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Welcome to Imagine XI

Balancing for Growth

Imagine XI addresses the issue of melee burning becoming the most popular party setup, which causes FFXI private servers to decline over time. The settings on this server encourage players to continue forming balanced parties after level 40. 

Imagine XI reshapes Final Fantasy XI with party balance, accessible abilities, and quality-of-life tweaks designed to make both nostalgic veterans and new adventurers feel empowered from the very first login. Here’s a breakdown of the key server-side changes we've made:


🛡️ All Abilities Unlocked at Level 1

  • Every ability in the game is now accessible from level 1. For instance, Warriors can use Warcry right away, allowing for more dynamic low-level battles and creative job combinations from the moment you begin.   


💫 Mage Upgrades from Day One

All mage jobs (WHM, BLM, RDM, SMN, SCH, GEO, BLU) now benefit from:

  • Auto Refresh: Grants +2 MP per tick from level 1. 
  • Clear Mind, Conserve MP: Major boosts to efficiency from the start.  


💰 Enhanced Treasure Mechanics

Thief, Corsair, Beastmaster, and Ranger now gain:

  • Treasure Hunter III and Gilfinder at level 1. Get rich faster and never miss a drop.  


🗡️ Dual Wield from the Start

Jobs that are normally locked behind higher levels now start with Dual Wield—perfect for NIN, DNC, BLU, and THF players.


🛡️ Shield Mastery Overhaul

Adjusted and expanded Shield Mastery across multiple jobs like WAR, PLD, and RDM to provide more defense and utility in the early game.


🧠 Weapon & Magic Skill Rank Rebalancing

We’ve completely rebuilt skill ranks to offer better flexibility: 

  • Every job now has a more intuitive weapon proficiency setup.  

Features

Level 75

Adjusted Job Abilities

Subjobs Unlocked

Perpetual Cost Removed

Dual Wield

Thief

Blue Mage

Dancer

Fast Travel

Outpost Warps

Survival Guides

No Dualbox

No Trusts

Subject to change

Research Notice

Imagine XI is a private, non-commercial server inspired by Final Fantasy XI, developed as part of an independent academic research project focused on cognitive science and game design.

This server is hosted under a Sigma Xi-affiliated research initiative investigating how players with diverse cognitive traits interact within MMORPG environments.

What This Means for You as a Player:

  • Your gameplay data (e.g., job choice, spell use, party behavior) may be anonymously logged and analyzed for behavioral patterns and cognitive adaptability.
     
  • No personal information is collected. Participation is completely voluntary and non-identifiable.
     
  • There are no monetized features—no item shops, pay-to-win mechanics, or donation requirements.
     
  • All content falls under fair academic use and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Square Enix.

Why It Matters:

This research explores how design impacts player retention, strategic diversity, and accessibility. By examining how individuals with different cognitive styles engage with systems, we aim for more inclusive game design and advance the understanding of neurodiversity in digital environments.

Setup | Connect

Imagine XI Server IP: 35.208.129.139

Follow this guide for client setup and replace the IP with the one above. Shoutout to LandSandBoat and contributors. 


https://gist.github.com/kyau/1452c9c550453a2edf8fbc09675a74c1

https://discord.gg/6AYve2TKyn

Development

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      MANAFADE: A Crystal Rift

      Manafade: The Crystal Rift is a bold fantasy tale set in a world where the magic that once sustained balance is unraveling. As melee-focused adventurers dominate the battlefield with brute force, the arcane arts fade from relevance—leaving mages, scholars, and summoners to question their place in the realm. Amid the growing divide, a scattered few discover an ancient aetherial rift pulsing with forgotten power. United by purpose, they must defy the meta, rekindle the arcane flame, and restore harmony before magic itself fades from existence. 

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