Off Topic Discussion Megathread

I brought this up in another thread but the other language forums have this or something similar. I think it's high time we have a generic off-topic thread, this way megathreads such as the male-viera, fem-hroth, etc threads don't get derailed every few pages.

It won't fully prevent it, but if there's a space dedicated for discussions that would otherwise derail dedicated threads, I'm sure that'd help!

(PS I was gonna make this yesterday but. Spectrum internet. 'Nuff said.)

Other Language OT threads!
JP - Chat thread
FR - Free Talk
DE - Off Topic

I wasn't aware that the other language forums had something along these lines. That's neat and I fully support the effort to have one of our own over here!

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Originally Posted by Theodric

I wasn't aware that the other language forums had something along these lines. That's neat and I fully support the effort to have one of our own over here!

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Well, I am pretty sure off-topic discussion in FFXIV general is against the forum guidelines, so that may be why, but I digress.

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Originally Posted by SturmChurro

Well, I am pretty sure off-topic discussion in FFXIV general is against the forum guidelines, so that may be why, but I digress.

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I read the rules, sounds like they mean derailing but worded it weirdly. TBH if they delete this thread then you have your answer, but for now it’s a good place to consolidate lively discussions that would otherwise derail other topics.

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Originally Posted by MilkieTea

I read the rules, sounds like they mean derailing but worded it weirdly. TBH if they delete this thread then you have your answer, but for now it’s a good place to consolidate lively discussions that would otherwise derail other topics.

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Well, I am pretty sure it says so right here:

https://support.na.square-enix.com/r...la=1&tag=forum

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• Posting content that deviates from topics concerning FINAL FANTASY XIV.

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I guess we'll see how things go. On the official forums for other games that I play, such threads are typically tolerated because they're a good way at building a sense of community among the regular posters as well as a place for new posters to show up and feel part of something.

I'd even be inclined to suggest that this thread would be a good place for our community representatives to show up and engage with us! :)

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Posting content that deviates from topics concerning FINAL FANTASY XIV.

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Wait... so then, how would I use a thread like this?

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Originally Posted by Theodric

I guess we'll see how things go. On the official forums for other games that I play, such threads are typically tolerated because they're a good way at building a sense of community among the regular posters as well as a place for new posters to show up and feel part of something.

I'd even be inclined to suggest that this thread would be a good place for our community representatives to show up and engage with us! :)

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This! Also, by Off topic I mean, like, stuff that would normally derail other topics. So off topic but remaining XIV related. I'll edit my post to make that clearer.

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Originally Posted by MilkieTea

This! Also, by Off topic I mean, like, stuff that would normally derail other topics. So off topic but remaining XIV related. I'll edit my post to make that clearer.

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Unfortunately, I think that is against the rules as well, cited here:

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...-Discussion%21

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• When you create a new thread, please do not mix multiple unrelated topics into a single thread. Instead, please create an individual thread based on each topic.

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Originally Posted by ItMe

Wait... so then, how would I use a thread like this?

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According to the english forum (NA/UK) guidelines we shouldn't be! In fact, the whole thread (and all the posts therein) should be deleted!

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Originally Posted by SturmChurro

Unfortunately, I think that is against the rules as well, cited here:

https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...-Discussion%21

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Like I said, they'll kill the thread if it's not something they condone, but TBH considering DE, FR, and JP forums have threads thousands of pages long for the same kind of discussion, I'm not sure it's something they think is actually against the rules. But like I said, if they don't want this here they'll kill the thread.