FFXIV Live Letter VI General Discussion

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Originally Posted by KiriA500

Q36: Will trains, boats, and airships run on a set schedule? Also, will we be able to see Eorzea from the sky when we ride on airships?

A36: It will basically be the same as it was in 1.0, so unfortunately it will not be possible to view Eorzea from the air

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Why is this bad!? I personally don't miss the 40 minute boat ride between Selbina and Mhaura xD

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Originally Posted by Fantasia

Why is this bad!? I personally don't miss the 40 minute boat ride between Selbina and Mhaura xD

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It's bad because I thought Yoshi-P said the cutscene thing was temporary...

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Thanks, Reinheart!

This really is bad.

But I like what I saw in the live letter.

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Originally Posted by Fantasia

Why is this bad!? I personally don't miss the 40 minute boat ride between Selbina and Mhaura xD

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I for one do miss them :(. I felt like a little child the first time I rode my character on a boat and airship. Especially with the nice tune playing in the background.

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Originally Posted by KiriA500

It's bad because I thought Yoshi-P said the cutscene thing was temporary...

:'C

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People really dislike immersion and "having to wait" in MMORPGs these days and sadly all you're doing while on an Airship or Boat is "waiting" while taking in beautiful scenery. There's no room for that in a 2013 MMO!

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Originally Posted by Magnesium02

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A statue to Denmo???

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Originally Posted by Fantasia

Why is this bad!? I personally don't miss the 40 minute boat ride between Selbina and Mhaura xD

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40 minutes? it was actually 5-10 minutes about..

and yeah i think it could have been funny to fill these boat rides with some sea battles or even quests, missions or events. on the other hand nobody will use it, because of teleporting via Gil.

by the way i loved when the ghost ship appears in FFXI

Overall I'm disappointed that nothing useful was said about fishing, but wow that Limsa. I feel I can forgive them just this once for showing me my beautiful city.

Limsa is as beautiful as ever, and La Noscea looks a joy to wander.

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Originally Posted by LlenCoram

Overall I'm disappointed that nothing useful was said about fishing, but wow that Limsa. I feel I can forgive them just this once for showing me my beautiful city.

Limsa is as beautiful as ever, and La Noscea looks a joy to wander.

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anyone made screenshots of limsa city? i just saw some of the environment.

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Originally Posted by Elexia

People really dislike immersion and "having to wait" in MMORPGs these days and sadly all you're doing while on an Airship or Boat is "waiting" while taking in beautiful scenery. There's no room for that in a 2013 MMO!

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Well, the boat is going to be the same as it was in 1.0 (according to them), which you had to wait for. I just don't understand why we can't have the airship function the same way! It's not like it would have to load the whole world...just a smaller version just for the airship ride!

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Life is so unfair!

The magitek armour, with Terra's theme, Biggs, Wedge and Terra piloting the machines... best part of the Live letter for me!
I really hope they all make it into the final version of the game!! xD
Would be so epic.

N.B.: At the very least, Terra's theme song with the magitek! :O

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Originally Posted by Elexia

People really dislike immersion and "having to wait" in MMORPGs these days and sadly all you're doing while on an Airship or Boat is "waiting" while taking in beautiful scenery. There's no room for that in a 2013 MMO!

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It's about priorities. Creating a unique zone of open world "graphics" is not good use of their resources atm when that's all it is. Just fluff that would most likely take a month or 2 to get just right. Things like boat trips and airship rides which actually take time to go through, actually take time to make. It's not as easy to make as you might think and it's not a luxury they have to make at this point in time. They have more important things to worry about that focus more on the content of the game rather than creating wide open but zones empty of any game content.

Okay, since there wasn't much holding stuff up this time I took a whole lot of 'scenic' shots, so here goes. (Note there is a image limit on posts so this may take a bit

Magitek
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Large Player House
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View from outside
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Small Player Housing (and Moogle Mailbox)
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Limsa City
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If another person mentions that GD'd word "immersion" again, I am going to set something on fire. Just because one person thinks something is immersive, doesn't mean someone else does. Those are personal things, not universal qualities. And a lot of people are more concerned about having fun or game play, than being "immersed."

Personally, for the moment if there isn't actual content (such as possible fights, quests or some such) to go into the airship flights, I'd rather they not waste the time doing them. Add them later once the main content is done.

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Originally Posted by Magnesium02

Okay, since there wasn't much holding stuff up this time I took a whole lot of 'scenic' shots, so here goes. (Note there is a image limit on posts so this may take a bit

Magitek
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d...psb4bfd87a.png

Large Player House
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps6a26cb97.png

View from outside
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps9e30a7a8.png

Small Player Housing (and Moogle Mailbox)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps50c6e04c.png

Limsa City
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d...psd2244619.png
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I think I just jizzed my pants...*faints*
I'm hoping that someone will put the live video on youtube soon. I want to see the housing!

Thanalan
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La Noscea
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(the lala jumped off, try to find him lol)
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(rough translation = The Flying Shark)
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(change of time to sunset)


Other
Collectors Edition Box
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Script - signed by actors
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Do you have any pics of that Lalafell monument? That was spectacular, and I'm sure all of the Lalafell can rejoice!

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Originally Posted by Yrusama

Do you have any pics of that Lalafell monument? That was spectacular, and I'm sure all of the Lalafell can rejoice!

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Yes, on page 4. Those are all the pictures I took, hope it satisfies your curiosity until a version is released

I really want to throw something at the giant Lala.

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Originally Posted by LlenCoram

Overall I'm disappointed that nothing useful was said about fishing

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Weather!

