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  • Aug 22, 2015 Hello all, After my recent transformation from Au Ra to Miqo'te, i decided i wanted to use another fantasia (12 used i think in one month, i might have a problem) and clone Y'mhitra After multiple Character creations i think i got it and i wanted to share with everyone what i selected on Character creation to get the look in case anyone wanted to clone her.
  • The latest person to appear is FFXIV Character Concept Artist Hiroyuki Nagamine, creator of the Korpokkur. Nagamine talked about how it came to be and how he kept asking, “Why don’t we make it.
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn has been divided into several Worlds. Players can enjoy the same story and game content regardless of which World they choose to play on. However, it is not possible to play with players from different Worlds. To play together with friends, please make sure to create characters on the same World.
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Character Creation

First things first, you need to create a character to explore Eorzea. The character creation process of FFXIV is fairly straightforward, but much more customizable than the characters of FFXI. There are many more options for hairstyles and colors, face shapes, features, and skin color. You even get to choose a birthday!
With FFXIV's newfound emphasis on personalization, you can't really go wrong with making your character the way YOU want to. While there are some advantages to choosing your race and starting city to benefit your overall discipline goal, they are very minor and can easily be adjusted after a bit of gameplay. The following guide will offer suggestions for those who wish to make an informed decision about their character creation choices, but they are simply suggestions.
Race, Clan, and Starting Stats
There are 5 races in FFXIV, each with 2 clans to choose from. Each clan has different starting attributes, but can be adjusted as you level up. For the sake of tradition, the following list will include the type of discipline each clan seems most suited for according to their starting stats. For pure traditionalists, the area of influence for each clan (as determined from in-game dialogue) is being included.
  • Elezen - traditionally a nomadic, woodland type people; corresponds with the Elvaan of FFXI
    • Wildwood Elezen - can be male or female; well suited for physical roles requiring precision; primarily reside in Gridania
    • Duskwight Elezen - can be male or female; possess well-rounded stats;primarily reside in Gridania
  • Hyur - most closely resemble humans, priding themselves in their diversity; corresponds with the Humes of FFXI
    • Midlanders - can be male or female; possess very well-rounded stats; primarily reside in Limsa Lominsa
    • Highlanders - male only; well suited for physical roles requiring brute force; primarily reside in Ul'dah
  • Lalafell - have a childlike appearance, despite being very capable agriculturists and intellectuals; corresponds with the Tarutaru of FFXI
    • Dunesfolk - can be male or female; well suited for mage-type roles; primarily reside in Ul'dah
    • Plainsfolk - can be male or female; well suited as crafters and gatherers; primarily reside in Limsa Lominsa
  • Miqo'te - are very catlike, adopting a lifestyle that revolves around hunting; corresponds with the Mithra of FFXI
    • Seekers of the Sun - female only; possess very well-rounded stats; primarily reside in Ul'dah
    • Keepers of the Moon - female only; well suited for mage-type roles; primarily reside in Gridania
  • Roegadyn - a very large and rugged race, relying on their strength as a way of life; corresponds with the Galka of FFXI
    • Hellsguard - male only; possess well-rounded stats; primarily reside in Ul'dah
    • Sea Wolves - male only; well suited for physical roles requiring brute force; primarily reside in Limsa Lominsa
Most of the appearance options are very straightforward. The first option, Type, is simply a choice between 4 randomized character models to help you determine what kind of overall look you hope to achieve. It is then possible to customize many aspects of your appearance based on the race and clan you chose earlier. There are a few hidden camera controls in character creation mode that may prove useful as you decide how you want your character to look. Pressing J and L will pan around the character, while I and K will zoom in and out.
When you are choosing a voice, make sure to have the volume set to a level that allows you to actually hear the examples. Your character will not actually speak in the game, but he/she will have several emotes that include sound effects (such as laughing). You won't be able to hear most of them until you actually play the game, but you can at least make sure that the example suits the kind of character you want to create.
