Final Fantasy XI: Vana'diel Collection 2008 $15 @ GameStop/EB

[devil_blog_dracula]

Final Fantasy XI: Vana'diel Collection 2008 $15 @ GameStop/EB Games

SALE RUNS UNTIL MAY 6th, 2009 -- IN-STORE AND ONLINE

PC: http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=69420

360: http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=67057

25% savings AND you get a free 30 day subscription with purchase.

Not too shabby.

[jmchadd]

how much is the monthly subscription?

[Flak]

The basic rate is $12.95 according to the website =S

[Shimrra]

I would so play this game if it was free monthly service. But for what it offers it is no where near appealing for a monthly plan.

A real shame I think SE could make a fortune if they up the price of admin and then offer micro transactions but keep the game free.

[Lorddraco07]

This game is worth every penny! To the above person this game has twice the content of wow while easily being 2 dollars cheaper a month. That and the game would be horrible if it was free *looks at maplestory* If you've ever played a true mmorpg before you know the fee is there to keep the game running.

[crazy blain]

Twice the content of WoW?

[bassec]

Twice the content of WoW?

Twice the length. They just up the amount of XP needed for stuff.

[PvtChurch]

O god... o god no. Don't do this to me. I've been clean for to long. I can't jump back in man. I'm straight now man. I'm back in school, I have a job, and I have friends. Like real friends man, I can like see em in everyday life and everything man. O, god, why god? No, no I don't care how cheap it is. It won't stay cheap, I'll need more and more and it'll just eat more of my cash each month. And I'm gonna make an alt, and that's just more money. Plus I'll have to make a mule and that's more money. I'm savin that money man, I had a life planned out. I'm on the straight and narrow. And I'll keep playin and playin, and I'll drop out and I'll quit my job and I'll have nothin again.

O, god. Damn you you pusher. DAMN YOU!

[Xiemos]

Great game...if you have the time to devote yourself to it. Unless things have changed recently (I'm sure they have, but the changes don't seem to be drastic), you can't just log in and expect to get things done or solo exp (unless you are a BST). For almost everything, a group is needed, and depending on your server/level/class/time you log in, you may be waiting at least an hour or so before something happens.

I got to level 75 with Paladin, White Mage, and Dragoon about 3 years ago before quitting. I had a blast when we were actually doing missions/dynamis/BCNM. The music was fantastic, and the story and it's characters are really well done. But HNM camping (sitting in an small area for literally hours at time waiting for a special monster to spawn) really sucked.

On topic, good deal, but I am going to wait for Square's new MMO (whenever that get's released).

[Lorddraco07]

Actually they added level sync (allows everyone to go to the same level and still gain exp towards their real level) and Field of Valor as of late (books which give kill these then heres xp, gil and tabs which can be used towards buffs). I never have to wait longer then 15mins for a party anymore and I play a dd job. The game has definitely changed for the best.

[Spoon_si]

clean for over a year now, I got addicted to this game for 4 years.. (seriously I never got addicting to any game ever, ever WoW) before quitting I was on 3rd stage relic dagger, Jobs I had was 75 Theif/ 75 Red mage/ 75 Ninja / 75 Corsair. yes I do mean jobs.

at 1st it was boring as hell, and not very user friendly for beginners. the more I played, the more addicting it got, the story is pretty amazing, and there is endless quest that will take you forever just to play this game. after awhile it becomes just about gear (armor) & weapons and how to obtain them. I do miss goin out and adventuring w/ friends.

before warn.. people

nearly lost my self playing this... my job, friends, & GF.. playing 6-10+ hr a day. and this game was a huge time sink. I had no self control, lol.. I would never play this again, or any other MMORPG, unless they paid me.

[Skoad]

If anyone is considering this, 14-day free trial:

https://secure.playonline.com/freetrialus/

And if you do decide to continue, I'd recommend the 360 version then "obtaining" a back up copy of the PC version from "the internet" and applying your activation codes to that, so then you'll have it for both systems.

[Joda84]

I grabbed this a week ago at Gamestop. I decided to start over to get the free month haha.

Also, they have made changes to make it more solo friendly. Level sync has pretty much gotten rid of waiting for more than 10-15 minutes (tops) for a party.

