The winners have been chosen for the #FFXI Moogle's Law Contest. Warp over to the forums to see the winning entries! sqex.to/QQZ The forthcoming version update is scheduled to take place in mid-December. Check the juicy update details here! sqex.to/WHv #FFXI With the release of the December version update, adventurers can shoot for the pinnacle of power as they take on the battlefield "Beyond Infinity" to break past their limits and rise to level 99! Polish and sharpen up your weapons-and be sure to save up some merit points as well-because the lifting of the level cap will be accompanied by fourteen brand-new weapon skills that can be learned through the merit system, which has also received a cap increase. Furthermore, new Trials of the Magian quests will give you the opportunity to upgrade your cherished Relic equipment with even greater powers, adding unique job-specific stats unlike anything seen before. Once you're set for battle, gather your friends and tackle the latest chapters in the Voidwatch and Walk of Echoes sagas. Visit the update notes of the forums for the full scoop on the December version update! It's that time of year in Vana'diel: the streets are decked with decorations and traditional holiday tunes are in the air. That's right, the Starlight Celebration has arrived! This year, the Moogles will require your help reclaiming presents purloined by some particularly greedy, grabby Goblins. As is customary for the season, no good deed shall go unrewarded, and adventurers can look forward to a variety of holiday Mog House furnishings and-as rumor has it-a long-awaited item that just might complete your Starlight Celebration outfit. So hop on your sleigh and head over to PlayOnline to check out the details on this year's Starlight Celebration! Happy Holidays, adventurers! 2011 is wrapping up quite nicely, with a lot of things to be excited about. First, if you haven't heard about this cool bit of news yet, PlayStation's Kevin Butler recently honored Okeneko and Siloeyes–two newlywed players who found a romance for the ages in Vana'diel–with a touching video toast! If any of you have similar stories of being hit by Cupid's Sidewinder, post them on the forums as we would love to hear more heartwarming tales of Vana'dielian lovers. Now, on to the goodies that have been implemented! I don't know how many times you all watched the new weapon skill video when it debuted, but I, for one, couldn't take my eyes off the sheer epicness of it all. These weapon skills showcase some truly spectacular animations, with unique moves for each race providing some serious flair (somersaulting Mithras anyone?). While it's possible to unlock all of them via merits, if you plan on fully upgrading them to their maximum levels, you'll need to be a bit selective. Which weapon skills will prove to be your favorites? Those with numerous jobs face some potentially tough choices, but fortunately there's always room to go back and explore other options later. As for the user interface, the development team started with minor tweaks at first, such as improving font and icon resolution, but now they've moved on to long-awaited chat widget and macro palette revamps. In his latest post on the forums, Producer Hiromichi Tanaka also mentioned that they were moving forward with discussions about a total UI revamp, which is something all fans (including myself!) can get behind. There's a lot in store for 2012, a year that will mark the FINAL FANTASY series' twenty-fifth anniversary as well as the tenth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI. Stay tuned for more details on all the new game content and exciting features we have planned, all of which promise to make 2012 a year to remember! Enjoy the holiday season, and we will see you in Vana'diel!