Final Fantasy XI gets PvP

Square Enix has given us a glimpse of what player-versus-player content in Final Fantasy XI will be like. Though it has been implied for some time that there will be conflict between the three nations which occupy Vana'diel, so far it's quite different from what MMORPG players are accustomed to. "The first scheduled Conflict event will be based on the training exercises of the Royal Knights of San d'Oria. Among other disturbing tales, it is rumored that this punishing game was once played with an actual skull...." Details are scarce but you can read more on the official site.
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