Vanafest was held two weeks ago and a three part add-on scenario for Final Fantasy XI was announced. The official site for the add-on was since launched and we will be bringing you more news on this as it comes about. For now here is the official post from the PlayOnline website.
An announcement was made today at VanaFest 2010 for "Abyssea," an all-new three-part series of battle-oriented add-ons.
A parallel world existing beside Vana'diel, Abyssea is a land fraught with perils and home to savage hordes of heretofore unseen creatures. Ferocious, towering NMs, new-look HNMs-even the garden varieties will confound would-be challengers with their unfamiliar and formidable powers. These and a whole host more await hapless adventurers with open arms and voracious maws.
In Abyssea, concerns such as the over-population of battle areas and the need for large time investments will be a thing of the past. The development team is hard at work creating a world where parties can engage in rewarding battles with powerful foes and collect prized equipment with the least of fuss.
The November major version update, starring the third and final add-on scenario, "A Shantotto AscensionThe Legend Torn, Her Empire Born," is now available for your downloading pleasure! With compelling new Wings of the Goddess quests, more heart-pounding action with the Moblin Maze Mongers, a host of job adjustments, and throngs of game-enhancing tweaks across the board, there is bound to be something for adventurers of all stripes!
The fast-approaching major version update will usher in auspicious adjustments spanning a wide range of in-game elements. Today, it is our pleasure to introduce the changes that are scheduled for the Chocobo Circuit, the fishing quest "Inside the Belly," and more!
It is our pleasure to announce that registration codes for "A Shantotto AscensionThe Legend Torn, Her Empire Born" are now available for purchase. The official site has been updated to mark this momentous occasion, so head on over and see what's in store!
Follow the "A Shantotto Ascension" banner on the PlayOnline Viewer's main FINAL FANTASY XI page to purchase your registration code.
Detailed information can be found at the official add-on scenario site.
*Purchasing users will be able to access the new content with the release of the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, currently scheduled for November 9.
*One registration code will grant all characters within a single PlayOnline account access to "A Shantotto Ascension
Some new news on Job Adjustments in the next version update for Final Fantasy XI. Check out the official post below:
Part II of our job adjustments and additions preview invites to center stage beastmasters and summoners, Vana'diel's wielders of animalistic and avatarial might!
PlayOnline has posted a small preview of the next version update that is due out in September. This brief preview includes changes to the existing jobs one of the more perplexing changes is to the ability Velocity Shot and that its cool down is being increased from five minutes to two hours. Full details below:
The November version update will feature a host of welcome refinements for three time-honored professions: rangers, beastmasters, and summoners. In Part I of our preview, we shine the spotlight on rangers and unveil the adjustments that will have the hunters and huntresses of Vana'diel sharpshooting like never before!
trees bedecked in gold and crimson hues, a crisp breeze in the air and the mouthwatering aroma of pumpkin pie wafting from the windows of taverns and homes...
Autumn has come to the three nations, and with it, that most devilishly delightful of seasonal celebrations, the Harvest Festival!
But all is not well, as honest-to-goodness ghosts are plotting to use the guise of the annual masquerade to skulk into town and wreak unholy havoc on the unsuspecting citizens. Brave adventurers who join with the moogles to drive out these demons can expect to receive due reward, in the form of a splendidly ghoulish lantern said to ward off malign spirits!
How did people come to attribute such supernatural powers to a simple lighting device carved from an overgrown gourd? The answer lies in a timeless tale passed down in Windurstian lore...
For the full storyand details on how to participate in the festivities for yourselfread on!
Playonline has posted the details for a neat little art contest to commemorate the release of the third downloadable episode. Check out the official details below:
To commemorate the upcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XI's third add-on scenario, "A Shantotto Ascension," it is with pleasure that we announce a fan art contest inspired by everyone's favorite rhyme-spinning sorceress!
With her peerless mastery over the black arts and her sass in abundance, Doctor Shantotto has established herself as one of the most popular personalities ever to grace the world of Vana'diel. Now adventurers the world over have a chance to pay homage to this pocket dynamo by way of fan art! Ruthless, beautiful, nigh-omnipotenthow you portray the former Orastery Minister is entirely up to you. Just keep in mind, however, that the good doctor is nothing if not charming!
Where you having trouble accessing Diabolos? It was under maintenance today.
We were experiencing the following technical difficulties with the Diabolos world, but we are happy to announce that these issues have been addressed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
[Date & Time]
Oct. 2, 2009 from 5:54 to 6:41 (PDT)
[Issue Details]
Sometimes unable to access the following area of Diabolos world.
Not content to rest until each and every adventurer in Vana'diel is sending a steady stream of gil into their already ample coffers, Goldagrik and his lovable band of Maze Mongers are cooking up some deviously delightful new diversions for you in the upcoming version update.
The third micro expansion to Final Fantasy XI has been announced with a brand new trailer. Check out the official details below for "A Shantotto Ascension"
We are proud to announce that the official trailer for the third add-on scenario, "A Shantotto AscensionThe Legend Torn, Her Empire Born," is now available for your viewing pleasure!
Head on over to the official site for a preview of the adventure that awaits!
