This is the result of the DLSS 5 FFXI project I spent some time working — forcing a game from 2002 to use DLSS and do it right without changing the entire aesthetic of the game.

I'm getting around 27–29 FPS at 1440p on my RTX 4060, which is pretty close to FFXI's original 30 FPS cap (My card can't handle higher with the settings I want, and I prefer the 30fps anyway). I have helped people with stronger GPUs get it working on a much higher frame rate.

Used dgVoodoo2 to get the game up to DirectX 11 then Reshade and VORT to handle how the program handles motion and depth. Unfortunately FFXI is an ancient originally DirectX 8 game on 32 bits. I integrated DLSS5-Feeder, which passes the game's frames to a separate 64-bit process. My modified version of OptiScaler then applies DLAA and the neural rendering effects before sending the finished frames back. That fixed the problem of FFXI being a 32-bit game, while the modern NVIDIA runtime requires 64-bit.

yes i had heavy AI assistance with writing the code, sue me. I still figured out what I wanted, tested it profusely, found what was breaking, grinded it out until I was satisfied and updated it constantly with new feedback from others who wished to use it

Had to fix some issues with ghosting, camera movement, lighting, and the UI along the way, but it's working pretty well now.

I'd share some actual live gameplay since I saw people asking if it were possible and some people saying no.

Here's another video with more footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ShyY1kVwbM
If you are interested in trying it for yourself:
https://github.com/OpMoonRise2/FFXI-DLSS5-Clarity

Credit to the people behind dgVoodoo2, ReShade, VORT, OptiScaler, DLSS5-Feeder, RenoDX, and Shader Toggler. I built on their work to get this running on FFXI

My game is heavily modified with audio mods that I made. One adds voice acting for enemies. the other is 450+ tracks covering every zone throughout the game up to CoP dynamic music similar to a FFXIV-style soundtrack, so it's going to sound different yet similar as if it were orchestrated today, field theme leitmotifs in dungeons etc. So it's not the stock music; it's mine.

https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy11/mods/32
https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantasy11/mods/34

Finally figured I would dip my toe in three boxing and see if opening up some more content would keep the fire burning a bit.

I buy another copy of the game, register, get the character modeled after my dad’s char when he used to play and then.., realize my current two characters are on Bahamut, whoops. I can’t refund the game as I’ve already registered the code, so figured I need to just keep digging into my wallet to pay for two transfers?

Am ai thinking about this right in that this is what I’ll have to do? Seems like it would be nice that if/when a server closed they also allowed those folks the ability to transfer and even things out a bit.

But it’s my mistake and since I’m committed enough to giving this a go is there another recommend server I could transfer my other accts to? TBH I dont mind a few merc (Gil) shouts for aeonics and such as I find I have more Gil then I have capacity to form and execute that event.

As a part 2 to the question is the New Player Guide the best guide for leveling up another box or is there something specifically for catching up new chars? Thanks in advance community

as the title says i'm looking to join a group of people to play with and have fun with in ffxi.

I'm like SUPER rusty at ffxi and the last time i play it really when it was on the PlayStation 2 online thing.

I like to play a white mage really as i like helping others more then DPS.

Oh and i looking to play from the start to the end for the story and all the side stuff too i want to relearn why i found it such a great game.

Hy, finally im back in business after 15years abstinence..

Im from EU but when i started i had to buy the US Version because there was no other..

Im so happy after 3 days writing with Square Enix i got my 75RDM Tarutaru back and i got 2 other Chars on EU 75NIN and 75WHM.. The NIN and WHM i played on PC and next to the PC is what? A Laptop hehe.. played 2 Chars at the same time..

I know the good old times with Party search and waiting 4hrs to find are gone but im so happy to be back!

My LVL75 RDM is on US Shiva and named Vampy.. give me a call when ya see me.. cya in Jeuno Vana'diel!

Can someone please tell me of an addon such as boxdestroyer from windower that will work with Ashita? I have tried messing around with the one that says it's Ashita compatible but it just won't run. Thanks!

Hypothetically, if SE (or a p.server or whatever) was in fact creating an FFXI Forever, what would you all add to your wishlist? Anything is game. Just curious to hear stuff from more experienced players than myself.

This feels insane.

Cast Haste. Put both two items in the furnace for the Federation Ring. Spam feed earth fewell until it blows up and I take my items back.

Rinse and repeat? Skill ups are so few and far between!

