Nice use of DOTA/Warcraft 3 picture to symbolize WoW. no sarcasm, just plain dumb on your part, couldn't even get the right game.Quote:
Originally Posted by AsterBarnivere
Cartoony art style, hell no we won't go
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10-01-2011, 10:51 AMXmbei
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10-01-2011, 10:53 AMXxOstiaxXHe was being sarcastic you idiotQuote:
Originally Posted by Xmbei
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10-01-2011, 11:05 AMXmbei
yes I read the sarcasm, I was stating use an actual wow picture, not one from DOTA/Warcraft 3. lol how is that being an idiot? The photo for the WoW comparasion wasn't even WoW.
while he used an XI photo for the XI comparison. That was what I was calling dumb not the words. -
10-01-2011, 12:26 PMSilvertearRenThe problem is that some of these complainers want fancy stylized shit, and have only played World of Warcraft or a Korean MMO and only know those things and have no frame of reference to use when they criticize FFXIV in a proper context.Quote:
Originally Posted by Onidemon
My personal opinion is that things should stay on-theme for FFXIV's setting - keep it fantasy, but don't go outside the bounds of "middle to low fantasy" realism when it comes to armor and equipment design. Rare exceptions can be made for certain pieces of equipment based on their rarity or lore.
For example, some swords might be exorbitantly designed and excessively shiny, but that would have to match the lore behind it, rather than just as some stupid reward.
So let's do a pretend scenario for a minute. Let's pretend that Ishgard finally opens up, but the expansion casts the storyline as Ishgard being under a secret Imperial occupation. When you finally defeat the leader of that occupation, you receive his weapon.
Now, if the leader happened to be the Emperor or an Ascian, or even a low-ranking Legatus, their weapon would probably be designed somewhat outside the norms for Eorzean weaponry. (Case in point, Gunlance and Gunblade) But instead, for this scenario it would be a very fancifully crafted and enchanted weapon that has a very artistic flair to it reminiscent of some weapons from Lineage 2 or AION. The reason for this sword's design would be because it was "purported to have been blessed by the Twelve" and because of said blessing, the weapon took on a unique, heavenly form.
And so on.
The Ifrit weapons just come off as a cheap carrot on a stick for getting us to do the Ifrit fight, and horribly designed ones, at that.
Get my drift? -
10-01-2011, 12:31 PMLinkurrraGotta support my fellow Vanille fans! lol She was annoyingly peppy. But I liked her style!Quote:
Originally Posted by Konachibi
The animal fur, skins and beads were nice. Though I would think a Gridanian may abhore your fashion. Or at least spend weeks in meditation trying to appease the Greenwrath that would be caused by her outfit! lol -
10-01-2011, 12:39 PMDreamer
A picture is worth a thousand words: http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy...FantasyXIV.jpg
I don't want cartoony, but I do would like a strong Final Fantasy flavor to remain with the art direction. -
10-01-2011, 04:40 PMKonachibiHey now! The first thing I noticed about Vanille was she had the same attitude as me, a happy, care-free, "Do it or don't do, don't sit around thinking about it" personality. Are you saying I'm annoying? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Linkurrra
*rhetorical question* ;) -
10-01-2011, 05:50 PMSynapseVanille is a jailbait lol, i remember i had people run into my room curiously everytime she summoned or use an attack.Quote:
Originally Posted by Konachibi
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10-01-2011, 06:12 PMKonachibihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZex5lXYWrMQuote:
Originally Posted by Synapse
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10-01-2011, 10:16 PMNabiri
I thought most of the Ifrit weapons looked overly bulky and hard to even wield. >.>
The bow is so.. faaaat... O.o; How is it even practical? XD If the top were only a little thinner, less heavy looking, it might look really cool.
I DO like the lance, axe, and staff though. Those looked amazing. Especially that axe!
The rest though.. I wouldn't bother getting them even if I had the job leveled. XD Even if it was the best weapon in the game for a long time. No thanks.
I don't want my characters looking ridiculous.
Unless the sizes (thickness mainly) of the CON, PGL, ARC, and possibly GLA weapons are decreased a bit, I'll wait for better weapons.
^^; If they're not, I'll try not to look at them. XD They just look silly to me.
I actually love the weapon designs and that they glow and such. Really like the fantasy look and that they seem to come right from Ifrit's body.. But if only they weren't so fat. lol -
10-02-2011, 02:18 AMTyro
I'm LNC and GLA, and I really want those weapons, look awesome... Maybe I disagree with the design for the PUG weapon, but come on! Don't complaint about it, don't like it, don't use it!
You should care for stats, not looks... I remember in FFXI the Republic Subligar was great for lvl 30-40s... It was a subligar -_- looked awuful on a Galka, and male Elvaans and Humes, BUT, i was the best piece of gear for some levels, so ppl had to used it. -
10-02-2011, 02:38 AMIrondudeI love this picture. This is what i was thinking. It follows one sophisticated looking style while clearly defining the classes/jobs. This is the game I want.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
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10-02-2011, 02:51 AMBetelgeuzahBehold... the new FFXIV:Quote:
Originally Posted by Irondude
http://images.wikia.com/gw/images/9/...oncept_art.jpg
DRAGON HEADS AS SHOULDER PADS
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10-02-2011, 02:52 AMJynx
You know when looking at the weapons they just appear to be a tad "Blunt" and "Oversized" I can't imagine being able to even cut anything with that sword.
