rome) and Antico (Ancient) ). Gothic matches more to what Vachir posted.

Oli! · October 25, 2015

If anyone is in doubt what "gothic" means, Google says:

Either case, it is gothic inspired.

What you just linked is in stark opposition to coats and top-hats.

The architecture used for the expansion is indeed Gothic, but that was already stated. We're talking about the armor.

Altitis Acquired · October 25, 2015

If anyone is in doubt what "gothic" means, Google says:

Either case, it is gothic inspired.

What you just linked is in stark opposition to coats and top-hats.

The architecture used for the expansion is indeed Gothic, but that was already stated. We're talking about the armor.

There's a link talking about Gothic fashion in the wiki:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fashion

Seems like some of the new armour is inspired from this.

Oli! · October 25, 2015

There's a link talking about Gothic fashion in the wiki:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fashion

Seems like some of the new armour is inspired from this.

Gothic Fashion is a subset of the Goth subculture, which is very heavily detached from the historical period marked by Gothic architecture. Squeenix seems very much aware of this, considering that the Heavensward NPCs in Ishgard wear clothing inspired by that historical period.

So this is still out of left field. If anything, I would say that they've decided to go Full Steampunk at this point, considering that we're now at the cusp of the "Great Sky Age."

Altitis Acquired · October 25, 2015

There's a link talking about Gothic fashion in the wiki:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_fashion

Seems like some of the new armour is inspired from this.

Gothic Fashion is a subset of the Goth subculture, which is very heavily detached from the historical period marked by Gothic architecture. Squeenix seems very much aware of this, considering that the Heavensward NPCs in Ishgard wear clothing inspired by that historical period.

So this is still out of left field. If anything, I would say that they've decided to go Full Steampunk at this point, considering that we're now at the cusp of the "Great Sky Age."

Well, more Steampunk'esque, as there's actually no real steam being used. But I see what you mean. Hence why I think the style is more Victorian gothic, which Steampunk is also based on.

I like it though. FFXIV has many mixed styles in their armour sets. It's cool. ^^

Kage · October 25, 2015

http://fashiontruhistory.blogspot.com.es/2006/04/gothic-fashion.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1200%E2%80%931300_in_European_fashion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1300%E2%80%931400_in_European_fashion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1400%E2%80%931500_in_European_fashion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1500%E2%80%9350_in_Western_European_fashion

http://www.cwu.edu/~robinsos/ppages/resources/Costume_History/gothic.htm

http://www.historical-costumes.eu/en/01_middle_ages.html

Seemed sorta legit to me that the fashion was Gothic inspired. Victorian? No, different time period and style for sure.

Altitis Acquired · October 25, 2015

http://fashiontruhistory.blogspot.com.es/2006/04/gothic-fashion.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1200%E2%80%931300_in_European_fashion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1300%E2%80%931400_in_European_fashion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1400%E2%80%931500_in_European_fashion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1500%E2%80%9350_in_Western_European_fashion

http://www.cwu.edu/~robinsos/ppages/resources/Costume_History/gothic.htm

http://www.historical-costumes.eu/en/01_middle_ages.html

Seemed sorta legit to me that the fashion was Gothic inspired. Victorian? No, different time period and style for sure.

Well, FFXIV isn't set in one time period. It's kinda a mix of many different ones, because... well, fantasy world. The devs can pick and choose whatever inspiration they feel fits the theme. The new armour sets, along with the Scholar's eso set kinda fits the Victorian feel.

Kage · October 25, 2015

Well, FFXIV isn't set in one time period. It's kinda a mix of many different ones, because... well, fantasy world. The devs can pick and choose whatever inspiration they feel fits the theme. The new armour sets, along with the Scholar's eso set kinda fits the Victorian feel.

You misunderstood what I was saying. I am saying that the Gothic styles are not the same as Victorian styles. That's it.

Altitis Acquired · October 25, 2015

Well, FFXIV isn't set in one time period. It's kinda a mix of many different ones, because... well, fantasy world. The devs can pick and choose whatever inspiration they feel fits the theme. The new armour sets, along with the Scholar's eso set kinda fits the Victorian feel.

You misunderstood what I was saying. I am saying that the Gothic styles are not the same as Victorian styles. That's it.

Ah, gotcha. ^^

I think I'm calling it Victorian Gothic as in the modern term gothic, meaning the dark clothing based on the Victorian style. Like shown in the link from the wiki I posted.

I can see alot of the Heavensward armour being inspired from the Gothic era, like those pictures you posted.

Marisa · October 29, 2015

I really just want them to focus on the Gothic theme just long enough that I can get a Gothic Knight tank set.

Ishgardian architecture be damned, I will not accept this as a Gothic expansion until this helmet exists ingame.

And it better have a damn good /visor animation.

Caspar · October 29, 2015

When I read the term gothic, I tend to think of the gothic fiction genre. That was more of a 16th century thing. I think these clothes do draw upon that period aesthetically at least a little bit.

They have the corrupt clergy and gloomy castle town part down, as well as the inquisition themes; they just need to up the ante on the horror. That being said, while the dungeons look exciting, I might have to stretch to find a reason to use such well-to-do looking gear on my relatively low income character.

TheLastCandle · October 29, 2015

All I want out of FF medieval-inspired fashion is a chaperon, thereby completing my need for Vernon Roche cosplay.

Kage · October 29, 2015

3.1 Preview Website is up!

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Level Requirement Disciple of War or Magic level 60

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