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Yoorah wrote on 2015-06-25 00:07
Quote from Syliara;1279798:
Heavensward content got a major graphics boost over ARR. Not only that but they switched from DirectX9 to Directx11 with Heavensward.
I'm well aware, SSD-girl. Been waiting for the DX11 renderer for ages (they initially said they would release it way earlier.) Though this won't really bring
major upgrades, more like it adds a bit of polish in terms of light effects and bump mapping. One great thing about DX11 is that it's more efficient than DX9 on most newer hardware.
Quote from Meiji;1279805:
I feel bad for you if you didn't do it as you go.
Yeah, level-grinding is not how you play this game. :P Must be a shock for many people who are used to Korean grinders. You can level up for main class almost entirely on story quests. Power levelling via FATEs is done by people who want to level additional classes (though relying solely on FATEs is discouraged since it will probably make you suck at that class if you later try to do tougher dungeons and raids.)
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Lan wrote on 2015-06-25 00:24
Story exp and side quests exp was not always enough to make me level after like lvl 30. Especially from 46-49 where there were no Story missions.
It's weird. When I'm using DX11 I usually get around 30 FPS but it's consistent no matter how much is going on, on screen while if I use DX9 I vary between 12-70 Fps, like insane variance that makes no sense.
Consistency!
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Yoorah wrote on 2015-06-25 02:05
I remember a couple levels were like that but I spammed a certain dungeon in order to obtain the sweet looking Battle Mage set, so I guess I got some EXP from that?
As for your frame rate issue, perhaps you have VSYNC enabled in DX11 mode? (eg. it would cap you to 30FPS as long as you're below 60, otherwise it would cap you at 60, etc.)
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Meiji wrote on 2015-06-25 02:13
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>Daily life on Balmung
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Hatsunechan wrote on 2015-06-25 22:39
Quote from Meiji;1279901:
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>Daily life on Balmung
Idk if it works for that large of a q, but if you cancel and reenter you can bypass it completely. Works for my server but I've never seen it higher than 30.
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Yai wrote on 2015-06-26 13:44
Unfortunately from what I have been reading everyone seems to be trying to cram themselves into Balmung so it will probably get worse before it gets better =(
Luckily Hyperion only has queues of 5-20 people during peak times.
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Aubog007 wrote on 2015-06-28 04:57
Last day before i am gone for a good week or so.
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No one to do bismark and ravana ex with. so... Oh well. Either way.
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Shanghai wrote on 2015-07-01 09:41
Finally started this game after school ended, and I've finally joined the level 50 train. Now to get on the Heavensward train, meaning lots of story quests past 50 woo
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Syliara wrote on 2015-07-02 00:26
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Gear done till alexander [S]alexander when? :C[/S]
On a side note, should probably rename this thread to FFXIV ARR/Heavensward General Discussion Thread due to heavensward actually being the name of the game now.
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Kyishi wrote on 2015-07-02 04:07
gonna buy this game again
have to make a new account, but whatever. time for the grinddddd!!!
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Mentosftw wrote on 2015-07-02 20:07
Trying to clear Bismark EX but so far this feels just like Titan HM back in 2.0...
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Hatsunechan wrote on 2015-07-02 22:24
Quote from Mentosftw;1280656:
Trying to clear Bismark EX but so far this feels just like Titan HM back in 2.0...
Pretty much yeah. 5 failed parties so far. Was really close to finishing one first try but the server crashed at the last DPS rotation to finish him.
The main problem is people are super undergeared when trying to do this stuff. All the ilv 165+ parties are fucking elitists lol.
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Syliara wrote on 2015-07-02 23:03
Quote from Mentosftw;1280656:
Trying to clear Bismark EX but so far this feels just like Titan HM back in 2.0...
Quote from Hatsunechan;1280665:
Pretty much yeah. 5 failed parties so far. Was really close to finishing one first try but the server crashed at the last DPS rotation to finish him.
The main problem is people are super undergeared when trying to do this stuff. All the ilv 165+ parties are fucking elitists lol.
Might be able to help you guys out with a bismark ex clear if your on ultros.
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kaozking wrote on 2015-07-03 06:29
Quote from Syliara;1280669:
Might be able to help you guys out with a bismark ex clear if your on ultros.
Don't listen to her im a nazi I HELP NOONE
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Syliara wrote on 2015-07-03 09:21
Quote from kaozking;1280713:
Don't listen to her im a nazi I HELP NOONE
Dont worry he helps people when i tell him to :3