I'll direct answer first, then give you some more reading =)
Current Classes in FFXIV (following the class adjustment coming in 2-3 weeks):
Lancer - damage dealer
Gladiator - defensive tank
Pugilist - elemental melee
Marauder - offensive tank
Archer - Ranged fast damage
Conjurer - Healer...
Sorry, haven't checked this spot in a while.
I'd give FFXIV a little more time to mature before jumping into it. If you already play, there are reasons to stick around until version 2.0 launches. If not, and especially since you are on PS3, wait until version 2.0 hits.
As for alternate FF...
Let me clarify for those not in the know.
Version 2.0 is scheduled to be digitally delivered PC around November-December in 2012 in order to knock out any bugs and transfer current players over to the new server architecture. A full re-release of the game 2-3 months later. New PC boxed...
Take a look at the release dates of FF VII, VIII, IX. You'll notice how close together they were. Notice the games were all successful, and among the best games of the PS1 era.
Develop an engine, then pump out 3-4 main games with it.
Currently there are no fees other than the initial purchase. Once patch 1.20 hits, there will be a grace period and then monthly billing is slated to begin. This billing will last until version 2.0 is ready. At that time a second free-trial will commence, leading up to the full relaunch of...
Keep in the mind the UI is still one of the bigger works in progress, but it is manageable. The game has a good chunk of content now, it has hard fights. Chocobo travel is top notch, following roughly a 6 hour long quest-line to attain them. (it also dual purposes as the quest-line to join a...
I play on Mysidia and have since release if you are curious, Holy Dragoon
Early game has changed, but you're probably going to want to get your feet wet with Guildleves, as well as the early story missions, they will help you get to know your immediate area.
The Adventurers guild is your...
Game feels vastly different than it did 2 weeks ago.
The dungeon content is tough, not impossible, but tough. Requires organization and use of strategy. The UI fix is needed due to the revamped skill-bar, which they should be out shortly.
After the first round of changes, I can't wait for...
The original concept of a Guildleve focused game was officially deemed "no longer the primary focus" of FFXIV. The new focus is creating evolving content.
To show this, the previous party bonuses for Guildleve missions are being removed starting in 1.18. Bonuses are instead being transferred...
Too late for the PC Release? Perhaps. I have this strange feeling that they will be going really hard at the PS3 release once it's ready. I expect a pretty decent PR campaign building up to it. Until that time they are working with the community to address the issues.
I think FFXIV was a...
After next week anyone who has played the game probably won't even recognize it anymore. They've spent the last 3-4 months developing content and making major changes. The first overhaul patch goes live next week.
Big things on the list for this patch 1.18:
Combat overhaul, complete skill...
Shortly after the initial PC release, the Dev team stated that the PS3 release would undergo a graphical overhaul. This was part of the cause in the delay in release. It was determined that the PS3 did not have the memory to produce the graphics the SE had promised. They actually told us they...
The 1.18 patch is coming mid-late June, it is supposed to encompass new dungeons as well the first stage of the battle system changes. It's been fun to be a part of this process. Though in reality SE launched too early.
They are still working on the PS3 release of FFXIV for sure. The developers are communicating to the players via the new forums they launched. I wouldn't write the game off just yet, there have been a fair amount of people returning to the game thanks to word of mouth. I've seen players...
Great Question! Here are my picks.
Final Fantasy IX - Ispen's Castle
Final Fantasy IV - Lunar Subterrane
Final Fantasy X - Zanarkand (Pre Sin)
Final Fantasy XIV - Coerthas
Final Fantasy VII - Forgotten Capital
Picked mine up about a week or so ago. Finished the 012 story!! It was simple, nothing too shocking, but I really enjoyed it. Kain certainly got some SE love I think. Which is fine by me!
Now to dominate 013 with the characters I imported from the original Dissidia.
I've fallen in love with Kain, though that isn't a shocker. My favourite character, and I love his aerial combat capability.
Vaan has surprised me quite a bit as well due to his versatility and ability to "stage" his attacks.
Before D012 I was leaning toward Cecil, for the ability to swap...
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