[SteveManly]

Here is Famitsu’s take on this week’s new info! I personally like the close-ups on the characters’ eyes. Look closely at the helmet close-up on the first page and you can actually see strong, determined eyes behind the slots in the helmet.

Sorry this took a while to get up. This seems to be a very busy season for all our translators! Today’s Famitsu is translated in whole by yours truly, SteveManly.

Greatly awaited new info revealed!

With the announcement of the campaign code for FFXIV enclosed in the first wave of FFXIII’s released and today’s announcement of gladiator and pugilist class details and weapons, things for FFXIV finally look like they’re going to start heating up. Today we bring you the info on the variety, visuals, and even the feel of these weapons in breathtaking detail.

Gladiator, the swordsman!
The freely attacking and defending tank

The gladiator is a melee fighter that brings sword and board to battle and boasts a great variety of one-handed swords to choose from: from short swords to long swords, double-edged straight blades to single-edged curved blades. The variety is not just in his selection of weapons, but also the way he uses them. A gladiator can take up his shield to protect his allies, or leave one hand open to focus on attack power, and this flexibility in battle is sure to become his strength. The gladiator can also throw daggers at his enemies, adding even more to this diverse fighter.

(From left to right by picture, not text)

The Winged Blade, Hawktail
This sword has wing decorations on the hilt. Light, sharp, and elegant, this sword is popular among defensive swordsmen.

The All-Purpose Bastard Sword
This long sword has both the slashing power of the Ul’daha swords and the thrusting power of Ishgard’s.

The Ancient Gladius
This classic foot soldiers’ weapon is still used today in sword fighting. Though its reach is short, it makes up for it with a strong blade that is easy to swing.

(His shields are on the next page, to his right, top to bottom)

Round Shield
This widely used shield is often decorated with spiritually symbolic images.

The Mechanical Shield, Lantern Shield
This is a mechanical-type shield with a built-in lantern. The picture shows two swords built into the shield, but these are incredibly difficult to use.

Pugilist, the brawler!
The Martial Arts Punisher

This hand-to-hand fighter is a master in traditional arts of self-defense. Although his fists alone could be considered weapons, the pugilist specializes is using hand-to-hand weapons to increase their power in battle. However, the pugilist must stay in close to make his he lands his blows aimed at his opponent’s vitals. Some pugilists use chakrams to gain their opponents’ attention.

(From top to bottom)
Battle Claws, Baghnahks
Made with the image of a tiger’s claws in mind, these traditional Eastern claws rip into an opponent’s flesh. The claws can be tipped with poison.

Bone Fist, Hora
These weapons can be made from bone, horns, or shells. They are not very sturdy, but it is said that they hold the instincts of the animals from which its materials were taken.

Defensive Fist, Himantes
These are the official weapon used in the Ul’daha martial arts tournaments. This light weapon is made of leather and is known for the way it protects the user’s fist.

Heavy Fist, Cestis
Made of heavy metal rings wrapped in thick leather with protruding spikes, these weapons are widely valued for their use in deathmatches with monsters.

Iron Fist, Metal Knuckles
This is a weapon made from a ring of metal with one end held in the fighter’s hand. Because of the sheer weight of the weapon, the power of its blows separates it from the other weapons.


Today’s Famitsu also included information about the FFXIII campaign, saying that the campaign code will be available in the first wave of FFXIII packages released, including those bundled with the Lightning Edition. There will be a special site opened after service for FFXIV starts, and users that input their code there will receive a special in-game item for FFXIV, but this is a campaign for Japan only.

There you have it. I hope you enjoy this information, and let’s hope even more information isn’t far off!

[Zyuu]

Scans added!

[FoXer]

Gr8 job... thanks for info and scans....


Day after day I became more sure that ffxiv will be release end of 2010  ,, since no official information about beta yet...

[Forseti]

Darn japan only. i wonder if it's possible to use those code for NA version eventually?

[gmoyajp]

Forseti, on 12 November 2009 - 03:20 AM, said:

Darn japan only. i wonder if it's possible to use those code for NA version eventually?

am sure it will be cause it's the same thing in FFXI.I use in game item's that are jp exclusive to my account.

so yeah am sure you can do the same with FFXIV

This post has been edited by gmoyajp: 12 November 2009 - 06:22 AM

[SteveManly]

I think the reason it will be Japan only is they will probably do a similar campaign for the North American FFXIII release.

[Dragonblade]

The game isn't even in beta yet...and Square-Enix is already pulling JP ONRY stunts?!

ALL OF MY RAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Thanks for the translation Steve! I love this new info! The Gladiator class looks more and more like my main every time they release more information!

Thank you as well Zyuu, nobody ever thanks you for this stuff!

[tNag]

great info =) nice to see different weapons, new armors and some class definitions. can't wait to hear more about diciples of magic!

[Quixotic]

I've finally managed to make my way back over to XIV's official site and check out all the updates that have been published since the last time I was there about a month and a half ago and all the new info makes me soooo excited!!

I can't wait till they're finished releasing info about all the Disciples of Hand and start releasing info about Disciples of Magic! If this is the direction they're going with the different disciplines I'm PSYCHED for what will be coming up for us Casters!

[it'szombiejesus]

Excellent! Thank you very much

[Vaden]

Many thanks

[Cerulean Shaman]

Thanks for the translation work as usual guys! And Dragonblade, I like to thank Zyuu by spamming his mailbox with tiny bits of cheese in hatefuly shaped envelopes. ;P

[LVII]

I Feel like it's been so long since we've seen an update here, that actually having new information is really refreshing! I still pop in time to time just to post on general stuff, but this is great! thanks Zyuu!

[why?]

Another translation is always great. It's interesting to see the different phrasings in different translations. Thanks!

[Mooga]

This mite be odd. But how can they have a campaign only for JApan, if the servers are mixed?

Hmm, could be interesting to find that some one could use it outside of JP without an JP version. I will see that, a friend of mine will get the game from japan, since doesnt have a code region and play it. She will play the FFXIV so sooner or later we will know! XD

Anyway thanks alot Steve for the Translations, and Zyuu to add the Scans.

[Ynot]

It would be nice to know what the in-game item was.

[Forseti]

Mooga, on 13 November 2009 - 04:22 AM, said:

This mite be odd. But how can they have a campaign only for JApan, if the servers are mixed?

Hmm, could be interesting to find that some one could use it outside of JP without an JP version. I will see that, a friend of mine will get the game from japan, since doesnt have a code region and play it. She will play the FFXIV so sooner or later we will know! XD

Anyway thanks alot Steve for the Translations, and Zyuu to add the Scans.

I guess there will also be a similar process for NA people to get the campaign code too, just as SteveManly said. Since it's a mixed server, NA and JAPAN should get similar benefits :P

[Mooga]

Forseti, on 12 November 2009 - 10:28 PM, said:

I guess there will also be a similar process for NA people to get the campaign code too, just as SteveManly said. Since it's a mixed server, NA and JAPAN should get similar benefits :P

yah, thats why I think the Code might work anyway. But well we will see soon enought! XD

[SteveManly]

I think the effort Square Enix is making to keep the NA site updated when new information comes out is a testament to their intention to make the NA players feel more included this time around, so I'd imagine a special offer would be included with FFXIII.

Mooga: There are a few ways that Japan could manage keeping this a Japan only release. They could make the code only redeemable through Japanese clients, or IP block all countries outside of Japan trying to access the registration site, just to name a couple ways.

[sidion]

Thanks for the translations! News has been a bit dry lately nice to see something recent.