@SquareEnix: Kickstarter campaign to get a graphic upgrade?

[Raydeus]

You guys should consider performance as well. It'd be great for new models / textures etc... but at the minimum the game really should be more efficient and friendly with new hardware. Who here has decent specs and experiences random slowdowns for no apparent reason?

Yep, we've mentioned that in the thread before, that something like this would be good :

- Main goals :
1) DX11 client with proper PC optimization and features (AA, AF, V-sync, longer drawing distances, better performance on modern hardware, better audio processing, snappier UI, etc.)
2) HD textures for all items, characters, monsters and areas.

- Additional goals :
1) OpenGL/Mantle support
2) HD Rework of environmental and gameplay FX (particle effects in abilities, spells, etc., water effects, weather effects, etc.)

Models themselves don't really need any sort of rework, just the textures.

[Raydeus]

Speaking of crowd funding, SE already has the Collective.

Maybe something could be done so a DX11 client + HD textures project for XI could be posted there.

[Emdief]

That is actually very interesting, it should serve the purpose!

[Emdief]

Come on SE, talk to us!

[Raydeus]

They've already seen the thread, so they aren't answering either because they don't want to say a flat no OR they don't have an answer to give just yet.

Either way I don't think bumping the thread will do much, if they have a reply Camate or someone else will post it here eventually, like they have done in other threads.

[Castanica]

Come on SE, talk to us!

They already did, ignoring the thread is an answer in itself.

[Raydeus]

They already did, ignoring the thread is an answer in itself.

Not at all.

There are many threads they come back later to and resurrect to give an answer or an update about the topic at hand.

[Angrykitty]

Not at all.

There are many threads they come back later to and resurrect to give an answer or an update about the topic at hand.

"Square Enix shutting down 'Final Fantasy XI' for PS2 and Xbox 360 in 2016. Square Enix will shut down the console versions of its MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI. According to Polygon, the Xbox 360 and PS2 versions of the game will be discontinued in March of 2016. The PC version will continue to operate.Mar 20, 2015"

Could this be the kickstarter everyone was asking for a year and a half ago?

[Teraniku]

I'd be interested in backing this for either a true DX 11 client, or updating the Wrapper the game runs on to DX11 (Would still solve a lot of issues if they just update the wrapper) and Hi-Res textures. one of the stretch goals could be adding shiny water effects etc.

[peculiar]

If you just want hq textures for models why not just pay modders to do it?

Square don't want to spend money on this game above and beyond what they have to, they have stated this a few times.