[Zyuu]

Patch 1.16 is scheduled to go live in early March, bringing with it new quests, various improvements to the user interface, and more!

The list below briefly outlines the content slated for release in the forthcoming patch.

◆Outline of Patch 1.16 Content

Storylines and world quests

Quest-related system changes

Addition of icons to make quest NPCs easily recognizable

Addition of quest NPC locations to maps

Journal improvements

Reexamintion of data transfer mechanics to display all current quests and levequests on one screen

Increased speed for text scrolling in general, and further speed increase for continuous scrolling

Addition of page-scrolling control for gamepads

Rank/Level up fanfare

Examination of dramatic effects when a new rank or level is attained

Camera improvements

Ability to adjust camera distance when locked onto a target

Ability to freely adjust camera distance when playing with a gamepad

Targeting system improvements

Ability to target by type ("PC only" or "NPC only") when using a gamepad

Ability to target by clicking on character name displays

Auto-translate dictionary update

Update of auto-translate dictionary contents

Guildleve usability improvements

Reexamination of and balancing of local levequest issuing conditions

Adjustments to item condition values

Adjustments to lower the rate at which item condition deteriorates

Synthesis interface improvements

Adjustments to the item synthesis process

Increased pace of gathering actions

Changes to the frame rates of action animations to speed up gathering

Retainer system improvements

Ability to summon retainers currently operating a bazaar

Reexamination of enemy size

Optimization of enemy size for ease of play

Reexamination of stats

Addition of an auto-MP regeneration feature

For more details, be sure to keep an eye on further Topics posts in the coming days. In addition, comprehensive patch notes will be available on the day of the patch's release. Relevant dates and times will be announced in Informations posts as they become available.

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[alyosha17]

I'm not sure how i feel about giant wharf rats running around...

Quests might be interesting.

[Brian]

alyosha17, on 24 February 2011 - 06:23 AM, said:

I'm not sure how i feel about giant wharf rats running around...

Quests might be interesting.

Giant warf rats running around? I am sorry, I don't follow?...

[Kenji]

Is there any information on these "World Quests" anywhere? It's a bit vague.

[Kelos Faron]

Brian, on 24 February 2011 - 06:34 AM, said:

Giant warf rats running around? I am sorry, I don't follow?...

I think he means since they're considering changing the sizes of monsters, they might make the wharf rats and other small monsters too big.


But anyway.. since they're hyping this up I guess I'm allowed to get excited now, right? QUESTS!!! WOO!!!!

[Rockem Sockem]

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Camera improvements: Ability to adjust camera distance when locked onto a target Ability to freely adjust camera distance when playing with a gamepad

Targeting system improvements: Ability to target by type ("PC only" or "NPC only") when using a gamepad Ability to target by clicking on character name displays

This post has been edited by Rockem Sockem: 24 February 2011 - 06:45 AM

[Nocturnus]

looks interesting cant wait to see what else is going to be announced

[Jackel]

Auto-MP recovery feature?

Yes prz :D

[Ralliare]

Bah nothing that super interests me, hopefully they'll release lots more info closer to the date for more features they did not deem important enough.

[Xenokratos]

Aethalas, on 24 February 2011 - 06:41 AM, said:

Is there any information on these "World Quests" anywhere? It's a bit vague.

Everything SE ever says is vague, so you might as well get used to it.
Looking forward to this update though, looks good so far.

[Renshi]

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This post has been edited by Renshi: 24 February 2011 - 07:17 AM

[Lorthethf]

I like the info (vague yes, but used to it).

Not sure how i feel with quest markers. Why cant they just add it to a drop down menu, you select the name and it shows you where the NPC is on the map?

Bah well, excited to see more information, especially the release date of this patch.

[cakebandit]

This is great im looking forward to it

[xEdyn]

Zyuu, on 24 February 2011 - 06:18 AM, said:

Addition of an auto-MP regeneration feature

I'm excited. With a good content patch it should be fun playing again.

[AbhorashVane]

Lorthethf, on 24 February 2011 - 07:18 AM, said:

I like the info (vague yes, but used to it).

Not sure how i feel with quest markers. Why cant they just add it to a drop down menu, you select the name and it shows you where the NPC is on the map?

Bah well, excited to see more information, especially the release date of this patch.

Cause then you'll have a person saying "Why don't they just put an icon on the npc". Anyway patch looks beast!

[Lorthethf]

AbhorashVane, on 24 February 2011 - 07:29 AM, said:

Cause then you'll have a person saying "Why don't they just put an icon on the npc". Anyway patch looks beast!

True that ^^

[Ximi]

Can't wait for new quest system, I don't craft so as long as it gives me more to do after guildleves have finished I'm all for it.
MP regeneration, wow, thank you. As a Conj/Thau caster I hope it means I dont have to use my dart over and over and over and over and over to save mp when grinding.

[MezloM]

I like how they are making this game "easier" to play, but it's not very final fantasy like... Anyways, I'm excited for the update.

[Holy Dragoon]

Spyphon MP + Styg Spikes = no MP issues, other than that I am happy about the changes. If anything they should have added an MP skill to Conjurer in order to not force mages to level both classes.

Oh and quest NPC icons are totally immersion breakers IMO.

This post has been edited by Holy Dragoon: 24 February 2011 - 08:01 AM

[Renshi]

Holy Dragoon, on 24 February 2011 - 07:58 AM, said:

Spyphon MP + Styg Spikes = no MP issues, other than that I am happy about the changes. If anything they should have added an MP skill to Conjurer in order to not force mages to level both classes.

Oh and quest NPC icons are totally immersion breakers IMO.

I will not give you the +1 for the important informations you gave for every mage that plays the game and that could help them to survive with the MP going down and sh*t.

Just because the NPC icons are immersion breakers. IOO (In Our Opinion)