Additional Mounts Coming... Proof (in this pudding)

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Originally Posted by Rukkirii

We asked Yoshida about the reasoning behind making the goobbue mount so easy to obtain. Here are a few of his reasons for this decision:

• The mount is only available for a limited time
• Players that only play as Disciples of the Land and Hand were taken into consideration
• While it's easy for veteran players to obtain, we also considered new players that would want to start playing because they can receive a goobbue

Yoshida also mentioned that future mounts won't be so easy to obtain, so prepare yourselves! Another thing to pay attention to is what our friend the Wandering Minstrel actually says about it when you obtain it. :)

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Rukkirii knows all; tells all quote - Ya buddy Ya buddy

http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws....nal/335102.jpg

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...dx7cIW6doLSpxQ

Yeeeaaah, not.

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Originally Posted by nibelunc

Yeeeaaah, not.

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Hey Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager.

I want a Doblyn mount named Tanaka.

Future mounts will require players to talk to 2 NPCS in Ul'dah. Also you will need to trade 5 moko grass to finish the quest.

Okay, we will get different mounts anyway. I want a Fat Chocobo.
http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy...hoco_Bocle.png

Edit: Oh damn, sorry its from FF, okay I want a cookie monster then.

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Originally Posted by BruceyBruceyBangBang

I want a Doblyn mount named Tanaka.

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I want a Donkey...

Your sig hurts my eyes because I don't understand what he is saying at all.

I want a (giant) Cactuar mount and I will call it Kohei

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While it's easy for veteran players to obtain, we also considered new players that would want to start playing because they can receive a goobbue

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In other words:

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Originally Posted by Fated

Your sig hurts my eyes because I don't understand what he is saying at all.

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It was another classic FFXIV forum post. Someone arguing they were over charged, 100 people told them they weren't, spent time calling support, found out they were an moron, we all laughed. Good times, good times.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

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What do all these have in common?

Failed niche MMOs that nobody plays!

Oh wait.

yep, it's a sad day.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

In other words:
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Define - Incentive
in·cen·tive/inˈsentiv/
Noun:
A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something: "incentive to conserve".
A payment or concession to stimulate greater output or investment: "tax incentives for investing".

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

yep, it's a sad day.

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This. SE makes me sick. I miss the old days.
"Oh we want to become the most successful game developer. Lets make a few action games, a few spin offs and neglect the series that made us successful." - works well.

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Originally Posted by RemVye

Define - Incentive
in·cen·tive/inˈsentiv/
Noun:
A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something: "incentive to conserve".

A payment or concession to stimulate greater output or investment: "tax incentives for investing".

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While you're at it, you might try looking up these words:

• Pedestrian
• Hackneyed
• Insipid

And hey, when it comes to incentive, what's better than:
http://cache.jezebel.com/assets/imag...09/07/lord.jpg

please leave and take the old days with you.

SE makes me healthy, i look forward to the new days.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

While you're at it, you might try looking up these words:

• Pedestrian
• Hackneyed
• Insipid

And hey, when it comes to incentive, what's better than:
http://cache.jezebel.com/assets/imag...09/07/lord.jpg

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Define insipid
in·sip·id/inˈsipid/
Adjective:
Lacking flavor: "insipid coffee".
Lacking vigor or interest: "insipid, shallow books"

Define Hackneyed
hack·neyed/ˈhaknēd/
Adjective:
(of a phrase or idea) Lacking significance through having been overused


pe·des·tri·an/pəˈdestrēən/
Adjective:
Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.


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What's funny is those three words express your opinion... while incentive is fact. Curious, yes quite, yes... very.

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Originally Posted by ninesunz

please leave and take the old days with you.

SE makes me healthy, i look forward to the new days.

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Good for you, you want my gil?

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Originally Posted by nibelunc

Good for you, you want my gil?

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I'll take your gil... my Goobbue has a large appetite. It's hard to keep him full.

