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Our topic for this week is the January Version Update. No information has been released about this month's update yet but we're wondering what would you like it to contain?. The previous update contained new battle and chocobo updates and those proved to be a huge success.
Columnist TamashiiRyu has posted his latest look at the Kingdoms of Vana D'iel. His latest column titled Kingdoms of Vana D'iel (San D'Oria).
This column is by far his longest and most detailed. If you're a fan of series you can not afford to miss this entry. If you're new to his series we've got the opening paragraphs below.
Click "read more" to read the rest of his article:
I�m going to be straight forward with you folks. I really don�t like San D�Oria. I know the kingdom of the Red Lion holds much pride for many of you and in my world, San D�Oria has fierce conquest competition with Windurst (sorry but Bastok tends to slack off a lot). While you may be thinking �well the bloody fool is from Windy; o�course he ain�t gonna like Sandy,� take into consideration my past experience in San D�Oria. During the War, my father and I fled Tavnazia to end up in San D�Oria. That was the last time I saw my father because the king sent him on a suicide mission to the Northlands. Not long after, San D�Oria was attacked and I was forced to flee again. Even when I returned years later, the castle walls seem to still carry the remaining stink of the war decades ago. The internal conflict between the Royal and Temple Knights creates unnecessary tension among the denizens, which in turn pokes itself in the face of foreign adventurers. I have to say that San D�Oria is not a pleasant place to be. But my job isn�t to scare you away. If I have, then you should reconsider your position as an adventurer. I digress�
Since we are just getting off the airship, let�s start with Port San D�Oria. If I forgot to mention, since we are here, every airship port has a duty free shop. I suggest stopping by at least once so you can pick up some otherwise rare items, namely a furnishing item exclusive to each nation. Personally, I like to collect furnishings, as well as make them, just to show where I�ve been. Anyway, back to the task at hand.
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At the following time, we will be performing maintenance on all Worlds. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable.
We ask that players who are scheduled to enter Assault or Salvage areas, Dynamis or Limbus at the time of the maintenance wait until it is complete before entering. Please note that we cannot replace items that are lost during the maintenance process.
Thank you for your patience.
[Date & Time]
Jan. 14, 2007 from 9:00 to 12:00 (PST)
* Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
[Affected Services]
FINAL FANTASY XI
[Details]
The following issues will be addressed:
- Game would not proceed properly by selecting the "Let it play with others" option during Kamp Kweh.
- An issue where a chocobo raising related option would be displayed during the "The Amazin' Scorpio" quest.
- An issue wherein the game would freeze while typing during an area change.
- Items which are obtainable from the "Chocobo Hot and Cold Game" will be adjusted.
This week has been very active here at Final Fantasy Vault. Server maintenance and other technical issues dominated the news this week. We also saw that FFXI is currently not compatible with Windows Vist. We also welcomed three brand new staff members to the team and topped it all off with our regular editorial features. *What a week wipes sweat from forehead*
Server Issues The top story this week has been by far the server issues that occured throughout the week. Rather than listing them as seperate items we've decided to provide you with a small list.
Final Fantasy XI Incompatible With Vista On Thursday PlayOnline issued a statement regarding FFXI and Windows Vista. Currently it is incompatible but they are working with Microsoft to ge the game up and running. We'll have more on this issue as it develops.
Meet The New Faces Of FFXI Vault This past week we announced that three new staff members have joined our team. Please give them a warm welcome as they help us update our screenshots and items databases.
Weekly Forum Digest This week we also posted our newest feature, the weekly forum digest. This list is a collection of active threads from both the IGN Boards and VN Boards. If you're looking for what's hot in the community right now please look no further.
Standard Weekly Features It's been such a busy week that we don't even have room in this news item to fit everything that has happened! Below you'll find handy links to a few of the standard features that may have gotten over looked due to the exciting news we've had all week.
The world of Vana 'Diel is filled with wondrous kingdoms items and foes. All adventurers have their fare share of tales to tell and we would love to hear yours. Our latest contest is not one of skill or luck, instead it focuses on your adventures.
We noticed that the FFXI Categories* (X360 | PS2 | PC ) on IGN Blogs were a little bare. For the next three weeks we'll be offering some great prizes to those of you who chose to blog about your adventures, the community or anything else relating to the FFXI PC or console versions.
If you're looking to enter this contest it's pretty simply. You'll need an IGN.com account so that you can create you're very own blog. Once you've created your blog please enter it in the �Final Fantasy XI� category for any of the following platforms:
Playstation 2
Xbox 360
Personal Computer
All registered users of IGN/VN are eligible for this contest. For the next three Fridays (Jan 19th and onward) we'll feature an selected entry from the FFXI category on the front page of our site. You'll also get a week of VIP and a custom title on the VN Boards for all of your hard work.
Don't delay because your victory is only a blog entry away!