I've been building my ideal gear planner for FFXI and thought I'd open it up for people to use and enjoy as I try to improve it. Just a few of the important things it can do:

• WS damage for any weapon skill against real targets, with your buffs, rolls and songs. Shows if you're attack capped or should chase PDL, and what your next upgrade is worth.
• Dual Wield check. Tells you if you're capped with your haste, or exactly how much DW you're missing.
• Find best set. Searches gear you own for the best WS or TP set, and can hold a -DT target while it does.
• GearSwap export. Copy any built set as GearSwap Lua.
• Gear sets, wishlist and JSE tracker across all your characters. Works on a phone.
• No addon needed: mark gear as yours with its augments as you go. To let the "Find Best Set" search everything you own, Mog House included, import your gear in one go with the invdump addon.

Math follows BG-Wiki and is cross-checked against the wonderful resource that is wsdist.

First 50 sign-ups: https://xi-gear.com/register?code=XG-A7DF-9NW8

If it's full, comment and I'll open more. My only goal is to improve it, and I know that can only be done with feedback and bug reports. Enjoy!

It's weird that it doesn't sit flush on anybody else.

Credit to Fromsaikasou on twitter. See his blog post here:

There is a laughably easy way to get FES Keys with the Harvest Festival, easy enough for even bare naked mules.

In simple, the strategy is as follows:

-Buy 5 stacks of Garlic Crackers in Lower Jeuno(Ghebi)

-Go to one of the starter zones and trade crackers to costumed NPCs until you get a trick staff.

-Equip staff, do it again and get treat staff.

-Spend 40 login points on 2 track suits, 2 pants. Upgrade them with synergy

-Equip Track Pants +1, Treat Staff, Track Suit +1

-Talk to npc next to Botulous in Halloween zones

-Trade crackers until you get 20 points, Botulous Suit +1

-Equip the Botulus Suit +1, your set should now be Treat Staff, Botulus Suit +1, Track Pants +1

-Trade more crackers to the NPC next to Botulus. Get FES Key.

If you have mules, it takes like 3 minutes to set up and 45 seconds to get the key per day.

How difficult are the party of two related items to obtain? (pitchfork, pitchfork +1 and the spectral chair mount) I'm gonna reactivate my sub before it ends but anyone on Asura here would be down to get them with me if they aren't too tedious/difficult?

I am going through the trials and have a question. I started the trial by wind and got wiped. I decided to switch to my SMN and to the trial by wind size. However, it won't start. Any tips about this? A friend said it happened to him with Titan.

currently level 12 on the Fenrir server as i saw online it was the current best server for noobs . if anyone is interested in playing together and or showing me the ropes , id love to make friends !

Hi, I'm trying to play FF11, but it asks me for Gold World Pass? From what I looked is a referral code?
Does anyone want to share one, or should I skip it?

Also I'm trying the Fenrir server, I'm not sure if that's a populated one. (EU player)

Just did a thing and reactivated, and gonna return. I started my adventures on Fenrir long ago, and thats where I plan to restart my journey. If there's any linkshells around accepting a returning fresh start player, let me know! Will be creating my character tomorrow morning!

Trying to get Shantoto to progress trust quests and I cannot get Watoto to give me a green institute card and Kupipi gives me nothing when I speak to her in heaven's tower. I am fame 7 in windy. Rank 10 in all nations, currently set to Bastok. Do I need to change nations to trigger this? Thanks

1. Crafting: when to actually start or not at all?

With so much limited inventory, and materials spread all over the world, is it even worth slowly leveling up any crafting?

I have no issues selling dropped materials to NPC vendors or even putting stacks on the auction house (though I have no idea if the player base is big enough to use as a means of making gil).

1. I just got WAR to 18 and was informed about sub jobs. I can "port to  Selbina or Mhaura to talk to NPCs to start that quest and advance Rhapsodies of Vanadiel.

First, how does one "port?" Second, is there any punishment if I ignore this until I get to one of those two locations organically?

Started in Bastok, if that means anything.

Thank you!

EDIT: questions answered! Thank you everyone!

Hello! I'm a returning player and I've been grinding pretty hard! I played back in 2006 to 2009. I had 3 level 75s and thought i was a god lol. I have 99 SAM, PLD, THF, and just hit 99 RDM. I would like to join a linkshell and make new friends for bigger challengers. Currently, i just solo everything with my 5 trusts, but i know a lot of end game gear i will need to join up with others. If anyone would have me or just want to play together and work on end game gear, please let me know. My name is Mystermioge.

What the title says. I am a returning player from 2014. I played ffxi mainly for the story never got into the whole skill chain stuff and end game. Hopefully I'll get into the endgame by the end of the year. My Server is Asura.