Patch Notes 13AUG10

Patch notes - Beta client - 13AUG10 - Version 2010.08.04.2000

Resolved
- When you are in a Limsa Lominsa instance, it was previously impossible to move as you wish. When moving to another location, you would be moved back to your original position.

- NPCs may not display in some cases.

- You are able to hear all the sound effects of surrounding players that gain a level.

- Replaced the sound effect, which can only be heard by the player that gains a level.

- You would experience the error below a short while after they purchase an item from a NPC.

- An error has occurred. (40000)4,79

Added
- The maximum frames per second has been adjusted.

- Implemented a fix to prevent the servers from going down.

- Implemented a fix to decrease the load caused by congestion.

Known issues
- When you start the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta client with a PC that has been on for a long time, the following error will display and prevent you from starting the client.

- This program cannot be used by itself.


 * If you experience this error, please restart your PC.

- During gameplay, the following may occur:

- Graphics may display incorrectly.

- Error messages may appear.


 * If this occurs, please log out and then back in.

- During gameplay, characters may become unable to move in certain locations.


 * If this occurs, please use the Return or Teleport command. If the problem persists, please log out and then back in, or create a new character.

- During events when players are "bound by duty," the screen may occasionally black out, preventing gameplay.


 * If this occurs, force the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Version to close and then log in again.

- If a player is KO'd just as the Return command takes effect, they may be unable to move upon reaching their destination.


 * If possible, please log out and then back in. Otherwise, force the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Version to close and then log in again.

- Information regarding ongoing levequest may not appear properly.

- If a player moves the compass widget outside of the screen and then opens the main menu, they may not be able to move it back within the screen. * Please avoid moving the compass widget, followed by opening the main menu.

- Recast timers may occasionally display "00:00" after using an action.

- It may take a while until the durability of equipment is properly displayed.


 * The durability will display properly by closing the window, and then reopening it.

- The following filter settings are not operational:

→ "You perform a synthesis"

→ "Other player performs a synthesis"

→ "You perform a gathering action"

→ "Other player performs a gathering action"


 * The filter settings in question are under "System Messages."

- If a player invites another player who has received a linkshell invite, the message "The player has already been invited to another party" may appear.

- A player may be unable to successfully join a party if they were removed from a linkshell.


 * If this occurs, please log out and then back in.

- A player may be unable remove a member from the linkshell once they are assigned as the linkshell leader.

- The linkshell member list may not display properly if linkshell members are too far from the player that is trying to view the list.

- Words provided by the auto-complete/auto-translation feature may not display properly when used in macros.

- If the leader of a party leaves, the remaining members may be unable to ask the leader to rejoin the party in certain situations.

Planned adjustments
- Listed below are details on some of the upcoming changes. Although these changes will not be in place by the time of the first test, we are currently working to ensure that they are implemented at some time during the course of beta testing.

Battle Related: - The archer ability Refill will display how many arrows have been obtained.

- A new function has been added which enables players to specify targets such as "NPC only" or "PC only."

System Related: - Adjustments to the main menu.

- The delay experienced when opening and closing windows will be reduced

- Exiting query windows with the cancel button will be made possible 

- Adjustments to chat controls.

- Using shortcut keys to reply will be made possible

- Sending tells to a targeted player will be simplified

- The directional keys to control the camera will be changed in order to improve gameplay using the keyboard.

- Closing the main menu with the mouse will be made possible.