Fantasy Fighters

11:09 FFXI Director Ogawa is presenting what we can expect from Wings of the Goddess in the coming version updates.
11:10 There will be a major clash in Valdeaunia, involving all 3 of the nations banding together to face it.
11:12 Soon we’ll learn details about the comet seen in Vana’diel’s past and about Atomos’s ability to influence the future.
11:12 The March version update marks the thrilling conclusion of the past nation quest storylines.
11:14 The team is also planning exciting items for completing the past nation quest storylines. Wonder we can expect to see.
11:15 Next up, FFXI Planner Ito will take us through what content is in the works for Campaign.
11:16 When battling in Castle Zvahl-related areas, you may run into… the Shadow Lord! He seems pretty tough…
11:16 A few photos showing off player characters wearing pieces of the Shadow Lord’s armor and weapon were just shown!
11:17 Apparently, there will be new weapons that allow players to utilize these previously Campaign-only weapon skills!
11:17 A video showing player characters using the Campaign-only special weapon skill Uriel Blade!
11:19 Ogawa says we’ll finally see the addition of Castle Zvahl Baileys [S] and Castle Zvahl Keep [S].
11:19 FFXI Planner Fujito is up now to reveal to us a brand new branching quest system referred to as “Trial of the Magians”.
11:21 You can trade your weapon to the Magian Moogle and it will be returned with your desired enhancement!
11:22 Currently, there are 80 classifications of enhancements with a total of 500 different patterns! Talk about customization!
11:22 Wow. Get this. Even relic and mythic weapons can be enhanced in this new system!
11:26 A RDM75 is on screen now, fighting an enemy… Nice gear. Not sure why we’re seeing this.
11:26 The RDM75 just… It just leveled up to 76. Tanaka just congratulated the PLD on leveling up!
11:26 Tanaka just announced that in the June version update, the LEVEL CAP WILL BE RAISED! The crowd is going nuts.
11:28 New abilities and magic for each job are planned to compensate for the previous “main job” specialties being available as a “support job”.
11:29 To combat camp concerns; addition of new areas to EXP in, addition of monsters in previous areas, and CoP areas “level cap” removal.
11:30 A “new type” of merit points, in addition to an increase in maximum upgrades, is being considered for players that reach level 99, too!
11:32 Through version updates the final level cap for FFXI will be… level 99! Going to be an interesting time in Vana’diel!
11:33 Here comes the juicy stuff! Job adjustments! Let’s see what the team has in store…
11:37 Finally… What you SMNs have all been waiting for… TWO NEW AVATARS! Alexander and Odin will debut in the March version update!
11:37 Alexander’s Flow “Perfect Defense”: Reduction of damage sustained and prevention of status ailments for all party members!
11:37 Odin’s Flow “Zantetsuken”: Defeat all foes within an area of effect!
11:38 Against NMs, Zantetsuken damage & accuracy will be calculated based on SMN MP, with the number of enemies in the area reducing damage.
11:41 Alexander and Odin function differently from other Avatars in that they can only be invoked for Astral Flow.
11:42 RNG: Possibly adding an ability that helps decrease enmity. Or an ability that offers double-powered attacks that consumes double the ammo.
11:43 BSTs, listen up! It will soon become easier to make and obtain the materials needed to make HQ jug pets!
11:44 In addition, there will be new jug pets and charmable monsters added. Maybe even an ability to transfer enmity onto your pet.
11:44 MNK: We may see an ability that would grant higher accuracy and subtle blow in exchange for lowered TP gain and a WS restriction.
11:45 RDM: Addition of new enfeeble spells
11:46 DRK: Looking into adjusting dark magic accuracy and cast times. With increased spell usage, will consider new ways to recover MP, as well.
11:47 DRG: Discussing ways to enhance the wyvern’s powers and thinking about creating a new type of “Jump” ability.
11:50 Time for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Special Bonus Stage to begin.
The VanaFest 2010 Official Website has been updated with the announcements and screen shots so far! Check them out!
http://www.playonline.com/ff11eu/event/vanafes2010/