This game easily has more content than WoW, not that I want to start fighting about it. It is just easier to see more content on WoW seeing as that FFXI doesn't have markers showing quest npcs.

[epb]

I was lucky enough to be a part of the PS2 beta for this. I ended up getting the game and a hard drive free out of the deal. Anyway, the game was a lot of fun, but way too time consuming. You would waste so much time trying to form a group just to try and level up and if one person left or died, you'd be waiting all over again. It sounds like it's changed a bit and making me really tempted to jump back in it. I just don't think I'd have the time for this type of game anymore, though.

[bassec]

This game easily has more content than WoW, not that I want to start fighting about it. It is just easier to see more content on WoW seeing as that FFXI doesn't have markers showing quest npcs.

I'm curious what you classify as content. The time it takes to max level is MUCH MUCH MUCH longer in FFXI, but I don't classify that as content. Hell, look at 1-10 outside of your town...its just grinding. 10-20 in the Dunes is also more grinding. I don't classify that as content, IMO. Its just a really long leveling process. Blizzard could cut XP by 75% and then it would take the same time.

Now, I know about Dynamis, Limbus, Assaults, Missions, etc. There is a lot of content...but IMO there is just more in WoW.

Also, I should note I don't play WoW or FFXI currently, but played both at one time. FFXI has a special place in my heart for being a huge, mysterious world that I never even began to touch. WoW had a special place in my heart for the huge boss fights and epic encounters.

[Kirin Lemon]

before warn.. people

:rofl:

Are you trying to say "Be forewarned"? Oh man...

I've had some not-so-great experiences with this game, myself. I started out with the Japanese PC version, before the American one ever came out. Like most other people here, I found it to be a horribly un-fun grind, and not user-friendly in the slightest. Losing experience (and leveling down) when you die is a horrible idea, and some nights I would make zero progress, or even negative progress because of it. It was also impossible to go solo, and a pain to get into a group.

So... yeah, not a fan.

[LXL_Guy]

Will probably just pick up to say I have FF XI in my collection.

[Joda84]

I'm curious what you classify as content. The time it takes to max level is MUCH MUCH MUCH longer in FFXI, but I don't classify that as content. Hell, look at 1-10 outside of your town...its just grinding. 10-20 in the Dunes is also more grinding. I don't classify that as content, IMO. Its just a really long leveling process. Blizzard could cut XP by 75% and then it would take the same time.

Now, I know about Dynamis, Limbus, Assaults, Missions, etc. There is a lot of content...but IMO there is just more in WoW.

Also, I should note I don't play WoW or FFXI currently, but played both at one time. FFXI has a special place in my heart for being a huge, mysterious world that I never even began to touch. WoW had a special place in my heart for the huge boss fights and epic encounters.


Well FFXI world is a lot bigger (yes, I have been everywhere in WoW). Now while you can argue that WoW has more quests, the quests in WoW are tons of collect this and kill that (do hundreds of the same quests really count as tons of content?!?!?).

While both games are fun and different, FFXI isn't for people who want their hands held (nothing wrong with it). Just sometimes people don't want everything plotted out on the minimap for them.

Now level wise, I enjoy not being able to max out in under a week or two (casually). I actually feel like I actually accomplished something in FFXI.

[bassec]

good point on the kill quests...but in the same vein, FFXI just expects you to kill. WoW gives you at least a measly reason to do so (random equip or potions.)

[Kirin Lemon]

While both games are fun and different, FFXI isn't for people who want their hands held (nothing wrong with it). Just sometimes people don't want everything plotted out on the minimap for them.

Now level wise, I enjoy not being able to max out in under a week or two (casually). I actually feel like I actually accomplished something in FFXI.

I always get a kick out of how FFXI fans justify their choice of MMORPGs, and this is typically what I see. It's a very glass-half-full way of saying "FFXI is incredibly difficult, frustrating, and user-unfriendly." I gave FFXI a chance, I really did, but it chose to go the un-fun route at every single turn.

[starmask2k3]

not for PS2

[Nogib]

I always get a kick out of how FFXI fans justify their choice of MMORPGs, and this is typically what I see. It's a very glass-half-full way of saying "FFXI is incredibly difficult, frustrating, and user-unfriendly." I gave FFXI a chance, I really did, but it chose to go the un-fun route at every single turn.

