"sd:focus@imcl", "sd:focus@bnx" Developers' Room Jul. 17, 2003 Update Details Jul. 17, 2003 Update Details &pre=01;&image=ng01;The maximum job level has been raised to 70. 　The "Riding on the Clouds" quest must be completed first. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;In conjunction with the job level cap raise, the combat 　skill and craft skill level caps have also been raised. 　The maximum craft skill level is now 90 (Adept). &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The required MP for casting "Cure III," "Cure IV," and 　"Cure V" has been adjusted. Also, the casting times and 　re-casting times for the spells, "Cure II," "Cure III," 　"Cure IV," and "Cure V" have been changed. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The enmity factor received for casting "Cure V" is no 　longer based on the amount healed, as is with the other 　"Cure" spells. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Finally, the potency of all "Cure" spells is now directly 　affected by the caster's healing magic skill level. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The amount of time required for re-casting the white 　magic spell "Erase" has been shortened. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The effect of the white magic spell "Stoneskin" now 　improves according to the caster's MND and enhancing 　magic skill level. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The casting time of "Bar-" spells (Barfire, Barwater, etc.), 　their duration, and the amount of MP required to cast 　them have been reduced. 　Also, the strength of the spells is now directly affected by the caster's enhancing magic skill level. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The price for the spell "Regen," sold in Mhaura, has been 　lowered. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Also, the spell "Regen II" is now available for purchase. 　This healing spell can only be used by white mages. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The amounts of MP required for level III and IV elemental 　magic spells have been reduced. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The value of a monster's dark elemental resistance will 　reflect more strongly on its ability to resist the black 　magic spell "Dispel." &pre=01;&image=ng01;The duration of "Gravity" now varies between 30 to 120 　seconds. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The duration of "Poison" spells now improves according 　to the caster's enfeebling magic skill level. 　Also, the amounts of damage inflicted on an enemy by 　"Poison II" and "Poisonga II" have been increased. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;New high-level bard songs have been added. &pre=01;&image=ng01;These new songs can be purchased at Harmodios's Music 　Shop in Bastok. 　However, some of these songs will only become available 　when Bastok is ranked second or higher in the conquest. 　Also, "Puppet's Operetta" can now be purchased from the 　Troupe Valeriano. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The value of a monster's light elemental resistance will 　now reflect on its ability to resist the bard song 　"Magic Finale." &pre=01;&image=ng01;The target for the bard song "Hunter's Prelude" has been 　reduced to a single PC. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The amounts of HP restored by the avatar abilities 　"Healing Ruby," "Healing Ruby II," and "Spring Water" have 　been increased. In addition, the amounts of MP required 　to cast "Healing Ruby II" and "Spring Water" have been 　reduced. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The amounts of MP required for summoning spells have 　been reduced. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The overall effect of the job ability "Astral Flow" has 　been improved. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The amount of time required to summon elementals has 　been reduced. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Time required to cast "Ni" level ninjutsu will be reduced. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The amount of time required to re-use the monk ability 　"Chakra" has been reduced from 15 minutes to 5. &pre=01;&image=ng01;In conjunction with the level cap raise, the following 　magic and songs have been newly released and/or changed.

White magic
Shell IV	WHM68　RDM68	Enhances target's magic defense.
Shellra IV	WHM68	Enhances magic defense for party members in area of effect.
Regen	&style=Ta14_2;WHM21&style;　RDM21	Gradually restores target's HP.
Regen II	WHM44	Gradually restores target's HP.
Regen III	WHM66	Gradually restores target's HP.
Protect IV	WHM63　RDM63&br;　&style=Ta14_2;PLD70&style;	Enhances target's defense.
Raise III	WHM70	Revives target from KO.
Black Magic
Water III	BLM55　&style=Ta14_2;RDM67&style;	Deals water damage to an enemy.
Aero III	BLM59　&style=Ta14_2;RDM69&style;	Deals wind damage to an enemy.
Thunder III	BLM66	Deals thunder damage to an enemy.
Stone IV	BLM68	Deals earth damage to an enemy.
Water IV	BLM70	Deals water damage to an enemy.
Aeroga III	BLM67	Deals wind damage to enemies in area of effect.
Firaga III	BLM69	Deals fire damage to enemies in area of effect.
Blizzard II	BLM42　RDM55&br;　&style=Ta14_2;DRK66&style;	Deals ice damage to an enemy.
