Epic nonsense

I think the Lost Odyssey swords are unique but not huge and over the top
In fact I like them very much

I actually like the fact that the FFXI and XIV weapons are more low key than the ones in the single player games.

It gives the online games a special flavour and actually, the pragmatic design ethic conceals some really nice detail
too.

Also I love the online FF's version of "epic" armours which are totally core to either the old FF's (FFXI's stuff was not called artifact and relic for nothing, go play something like FFIV and you will see what I mean). We dont get the juicy stuff in XIV yet but look at the story NPC's and the kind of stuff we can expect in the long run.

Some stuff would not look out of place in XIII and a LOT is reminiscent of X and XII clothing.

As for faves in the single player FF's I like a lot of them but for me, FFXIII simply topped the lot. Really great weapon designs all round (except for Snow's lol). Lightnings Gunblades range from the cool to the quirky. Fangs weapons are simply wonderful designs. In that game you need to take the less travelled path to see the best stuff too, upgarde the starter weapons... not the best stats or features but the designs are incredible.

Oops ! Sorry for rambling a bit but this is one of my fave topics ^^

i actually love the imaginary weapons that are over the top. it is part of the fantasy part in final fantasy. give me a gunblade over a heavy iron lance any day of the week.

wondering when will this come true..

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...dc73efcad1f0d5

If i want to see boring knight swords, i go to a museum.

I also don't want this game to turn into abyssea where we have gear that maxes all stats. I'm done with that kinda stuff, I was never into it.

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Originally Posted by Randis

If i want to see boring knight swords, i go to a museum.

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If I want off the wall- cartoony designed swords I go to WoW.

I don't see why we couldn't have a balance of unique weapons that didn't go into outlandish territory.

I really want an onion knight for my Thaumaturge :(

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Originally Posted by OMEGA_HACK

As a trained combatant, I find that if the weapons are too plain then they just bore me...I look at mine all day long in real life, why would I want to look at them all day long in the game. But on the same token I don't like the "twice as big as me, glowing, burning, undead killing sword+99" type weapons as its not feasibly possible to wield the weapon its so big (you can take this into account with armor well).

I like weapons are armor that seem realistic with slight magical flair or with elegant designs (have swords with tassels or engraving on the blades, a crook with an orb of colored magic that faintly glows inside the crooks wrap, a staff that has been carved to look like the wood is wrapping around itself in an intricate manner) those are the kinds of details I want on weapons; I feel its a nice middle ground between too little and over the top. XI was heading in the right direction with the weapons its just too bad that PS2 got in the way.

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Your post made me think of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHA-_Bxisoc

Thank you, almighty trained combatant.

- To add, I'm all for some uniqueness in high level weaponry (and rare weapons/armour in general) to make it stand out, just not the way-over-the-top style of a lot of MMOs. Tanaka's style was too boring, but there's definitely a happy medium out there. I'd say based on the armour concepts we've seen and the style of the garlean empire, I'll be pretty happy with how it'll turn out in the end. I love that kind of vaguely technological but also rooted in final fantasy style that's in the black mage concept.

Case and point....
War Wolf's Sword is awesome... probably the best weapon I've seen in game...
SE could be going for contrast...
The lower level weapons look more plain and realistic so you appreciate getting the more epic weapons later....
But I think the stats could help you appreciate that
War Wolf's weapon design could be an R36 weapon and the designs could scale up from there and get more fantastic
And wouldn't you know it, I can't find a screenie of war wolf's weapon

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Your post made me think of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHA-_Bxisoc

Thank you, almighty trained combatant.

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First sarcasm doesn't read well on the internet, and I'm going to take that as how you wrote it, because that is pretty insulting being that I have studied my craft for going on six years now and that kid in the video is merely trying to relive an innocent fantasy (from stars wars) that he saw probably not an hour ago. Which is the complete difference between that kid and me, while he swings aimlessly, give me a quarter-staff and you'd be suffering from blunt force trauma within five seconds (although unarmed/disarmament is my favorite techniques).

So if you would, please don't insult my craft (at least not to my reading eyes), thanks.

Lance that turns into a missile launcher. {Yes, Please}

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Multiple heads down the shaft... mmmh...

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I am choosing to take this out of context.

I would love to be able to pull a dead bat out of my bag toss it in the air cast a spell and watch it kill my par..... I mean the enemy

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Originally Posted by Eekiki

I am choosing to take this out of context.

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hahahaha... do as you wish

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Originally Posted by lunardemon

I would love to be able to pull a dead bat out of my bag toss it in the air cast a spell and watch it kill my par..... I mean the enemy

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that would be a cool idea...
and oh yea... seek help

Akihiko Yoshida is the right man to make these kinds of weapons too, it sucks that he cant use his full imagination when working on making these dull and straight weapons. I say have a little fun with it. Maybe weapons beyond level 50 can start looking more epic.

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Akihiko Yoshida is the right man to make these kinds of weapons too, it sucks that he cant use his full imagination when working on making these dull and straight weapons. I say have a little fun with it. Maybe weapons beyond level 50 can start looking more epic.

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So true... Akihiko Yoshida is a true artist... and Yoshi-P seems like he enjoys a bit of flair.... I'm looking forward to what they can come with...
If they designs for the weapons from the mid level NMs are from them, then I look forward to seeing more...
that Flame Tongue is just the kind of thing I'm talking about....
http://www.ffxivpro.com/screenshots/2529
The frost Bite is cool too
Definitely steps in the right direction

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Originally Posted by Rydin

Yoshi-P seems like he enjoys a bit of flair

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But Yoshi-P is only wearing 15 pieces of flair. Tanaka is wearing 37 pieces of flair, and a terrific smile.

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But Yoshi-P is only wearing 15 pieces of flair. Tanaka is wearing 37 pieces of flair, and a terrific smile.

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You know, the Nazis had pieces of flair that they made the Jews wear

I don't mind weapons having a little bit of a wild shape to them. But weapons that are on fire.... weapons that are glowing.... last time I looked this was not some type of cyberpunk Tron RP game.

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I don't mind weapons having a little bit of a wild shape to them. But weapons that are on fire.... weapons that are glowing.... last time I looked this was not some type of cyberpunk Tron RP game.

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Yea... I am on the fence about glowing weapons... SE said they definitely want to add them... i just hope it doesn't detract from the graphic detail of the model....