Letter From the Producer Live Part LXXIX - 24 September 2023 - Summary and Discussion

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Originally Posted by Clover_Blake

Thank you for making a summary of everything!
I'm especially eager to see the new Island Sanctuary content.

The new raid armour is a bit meh.

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My prediction for new Island Sanctuary stuff: A new little subzone with a couple new types of materials, a few new animals, a new expansion to the main area that requires the new materials and has maybe another granary and monument slot.

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Originally Posted by Rolder50

My prediction for new Island Sanctuary stuff: A new little subzone with a couple new types of materials, a few new animals, a new expansion to the main area that requires the new materials and has maybe another granary and monument slot.

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I know they've stated they'll probably not update IS anymore after 7.1 or so I think, but if they can pull off ending its last content patch where it just straight up gave you the ability to build a house there, Im pretty sure many people in this community would be singing its praises.

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Originally Posted by Atelier-Bagur

I know they've stated they'll probably not update IS anymore after 7.1 or so I think, but if they can pull off ending its last content patch where it just straight up gave you the ability to build a house there, Im pretty sure many people in this community would be singing its praises.

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If they added instanced housing on the island, it would instantly redeem the whole thing in my eyes. Unfortunately, I don't see that happening.

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Originally Posted by TaleraRistain

They're probably doing that because they've dropped a lot of hints that it's Deryk. Not that he couldn't change his face to come along with us, but I'd do the same if I knew there was fan speculation about that going around.

Toward the Thaliak commentary, I actually think he looks hella sexy in that. But I tend to like Thavnair clothing. I do like that he has a hint of that in the skirt and the pants. Almost like even though they worship the Magus Sisters, he's looking at groups like the mad scientist alchemists and going "Those are my people".

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Heck they even obscure Oschon's face in one of the all of the twelve sceens. He's on the far right when they give a close up of Menphina's face. So yeah they're trying really hard to not make it obvious.

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Originally Posted by SannaR

Heck they even obscure Oschon's face in one of the all of the twelve sceens. He's on the far right when they give a close up of Menphina's face. So yeah they're trying really hard to not make it obvious.

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They want it to be a big reveal. Of course, it is still possible they've massively trolled us and all the hints they've dropped have been a red herring.

"omg a new trail? new dungeon? more MSQ? Hype train booooyssss! SE have done it again seriously wth so hype!".

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Originally Posted by TaleraRistain

They want it to be a big reveal. Of course, it is still possible they've massively trolled us and all the hints they've dropped have been a red herring.

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It'd be one heck of a troll. Remember they tried somewhat poorly to hide Nymeia last time and yet sharp eyed people noticed the telltale signs that she was in some of those sceens. While also trying to hide parts of Nophica.

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Originally Posted by LittleImp

He said SE has met with the event company about it, and that the event company is doing an internal review. I bet at the next event they'll make a big deal out of having some of the best yakisoba they can find haha.

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more than they'll do to address any na/eu concerns anyway. well, hopefully it'll get fixed at least. price kept getting increased as well from what i recall reading, went from like seven or nine hundred yen all the way up to thirteen hundred.

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Originally Posted by SannaR

It'd be one heck of a troll. Remember they tried somewhat poorly to hide Nymeia last time and yet sharp eyed people noticed the telltale signs that she was in some of those sceens. While also trying to hide parts of Nophica.

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And sharp-eyed people have definitely noticed Oschon has the same hair as Deryk, just a different color, lol.

Have they shown the new dungeon gear or is it another undyable recolor again?

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Originally Posted by Allegor

Have they shown the new dungeon gear or is it another undyable recolor again?

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I don't recall seeing any so far, so we can safely assume it's going to be a recolor unfortunately. :(

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Originally Posted by Doragan

I don't recall seeing any so far, so we can safely assume it's going to be a recolor unfortunately. :(

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Yo fellow Hellsguards!

Remember, the Troian sets were not shown in the 6.2 patch previews and they are completely original sets. That was a really nice surprise too, considering they are really good.

Not saying this to get your hopes up, just saying that not being included in the Live Letter doesn't mean it ain't gonna be there.

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Originally Posted by Atelier-Bagur

I know they've stated they'll probably not update IS anymore after 7.1 or so I think, but if they can pull off ending its last content patch where it just straight up gave you the ability to build a house there, Im pretty sure many people in this community would be singing its praises.

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I wouldn't be singing. They've forced us to make a mess of the island, turn it into a factory town rather than a holiday village, and then to be told "here, this is your house location now" would be an insult, not a blessing.

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Originally Posted by Allegor

Have they shown the new dungeon gear or is it another undyable recolor again?

