End of an Era Trailer

As others have said, thank you for the hard work you and the team put into reviving this game. This game couldn't have asked for a better producer. :)

As always, looking forward to ARR. Hopefully it's not too far away.

So many nice words for Yoshi-P and the dev team, my faith in the community is being restored :)

Thank you all so much Yoshida and XIV Devteam ;3
I have played WOW for 6 years, and other MMOs until I came to FFXIV, and I can honestly say that I felt way more immersed in the world of Eorzea and its story than I did with my other MMOs.
And I felt a strong sadness when I saw my beloved Eorzea being burnt by Bahamut. When Deathwing did his breaking of Azeroth, I didnt shed a tear or feel anything. But I was watching the last trailer with a huge lump in my throat and cried a little when I saw Louisoix heroic sacrifice saving us all :'(

The community is also some of the nicest and helpful I have seen too. Asking questions as a beginner in XIV, people explained it to me, and even escorted me around, while in WoW when I asked newbie questions, i was mostly getting. OMG NOOB, go read WOWhead etc.

FFXIV may have gotten off on a very rough start. But I honestly felt I could fully trust the development team that things would get better and they have. And it has been fun to see the game truly evolve since I started my account July 7th 2011 ^_^

I will be sad to not play XIV and my Altera for a while, but I will remain patient for A Realm Reborn as I am sure it will become an awesome journey and looking forward to making more friends as I venture through Eorzea once again :D

Tusen takk Yoshida & Team ^^ (Norwegian thank you)

Thank you YoshiP, and to the entire dev team. You guys are doing some amazing things in such a short time.

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Originally Posted by Naoki_Yoshida

To our loyal fans,

I wanted to take the time to personally thank all of you once again for your support over the past two years. It has been a long, hard journey, and there is still much more road left to travel, but we could have never made it this far without each and every one of you providing the strength for us to carry on.

Since the release of the End of an Era trailer, we have been flooded with positive feedback from around the world. It was always our goal to create something that would equal the epic cinematics players have come to expect from the FINAL FANTASY series─not just graphically, but in terms of story and emotion, as well─and we are excited to see that so many were moved by the plight of Louisoix and the Eorzean Alliance.

This five-minute tribute to the heroes of Eorzea may mark the end of one era, but at the same time, it represents the dawn of another. To ensure that era is a truly breathtaking experience, we are paying close attention to even the smallest of details. As such, we must ask that you bear with us while we continue the creation process─though I believe most of you will find that it will have definitely been worth the wait.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again soon.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer & Director, Naoki Yoshida

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I can't thank you and the XIV team enough for turning this ship around. The End of an Era trailer was great, and ARR looks amazing!

I must concur, I was blown away by the finale. I still think about that ending it was SUPERB! I want to thank the dev team for all of their hard work, it has been worth the wait.

I hope in future maybe you can wow us with more timed events like this to advance the main story line. The last moments were absolutely awesome, and I know I'm not alone.

I wondered what you guys must have thought when you finished that CS for finale, it must have been hard to wait to see what happened. Obviously, your dedication to the franchise, and creative thought made for an incredible turnaround.

Bravo, SE. I'll say it again, BRAVO!

Me at the end of the trailer!!!!!!

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...m5jgo1_500.gif

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Originally Posted by Naoki_Yoshida

To our loyal fans,

I wanted to take the time to personally thank all of you once again for your support over the past two years. It has been a long, hard journey, and there is still much more road left to travel, but we could have never made it this far without each and every one of you providing the strength for us to carry on.

Since the release of the End of an Era trailer, we have been flooded with positive feedback from around the world. It was always our goal to create something that would equal the epic cinematics players have come to expect from the FINAL FANTASY series─not just graphically, but in terms of story and emotion, as well─and we are excited to see that so many were moved by the plight of Louisoix and the Eorzean Alliance.

This five-minute tribute to the heroes of Eorzea may mark the end of one era, but at the same time, it represents the dawn of another. To ensure that era is a truly breathtaking experience, we are paying close attention to even the smallest of details. As such, we must ask that you bear with us while we continue the creation process─though I believe most of you will find that it will have definitely been worth the wait.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again soon.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer & Director, Naoki Yoshida

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I'd like to join in with others in this thread (and elsewhere) in congratulating you and your team on an excellent job with XIV since you came on board. Considering what the game was like when you accepted the task of turning it around, with the changes, additions and improvements made along the way - none of which could have been easy, given what you had to work with and the limitations on what you could do - it would be dishonest of me to say you achieved far more than I believed possible with FFXIV. I had serious doubts and felt certain that FFXIV had its shot, fell too short of the mark, and that would be the end of it.

