Update III : Beginners Corner Hiatus.

~Beginners Corner Update~

~Update~

Beginners Corner will be on hiatus until the Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn server issues have been resolved by Square Enix. 

Update II : The End of Beta Phase 4 and the Upcoming Launch

~Beginners Corner Update~

~Update~

Phase 4 the final phase of the Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn beta concluded today on August 19th. The game officially releases on August 27th with the early access preorder bonus allowing you to play from Augusr 24th. The guides will be continued once we have obtained sufficient images and other material for them from the game itself. Thus expect the next Beginners Corner guide : Character Creator - Choosing a Class and Starting City to be up here after launch. 

We thank you for your patience.

Update I : Guides Temporarily Suspended

~Beginners Corner Update~

~Update~

All upcoming guides for new players are suspended until the launch of Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm at the very least. We thank you for your patience in this matter.

Character Creator - Choosing a Race

There are so many! Which should I choose?! 

For Final Fantasy fans who missed out on XI this will come as a bit of a gear change. Yes, in A Realm Reborn you can choose how or what you the hero will look like. Want to look like the guy from the trailer? No problem. Tired of the lack of facial hair in Japanese games? No problem. Love cats too much? Again no problem ... *ahem* 

A male Elezen and a female Miqo'te. Just two of the five races available.

What Races are there?

As of launch there are 5 playable races currently in A Realm Reborn with each race coming with two sub-races.

Confused about sub-races? Not to worry ... let's see ... an example would be good right about now ...

Aha! Take the much popular Miqo'te for example. You've clicked on him ... good. Now you will see two options: 

• Seeker of the Sun.
• Keeper of the Moon.

These are the two sub-races for the Miqo'te! They vary in both appearance (which of course can be edited) and stats.

After choosing a race you then have to choose one of the two sub-races.

Wait ... stats?! Do I have to choose a certain race if I want to be a certain class?

The simple answer (unless you're a super hardcore min-maxer) is no. Unless you're running around fighting monsters naked then there is minimal difference in your effectiveness with any class no matter what your race is. So in short just choose the race that tickles your fancy no matter what class you want to choose.

Both genders of all the races available in A Realm Reborn.

In conclusion ...

Before we say our goodbyes let us briefly go over the basics of choosing a race.

• There are five races to choose from. Each race is split into two unique sub-races.
• What class you want to be does not depend on your race.
• Choose whatever you think looks best and run with it!

And .... that's it for now folks. Hope you found this somewhat informative. Feel free to provide any feedback. I read it all!

Till next time!

~Bohemond Antioch~

Introduction to the blog and the guides

Welcome!

Welcome to my series of guides for very new players for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn! Each post will cover a single topic starting from choosing your race and far, far beyond. Those new to MMO's will hopefully gleam some insight and reassurance especially about their decisions at the start of the game which can and will effect your entire playthrough experience.

Questing with friends (or complete strangers) is key to your overall success in Eorzea.

Another area that new players may need reassurance and advice with is involving the group play aspect of the game (as this is an MMO.) Guides further down the line will give advice on how to play your class role effectively in a group as well as some tips for the beginner dungeons and guildhests. Looking forward to sharing experiences, tales and tips with you all in the future.
Till next time!
~Bohemond Antioch~