And it's an OPTIONAL DUNGEON.
I seem to get it all the time in roulette.
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Final Fantasy 14 Free Trial Expansion arrives TOMORROW. Who is going to try it?
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I seem to get it all the time in roulette.
I'm excited to see the new sprouts! The game has a match-making feature for dungeons and instanced content, so not being able to form a party yourself isn't too much of a detriment. The majority of the game will be a solo story a la normal FF games.
Is this new?, I had the legacy stuff but I dont remember paying less O_o
But if I get the full thing because I liked the demo, How many hours would it take theoretically?
Nier raids are current end-game content so it will take awhile. There's only one raid out, second raid will be out tomorrow, and will be 3 in total.
That depends on how much you want to play.
I played 5 hours a night on weekdays and almost the entire weekend and it took me over a month.
I would say if you play through the end of Heavensward (so you'd start right at 4.0 for Stormblood), it would take you about ~45 hours to get to the first Nier raid. This is assuming you skip the story (not a great idea imo but up to you) and basically be as efficient as possible with regards to XP and only focusing on story content.
Lol, it's always this dungeon. One of the first real tests for new players in trying to grapple with unique mechanics.
The other recent video from Larry is also really good, albeit couched in memes:
If you want a short list of youtubers:
- Mr Happy has plenty of useful guides for features. Should you use his dungeon and trial guides? I'll leave that up to everyone else to fight about, lol.
- Mizzteq has some pretty good concise guides, if you quickly want to watch while sitting in queue.
- denmomcstronghuge has the best content.
- Meoni's good for new content like glamour, minions, and other stuff.
- Graehl Gaming is chronically late to the party, but he has some of the best production values regardless.
- Drakgamestein for the funny raid memes.
If you want a short list of youtubers:
- Mr Happy has plenty of useful guides for features. Should you use his dungeon and trial guides? I'll leave that up to everyone else to fight about, lol.
- Mizzteq has some pretty good concise guides, if you quickly want to watch while sitting in queue.
- denmomcstronghuge has the best content.
- Meoni's good for new content like glamour, minions, and other stuff.
- Graehl Gaming is chronically late to the party, but he has some of the best production values regardless.
- Drakgamestein for the funny raid memes.
What happens in regards to what? They aren't really making that many, if any, quest changes to that section, just XP changes, if you're talking about what happens re: quests. If a quest does get cut or changed, you'll be directed to drop the quest and reaccept it
How do you access the Free Trial Mode tomorrow on PS4?
And has that big update been released that streamlines or improved the beginning of the game? What did the update do exactly that's so helpful for new players?
And has that big update been released that streamlines or improved the beginning of the game? What did the update do exactly that's so helpful for new players?
I would wager 300 to 400 hours or a couple/few months.
Yep
So anyone who already had a sub previously but only played for a little bit and cancelled doesn't have access to the free trial? They would have to sub again? Even if it's a new character?
That seems silly.
That seems silly.
It's listed as a demo on the Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition store page.
Yes.
Correct. If you own the game, you're no longer eligible for the the free trial.
Well, I just hit expansion 1 (Heavensward) yesterday, after over 7 days of playtime (170ish hours at this point), but with the revamp I'm sure a dozen or so of those hours could be shaved off.
The Nier raids are end game content for the 3rd expansion (Shadowbringers).
It'll probably be awhile.
What specifically was streamlined or how effective of a change to ARR is it that makes it helpful? Specifics with actual detail would help me decide! Thanks everyone
I really want to, but it hurts to not be able to use my Steam copy of the game. :(
Wish they just made that portion F2P and called it a day.
I'll still most likely create a new account to play it.
Wish they just made that portion F2P and called it a day.
I'll still most likely create a new account to play it.
I did my free trial years ago on PS4 so I'm guessing I can't do it again.
Oh well. I'm just waiting for the game + expansion to go on sale on Steam before returning to my Bard character. Don't know why they would discount the game on every store but Steam, go figures.
Oh well. I'm just waiting for the game + expansion to go on sale on Steam before returning to my Bard character. Don't know why they would discount the game on every store but Steam, go figures.
MMO hours are crazy and i probably shouldn't stick with the game (still going to try the demo) but im trying to play less video games and this sounds like bad news to my WoW memories of darkness
You're eligible for the free trial, even if you played it years ago when it had a 14 day restriction. You just can't have bought the game.
If you are having any issues just create a new user account on your PS4 and download the free trial again.
It took me about 500 hours to get to it, though I did take my time and tackled other side content.
Not me, that's for sure!
I just got up to Requiem For Heroes part 1 when the servers went down yesterday. :)
But srsly the free trial stuff is cool and I've got a fair few friends who want to try it out now :)
I started in october last year, a few days after 5.1 hit, specifically because of the Nier Raids.
As mentioned above, I haven't gotten to Shadowbringers yet.
It's worth it though.
I just got up to Requiem For Heroes part 1 when the servers went down yesterday. :)
But srsly the free trial stuff is cool and I've got a fair few friends who want to try it out now :)
I started in october last year, a few days after 5.1 hit, specifically because of the Nier Raids.
As mentioned above, I haven't gotten to Shadowbringers yet.
It's worth it though.
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I last played it when ARR first came out and had a 14 day trial. Is it more engaging and streamlined than when I first played it years ago?
I would assume yes, but I think I need excuses to pay $15 a month.
I would assume yes, but I think I need excuses to pay $15 a month.
I bought the game actually.
I don't have a PS4 anymore. My plan is to use my PS4 character on Steam. That's possible right?
What we know:
- 13% of all quests in the MSQ (Main Scenario Quest) from 2.0 to 2.55 have been axed entirely. Anything that hasn't been removed has been shortened as much as could be.
- Teleport tickets to the Waking Sands are available for new players.
- MSQ now rewards more experience.
- Bonus experience will be rewarded when completing a dungeon for the first time.
- Dungeon drops in A Realm Reborn have been tweaked, and you will receive a guaranteed piece of gear/weapon for the job you're playing as upon completion of certain ARR dungeons.
- Flying in ARR zones will be immediately available upon completion of the base 2.0 MSQ.
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If you're buying the game and gonna pay for the sub on Steam, yeah, no problem. Only problem would be is if you wanted to play the free trial on PC on that account (you would be not eligible since you bought the game on PS4)
If you only played the 14 day trial, you don't need to pay $15/month yet. You can play the new free trial. Look at the post above this one for the changes.
Check if your store is region-locked. I got screwed because only the demo is available in my region, and I can't purchase the full game and expansions (had to make a new non steam account).
I'm a total noob when it comes to MMORPG games. Most questions have been answered but there is stil one left.
Do you need to pay for PlayStation plus during and after the trial?
Also just to recap. The trial game is entirely free. You don't need to pay for the content or pay a monthly subscription as long as you don't buy...the game? And by the game, I guess the expansion since the base game is already free? If you want to buy more, what is advised to save money? Is there a bundle that has all the expansions?
Sorry, it turns out I still have more questions 🙏
Do you need to pay for PlayStation plus during and after the trial?
Also just to recap. The trial game is entirely free. You don't need to pay for the content or pay a monthly subscription as long as you don't buy...the game? And by the game, I guess the expansion since the base game is already free? If you want to buy more, what is advised to save money? Is there a bundle that has all the expansions?
Sorry, it turns out I still have more questions 🙏