Dear players,
Happy new year!
We've prepared the yearly new year's procession as always-but we've come a full Chinese calendar in Vana'diel, so we're back to sheep once more. As an aside, I was born in the year of the sheep-but which exact year is left as an exercise for the reader.
When we first created the New Year's event, we never imagined that it would ever come full circle, and thus the festivities are especially moving for me.
Vana'diel has come so far thanks to the tremendous support of its adventurers, and we remain grateful for your dedicated service.
The development and operations teams remain as firmly committed as ever to making Vana'diel a fun place for people to play their hearts out, whether in shorter or longer bursts.
With warmest wishes,
Akihiko Matsui
Read on for a brief tale of a group of adventurers figuring out how best to greet the new year.
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The New Year Alter Ego Extravaganza Is Coming Once More!
The New Year Alter Ego Extravaganza is scheduled to start Wednesday, December 31!
Three brand new alter egos are offering to be your companion for a limited time only.
Gilgamesh, the Captain of the High Seas
Kukki-Chebukki, the Mischief Maker
Margret, the Information Broker
Read on for details.
Three brand new alter egos are offering to be your companion for a limited time only.
Gilgamesh, the Captain of the High Seas
Kukki-Chebukki, the Mischief Maker
Margret, the Information Broker
Read on for details.
New Unity Wanted Battles
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1248] New Unity Wanted Battles
[dev1248] New Unity Wanted Battles
New Seekers of Adoulin Quests
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1247] New Seekers of Adoulin Quests
[dev1247] New Seekers of Adoulin Quests
I Dream of Mog Bonanza 2015 Marble Sales Have Started!
The Adventuring Primer Has Been Updated!
The Adventuring Primer serves as your guide to experiencing an ever-changing Vana'diel--and this time, we've added entries for Unity Concord, Incursion, Alluvion Skirmishes, and Job Points!
Turn to this guide if you're ever unsure of what to do next.
Hop over to the content guide.
Turn to this guide if you're ever unsure of what to do next.
Hop over to the content guide.
Starlight Celebration:
Break out the vintage rolanberry and prepare for festive cheer, for the Starlight Celebration is upon us!
As soft white flakes flutters down from the clouded sky above, let's take the time appreciate all the season has to bring.
The M.H.M.U. has cobbled together wonderful treats for adventurers, as has become standard fare in recent years-and this time around there's something even more special!
Piqued your interest, have I?
But you know how cagey those moogles can be-"Surely you shan't strive to strangle these stupendous secrets from us?"
But the Magic Paradise Weekly has other plans in mind. Join their most "standout" novice journalist as she attempts yet another mission to wrest the scoop from the puffballs' furry grasp.
Read on for her probing interview.
* Topics details have been corrected on Thursday, December 18, 2014.
As soft white flakes flutters down from the clouded sky above, let's take the time appreciate all the season has to bring.
The M.H.M.U. has cobbled together wonderful treats for adventurers, as has become standard fare in recent years-and this time around there's something even more special!
Piqued your interest, have I?
But you know how cagey those moogles can be-"Surely you shan't strive to strangle these stupendous secrets from us?"
But the Magic Paradise Weekly has other plans in mind. Join their most "standout" novice journalist as she attempts yet another mission to wrest the scoop from the puffballs' furry grasp.
Read on for her probing interview.
* Topics details have been corrected on Thursday, December 18, 2014.
A Vana’diel New Year’s Campaign is Set to Get Underway!
Get ready for five special campaigns running from Thursday, December 18, 2014 to Wednesday, January 14, 2015!
- Double Unity Accolade Campaign
- Surge Walk Campaign
- Wildskeepers Reive Campaign
- Alter Ego Expo
- Mog Gardens Campaign
During the brand new Double Unity Accolade Campaign the number of accolades earned from completing objectives and vanquishing monsters will be doubled, making it easier than ever to participate in Wanted battles.
Make the most out of the campaigns and go forth for the good of Vana'diel!
Read on for the details of each campaign.
- Double Unity Accolade Campaign
- Surge Walk Campaign
- Wildskeepers Reive Campaign
- Alter Ego Expo
- Mog Gardens Campaign
During the brand new Double Unity Accolade Campaign the number of accolades earned from completing objectives and vanquishing monsters will be doubled, making it easier than ever to participate in Wanted battles.
Make the most out of the campaigns and go forth for the good of Vana'diel!
Read on for the details of each campaign.
Announcing I Dream of Mog Bonanza 2015!
The Calling
Ahh, yes, I remember your face... What was your name again? To what do I owe the honor of your pleasure her in the library?
Perhaps I do not make as strong an impression as I should. I am Estienneux, former aide to Lord Melvien.
With Lord Melvien's terrible incident in the hinterlands, I have been inundated with work for the Ministry of Finance. I can scant catch a breath owing to the avalanche of paperwork they have me buried under. Furthermore, we are still unable to come up with the funds for the cathedral that was destroyed...
As if the ministry wasn't frazzled enough already, I have been forced to deal with the economic repercussions of the mysterious sleeping illness on the nation's economy.
It cannot be easy on the pioneers either. My fervent wish is that the entire debacle be brought to an end at the earliest possible moment.
What am I here? I was poring through some of Melvien's personal effects, and his butler mentioned that he had come across Melvien's journal in his room.
Given the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, I felt it could be an item of vital importance. Having read through it, I am convinced of its authenticity, as it speaks to his undying passion for colonization. What better donation could be made to this storied house of knowledge?
I just met with some passionate reporters from the Adoulin Examiner who were quite keen to read it. I always find their articles to be most captivating. Their unforeseeable suspension of publication has caused quite the quagmire. If you wish to speak with them, I believe they are still at the library.
Read more about Famlienne and Owl's visit to Celennia Memorial Library.
Perhaps I do not make as strong an impression as I should. I am Estienneux, former aide to Lord Melvien.
With Lord Melvien's terrible incident in the hinterlands, I have been inundated with work for the Ministry of Finance. I can scant catch a breath owing to the avalanche of paperwork they have me buried under. Furthermore, we are still unable to come up with the funds for the cathedral that was destroyed...
As if the ministry wasn't frazzled enough already, I have been forced to deal with the economic repercussions of the mysterious sleeping illness on the nation's economy.
It cannot be easy on the pioneers either. My fervent wish is that the entire debacle be brought to an end at the earliest possible moment.
What am I here? I was poring through some of Melvien's personal effects, and his butler mentioned that he had come across Melvien's journal in his room.
Given the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, I felt it could be an item of vital importance. Having read through it, I am convinced of its authenticity, as it speaks to his undying passion for colonization. What better donation could be made to this storied house of knowledge?
I just met with some passionate reporters from the Adoulin Examiner who were quite keen to read it. I always find their articles to be most captivating. Their unforeseeable suspension of publication has caused quite the quagmire. If you wish to speak with them, I believe they are still at the library.
Read more about Famlienne and Owl's visit to Celennia Memorial Library.