new yoshi interview

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Originally Posted by Maiandra

Why not? They've already added an auto battle to swing my weapon for me.

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I know sarcasm is hard to read on the net..but no one should ever be this lazy in an MMO >.>

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Originally Posted by Jynx

They may run 2.0 beta and 1.0 simultaniously and only shut down 1.0 servers near the end of 2.0 beta to start porting data for the final launch.

Seems like the logical course of action if you ask me.

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this is actualy what i think will happen too

they will run it during the CLOSED BETA, and when the open beta is nearing thats when they will want to do the data transfer and shut the 1.0 servers down.

remember, its not just a beta, its a closed and open beta, and im betting most people on these forums have no idea what the difference is

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Originally Posted by Dawiichan

#1 rule of the forums- If Rokien overreacts, you ignore it.

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Thank the twelve for that handy dandy "add to ignore list" button!

Closed Beta: Its when a MMO does most of its Bug testing, so they don't really need many people, just enough to gather up all possible bugs, and Squash most of them.

Open Beta: Its where they do most of the Stress testing out for their server the most, all the while of still collecting Bug reports that may have not been seen during the closed beta testing. (usually at this phase they are minor bugs)

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Originally Posted by Rokien

"making sure players know where to go and what activities are there to do once they enter a new map."

So basically, you are going to be on a rail, go here, go here next. Are they going to add an auto run to the "activity" next?

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He could talk about the new loading screen. I read somewhere they want to show a concept art of the zone you enter and some info during the loading screen. Better than the current black screen.

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Originally Posted by Maiandra

Why not? They've already added an auto battle to swing my weapon for me.

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Originally Posted by Griss

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So much more fun than
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Originally Posted by Maiandra

So much more fun than
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Except if your a DRG ;) Invigorate>Jump = already at 1k > Move > Auto Attack> Combo 1> Auto Attack > Combo 2 Repeat.

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Originally Posted by Maiandra

So much more fun than
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... what job are you playing?

Cause you're doing it wrong.

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Originally Posted by Alerith

... what job are you playing?

Cause you're doing it wrong.

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melee blm I say!

My question is... Who can play closed beta? Legacy members, random members, active players??
If the 1.0 servers will be closed in september-october I hope that all people that is now playing and paying (like me) can play in closed beta.
It would be a little unfair that a player who only play and pay the last month can play closed beta and see how is the new version, and other player that is still first beta in 2010, play and pay (and is a legacy member) can´t play until January.

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Originally Posted by Resheph

Thank the twelve for that handy dandy "add to ignore list" button!

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The problem with some of these people is, once you do that, all you see is a boatload of "This message is hidden because xxx is on your ignore list"

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Originally Posted by Elexia

I know sarcasm is hard to read on the net..but no one should ever be this lazy in an MMO >.>

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I don't mind autowalk actually. Especially for extreme distances. But I do agree it looks a bit ugly and it's out of the question for something like Final Fantasy. Works great in stuff like EVE though.

To be honest I think they should get as much people as possible into the betas. Also I think it would be best to get the opinions of new players as well to sample, not just old or current players who already may have grown bias towards the franchise who probably will say everything is great... when truly it isn't. So we need a right mix of current players and potential/prospective players to get their hands on the betas.

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Originally Posted by Jynx

They may run 2.0 beta and 1.0 simultaniously and only shut down 1.0 servers near the end of 2.0 beta to start porting data for the final launch.

Seems like the logical course of action if you ask me.

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Seems as long as there's beta, there's no 1.xx

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GE: Speaking of Beta, will there be downtime between current game and 2.0?

Yoshida: What’s going to happen is that after the current version is finished and storyline over, the servers will go down and the 2.0 beta will start up. We want to make sure we don’t make the same mistake as before, and want to be sure we have enough time not only for the beta test but also to get feedback from the players and leave enough time to implement that feedback. Also, keep in mind that transferring the characters to the new servers and systems could take up to a month. So that process will be running while the beta test is in place. There can’t be a launch immediately after the current servers are shut down.

GE: So the beta test and current game will not be operating simultaneously?

Yoshida: No. Because we need the time to convert the data from the current version to the new version, we can’t have people keep playing because they will keep updating their data. That doesn’t mean we are not going to work hard to make sure the servers aren’t down for a long time. We know that the community is there and want to maintain that community.

GE: How much downtime do you expect between the end of the beta test and the launch 2.0?

Yoshida: It won’t be anything like the next day, but we hope to have it be as short as possible. We need enough time to make sure everything is right and start it smoothly.

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http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/2012/06...ks/#more-10676

It's odd wording, but if they're taking down the severs at the start of beta to transfer character information, logically they wouldn't let us play again until 2.0 was out.

Otherwise, they're going to have to transfer the character data all over again.

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Originally Posted by Mirage

Are you completely retarded?
Please answer with just a yes or a no.

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No, but are you?

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Originally Posted by Rokien

I hope I can turn off EVERYTHING that give you handheld adventure.

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But how does that stop the degradation of the community, with features that dumb down the game to this sort of level.

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Originally Posted by Tricksy

But how does that stop the degradation of the community, with features that dumb down the game to this sort of level.

