On FFXIV:
[11:56] Question: What are the ties to FFXI, if any? - Answer: The FFXIV world is completely different and even though the races look similar, they are completely different. They made them look similar so that players that enjoyed FFXI will be comfortable and can remake a similar character.
[12:25] Question from ME: Any chance of characters from FFXI being ported over? Answer: No. Different world, different system, no character transfers. However, the character design is extremely similar so FFXI players will be able to create a very similar character. CONFIRMED zOMG
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ZAM Live Blogging @ Square Enix Press Conference!
This is it! Square Enix's Press Conference is about to begin with only 75 members of the press allowed to enter! Cameras are not allowed at this event, so Andrew 'Tamat' Beegle, who's in that Press Conference right now, will be live blogging the event at ZAM.com!
Be sure to check out the live blog right here!