I think the design would have went over better if the items were a bit more "Sleek" they just seem way too big for their own good. -
10-02-2011, 02:55 AMHollandYou know that kinda looks nice! =OQuote:
Originally Posted by Betelgeuzah
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10-02-2011, 02:57 AMBetelgeuzah
The glowing red eyes on those dragon gloves?
The skulls on the breastplate perhaps? -
10-02-2011, 02:58 AMDreamerI hope not. That picture looks ridiculous.Quote:
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10-02-2011, 02:58 AMFiron
This is why i hate 70% of the games that come out now cause people don't want games to be creative but bland and realistic all the fucking time. I need more Fantasy in games not Real life i already live there...
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10-02-2011, 02:59 AMBetelgeuzahThese ifrit weapons are the epitome of bland and uninspired.Quote:
Originally Posted by Firon
Anyone can overdesign an armor or a weapon. You don't need an artist for that. Pick some 5 year old from the street to do it.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/images/th...de_female).jpg
WOWZAH -
10-02-2011, 03:20 AMLaughlyn
meh really, the design is cool, easily to see where they came from.
Sword, Bow & Spear look kinda cumbersome thou, could use some rescaling.
Other than that, wand & staff looks really cool.
Cant wait for the real deal when they start charging for the game, where we might get
some more quality stuff, thats usually how it is.
Who would wanna go to work & not get payed?
Not me thats for sure, so... ya... keep it up Dev Team, you're almost there.
(Much of a montly fee, id guess would get things rolling like a normal mmo.)
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10-02-2011, 03:22 AMPyrix
Bow is borderline retarded in design. I mean really. LOWER THE BULK A BIT WOULD YA?
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10-02-2011, 03:24 AMLaughlynMaybe if they actually got payed a montly fee, closed the forum we might get some real stuff like other mmo's?Quote:
Originally Posted by Betelgeuzah
The Dev Team & Yoshi-P certainly earned it, they turned the game around from utter crap to playeable now. -
10-02-2011, 11:26 AMXxOstiaxXTell that to the other 600k who left and never looked backQuote:
Originally Posted by Laughlyn
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10-02-2011, 03:25 PMMissionman
my main is archer. i said HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL no to that bow. ><
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10-02-2011, 06:36 PMTakinagi
The bow is a little bit too big, but it will stand out when you are standing around town which will make it cool. No one has seen it in action yet so I think its too early to judge the weapons yet.
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10-02-2011, 10:09 PMunnameduser
Weapons are lame looking. Lets get something that is designed for a non toddler please...
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10-03-2011, 12:50 AMGreatLeviathan
oh pls don't make FFXIV as ugly as wow.. please don't... Wow is so ugly i wouldnt even play it if they payed me..
I love FFXIV already the way it is now. And it only improves extreme every month.
NO disney kind of game like wow that looks like a cheap cartoon made buy a guy in a dumpster..
We want nice graphics not a graphic like that pic.... It's beyond ugly. -
10-03-2011, 12:51 AMGreatLeviathanI am archer too and i love the bow :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Missionman
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10-03-2011, 03:27 AMAsterBarnivere
The ARCH's weapon looks like a blunt weapon if you ask me, like a giant....... club.
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10-03-2011, 03:33 AMGramulYou can be creative and still be realistic and natural.Quote:
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Would you say Lord of the Rings doesn't look fantasy enough? Because there's more than one way to put boots on a cat.
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10-03-2011, 04:01 AMAnapingofness
I can see where the thread starter is going with this and I wholeheartedly agree.
While the gear and weapons should look functional I don't want it to copy realism to a tee. This is a video game, a fantasy one at that. It is alright to take liberties with design so as long as it fits the FF14 style.
Most importantly, I'd like to see a good use of color. Color can make or break an image, a sculpture, even a game. However, properly used color can enrich it.
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10-03-2011, 04:03 AMAnapingofnessClosing the forum is the absolutely worst idea I've ever heard. What got SE into this mess is the lack of communication with the player base. If anything they need to increase the amount of communication.Quote:
Originally Posted by Laughlyn
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10-03-2011, 06:44 AMCichy
For once the game gets items that aren't a reskin of previous ones and this is how people react. Next time they just going to recolor old stuff as they usually do and slap rank 50 on it. I swear every time I read these forums more of my brain cells die than if I poured acid on my naked brain.
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10-03-2011, 09:42 AMLinkurrra
I gear ya Cichy. I understand that some ppl want this game to succeed and want to share their opinions.
But ppl are getting so Emo and moody over the most trivial if things.
To be honest it is like some members claim that there is a problem with everything just so they can say " See I told you so, they changed it, because of my recommendation!"
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10-03-2011, 12:54 PMCichy
Focus the hate on things that need to be fixed like party search and chat options.