With all the work that Yoshi-P and his crew are putting into FFXIV, I'm kind of concerned about the lack of retail presence for the game.
It seems that fewer and fewer retailers are stocking FFXIV. When they get this game to they point they feel they can start charging, have they thought about how people are going to get the game in the first place?
Square-Enix needs to make this game downloadable. Charge the regular retail directly from the Lodestone, and start to get this game back in circulation when it's ready to be.
Make the FFXIV Client Downloadable
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06-21-2011, 06:08 PMBalbanesMake the FFXIV Client Downloadable
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06-21-2011, 07:09 PMAdol
It would be nice to see them put up a downloadable version of the client at some point in the future.
It would also be good for people who need to do a fresh install but either have lost or damaged their disc. We have serial keys so I don't see why this should be a problem. -
06-21-2011, 07:11 PMJynx
I would imagine them launching a direct download of the client alongside the PS3 release.
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06-21-2011, 09:12 PMMyKotoShiThe key point is the fact that it can't be free to download yet. And I support the idea but FFXIV has contributed to a financial plummet to Square Enix's infrastructure. A great idea, as it reduces physical product development. So whether SE decides to not lower the price with the download option earns them more money for each individual purchase.Quote:
Originally Posted by Balbanes
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06-21-2011, 09:53 PMIlean
Agree 200%.
Bandwidth is so cheap these days. -
06-21-2011, 10:18 PMRoughgalaxy
this is clearly the way to go, physical copies of a game cost big money to press and distribute where as digital distribution is effectively free save for data charges and a mix between static client download and p2p can heavily negate that cost.
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06-21-2011, 10:40 PMBlitz0309
Why not just have steam get a hold of it?
Though saying "we're looking into it" doesn't really count as work. -
06-22-2011, 12:18 AMEekiki
Absolutely agree. Also agree with making the game available on Steam.
Especially since Steam now offers support for F2P games. Might as well give away the game client for free since no one's buying it.
MIND YOU, I am not suggesting FFXIV go F2P permanently. I'm saying that for the moment the game is technically F2P, and will be for the foreseeable future. Might as well treat it as such. -
06-22-2011, 12:23 AMsyntaxlies
i dont think SE wants allot of people to buy the game right now. We are essentially long term beta testers. The more people that pay good money for this game in its current state mean more disappointed FF fans. I believe that after they have it to a standard were they can charge people there will be a big marketing push. So will most likely go along with the ps3 launch. Having the ps3 launch will force reviews to re-review the game hopefully scoring higher then the 3/10-4/10 that it scores now no matter what source you looks at. Thats my opinion and if i was a savvy business person that's what i would do, but im not so who knows.
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06-22-2011, 12:30 AMEekikiWait, what? SE doesn't want people to give them money?Quote:
Originally Posted by syntaxlies
Even following what you're saying, you have to consider this. If SE, today, were to start charging a monthly subscription fee, there would be some people that would pay it and continue playing. Yes, it's safe to say a lot (probably most) would not, but there are some people that are willing to pay for this on a regular basis.
Logic would then dictate that more people playing would mean more subscriptions. Any way you look at it, it's in SE's best interest to distribute the game as much as possible. -
06-22-2011, 12:34 AMJaide
They can't even provide direct download options for a 300mb patch. How would they be able to support a full client download? They would have to partner with another service to make this available.
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06-22-2011, 12:40 AMBlitz0309They would piss more people off paying for a game that isn't worth the money. It would get worse of a rep than it already has, and it would fail faster than it already is. Hell, if they said i could send back my CE for a refund i'd do it. Maybe try again in 2 years.Quote:
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06-22-2011, 01:51 AMsyntaxlies
If SE wanted to sell the game now they would be charging us cause thats were the real money is, subscriptions. I personally dont think they would want to push potential players away by telling them this game is awesome now and they should buy it immediately. Thats just crazy talk to think otherwise, they know they dont have a finished product so why would they market it.
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06-22-2011, 04:59 AMMyKotoShi
I give FFXIV a 7/10
I give FFXI a 4/10
I give WoW a -1/10
I give SE a 11/10
I give my review judgment a 2/10...
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06-22-2011, 05:04 AMAdolIn what way does this add to the discussion of a downloadable client..?Quote:
Originally Posted by MyKotoShi
I do agree with your review judgement score, though.
I'm guessing you posted in the wrong thread by accident. -
06-22-2011, 06:10 AM_C-a-e-r-i-t-h_
Steam (and other DD services) charges something like 30%. F2P games on Steam are also all cash store games that give Valve a percentage off in-game puchases. Either way, Steam doesn't work for free.
I agree that the client should be available for download. By the time of the PS3 release it'll be patched all to hell, so a fresh install would work more optimally, and it's a way to support their subscribers who bought a copy of the game with a broken install disc. -
06-22-2011, 07:40 AMsyntaxlieswhy so serious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adol