Songs
Kinght's &br;Minne IV	BRD61	Enhances defense for party members in area of effect.
Bewitching&br;Etude	BRD62	Enhances Charisma for party members in area of effect.
Valor&br;Minuet IV	BRD63	Enhances attacks for party members in area of effect.
Logical&br;Etude	BRD64	Enhances Mind for party members in area of effect.
Sage&br;Etude	BRD66	Enhances Intelligence for party members in area of effect.
Foe&br;Requiem VI	BRD67	Deals sonic damage to enemies.
Swift&br;Etude	BRD68	Enhances Agility for party members in area of effect.
Puppet's&br;Operetta	BRD69	Enhances resistance against silence for party members in area of effect.
Vital Etude	BRD70	Enhances Vitality for party members in area of effect.

&pre=01;&image=ng01;The system used for calculating EXP gained after level 　61 is now the same as that for levels 60 and under. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;It is now easier for players above level 60 to gain EXP. 　However, large differences in party member levels now 　greatly affect the amount of EXP gained in battle. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;EXP that exceed the amount required to achieve the next 　level will now be carried over. 　This also pertains to EXP regained when using the "Raise" 　spells. &pre=01;&image=ng01;A limit has been set on the maximum amount of EXP lost 　when KO'd. 　This applies mainly to high-level PCs. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;In battles with level restrictions, a KO will result in an 　EXP loss relative to your effective level. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The number of PCs that the four floors of Jeuno can 　handle has been raised. &pre=01;&image=ng01;Conquest guards, auction house clerks, and delivery 　services have been added to each floor of Jeuno. 　In conjunction with this addition, the tax taken from all 　bazaar sales within Jeuno is now 10%. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;A new merchant has been stationed in the Ru'Lude 　Gardens. This shop can be used to sell unwanted items. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The amount of time required for the chocobo rental fees 　to go down has been reduced by 25 percent. &pre=01;&image=ng01;A change has been made to the Mog House menu 　displayed when leaving your room. (This only applies to players who have completed the 　"multiple exit" quests.) &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;PCs will no longer be kicked from a party when they 　enter their Mog House. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Also, PCs may now use the "Seek Party" and "Autogroup" 　commands while in their Mog House. &pre=01;&image=ng01;If an item sent by a delivery service is still classified as 　"preparing," the sender may have the item returned to 　their own inventory by selecting it and pressing the 　Confirm button or the enter key. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;A message is now displayed in the log window when an 　item has been returned from the delivery service. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;A message is also displayed in the log window after 　taking/dropping/returning items from the delivery box. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The names of all doors now appear in green when 　targeted. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Parties can now be formed in regions, rather than areas. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;In conjunction with this change, the PCs listed when 　performing a "find member" search are now limited to 　those PCs close to the searcher's current level. 　More detailed searches will also be limited to the first 　100 PCs that fit that search's parameters. &pre=01;&image=ng01;Areas where maps do not exist, as well as ferries and 　airships, are not considered a part of a region when 　searching for a party. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The number of PCs displayed in normal region and area 　searches has also been limited to the first 100. 　The number displayed in a world search has been 　increased from 14 to 40. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The search option "Current Region" has been added to the 　area search menu. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The text command for searching a region is: 　/search region or /sea region &style=spacer01;　&style; 　[FOR REFERENCE] 　◎/sea 　　Conducts a search of the current area. 　◎/sea all 　　Conducts a search of all areas. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　[EXAMPLE] 　◎/sea all 60 BLM 　　Searches all areas for a level 60 black mage. &pre=01;　◎/sea region 35 DRG W 　　Searches the current regions for a level 35 dragoon 　with a name starting with "W." &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;It is now possible to attach a welcome message to a 　linkshell. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;This welcome message appears when a PC logs in or 　equips a linkshell item. &pre=01;　◎/lsmes 　　Displays the welcome message. 　◎/lsmes level 　　Displays the level of authority required to edit the 　　linkshell message. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　The following is a list of the commands that linkshell 　members granted authority may use. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　◎/lsmes "[MESSAGE]" or /lsmes set "[MESSAGE]" 　　Changes the linkshell welcome message. &pre=01;　◎/lsmes clear 　　Clears the linkshell welcome message. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　The following is a list of commands that only linkshell 　owners may use. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　◎/lsmes level ls 　　Sets authority level to linkshell owner. 　◎/lsmes level ps 　　Sets authority level to pearlsack holders (default). 　◎/lsmes level all 　　Sets authority level to all linkshell members. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The menu location of the "Create Pearl" button has been 　changed. 　Also, the last cursor position for the linkshell menu is no 　longer saved. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The vibration that accompanies the call command can 　now be regulated. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　◎＜ncall＞ or ＜ncallX＞ (X=0-3:sound style) 　　Controller vibration is only felt by party members near 　　the caller. &pre=01;　◎＜scall＞ or ＜scallX＞ (X=0-3:sound style) 　　A sound-only call. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　※Windows version users: 　　These commands are only applicable when controllers 　　supporting force feedback are used. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;PCs are no longer able to change the color of messages 　displayed when using the /echo command. &pre=01;&image=ng01;A bug that prevented you from using an item in your 　inventory by text command, when you had the same item 　up on bazaar, has been fixed. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Basic synthesis image support from guild NPCs no longer 　requires gil. Advanced synthesis image support now lasts 　4 times longer. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Items can no longer be purchased repeatedly from the 　guild shops. A PC must now wait 3 seconds before 　making their next purchase. &pre=01;&image=ng01;A variety of items can now be retrieved by breaking 　down armor with lightning crystals. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The price of arrows and crossbow bolts has been 　reduced. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;New recipes for arrows and crossbow bolts have been 　added. (This synthesis requires carpentry skills, etc.) &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Synthesis of ninja tools now produces more items per 　execution. &pre=01;&image=ng01;Changes have been made in the type of items that can 　be retrieved with the ranger job ability "Scavenge." &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;New types of items can now be harvested when using 　the "logging" command. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The expeditionary force system has been modified: &style=spacer01;　&style; 　◎Members of expeditionary forces will now receive an 　　item (gate glyphs) that allows them to teleport back 　　to their nation after completing their assignment. &pre=01;　◎PCs no longer receive rewards for only participating in 　　expeditionary forces. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　◎Region points received by the expeditionary force's 　　nation will vary according to its conquest ranking. &style=spacer01;　&style; 　◎Conquest points received by players are proportional 　　to the number of enemies defeated as well as treasure 　　chests opened during the expedition. 　　These rewards will only be given if the players' nation 　　gains control of that region. &pre=01;&image=ng01;Finally, the number of conquest points received also 　varies with a nation's current standing in the balance of 　power. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Conquest points will no longer be lost when changing 　allegiance. 　These conquest points will be saved until a PC has 　returned to their previous nationality. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The beastmen are beginning to gain control in certain 　regions. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The amount of time required for a beastman beastmaster 　to call another pet has increased from 30 to 60 seconds. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Some summoned elementals can now cast spells (healing/ 　enhancing) outside of battle. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The text color and chat filter category for pets have been 　made the same as party members. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;A PC will no longer be locked onto a target after 　disengaging from battle. &pre=01;&image=ng01;Shoal Pugils on the Buburimu Peninsula no longer link. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The location of beastmaster-type goblins in the Batallia 　Downs, the East Altepa Desert, and the Labyrinth of 　Onzozo has been changed. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;A PC can no longer be attacked in Delkfutt's Tower by 　monsters on a different floor. &pre=01;&image=ng01;A bug caused by notorious monsters pulling PCs back 　within their domain has been fixed. 　Also, Ash Dragons can pull PCs to them from anywhere 　within the area they reside in. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;New high-level notorious monsters have been introduced. 　These monsters have been added to the new, as well as 　previous, regions. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The number of beastmen's seals needed for obtaining 　orbs have been changed. 　◎Moon orbs: 99 seals → 60 seals 　◎Star orbs: 50 seals → 40 seals &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;A new orb has also been introduced. 　The level restriction for this burning circle battle is 50 　and lower. 　◎Comet orbs: 50 seals &pre=01;&image=ng01;Finally, three new orbs for use at the burning circle in 　Fei'Yin have been added. These can be obtained by 　trading 30 Kindred's seals (new item). 　Each orb contains a different battle. 　◎Clotho orb　◎Lachesis orb　◎Atropos orb &pre=01;However, currently, only Lachesis orbs and Atropos orbs are available for exchange. A notice will be displayed on PlayOnline when the Clotho orb becomes available. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The contents of the level 40 star orb battle in Balga's 　Dais (Giddeus) have changed. 　The job type of the mandragora that appears has been 　changed to monk. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The color of the dot indicating a defeated monster on the 　on-screen compass has been changed. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Previously viewed mission events can now be replayed 　through newly added NPCs. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The Cardian required to complete the Windurst quest 　"A Greeting Cardian" can now be found at any time in the 　Buburimu Peninsula (as opposed to only when the area 　was under Windurst control). &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;The item received from Ranpi-Monpi in the Culinarians' 　Guild (Windurst Waters) has been changed. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;Basic armor supplied to adventurers at the beginning of 　the game can now be purchased in different locations in 　the three nations. &pre=01;&image=ng01;However, once bought, these pieces of armor cannot be 　traded or sold. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng01;A bug where certain non-equippable items (such as the 　grapnel) would appear in the equipment menu has been fixed. &pre=01;&image=ng01;The following accessory names have been changed to 　reflect the abilities they affect.