Not our fault you didn't "get" the game. If you want a wimpy, easy MMORPG, then by all means, keep your WoW for all we care.

Almost at my 5-year mark as an FFXI player. It's a hardcore MMO that doesn't pull any punches. You have to EARN your stuff, not be literally handed it like all these other wanna-be MMOs.

[Joda84]

I always get a kick out of how FFXI fans justify their choice of MMORPGs, and this is typically what I see. It's a very glass-half-full way of saying "FFXI is incredibly difficult, frustrating, and user-unfriendly." I gave FFXI a chance, I really did, but it chose to go the un-fun route at every single turn.

I play almost all mmo's out there. My favorite all time is still Everquest (1). FFXI is great and so is WoW, just FFXI is a lot different. Not all WoW fans could handle the difficulty of FFXI.

Not our fault you didn't "get" the game. If you want a wimpy, easy MMORPG, then by all means, keep your WoW for all we care.

Almost at my 5-year mark as an FFXI player. It's a hardcore MMO that doesn't pull any punches. You have to EARN your stuff, not be literally handed it like all these other wanna-be MMOs.

Thank you.

[Kirin Lemon]

Not our fault you didn't "get" the game. If you want a wimpy, easy MMORPG, then by all means, keep your WoW for all we care.

Almost at my 5-year mark as an FFXI player. It's a hardcore MMO that doesn't pull any punches. You have to EARN your stuff, not be literally handed it like all these other wanna-be MMOs.

:roll:

"If you hate the game that we struggle to enjoy, go play a better one!"

This game wouldn't have anywhere near the player base that it does if it lost its "Final Fantasy" name. Fans of the series have had to do some serious mental gymnastics to convince themselves that this game is better than the alternatives that are out there.

[Lorddraco07]

You gotta remember also Kirin, some people don't want their stuff handed to them aka WoW. They like to work towards it and feel like they earned it. That is a big reason ffxi has stayed around the same numbers for as long as it has. Once you reach near endgame there is so much to do you don't even know where to start and it isn't all dungeons to raid either it's progressing in the storyline.

[Kirin Lemon]

You gotta remember also Kirin, some people don't want their stuff handed to them aka WoW. They like to work towards it and feel like they earned it. That is a big reason ffxi has stayed around the same numbers for as long as it has. Once you reach near endgame there is so much to do you don't even know where to start and it isn't all dungeons to raid either it's progressing in the storyline.

Sure, one of the things I *did* appreciate about XI was its attempt at stronger storytelling. And I have no doubt there are tons of things to do in the game, but holy balls, they could make the gaming experience *so* much more balanced and user-friendly with a couple tweaks. Masochistic gameplay doesn't make something good, it just makes it masochistic. That may be well and good for a select audience, but the game could have been so much more!

[KJAX]

If it hasn't already been said, the game has made many recent changes to help the player solo more. But again, like any MMO, it does require a time commitment. Before buying it, I recommend taking a look at the wiki to know exactly what you are getting into.

Wiki link: http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

[KJAX]

Well FFXI world is a lot bigger (yes, I have been everywhere in WoW). Now while you can argue that WoW has more quests, the quests in WoW are tons of collect this and kill that (do hundreds of the same quests really count as tons of content?!?!?).

While both games are fun and different, FFXI isn't for people who want their hands held (nothing wrong with it). Just sometimes people don't want everything plotted out on the minimap for them.

Now level wise, I enjoy not being able to max out in under a week or two (casually). I actually feel like I actually accomplished something in FFXI.


The sense of accomplishment is why I've stuck with FFXI all these years. Been playing it since a couple of months after its U.S. release. They listen to their players and have changed the game accordingly. But this is not a game that holds your hand. For someone playing their first MMO, I recommend WoW. For someone looking for more of a challenge, FFXI is the way to go. (Note: Chain of Promathia, as far as mission content, is frustrating as hell but they eased the challenge on this somewhat.)

[Orbiting234]

I always get a kick out of how FFXI fans justify their choice of MMORPGs, and this is typically what I see. It's a very glass-half-full way of saying "FFXI is incredibly difficult, frustrating, and user-unfriendly." I gave FFXI a chance, I really did, but it chose to go the un-fun route at every single turn.

