Patch 3.2 News and Previews - Feb 23! (Update Feb8)

[Miss Gaz]

/wink

[Kurt S.]

And here I am going dear sweet baby jesus the leveling roulette can be done as a party. Hallelujah.

[Steel Wolf]

Yo, dem boots doe.

 

I am reserving intense hype until I read about the tank changes in more detail, but I'm glad that people are getting jacked up at least. It's always fun to see excitement. I'm just trying to keep a cool head about the adorbs tiny stuff until the big thing I'm personally on about is assuaged.

 

Also I need to get my ARM up to snuff to maybe get to turn a profit in off of these glamours. Assuming, of course, I'm included in that whole bit.

 

I wholly expect to hear that this will require level 60 iL399 with mats farmed exclusively through Diadem PUG'ing though. Gotta have that other shoe drop right?

[Dat Oni]

Personally?

 

I've been using VIT accessories since day one. On PLD, no less.

 

And I did just fine.

[Caspar]

I'm gonna miss those stupidly huge Fell Cleave numbers, but it had to happen. It's probably one of the first steps towards making the tank classes more equal.

[Kellach Woods]

I am reserving intense hype until I read about the tank changes in more detail, but I'm glad that people are getting jacked up at least. It's always fun to see excitement. I'm just trying to keep a cool head about the adorbs tiny stuff until the big thing I'm personally on about is assuaged.

 

I don't trust them to make such a sweeping change and not screw someone down the line. Kage brought up the problem of stacking Parry just because VIT items that don't have it are few and far between. Someone else also brought up the point about DRK's Living Dead being much harder to full heal (without stuff like Benediction of course) with additional problems overall regarding threat output due to damage done (especially PLD who are going to be seeing a buff in this patch).

 

Necessary, but it won't be the end.

 

Boarskin Skirt won't look this cool on dudes so I'm like... SE pls.

 

Rest is k

 

I dig those boots tho. No glamour that can make use of it, and Kirimu is super overdone so...

[TheLastCandle]

And here I am going dear sweet baby jesus the leveling roulette can be done as a party. Hallelujah.

 

This. All of the Roulette changes are great.

[Aaron]

ABOUT TIME THEY MADE THOSE BOOTS TANK ACCESSIBLE.

[Dogberry]

I AM LATE AS HELL TO THIS PARTY BUT

 

GAMERAAAA GAMERAAAA GAMERA IS REALLY NEAT GAMERA IS FILLED WITH MEAT WE'VE BEEN EATING GAMERAAAA!

[Kage]

Main Scenario Preview!

Patch 3.2 – The Gears of Change is scheduled to release on February 23, 2016! Prepare for release day with this sneak peek at the main scenario.

 

 

Truth. Peace. Reformation. These were the keys to Ishgard's salvation. So believed Ser Aymeric, acting ruler of the Holy See. However, not all shared in his dream, and in his headlong rush to unite man and dragon once more, those still bound by the fetters of the past rose up to defend their nation against the forces they feared would destroy it. Yet change─that great, inexorable wave─was upon them, and soon all of Ishgard would bend to its will.

 

 

Dungeon Preview

Patch 3.2 is fast approaching, and today we offer you a glimpse into the Antitower, as well as the hard mode of the Lost City of Amdapor!

 

≪The Antitower≫

 

In all of creation, what greater mystery could there be than the fate of this very star? To sound the deepest depths, to study the aetherial sea itself─for these purposes and more was the Antitower built. Abandoned by her Sharlayan caretakers following the exodus, it has since been overrun by the magical guardians they left behind. Yet were one blessed with Her gift to brave these dangers and descend to the furthest reaches─to hear, feel, and think at the heart of this world─what would they find?

 

Level Requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 60

Item Level Requirement: Average item level 180 or above

Party Size: Four players

Time Limit: 90 minutes

Quest : The Word of the Mother

Prerequisites: Players must first complete the main scenario quest "As It Once Was.

 

≪The Lost City of Amdapor (Hard)≫

Following the defeat of Diabolos, the unnatural pall choking the crumbling city of Amdapor was lifted, and tranquility restored to the Twelveswood. Or so it had seemed. When the Hearers entered the ruins, however, they had scarce begun consigning the stones to the forest when their elemental allies fled in a sudden panic. By the spirits’ agitated whispers did the Seedseers learn that a daunting and hostile presence yet lingered within Amdapor's moldering walls. Unable to complete their ritual of cleansing, once more have the Padjals called upon your aid. Once more must you delve deep inside the ancient city's husk, and purge its withered heart of an unknown evil...

