Lightning Strikes Twice in Eorzea!

[Dat Oni]

 

An event revolving around Claire "Lightning" Farron from the FFXIII trilogy has been announced! Players will embark on a quest arc that will net them weapons based on/from the games, Snow and Lightning's outfits (depending on gender), as well as a new hairstyle option for the upcoming Aesthetician being implemented in patch 2.1!

 

The whole article can be found here. Hope you're all as excited as I am!

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Event Date and Times

From Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, December 9, 2013 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) 

The story arc for this event is comprised of multiple quests that will be released at the following times:

• Chapter 1: From Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  
• Chapter 2: From Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  
• Chapter 3: From Monday, November 18, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  
• Chapter 4: From Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
  

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Lightning Strikes

Speak to the reporters who will appear at the following locations.

* Please note that these quests cannot be completed after the event has concluded.

* This event is scheduled to make a return in February 2014 for the North American and European release of Lighting Returns: FINAL FANTASY XIII.

 

Chapter 1: For the Winsome

Required Level: 12 or above

Quest Prerequisites: None

Quest Location: Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks - Peter Winsome

 

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Chapter 2: Seeking the Scoop

Required Level: 26 or above

Quest Prerequisites: Complete "For the Winsome"

Quest Location: Uldah, Steps of Nald - Dural Tharal

 

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Chapter 3: The Knight's Passage

Required Level: 38 or above

Quest Prerequisites: Complete "Seeking the Scoop"

Quest Location: Old Gridania - Kipih Jakkya

 

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Chapter 4: Wonder and Lightning

Required Level: 45 or above

Quest Prerequisites: Complete "The Knight's Passage"

Quest Location: Old Gridania - Kipih Jakkya

 

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Lightning Event Guide/FAQ!

[Olofantur]

Oh Twelve not sure if its just me but SOME ONE FIX THE FORMATTING FOR THE FRONT PAGE- ASHDJLASHDJALKSHD

 

 

 

 

edit: or spoiler the maps so they don't stretch the page.

[TheLastCandle]

I'll admit I'm kinda looking forward to this. I want the Snow clothes for the lulz.

[Dat Oni]

Oh Twelve not sure if its just me but SOME ONE FIX THE FORMATTING FOR THE FRONT PAGE- ASHDJLASHDJALKSHD

 

 

 

 

 

edit: or spoiler the maps so they don't stretch the page.

 

Will do, command. Also, I MADE THE FRONT PAGE! WOO!

[Olofantur]

Oh Twelve not sure if its just me but SOME ONE FIX THE FORMATTING FOR THE FRONT PAGE- ASHDJLASHDJALKSHD

 

 

 

 

 

edit: or spoiler the maps so they don't stretch the page.

 

Will do, command. Also, I MADE THE FRONT PAGE! WOO!

 

/weep, thank you so much, the little nuby header bars sticking out on the right were driving me crazy, so thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou

[Merri]

Been waiting anxiously since this was first announced.

 

Dat Villiers coat. I want need it.

[TheLastCandle]

Been waiting anxiously since this was first announced.

 

Dat Villiers coat. I want need it.

 

We'll be coat-bro's. We'll need a secret handshake.

[Olofantur]

We'll be coat-bro's. We'll need a secret handshake.

 

Why not just bump weapons? I'd make a "docking" joke, but I don't want to get shanked. :tonberry:

 

edit: or I could point out that in the top image near the left hand upper corner there are two fingers pointing towards the "X" that look like Goatse, but that might be a bit tasteless.

[Dat Oni]

[Brave]

Yeah I REALLY want the Snow outfit but I'm sure it will result in this ><  SO what I'm hoping is that once they debut a new event article of clothing I'll be able to don my coat and feel less clone-ish rofl ><

[shotgunbadger]

No shame, I'm amped.

[Swashbuckler]

As much as I don't really like FF13, these costume pieces and weapons are pretty damn awesome.

 

Here I go doing these quests a gazillion times for all my characters. :lol:

[Lost River]

Sweeeeeet! More reason to play. But, I want 2.1 nows.

[TheLastCandle]

Wait, there's no hat? I was counting on that Snow beanie for my Aleport scallawag!

[Dat Oni]

Yeah I REALLY want the Snow outfit but I'm sure it will result in this ><  SO what I'm hoping is that once they debut a new event article of clothing I'll be able to don my coat and feel less clone-ish rofl ><

 

Well, the weapons and clothing have really bad stats. It's pretty close to vanity items.

 

Because of this, I think we'll see them about as often as we see people running around with the Warrior of Light Helm/Moogle Hat. 

 

I believe it'll be us roleplayers who get the most out of these items, as opposed to standard players.

