Patch 1.16 Outline (02/24/2011)

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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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