Wait...

So instead of talking about this DEAL you're deciding to use it as a platform to voice your dislike for it and to bash those that do like it over and over with each and every reply?

Wow, what an ass.

[Apushmataha]

This deal makes me think a lot more FFXI newbies might be starting up. With the level matching system, it's all I can do to dust off my level 69 Red Mage and get addicted...again.

It definitely was the most addicting MMO I ever played.

[bb4lake]

I played this game for 1-2 years long ago, I was pretty serious about it but never played more than 4 hours a day at the most. I'll be honest, I didn't really get anywhere in the game, lol.

Don't get me wrong, I loved it. The in game videos, the cinematography of some scenes, the music, its an experience I'll always love. I even beat the Shadowlord (was that his name? The credits rolled after we killed him), and I never had a problem finding parties being a Bard/WHM but even so it was brutal. A bad group and you would waste your whole night. I bought a copy when it hit $20 a while back and played for about 2 weeks but just couldn't get back into it. That part of me has died and I didn't know anyone in game anymore.

That is my final recommendation, if you can find some people to play it with you, or make friends on-line very quickly, then you will get a lot out of this, but if you prefer the solo experience, WoW is probably more fun for you. There is a lot more instan gratification anyway.

[XxSmityxX]

REALLY thinking about picking this up now...

*Do you guys think 3-4 hours a day would let me progress in the game since the changes have been made?

[___Vizion___]

I'm surprised Square hasn't done some marketing blitz on xbox live and give the game away for free, and just have people pay for the subscription.

[Sparticane]

I have to say, I absolutely ADORE Final Fantasy. Nevertheless, this is easily one of the worst games I have ever played in my entire life. Easily within the top 10 worst games I've ever paid for. I had to give it a go, just because it was Final Fantasy. I stopped playing it for good after owning it for about two weeks. Terrible MMO, terrible game altogether. Absolutely blows my mind that enough people still pay to play this crap to keep the servers up...

[Lorddraco07]

I have to say, I absolutely ADORE Final Fantasy. Nevertheless, this is easily one of the worst games I have ever played in my entire life. Easily within the top 10 worst games I've ever paid for. I had to give it a go, just because it was Final Fantasy. I stopped playing it for good after owning it for about two weeks. Terrible MMO, terrible game altogether. Absolutely blows my mind that enough people still pay to play this crap to keep the servers up...

Too bad you're in the minority. The game isn't for everyone but it is a fine mmo for what it is. It doesn't hold your hand at all but thats the fun of it. I use to think it was horrible but after giving the game a second try and actually getting past level 10 I loved the game. So once again don't diss it unless you got past level 10.

[Kirin Lemon]

Wait...

So instead of talking about this DEAL you're deciding to use it as a platform to voice your dislike for it and to bash those that do like it over and over with each and every reply?

Wow, what an ass.

I prefer to think of it as keeping people from making a horrible mistake with their money and time. But yeah, I guess I am kind of an ass. ;)


So once again don't diss it unless you got past level 10.

I got well past level 10, and I still diss it. But I've already made my viewpoint clear, so there's no point rehashing it yet again.

Online reviews haven't exactly been kind to the game either, so it's not like we're in the minority. A split, perhaps, but not the minority.

[Lorddraco07]

People that review the game are just a bunch of wow players wanting instant grat

[Full Metal XL]

Hmmm...price is tempting, but I'm determined to save my potential MMO hours of addiction and monthly fees for Champions Online. :tempted:

[Cheapass24]

clean for over a year now, I got addicted to this game for 4 years.. (seriously I never got addicting to any game ever, ever WoW) before quitting I was on 3rd stage relic dagger, Jobs I had was 75 Theif/ 75 Red mage/ 75 Ninja / 75 Corsair. yes I do mean jobs.

at 1st it was boring as hell, and not very user friendly for beginners. the more I played, the more addicting it got, the story is pretty amazing, and there is endless quest that will take you forever just to play this game. after awhile it becomes just about gear (armor) & weapons and how to obtain them. I do miss goin out and adventuring w/ friends.

before warn.. people

nearly lost my self playing this... my job, friends, & GF.. playing 6-10+ hr a day. and this game was a huge time sink. I had no self control, lol.. I would never play this again, or any other MMORPG, unless they paid me.
This, it's like shooting up heroine.

