[Anime] FINAL FANTASY XIV

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At this time, who doesn't like and know about Final Fantasy?? I am sure many people in the world already know and love Final Fantasy. I have a special article for Final Fantasy Lovers! Yeah.. It is about Final Fantasy XIV! All is included in this article. Story, Character, Pictures, etc.

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Final Fantasy XIV (ファイナルファンタジーXIV Fainaru Fantajī Fōtīn), also known as Final Fantasy XIV Online, is the fourteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series. It was released in September 2010 for Microsoft Windows and will be released in 2011 for PlayStation 3. The game is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game and is developed and published by Square Enix. The game takes place in a land called Hydaelyn, mainly in a region named Eorzea, which will have a contemporaneously aesthetic blend of science fiction and classic fantasy elements. The game was released in Japanese, English, French, and German.

The first stage of alpha testing began on March 11, 2010. This was announced at VanaFest 2010, an event to commemorate the eighth year of Final Fantasy XI. The second stage of alpha testing began on June 10, 2010. The PlayStation 3 release of Final Fantasy XIII contained a key for a chance to access a beta, to be held later in the year. Beta testing officially started on July 13, 2010.

The cheaper "Standard Edition" Windows PC version was released on September 30, 2010, while the "Collector's Edition" was released about one week earlier, and servers officially launched at 18:00 PDT on September 21, 2010. The PS3 version was originally to be released in March 2011, but owing to the game's initial reception, subsequent staff changes, and a desire not to "release a simple conversion of the Windows version in its current state, but rather an update that includes all the improvements", the release has been delayed until later in the year. The game has shipped 630,000 copies worldwide as of November 4, 2010. The game has been met with notably negative reception.

Final Fantasy XIV is the latest entry in the long-running series. Like Final Fantasy XI, this entry is an MMORPG and not a traditional RPG.

Square Enix has a history of using hot male characters in their Final Fantasy games. Even though Final Fantasy XIV is an online game, they still managed to do this by putting an unnamed Hyur (human) archer upfront. He's featured prominently in the game's opening movie and was also featured in the pre-release trailers.

Below, you'll find a combination of offical artwork and screencaps of the males in this game.

 

Characters

So far there are five playable races in Final Fantasy XIV, all similar to the races from Final Fantasy XI. The goal of the developers was to create an atmosphere of aesthetic familiarity to players of FFXI.

Hyur (ヒューラン Hyūran): A race that is more or less human. They are divided into the Midlanders and the Highlanders. The Midlanders place a heavy emphasis on education, and are generally considered to be the most cultured people of the world. Physically larger and bulkier than their Midlander cousins, the Highlanders once governed the grand city-state of Ala Mhigo, which was invaded and razed by the Garlean Empire. With their homeland destroyed and their numbers decimated, the Highlanders now eke out their existence as mercenaries. While the Midlander clan offers both sexes as playable characters, only males of the Highlander clan are playable.

Elezen (エレゼン Erezen): An elf-like race and the original inhabitants of Eorzea. They are divided into the Wildwood and the Duskwight Elezen. The Wildwood live in the forests and possess a keen sense of sight - a contributing factor in their unparalleled expertise as archers. The Duskwight are a reclusive clan who dwell in caves and caverns, which has given them a heightened sense of hearing. The two clans seem to dislike each other immensely.

Lalafell (ララフェル Raraferu): Physically diminutive humanoids of high agility and intelligence from the southern regions. They are divided into the Plainsfolk and the Dunesfolk. The Plainsfolk are a very earthy clan who thrive on the prairies. The Dunesfolk literally live on the backs of enormous beasts of burden and are known for wearing gemstones in their foreheads that signify their zodiacal signs.

Roegadyn (ルガディン Rugadin): A physically large and muscular race who hail from the northern regions. They are divided into the Sea Wolves and the Hellsguard. The Sea Wolves were once a band of fearsome pirates, but have since largely abandoned that lifestyle; presently they are normally employed as sailors or naval mercenaries. The Hellsguard dwell in a volcanic region and are said to be masters of the magical arts, guarding the gateway to Hell itself. Only males of this race are playable.

Miqo'te (ミコッテ Mikotte): Cat-like humanoids who are divided into two religious sects: the Seekers of the Sun, who are dedicated to the sun goddess Azeyma the Warden, and the nocturnal Keepers of the Moon, who are dedicated to the moon goddess Menphina the Lover. Only females of this race are playable. Also, player character Miqo'te are not limited to the two aforementioned goddesses; they may follow any deity of their choosing.

Classes

The Classes are divided up into 4 "Disciplines". The Crafting Professions such as Gardeners and Blacksmiths have been included as classes, and the character will change into that job if it has the specific item equipped (i.e. If the character equips a hammer, he or she will become a blacksmith). Below is a list of classes available at launch.

Disciples of War

Gladiator

Marauder

Pugilist

Archer

Lancer

Disciples of Magic

Thaumaturge

Conjurer

Disciples of the Land

Fisher

Miner

Botanist

Disciples of the Hand

Carpenter

Blacksmith

Armorer

Goldsmith

Tanner

Weaver

Alchemist

Culinarian