@SquareEnix: Kickstarter campaign to get a graphic upgrade?

[Firesped]

in order to do this, they have to rewrite the client. the game data would still be used and could slowly be upgraded. but rewriting the client may chase away the players playing now as certain functionality would be come obsolete. with PS2 and XBOX 360 gone, I'm sure they will work towards optimizing the game for PC, dual process inventory loading is a big start. FFXI has great potential to grow now and is free to go in directions not bound by the story it started with.

[Moppet]

Rather then a full graphics update, I think XI would benefit greatly from:

- A PS4 Port
- Reinstatement of the XI/XIV combo subscription
- Streamlining of the registration process
- Collaboration between XI and XIV (Complimentary events, event/update times that don't conflict, etc)

I've played XIV from launch and many players end up unsubbing between major content patches. XI offers a longer term experience to enjoy that doesn't fully rely on quickly consumable content patches. This could help retain some of those players that are feeling the burnout of XIV and draw in more players who would never had tried XI. It would also give those who prefer XI on a console a reason to buy a PS4. Really that has the potential to enrich both games.

Yes, I know it's all very unlikely at this stage. :P

[Castanica]

Rather then a full graphics update, I think XI would benefit greatly from:

- A PS4 Port
- Reinstatement of the XI/XIV combo subscription
- Streamlining of the registration process
- Collaboration between XI and XIV (Complimentary events, event/update times that don't conflict, etc)

I've played XIV from launch and many players end up unsubbing between major content patches. XI offers a longer term experience to enjoy that doesn't fully rely on quickly consumable content patches. This could help retain some of those players that are feeling the burnout of XIV and draw in more players who would never had tried XI. It would also give those who prefer XI on a console a reason to buy a PS4. Really that has the potential to enrich both games.

Yes, I know it's all very unlikely at this stage. :P

A PS4 Port: costs too much money for very little benefit
Reinstatement of the XI/XIV combo subscription: they would lose money doing this, this makes zero sense. Also most XI players have zero interest in XIV, we have played it and came back because we don't like wow type games.
Streamlining of the registration process: Again, would cost too much to rewrite the whole front end of the game.
Collaboration between XI and XIV: most people don't care about the other game, most who play XIV don't like XI and vice versa. They are just completely different games.

[Moppet]

A PS4 Port: costs too much money for very little benefit
Reinstatement of the XI/XIV combo subscription: they would lose money doing this, this makes zero sense. Also most XI players have zero interest in XIV, we have played it and came back because we don't like wow type games.
Streamlining of the registration process: Again, would cost too much to rewrite the whole front end of the game.
Collaboration between XI and XIV: most people don't care about the other game, most who play XIV don't like XI and vice versa. They are just completely different games.

Ah, yes. Not surprised you responded to this since you've been bitterly nay-saying plenty of other threads.

As I said in my original post: "Yes, I know it's all very unlikely at this stage. :P"

A PS4 Port would provide plenty of benefits. It lets SE have both of their MMOs available on both platforms (PC, PS4). Allows for more exposure of the game due to the PS4's streaming and media features. Allows for remote play of the game via the Vita remote play feature. It gives a console option to players who can no longer play it on older consoles. Also, it would fall in line with SE's push to remaster, reboot and make available older FF titles on the PS4.

Why would they lose any money reinstating this? Polarized players who only play XI or only play XIV would be paying for one or the other subscription in the first place. The combo subscription originally cost more then either subscription.

First of all, I doubt you have any idea how much it would cost to "rewrite the whole front end of the game" or to what extent they would have to do so. Secondly, I am making these suggestions fully aware that it would only be possible if the state of the game changed in some profound way.

Finally, the assertion that XI/XIV players don't care about the other game is totally baseless. I saw a lot of new MMO players who were playing XIV show interest in XI due to the crossover event, and some XIV players who decided to try XI because of it. I also know plenty of players who play XI and still resub to XIV to check out new content.

I could go on, but frankly I don't believe you actually care.

[Dekusuta]

I wouldn't mind a cross FFXI/XIV sub; there's a lot to like in XIV. I ultimately stopped because none of my friends of XI stayed to play.

might be interesting to do crossovers between the two games. Eorzea as a new land in future FFXI patches and Vana'diel as a XIV area :P I think Jeuno and all the old zones with modern graphics would get a lot of us to resub to XIV

[AoiX]

Iroha and Shantotto have been both in FFXIV as cross-over events. It would be nice if we get the scions of the 7th dawn as guests in vana'diel.

[Pixela]

Fancy graphics are a curse, go check out ff14 then look at the forums. All they care about is shallow nonsense.

Just enjoy the game for what it is.

[dmuller30]

Fancy graphics are a curse, go check out ff14 then look at the forums. All they care about is shallow nonsense.

Just enjoy the game for what it is.

There is nothing wrong with striving for better

[Pixela]

There is nothing wrong with striving for better

Graphics don't make a game better, more content does. If pretty graphics mattered over content, you and I would be playing games that already offer amazing graphics, I came from a game with the best graphics in the genre and now I'm paying to play this.

Time taken to upgrade graphics takes away from adding new content, sad fact of reality.

[dmuller30]

Graphics don't make a game better, more content does. If pretty graphics mattered over content, you and I would be playing games that already offer amazing graphics, I came from a game with the best graphics in the genre and now I'm paying to play this.

Time taken to upgrade graphics takes away from adding new content, sad fact of reality.

Actually visual + game play make a good game. And that is my opinion just like yours is great gameplay onry. Now for the ones who want good upgraded graphics that is there opinion and I agree with them. I don't play WoW because I don't like the graphics. To me you can have the best game play in the world but I don't want to sit and stare at a game I don't find visually appealing. I do find FFXI visually appealing because I grew up playing it so the graphics don't bother me. But I would love to see a visual upgrade on the game.