Old

New

Courage Earring	→	Reflex Earring
Stamina Earring	→	Courage Earring
Communion Earring	→	Knowledge Earring
Serenity Earring	→	Balance Earring
Tranquil Earring	→	Tranquility Earring
Harmony Earring	→	Stamina Earring
Vigor Earring	→	Energy Earring
Joyful Earring	→	Alacrity Earring
Loyal Earring	→	Puissance Earring
Vision Earring	→	Wisdom Earring
Knowledge Earring	→	Deft Earring
Victory Earring	→	Solace Earring
Solace Earring	→	Verve Earring
Chakra Earring	→	Aura Earring
Wealth Earring	→	Loyalty Earring
Trust Earring	→	Nimble Earring
Passion Earring	→	Triumph Earring
Spirit Earring	→	Omniscient Earring
Beauty Earring	→	Adroit Earring
Empathy Earring	→	Communion Earring
Purity Earring	→	Robust Earring
Genius Earring	→	Celerity Earring
Liberty Earring	→	Victory Earring
Grace Earring	→	Genius Earring
Ward Earring	→	Grace Earring
Wise Earring	→	Serenity Earring
Travel Earring	→	Vigor Earring
Energy Earring	→	Mana Earring
Courage Ring	→	Reflex Ring
Stamina Ring	→	Courage Ring
Communion Ring	→	Knowledge Ring
Serenity Ring	→	Balance Ring
Tranquil Ring	→	Tranquility Ring
Harmony Ring	→	Stamina Ring
Vigor Ring	→	Energy Ring
Joyful Ring	→	Alacrity Ring
Loyalty Ring	→	Puissance Ring
Vision Ring	→	Wisdom Ring
Knowledege Ring	→	Deft Ring
Victory Ring	→	Solace Ring
Solace Ring	→	Verve Ring
Chakra Ring	→	Aura Ring
Wealth Ring	→	Loyalty Ring
Ward Ring	→	Celerity Ring
Liberty Ring	→	Victory Ring
Travel Ring	→	Genius Ring
Genius Ring	→	Grace Ring
Wise Ring	→	Serenity Ring
Grace Ring	→	Vigor Ring
Energy Ring	→	Mana Ring
Balance Ring	→	Allure Ring

&pre=01;&image=ng03;Macros, map markers, and other configuration files can 　now be saved to PlayOnline. There are four slots (one 　slot for one character) where data can be saved. 　To save data, press [L1+L3] or [Shift+Alt+Ctrl+B] at the 　character select screen. 　Use the directional buttons to select a slot to save the 　data to. 　To load data, press [R1+R3] or [Shift+Alt+Ctrl+R] at the 　character select screen. Use the directional buttons to 　select a slot to load the data from. &pre=01;　To erase data, press [R2+L2+R3+L3] or [Shift+Alt+Ctrl+D] 　at the character select screen. 　Use the directional buttons to select a slot to delete the 　data from. &style=spacer01;　&style; &image=ng03;Use the Tab key while typing a message to bring up 　frequently used terms. When the retail version is released, 　this feature will also act as an automatic 　English-Japanese translator. &pre=01;＜Known issues＞ ◎When attempting to change nationalities, the NPC will 　tell you "your current conquest points will be lost 　permanently." 　However, as stated earlier, conquest points will be 　saved. ◎The help message for the weapon "Stun Claws" lists 68 as the required job level. However, this weapon can actually be equipped at level 62. &pre=01;◎The description for the "Rising Sun +1" lists (THF/RNG) 　as the jobs that can equip this throwing weapon. 　However, this weapon can only be used by thieves and 　ninjas. Back