 

Level Requirement: Disciple of War or Magic level 60

Item Level Requirement: Average item level 180 or above

Party Size: Four players

Time Limit: 90 minutes

Quest : One More Night in Amdapor

Prerequisites: Players must first complete the main scenario quest "Heavensward," and have also completed the quest "One Night In Amdapor.”

[Kage]

GAME WATCH (JP WEBSITE) has posted up 3.2 Press Release images for MSQ and Dungeon Previews! I’ll be reblogging and editing the older images soon!

 

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20160204_741998.html

 

 

The Antitower

 

The Lost City of Amdapor (Hard)

[Steel Wolf]

Oh, Minfilia is going all Galadriel on us....greaaaaaaat

[Kage]

I am currently fixing up the previews with the release images, but have this non-logo'd Minfilia during the wait.

[Telluride]

Oh, Minfilia is going all Galadriel on us....greaaaaaaat

 

If she says she is Minfilia the White... I'm going to smack a Yoshi.

[Greybarren]

Behold our glorious mismanaging salvation.

 

Here's to hoping she remembers we have a damn link pearl and don't need to go walking back to her desk EVERY DAMN TIME.

[Unnamed Mercenary]

Behold our glorious mismanaging salvation.

 

Here's to hoping she remembers we have a damn link pearl and don't need to go walking back to her desk EVERY DAMN TIME.

 

Probably not.

 

But hey, at least her breasts don't defy gravity anymore. Perhaps she'll act a -little- more maturely. ...otherwise, I expect this new Minfilia to come with a 90 sun "no kidnapping" warranty for good measure.

[Telluride]

 

 

Probably not.

 

But hey, at least her breasts don't defy gravity anymore.

 

Just everyone's who nabbed her outfit of choice. We'll always have MinfiliaForm Bras to remember her by, now.

[Unnamed Mercenary]

 

 

Probably not.

 

But hey, at least her breasts don't defy gravity anymore.

 

Just everyone's who nabbed her outfit of choice. We'll always have MinfiliaForm Bras to remember her by, now.

 

Of course. But that means I don't need to see it in -my- MSQ anymore. 1.0 Minfilia was still her best IMO.

[Warren Castille]

"Hey, we're redesigning the Scions, what do you think of these?"

 

"Oh, Y'Shtola should look more seasoned and adventurey, she's seen some shit and that should be reflected in her appearance. Oh, and Thancred should look all rugged and worn, since he's seen some shit and it should be reflected in his appearance."

 

"What about Minfillia?"

 

"Put her in a boring child's bedsheet. It'll reflect her personality."

[H.H.]

rip butt window

[Kage]

I am currently fixing up the previews with the release images, but have this non-logo'd Minfilia during the wait.

 

 

I... Hurm. HURMMMMMMMMMMM

 

Warring Triad is a thing. What if Hydaelyn is starting to be part of the inbalance as Warriors of Darkness imply by doing whatshisnameAscian's work even though they fought another Ascian?

[Dat Oni]

How I feel about all of this:

 

"Minfillia is the worst character in the game! All she does is get kidnapped! Moenbryda was better!"

 

"Moenbryda literally lasted one patch and existed solely to hand over a macguffin."

 

"DON'T YOU TALK SHIT ABOUT MOENBRYDA."

 

"And by the way, Thancred got his stupid ass taken over by an Ascian, first. Where's the scorn for that failure? Or Alphinaud and the utter disaster that was the Crystal Braves?"

 

"DON'T YOU TALK SHIT ABOUT MY HUSBANDOS."

 

"I hate this fanbase."

[Warren Castille]

Moenbryda was objectively a more developed character by the time they killed her; Established background, romantic interest, driving purpose. Minfilia is bland and boring despite having been around for literal years of development prior.

 

Hell, even Thancred's story played out over almost the entirety of the MSQ, and Alphinaud's failure serves as the crux of his development over 3.0.

[111]

As long as minifillia still has the boobs she can wear whatever she wants.

[Kismet]

Dat Minfillia redesign... :frustrated:

 

Also, I swear, if it turns out she becomes a vessel for Hydaelyn or fuses with her or some shit... I'll be kind of annoyed. Please don't do something like that, SE. Please.