It is also important to note that the Hair and Face options have their own menus. Make sure to press 'Accept' after you make your selections or your character will go back to the default type you selected. Also, choosing a face type will change more than just the facial structure of your character. It also changes the choices you will have in the Characteristics menu.
Discipline and Class
The job classes of FFXIV are divided into 4 disciplines. The choice you make here will determine your starting equipment and your first guildleve. Your starting class is not permanent and can be changed later in the game by simply changing your equipped weapon or tool. However, you will need to complete a few quests using your starting class in order to earn enough gil to buy another weapon. These quests are completable with any class, but if fighting battles is important to you then you will want to choose a class from the Disciples of War or the Disciples of Magic.
That being said, it is very easy to change classes later and may even be beneficial to choose more than one. Many players choose classes from the Disciples of the Hand or Disciples of the Land to supplement the other classes they have chosen in Disciples of War or Magic. This enables them to experience the thrill of battle while having a steady income from their crafting and gathering expeditions. The following includes a very brief description of each discipline and class. Links have been included for those who wish to research more thoroughly.
  • Disciples of War: battle oriented classes who rely on weapons and strength to fight their opponents
    • Archer - bow users who require precision; guild located in Gridania
    • Gladiator - sword wielders who rely on brute force; guild located in Ul'dah
    • Lancer - polearm users who make use of their versatility; guild located in Gridania
    • Marauder - axe wielders who require brute force; guild located in Limsa Lominsa
    • Pugilist - hand-to-hand combatants who rely on the martial arts; guild located in Ul'dah
  • Disciples of Magic: battle oriented classes who rely on magical forces to fight their opponents and aid their allies
    • Conjurer - call upon elemental forces to weave their spells; guild located in Gridania
    • Thaumaturge - call upon the powers of life, death, and the great beyond; guild located in Ul'dah
  • Disciples of the Hand: crafters who focus their skills to synthesize and repair items
    • Alchemist - combine ingredients to create potions and synthetic materials; guild located in Ul'dah
    • Armorer - create heavy armor from malleable metals; guild located in Limsa Lominsa
    • Blacksmith - makers of metal weapons and tools; guild located in Limsa Lominsa
    • Carpenter - form wood into useful utensils and furnishings; guild located in Gridania
    • Culinarian - provide foods ranging from simple rations to gourmet dishes; guild located in Limsa Lominsa
    • Goldsmith - makers of fine accessories and aesthetics; guild located in Ul'dah
    • Leatherworker - create sturdy clothing and armor of moderate protection; guild located in Gridania
    • Weaver - makers of comfortable and fashionable clothing offering light protection. guild located in Ul'dah
  • Disciples of the Land: gatherers who work the land to obtain supplies
    • Botanist - harvest and log materials from all forms of plant life; guild located in Gridania
    • Fisher - catchers of the realm's marine and freshwater resources; guild located in Limsa Lominsa
    • Miner - excavators of the land's mineral wealth; guild located in Ul'dah
It's now time to choose your nameday. The moon phases correspond with the 12 months of the year, each with 32 different days of the sun. There is no known impact on character development other than a fun way personalize them with their own birthdays. You must also choose a guardian diety, otherwise known as one of 'The Twelve'. These guardians are somewhat like Zodiac signs since they each have corresponding astral or umbral moons. They also associate themselves with a certain element and play a role in the welfare of Eorzea's people, much like the Greek gods.
It is still unclear how choosing a guardian will impact your character, but you will have the option of requesting 'Guardian's Favor' during gameplay. The skill boost appears to be the same for all players, regardless of their designated guardian. If you are unsure which diety to choose, there is an easy way to allow the character creation system to choose for you. When you choose your nameday, the character creator will automatically change the default guardian to the one associated with the moon phase or month you have chosen. You may also choose your guardian based on the other aspects of the game that they are associated with. The following is a list of known associations.
  • Halone, the Fury - 1st astral moon; element - ice; goddess of war
    • deity of the city-state of Ishgard; may be associated with Gladiators because she is depicted holding a shield
  • Menphina, the Lover - 1st umbral moon; element - ice; goddess of the twin moons
    • diety of the Keepers of the Moon Miqo'te; may also be associated with Culinarians because she is depicted holding a skillet
