FFXIV Beta Phase 3 Information
This was an exciting Monday for Square Enix as they released a lot of information for us.
Beta 3 Start Date:
Phase 3 of the Final Fantasy XIV beta is set to begin on:
•PDT: Tuesday, August 10,2010 @ 7:00pm (PDT)
•GMT: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:00 (GMT)
This phase of the beta may be the last phase where they introduce a large number of new changes before the release of the game. Expect a lot of new information to roll out once the beta begins. For those in the beta, be aware that there are a number of large patches waiting for you to download, so start up your FFXIV beta client now and begin the update. The servers will stay online all day long as they were in phase 2.
Players Site Being Updated
There was a quick note from Square Enix that their players site for FFXIV is receiving an update from the feedback they received. It wasn’t clear what will be changing.
Beta Manual Updates
With the move to beta 3, they have posted some updates to the manual for beta players. This update revealed some updates about Linkshells and “/” commands.
Linkshell Details:
A single character can join up to eight linkshells.
A single linkshell can have a maximum of 128 members.
A linkshell’s name can be up to 31 alphanumeric characters long.
Powers allotted to linkshell masters:
Disbanding the linkshell
Altering the linkshell’s crest
Inviting new members
Promoting members to leaders, demoting leaders to members
Exiling members and leaders from the linkshell
Powers allotted to linkshell leaders:
Inviting new members
Exiling members from the linkshell
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More information coming soon 
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