I'm glad to say, now, that I've never been happier to be wrong.

What you've done with XIV 1.0 alone is impressive enough.

What we've seen for 2.0 looks to be even more impressive and amazing. Although, I do maintain a degree of cautious optimism until I get to play it for myself and get a more hands-on feel of the new world and th changes made, I have to say that, with each update and each new peek into the new world awaiting us, it's getting harder and harder all the time to contain my excitement.

Now, about the 'End of An Era' cinematic. You, sir, and your team have struck absolute gold with that. When you say that you wanted to bring that Final Fantasy sense of story and emotion into it, you were spot on - and your artists, writers, and everyone else involved absolutely delivered. You nailed it. That is one of the most powerful, epic, and moving videos I have seen for a game, in recent memory, or ever for that matter. That's the kind of emotion and tension that - to me - has mostly been missing from XIV since the beginning. I wasn't sure what to expect from the movie when I started watching it for the first time, and saw those first fireballs screaming down from Dalamud... but by the end, I was definitely moved to being legitimately choked up. A good story should move you, and move me it did. Amazing work. I watch it at least 2-3 times a day, and have "Answers" playing several times more than that while I'm working, etc.

The praise you've been receiving, from players, fans - and even some non-fans - is well-deserved.

My hope, now, is that the same passion, emotion and power that went into that 5:53 of beauty is carried over into the game itself. With that on the back of a solid and exciting new game, I have a feeling you'll more than just "turn the game around". I can see XIV becoming a major hit among MMO gamers, Final Fantasy fans or no.

So again... fantastic work, excellent job and Thank You for accepting the challenge of taking on XIV "way back when". I think it's safe to say you've picked up more than a few fans along the way :). I'm certainly one of them!

All the best to you!

We'll support you till the end!! and thanks for the great work you guys already did

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Originally Posted by Altera

Thank you all so much Yoshida and XIV Devteam ;3
I have played WOW for 6 years, and other MMOs until I came to FFXIV, and I can honestly say that I felt way more immersed in the world of Eorzea and its story than I did with my other MMOs.
And I felt a strong sadness when I saw my beloved Eorzea being burnt by Bahamut. When Deathwing did his breaking of Azeroth, I didnt shed a tear or feel anything. But I was watching the last trailer with a huge lump in my throat and cried a little when I saw Louisoix heroic sacrifice saving us all :'(

The community is also some of the nicest and helpful I have seen too. Asking questions as a beginner in XIV, people explained it to me, and even escorted me around, while in WoW when I asked newbie questions, i was mostly getting. OMG NOOB, go read WOWhead etc.

FFXIV may have gotten off on a very rough start. But I honestly felt I could fully trust the development team that things would get better and they have. And it has been fun to see the game truly evolve since I started my account July 7th 2011 ^_^

I will be sad to not play XIV and my Altera for a while, but I will remain patient for A Realm Reborn as I am sure it will become an awesome journey and looking forward to making more friends as I venture through Eorzea once again :D

Tusen takk Yoshida & Team ^^ (Norwegian thank you)

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Yes, tusen takk! ^_^ (Norwegian too)

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Originally Posted by Twiddle

Me at the end of the trailer!!!!!!

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...m5jgo1_500.gif

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Me too!!!!

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/438/yoshiball.jpg
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I'm sorry. I had to.

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Originally Posted by Twiddle

Me at the end of the trailer!!!!!!

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...m5jgo1_500.gif

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Ahhh, Sooo much Beauty and Muscular! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhaahahahaha!

FMA is one of my favorites! and this Gif is my emotions towards this Trailer! :D

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Originally Posted by Ashaylin

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I'm sorry. I had to.

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No one can catch a Yoshi-P he's too strong and awesome.

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Originally Posted by Xmbei

I am assuming this is a jab at me because I said "GW2 copy pasted Cata's deathwing" and I said nothing of FF copying either... I was stating how people will complain about it, when GW2 did a blatent rip off of Deathwing. Bahamut looks and acts like Bahamut. Enough said. I was not saying anything about copy and pasting in that trailer.

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Actually it had nothing to do with your post at all. I hadn't even seen your post, actually. I was referring to posts I saw on entirely different websites, and in various video comments.

I could include you if you'd like though. I mean, don't want you feeling left out or anything :-p

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Originally Posted by Twiddle

Me at the end of the trailer!!!!!!

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...m5jgo1_500.gif

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Ahahahhaa...manly tears :P

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Originally Posted by Ashaylin

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/438/yoshiball.jpg
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I'm sorry. I had to.

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I like this. It's so comical and true.

