first thread http://archive.is/86RGd
we're playing on ffera.com private server. its a server with a population of ~100+ on high traffic hours, decent rules and admins, and some good custom content that doesn't break the game.
>how do i install this shit?
First, download the game http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/download/media/install_win.html
if you already have the game installed (from Steam or from the original Discs), then simply follow these instructions: https://wiki.dspt.info/index.php/Configuring_Your_Client
the game must be fully installed and updated for the server to work, once you have that, you can use the Windower 4 program to connect to any server of your choice. follow the tutorial very closely, most people miss a step that leads to failing to connect to the game
still have trouble installing? ask up.
when everything's set up, you can connect to the server by adding a few lines to the "Settings.xml" file in your windower 4 folder
<profile name="whateveryouwanthere">
<args>–server 8.26.94.111</args> typing "ffera.com" instead of the IP also works
<executable>xiloader.exe</executable>
</profile>
then selecting the profile on W4, you'll be able to connect to the server and make an account in the command line window that opens up.
once you're in-game, contact Nel, Steez, Jem, Kashiri or Nihmoh for a Pearl to join our chat, fastest way to do this is by sending a private message through /tell to any of these guys, if we're online, we'll go get you started.
the servers rates are 4x or 1x, you can choose which mode you play during the first 30 minutes after character creation. 1x exp (called mentor mode) has some extra benefits, like 400% speed in towns, access to hidden custom shops around the world, and an infinite use chocobo whistle. nothing game breaking, but really helpful little things to face the challenge of grinding at lower exp. you can play any way you want though, with 4x or 1x you're still going to reach the level cap eventually and move to endgame.
to turn it on, you need to do it as soon as you start, with 0 exp and before 30 minutes pass since the creation of the character. type !bazaar inside a city, you'll be teleported to the prominence custom area, there's a large crystal behind you in the spot where you spawn, all you have to do is touch it while meeting the conditions and you'll be set to play mentor mode.