Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XVI Q&A Updates

[Bayohne]

At the start of the broadcast, we'll be using this thread to post the Q&A from the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XVI!

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As we'll be updating this thread constantly throughout the event, make sure to reload every so often! We'll be posting all questions and answers exclusively in the thread and posting reminders occasionally on Twitter. However, please keep in mind that translations won't be occurring in real-time.

Please note that after we create the full Q&A summary, it will be posted in the "Letter from the Producer LIVE" forum and this thread will be removed.

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[Bayohne]

Q1: When participating in Frontline and changing jobs, you have to constantly re-do your PvP actions and traits. Can you make it so these are saved for each job?

A1: I understand the request and we've started to look into making it so the actions set per job are saved. Please give us a bit of time to work on this.

[Bayohne]

Q2: Are there any plans to randomize the starting point of each of the Grand Companies in Frontline?

A2: We will look into this to see if we can make it happen.

[Bayohne]

Q3: In Frontline, PvP gear is somewhat disadvantageous since Morale is not utilized, but I’d really like to wear this gear and play. Can you please make it so glamours work in PvP only for PvP gear?

A3: In patch 2.35 we will be making it possible to use glamours. We are also aware of the disadvantages when it comes to the stats and we will be making adjustments.

[Bayohne]

Q4: Currently, the daily mark bills are difficult to complete due to the spawn rate of certain FATEs. Is there any way we can complete this in an easier fashion?

A4: While we won’t be able to make FATEs spawn constantly, we will look into increasing the spawn rate of FATEs.

[Bayohne]

Q5: Will you ever add elite marks that are higher than rank S?

A5: We’re thinking about adding elite marks moving forward, but if they exceed rank S that means they will become something like the level of Odin or a Behemoth class monster. We’re also working on things for the expansion, so we’d like to explore a variety of things.

[Bayohne]

Q6: Do have any plans to expand Frontline? If so, what kind of expansion do you have in mind?

A6: Looking at all regions, Japanese users seem to be playing Frontline content the most. Since it's receiving a lot of positive attention we are proactively looking into the addition of maps and rules. Map-wise, it's important to create them so it's balanced for all three groups, so we expect this to take a bit of time.

[Bayohne]

Q7: Currently, there are many players that enter the Syrcus Tower to obtain an unidentified Allagan tomestone or oil of time. Due to this reason, there are a lot of equipment drops that go to waste. Is there any chance we can split the weekly lock out for the tomestone and oil?

A7: We currently do not have any plans of doing so since both the upgrade items and equipment may be an upgrade for a player.

[Bayohne]

Q8: Please implement content for Frontline that allows us to compete for standings with other Grand Companies.

A8: While it's a bit different, we're currently testing Frontline rankings for the Lodestone and we will be releasing this shortly, so we'd like players to first use this feature. Additionally, we're thinking about holding a real-life PvP event at GamesCom in Germany for the first time. We'd like to use the same setup to hold PvP events around the world.

[Bayohne]

Q9: Is there any way you can make the Syrcus Tower similar to Frontline where we are able to enter the instance without every single player having to select “Commence”?

A9: The feature was a feature that we implemented in response to the issue with Frontline, so it may be difficult to implement in Syrcus Tower.

We will look into this matter after we implement the feature where players are able to queue as an alliance.