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Originally Posted by Doragan

I don't recall seeing any so far, so we can safely assume it's going to be a recolor unfortunately. :(

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On the contrary, from the pattern of previous expansions' patch dungeons, I would say we can safely expect a new design. Previously it has been a pattern of three originals and two recolours, alternating. This time we got two originals in a row then two recolours in a row, but I still would expect a third original now.

Fkin robes yet again for healers, and the pvp armor is also yet another long cape (which looks like robes from behind).

most of these are stunning. some of these are out of place and some are just "why" but its ffxiv "why" that ive been asking ever since the swine suit.. so its fine really. im happy they are making gear again that looks attractive after the disaster of abyssos wow-catering gear (tho i did work like a slave for those weapons) super hyped to get these in my dressor. also. thalea gear looking great too. didnt like (whats the secend tier even called lmao... to hard to pronounce) < those glams and im happy the new ones look good. :cool:

as for content. i mean theres not much but its nothing less than what we were expecting, tho its more than wede HAD so thats something..


but theres 1 thing that REALLY bothers me..https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F63I2O4W...g&name=900x900https://ms.yugipedia.com//1/13/Summo...e_Monsters.png

zeromas looks like summoned skull XD

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Originally Posted by Teno

Fkin robes yet again for healers, and the pvp armor is also yet another long cape (which looks like robes from behind).

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to be honest with u. while i understand the distate, this is a
* fantasy game > robes are sort of the go to for casters
* final fantasy game > even more so the swing towards robes for casters because its part of there iconic look

theres lots of nice gear out there that u could glam over but with any caster/healer i run i use robes or job gear because everything else looks wierd

as for the long capes, i mean almost ever arour set now has a cape.. thats just how knights in 16th centuary dressed. i want capes to be seperate like OSRS so u can get prestiegous ones, but i think this game was lacking capes for so long that its nice to have them. many sets dont like archfiend which are still stunning sets

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Originally Posted by sindriiisgaming

most of these are stunning. some of these are out of place and some are just "why" but its ffxiv "why" that ive been asking ever since the swine suit.. so its fine really. im happy they are making gear again that looks attractive after the disaster of abyssos wow-catering gear (tho i did work like a slave for those weapons) super hyped to get these in my dressor. also. thalea gear looking great too. didnt like (whats the secend tier even called lmao... to hard to pronounce) < those glams and im happy the new ones look good. :cool:

as for content. i mean theres not much but its nothing less than what we were expecting, tho its more than wede HAD so thats something..


but theres 1 thing that REALLY bothers me..https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F63I2O4W...g&name=900x900https://ms.yugipedia.com//1/13/Summo...e_Monsters.png

zeromas looks like summoned skull XD

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Somehow not the weirdest summoned skull retrain that exists.

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Originally Posted by Theodric

It's disappointing but not surprising that they chose to 'censor' Thaliak...

A rather strange decision given that shirtless athletic men are rather well liked in general and they had no qualms depicting Nophica as being as busty as her original artwork depicted as well as Yoshi-P actively joking about it.

This is what we wanted:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6xSRYjb...jpg&name=large

This is what we're getting:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6xcS1va...jpg&name=large

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HMMM

https://i.imgur.com/3QqSYPj.jpeg

Bit odd they have a similar silhouette, did they steal shiva!ryne's skeleton for him too?

It really doesn’t surprise me

I’m still surprised that shisui male armour still actually exists and that they decided to release the island tanga for men, trends recently have seemed to shift very strongly to giving males long baggy pants for no reason, especially in things like moonfire fairie, when was the last time that gave males a speedo vs females a bikini

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Originally Posted by AurumEnjoyer

HMMM

https://i.imgur.com/3QqSYPj.jpeg

Bit odd they have a similar silhouette, did they steal shiva!ryne's skeleton for him too?

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almost every boss in this game that floats looks like shivas skeleton. shiva savage skeleton was stolen from succubi skeleton back in 1.0

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Originally Posted by sindriiisgaming

almost every boss in this game that floats looks like shivas skeleton. shiva savage skeleton was stolen from succubi skeleton back in 1.0

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Wait until they discover that Mr Special Cells P10 is actually a very large frog model (i think, it has the telltale 'twitch' of the head like the frogs and Omega do, might be a large spider though, which i suppose would make more sense)

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Originally Posted by AurumEnjoyer

HMMM

https://i.imgur.com/3QqSYPj.jpeg

Bit odd they have a similar silhouette, did they steal shiva!ryne's skeleton for him too?

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That SO needs to be a player Glam option!

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Originally Posted by AurumEnjoyer

Bit odd they have a similar silhouette, did they steal shiva!ryne's skeleton for him too?

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It makes a change from Scathach is Omega-F is Penny-whatsit is Galatea is basically every other upright floating female boss.

Look close enough and you'll often find matches. Byregot is Phlegethon, Rhalgr is Innocence, Azeyma is Hydaelyn, Nald'thal is Hades.