  • Thaliak, the Scholar - 2nd astral moon; element - water; god of wisdom and knowledge
    • diety of the city state of Sharlayan; may also be associated with Thaumaturgists because he is depected holding a staff
  • Nymeia, the Spinner - 2nd umbral moon; element - water; goddess of fate
    • deity of the Weavers' Guild; she is also depicted with a spinning wheel
  • Llymlaen, the Navigator - 3rd astral moon; element - wind; goddess of the seas
    • deity of Limsa Lominsa; may also be associated with Fishers because she is depicted holding a harpoon
  • Oschon, the Wanderer - 3rd umbral moon; element - wind; god of vagrants and the mountains
    • diety of the Miners' Guild; may also be associated with Archers because he is depected holding a bow and arrow
  • Byregot, the Builder - 4th astral moon; element - lightning; god of architecture and industry
    • may be associated with Blacksmiths, Goldsmiths, Armorers, and Carpenters because he is depicted holding a hammer
  • Rhalgr, the Destroyer - 4th umbral moon; element - lightning; god of destruction
    • deity of the fallen nation of Ala Mhigo; may also be associated with Conjurers because his symbol is the streaking meteor
  • Azeyma, the Warden - 5th astral moon; element - fire; goddess of the sun
    • deity of the Seekers of the Sun Miqo'te; she is associated with nobility because she is depicted holding a golden fan
  • Nald'thal, the Trader - 5th umbral moon; element - fire; twin gods of commerce, Nald and Thal
    • diety of Ul'dah; may also be associated with all Disciples of the Hand because he is depicted as a merchant
  • Nophica, the Matron - 6th astral moon; element - earth; goddess of abundant harvests;
    • diety of Gridania; may also be associated with Botanists because she is depicted holding a scythe
  • Althyk, the Keeper - 6th umbral moon; element - earth; god of time and space
    • may be associated with Marauders because he is depicted holding a greataxe
Your character is almost ready to enter Eorzea. If you plan to join friends in FFXIV then you need to make sure to choose the same server, otherwise you won't be able to interact with them. Other than that, your world selection will not have much affect on your gameplay other than the general population on that server. The number of Chocobos next to the world name indicates how full the server is. If you are concerned that your computer may run slower when the server is congested, then you may want to choose a world with a relatively lower population. The worlds have been named after cities from previous games in the Final Fantasy series.
Choosing a name can be one of the hardest decisions you will have to make during the character creation process. You will need to choose both a given name and a surname. Keep in mind that you may be addressed by just your first name by other players, NPC's, and during cutscenes, so titles such as 'Sir' and 'Lady' may get old fast. It is also possible to have the same first or last name as another player, just as long as both names are not the same. It is possible to transfer a name from FFXI to FFXIV but the system will automatically use your server name as your character's last name.
The last thing you will need to do is choose a starting city. If you chose your World based on where your friends will be playing, then you might want to choose the same city as well. You will eventually be able to travel to the other cities but it could be dangerous without getting a few levels behind you first. Your starting city will determine the storyline quests you will encounter at the beginning of the game, but it will be possible to complete quests for other nations later on.
Think about what is important to you as you are choosing your starting city. If you don't want to do much traveling at the beginning of the game then you may want to choose the city where the guild for your class is located. Most vendors and shops tend to sell items and equipment based on local guilds. The storyline will also revolve around the races and clans of the area, and tend to include the elements that are most important to their people. The following is a list of guild and clan associations with each city-state.
  • Limsa Lominsa - a maritime port with an economy driven by fishing, sailing, and pirating
    • Guilds: Marauders; Armorers; Blacksmiths; Culinarians; Fishermen
    • Clans: Midlander Hyur; Plainsfolk Lalafell; Sea Wolf Roegadyn
  • Ul'dah - a commercial city with an economy driven by the buying and selling of goods, fighting arenas, and gambling halls
    • Guilds: Gladiators; Pugilists; Thaumaturgists; Alchemists; Goldsmiths; Weavers; Miners
    • Clans: Highlander Hyur; Dunesfolk Lalafell; Hellsguard Roegadyn; Seekers of the Sun Miqo'te
  • Gridania - a woodland community with an economy driven by agriculture, forestry, and hunting
    • Guilds: Lancers; Archers; Conjurers; Carpenters; Leatherworkers; Botanists
    • Clans: Wildwood Elezen; Duskwight Elezen; Keepers of the Moon Miqo'te

