Final Fantasy XI - Take 2

[Duke Dudeston]

Final Fantasy XI Take 2

Some of you may remember (I have removed the old thread to help prevent clogging up) That I suggested others to try this game out.

Now when I first played it, it was my first ever MMORPG experience, which was too overwhelming.
I lost my original Log-In details, and stuff, so I decided to just buy another copy of the game £7 - which includes FFXI + Rise Of The Zilart & Chains Of Promathia expansion packs - and a FREE 30 Day trial - all on one DVD ROM

First of all, as I did explain this before this game, coming on a DVD seems pretty pointless, by this I mean, it can take upto 4 Hours to fully update the data! (If you install the expansion packs after playing FFXI - it takes more time to update the software)

What they should have done instead is just include the "PlayOnline" software, with a load of Product Keys...
as you can't get to the update process until you have entered your product key and stuff. Then just downloaded the latest software from the servers, rather then install it, then download all the files again, then install again!

Anyway, once you done that, the game is great!

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I am once again, an Elf, with the name Elimari, I am a Red Mage, currently at Level 8.
In the San D'Oria region. (On the Odin Server)

I will again upload some screen shots later.

The connection to the server is fast and lag free, which is what I expect from a subscription based MMORPG.
I always get 100% Connection signal, and that is through my strict network, and using my Laptop via WiFi.


£7 for the whole game, 30 Days free trial, worth trying it out really. If you don't like it, just cancel before your trial is over, then your laughing. If you do like it, then well continue playing it!

I am hoping that I can play for a long time, as I am really enjoying it more then any other game at the moment.

Again, let me know if any of you have played it, or are thinking of playing it...

[Duke Dudeston]

Here is my character Elimari, I did have a picture of me beating up an orc, but it doesn't show the sword swing, just looks like an orc has a really bad grudge against me, and all I am doing is staring at him.

- Will update this post, with some cooler screenies.

- also sorry for the poor resolution, it is on my laptop, which isn't designed for gaming really!

[Lieutenant Fatman]

It does look like a very fun game I must admit. But I think I will leave all online gaming to my PS3 now that I have it. Maybe they will release it on that? They did on the Xbox, so who knows?
Plus I'm never keen to pay monthly fees for these things, although as you say, there's probably no harm in a month's trial... if you can put up with a four hour download and installation!

But yeah, I think I'll not be playing any games on this laptop any time soon. Have you managed to find a team to work together with alright?

[Duke Dudeston]

Yup, well I am not hiding in the corner anymore like I did before, I am actually going out, and asking for help when help is needed, also found out how to make some cool money.

I thought the Odin server was one of the quietest, got a message to migrate to another server because Odin is really busy! LOL

Well it was originally released for PS2, but as the hard drive never got released in this country we never saw it.

[Duke Dudeston]

REPLY!

So I started like... 30th October 2007.. it is now ... 29th June 2009 haha
it is time for an update.. yup.. have still got same char.. however haven't been playing constant.

Elimari: Red Mage 69 / White Mage 34
Full Artifact Gear, you have to quest for that stuff.. and let me tell you.. died 3 times (with a party of 4-6 people) getting that - on first boss fight (out of 2!) -- EDIT -- and that is just for the HAT!!!!





You really do get a sence of achievement playing FFXI. although I have been playing for a very long time.. grinding exp and leveling different jobs ect.. we have started playing through the stories.. and FFXI has a very big story.. in total! Just hope they can keep it up in FFXIV

[Pipliran]

I am once again, an Elf, with the name Elimari, I am a Red Mage, currently at Level 8.
In the San D'Oria region. (On the Odin Server)

I would do anything to see that picture you originally posted.

[Duke Dudeston]

LOL, it was crap gear if I remember, just the basic cotton doublet with leather trousers, and a bilbo I think. thats what I think anyway, I knew I had that sort of gear until level 15-20

I prefer this image:

[Pipliran]

Mmmmmm thats the Red Mage that I have learnt from and love! you should play more as RDM then as Samuari you know, I know you say Red Mage is wasted end game, but it is still the coolest looking artifact gear in the game! (even though I know corsair has a bigger feather in their hat!)

by the by, would you be able to make me up a mock pose thingy for my avatar and stuff? You have the latest model veiwer, and as I don't have security token, don't wanna risk my account getting hacked.

[Duke Dudeston]

Aye, I can, and in fact have, and here it is:

(I have cropped it for an avatar too, and will link it for you)

and yeah, I am always a Red Mage, just needed another class to enjoy the rest of the story line with.

[Pipliran]

Thanks Eli, thats awesome!
Hope you can give me a shout when your able to return to Vana'diel, coz I like could do with some high level help (again)

[Casselle]

Mmmmmm sexy pic!
Even though I got to see it in action last night *blush* didn't mean like that. lol

[Pipliran]

Ahhh but I am going to be a Thief tonight, unless you just want to do campaign battle?
You wanted that scroll though.

Eli... Campaign Battle.. you know you want to!

[Duke Dudeston]

He-he, just re-installed FF XI and re-activated my char, so will be messaging you guys soon.. in the mean time, Its a very primitive webpage, but I have found a load of old screenshots, from the level 20 something chronicles... enjoy

Lots of images, you have been warned!
*Link removed, no longer available*

[Pipliran]

Hey Eli, nice Early day pic's

I like these the best:

I was going to ask, what are you doing to the bird, but I think.. whats the bird doing to you. lol


Wish I was there for those days!


Blam! Right in the knackers

Epic.. anymore where they came from?

[Duke Dudeston]

I was very lucky to find just these ones, found them on a backup dvd I made from 2008~2009 and the disc was in a bad shape so got what I could from it.