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Unnamed win FFXIV Race to World First, but Yoshi-P isn't happy

31/01/2023 - Final Fantasy XIV producer Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida has released a lengthy blog post discussing UNNAMED_'s use of third party tools, noting that he is "extremely disappointed."

Japanese MMORPG gaming team UNNAMED_ has won the FFXIV Race to World First, but their Omega Protocol Ultimate victory has come under scrutiny because of the team's use of addons; something Final Fantasy 14 strictly prohibits.

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FFXIV's new ultimate fight slams into buff cap as players push limits

The fifth FFXIV ultimate has arrived, and The Omega Protocol (Ultimate) is currently in the process of being methodically pulled apart by the best players the MMORPG community has to offer as they strive to be the first team to beat it. However, the encounter - introduced with the release of FFXIV patch 6.31 - has caused many groups to run into a long-standing issue with the game's buff cap, reopening a discussion around the limitation.

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Valentione's Day Comes to Eorzea

'Tis the season of ardor and affection, and as per the custom, cities and residential areas the realm over shall be bedecked with an impressive array of rosy decorations that promise to inspire feelings of love in all who behold them. Lisette de Valentione seeks an adventurer's assistance in a matter of the heart, but from her troubled expression, one can only guess the sort of mission that awaits...

Event Duration

From Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (AEDT)
to Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:59 a.m. (PST) / 14:59 (GMT) / Thursday, February 16 at 1:59 (AEDT)

How to Participate

Begin the quest "Suited for Affection" by speaking to Lisette de Valentione in Old Gridania (X:10.2 Y:9.4).

*Players must be level 15 and above to start the quest. Players must first complete the quest "It's Probably Pirates."

Rewards

Visit the special site for more details.

Patch 6.31 Notes

We are pleased to present the notes for Patch 6.31, which introduces a host of new items and the fifth ultimate duty, the Omega Protocol (Ultimate).

* Additional features will be implemented in future updates:

A new deep dungeon (Eureka Orthos), Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures sidequests, Manderville weapon quests, tool enhancement quests (Splendorous Tools), and Loporrit tribal quests are scheduled to be released in Patch 6.35.

Read the full patch notes on The Lodestone.

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FFXIV patch notes 6.31: New Omega Protocol raid, Warrior bug fix

As Gods Revel and Lands Tremble, Square Enix has unveiled the FFXIV patch notes for the MMORPG's 6.31 update, which adds the all-new ultimate raid, Omega Protocol, as well as fixing the infamous warrior bug that saw tanks healing for insane amounts of damage.

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