So it looks like we're getting a new expansion or addon (pics. inside)

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

I also doubt development costs for XI are remotely anywhere near that of modern MMOs due to the lower expectations of the visuals due to the game's age.

On the contrary: the age of the code means there's a decade's worth of changelogs to pore over before making any modifications. It's also written for older, dated technologies that require specialized (read "expensive") knowledge to work on.

Nobody writes PS2 games any more, let alone ports them to Windows 98.

[Daremo]

It's about getting our hopes up and then making us wait very long periods of time before SE decides to crush our dreams by announcing that all 9 new zones will be released as separate expansions and that their only purpose will be to hold NMs used in a revamp of their Hunt Registry system, where the only changes will be that you have the chance of getting a stronger "Resist Poison +10" evolith by equipping a crafted-only item(made by 100 Synergy) that can only be equipped by SAM WHM and PUP.

As if PUP would get anything that cool.

[Vivivivi]

It's a decade old MMO with a declining population. You need to spend money to make money, and SE has gotten lazy on that for the past couple years. I also doubt development costs for XI are remotely anywhere near that of modern MMOs due to the lower expectations of the visuals due to the game's age.

If they make a new expansion with new zones, and new storyline, and charge $10-30 for it... even if 100,000 players purchase it, that's a cool $1-3M on top of normal subs.

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

even if 100,000 players purchase it, that's a cool $1-3M on top of normal subs.

Gross, not net.

[Vivivivi]

Gross, not net.

I'm not gross I'm stupidaru <(;_>

[Ziyyigo-Tipyigo]

I'm not gross I'm stupidaru <(;_>

>.>
/comfort

<Ginger cookie> <Do you need it?>

Anyway, I'm just saying that writing the expansion isn't free (costs man-hours on top of normal server maintenance), and that $1 million may not be enough to justify the expense.

[hideka]

no that level of work does not imply something that will not be used. SE thankyou, you have made me regret canceling my subscription. i will be reactivating it the day i hear that you are officially releasing this as an Xpac.

[Zumi]

With the updates we been getting any expansion at this point should be free, but I doubt it will be.

[Benihana]

With the updates we been getting any expansion at this point should be free, but I doubt it will be.

lmao! inorite? haha

should be a gift to us tbh

[Fupafighter]

As if PUP would get anything that cool.

Thaumas. Verethregna. Kenkonken. Shut up.