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It helps me not degrade. :D

Rokien, will you marry me?

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Rokien, will you marry me?

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You deserve a medal.
And a lifetime supply of Excedrine.
And a free CAT scan.

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Rokien, will you marry me?

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This could turn bad.......

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Rokien, will you marry me?

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YOU KNOW PERFECTLY WELL HE IS SPOKEN FOR!!!!

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Rokien, will you marry me?

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Rokien, may i attend the wedding?

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Originally Posted by NefarioCall

Rokien, may i attend the wedding?

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I haven't said yes yet! ; ; I think I should hold some type of competition for the people trying to win my love!

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Rokien, will you marry me?

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http://hunchfree.com/wp-content/uplo...12/07/derp.png

What is going on in here.

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Originally Posted by Jynx

Why do people so staunchly defend unknown new content they haven't even seen or experienced yet? It's like you have some sort of premature accepance syndrome or something.

Point is it's silly to call someone out for disliking something they have yet to see, and at the same time hold the oposite pre-conceptions. We are all allowed to speculate on what said content can/will/might be like and wether we will enjoy it or not.

I feel content finder has deeper ramifications than just being something "Extra" I beleive it is a core concept that will make future content development require it revolve around it's involvement. As I'm not one to care about cross server party play (Lack of community building and whatnot) I don't enjoy it being something that (If done properly) will effect how I enjoy playing the game (Outside of instances)

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one side is being fucking obnoxious

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Originally Posted by Jynx

Hey guys want to do anything fun?

Please line up at the instance door.

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You forgot the humor, might I suggest Returning and grabbing it before coming back to the instance door? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Hycinthus

5-6 months of the game being offline is quite a long time, and I will probably, please don't flame me, be in GW2 until then since I don't plan to be in beta.

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Shame on you! Bleh! :o

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Originally Posted by Tricksy

YOU KNOW PERFECTLY WELL HE IS SPOKEN FOR!!!!

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YOU WANT TO WRASSLE, BOI?!

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Originally Posted by Rokien

I haven't said yes yet! ; ; I think I should hold some type of competition for the people trying to win my love!

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Oh don't be silly, love. You know I'm the only gal for you.

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Q: Can you tell us 1 new function which will be in Version 2.0?
A: There will be a system where players may cross servers to complete objectives. We will have a strong in-game guide, making sure players know where to go and what activities are there to do once they enter a new map.

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i just think its the content finder, the first screen shot of 2.0 on the .pdf's showed players like "firstname lastname@server"

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Oh don't be silly, love. You know I'm the only gal for you.

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Well, did you draw that sig of yours?

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Oh don't be silly, love. You know I'm the only gal for you.

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" Here's My number, So call me maybe?" :P

"I expect the first Closed Beta for the Japan and International servers to be held end September or early October, entering Closed Beta 2 this winter and Open Beta in January next year."

Can we please get an answer from the community reps to clarify what exactly is going to happen in September. Is the current version of the game going to get shut down for good and are we going to be left to play the "beta" until the live release? Or are they bringing the current version down to transfer data and then bringing it back up and running the "beta" and the current version side by side? I find it hard to believe that we'll be left with the current version until January's 2.0 release so I'm curious if the /airquotes beta is going to be for current subscribers to play until they feel like they've worked out the kinks and have it ready for release.

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Originally Posted by Radav

"I expect the first Closed Beta for the Japan and International servers to be held end September or early October, entering Closed Beta 2 this winter and Open Beta in January next year."

Can we please get an answer from the community reps to clarify what exactly is going to happen in September. Is the current version of the game going to get shut down for good and are we going to be left to play the "beta" until the live release? Or are they bringing the current version down to transfer data and then bringing it back up and running the "beta" and the current version side by side? I find it hard to believe that we'll be left with the current version until January's 2.0 release so I'm curious if the /airquotes beta is going to be for current subscribers to play until they feel like they've worked out the kinks and have it ready for release.

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Yes this is highly confusing to me also. You might have to make a new thread of this if you want to get the Rep's attention on it.

However, do note he may have been mentioning the PS3 version. He did say the PS3 version would have it's own beta and be released after the PC version.

http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Roadmap_EN.pdf

Look at the road map. It shows closed beta testing for PS3 starting in November. The thing still confusing is he mentions a stage 2.

I would love it if something was clarified here.

Heck I'm excited they're actually sticking with the schedule so far.

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Originally Posted by Rokien

Well, did you draw that sig of yours?

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Yep, sure did!

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Originally Posted by Rukira

Yep, sure did!

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I have a soft spot for artists ;)

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Originally Posted by Rokien

I have a soft spot for artists ;)

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Would you point out where this soft spot is? Is it near a vital point?

Ok, so...for the people who are hating on the "cross-server content finder" I have a question. Have you ever played a game with one like WoW? Yeah random people do suck sometimes but there's a really easy way to fix this. Que up with people you know on your server. Tada! Your not stuck with random people anymore. But hey, if you want to do something relatively quick, it's perfect. Really, when I played that game I hated random people so I found as many people I could that I knew were good (usually from my guild or friends) and did dungeons like that. There are ways around the potential problems if you just think logically about it.