I'm fairly certain Azeyma is Tsukuyomi, while Nald'thal might actually be unique? Or otherwise modified to the point it's hard to tell what the rig was originally?

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Originally Posted by ForsakenRoe

Wait until they discover that Mr Special Cells P10 is actually a very large frog model (i think, it has the telltale 'twitch' of the head like the frogs and Omega do, might be a large spider though, which i suppose would make more sense)

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i think its omega actually. its head also twitches. tho its cuter for omega, and its tb is a leg stomping down

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Originally Posted by Tsiron

I'm fairly certain Azeyma is Tsukuyomi, while Nald'thal might actually be unique? Or otherwise modified to the point it's hard to tell what the rig was originally?

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Hmm, I'd have to look at Tsukuyomi again; Azeyma is the one I'm least certain of. But I think that Nald'thal is using Hades' model from the first stage of the fight, at least as a starting point for the model – the central humanoid figure without the giant arms attached.

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Originally Posted by sindriiisgaming

i think its omega actually. its head also twitches. tho its cuter for omega, and its tb is a leg stomping down

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Omega also uses a frog model, as was said in the post you quoted.

Additional gear pictures are doing the rounds.

Thaleia gear
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...XmginWItjc.png

PVP gear, missing one role
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...CrELuEQgnY.png
Blue =
Red = maiming
Yellow =
Pink = fending
Green = scouting
Grey = aiming

https://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/lds/...VBmKmQWigM.jpg
They seem to be using weapons from the Twelve's gearsets.

Why on earth would these even be Role restricted? It's so stupid...

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Originally Posted by Tsiron

Why on earth would these even be Role restricted? It's so stupid...

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And just like that, my excitement for some of those outfits dies. I don't know why they're still insisting on role restrictions outside of AF gear in a game where "glamour is the endgame!"

Right? It's so frustrating...

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Originally Posted by Tsiron

Why on earth would these even be Role restricted? It's so stupid...

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Originally Posted by ForteNightshade

And just like that, my excitement for some of those outfits dies. I don't know why they're still insisting on role restrictions outside of AF gear in a game where "glamour is the endgame!"

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To be fair, we haven't outright been told that they are role restricted, but those are the weapons they can be seen using in the screenshot.

Still, it wouldn't be the first time PVP gear is role-locked despite not being very roley, so I'm not expecting otherwise until we see it.

Both Gear Sets looks ugly. The second one is like the Magitek Attire.

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Originally Posted by ForteNightshade

And just like that, my excitement for some of those outfits dies. I don't know why they're still insisting on role restrictions outside of AF gear in a game where "glamour is the endgame!"

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This is something I definitely agree with!

I mean, when you find yourself in a team that looks like this:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...0405/image.png
you do ultimately realise that the restrictions are redundant!

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Originally Posted by Avatre

And you'll be expected to enjoy it.

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Look, if it means we actually get to interact with Feo Ul more, I'll take it...

Like a couple of the 24 man sets. Tank and hopefully the one on the left is striking.

PvP gear is meh. Hate the style.

What’s their obsession with futuristic/modern outfits lol? I’m guessing it’s going to be Allagan again which calls Allagan fashion into question, since there’s tons of outfits that are supposedly ‘Allagan’ but they’re all entirely different even in concept. I.e Coil’s more high Fantasy robes / armour, High Allagan being mix of fantasy and sci-fi, these new ones.

Plus Summoner’s artifact gear was supposedly worn proudly since it commanded fear and respect, so I’m supposed to believe people were walking around wearing ancient-style robes (with wings) whilst everyone else had these super high tech sci-fi outfits? And the people in the sci-fi outfits were like ‘damn look at that drip!’.

Please SE these fashion faux pas are giving me conniptions

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Originally Posted by Connor

What’s their obsession with futuristic/modern outfits lol? I’m guessing it’s going to be Allagan again which calls Allagan fashion into question, since there’s tons of outfits that are supposedly ‘Allagan’ but they’re all entirely different even in concept. I.e Coil’s more high Fantasy robes / armour, High Allagan being mix of fantasy and sci-fi, these new ones.

Plus Summoner’s artifact gear was supposedly worn proudly since it commanded fear and respect, so I’m supposed to believe people were walking around wearing ancient-style robes (with wings) whilst everyone else had these super high tech sci-fi outfits? And the people in the sci-fi outfits were like ‘damn look at that drip!’.

Please SE these fashion faux pas are giving me conniptions

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It’s pretty embarrassing at this point lol.

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Originally Posted by ForteNightshade

And just like that, my excitement for some of those outfits dies. I don't know why they're still insisting on role restrictions outside of AF gear in a game where "glamour is the endgame!"

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Probably because "glamour is endgame" is a community made concept and not one the devs abide by. Not really much other reason besides that.