You are now ready to start your adventure. Welcome to Eorzea!

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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Official Benchmark

See just how well FINAL FANTASY XIV will run on your computer. This official benchmark software uses actual maps and playable characters to assign a score to your PC and rate its performance. A character creation tool is also included, allowing you to view a playable character as they will appear in-game.

  • Includes Viera and Hrothgar

    New to Shadowbringers are the Viera and Hrothgar playable races, which are available in the benchmark's character creator. Any characters that you create in the benchmark may be carried over to the full release of Shadowbringers. See Character Creation for more information.

  • High Definition Display Support

    In addition to the standard 1280x720 pixel display, the benchmark also supports a 1920x1080 high definition display. Enjoy every crisp detail of the gorgeous realm of Eorzea.

  • 5.1 Channel Surround Sound

    High-quality surround sound completes the experience, wrapping players in the stirring music and the atmospheric effects of FINAL FANTASY XIV.

  • Multilingual Support

    Features Japanese, English, German, and French.

  • SLI and CrossFire Support

    Please use NVIDIA drivers 350.12 WHQL or later when using SLI, or AMD drivers 13.9 or later when using CrossFire.

Warning:
- This software is not a trial version. Please be aware that you cannot play FINAL FANTASY XIV using this software.
- You must read and agree to the terms and conditions before downloading the software.

Downloading and Running the Software

  • Download the ZIP file.
    Click on the download link below, agree to the Software License Agreement, and download the file.
  • Uncompress the ZIP file.
    Uncompress the downloaded file and specify a destination to save the unzipped files.
  • Execute the EXE file.
    Execute the uncompressed file – ffxiv-shadowbringers-bench.exe.
  • Select the language to display, read through the Software License Agreement, and use the software.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Official Benchmark Software Overview

Operating SystemWindows 8.1/10

* The 64-bit version of the above mentioned operating systems is required.

* This benchmark is not available on Mac OS.

System RequirementsGraphics card and drivers compatible with DirectX® 11.
(DirectX® 9 is not supported.)
Minimum resolution of 1024x720.
File Nameffxiv-shadowbringers-bench.zip
File SizeApprox. 1.98GB

If you receive a Microsoft .NET Framework update notice when attempting to launch the benchmark, your Microsoft .NET Framework may be out of date. Please follow the link below to download and install the latest version of the Microsoft .NET Framework.
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Using the Benchmark Software

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Starting the Benchmark

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Executing the ffxiv-shadowbringers-bench.exe file will bring up a splash page, followed by the Software License Agreement window.

* If your PC does not fulfill the system requirements to run the benchmark, the program will close. A notification will prompt you to adjust screen resolution or other settings if necessary. Please review the aforementioned FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers Official Benchmark Software Overview to determine whether your PC fulfills the system requirements.

Software License Agreement

  • You can change language settings at the upper-right corner of the window. The language selected will be used in the benchmark launcher window and the benchmark score display.
  • By default, the agreement window will appear every time you launch this software. Check this box and click the Agree button if you wish to skip this window and jump directly to the benchmark launcher the next time you use the software.
  • Read the Software License Agreement. If you agree to all the terms and conditions, click the Agree button.

Launcher

Once you accept the terms of the Software License Agreement, a launcher window for the benchmark will appear. Here you can adjust various settings for the cutscenes used to measure system performance.

  • Displays your most recent benchmark score along with a timestamp.
  • Click the banner to view the official FINAL FANTASY XIV site in your default browser.
  • Visit the product page.
  • Download the free trial version of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
  • Scores can be posted on the Lodestone or on social networking sites. You may use the provided text, or revise it to your liking. The cutscenes must play in their entirety and generate a score for this feature to be available.
  • Displays system specifications including your version of Windows, CPU, and GPU. Also displays the graphics and resolution settings to be used upon starting the benchmark.
  • The language setting can be changed for both the launcher window and the cutscene overlay. This setting is shared with the Software License Agreement window.
  • Characters created via the character creation tool can be selected to appear in benchmark cutscenes.
  • Check this box to see cutscenes play in a loop. The cutscenes will play back only once by default.

    * If set to repeat, the maximum framerate will be limited to 60FPS in order to reduce stress on your system. You can end playback at any time by clicking X or pressing the ESC key. Please note that you will not receive a score when looping playback.

