Patch 1.15a Outline (01/27/2011)

Patch 1.15a Outline (01/27/2011)


Several
of the scheduled improvements mentioned in last week's letter from the
producer are nearing completion. The following is a list of some of the
most significant changes:
*An official patch release date will be announced shortly.

Content
Improvements to Log Usability

Changes to behavior of windows when moused over

The implementation of an automated log text show/hide feature

Revisions to text color




Improvements to Dialog Windows

Changes to increase the amount of on-screen data, reducing the need for multiple pages




Improvements to Combat Damage Display

The assignment of different font colors to player and enemy damage

Adjustments to prevent overlapping of combat text




Improvements to Map Usability

Increased data refresh rates allowing for more responsive maps




Improvements to Minimap Usability

The addition of a PC's field-of-view (camera direction)




Improvements to Guildleve-Related Information

The implementation of an in-game command which displays time remaining until the next leve renewal




Adjustments to Item Stack Sizes

A significant increase in stack sizes (from 12 to 99) for several existing items




Improvements to Gathering

Changes to the frame rates of action animations to speed up gathering activities




Improvements to the Item Search Feature

The addition of prices displayed together with search results




Addition of a Head Gear Display Feature

The addition of a feature allowing players to graphically toggle on/off their headgear (without physically removing the item)




Adjustments to Skill Points

Improvements to skill point acquisition for parties





Further details will be revealed in
forthcoming Topics posts, as well as the post planned for release in
conjunction with the patch.

FUN FACT:
As of today, game versions will be assigned alphanumeric values (eg.
1.15a). In addition, what for the past decade have been known to players
of online FINAL FANTASY titles as "version updates" shall henceforth be
referred to as "patches."