Three New Expansion Scenarios Announced at Vana'diel Festival 2008! (11/22/08)

[Antithesis]

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Vana'diel Festival 2008 was held today in Tokyo, with a multitude of spirited fans bringing the JCB Hall venue to life. None of those in attendance were able to hide their surprise and delight as the announcement was made for the confirmed development of three new expansion scenarios. In addition to this delicious piece of news, fans were treated to an appetite-whetting preview of the upcoming December version update, and much, much more. We have taken the liberty of preparing a detailed summary of all the exciting events that took place at this year's festival for the benefit of those who were unable to attend.

Proceed here to visit the official homepage for the new expansion scenarios.
And here, for all the latest breaking news from Vana'diel Festival 2008.

Visit FINAL FANTASY XI for the information as it is in a Flash.

Visit http://blog.square-enix.com/ff11/ for coverage of Vana'diel Festival.

[Tomino]

so goodbye new expansion, sigh.
guess they really havent the team or resources to work on new big content anymore, considering even WotG reused lot of things.

[Lordwafik]

For those who weren't up to scratch with the latest topics, basically these are "Mini expansions" aimed to be completed in a month or so, with a bit of backstory, a bit of map, and who knows if there'll be a little items here or there.

Pretty nice imo, and for approx $10 it'll be awesome for people who love the story.

Before "Waa but they're not finished with WotG yet" - the team working on this is not the team working on WotG, 2 separate teams working on main expac and mini expac.

These are nice, "short stories" so to speak, heart.

[Ziegus]

The scholar and dancer relic attire sets will also make their way to Vana’diel this winter!
Naturally, players will have to venture into the Dynamis areas should they hope to acquire them. Happy hunting!

Oooh. That was way sooner than I expected.

Edit:
I fail apparently. Re-edit.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...s/ebc7b293.jpg

Hooooooly shit.

Also spoilered for huge but wow, this is supposedly Lilisette?

Spoiler: show

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/Ziegus/web.jpg

[Destinye]

so goodbye new expansion, sigh.
guess they really havent the team or resources to work on new big content anymore, considering even WotG reused lot of things.

"A new team has been established for the creation of these addons"

So obviously, instead of distracting what team they have for "big content" on these, they put together a new team for them..oh, and WoTG reused a lot of things because I don't know..might have to do with a crystal war, the past and Bastok/Sandoria/Windurst...nah.

[kayn]

the Shantotto Ascension will sell out quickly.


edit: sch af2
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[Knightfell]

Looking forward to joining Shantotto's Army and taking over the world.. for the greater good of course.

[Xanthe]

Very cool concept for us mission junkies out there. I'm looking forward to these additions. :D

[Tomino]

and WoTG reused a lot of things because I don't know..might have to do with a crystal war, the past and Bastok/Sandoria/Windurst...nah.

yes, because they *had* to do WoTG.
it's not that they *chosed* WotG because they couldnt do Far East, ie creating much, much more new content. in the end WotG became a good comprimise but it's still no where near the "weight" of CoP or ToAU

[Corrderio]

Really wanna do these, but too bad I can't find ppl for quests. -.-

Anyway, I do think these add ons are gonna branch off of the 3 nations quests in the past.

[Lyramion]

The point of episodic gaming:

The Escapist : Video Galleries : Zero Punctuation : The Orange Box


"It´s short and it´s cheap and comes with lots of extras - unlike YOUR mum!"

[Destinye]

yes, because they *had* to do WoTG.
it's not that they *chosed* WotG because they couldnt do Far East, ie creating much, much more new content. in the end WotG became a good comprimise but it's still no where near the "weight" of CoP or ToAU

No idea how long you've played, but for years people were wanting to revisit the Crystal War.

[Gatsby]

Its an EYEPATCH!

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[Tomino]

for years people were wanting to revisit the Crystal War.

true.
and no interest at all for the Gigas northlands, Mithran homeland or followups to Tenzen storyline on East emptyness or Phoenix...

this said, one can always hope for those, alongside the 3 new mini-packs

[kayn]

This moblin maze thing will be interesting.
they mentioned gaining xp/skill ups/crafting skill ups.

Just like fighting enemies virtually anywhere else in Vana’diel, combat within the maze depths will yield both experience points and skillups. There is also the possibility of increasing your crafting skills, should the theme of the maze be based on synthesis. Capable of accommodating players up to a crafting skill of 60, it may be just the right venue for you and a friend to practice your handiwork.

[Vajra]

Oooh. That was way sooner than I expected.

Edit:
I fail apparently. Re-edit.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...s/ebc7b293.jpg

Hooooooly shit.

Also spoilered for huge but wow, this is supposedly Lilisette?

Spoiler: show

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/Ziegus/web.jpg

I think that is Shadowhand (human form instead of undead fomor), in your spoiler.

[MaachaQ]

I think that is Shadowhand (human form instead of undead fomor), in your spoiler.

PPl are talking about her either being Lilith or Ultamecia(sp?)

[[Cookies]]

It's Lady Lilith.

[Corrderio]

I don't think she's either. If you did "Purple, the new Black" you'll recall when those NPCs retreat they say they're going back to Lady... forgot the rest. I have a feeling that's her.

Off topic, but BTW MaachaQ, is that my .DAT in your avatar? 0.o

EDIT: Damn you cookies!

[Charismatic]

No one thinks it is Ultimecia, they are just saying she resembles the insane time-compressing wench.