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Originally Posted by RemVye

I'll take your gil... my Goobbue has a large appetite. It's hard to keep him full.

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xD a lot of fun in forums today.

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What's funny is those three words express your opinion...

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...of this current 'mount giveaway' direction in ffxiv? Yes they do. And I'd add short-sighted to the list as well.

They are concepts I would like this game to avoid in general. Consider them a measuring stick when evaluating what incentives you should steer clear of when promoting this game.

But some people could care less I suppose.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

...of this current 'mount giveaway' direction in ffxiv? Yes they do. And I'd add short-sighted to the list as well.

They are concepts I would like this game to avoid in general. Consider them a measuring stick when evaluating what incentives you should steer clear of when promoting this game.

But some people could care less I suppose.

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You mean when promoting a game that has a lot of work and changes ahead of it and they could use extra money to fund?

"Come get an exclusive mount" VS. "Come play this game, but don't get used to it... it's going to completely change"


Now at 2.0 I'd hope (keyword hope) they use things like "Completely overhauled Battle System, Completely overhauled Map design, Completely Overhauled <insert everything here>, Brand New <end game content here>"

But right now... a free goobbue and trying to attract 'collectors' is what they are going for.


Your sight is short, imo.

I remember the old days. Everyone can do anything but no one knowing what they should do in a party. Hey let's rank up on coblyns from 1 to 50. Why does my Flare do the same damage as my Fire 2? Sure do like having to go into active stance as a mage. You like crafting, try making all these parts first! Ring a bell.

And FFXIV is a niche MMO right now. Goobues or not. I seriously doubt mounts will be the downfall of FFXIV.

To OP, does that mean we get to ride Puddings?

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Originally Posted by nibelunc

Okay, we will get different mounts anyway. I want a Fat Chocobo.
http://images.wikia.com/finalfantasy...hoco_Bocle.png

Edit: Oh damn, sorry its from FF, okay I want a cookie monster then.

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Goobbue (which to many peoples surprise is an FF creation) that can in fact walk around on it's own two legs or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Wf-...eature=related .....yes i wonder which would be more ridiculous, then comes the clipping issues with the bocos head going through the floor.

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Originally Posted by RemVye

You mean when promoting a game that has a lot of work and changes ahead of it and they could use extra money to fund?

"Come get an exclusive mount" VS. "Come play this game, but don't get used to it... it's going to completely change"


Now at 2.0 I'd hope (keyword hope) they use things like "Completely overhauled Battle System, Completely overhauled Map design, Completely Overhauled <insert everything here>, Brand New <end game content here>"

But right now... a free goobbue and trying to attract 'collectors' is what they are going for.


Your sight is short, imo.

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Hardly

I have standards. I want this to be a FF MMO. Its the primary reason I (and many others) purchased the game.

Suppose the devs decided to add the following to ver 2.0:

• Open-World PvP
• Giant breasts (DD+) and stripper outfits
• Blood sprays
• Flying mounts (eg Griffons) instead of airships
• Unconventional FF player races - eg devi-lpeople, bears, Argonians, etc..
• Horse mounts

Would you find any of it non-thematic? Or would you just rubber-stamp it all because it sounds 'fun'?

I'm curious.

They should make a fat Chocobo as dat File so I can exchange my Goobbue xD. I really like the game but I dont want to see it turning into a dumb toon game. Thats the only thing I am worried about.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

Hardly

I have standards. I want this to be a FF MMO.

What if the devs decided to add any of the following to ver 2.0:

• Open-World PvP
• Giant breasts and skimpy outfits
• Blood sprays
• Flying mounts (eg Griffons) instead of airships
• Unconventional FF races - eg Devil people, bears, dragon hybrids, etc..

Would you find any of it non-thematic or would you just rubber-stamp it all because it sounds 'fun'?

I'm curious.

