Thoughts on the new Letter from the Producer? (May 20)

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

With how big the summer dev guide is I can't wait to see whats on the longterm guide

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I can't wait either :D

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A number of plans made at the beginning of the year will soon be ripe for release. Among these are the shiny new job system (a proper system, mind you, not just renamed classes), an in-game achievement system related to Lodestone character histories, and new modes of transport to address the mobility issue.

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Airships, perhaps? [They look like hot air balloons in the artwork.]

It's so patronizing seeing them fly overhead while you're walking to Broken Water for the thousandth time.

Aside from airships, there's also the chocobo caravan just outside of Gridania and the docks in Thanalan.

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-NEW-
Implementation of a rank 50 dungeon for full parties

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This makes me wonder if they plan on increasing the rank cap soon, even minimally.

I read through all the stuff that's planned, and I have to say, it sounds very interesting! I'm excited to see these changes.

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Originally Posted by Sephr

Does the whole 'Bold Summer 2011' thing mean things coming in 1.18? I'm not sure why else he'd emphasise it so much :o

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Summer 2011 includes June, July and August. So no, it doesn't mean everything is coming with 1.18. It'll probably be 1.21~ that brings the last few additions in the list.

I welcome our new Dodo mount overlords.

I live below the equator so my seasons differ from north america's. When does summer begin and when does summer end there?

I was thinking on the topic of why chocobos are not introduced yet. Maybe they actually want them to be more than transportation? What if they want to have mounted battle?

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Originally Posted by Majidah

I live below the equator so my seasons differ from north america's. When does summer begin and when does summer end there?

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June 21-September 21

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Originally Posted by toshimoog

June 21-September 21

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thanks!

oh so 5 months, that's an okaaay schedule I gueeeess. right on the limit.

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Originally Posted by Majidah

I live below the equator so my seasons differ from north america's. When does summer begin and when does summer end there?

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December, January and February should be your equivalent of the northern hemisphere's summer.

Hmm, I keep reading this part over and over:

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This time around, the list contains additions planned for up until summer 2011. You see what I did there with the bold font for emphasis? But anywho, without further ado, feast your eyes on the list in its entirety! (Remember, these are our plans until summer 2011!)

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and a part of me is interpreting this as he's planning on having all of the stuff listed or most of it done BY summer.

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Originally Posted by Sonic_the_Hedgehog

Hmm, I keep reading this part over and over:



and a part of me is interpreting this as he's planning on having all of the stuff listed or most of it done BY summer.

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Well, all the stuff on the list is the plans for until summer, which means that there should be all new stuff after summer. The only ambiguity is if that statement is inclusive or exclusive. In other words, is all that stuff gonna be implemented before summer starts or before summer ends?

Reading the JPN version of the post doesn't make it any clearer. It still says the exact same thing the English translation says.

That would leave him less than 2 weeks, and 1.18 is planned for mid-June, i.e. summer. So you're just thinking into it too much. Yoshi-P might've just made a mistake on the wording and it was then subsequently translated as such.

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Originally Posted by Rhayve

That would leave him less than 2 weeks, and 1.18 is planned for mid-June, i.e. summer. So you're just thinking into it too much.

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Perhaps, unless 1.18 is really huge, also we 1.17b coming up Monday. Anyway I'm not going to get my hopes up.

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Originally Posted by Rentahamster

Well, all the stuff on the list is the plans for until summer, which means that there should be all new stuff after summer. The only ambiguity is if that statement is inclusive or exclusive. In other words, is all that stuff gonna be implemented before summer starts or before summer ends?

Reading the JPN version of the post doesn't make it any clearer. It still says the exact same thing the English translation says.

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So does the french version lol until summer....... grrrr XD

Awesome awesome awesome letter.

Very excited for the Ifrit Battle! :D

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Originally Posted by Rhayve

That would leave him less than 2 weeks, and 1.18 is planned for mid-June, i.e. summer. So you're just thinking into it too much. Yoshi-P might've just made a mistake on the wording and it was then subsequently translated as such.

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Yeah, the time constraint is what leads me to believe that all the stuff listed will be implemented before summer ends, and that after summer is over, we'll see a new list with brand new stuff.

Loss of physical level... not good. I was hoping it would get a new life with new bonuses.
Jumping examination as been pushed back... meh. I was hoping they would at least examine it before adding lots of new stuff, so they can already plan new things to fit with jumping.

I am pleased with many changes and doubtful with many others, hopefully I'll be wrong on the ones I am doubtful. I just want more character customization, character growth not tied to class ranks (my character is a whole, not a class) and more freedom to do whatever I would like to do (jump, wear anything, engage in fun mini-games, fight meaningful battles with friends, build a true guild with my friends, decorate a home, enjoy shopping in a well organized and seamless market wards, etc.)

I'm sorry for being negative today, but it's how I feel. Final Fantasy XIV is still far from reaching all of its players.

Damn I see tweet from lodestone about producer letter x and srs squealed like a lil' gurl~

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Originally Posted by Nakiamiie

I'm sorry for being negative today, but it's how I feel. Final Fantasy XIV is still far from reaching all of its players.

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Well, sorry, but it's never going to reach you if this is your stance. Player polls asked for physical level to be abolished (rightly so), and there are far more immediate concerns than jumping. Also, theyre turning armor focus to being more class and rank specific so, bad luck.

There's always second life if you want to wear preties and play minigames, though.

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Originally Posted by toshimoog

June 21-September 21

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Unless you live in Florida.

Our Seasons are.

September - Feburary - Winter
March to August - Summer

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Originally Posted by Sephr

Well, sorry, but it's never going to reach you if this is your stance. Player polls asked for physical level to be abolished (rightly so), and there are far more immediate concerns than jumping. Also, theyre turning armor focus to being more class and rank specific so, bad luck.