It's time once more for that most breathtaking and bewildering of Vana'diel's annual observancesthe Buffalo Blitz! Why do otherwise sensible individuals risk life and limb by intentionally incurring the ire of these belligerent bovine beasts? The answer might not be what you expect...
For the full storyand details on how to hurl yourself heroically into the frayjust read on!
Here is a notice from Square about RMT and suspicious advertisements:
We have confirmed that RMT and suspicious site advertisements are being sent in large quantities as tells in game.
Regarding these issues, we ask that when you place a GM call to report them, that you please include the name of the character that sent you the tell in the call summary. Additionally, while we are investigating all calls that come in, we estimate that the number of calls will continue to increase by a considerable amount, so we ask for your understanding if a GM is unable to personally respond to these issues specifically.
To counter the increase of these issues, we are planning to introduce a filter to block suspicious tells along with the next version update. We ask for your patience and understanding in this matter.
The PlayOnline website has announced a new commemorative Final Fantasy XI dog tags. There is one for each of the starting cities. Retailing for $106 the set can be a little expensive but a great way to show your FFXI pride!
It is with pleasure that we announce the "Silver Dog Tag"the second product in the Final Fantasy XI Players' Collection line of premium accessories. Scheduled to go on sale later this month, this smart little number will allow players to always keep Vana'diel close to heart no matter where they go.
Square has posted a notice on the official PlayOnline website for Final Fantasy XI. The Norh American GM Petition service will see some downtime tomorrow, the 8th.
At the following time, the North American GM petition service for both the PlayOnline Viewer and FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable due to network maintenance.
We thank you for your patience.
[Date & Time]
Sep. 8, 2009 from 20:00 to 21:30 (PDT)
* Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
* Maintenance was initially scheduled for 19:00 to 20:00 (PDT), but this time has changed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
[Details]
North American GM petition service for the PlayOnline Viewer and FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable.
[Cause]
Network maintenance
[Affected Services]
- PlayOnline
- FINAL FANTASY XI
A bulletin went up this morning about account security. Even if you dont believe your account is compromised it has some handy tips. Everyone should refresh themselves on account security once and a while. Full release below:
We have received reports regarding the unauthorized access of player accounts.
If you experience one of the following situations, please contact the Information Center as soon as possible.
- You receive the message "The account has been logged into from another terminal" and you are unable log back into the account.
- A character linked to the PlayOnline ID is logged in when you have not accessed the account.
In addition, if you have experienced any of the following, please change your PlayOnline password after performing a virus check to make sure you have not downloaded any malicious programs. If you have a Square Enix Account, be sure to change your Square Enix password through the Square Enix Management System located on the top right of the FINAL FANTASY XI official website.
- PlayOnline/FINAL FANTASY XI client forcibly shuts down often.
- PC applications or the peformance of the PC is unstable and has trouble turning on or shutting down.
- Anti-virus software detects a malicious program.
The use of the Square Enix Security Token is often very effective in preventing unauthorized access to game data. If you are using the Windows version
of the PlayOnline Viewer, we highly recommended using the Square Enix Security Token.
We ask that you continue to monitor and update the security of your system and Internet connection to prevent any harm caused by malicious programs.
PlayOnline Information Center
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time
https://secure.playonline.com/supportus/index.html
Square Enix posted a new notice on the PlayOnline section of the FFXI Website. It seems that the character registration service will be down for various times of the course of the next few days. Here is a copy of the official post:
The Character Reactivation Service will be unavailable due to registration server maintenance at the times shown below. Please note that we will be unable to accept applications for this service during these periods.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.
[Date & Time]
From Aug. 31, 2009 7:50 to 13:00 (PDT)
From Aug. 31, 2009 16:50 to 19:00 (PDT)
From Aug. 31, 2009 23:50 to Sep. 1, 2009 5:00 (PDT)
From Sep. 1, 2009 17:00 to 19:00 (PDT)
From Sep. 2, 2009 0:00 to 6:00 (PDT)
* Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
Square has turned Characrer Reactivation back on. Here are the details:
Previously we have announced that the temporary suspension of Character Reactivation Service is scheduled from Aug. 24, 2009 19:00 to Aug. 25, 2009 8:00 (PDT). However due to the completion of PlayOnline registration server emergency maintenance, service has resumed on Aug. 25, 2009 at 3:30 (PDT).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have cause.
[Date & Time]
From Aug. 24, 2009 19:00 to Aug. 25, 2009 3:30 (PDT)
Square Enix has posted a new notice that the registration service will be down tonight.
The PlayOnline registration server will be unavailable due to emergency maintenance at the following time. During this period, the following services will be unavailable:
- Register or unsubscribe PlayOnline accounts
- Review or update member information
- Review, purchase, cancel, or reactivate Content IDs
- Purchase expansion pack registration codes
- Apply for the World Transfer Service
- Access PlayOnline Membership Information from the official PlayOnline web site (http://www.playonline.com)
- Register Reward Codes
- Apply for the Character Reactivation Service
- Purchase Security Tokens
Thank you for your patience.
[Date & Time]
From Aug. 24, 2009 20:00 to Aug. 25, 2009 8:00 (PDT)
* Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
