Can we get polygamous eternal bonds?

I want to be able to marry more than one friend on my character, is there any hope for this? Maybe as an option (like maybe it could be something everyone involved has to confirm?)
I mean, I have 2 ring slots, not to mention 10 fingers...

Oh boy here we go.

Ultimate got kicked to next year and EW just got delayed 2 weeks.

No, we don't have time for weird requests.

sigh.. Here we go. Get your popcorn everyone.

I'm out of gummy bears! Hold the replies!!!!

I don't think this is that weird. Some of y'all's biases are showing here in a pretty big way. Polyamorous people do exist.

The wonders of civilization.

Eternal bond is based upon the heterosexual one on one bond and one has to carry the damn flowers even if both are makes.

It's pretend -its not really worth anything beyond the mounts :)

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Originally Posted by Bearded

Eternal bond is based upon the heterosexual one on one bond

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Ah, yes, that very heterosexual one on one bond between two catgirls. How could we forget?

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Originally Posted by Katie_Kitty

I don't think this is that weird. Some of y'all's biases are showing here in a pretty big way. Polyamorous people do exist.

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They do. No one is saying polyamorous people are weird.

I'm saying requesting such a feature at a time when actual content is getting pushed back is a weird request.

It's about priorities, not about biases.

All I can think of is the intricate web of teleportation networks this would create.

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Originally Posted by LisSquid

All I can think of is the intricate web of teleportation networks this would create.

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Didn't think about this, but indeed. Brb establishing a waifu network to teleport all the way up the Kugane tower.

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Originally Posted by LisSquid

All I can think of is the intricate web of teleportation networks this would create.

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At least bots wouldnt seem so out of place anymore

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Originally Posted by lezard21

They do. No one is saying polyamorous people are weird.

I'm saying requesting such a feature at a time when actual content is getting pushed back is a weird request.

It's about priorities, not about biases.

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People can request features at any time, spark discussion of the possibility, and if it were to gain enough traction potentially have something worked on when possible. It's not like it'd be a priority even if the development team thought it was a good idea, it'd definitely be on a backburner.

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Originally Posted by lezard21

They do. No one is saying polyamorous people are weird.

I'm saying requesting such a feature at a time when actual content is getting pushed back is a weird request.

It's about priorities, not about biases.

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Pretty normal for people to post about stuff they want. What's not normal is all of the people who immediately came in here acting like it was the most ridiculous suggestion ever, or like the OP was a troll for posting it. That definitely speaks to a bias.

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Originally Posted by LisSquid

All I can think of is the intricate web of teleportation networks this would create.

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Sounds like a good script for a fanfic!

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Originally Posted by LisSquid

All I can think of is the intricate web of teleportation networks this would create.

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This was my first thought too lmao
I mean I think it'd be awesome, specifically because it'd mean more free teleports, but given they're adjusting teleports to be a bit more of a (at first glance seemingly inconsequential??) gil sink I doubt they'd do it. The free wedding gives the teleporty ring too after all :p

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Originally Posted by Katie_Kitty

Pretty normal for people to post about stuff they want. What's not normal is all of the people who immediately came in here acting like it was the most ridiculous suggestion ever, or like the OP was a troll for posting it. That definitely speaks to a bias.

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And just as it's normal for people to post about stuff they want, it's also pretty normal for people to post why they think it's a bad idea or why they think devs should focus on something else first.

The only bias I see is you choosing to see people that disagree with OP's suggestion as some sort of "polyamorphobic" people.

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Originally Posted by lezard21

And just as it's normal for people to post about stuff they want, it's also pretty normal for people to post why they think it's a bad idea or why they think devs should focus on something else first.

The only bias I see is you choosing to see people that disagree with OP's suggestion as some sort of "polyamorphobic" people.

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I mean, we literally have one guy in this thread trying to push the "One man and one woman" narrative. It's hilariously naive to suggest there isn't some very open bias here in these comments.

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Originally Posted by Bearded

Eternal bond is based upon the heterosexual one on one bond and one has to carry the damn flowers even if both are makes.

It's pretend -its not really worth anything beyond the mounts :)

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The two genders. Makes and femakes

Why am I suddenly reminded of a character on that show Futurama that was polygamous and I think had both wives and husbands and demanded a satanic funeral when he died?

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Originally Posted by Katie_Kitty

Ah, yes, that very heterosexual one on one bond between two catgirls. How could we forget?

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technically they are both male players crushing on female characters

this explains how there are so many lala's...

I'm disappointed the OP forgot to make their character from Balmung or Mateus to complete the troll. :p

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Originally Posted by Bearded

Eternal bond is based upon the heterosexual one on one bond and one has to carry the damn flowers even if both are makes.

It's pretend -its not really worth anything beyond the mounts :)

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Originally Posted by Katie_Kitty

Ah, yes, that very heterosexual one on one bond between two catgirls. How could we forget?

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Originally Posted by Katie_Kitty

I mean, we literally have one guy in this thread trying to push the "One man and one woman" narrative. It's hilariously naive to suggest there isn't some very open bias here in these comments.

