Japanese gaming blog Andriasang has leaked some information regarding the next issue of Famitsu. As of now it is merely conjecture, but we felt it worth posting. For better or worse here is the bullet summary from Andriasang originally harvested from another blog by the name of Game Jouhou:
- The beta version will see some system changes that will make it so that you can more easily string together your attacks.
- The alpha test had bad tempo with insufficient explanations. They've made some revisions to the beta, resulting in a completely different system.
- It will be easier to save up gil.
- Beta appears to use a different technique for its shadows. The alpha version used something called "Project Shadows" while the beta version uses "Depth Buffer Shadows."
- The city of Limsa Lominsa will have two levels.
- There will be a robust log filter in place. This is something that wasn't finished in time for the alpha.
- They're readying something large scale for your home, which functions like FFXI's Mog House.
- They'll soon be adding alpha testers as part of the new "alpha 2" phase. They've already selected the participants via drawing!
- As you play the game you'll be able to freely change the god that you select during character making.
- Vehicles for FFXIV include chocobo, horse driven carriage, boat, and airship.
- You'll be able to select different colors for your equipment.
- Items can be signed much like FFXI.
- Players can participate in the fighting arena (? PvP? Against monsters?) and gambling within Ul'dah.
- They are considering allowing player bazaars to run while players are logged out.
This game just keeps sounding better and better. Really can't wait to get it.