[UZ7]

Yeah Final Fantasy XI is a bit more hardcore than WoW and thats from first hand experience :P I remember playing countless hours just to get the Lu Shang Fishing Rod lol... WoW has a more addicting essence to it but Final Fantasy you have to work with a good group in order to level up and you can only level up with groups unless you are a Beast Master in which you have your pets fight for you which means you need to have a really good guild/party/friends etc... such as chain attacks and such for more damage etc... Good game but it was just too slow for me but if you're a hardcore mmo gamer that like Final Fantasy feeling then its a good game.

But yeah this game like all mmos are not for the weak hearted and those who are prone to leaving everything because of addictions and this game isnt like WoW when you can just do daily quests then quit, if you're in a party then be sure to play 1-3 hours with them or getting into parties just takes as much time...

[ddrpower]

So FFXI is not for the light hearted, I can see that. As a result, what kind of things can we expect from FFXI? Is there a particular wiki or fansite that is good to read up on before trying the trial?

[Jehryn]

it's so tempting.. i've been quit for so long now.. had one of the most pimped red mages on my server and just lost interest in the game..... wish i could get back into it without having to devote my life to it..

there's so many memories attached to this fella right here..
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/Ch33k0/DuelistChapeau.jpg?t=1239878219

[KJAX]

So FFXI is not for the light hearted, I can see that. As a result, what kind of things can we expect from FFXI? Is there a particular wiki or fansite that is good to read up on before trying the trial?

Wiki link: http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

[FlamingMoogles]

So I'm most likely going to pick this up for 360 today when I go into work. Does anyone know if I will need the messenger pad? Or do they just use headsets in it?

[Nikadimas]

So I'm most likely going to pick this up for 360 today when I go into work. Does anyone know if I will need the messenger pad? Or do they just use headsets in it?

Hmm... I think my brother-in-law (who owns this for PS2, PC, and 360) used a USB keyboard to communicate. It's cross-platform so I don't think voice chat is supported.

[BIG5]

I've never played the game (or any MMO for that matter) but I enjoyed the discussion of whether or not it sucks. I've always felt that I would like it, but I stayed away for various reasons (monthly fees, time, etc.)

[Joda84]

Hmm... I think my brother-in-law (who owns this for PS2, PC, and 360) used a USB keyboard to communicate. It's cross-platform so I don't think voice chat is supported.

Voice chat is technically supported, but only between 360 users. You won't be able to tell who are 360 users unless they tell you. You can create 360 parties via live and chat.

[supremebeanjw1]

Played for 2 1/2 years when the Japanese version came out. It was my first MMO, and while I enjoyed it, it was a HUGE timesink. I would literally sit there for hours sometimes trying to set up a party. That said, the level sync option sounds really nice.

To any new players that want to try it, and I think someone already mentioned it already, try the 14 day trial on the PC and see if you like it, but $15 is a steal for the amount of content.

[NamelessMC]

The problem with this game is that it's hard to play casually unless you already have an "established" character. Getting to 75 is literally the hardest part. It's not a one-way shot either. You have to get to 18, level your sub-job, then level to 50, then get Limit 1 done, level to 55, get Limit 2 done, then level to 60, finish your AF gear (You need help for that and for some jobs you don't need it, but for a first timer it's very hard to have enough money to AH replacement gear), do Limit 3, level to 65, Limit 4, level to 70, Limit 5 and then level to 75. All that is stuff you HAVE to do for your first toon and that's assuming you want to level to 75 with any of the starter jobs.

If you want to do it with advanced jobs, you have to hit 30 with a starter job, do quests to unlock the advanced jobs and THEN start from level 1 with an advanced job.

And also, as you hit mid-levels, people begin to want to XP at areas you don't have access too. So you have to do missions just to get access to places where people want to XP.

So there's definitely an initial investment of time that, as much as any FFXI die hard player will try to deny, isn't very fun and isn't a very easy experience, that you HAVE to get out of the way. It's possible to be mediocre at your job with AH gear, but you'll get raised eyebrows. People treat people like dirt who don't have Ra/EX gear.

