Sell Fantasia on the Mogstation

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Originally Posted by Razzle

And so the cash shop begins...

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A large player base has been asking for it. Sometimes a cash shop can be a good thing.

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Originally Posted by Pinworms

A large player base has been asking for it. Sometimes a cash shop can be a good thing.

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I don't want this, so nobody else should have it either!

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Originally Posted by Razzle

And so the cash shop begins...

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For real! Sad day for SE. :c

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Originally Posted by Pinworms

A large player base has been asking for it. Sometimes a cash shop can be a good thing.

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But a cash shop almost "always" makes the game not as good... more along the lines of a F2P (Free to play) or P2W (pay to win) MMO.
Which I didn't think SE would do with this, but hey who can stop'em from screwing up their own MMO. /roll eyes
"For all those who say it's not that type of cash shop, well that's how a lot of them start out as, 1st it's something cosmetic then it tends/trends off to items for players.."

If they dont sell things that give a definite in game benefit and the added money helps them to fund more and bigger expansions with the content I want to see, I'm all for it.

Its only when they sell items that affect stats like movement speed and xp gain that I have a real issue. Changing appearance isnt going to break anything, but I hope they do add name changes to go with it at some point.

No idea why players want to pay more. As if 15 dollars a month isn't enough to get things free. I guess players just like the nickel and dime model that much and why rmt is big business.

I like the crazies freaking out like being able to change your eye color is pay-to-win.

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Originally Posted by BlueMage

I like the crazies freaking out like being able to change your eye color is pay-to-win.

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I don't think being concerned is same as being crazy. The fact remains, if the demand is there then what's to stop SE from selling everything alacarte ?
Seriously if 95% of all servers requested they sell.. Relic Weapons at the Mog Station ... who's to say SE wont consider it ?
If you tired of your gear not dropping from CT/BC .... just start a petition on the Fourm. I'm sure if a large enough customer base requested it be sold. SE will do it.
Now do you see where selling Fantasia is just the start of many things to come ? Soon Mounts will no longer be free or earned in game.. instead pony of some real money on the Mog Station. WOOT

Well if SE is going to go through all the trouble of sales distribution on the mog station for Fantasia , I at least hope they consider being able to change your characters name along with gender. Nothing more annoying than playing with a cute Miqo'te in pigtails and mini skirt named Doug.

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Originally Posted by aray0002

I don't think being concerned is same as being crazy. The fact remains, if the demand is there then what's to stop SE from selling everything alacarte ?
Seriously if 95% of all servers requested they sell.. Relic Weapons at the Mog Station ... who's to say SE wont consider it ?
If you tired of your gear not dropping from CT/BC .... just start a petition on the Fourm. I'm sure if a large enough customer base requested it be sold. SE will do it.
Now do you see where selling Fantasia is just the start of many things to come ? Soon Mounts will no longer be free or earned in game.. instead pony of some real money on the Mog Station. WOOT

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I was not aware someones face/body/size gave them special in-game advantages, do go on. The fact of the matter is the item they are adding does not provide any special benefit other than changing appearance of your base character model. Please don't extrapolate some cash shop nonsense they have in other games. If they did decide to add items of a nature you are proposing then we can all quit because that means people with more money than sense have won them over.

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Originally Posted by Finuve

so you are confirming it as a microtransaction now though...

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The post simply saying they are selling it, that's all, not how it will be done.
You are just reading your thought.

I don't see why people are upset over this. In a game that demands so much work be put into a single character I see nothing wrong with wanting the option to change them down the road. People play MMOs for months-years. This might come as a shocker but people's tastes can change in that time. I sure as heck wouldn't want to have to drag myself through the story all over again, losing all my class progress and event items, just to change my race or appearance. I'd sooner quit then start all over. Nobody is asking SE to sell mounts or anything else that people are pulling out of their asses. I wouldn't want that either. It's just an appearance change option.

Funny how we have 100+ pages asking for this to be sold on the mog station but when it get's confirmed that it will you all pick up your torches and pitchforks. I'm happy to see it being sold on the mog station just like the WTS it has no major impact on my gaming experience.

Should have this be craftable with alchemy. Make the mat cost mythology to craft so you couldn't race change a bunch.

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Originally Posted by Zumi

Should have this be craftable with alchemy. Make the mat cost mythology to craft so you couldn't race change a bunch.

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But that would actually be *god forbid* IN GAME CONTENT. How dare you ask for such a thing instead of blindly handing your money to the holy SE!

