Final Fantasy XIV can be a daunting proposition for new players, so Square Enix has put together their own Starter Guide Series.
Released today, the Final Fantasy XIV Starter Guide Series is the perfect place for new and potential players in this MMORPG. Developed to bring new players into the world and ease the considerable confusion that solo entry into a new MMO can bring, the first video for this project should hopefully help players exploring the ever expanding world of Eorzea.
This series follows the journey of new player Kaz and his mentor Mayra, who guides him through his first steps in Eorzea. Episode One: “The Adventure Begins” guides players through the very first steps in their Final Fantasy XIV Online journey. Thankfully this doesn’t skip right to quest guides or assume you know how to kill ten rats. Instead, the inaugural drop includes:
• Creating a character
• Using the map
• Starting main scenario quests
While this covers the first entry, the entire guide is seven videos long and dips into everything from dungeons to leading parties and inventory management. I never got the hang of that bit and I’ve been playing MMOs for decades. So, maybe just don’t worry too much about clutter. The full episode run down is as follows:
• Episode 1: The Adventure Begins – Kaz creates his character and takes his first steps in Eorzea. Mayra introduces Kaz to the map and different quest types so he can enjoy the main story without getting lost.
• Episode 2: Meet Your FATE – Mayra introduces Kaz to class quests and how he can unlock different classes starting at level 10. Kaz encounters his first FATE, an open world encounter where everyone nearby can take part.
• Episode 3: Hall of the Novice – Kaz learns how to organize his cluttered inventory and discovers the Recommended Gear feature. Mayra takes Kaz to the Hall of the Novice where he gets a crash course on party combat and a new set of gear.
• Episode 4: Do Your Duty – Putting his newly acquired skills to the test, Kaz teams up with Mayra to form a light party via the Duty Finder to tackle his first dungeon. Kaz learns how dungeon rewards are distributed via Need, Greed, and Pass.
• Episode 5: Trial by Fire – Kaz forms his own party and takes on his first trial: an epic boss battle. As his renown grows, Kaz is recruited by one of three Grand Companies of Eorzea, and unlocks his very own chocobo mount at level 20.
• Episode 6: The End of the Beginning – Mayra regales Kaz with all he has learned so far and all he still has to look forward to in the Free Trial… and beyond!
Whether you’ve got a pristine inventory of not, the entire 7 episodes are available now on the Final Fantasy XIV YouTube channel.