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Okay, okay. I was on board with you for most of this debate, up til here. While I don't like the general direction FFXIV has taken (goobbue mounts, moogle weapons) because there's not a lot of substantial or story-centric content, many of the things you just mentioned do have precedents in FF and wouldn't break the game.

Dragon hybrid?
Gria - http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Gria
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__...aGeomancer.jpg


Big breasts and skimpy outfits?
Viera - http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Viera
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...andomViera.jpg

Fairies - http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/F...l_Fantasy_III)



And you really can't make a point about "Open World PvP" because only one other game from the FF series was MMO. For many of the series' games, you were definitely pitted against many more humanoids than in FFXI.

That said, I absolutely DO NOT want flying mounts, besides airships, and would prefer no blood splatter.

EDIT: In the Viera pic.. is it just me, or is that Bangaa checking out her "big breasts?" o.0

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Originally Posted by RemVye

Rukkirii knows all; tells all quote - Ya buddy Ya buddy

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I am ok with this as long as I don't hop on it and it takes up 80% of the screen.

@Mychael

Gria are humanoid with some dragon trimmings.. I was referring to something akin to Argonians from Skyrim

Again, referring to Double D's. Viera don't even come close.

Also, who said anything about faeries?

I'll edit my post to clear it up.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

Gria are humanoid with some dragon trimmings.. I was referring to something akin to Argonians from Skyrim

Again, referring to Double D's. Viera don't even come close.

Also, who said anything about faeries?

I'll edit my post to clear it up.

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Thanks--but I was just pointing out that while I think Yoshi did mention something dragon-related when talking about new races, it will probably look more Gria-like than Argonian. I also doubt that SE would ever add breasts larger than some of the Viera. I could have probably found bigger within the series, but I don't think a Japanese-made RPG will ever have anything quite so large as a Double-D. And I used fairies as another example of scantily clad characters early in the series.

EDIT: Even going with the Argonian-like theory, there are Bangaa, Hypello, Garif, and many other less-scaly anthropomorphic creatures that could probably make Argonians seem normal in XIV.

However, I don't know how they'd work into the storyline at this point, until an expansion pack. And then you have the same "WE DON'T WANT TO RE-ROLL!" issue that came up from Male Miqo'te/Female Roegadyn. So really, I don't think they're something to worry about.

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Originally Posted by nibelunc

This. SE makes me sick. I miss the old days.
"Oh we want to become the most successful game developer. Lets make a few action games, a few spin offs and neglect the series that made us successful." - works well.

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If SE makes you so sick then, why don't you stop playing their games. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Mychael

EDIT: In the Viera pic.. is it just me, or is that Bangaa checking out her "big breasts?" o.0

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Disregard this post

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Originally Posted by Bowen

If SE makes you so sick then, why don't you stop playing their games. :rolleyes:

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Because I like FFXIV and there is still hope left :) would not play the game or post here if not. And FF is my favourite game series.

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Originally Posted by Zantetsuken

@Mychael

Gria are humanoid with some dragon trimmings.. I was referring to something akin to Argonians from Skyrim

Again, referring to Double D's. Viera don't even come close.

Also, who said anything about faeries?

I'll edit my post to clear it up.

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So, your going to completely disregard both Tifa AND Lulu?

I got what you are all saying... Fairies... big breast... I'll lay this one on the dev's desk first thing in the morning.

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Originally Posted by Mychael

EDIT: In the Viera pic.. is it just me, or is that Bangaa checking out her "big breasts?" o.0

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Hey, Thats a Seeq not a Bangaa.

This a question that no one here has really answered "why in a new FF games is SE only allowed to put in things from old FF games?"

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Originally Posted by akisato

This a question that no one here has really answered "why in a new FF games is SE only allowed to put in things from old FF games?"

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They can do whatever they want but, certain people believe that everything has to be just so or else the game is a failure.

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Originally Posted by Bowen

They can do whatever they want but, certain people believe that everything has to be just so or else the game is a failure.

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yeah it seem they believe that it must be FF11 or it's dead.