I won't lie though - FFXI is definitely > to WoW when it comes to good community. Friends in FFXI are DIE-hard friends. I've come back three times, and every time I come back, the gear I'm being given gets better and better. The first time I came back, I got 500k and rank 5 when I was level 20. The second time I came back, I was in an HNM LS when I wasn't even level 60 yet, had all my AF in my MH when I was level 50 and by the time I was level 60 I was given 20 million gil from a Kraken club sale split and had enough money to buy gear for three jobs to 75.

Third time I'm back? I'm wearing Scorpion Harness +1 and I have a haubergeon +1 sitting in my safe. My friends never left, and whenever I come back they're always there to give me stuff. In WoW? My friends will always take me on runs, but they change guilds, realms, classes. People come and go so fast in WoW.

In all honesty, if you can't dedicate at least 2-3 weekends where you're putting in 6-10 hours a day just to level, don't pick this game up. It will chew you up and spit you out. It's not a casual game AT ALL. If you KNOW you can make the hump to 75, it's worth considering. S-E definitely added a LOT of casual aspects for a 75 to do. Campaigns, Besieged, BCNM's, level sync, meriting, lower HP mobs for XP'ing. The first time to 75 is an absolute nightmare, even after all the buffs, XP nerfs, level syncing and "newb gear", it's STILL a nightmare.

[FinalD]

A real shame I think SE could make a fortune if they up the price of admin and then offer micro transactions but keep the game free.


Or charging $10 for a day's worth of extra content or 80 inventory slots, they'd be rich! Oh wait...

Okay, I admit I'm kind of bitter having played the game for such a long time (Maxx on Pandemonium server, was a WHM75, DRG75 member of Kupo. I had Homam, Velocious Belt, I was next in line for a Valkerie's Fork from Odin before I stopped playing, etc etc.) If that short list wasn't enough to prove how bad I was, I could go on and on.

It's not a horrible game, it's just incredibly slow until you get to 75 with a job. But that's not too hard now with all these EXP+100% rings and Fields of Valor/Level Sync out. Usually (or at least in my case) anything stupid SquareEnix does, and this is often, is easily ignored because the friendships and bonds you can make on the game are well worth it. However, with the recent patches I'm convinced SquareEnix is actually attempting to screw FFXI up so the playbase leaves and plays Rapture when it's released.

[PrinceVern]

Sounds like a good deal, so if I get this for the 360 and for the PC, would I be able to be in a party with my girlfriend? Or is there some complicated process to get us on the same server, because this'd be sweet to play over 'local multiplayer' ^__^

[Pck21]

I'm going to grab this game because I hate myself! lol! I've always wanted to play but never had the time. Now that summer is coming up...

[chronojin]

Been playing this game for 4 years and loving every day of it. It is definately better than WoW but of course im biased lol. Good deal for the game though.

[wasabi5858]

tempted to get it just to have FF XI and complete all the numbered FF games...
no interest in the game tho... if I go back to a mmorpg, it would be that other something something ...

[Teknoman]

With the additions of Fields of Valor mid field quests (gives big exp and gil bonus for killing monsters you would have anyway, making it kinda easy to solo and party exp double what it used to be) and exp boosting buff rings, leveling is ALOT easier. Monsters even drop chests now. Its alot more accessible and fun to play than before.

[Pck21]

Went to GS this morning and picked up a gutted copy. The manual was behind the counter in the CD sleeve so I don't think my CD key was taken or anything. I'm going to call around and see if anyone has a sealed copy though just to be safe.

EDIT: Actually, I'm going to take my gutted copy back because I found it on Amazon for $17.99 and with free Prime shipping and the ECA discount, it comes out to like 4 cents cheaper and sealed so I ordered that instead. Just a head sup for everyone!

[AdvOfJet]

I picked this up and have tried and tried to get back into the game and just can't do it. I love everything about the game except for the massive downtime between battles.

You should not have to sit and do nothing to rest for 5 minutes after every little battle. this completely detracts from all other aspects of the game. By the time I got to the second dungeon, with 4 or 5 monters in each hall, it was taking 20 minutes to get through one hallway. Coupled with the fact that the characters move so .. so slow ... and it brings the whole game down to a crawl.