I'de say the FF14 trailer Bahamut reminded me of the Final Fantasy 9 Bahamut more than anything.

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Originally Posted by Naoki_Yoshida

To our loyal fans,

I wanted to take the time to personally thank all of you once again for your support over the past two years. It has been a long, hard journey, and there is still much more road left to travel, but we could have never made it this far without each and every one of you providing the strength for us to carry on.

Since the release of the End of an Era trailer, we have been flooded with positive feedback from around the world. It was always our goal to create something that would equal the epic cinematics players have come to expect from the FINAL FANTASY series─not just graphically, but in terms of story and emotion, as well─and we are excited to see that so many were moved by the plight of Louisoix and the Eorzean Alliance.

This five-minute tribute to the heroes of Eorzea may mark the end of one era, but at the same time, it represents the dawn of another. To ensure that era is a truly breathtaking experience, we are paying close attention to even the smallest of details. As such, we must ask that you bear with us while we continue the creation process─though I believe most of you will find that it will have definitely been worth the wait.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again soon.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer & Director, Naoki Yoshida

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You are my hero, Yoshi-P. And I hope I get to meet you some day. :)

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Originally Posted by Preypacer

Actually it had nothing to do with your post at all. I hadn't even seen your post, actually. I was referring to posts I saw on entirely different websites, and in various video comments.

I could include you if you'd like though. I mean, don't want you feeling left out or anything :-p

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lol dwahhhh :D but no I just assumed because I had a post earlier mentioning both in same post, but not comparing it to bahamut. lol All good, just wasn't sure. Anyways... Ya Bahamut would kick Deathwings butt, I just find it funny people that know nothing about deathwing are just tossing him aside like he was a Paris Hilton Chihuahua needing a good punting D:!

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Originally Posted by Xmbei

I am assuming this is a jab at me because I said "GW2 copy pasted Cata's deathwing" and I said nothing of FF copying either... I was stating how people will complain about it, when GW2 did a blatent rip off of Deathwing. Bahamut looks and acts like Bahamut. Enough said. I was not saying anything about copy and pasting in that trailer.

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Uhh... I hope you're not implying that GW2 ripped off Deathwing. The Elder dragons have been a part of the Guild Wars lore since 2007. Wow: Cataclysm came out in 2010.

So unless you're implying Warcraft II created huge dragons... I'm not really getting what you mean.

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Originally Posted by Ingolf

Uhh... I hope you're not implying that GW2 ripped off Deathwing. The Elder dragons have been a part of the Guild Wars lore since 2007. Wow: Cataclysm came out in 2010.

So unless you're implying Warcraft II created huge dragons... I'm not really getting what you mean.

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I am implying because GW2 came out after cata... and if you look at box art of GW2 there is a dragon on it that looks remarkably like deathwing just purple inside not red...

Guild Wars 2

Deathwing

What I am saying is when I opened up the cover of GW2 and saw the purpley dragon I immediately saw Deathwing, They were both seeming of full elemental interiors, held together by a metal shell wrapped around them. Just one was purple and one was red.

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Originally Posted by Xmbei

I am implying because GW2 came out after cata... and if you look at box art of GW2 there is a dragon on it that looks remarkably like deathwing just purple inside not red...

Guild Wars 2

Deathwing

What I am saying is when I opened up the cover of GW2 and saw the purpley dragon I immediately saw Deathwing, They were both seeming of full elemental interiors, held together by a metal shell wrapped around them. Just one was purple and one was red.

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The Shatterer (purple dragon) had been announced years and years ago. The first trailer depicting him (http://youtu.be/35BPhT-KI1E?t=5m11s) predates Cataclysm by several months. There was concept art of him available at least a year prior to that.

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Originally Posted by Ingolf

The Shatterer (purple dragon) had been announced years and years ago. The first trailer depicting him (http://youtu.be/35BPhT-KI1E?t=5m11s) predates Cataclysm by several months. There was concept art of him available at least a year prior to that.

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not wanting to get into an argument over this, lol. but if we are going for announcement trailers... Cata's still came first, http://www.metacafe.com/watch/319972...ement_trailer/

And the concept art released on the Shatterer, pre-dates that by several months, maybe even 2008.

And when it comes down to it, the in game models look completely different anyway. The concept art isn't even that similar, apart from the chest cavity.

This is the problem with gaming culture today, people look for things that could possibly be similar and then scream that everything is a clone.

I'm not raving at you in particular either, just mad at the situation in general.

I can see why you'd draw similarities, it's the same reason that people on the WoW forums are calling XIV 2.0 a rip off.

Yay for derailment of a thread.

