I am so excited I can't wait til ffxiv comes out... though I can't talk Chris into the CE so I'll have to wait EVEN LONGER UGH. I just hope it will run on his computer 

OMFG I WANT TO PLAAAAAY.

I don't have a character anywhere, what are you talking about? I think you mean Mali?

Besaid! Awww!

We have decided to wait for release to try it. We want to make sure it works on Chris's computer, and then if/when it does we will buy me a.... NEW COMPUTER TO PLAY IT ON YAAAAY!

Realllllllyyyy? I'll have to play it on Bart's computer. I hope his will support it at least!

I just got this in my email today. I think it's a fake, anyone know? It was sent from "FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Operations Department" <[email protected]>

In preparation for the official release of FINAL FANTASY XIV on September 30, 2010 and the early release on September 22, we will be starting an open beta test to help put the finishing touches on the game. We ask that all users who can participate in the open beta test apply from the following website.

1.Access the following URL.
http://entry.ffxiv.com/
* The page will become accessible starting at 19:00 on Aug. 31, 2010.

2.Log in with your Square Enix account and have a registration code issued.
* Depending on the access status, we may temporarily suspend the issuance of registration code. If you cannot have registration code issued, we ask that you please wait a little while before trying again.

3.Register the registration code you received by e-mail on the Square Enix Account Management System.
Click "Select Service" from "Services and Options" on the left menu. Select "FINAL FANTASY XIV" from the services available and then "Add a service account." Enter the registration code you've been issued and proceed to the end of registration.

The Square Enix Account Management System: https://secure.square-enix.com/account/


- Client Software Used in the Open Beta Test
The installer for the open beta test’s client software can be downloaded from the following website.
http://entry.ffxiv.com/

*If you have already downloaded the client software for the closed beta test, there is no need to download the installer.


- Transferring your Character Name from the Open Beta Test to the Commercial Release
As long as the World you choose in the commercial release is the same as the World you chose in the open beta test, you will be able to transfer your character name. If you choose a different World for the commercial release, your character name will not be transferrable. For details, please refer to the beta test site.

- To PlayStation 3 Version Applicants:
This test phase will deal only with the Windows version of the software. Details regarding the test schedule for the PlayStation 3 version will be released by e-mail at a later date. If possible, we still ask and encourage you to take part in the testing on a Windows PC.

- Note:
・The open beta test is being conducted on the Windows version of the game only.
・Latest news and notifications will be periodically posted on the forums of the tester site.
・The game to be tested is under development, and may differ from the commercial release.
・Please direct all inquiries regarding FINAL FANTASY XIV to the Square Enix Support Center ( http://support.na.square-enix.com/ffxiv/ ).

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Site
http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/

SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Operations Department
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Just thought I would let you know, Caity watched with me and said "I yike dis show. It pretty."

It's nice to see BLM are needed now. I remember it was pretty rare to find one in your exp party!

Those look more like horns, maybe on a helmet, than mithra ears to me.

No I never heard anything about it =( Chris got an email today but it looks like a phisherman email =(

Yay I found it under programs and then catalyst control center. Turned it down to Performance and ran the benchmark and scoooored.... 224 =(

Ok I ran the benchmark again after doing a defrag, installing updates, running disk cleanup and turning off Norton. (Nego, I dunno where the ati control panel is?) I scored 225 this time!

Well here is my stats and I will try everything you suggested. My video card is an ATI Radeon 3100... it's also a laptop but I picked this one because it had a better memory card... AND a full-sized keyboard because I could NOT play ffxi without the numpad o.o

haha I said memory card up there because I'm drunk >.< But I meant video card.

Holy crap I scored a 225. No, I didn't forget a digit. 225. lol. Guess I have a few months to work on that?

Ok I'll try later. Heading down to Okaloosa Island to check out the state of our beaches =( And... to have lunch!

Sweet, thanks Zeripu! I'm downloading it now =D Wish me luck!

Blah it says I am missing some .dll file, it looks kinda like it has something to do with DirectX but I have it installed so idk... bummer!

Ooooh noes it's listing specific video cards =( I hope it works on my lappytoppy!

My laptop has an ATI Radeon 3100, does that mean it's better than what is being recommended? 

I was 23 or 24ish. Married and birthed a baby to someone I met on the game by 25! Whew!

Don't worry, you're still just as weird as you were at 20.

Don't get hacked!