[Dat Oni]

For those of you interested, here's the lowdown on where the weapons came from in the FFXIII trilogy.

 

• Blazefire Saber: Obviously, Lightning's classic gunblade. Unlike traditional gunblades in the FF series, her's folds up from sword mode to actually transform into a gun. It is in gun mode that the weapon can be stored.
  
• Vega Knuckles: You would think this would be Snow's weapon, but Snow actually fights barehanded and beefs up his attack through emblems, which are symbols on the back of his coat. Vega is actually the name of one of Sazh's pair of pistols, and here they've been converted into...Gun-Horas? Here's hoping they actually shoot!
  
• L'Cie Bardiche: A bardiche constructed in the shape of the crystal pillar created by Ragnarok in the end of FFXIII, to hold up Cocoon and prevent its fall after the death of the Fal'Cie Orphan. 
  
• Bladed Lance: Fang's signature hunting lance. In FFXIII, it split into a 3 sectioned sansetsukon. Aside from that, nothing too special about it, save how iconic the weapon is.
  
• Star Seeker: One of two weapons from FFXIII-2, this one belongs to Sera. In the game, it transformed between a bow and a sword, and was stored in Sword form (I think). I hope they repeat this in ARR, as the Relic weapon for the Bard folds up into a Harp when stored (please tell me I'm not the only person who noticed this).
  
• Binding Rod: Vanille's weapon, which was like some sort of hellish fishing rod. The forked ends would detach and dig into the enemy...It was pretty brutal. In ARR, it's a mere wand. Le sigh.
  
• Mog's Staff: Exactly what it says on the tin, kupo! :moogle: This belonged to the NPC Mog in FFXIII-2, who never actually participated in combat...Unless you count the fact that he actually transformed into Sera's Star Seeker. Regardless, this is the first time this staff has ever seen combat.
  
• Grimoire Wing: This is the stupidest thing I have ever seen. The concept is thus: They took Hope's boomerang (yes...a boomerang) from FFXIII, multiplied it, and slapped them all together and called the resulting monstrosity a BOOK. Yes, this is the Tome weapon for all you Summoners and Scholars. Aren't you special~
  

[Tiergan]

I've never played FF13, but damn if I'm not eager to get my hands on those duds.

 

I'm secretly hoping we'll be able to dye them though so we don't quite all look as clone-ish as I imagine we all will. <_<;

[Dat Oni]

I've never played FF13, but damn if I'm not eager to get my hands on those duds.

 

I'm secretly hoping we'll be able to dye them though so we don't quite all look as clone-ish as I imagine we all will. <_<;

 

AND LO

 

EVG CAME CRASHING DOWN FROM THE HEAVENS, HAMMER IN HAND, TO SMASH THE HOPES AND DREAMS OF TIERGAN.

 

They can't be dyed, bro. Sorry.

[Fenris]

I like the initiative and I hope that it's a sign of things to come. Would love all the fan service they provide, in form of hints more or less obvious, towards former and future Final Fantasy games.

[Raeras]

Sounds like fun ^^ Yay for new clothes and weapons

[Dat Oni]

I like the initiative and I hope that it's a sign of things to come. Would love all the fan service they provide, in form of hints more or less obvious, towards former and future Final Fantasy games.

 

I actually heard a rumor about FF1 character pets. As in having a little FF1-era Black Mage follow you around. If it's true, I WANT IT.

[Kismet]

I don't think there's anyone who didn't notice that the Artemis Bow folds into a harp? I mean, you would have to be pretty absent-minded to not see that...

 

In any case, I really want Serah's bow. Although, a friend told me that the weapons will be level 13 or something like that? If that's true, then the wardrobe system needs to hurry up. =/

[Dat Oni]

I don't think there's anyone who didn't notice that the Artemis Bow folds into a harp? I mean, you would have to be pretty absent-minded to not see that...

 

In any case, I really want Serah's bow. Although, a friend told me that the weapons will be level 13 or something like that? If that's true, then the wardrobe system needs to hurry up. =/

 

Yes, the weapons will be around level 13. Like I said before...

 

Well, the weapons and clothing have really bad stats. It's pretty close to vanity items.

 

Because of this, I think we'll see them about as often as we see people running around with the Warrior of Light Helm/Moogle Hat. 

 

I believe it'll be us roleplayers who get the most out of these items, as opposed to standard players.

[Kismet]

*Shrugs* In any case, what I said still stands. The sooner we get the wardrobe system, the better.

[Haven's Fox]

I'd wish they would let us gender swap the gear with Snow's outfit. Then again a few males in lightning's skirt would be amusing too just like the Foestriker skirt!