Good evening, Matsui here.
As always, I continue to appreciate the number of posts you're making, so I'd like to respond to a couple of them.
While I understand adjusting the macro system would be difficult, the fact that we still need to use multiple macros that only contain 6 lines to change gear has gone unchanged. Wouldn’t this be one element of fostering skillful play? Tanaka spoke about enhancing the game with a clickable UI, but if we still need to click on multiple macros each time we want to cast a spell or execute a WS, I don't think you can call this an enhancement. I'd appreciate it if you could take a look at this.
While we mentioned that we had no intention of changing this in the macro thread awhile ago, I will have the development team take another look at this.
Please note that "take a look" doesn't mean it's a guarantee, so please don't get your hopes up; however, we will take a look into this considering the current and future conditions and inform you of any updates.
While I am happy when I am rewarded for playing well, even when I don't get a reward when I can't clear floor 100 of neo-Nyzul, I still enjoy it even when I feel the sting of defeat. I also think there is dramatic fun in the FINAL FANTASY series and fun interacting with other human beings in FINAL FANTASY XI.
I'd like everyone to take "fostering skillful play" to also include being challenged with the process of strategically thinking even if you are not successful.
There are some aspects of the game that "fostering skillful play" cannot really describe, such as the fun of the story or the enjoyment of being involved in the community. I would like to continue to make FFXI and placing an importance on this kind of fun.
We have a lot of things we want to ask you, Matsui!
So I propose you do a live stream with Mocchi!
I'm not too good at speaking and I often get stuck on words.
Oh, but then again, if Konishi or Emily were the emcee, I don't think I could refuse. ><
But jokes aside (though I'm half serious), I have been talking to Mocchi and saying it might be good to begin doing something like the FFXIV Letter from the Producer to start out with.
The recent version update had a lot for both hardcore players and casual players. I really like the direction since you’ve come back, Matsui.
I'm very thankful for the kind words, but it wasn't I who conducted the version update, it was the entire development team that planned and selected the content.
As much of the staff is too busy to post on the forum, I am posting on all of their behalves.
With that said, I will be sure to deliver the message to the development team.
Thank you very much.