You only pay 15euro/$ a month afterall...

/sarcasam off

There are many other ethic ways SE can do it without milking money on top of a *monthly subscription*.

First of all, the whole game is locked out, they could put a lock on fantasia just as easily if they don't want people changing everyday. Second, if for example it could be exchanged for 50k seals, it'd actually make them worth something (but not, let's leave them useless because we rather get more cash to our pockets).

Craftable through rare materials, dropped by treasure chests... The posibilities are many. They just took your offer to pay for it, that's all, and that's what I'm upset about.

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Originally Posted by Hiraki

I'm happy to see it being sold on the mog station just like the WTS it has no major impact on my gaming experience.

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The impact is that if players want to have the same options they have to fork over more money on top of the 15 dollar sub fee. That's why cash shop suxs even if it's cosmetic items only. If it's not free in game, it doesn't belong in the game for P2P model.

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Originally Posted by Doo

The impact is that if players want to have the same options they have to fork over more money on top of the 15 dollar sub fee. That's why cash shop suxs even if it's cosmetic items only. If it's not free in game, it doesn't belong in the game for P2P model.

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By that logic the World Transfer Service doesn't belong there either. Both the WTS and the Fantasia are services that the majority of the community won't use but are being added as options for the people that do want them. We don't know how much they will cost nor if they have restrictions like the WTS does all we know atm is that they will be there.

/doze

Now I know why I don't frequent gaming forums.

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Originally Posted by Hiraki

By that logic the World Transfer Service doesn't belong there either. Both the WTS and the Fantasia are services that the majority of the community won't use but are being added as options for the people that do want them. We don't know how much they will cost nor if they have restrictions like the WTS does all we know atm is that they will be there.

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I would agree that world transfer doesn't belong there either

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Originally Posted by Finuve

I would agree that world transfer doesn't belong there either

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Please direct me to a successful P2P MMO that offers free Race/Faction change and server transfer services. Every game I have ever played, and it's been a lot, has charged extra for this. I was incredibly surprised when we were given the first Fantasia potion for "free" the first time. What more do you people want for nothing? You're paying $12-$15/month to play the game. The subscription bonus mounts/minions are already freebies and that's still not enough. Get over yourselves.

+1 to iPlayBad, if Fantasia goes to be a cash shop item, I don't understand why the need of put limitations on it.

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Originally Posted by Finuve

so you are confirming it as a microtransaction now though...

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Originally Posted by Razzle

And so the cash shop begins...

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This was a highly requested feature from the playerbase, not some evil plan SE cooked up from the start. People said they were willing to pay to change their character's appearance, and SE will (eventually) deliver.

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Originally Posted by Rekujen

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Quote Originally Posted by Hvinire View Post
We've checked again with the team on selling Fantasia, and have confirmed that this item will be available for purchase at a later date. We don't have anymore information as to when it will be available however but we will be sure to update you as soon as we know.

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Man....I need a dozen Xp
I had a Miqo'te, I was happy with her, until create a 3rd character (that I deleted cause I wouldnt have time for 3 characters Xp) as Hyur Midland and she ended like twice better than the Miqo'te.
So when I deleted the Hyur, I changed the Miqo'te. And indeed job done, she got far more beautiful. However....I didnt notice.....Hyur r damn too boring and serious, while as Miqo'te she was far lively and happy ~.~

Im rly thinking about the One time restoration....we know we may get this service on future but we dun have much information on that =/

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Originally Posted by Aurakol

I submitted a ticket, took about a week to get a reply that they are "investigating" and it's been a week since then with no replies.

Should I submit another?

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I have learned it is best to deal with customer service by phone. Granted it can be a wait at times, but it is well worth it. I am quick to complain at times but also quick to give praise when it's deserved and SE's telephone support team really goes above and beyond in helping customers with issues. Just a suggestion, obviously not to this person whose issue was likely resolved long ago, but to anyone having an issue in the future.

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Originally Posted by Orophin

This was a highly requested feature from the playerbase, not some evil plan SE cooked up from the start. People said they were willing to pay to change their character's appearance, and SE will (eventually) deliver.

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No one said pay with what. GC seals, gil, whatever... They really want to get gil OUT of the economy for some reason and I won't speculate why here, though I have my own thinking on this. This would be an excellent way (as the salon has been--how many times have YOU used it?) to do so.