* Note: For the purposes of this contest only the main blog categories for FFXI will be checked. All categories relating to promotional or expansion products will not be considered.
PlayOnline has announced that FFXI is incompatible with Windows Vista at the current time. You can view the full details below:
We are currently running performance validation of our software with Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM), soon to be released by Microsoft Corporation, using the final release candidate Windows Vista RC2. As of January 2007, we have confirmed that the PlayOnline Viewer and content on PlayOnline fails to function due to the problems listed below.
We are still working with Microsoft Corporation to solve these problems, but since performance validation takes time, we anticipate our support of Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) to start after the official version goes on sale.
To our customers who plan on upgrading Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM) we apologize for the inconvenience and sincerely ask for your understanding.
Software Affected
PlayOnline Viewer
Content supported by PlayOnline (FINAL FANTASY XI)
- The install menu doesn't activate.
Even when the install disk is present in the disk drive, the application named "Install Menu" to select which program to install does not start. Instead, the PlayOnline Viewer installation begins.
- The PlayOnline Viewer doesn't start.
Sometimes, after installing the PlayOnline Viewer, the application fails to launch, and the message "PlayOnline Viewer cannot run under current operating system" appears.
Since the PlayOnline Viewer does not launch, FINAL FANTASY XI becomes unplayable.
Even when the PlayOnline Viewer does launch, we cannot guarantee its further operation.
Similar problems occur once PCs that we have previously confirmed are upgraded to Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM).
Please refer to the following link for more information:
We're proud to post our newest weekly feature: The forum digest. Have you neglected the VNBoards this past week? Well if you've missed all the excitement the community has to offer then we're here to give you the 4-1-1 on the VN FFXI Community as well as the IGN Boards FFXI Community!
Final Fantasy Vault would like to welcome three new staff members to our team. Each of them bring their own unique talents to their respective positions. Look for their contributions in the next few days as we prepare new database updates and screens.
TheNimmy - Weapons Database
mana_sword - Screenshots
Jamiros - Items Database
If you see them around the VNBoards don't be afraid to say hi. We'll be posting more staff openings in the coming days so keep your eyes open. The vault is always expanding
This week's "Screenshot Of The Week" comes from our archive of screenshots. This screenshot is of a troll. If you have any suggestions for our weekly screenshot please drop me a line at Sparky@Vaultnetwork.com
At the following time, we will be performing PlayOnline registration server maintenance.
During this time, users will receive an error message when attempting to register or unsubscribe PlayOnline accounts, review or update member information, or review, purchase, cancel, or reactivate Content IDs.
Also the PlayOnline Information Center will be unable to provide the following services during the maintenance:
- Reissuing PlayOnline passwords
- Recovery of deleted characters
- Other processes that require confirmation of customer information
Thank you for your patience.
[Date & Time]
From Jan. 10, 2007 10:00 to 11:30 (PST)
*Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
We have experienced several technical difficulties in some areas on the Caitsith World, but the recovery process is now complete. Thank you for your patience.
[Date & Time]
Jan. 9, 2007 from 7:13 to 7:58 (PST)
[Issue Details]
Unable to access to the following areas.
We are experiencing the following technical difficulties with the Caitsith world. The issue is currently being addressed. New updates will follow as additional information becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
[Date & Time]
Jan. 9, 2007 from 7:13 (PST)
[Issue Details]
Unable to access to the following areas.
In our latest poll we're asking "When do you play FFXI?". Do you enjoy playing in the morning, evening or night? Respond to the poll and give us some details, where are you play? What are you currently doing? We'd love to hear from you.
Currently we are experiencing difficulties where players may be unable to login or logout from PlayOnline. The issue is currently being addressed, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
[Date & Time]
From Jan. 8, 2007 9:08(PST)
[Details]
-Difficulties where players may be unable to login or logout from PlayOnline.
Many characters throughout the RPG world have their favourite weapons. We would like to know if your characters have a favourite weapon. If so: What is is it? Why does your character use it? How did you aquire it? Does it fit in to your character's back story?
During our registration server maintenance on Jan. 8 though Jan. 10, the PlayOnline Information Center will be unable to provide the following services:
- Reissue PlayOnline passwords
- Recover deleted characters
- Other processes that require confirmation of customer information
If you need assistance with any of the above, please contact the PlayOnline Information Center after the maintenance is complete.
Thank you for your patience.
PlayOnline Information Center
(858) 790-7529 (PLAY)
Monday through Friday
This week has been busy behind the scenes here at Final Fantasy Vault. We still managed to produce a brand new column, weekly features and Staff requests.
Now Seeking Artists We posted an open call for artists this past week. If you've got some artistic talents and would like us to publish your work it's still not too late to submit it.
Screenshot of the Week We posted an old, but great. screenshot as our "Screenshot of the week". If you missed it make sure to check it out.
