Final Fantasy XI News

<p>Square have recently released information about the communication system and <br /> other aspects in Final Fantasy XI.&nbsp;</p> <br /> <p>Quest - You can enter an event or side quest by talking with people (NPC) in <br /> the town. When you accomplished a quest, not only you will receive rewards, but <br /> you can also obtain hints concerning the game. Even if a quest is not completed, <br /> it will not affect the main story, there are no limitation on the number of <br /> undertaking quests. You can check your list of quests in the main menu.</p> <br /> <p>Here are some example of NPCs in each country:</p> <br /> <blockquote> <br /> <p><u>The Republic of Bastok</u><br> <br /> * Cornelia - she is trying to get out of the town but was stopped by the town <br /> guards<br> <br /> * Nicadio - he is one of the guard who stopped Cornelia from going out, he <br /> will give player various advises<br> <br /> * Tiger Tooth - the second town guard<br> <br /> <img alt=p01.jpg (3420 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p01.jpg width=123 height=124><img alt=p02.jpg (3676 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p02.jpg width=123 height=124><img alt=p03.jpg (3972 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p03.jpg width=123 height=124></p> <br /> <p><u>The Kingdom of San D'oria</u><br> <br /> * Avandale - he thinks you are a new face, so he will give you various advises<br> <br /> * Trion - the Royal family's eldest son, he thinks his younger brother is <br /> sarcastic.<br> <br /> * Pieuje - the younger brother of Trion. He has different point of views from <br /> his elder brother.<br> <br /> * Claidie - younger sister of both Trion and Pieuje, who worries about the <br /> conflicts between her brothers<br> <br /> <img alt=p07.jpg (3596 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p07.jpg width=123 height=124><img alt=p08.jpg (3549 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p08.jpg width=123 height=124><img alt=p09.jpg (3265 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p09.jpg width=123 height=124><img alt=p10.jpg (3244 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p10.jpg width=123 height=124></p> <br /> <p><u>The Federation of Windurst</u><br> <br /> * Ajido-Marujido - a tartare man who mutters about an important information of <br /> the evil<br> <br /> * Apururu - younger sister of Ajido, who is embarrass by her elder brother<br> <br /> <img alt=p12.jpg (4137 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p12.jpg width=123 height=124><img alt=p11.jpg (3772 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/p11.jpg width=123 height=123></p> <br /> </blockquote> <br /> <p>In the game, you can learn magic spells by purchasing magic scrolls in the <br /> shops. However, even if you have the scrolls, if you do not meet the <br /> requirements you still cannot use learn the spell.</p> <br /> <p>There are many types of conversations in the game, each kind is listed in <br /> different color: <br /> <ul> <br /> <li>Say - white <br /> <li>Shout - red <br /> <li>Tell - purple <br /> <li>Party - blue (conversation for party members only) <br /> <li>Link Shell - italic</li> <br /> </ul> <br /> <p>You can input speeches with the USB keyboard. It is also possible to express <br /> your feelings with additional commands. When you enter the following feeling <br /> expression commands in the input window, the character will express the emotion <br /> with facial expression, gesture or action.</p> <br /> <div align=center> <br /> <center> <br /> <table cellSpacing=1 border=0 width=387> <br /> <tbody> <br /> <tr> <br /> <td width=60><font size=2>/bow</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/point</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/salute</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/kneel</font></td> <br /> <td width=57><font size=2>/laugh</font></td> <br /> <td width=58><font size=2>/cry</font></td> <br /> <td width=49><font size=2>/no</font></td> <br /> </tr> <br /> <tr> <br /> <td width=60><font size=2>/nod</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/yes</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/wave</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/farewell</font></td> <br /> <td width=57><font size=2>/goodbye</font></td> <br /> <td width=58><font size=2>/welcome</font></td> <br /> <td width=49><font size=2>/joy</font></td> <br /> </tr> <br /> <tr> <br /> <td width=60><font size=2>/cheer</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/clap</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/praise</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/smile</font></td> <br /> <td width=57><font size=2>/poke</font></td> <br /> <td width=58><font size=2>/slap</font></td> <br /> <td width=49><font size=2>/stagger</font></td> <br /> </tr> <br /> <tr> <br /> <td width=60><font size=2>/sigh</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/comfort</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/surprise</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/amazed</font></td> <br /> <td width=57><font size=2>/stare</font></td> <br /> <td width=58><font size=2>/blush</font></td> <br /> <td width=49><font size=2>/angry</font></td> <br /> </tr> <br /> <tr> <br /> <td width=60><font size=2>/disgusted</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/upset</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/muted</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/doze</font></td> <br /> <td width=57><font size=2>/panic</font></td> <br /> <td width=58><font size=2>/grin</font></td> <br /> <td width=49><font size=2>/dance</font></td> <br /> </tr> <br /> <tr> <br /> <td width=60><font size=2>/think</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/fume</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/doubt</font></td> <br /> <td width=51><font size=2>/sulk</font></td> <br /> <td width=57><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></td> <br /> <td width=58>&nbsp;</td> <br /> <td width=49>&nbsp;</td> <br /> </tr> <br /> </tbody> <br /> </table> <br /> </center> <br /> </div> <br /> <p align=center><img alt=ff11laugh.jpg (9896 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11laugh.jpg width=219 height=184><img alt=ff11wave.jpg (10860 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11wave.jpg width=219 height=183><br> <br /> <img alt=ff11nod.jpg (9592 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11nod.jpg width=219 height=184><img alt=ff11no.jpg (8837 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11no.jpg width=219 height=182><br> <br /> <img alt=ff11point.jpg (9799 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11point.jpg width=219 height=184></p> <br /> <p>There is a <strong>skill system</strong> in the game. The weapon and magic <br /> have skill levels, the level increases when you use them a lot, which results in <br /> an increase in accuracy, offensive / defensive power and the rate of evasion.</p> <br /> <p align=center><img alt=ff11batt7_b2.jpg (6498 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11batt7_b2.jpg width=197 height=146><img alt=ff11batt7_b3.jpg (6618 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11batt7_b3.jpg width=195 height=146><br> <br /> <img alt=ff11batt7_w3.jpg (6564 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11batt7_w3.jpg width=193 height=146><img alt=ff11batt7_w2.jpg (6863 bytes) src=http://www.totalvideogames.com/images/FFXI/ff11batt7_w2.jpg width=196 height=146></p> <br /> <p>During the game, you can change your job at the Mog House. Inside the Mog <br /> House, a new command <strong>Job Change</strong> is displayed, initially you can <br /> freely change the 6 basic jobs. It is possible to create character like <br /> &quot;Monk with the ability of Black mage&quot;. If you want to change to a more <br /> advanced job, you have to wait until your job level is increased. Certain jobs <br /> would require you to first accomplished a certain number or specific quests.</p> <br /> <p>You can also rest in the Mog House, there are usually a Mog Houses in the <br /> residential district in each country.</p> <br /> <br /> <p>Thanks to the <a href=http://www.geocities.com/chtang.geo/>Magic Box</a> <br /> for providing us with this feed.