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Originally Posted by Solfleur

I have learned it is best to deal with customer service by phone. Granted it can be a wait at times, but it is well worth it. I am quick to complain at times but also quick to give praise when it's deserved and SE's telephone support team really goes above and beyond in helping customers with issues. Just a suggestion, obviously not to this person whose issue was likely resolved long ago, but to anyone having an issue in the future.

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Actually I'm still waiting.
I'll give their phone support a shot and update on it.

I really hope we get this before 2.2, I don't enjoy playing something I regret changing into :( and there's no way I'm gonna start from scratch

square, deliver please :P

its relieving to know that they plan to sell fantasia, i've been regretting the change I made to my character, and this is an opportunity to make things right.

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Originally Posted by Solfleur

No one said pay with what. GC seals, gil, whatever... They really want to get gil OUT of the economy for some reason and I won't speculate why here, though I have my own thinking on this. This would be an excellent way (as the salon has been--how many times have YOU used it?) to do so.

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The thread is titled "Please sell Fantasia on the Mogstation". I hate to point out that it was incredibly obvious that people are willing to fork out cash for this optional service, but it was obvious. Did you think they would make you log into the Mogstation to spend in game currencies? Lol.

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Originally Posted by Nikita

The thread is titled "Please sell Fantasia on the Mogstation". I hate to point out that it was incredibly obvious that people are willing to fork out cash for this optional service, but it was obvious.

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I think some people don't read the entire title, probably just saw "fantasia" and "mogstation" xD

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Originally Posted by Rekujen

I think some people don't read the entire title, probably just saw "fantasia" and "mogstation" xD

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Even in that case, 1+1 still equals 2. But I do understand simple logic is beyond the capabilities of some.

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Originally Posted by Solfleur

No one said pay with what. GC seals, gil, whatever... They really want to get gil OUT of the economy for some reason and I won't speculate why here, though I have my own thinking on this. This would be an excellent way (as the salon has been--how many times have YOU used it?) to do so.

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I was thinking something like this the other day. SE said they plan to "sell fantasia" but their post didn't specify where, so knowing SE, they'll could easily do it like housing and put it in game for 8 mil. Sure they posted it in this topic about mogstation but again, their post mentioned nothing of it except they plan to sell it.

Hey I just want to ask how long did u guys get back your fantasia after used item restoration?

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Originally Posted by flyflyhy

Hey I just want to ask how long did u guys get back your fantasia after used item restoration?

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I was able to get mine in 2 days. Funnily enough, though, my brother is still waiting on his almost 2 and a half weeks after he submitted his ticket. I'm not sure what the setup is; I guess I got lucky? but he only put his ticket in a day after mine. I'm still unsure why I was able to receive my fantasia so quick and he wasn't.

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Originally Posted by Nikita

Even in that case, 1+1 still equals 2. But I do understand simple logic is beyond the capabilities of some.

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Or maybe he/she means we are no one.

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Originally Posted by Heskett

Appreciate that something was said after 3 months, but this is still too vague. Later date? March? July? 2015? Yeah, it's not something to get hopeful over.

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Later date. When it's finalized we will know. It's as simple as that because people complain when a company doesn't make a date they set or push a date back.

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Originally Posted by Rekujen

Relax people, I HIGHLY doubt Square would sell actual in-game armor for money -_- you are causing drama over nothing, please stop.

The Mogstation purchasable items will most likely be cosmetics and character services (fantasia, name change, server transfer)

also, thanks Hvinire for the update, really appreciate it.. would love to see this implemented soon :)

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They did with FFXI, so they have precedence - It just wasn't direct.

I was already waited for 4days and see a lot of people get theirs for almost a mouth

I put in a ticket over two weeks ago for a Fantasia restoration. After about 6 days I asked again and was told my issue was "escalated" and still under investigation. Now after 15 days I was told my request was undergoing review.

I don't even believe them anymore. Why is this so hard?

2 weeks later, and I'm still waiting for a fantasia potion. Each time I check to see how the status of my request is, I'm given some sort of automated service. I feel like I'm going round in circles.

Update: My friend this morning was able to get his fantasia potion after 2 days. I asked what he said in his ticket, and it was almost exactly the same as mine. He said he saw an "Fantasia Item restoration" FAQ at the front of his support menu. Upon closer inspection, I couldn't find this on mine. I even searched for it, and the "Support Team" button appeared. He's EU (I'm NA), so I'm wondering if their requests are handled quicker/differently? Please tell me if I'm reaching here.