2006 - (08/18/2006) All Worlds Maintenance


 * Aug. 18, 2006 03:00 [PDT] From: FINAL FANTASY XI

All Worlds Maintenance (Aug. 21)

 * At the following time, we will be performing FINAL FANTASY XI maintenance on all Worlds. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable.
 * Thank you for your patience.


 * The client software will also be updated at this time. Once this maintenance is completed, the client update will start automatically after logging back into FINAL FANTASY XI. Please follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

[Date & Time]

 * Aug. 21, 2006 from 10:00 to 12:00 (PDT)
 * Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.

FINAL FANTASY XI

 * [Details]
 * - Chocobo Raising will become available.


 * - The reuse timer for Puppetmaster's pet command, "Deactivate" will be changed to 1 minute.


 * - During a defensive Besieged, after retreating, the beastman forces would not remain at half strength. This will be fixed.


 * - Incorrect appearence for the "Archaic Mirror" monster within Arrapago Reef and Halvung will be fixed.


 * - An issue where "Sneak" and "Deodorize" effect would not be cancelled upon opening a Treasure Coffer or Treasure Chest will be fixed.


 * - The "Bad Breath" ability used by some of the Morbol type monsters has not been reflected properly. This will be addressed.


 * - An issue with the battle motion of the monster "Mammet" within the battle field for the "Ancient Vows" mission is not displayed correctly will be fixed.


 * - Using the "Spirit Link" ability after obtaining the the job trait "Empathy" would debuff pet wyvern instead. This will be addressed.


 * - Effects for the following items are not reflected correctly and will be addressed:
 * Karin Obi / Hyorin Obi / Furin Obi / Dorin Obi
 * Rairin Obi / Suirin Obi / Korin Obi / Anrin Obi


 * - An issue with the instrument "Storm Fife" which could not be sold on the auction house but can be selected from the inventory when selling will be addressed.


 * - The furniture "Fighting Fish Tank" would reproduce an improper layout size during mog house layout. This will be fixed.