Fun little toys for FFXI

[Zinato]

Ever had an Item, Emote, Quest you really wanted implemented to the game? Now is your chance to share those ideas. The idea of this thread is to create a place where forum members can suggest ideas of fun little trinkets or quests that would bring some fun to FFXI.

Ground Rules:
Do not post anything about Jobs, not enhancements not nerfs, it has no place here take it somewhere else.

Do not post anything on combat ready (By that I mean anything you would take to a party/abyssea/VW etc.) weapons or weaponskills past, future or made up, it seems to be a very touchy subject and best left out.

Do not post anything about current content, No XX Event needs fixing or drop rate on XX is too low, these are supposed to be ideas for things not already made.

Like above do not post anything on upcoming content positive or negative, if its been announced its likely already got some blueprints, post in another thread.

Finally, do not respond negatively to a post or idea without actual constructive advice, no "your idea is stupid no one will like that" I also do not want to see "Why are you suggesting such things when SE needs to take time to fix XX or YY" That is not for you to decide let the mods and devs make that choice.

I consider any post breaking the above a troll post and should be ignored, I encourage others to do the same.

It is my sincerest hope this thread not become a war like so many others, that the mods will read it without fear of feeling like they walked into a room filled with screaming children. The purpose is for fun and preferably items/quests/abilities etc. that have no combat function and so will not be dragged into Elitist/VW/Abyssea discussion. Also be aware that the more detailed the idea is the less likely it will appear in all or in part in the game. (I understand this is due to legal reasons, or to prevent disappointing the creator)

That said I thought id share a few, (of my large list) to give an idea of what I mean.

These items and for that matter anything I suggest in the future I hope to be available to everyone without the catch of R/X craft only, a CD preorder, Vanafest, Bonanza and so on, even if the conditions are something that can not be done over night I would also hope they are not multi-month investments.

Tonberry Costume - As many players are aware the game has lots of costumes to wear, including a goblin obtained from Bastok [S] questing. But, in all these years of FFXI and Final Fantasy as a whole who better then the lovable Tonberry to spend time as while waiting for an LS event or shout.

Avatar Statue - With Ark Angels, Shadow Lord, Odin, Ground Kings and many others to collect, (and I can only theorize that Bahamut/Promathia/Shinryu, ToAU Kings/Beasts and Lady Lillith, will eventually make an appearance) why not make a Statue featuring our favorite Celestrial and Terrestrial friends. Maybe as a fun bonus they can hover and glow like the Summoner Avatars or perhaps one statue with the 8 main avatars that change to match with the day of the week (maybe Diabolos can appear at night during new moons).

Cactuar - FFXI is known for making references to past FF games, (and future ones now that XIII and XIV are released, one of the perks of an updating game I suppose) A few examples such as Eyes on Me the blue magic move and Hedgehog Pies. However, one classic FF character has yet to make a true appearance, Cactuar, not as the game shows them but in classic form. A firework, a furnishing or a costume perhaps rather then a monster since a monster may not quite fit in. (then again Voidwatch is known for alternate appearances for normal mobs, would be fun to fight Jumbo Cactuar somewhere. hint* hint*)

[Frapp]

Since the level caps happened, I always thought it would be cool to have furnishings similar to the action figures / statues you could get of monsters, but have it be of your jobs in all their Artifact Armor glory.

All you would have to do is get the 5 regular quality AF items for each stage (Artifact, Relic, Empyrean), and pose in each matching set for some NPC building the furnishing for you. Pet jobs could have their pet (or favorite form) included in the design. Special weapons could be installed on them if you were to have them or acquire them later on.

These would be small, like the Statues. Perhaps they could take up a 2x2 grid on a tabletop. Unlike the mannequins, you wouldn't be able to pose or dress them.

I've also wanted to see a customizable weapon rack similar to the customization of the mannequins. I know there is the static one from that god awful SAM Armor event. I'm talking about mounting weapons one might've collected over the years, but can't bear to toss.

[Haruka-Ash]

more show of gear like the wedding dress for male and female players
and also more costumes besides the bat and all that funny stuff the tomberry idea is cool

[Avidon]

I know it won't happen due to it's difficulty but, I would love to see Gear be more accessorized. For Example: Scarfs, capes, sheathes, etc.

