Letter from the Producer, XIV (07/20/2011)

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

The translator added that reference. There is no mention of ponies, rainbows, or the word 'derp' in Yoshida's original Japanese letter.

Personally, I'd rather they would keep the translation as close as possible. These embellishments come off as cheesy and pedestrian IMHO.

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The probably put these statements in because of the cultural differances between Japan and the west, they probably want it to be more relatable for everyone

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Originally Posted by Malakhim

I'm sure you meant to say "equestrian".

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I admit it. I lol'ed >.>

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Originally Posted by Kafeen

I was (partially) disappointed after clicking the image. When it said

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click on the screenshot to see an alternate-gender version.

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I was expecting a female Roegadyn. :(

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I was expecting this too, with the way it is worded. :( Curse you English language!

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Originally Posted by Shikaree

I was expecting this too, with the way it is worded. :( Curse you English language!

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haha me too!
though i am happy to see actual bikinis in game, i seriously thought SE would have taken a much more conservative approach to it.

Now bring on the maid & school uniforms...

WOW >.<
OK Im a girl and even I was surprised at the LACK of uh.... breast..size on the swimsuits.
The human girl could almost pass as a nice looking tranny who hasnt gotten any breast implants yet.

The average bra size is 1-2 sizes smaller/bigger in japan vs U.S. (ex. U.S. B-cup is a JP D-cup) and any bra you ever look upon has a huge (i mean huge) pad inside to 'lift up' cleavage. (This is something i found out in college i was attending in japan)

Considering this game is internationally played, it would have been nice if they made 'body sizes' also a 'pleasantly average healthy' body >_<

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Originally Posted by Deceptistar

WOW >.<
OK Im a girl and even I was surprised at the LACK of uh.... breast..size on the swimsuits.

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We will have Cameltoe on Elvaan females.. Thats good enough. XD

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Originally Posted by Deceptistar

WOW >.<
OK Im a girl and even I was surprised at the LACK of uh.... breast..size on the swimsuits.
The human girl could almost pass as a nice looking tranny who hasnt gotten any breast implants yet.

The average bra size is 1-2 sizes smaller/bigger in japan vs U.S. (ex. U.S. B-cup is a JP D-cup) and any bra you ever look upon has a huge (i mean huge) pad inside to 'lift up' cleavage. (This is something i found out in college i was attending in japan)

Considering this game is internationally played, it would have been nice if they made 'body sizes' also a 'pleasantly average healthy' body >_<

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Since we bringing real world logic into this, I will bring some real world logic into this, too. Breasts are basically fat, and our characters are active, we go on for days and days (in game) without even resting, thus, the fat is being burned and so your breasts are small. This is why really athletic woman tend to have smaller breasts.

Haha, this thread has become an educational read on breasts! How delightful!

How did a girl bring up the subject of boobs in a male dominant game forum?

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Originally Posted by Victor

Haha, this thread has become an educational read on breasts! How delightful!

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:o Maybe you could pitch in and give us some information on why males in this game have super small bulges!!!!

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Originally Posted by Nikita

Since we bringing real world logic into this, I will bring some real world logic into this, too. Breasts are basically fat, and our characters are active, we go on for days and days (in game) without even resting, thus, the fat is being burned and so your breasts are small. This is why really athletic woman tend to have smaller breasts.

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Life is very educational!

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Originally Posted by Dreadnought

haha me too!
though i am happy to see actual bikinis in game, i seriously thought SE would have taken a much more conservative approach to it.

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Have you seen our Producer/Director??

Conservative isn't on the list of words that comes to mind looking at him.

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Originally Posted by Malakhim

Life is very educational!

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People are swimming for extended periods of time without scuba gear over there! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Go get em.

BOOBIES!

it had to be done...

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Originally Posted by Nikita

People are swimming for extended periods of time without scuba gear over there! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Go get em.

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Ahem ... Hot Miqot'e Female ... good evening. As a duly designated representative of the City, County and State of New York, I order you to cease any and all scantily clad activity and return forthwith to your MMORPG of origin or to the nearest convenient fanboy fantasy.

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Just what you said reminded me of Ghostbusters. Sorry. :p

Everything the producer said fell on deaf ears...eyes with swimsuits mentioned!

But as vague as usual. I guess they don't want to spoil 1.18 even as close as it is.

Well it comes out tomorrow >.> they need to give a change log sooner or later.

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Originally Posted by Eldaena

lol I don't think the letter said much at all other than reiterating several things we were already aware of and introducing an event.

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I agree he didnt really say anything at all that hasnt already been said, also I thought the update was tomorrow? 7/21/11

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Originally Posted by VeranRamaden

By the way, did anyone notice his My Little Pony reference? lol

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No. I don't watch My Little Pony.


Also, I thought they'd show us a female Rog. in a bathing suit a well, lol. But really, Yoshi-P just friggin' gets it. It is so refreshing to know he's in charge of this game.

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Originally Posted by Deceptistar

WOW >.<
OK Im a girl and even I was surprised at the LACK of uh.... breast..size on the swimsuits.
The human girl could almost pass as a nice looking tranny who hasnt gotten any breast implants yet.

