Final Fantasy XIV

[Kirby_]

Final Fantasy XIV


Immerse yourself in a new FINAL FANTASY world.

FINAL FANTASY XIV, a multi-platform, multi-region MMORPG, is the next, major epic from Square Enix. Available for both PlayStation® 3 and Windows PC, the title promises to be a watershed in user-friendliness and community diversification. Join players from around the world in an adventure of infinite possibilities.
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* Publisher: Square Enix

Information from GAME.
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I never managed to play Final Fantasy XI, which was online also, so i don't really know what XIV will be like.

But i think this game is going to be good for the PS3 & the Final Fantasy franchise. More and more games are becoming online, & if Square Enix do a good enough job on the Online gameplay & socialisation, plus keep up the good story & characters the franchise is known for, i believe its going to be a good game.
Plus more freedom like in the previous Final Fantasy's not including FFVII.


Post any thoughts below.

Plus i rendered the cover pattern & text for anybody who wants it:)

[Goldfish]

The Australian Game site describes a bit differently

FINAL FANTASY XIV takes the first intrepid steps into an unknown realm, and in doing so a new place for adventurers of all creeds to call home is born - Eorzea.

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Embark on the myriad journeys of an epic in FINAL FANTASY XIV, the revolutionary MMORPG from Square Enix. As denizens of the new and visually stunning realm of Eorzea, players will actively engage in compelling storylines narrated through high-definition, real-time events featuring the players’ own highly personalised and versatile characters. While exploring even the farthest reaches of this magnificent world, adventurers are given the freedom to entirely alter their gameplay experience by simply swapping out equipment, and realise objectives with or without the aid of others. The entire experience is crafted to accommodate the widest variety of play styles—from the lone mercenary with only moments a day to spare, to the legion of comrades campaigning for days on end, and every combination in between.

It is nigh on ten years since the fearsome beings known as primals were summoned forth by the destructive ambition of the beast tribes, and still those tribes wreak havoc upon the free peoples of Eorzea. To the northeast, the Garlean Empire casts an ominous shadow across the realm, seeking dominion over the continent and smiting all opposition with their superior technology and overwhelming military might. It is in the midst of this embattled Eorzea that a mysterious power surfaces. Known simply as the Echo, it is said to cause the souls of those touched by it to resonate with others and relive their past experiences as though they were one’s own. What is the origin of this eldritch power? Is it a deific gift, or some sinister sorcery? The search for answers falls to you. Seek out and join your brethren, and together claim your place among legends in the annals of time.

Immerse yourself in a new FINAL FANTASY world.

* Classes: Choose a path on which to embark—the Discipline of War, the Discipline of Magic, the Discipline of the Land or the Discipline of the Hand—and then select any of various classes of that path with which to make your way in the world.
* Community Play: Achieve goals impossible for any individual: vanquish hideous fiends; tame the wilderness; build a trading empire. Take on various roles in the organisation and support your partners even while offline.
* Auto-Translate Feature: This in-game tool allows players with different linguistic backgrounds the ability to engage in conversation, bridging the gap between cultures and making cross-region gaming a reality.
* The Armoury System: Change classes by simply equipping a different weapon or tool. Spend an hour hunting bounties as a gladiator. Spend another baking in the kitchens as a culinarian. Develop your character however you wish; anyway, anytime, anywhere.
* Guildleves: Undertake missions known as levequests, a wide assortment of activities that change daily. How many you accept—alone or with friends—and how long you quest are entirely up to you. Determine a style of adventuring based on your terms.
* Hyur: The Hyur came to Eorzea from neighbouring continents and islands and brought with them a sophisticated technology and complex ethos. One of the Hyur’s strengths is the staggering variety of languages and social institutions they exhibit, but this also results in a relative lack of solidarity and group cohesion.
* Elezen: The Elezen are traditionally nomadic and formerly claimed sole dominion over Eorzea. Their characteristically tall, slim physiques and elongated limbs are part of a successful adaptation to the land’s various environments. The Elezen and the Hyur share a past plagued by warfare.
* Miqo’te: The Miqo’te descend from hunting tribes who entered Eorzea during the Age of Endless Frost. A long evolution geared toward predation has resulted in a superb olfactory sense and powerful leg musculature. Comparatively few in number, they maintain an insular group mentality, and many lead isolated lifestyles.
* Lalafell: The Lalafell originally inhabited the fertile islands of the southern seas and found their way into Eorzea with the introduction of transmarine commerce. They are now one of the more populous races, well established throughout the region. Their short, rotund builds belie an incredible agility, and many are known for their highly developed and cunning intellect.
* Roegadyn: The Roegadyn possess enormous, muscular builds, and are known for the cultural emphasis they place on competition and courage. Though historically mariners of the northern seas, many have settled permanently as mercenaries, bodyguards and pirates.

It's also for PC and XBox 360. I myself have never been into Online RPG's such as this and FFXI, WoW, etc. but I may invest in this one because well... I have some free time again ^^
I'm debating whether to get it for PS3 or PC. I've just bought a new laptop but I'm pretty positive online gaming should probably be free on PS3. I'd rather not pay monthly fees, because that usually puts in the message that I will HAVE to play it.

[Kitty]

Well, I don't have much interest in online games, so I can't say that I am anticipating this one.

Known simply as the Echo, it is said to cause the souls of those touched by it to resonate with others and relive their past experiences as though they were one’s own.

This actually sounds kind of cool, though. Eh, maybe if I have some extra cash and some free time. >_<