[Zinato]

Actually, on the note of more variety of equipment, my brother had suggested if a tonberry costume was not possible that a player worn Tonberry cloak, and possibly beastman head piece would be fun. Imagine a Galka wearing a tonberry coat (Provided I certainly would not be opposed to both)

The other idea along those lines is a set of job specific comedic gear, now i have not worked out ideas for all jobs but, some of the ones I did think of are:

WAR - Lion cloak, like the ones often seen worn by "barbarians"
SAM - Either the ronin style outfit worn by Samurai like Kenshin in Samurai X or a Kabuki suit including a long white wig and clogs. Hard time deciding.
NIN - An orange jump suit, because after all what is more of a joke then a ninja in orange?
BRD - Either a conductors outfit complete with coat tails, or the type of outfit opera singers wear. (I was told they are different but, honestly they look the same to me)
RDM - Onion Knights outfit from Dissidia, this is mostly because he acts like a RDM and has an amuzing outfit

Quick side note* (In that same line cosplay outfits from famous characters of particular jobs would be fun, Vivi for BLM complete with oversize gloves, Tifa/Snow for MNK, Eiko for SMN and so on, there would need to be gender kinks to be worked out, however)

DRK - Dracula cloak/outfit (Imagine doing DRK emote in a Dracula costume)
DNC - Now, I do not know what its called but, the hats with red poms or corks and the colorful frilly shirts for males and the colorful dresses for females, may need to be fitted to look more appropriate (Perhaps as an added bonus maracas or fans as weapons)

Also, since I am posting again, I just wanted to point that yes some ideas may be more of a stretch then others but, I do not see any harm in suggesting them anyway. (Not like the devs will respond saying NO AWEFUL IDEA) Remember, while a suggested idea may not be made, Devs can not consider idea not suggested.

[Urthdigger]

NIN - An orange jump suit, because after all what is more of a joke then a ninja in orange?

Take a look at the Ninja relic armor.

[Vold]

I'd like to see one of their card mini games in game instead of trying to charge for it. Possibly create a brand new card game for FFXI. It doesn't have to be tried and true. I actually prefer something new that's tied to FFXI. I think this could be one of the better additions in recent years to the game if they did it and would be a lot of fun. Just leave the eff'n economy out of it so it doesn't turn into a fricking rich man's game. But also there should be some bonus rewards just for fun. Like for example, win new costumes. Or a fun and or useful low level item. Perhaps winning gets you new and improved cards to play.

If the game could be convenient to play(blow time waiting for PT for example) and addictive fun, you don't really need a lot of rewards or any at all. This ain't the usual PVP stuff I'm talking about here. If it's going to end up like everything else then sure it'll fail. But make it convenient to play(ideally anywhere at anytime but if it must be restricted to a "game table" like those game tables are then start with every zone in Jeuno and expand it to all towns) and it'll prosper and we can have some more fun in game and unwind when we're not doing the usual grinding of something.

[Zinato]

You are correct but, I had more of a Naruto look in mind which is why I made the suggestion even with Ninja relic in existence. Would not be the first time FFXI alluded to Naruto.

[Aarahs]

Actually it would. The ninja emote is from the legend of Jiraiya the Gallant. Just because Naruto did the same doesn't mean that's where SE got the idea. Anyways, the only place you see ninja dressed in black is the theater. Real ninja dressed as whatever 'class' they were blending in with.

It would be nice to have armor be able to be set for visual while wearing another for the stats. More visually pleasing.

[Aquilla]

Ooh, I would love to see more of these! I love event gear and fireworks and such.

I would like... interact-able furnishings. It'll probably never happen, but I'd love to be able to sit down at a desk or a table.

I would like the option to personalize the mog-house more! Change the walls, for example, or a new rug.

Giftable, growable flowers! It's possible to grow a plant to it's glowy-ready-to-harvest stage and freeze it there.. wouldn't it be nice if you could do that and then gift those to other players?

On topic of costumes: I would love it if they added a barbershop and we were able to change our character's hair and potentially some features, like earrings, tattoos, and whatnot. It'd also be pretty cool if we had a vanity gear slot -- gear that we 'wear' only for show. I could run around in my old igqira weskit still !

^^; most of this probably can't happen because of some technical reason, but I think they'd be nice.