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To further elaborate, It seems like ever since the XI crossover alliance raid, I am seeing a lot of people who primarily play XIV say square should just combine the subscription model if they want them to play. As someone whos been playing both off and on for over 10 years (started XI playing on my uncle's account in 08 before making my own account in 2013 and starting XIV during 1.2) it feels like the XIV community wants to "have its cake and eat it too". But I see no one from the XI community on other social media calling for a combined subscription experience so I figured id ask you all what your thoughts are on a combined subscription since its seems no one is asking this community how they'd feel about it.

This is usually the path I take (in 2026) for solo grinding using Trusts. Yes you could do Escha but personally I feel those zones are an eyesore. I have chosen these because only a few of the monsters will link together.

Credit to BGwiki for the EXP guide listing all the zones/camps: https://www.bg-wiki.com/ffxi/Fantastic\_EXPs\_and\_Where\_to\_Find\_Them

Wizzy's Path:

1-10 Starter Area (Gustaberg, Sarutabaruta, Ronfaure)

10-20 Valkurm Dunes (Hill Lizards & Snipper) ⚠️ Lizards Link

20-30 Qufim (Clippers)

30-40 Crawlers Nest (Worker Crawler) ⚠️ Links

40-55 Bostineaux Obliette (Funnel Bats & Werebat) ⚠️ Links

ToAU // 55-65 Wajom Woodlands (Lesser Colbri)

ToAU // 65-70 Baflau Thickets (Colbri)

CoP // 70-73 Bibiki Bay (Tropical Rarab)

CoP // 73-80 Misareaux Coast (Seaboard Vulture)

ToAU // 80-85 Mount Zhayolm (Orichalcumshell) ⚠️ Links

WoTG // 85-90 Vunkerl Inlet (Duriumshell)

90-99 Gustav Tunnel (Boulder Eater & Pygmytoise)

I know there have probably been a thousand posts like this already, so apologies in advance if I’m kicking a dead Dhalmel!

Anyway, as the title suggests, I’m a veteran player. I used to play in the early 2000s, back during what I would consider the height of the game’s popularity—though that’s probably subjective.

Now, don’t get me wrong: I know this post is going to be heavily tinted by rose-coloured glasses, and I understand that the current state of the game is vastly different from what I remember. That’s basically the point of this post.

My memories of this game involve sitting in Jeuno for hours waiting for a tell about a party in Qufim Island, or farming a specific NM for literal days just to sell a random piece of gear and make enough gil to keep levelling a job. Nobody did story missions or side quests because they were nearly impossible to find. Travelling anywhere felt like taking your life into your own hands—a desperate sprint to the next zone line.

I absolutely adored this game. The learning curve was unapologetic, surviving on your own was practically impossible, and that created a genuine sense of community—something I’ve never been able to find in another MMO since (and I’ve tried pretty much all of them).

Sadly, my old account is long beyond recovery. I’ve tried to get it back, but I’ve accepted that it’s gone. I’m not even sure of the state of my old server (probably dead)—I used to play on Lakshmi.

So, my question is this: given how strong my nostalgia is for the game’s esoteric systems and old-school PUG culture, is there any point in coming back?

I don’t mind solo experiences in MMOs, but if I wanted a solo Final Fantasy game, I have plenty of other options. Are there any servers or communities dedicated to the “old-school” style of play, or has the game essentially become a solo sprint to endgame, followed by finding an endgame linkshell and carrying on from there?

TL;DR: Veteran player looking for a nostalgia hit, but worried about the current state of the game. Am I going to ruin my fond memories by coming back? Does anyone still play the way we did back in the day?

With all the questions we’ve been seeing of jobs and their current status I thought this would be appropriate. Hope it’s helpful, and welcome back to XI!

I was following the websites "Start Your Free Trial" page, and I got PlayOnline and FF11 Installed. Im just wondering how to get teh code to activate my PlayOnline account? Do I need to get the 14 day trial? I finally took the jump cause I was seeing the Free Trial is supposed to be endless 75 cap, base game. I had been putting off trying it till I had time off work to enjoy the 14 day trial but now its endless I can just play at my own pace.

I know I cant log into the PlayOnline with out an account, and Ill never be able to get into my old one from 360 days cause I lost that email a long time ago. So just curious what my next step is supposed to be cause even with the updated website its not really helpful for new on coming players.

Or do I just need to wait it out a little longer until the free trial is updated? or is it already updated?

Hey All,

Been playing FFxi for a better part of two decades, early 2003. For all that time, I've been using charts and Flippant SCs tool to help align my SC needs. However, last month I finally told myself I was done with Flippant's drop downs while looking for weapons to SC with, so I made my own.

https://zephrose.github.io/gnovischains/

I've passed this around to a few friends and long past players I still respect. They've added their suggestions and made it what it is now. It probably still needs work but for the most part I'm happy to share it now as a near finish tool.

The goal is to make SC flows easy to build with a simple click click click. You have the choice of a single weapon type to build against vs switching to party mode and building a flow based on the parties weapons.

Lastly, there is an Anti-chains mode. This is kind of experimental. Its meant to show you weapon skill choices that will result in NO SCs. So far it has worked in small practice. It was a feature requested by a long past friend. I am most eager to know how others use that portion of the tool.

Let me know if there is anything you might want to see more of the tool. For now, I think Im going to leave it alone.

Also, please do not reach out to me on the game regarding this tool. Not that it's a 3rd party addon or anything, but I dont want SE to get any ideas. If you need to reach out to me, you can find me on discord as '#zephrose' or on the discord server as 'Koenignovi'

my burtgang went missing, GM's say they cant restore.

re-familiarizing myself with the creation proccess, and came across this little bit:

"If you have already completed a Mythic Weapon that matches the Vigil Weapon you are trying to trade, he will not accept the Vigil Weapon."

so i cant even make a NEW burtgang?

Is anyone having issues with the Timers plugin for Windower since the recent update? Mine was working fine the last time I logged in on Sunday evening but today it is not working. I tried //load and //reload as well as deleting the timers.xml and letting it reinstall but no luck. It shows it has loaded in the console but doesn't display in the UI.

Hi all. I'm looking for a good social/leveling LS on Phoenix to hang out and chat in while I'm leveling up now that I've gotten myself set up on Phoenix :-)

As a player coming from FFXIV I mean stuff like Normal/Alliance Raid Stories which you could totally miss when just going through main story, but those were still a worthy read for the plot alone.

Hey, sorry if this was asked here before. I wanted to buy the Ultimate edition since it's on sale, but on EU Square Enix store there is no way to buy the ultimate edition, just the latest expansion.

If I switch to US Square Enix store, I see it. Am I forced to buy the game on Steam, even though I would rather not have a game that requires a subscription be tied to Steam?

EDIT: Thanks for help, I will buy on Steam. I was wary because FF14 for example is tied to Steam completely as a separate license.

How much of an increase is Twash on DNC? Maybe for thief as well but not currently gearing it rn. Currently I just have Tauret, already have cento done. I feel very weak and don't know if a Twash will be worth it. I have most job armor at +3 if that gives any good measure of my progress. Not job mastered either, would like to know how much of an increase that is (I know REMA before job points is dumb but I enjoy REMA grind more than JP)

question above.

Just walked through windurst, saw hordes of players.

Must be crazy to see waves of new players left and right as veterans of this game.