Actually, I'm glad that *something* was said and it wasn't ignored completely (like a lot of other questions that were asked... ;) )

Looks like i have a ton to be excited about. I did hear the Terra's theme before I had to go to work. Awesome stuff. Can't wait to watch the whole thing.

:O I'm totally excited about a ton of this stuff :3 especially fishing and weather

Very exciting stuff! pvp armor looking good!

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Originally Posted by Mjollnir

Weather!

Actually, I'm glad that *something* was said and it wasn't ignored completely (like a lot of other questions that were asked... ;) )

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It's something at least, but I was really hoping for more meat. You know... the mechanics, skills, leves, fishing points, how useful fish will be in the economy, etc. Something actually... meaty. Instead we just get more vague stuff. Phase 3 can't come fast enough, I swear.

But my god that Limsa! I can't wait to walk her roads again.

The magitek Final Fantasy VI part was my highlight of this live letter.
I loved the music remaster and I want this to play when I walk around with the magitek. :)

Is it possible to have the entire theme to listen? :)

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

Q44: Are there any plans to implement open world content other than FATE?

A44: While FATE will be the only open world content, there are plenty of aspects of FATE that we have not released. Please stay tuned!

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This. Fucking. Sucks. :/

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Originally Posted by Magnesium02

I think these are things to customise your LS Crest with. I missed one piece of paper which was a whole bunch of LS sheild shapes.
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Those are actually Free Company Crests.

フリーカンパニークレスト　＝　Free Company Crest

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Originally Posted by Klefth

This. Fucking. Sucks. :/

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While I agree, at face value, this does appear rather limiting. I suspect however, that "FATE" is going to become a catchall term used to describe events that happen in a non-instanced space. Well implemented, the FATE system could be extremely robust and act as a catch-all container for any time of over-wold content. Granted.... That's just what I'm reading into it, it could be truly horrific as well, only time will tell.

my favorite answer there was this:

Q16: In the previous broadcast, you mentioned that the materia system would be largely changing, but could you tell us some details on this?

A16: The equipment in A Realm Reborn will have sockets, and you will be able to place materia into these sockets without failure. We are calling any attempts to add further materia beyond the set number of sockets "forbidden," (what we referred to as multiple melding) but if you fail at this in A Realm Reborn you will not lose your equipment. We will also be addressing this so imbalances do not arise with gear that has been melded with multiple materia in version 1.0. We will let you know further information as we move toward release.

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This is basically what many people were asking for and then some. Equipment to have set sockets, but they added the ability to still go beyond that with a chance of failing, with no equipment loss. A much better materia system. Much better than simply raising the meld rates.

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Originally Posted by Klefth

This. Fucking. Sucks. :/

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Agreed, very disappointing news. For people who are excited about FATE just youtube GW2 or Rift live-action events to get a better understanding of why some are leery of the idea. I'm not even saying they're bad, and i'm certainly not advocating to bring back claimable stuff but something other than FATEonri would have been nice. Even if the FATE's lead to instanced dungeons with HQ mobs, there will be zero competition and based on my experience with online gaming that is the one thing players are looking for. All imho of course.

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Originally Posted by Hulan

While I agree, at face value, this does appear rather limiting. I suspect however, that "FATE" is going to become a catchall term used to describe events that happen in a non-instanced space. Well implemented, the FATE system could be extremely robust and act as a catch-all container for any time of over-wold content. Granted.... That's just what I'm reading into it, it could be truly horrific as well, only time will tell.

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I actually was surprised and disappointed at this too when I first heard it. Many people want to do open world for the flexibility, the inventiveness of strategy and the sudden surprise of finding something wandering around the world.

However, while these good aspects of openworld content seem great at the beginning, over time, it just becomes a camp fest where people have to sit around or have mules sit around a specific area for something they want to pop and they can't do anything else. Also it becomes a Claim Contest where people try to be the best at claiming. MPK starts happening, hate gets stolen, people start using claim bots. I didn't play XI so I didn't realize what a pain open world content was when it was very valuable.

Many people have very bad memories of this kind of openworld content.

So the FATE system takes away the need (at least most of it) to have claim on a single monster by a person or group. It allows for rewards based on participation while at the same time, keeping things openworld. There will still be open world content, but it will be regulated by FATE because it needs to be for it to be most enjoyable.

But most of the endgame content will be Instanced dungeons. 16-18 will be available at launch. There is a high ceiling for endgame with Primals, then Crystal Tower, than Bahamut's labyrinth.

There's just no need to have valuable drops from rare popping mobs that caused so much misery and so little joy in FFXI and in other games.

EDIT: If it's competition you want, I will be happy to challenge you to PvP.

La Noscea looks amazing. I totally want to sit in one of those beach chairs on that pier and just chillax.

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Originally Posted by Fantasia

Why is this bad!? I personally don't miss the 40 minute boat ride between Selbina and Mhaura xD

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They could always put an NPC on the method of transportation that lets you skip the boat ride duration!

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Originally Posted by Orophin

La Noscea looks amazing. I totally want to sit in one of those beach chairs on that pier and just chillax.

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I'm loving the new La Noscea. I loved it before they blew it up, but this is amazing. Pfft to the new shroud, La Noscea looks way better :) We gets a beach baby. Glad Limsa Lominsa extended to the lands along the coast too instead of being way out there after an extremely long bridge.

Can't wait to run through Limsa again T^T

That beach area looks like a hotel resort! Like it a lot! :3

FATE= Full Active Time Events

Keyword here is "Events" Just because he says FATES are the only Open world content, FATEs could have many meanings to it than we know. There could be a variety of Events ( FAT*E*), that make Open world content full of life. =). Just food for thought :D.

I'm actually shocked my question got answered regarding Coerthas and Mor Dhona :O

Good question though, Anta. :)