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Originally Posted by Ingolf

I'm not raving at you in particular either, just mad at the situation in general.

I can see why you'd draw similarities, it's the same reason that people on the WoW forums are calling XIV 2.0 a rip off.

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I agree completely. In all honesty I hate it too, if someone doesn't there is something wrong with them, lol. I was just stating it as when I first picked GW2 up went D:. but ya enough of the stupid comparisions I always think that FFXIV ARR will be unique. Back to the video. was awesome

Hehehehehe. People who say Bahamaut 2.0 and Deathwing are the same don't know much about Final Fantasy or WoW.

And I'd go as far as to say they don't know much about RPGs in general considering that a good portion of popular modern MMORPGs are almost carbon copies of one.

I've e-mailed that trailer to a lot of people and have garnered interest. Far more than the other trailers. Bahamut is just that sexy.

Thanks for everything you did for us, Louisoix! :D

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Originally Posted by Xmbei

lol dwahhhh :D but no I just assumed because I had a post earlier mentioning both in same post, but not comparing it to bahamut. lol All good, just wasn't sure. Anyways... Ya Bahamut would kick Deathwings butt, I just find it funny people that know nothing about deathwing are just tossing him aside like he was a Paris Hilton Chihuahua needing a good punting D:!

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In Azeroth? Certainly not.
In Eorzea? Certainly.

:)

I can't believe ppl are comparing the Wyrm King Bahamut to that Deathwing what's worse is them saying Deathwing came first which is laughable XD. Correct me if i'm wrong but this is the strongest version of Bahamut so far?

Maybe.

But Bahamut has been painted as a Dragon deity for years now so maybe he has always been this powerful, but this time actually used it. :X

I wonder if Yoshi's going to use any features from "Bahamut's Palace" in creating "Bahamut's Labyrinth".

If so that's going to be a loot-filled dungeon of death and awesome.

By the way, I realized that if one can forget about James Bond, the song Skyfall fits kinda well with the End of an Era.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeumyOzKqgI

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Originally Posted by Ingolf

I'm not raving at you in particular either, just mad at the situation in general.

I can see why you'd draw similarities, it's the same reason that people on the WoW forums are calling XIV 2.0 a rip off.

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Lol, really?
I'd like to see that.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...82147884_n.jpg
FFXIV>WoW :) That is all!

Was just watching the cinematic again (for like the 254235436436204354234th time), and one bit that stands out to me is the moment where, as I interpret it, Bahamut realizes exactly what's going on as the keys of the Twelve are rising up and circling him, he lets out this roar that - to my ears - sounds a bit higher-pitched and much "sharper" than his others. Like at that moment, he realizes exactly what's going on, and is kinda saying (in his own way) "Oh shit". You notice he also quickly draws in his wings to protect/cover himself right as the keys are closing in to recreate the prison sphere around him.

It was mentioned elsewhere in either this thread or another, that it seems as though Bahamut recognizes Louisoix, and that could definitely be part of it as well.

That moment is one of several that really jumps out at me while watching that.

Really eager to see what ARR will teach us about all that.

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Originally Posted by GavenBylander

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...82147884_n.jpg
FFXIV>WoW :) That is all!

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That is funny. lol.

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Originally Posted by GavenBylander

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...82147884_n.jpg
FFXIV>WoW :) That is all!

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Comparison of the Year Award goes to Gaven Bylander!

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Originally Posted by Preypacer

Was just watching the cinematic again (for like the 254235436436204354234th time), and one bit that stands out to me is the moment where, as I interpret it, Bahamut realizes exactly what's going on as the keys of the Twelve are rising up and circling him, he lets out this roar that - to my ears - sounds a bit higher-pitched and much "sharper" than his others. Like at that moment, he realizes exactly what's going on, and is kinda saying (in his own way) "Oh shit". You notice he also quickly draws in his wings to protect/cover himself right as the keys are closing in to recreate the prison sphere around him.

It was mentioned elsewhere in either this thread or another, that it seems as though Bahamut recognizes Louisoix, and that could definitely be part of it as well.

That moment is one of several that really jumps out at me while watching that.

Really eager to see what ARR will teach us about all that.

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I mentioned that earlier in this thread , How Bahamut simply just stops his rampage and destruction spree and heads over where Lou is like he recognizes him or the type of magic he is using :O.

Another thing ..How did Bahamut know exactly where the cities were if he has been trapped for 1500 years or more?

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Originally Posted by Decconi

Comparison of the Year Award goes to Gaven Bylander!

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i love this!!!! YES FFIV>>>>>>>>>>>WOW
FFIV = hardcore!!!
WOW = people that fail to play hardcore games :D