There's always second life if you want to wear preties and play minigames, though.

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Am happy they making all gear rank and class specific not being was a dumb idea the only one who really got piss about the idea of adding only rank and class specific gear was mithra race "Not pointing at the full race only the few who does" who want to dress there char like a doll and walk around with awesome looking gear. How dumb it would be if anyone can use anyone AF lol.

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

Unless you live in Florida.

Our Seasons are.

September - Feburary - Winter
March to August - Summer

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i live in FL no wonder i get mess up with seasons o.o

JUMP IMPLEMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS LOWER PRIORITY


THIS SUCK!! END OF FINAL FANTASY XIV

I am still disappointed that there is no mention of player housing, a mailbox system, Auction House, gardening, or mining being avalible in the mines.

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Originally Posted by LoLo

I am still disappointed that there is no mention of player housing, a mailbox system, Auction House, gardening, or mining being avalible in the mines.

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Battle system first, until summer. After that, new stuff.

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Originally Posted by Evangela

JUMP IMPLEMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS LOWER PRIORITY


THIS SUCK!! END OF FINAL FANTASY XIV

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we don't even need jump -.- jumping rabbits? all day long no thanks. Really there no point in jumping when do you jump in real life? i have not jump in years -.- there no need for jumping

i *suppose* was sarcastic.

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I am still disappointed that there is no mention of player housing, a mailbox system, Auction House, gardening, or mining being avalible in the mines.

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He's already said mailboxes will come, but first there's some kind of server issues to be worked out first. Ah and housing can come after. Battle system is the core of game, so it need to be the first priority now

I for one am excited for all the changes being implemented, the new dev team is doing a great job! and while there is still a lot to do the game is very playable right now. I have just recently came back and am having a blast! and once the backbone changes are in i can only imagine what they will think of to put in. Summons, Chocobos, ... who knows what else!

So, I'd like to give a big thanks to the dev team for stepping things up and making a game I'll be more than happy to pay for all the changes look great guys!

These changes will be done before summer!?!?! That's awesome. I guess it makes sense. Once the battle system patch comes in, all the other things that are being worked on will be released. Can't wait. First day of Summer June 21st. 1 Month to go. Woot woot.

Being one in the Great White North, this game looks like it will be prime by the time I go to Hibernate. I can see this game being huge now. Great direction Dev Team. 3 cheers for Yoshi.

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Originally Posted by Judge_Xero

These changes will be done before summer!?!?! That's awesome. I guess it makes sense. Once the battle system patch comes in, all the other things that are being worked on will be released. Can't wait. First day of Summer June 21st. 1 Month to go. Woot woot.

Being one in the Great White North, this game looks like it will be prime by the time I go to Hibernate. I can see this game being huge now. Great direction Dev Team. 3 cheers for Yoshi.

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Actually we're not sure if all this stuff is going to be implemented before summer. Just keep your expectations low for the time being.

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Originally Posted by Sonic_the_Hedgehog

Just keep your expectations low for the time being.

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This would be the safest thing to do.

I really, really hope they're not pulling their classic SE bull of messing with words to keep themselves off the hook.

"Up until summer", in English, means that all of that will be implemented by the start of summertime, June 21st.

Why can they not just be crystal clear for once? It's like they border on lying with half the stuff they say.

Summer in Scotland is the one week in July it doesn't rain.

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Addition of frontier hubs -NEW-
Addition of hubs to remote areas -NEW-
Ongoing consideration for the addition of further hubs
Balancing of enemy attributes Changes to enemy attributes and drops Ongoing balancing as necessary
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Strengthening of beast tribes -NEW-
Distribution of roaming and quest-specific beastmen
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Diversification of monster types in existing species Further implementation in line with new quests
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Addition of beast tribe settlements -NEW-
Ongoing addition of beast tribe settlements
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Development of beastman strongholds and assets -NEW-
Implementation of beastman strongholds

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so does this mean im not going be just killing wild life now.

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Originally Posted by Evangela

JUMP IMPLEMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS LOWER PRIORITY


THIS SUCK!! END OF FINAL FANTASY XIV

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Good, maybe you'll go elsewhere then. Plenty of games have Jump implemented that's currently released.

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Originally Posted by LoLo

I am still disappointed that there is no mention of player housing, a mailbox system, Auction House, gardening, or mining being avalible in the mines.

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AH is unneeded. Player housing is unneeded though expect it to be like Mog Houses if anything. Mailbox system is unneeded as they already mentioned a delivery system will be coming.

Also, for people who are wondering about the "until summer 2011"...

He said he bolded it for emphasis for a reason.

Linkshell controls? :confused:

I'm really hopping they simply forgot to mention it. We need to be able
to remove inactive members.

Like others have said it's not listed on the task chart or in dev tags.

It's an interface (UI) thing so it's something they can easily change. They never put dev tags for "3D Party text" and it was implemented. If they're smart they'll use XI's Linkshell system as a base and improve it from there. In XI I can boot people, I don't have to see people who no longer play filling up the list and therefore eventually have to REMAKE an entire linkshell just to get rid of them.

Well if they pull off everything in that list, we will all get the game we all expected to get when it was released. These are amazing changes and I'm glad to see that the Devs really listened to the community.

Now let's just hope the new job system, abilities and all combat and character progression stuff is done right.

Good Job Yoshi-P! :)

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Originally Posted by Sonic_the_Hedgehog

Hmm, I keep reading this part over and over:



and a part of me is interpreting this as he's planning on having all of the stuff listed or most of it done BY summer.

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Sure sounds like it, but I read the French version and it's poorly translated and even more vague, so my guess is that it's just a translation artifact and that it's until the end of the summer. If not, why not simply stating "to be implemented in patch 1.18" which is planned for mid june?