Final Fantasy 14 Beta Starts 11 March

...and as promised, logins work today.

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Alpha Test Client can be downloaded from this page. Please refer to the following instructions on downloading and installing the game.

Download Instructions

1. Click on the Download Installer button below.

2. Click on the URL and select Save to Disk.
The URL will become invalid after a short period of time, so be sure to click on it immediately after it appears.

- File Name: ffxivsetup.exe
- File Size: 122,488,152 bytes (116.8 MB)


For Internet Explorer users:
Upon clicking the link below, a prompt will ask you whether you wish to run the file or save it to your hard drive. Do not select the run option. Save the client, and before executing the installation, verify that the file size matches the number listed above.
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after that is done... see how big the client is :D
 
going by same trick as MO....

looking in the metainfo folders, using the torrent file in utorrent and putting back the downloaded file :)

ex:
..\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV Alpha Version\downloads\ffxiv-alpha\b28ad053\metainfo

1) 4.47 meg - H2010.05.12.0000
2) 2.48 gig - H2010.05.21.0000


update:
well that is it it seems :D
 
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holy shit it has an interface !!!!!! :D

looks good, now if i could only find the thing to make it full screen for starters :D

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ok no fullscreen, but so far it's in better shape than that mortal online "release".

thoughts:
not bad, looks promising so far. obviously playing a magic user class :)

"spy videos"
[video]http://www.youtube.com/finalfantasyxiv[/video]

Life in Eorzea #1
 
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so last night i finally did a starter quest which takes you out of town and keel dem funky mosquito. what i do like about ff14 is that it actually feels like you are getting involved over other more "generic mmo's". for example where a quest is given like zomg we need to do X and Y and that is it vs in ff14 you can clearly read the body language and facial expressions. this then gives of the feeling that something is not right and the actual urgency over some blank npc.

only thing that is irritating me is the damned aviation mouse mode, which is hardcoded. i believe that will be taken out and at least an option to go normal or inverse. seriously that is just wacked :D

sigh well then, saturday is next 4 hours alpha test block. then i would try do some actual actual testing over getting my initial starting quests done if it is at all possible. though i am still getting used to ff14's way of play :)
 
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and so testing ends for the night... well i left earlier. finished up the starter quest tonight and was rewarded with 2k gil :D. another neat thing i think (if i understand it correctly) is the ability to stack your magic and at a certain stacked level it can be used for more powerful attack. well that is what it looked like as the two "killer rats" approached me and i keeled one of then instantly :D.

still no full screen and normal/aviation mode for mouse. hope that gets changed soon as i'm currently playing with the keyboard only. mouse just too damned fast and aviation is not my thing.

still, for an alpha it is not so bad as i excepted it to be. it stands as i said, it's more polished as MO's 'release' client is. another thing is after playing abit of the alpha fallen earth seems so... blant. guess i'm getting hooked on this over the "normal" mmo's out there. this is definitely so far going on my to play list when it hits release. though that also can change in time as the alpha progresses into beta ;) there is also that Rift mmo in my other thread which i'm looking out for the beta signups.
 
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ok seems alpha testing has ended. maybe they send out more invites
The End of Alpha!

Square Enix would like to express its gratitude to all testers who volunteered to take part in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Alpha Test.

The eleventh test period marks the final installment of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Alpha Test. We would like to thank all those who participated for their diligence and invaluable contributions.

Game testing will resume in the near future with the onset of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test. Further information regarding changes and additions to the game manual and required client updates will be posted on the official Beta Test Site.

We humbly ask that you continue in your testing efforts for the final alpha test, and keep the feedback coming!

* All character data will be deleted following the end of the eleventh alpha test.
* The FINAL FANTASY XIV Alpha Version Installer will no longer be available following the end of the eleventh alpha test.
* Feedback for the eleventh alpha test can be submitted until the beginning of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test.
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seems invites was sent out


Necuno said:
/whoot, i'm in again :)

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all testers, and thank you for your participation in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test.

The date and time at which the installation client for FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Version will become available for download has been decided.

Client Availability: Friday, July 2, 2010 from approximately 8:00 a.m. (GMT)

Details regarding the precise dates and times of the upcoming beta tests will be announced in the near future.

We humbly ask new and veteran testers alike to enjoy their time in Eorzea throughout the beta test, and we look forward to receiving your feedback!
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/sigh

The installation client for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Version was scheduled to become available for download starting at 08:00 (GMT) on Friday, July 2, 2010. However, due to technical difficulties, the release will be postponed. The new schedule will be posted as soon as the issue is resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding in the matter.
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