Problem: While listening to the latest episode of the podcast Limit Break Radio, it was mentioned that the PS2's maximum hard drive space will forever limit the potential development of Final Fantasy XI.

One host mentioned the idea of removing outdated or unpopular features (such as chocobo racing) from the game to make room for potential new updates. However, that would understandably upset those who enjoy those features, regardless of how few they are.

Solution: Create a list of optional features to be installed or uninstalled at the user's discretion. This could be done via a menu that appears during install (and can be accessed at later times as well) that looks something like this:

Please select the features you would like installed:

[x] Rise of The Zilart expansion
[x] Chains of Promathia expansion
[x] Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion
[ ] Wings of The Goddess expansion
[x] A Crystalline Prophecy add-on scenario
[ ] A Moogle Kupo d'Etat add-on scenario
[x] A Shantotto Accession add-on scenario
[ ] Vision of Abyssea add-on scenario
[ ] Scars of Abyssea add-on scenario
[x] Heroes of Abyssea add-on scenario
[x] Chocobo Raising
[ ] Chocobo Racing
[x] Dynamis
[ ] Assault
[x] Ballista
[ ] Brenner
[ ] Garrison
[x] Pankration
I'm sure there are countless other examples of optional features, and some of the above may not be possible to be installed/uninstalled, but they serve as examples of this potential idea.

For new players who are unfamiliar with these options, a default "use suggested settings" could be selected, which would include the most popular features. This wouldn't have to be PS2 exclusive either, as PC and Xbox 360 players would also appreciate the option to conserve their hard drive space.

I would love to hear what others in the community, as well as the development team think of this idea!