Liveblog on FFXIV press conference. Will update with bigger details.
Same races included because FFXI players are nostalgic beardos. No substantial connection between the game worlds; presumably similar FF tropes.
Wow, the press isn't wasting any time...
They admit WoW influence and want to aim for more casual players. Stuff like Level Sync is getting carried over and they want solo progression to be available from the start.
They are maintaining worldwide, non-regional servers. Ugh.
Somebody asked if they'd have some process by which longtime FFXI players could transfer to XIV or get a head start or something, which is a stupid question, but the response was that they want people to play both games. Megalol, sure, but it probably means they'll be different experiences, insofar as any FF is different from the others.