Although this may be part of the game.... it takes away the most important part of any game... the fun. A game should be fun .. not a chore that you have to endure.

[Randomthts]

Sounds like a good deal, so if I get this for the 360 and for the PC, would I be able to be in a party with my girlfriend? Or is there some complicated process to get us on the same server, because this'd be sweet to play over 'local multiplayer' ^__^

It's no longer complicated to get on the same server; you now choose the server you wish to play on.

[A_FITZ]

I may get back into this game in about 2 months possibly. Id like to get on it from my college next year via External USB HDD.

[madara]

I played this ages ago at launch for the pc. All I remember is frustrating pc controls. What is best option for pc control?

[LiquorLicks]

I really want to get into this game but do you need a monthly subscription to play or can you just play on your own without a subscription. And how do you go about getting a subscription, and what are the rates on it. Can you buy subscriptions on like amazon.com on the the cheap? Thanks CAGs!

[pollenandsalt]

I picked this up the other day and when I got home, there were no discs inside the box!

Gamestop fails again.

[Pck21]

I picked this up the other day and when I got home, there were no discs inside the box!

Gamestop fails again.

And that's why I returned my gutted copy (I didn't rip the sticker) and bought from Amazon for 10 cents less with my ECA discount. New and sealed FTW!

[Masterkyo]

Get 30 days free subscription for $1.99 plus taxes & you can do it many times as you like. Only cheapass way to play this game online :)

Final Fantasy XI Starter Pack Code (for PC version)
http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=65797

[LiquorLicks]

Will the PC Version code work for the Xbox 360 online version as well?

[LiquorLicks]

Also there are a few different versions out for the xbox, which is the best version to buy?

[Moonlk]

Played this..and man. I loved it. Yeah, it was pretty tough to start out with, but it got addicting..quick. I'm thinking about picking this up as well, but not playing until I upgrade my HDD (20 gig ugh.). And I'm not too sure if I want the commitment of the P2P.

But I enjoyed it, right?

[Skoad]

Also there are a few different versions out for the xbox, which is the best version to buy?
There's only two, the first FFXI pack (RoZ, CoP, ToAU expansions) and this Vana'diel Collection pack which includes every the first one has and the newest expansion, Wings of the Goddess. And yes, you can use your PC account on 360 and vice versa.

[LiquorLicks]

So is it confirmed that you can use the 30 day subscriptions at gamestop for $1.99 that are for the pc, on the xbox 360 version? Just bought the game today.

[Skoad]

That's not a 30-day subscription card, it's a trial pack. Only has a DVD and registration code for the core game.

[IXI Dragunz IXI]

Hooked on for 4 years and quit. I'm about 2 years clean sold my account for $600. I'm on the edge of going back in the summer.

[IXI Dragunz IXI]

REALLY thinking about picking this up now...

*Do you guys think 3-4 hours a day would let me progress in the game since the changes have been made?

Took me 30 days (6 hours a day average.) to get to level 20 about 2 years ago. You do the math.

[StarDuster]

Took me 30 days (6 hours a day average.) to get to level 20 about 2 years ago. You do the math.

That sounds like some horrible luck. What job were you playing? I've been playing since NA release and I've never had a problem such as that. I've taken 2 jobs to 37 in the past 3 weeks as a matter of fact. Also, I only play an average of 3 hours a day, some days more and some days less depending upon work, etc.

With the implementation of FoV, you shouldn't have much trouble. Even with the new Signet bonuses you're gonna be getting around 60exp for an easy prey kill -- which means that you can solo on almost any job.

3-4 hours a day is also plenty of time to do a end-game run such as Dynamis as well -- as they usually take around 3 hours. So yes, that's about my playtime and I get many things done in the game.

[Randomthts]

Took me 30 days (6 hours a day average.) to get to level 20 about 2 years ago. You do the math.


A lot has changed since then: there is a wider range in mob levels that give you experience and with the addition of fields of valor soloing is much easier as well as gaining exp.

[LiquorLicks]

so is there a cheaper way to play then 12.95 a month

[Skoad]

No.