Attention all Ballista players! Ballista Royale, the tournament to determine the best of the best, is finally here!

The contest begins on October 15th, when preliminary tournaments will commence on each World. An inter-World tournament will follow, which will determine North America's true "Ballistars"! Unique in-game items and titles will be awarded to all teams who pass their World's trials!

Which team will stand atop all 32 Worlds as the premier Ballista players of their time...?
The honor, the glory, and the rewards may all be yours!

Ballista Royale is a special rules Ballista tournament where teams of 6 players (up to 10 players can be registered on the roster) compete against each other for the North American championship.

First, 16 teams on each World (selected by lottery) will participate in a preliminary tournament to determine which team will be the representative for that World.

Then, the representative teams from all 32 Worlds will compete in a specially prepared World for the inter-World Ballista championship!

The progress and results of the championship will be available on the FINAL FANTASY XI official website at http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/.

Ballista veterans and beginners alike are invited to join us for this exciting event!