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For players who have not downloaded the client:
Please download the launcher at http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/download/beta/ffxivsetup.exe, login, and download the rest of the game. It should amount to about 8-9GB.

For players who already have the client:
There is no new patch for the game as of yet, but there is a small update for the launcher.

About game forums:
Please note that the beta forums has been shut down and the new lodestone forum is now in place at http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forum.php

Converting Yen to SGD....

30 days time card: SGD$20.45
60 days time card: SGD$40.90

Oh wow that's expensive... about SGD$5 more than just paying the sub fee in Pound Sterling... I guess it's the design that sells too If it get's released in Singapore, I would probably buy once just for collection sake (AND PUT IT IN A BOOK~ WHEE~).

Hi, I'm from Singapore and will be playing from Singapore.

I have ordered the game from SquareEnix main page for the CE Digital Copy.

I am currently trying to find a way to register the game but am having difficulty circumventing the limitations they have placed on countries which are not on their "serviced list".

Unfortunately, it seems that the SE store has also blocked SG from pre-ordering. I'm not sure about proxies and the like, but if you want to pre-order through the "legit" way, the only way is to pre-order the physical Standard edition from Amazon.

It's pretty darn weird that Amazon blocks SG for digital edition, but not for physical. Trying to earn shipping fee from us maybe.

Good day, I've tried buying the game for digital download but I could not seem to even get past payment.  They asked for an address and all which I provided; however, there was no confirmation of purchase after that and it's been several hours...

I really want to try this game, please help, anyone?

Where are you from, and where have you ordered the game from? GMG and Amazon have blocked Singapore from their order list. The only edition that can be pre-ordered using a Singapore address is the physical standard edition from Amazon.

Hi Guys,

Just being curious, I thought there isn't any restriction between region, but is there a restriction on the server?
Which mean, if I play in Tonberry server, I will not be able to play with you guys whom are in Masamune?

Thanks

Yes, you will not be able to use the same character on Masamune unless you create a new one in Masamune.

thank you very much Mion. Is in the game now, but can I find out if I join other server to try out the game 1st then rejoin Masamune server, is it possible?

Thanks 

Transfers are possible at a later date, but payment is required. It would be best to wait for about two more hours in case the servers open up again.

When is Masamune gonna be up? I'm patiently waited for hours already I think.. Is there other servers maybe I could try on?

I presume they would only remove the cap in the wee hours of the morning or early in the morning at 8.

Hi,

Can I ask after i have register for the full beta, where can i download the client link?

Thanks

http://forum.square-enix.com/ARR-Test/threads/7065-Download-and-Install-the-FFXIV-ARR-Beta-Test-Software-%28Windows%29

UPDATE: Masamune is full again. I presume that they would probably open up the servers gradually within 24 hours.

Hey guys, when can I sign up for beta phase 4, or I would have to wait till early access?

You can sign up for beta phase 4 most probably on the 17th at 0900 GMT. Just go to http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/index_na.html if your SE account is NA, or http://entry.ffxiv.com/beta/index_en.html if it's EU. Account region does not affect what servers you can play. It only affects the type of payment methods and game box region that you can apply on it.

From patch notes: It is possible to create a FC crest, and this crest can be displayed on gear.

Omgee!

And also, you will get bonus experience points for your 2nd class onward. Easy leveling :3

Significant P4 and Early Access notes:


- Character data (Gil, EXP, whatnot) will be carried over from P4 to Official release.

- Arcanist will be playable from P4.

- P4 starts at 5pm (+8 GMT) on August 16 for P3 testers, 17 August for new players.

- Fishing will be available in P4.

- Transfer of items and Gil from character to character within the same account and same server will not be possible. This is to prevent RMT activities.

-Content in P4 is capped at level 20.

-Racial stats are negligible even at level 50. The difference will be very small.


Other notes:


- Game time cards will be available in forms of 30 days and 60 days. Not confirmed if it will be available in Singapore convenience stores.



P4 client is out for download: http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/inst/ffxivsetup.exe

I hope the open beta is really on the 9th as some ppl are predicting
I'm getting a very bad mmo itch already.

Oh yes ... i was with einsof in SWTOR (epic fail) and GW2.
Hi Einzo ... lol

Not sure how accurate this thing is though ...  www.arrstatus.com

They have already stated that the dates are tentative... Though the Official launch date is correct.

There are no skill trees like WoW in FFXIV, reason being that you can play and level all classes with just one character without the need to create alts. There are also no skill points to add to skills, and you automatically acquire new skills as you level up. It is also possible to cross-class skills eg. GLA using a ARC debuff, Venemous Bite.

Racial stats are negligible and are only there as a form of lore aspect, eg. Lalafells have a small built, which would also mean that they would be more swift and nimble, therefore a slightly higher dex. Moreover, you would start gaining stat points from level 10 onward to add into any stat that you want, according to your class, of course.

The only thing that you should take note if you are playing a Lalafell tank would be to be aware when your healer is casting an AoE heal. Sometimes it's hard to see where a Lalafell tank is due to their small build. You can even create a Roegadyn CNJ/THM, but I have heard that they look horrible in magician robes lol. And finally, there are no racial skills in ARR.

Game's pretty new... And it's quite easy to pick up as well. Last I played Lancer in Phase 3, it was a class that require positioning (flank, back) to deal maximum damage.