The average bra size is 1-2 sizes smaller/bigger in japan vs U.S. (ex. U.S. B-cup is a JP D-cup) and any bra you ever look upon has a huge (i mean huge) pad inside to 'lift up' cleavage. (This is something i found out in college i was attending in japan)

Considering this game is internationally played, it would have been nice if they made 'body sizes' also a 'pleasantly average healthy' body >_<

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I have brought your concerns to the JP thread that female players demand more boobies and demanding a reason for boobie shrinkage after wearing bikini's!

(°口°; ) ！！

Before bikini (___) (___)
after bikini (_) (_)

Well I for one enjoy the smaller breast variations of the Japanese women, and quite happy SE has reflected that in both XI and XIV. Granted though, they could be just slightly bigger, but at least they're not these or these or even these disgusting monstrosities...

Yeah, I suppose linking a nudie pic prolly wasn't a good idea, but anyway...fixed! {might wanna edit the quote now}

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Originally Posted by Khalus

Well I for one enjoy the smaller breast variations of the Japanese women, and quite happy SE has reflected that in both XI and XIV. Granted though, they could be just slightly bigger, but at least they're not these or these or even these disgusting monstrosities...

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wow those breasts are pretty terrible :/
that background in the last pic is quite nice though.... kinda how i felt the black shroud should look like.

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Originally Posted by Nikita

Since we bringing real world logic into this, I will bring some real world logic into this, too. Breasts are basically fat, and our characters are active, we go on for days and days (in game) without even resting, thus, the fat is being burned and so your breasts are small. This is why really athletic woman tend to have smaller breasts.

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well i draw alot and use alot of athlete model pics for reference >.> if that real world logic where correct, it would also have to apply to the arms (upper arms especially), thighs, calves AND buttocks. They would look 'sinew-y' as well, but they are not. So it looks a bit off

I don't think I saw it in this thread, but this is Yoshi-P's XIV lettwr!!!

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You know, FFXIV, XIV letter?

*waits eagerly for the... oh wait there was a roegadyn man suit whoo hoooo!!!*

My Highlander is going to look so good in his bathing suit. Now if only we could actually swim...

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Originally Posted by Jinrya-Geki

... ... ... ... ... Where's the Elezen female swimsuit model D:

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You naughty naughty lala-Wiz you!

Noomy no good anymore huh? :mad:

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Originally Posted by alexi14

but there is no way even my father would let me wear a bikini like that "in real life"!

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This just made me lol hard. I hope you're under say 15. And the "Even" is out of place, if any guy wouldn't let you wear a bikini it would be your dad. Kinda makes it sound like your dad is a perv with the "Even". You know, like, "Even my dad, who does naughty things to me wouldn't let me" just sayin.

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Originally Posted by Synfrag

This just made me lol hard. I hope you're under say 15. And the "Even" is out of place, if any guy wouldn't let you wear a bikini it would be your dad. Kinda makes it sound like your dad is a perv with the "Even". You know, like, "Even my dad, who does naughty things to me wouldn't let me" just sayin.

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Well some people value that type of decency. No need to wail on people for having different life perspectives.

Not like like I care what anyone wears, though.

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Originally Posted by Deceptistar

well i draw alot and use alot of athlete model pics for reference >.> if that real world logic where correct, it would also have to apply to the arms (upper arms especially), thighs, calves AND buttocks. They would look 'sinew-y' as well, but they are not. So it looks a bit off

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Well there was that one tennis player who had to get a breast reduction...it probably still varies from person to person.

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Originally Posted by MattyWS

Well it comes out tomorrow >.> they need to give a change log sooner or later.

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Change log will most likely be posted early tomorrow or right after the patch goes up.

I've been wondering for awhile, but is giftforce actually Starcade?

i'm really happy about their stand on Anima teleporting. It's the same concept as outposts in FFXI and I'm thankful for the system, and the convenience.

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Originally Posted by Chocobits

I've been wondering for awhile, but is giftforce actually Starcade?

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God, the writer of that blog takes his games way too seriously.

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Originally Posted by Khalus

Well I for one enjoy the smaller breast variations of the Japanese women, and quite happy SE has reflected that in both XI and XIV. Granted though, they could be just slightly bigger, but at least they're not these or these or even these disgusting monstrosities...

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When I saw those pictures, I could practically hear the mooing and chewing of cud in the background.

I for one actually like having slender, somewhat more athletic-looking female characters (I also like androgynous boys, for that matter <_<; ). However, if some players want to hang a couple of 12 pound sacks of fat on their characters' chests, I wouldn't rain on their parade.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBVNV...eature=related think they'll use this again for the summer event?

I don't think they have the technology for breast implants in Eorzea.

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Originally Posted by giftforce

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Heh, real breast physics with none of that ridiculously over-the-top jiggling and bouncing forever. And of appropriate size in relation to the body shape.

The only characters who need breasts are the Lalafell girls. They have nothing but my utmost sympathy. I was playing for months with people thinking my character was male. With shock, my linkshell-mates would ask... "Wait, why is Hiir dancing like that? What?! She's a GIRL?"

Kinda hard to tell with nothing feminine about her. Poor Hiir.

Yeah... Same with my companion. I thought she is a boy till r46 story mission.