  • Creates a report containing your score and system specifications. The report will be saved as a txt file in the same folder as the 'ffxiv-shadowbringers-bench.exe'.
  • The Software License Agreement will be displayed once again. If you chose not to show the agreement on startup, you may review it again here.
  • Change the graphics settings at which you would like to benchmark your system.
    • Five graphics presets are available: Maximum, High (Desktop), High (Laptop), Standard (Desktop), and Standard (Laptop).
    • Selecting 'Save as Preset' will allow you to save up to three custom graphics settings. You can also include a comment when saving preset settings, which will display as a description to the left of the dropdown menu.
    • Players who have already installed FINAL FANTASY XIV may choose to import their graphics settings. After selecting 'Import My Settings,' the 'My Settings' option will appear in the preset dropdown menu.
    • Selecting 'Default' will restore all default settings and delete all saved presets.
    • Three monitor resolutions are available: 1024x768, 1280x720, and 1920x1080. Other resolution options may be available depending on your monitor.
    • High graphics and resolution settings will place more stress on your system.
  • Start cutscene playback and measure your system's performance.

    * The cutscenes are approximately 7 minutes in length. Results will not be displayed if playback is stopped before completion.

  • Closes the benchmark software.
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Viewing the Benchmark

During the cutscenes, you can view your score, the specifications of your system, and a frame rate performance graph.

  • Indicates fluctuations in frame rate. Higher graph lines indicate a higher frame rate.
  • Displays system specifications including your CPU and GPU.
  • Displays current benchmark score. Increases based on the performance of your system.

Results

When the cutscenes end, the launcher will reappear and display your benchmark results.

  • Your system will receive one of eight ratings depending on your score. Please refer to the table at the bottom of this page for further details.
  • Total loading time between all cutscenes.
  • Your system's overall score.

Character Selection

This benchmark will not only gauge your computer's performance running FINAL FANTASY XIV, but also allow you to use the game's character creation tool. Appearance data can be saved for use when creating characters in the retail version. You may choose to have your character appear in place of the default Hyur male dark knight in the benchmark cutscenes.

* This benchmark and included character creation tool can be used without a Square Enix account or a connection to the game's servers.

* Data from the character creation tool will be saved to the following folder: My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn (Benchmark).

* To use an Au Ra character in the full release, you must own a license for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward.
* To use a Viera or Hrothgar character, you must own a license for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers.
* Character appearance data saved using this benchmark software can only be used on the PC on which the Windows version has been installed.

  • You may choose to have a character appear in place of the default Midlander dark knight in the benchmark cutscenes.
  • You can include a comment when saving character data in the benchmark.
  • Click to launch the character creation tool.
  • Select from 25 sets of gear for your character.

    * Gear cannot be changed when selecting the pre-made Midlander male.

  • Click to select the character you wish to use.
  • Click to return to the launcher without changing settings.

Character Creation

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When launching the character creation tool, you may choose to create a new character or load existing character data. This data can also be loaded from the benchmarks for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and its expansions, as well as the beta and retail versions of the game.

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Begin creating your character by selecting a race, gender, and clan. You will then be given the option to customize appearance. You may return to an earlier step of the creation process at any time. When your character is ready, a save prompt will appear. Select Yes if you wish to save appearance data, then specify a location. Data for up to 40 characters may be saved, and can be selected to be used during cutscene playback at the main character selection screen.

* We have discovered an issue wherein the option to pin favorite hairstyles has been incorrectly named 'Hide All Bangs.' Please note this does not affect the functionality of the feature.

The Benchmark Score and Data

Starting the benchmark will cause several cutscenes to play. Once the cutscenes have completed, a score will be displayed. The score represents how well FINAL FANTASY XIV is estimated to run on your PC. Please use the explanations of the scores outlined below for reference.

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7000-Extremely High PerformanceEasily capable of running the game on the highest settings.
5000-6999Very High PerformanceEasily capable of running the game. Should perform exceptionally well, even at higher resolutions.
3500-4999High PerformanceEasily capable of running the game. Should perform well, even at higher resolutions.
2500-3499Fairly High PerformanceCapable of running the game on default settings. Consider switching to a higher resolution depending on performance.
2000-2499Standard PerformanceCapable of running the game on default settings.
1500-1999Slightly Low Performance – Changes to Settings RecommendedCapable of running the game, but will experience slowdown. Adjusting settings may improve performance.
1000-1499Low Performance – Changes to Settings RequiredCapable of running the game, but will experience considerable slowdown. Adjusting settings is unlikely to improve performance.
Under 1000Insufficient PerformanceDoes not meet specifications for running the game.

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* Please note that the score does not guarantee that your system will run FINAL FANTASY XIV. Please use it for reference only.