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You're jumping on this guy over a misunderstanding...

He said "Based on", as in the original devs made it so regardless of who is getting married, one is doing the traditional "Female" actions like holding flowers.

He had a misspelling, but he clearly meant "one has to carry the damn flowers even if both are males."

"you only want to marry me for the teleport benefits!"

I can see it now.

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Originally Posted by Krotoan

"you only want to marry me for the teleport benefits!"

I can see it now.

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I legit married my actual wife in game just to finally clear Kugane Tower using said teleport benefits. Also that stupid light pole thing below the tower...

"Hey baby, can we get married in the game so I can clear this stupid tower?"
"Only if you buy the plan where we can dye the dresses..."

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Originally Posted by Rin_Sato

I mean, I have 2 ring slots, not to mention 10 fingers...

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Oh bow chicka wow wow...

Yeah I'm hitting the eject button on this tape.

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Originally Posted by Krotoan

"you only want to marry me for the teleport benefits!"

I can see it now.

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One of my friends is bonded to her husband in game, and she wants polygamy rings with me and another friend just for the teleports lol. She's been asking for it for years too.

If I had a gil for every time I heard" where's my polygamy ring? :("....

Even linked her this thread and she goes " YES. I love how at least some of them got the point (which is the teleportation network) and not all the sex talk"

Whilst I'm both polyamorous and fully supportive of this idea, I can understand why the devs would want to avoid adding this into the game. Technically speaking, it'd be weird with how the teleportation thing works, it'd be controversial by gaming standards, and there's be issues with abuse. It's one of those things where I'd be completely fine with it being a feature, but I'm not going to complain if it isn't.

isnt polygamous that computer pokemon

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Originally Posted by Duskane

isnt polygamous that computer pokemon

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Adds vote to change the name of Porygon...

You know what? Sure. Why the fuck not. It can't be more difficult than changing a few lines of code.

There will always be "better" things the devs can do with their time, sure, but it'd be a cool bit a representation at no cost other than an afternoon or two at the workplace.

Lol, this seems like a request straight from an RP guild. Seems harmless enough honestly.

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Originally Posted by Rin_Sato

I want to be able to marry more than one friend

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This is exactly why Eternal Bond should not come with any free teleports or gameplay benefits. You're literally calling them a "friend." Do you marry all your friends in real life? You just want more free teleports, that is all this topic is about, and unfortunately I suspect a lot of players are scamming the system purely for this reason.

Eternal Bond should just be an RP-focused event, with no real benefit other than what it means to you: an expression of your devotion to another and a celebration of your love. Whatever form that love takes, who you love, how many people you love, it's all good, so go nuts and do what you want. But if you are only doing it for material gain or some mechanical conveniences, then you're in it for the wrong reasons. It's the exact same thing we see with the Mentor system -- the wrong people are acting as fake "Mentors," because all they want is the crown and the prestige and the ego stroking.

That said, there is nothing wrong with wanting to be able to teleport to a friend, but let's keep this cringey "fake marriage" farce out of the equation. They should just let you pick a person on your Friend List to freely teleport to. Or alternatively, as you group up with and play with friends, you gradually generate consumable teleports. Like, you complete one dungeon with them, you can teleport once to them for free. Something like that, anyway. That way, you can maintain some free teleports to the people that matter to you, but you can't just have infinite free teleports to everyone you know all the time.

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Originally Posted by Fyrebrand

This is exactly why Eternal Bond should not come with any free teleports or gameplay benefits.

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I agree, coming from the other end of the viewpoint – I don't want my characters to get married just for the sake of exclusive items, and have no interest in it for RP purposes, so I really wish there was an alternate path to get at least the hairstyles. Even if it was a choice between paying a small amount for a direct unlock vs getting them for free from the ceremony.

Or sell the whole "happily single" pack of hairstyle, outfit and mount for the same price as the ceremony plan that awards them.

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Originally Posted by Fyrebrand

But if you are only doing it for material gain or some mechanical conveniences, then you're in it for the wrong reasons.

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There is no wrong reason to EB.

Alternatively, allow for a number of friends that one can teleport to directly for a fee. The only requirements are being on their BFF list and you are on theirs. If need be, make it so once removed, the same friend can’t be re-added for like 30 days. Or make it so they have to have visited the zone at least once.

Alternatively, you can teleport to anyone who is a mutual friend (you on their friend list, they on yours) in exchange for a consumable. Something like 250 tomestones for 1 would be too pricey to be overly exploited, but reasonable enough to get I think. Or maybe 2,500 grand company tokens.


Guildwars 2 does this to great effect, using consumable tokens (think aethyrite tickets)..there are some shenanigans you can get into..but overall good system.

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Originally Posted by kaynide

Alternatively, you can teleport to anyone who is a mutual friend (you on their friend list, they on yours) in exchange for a consumable. Something like 250 tomestones for 1 would be too pricey to be overly exploited, but reasonable enough to get I think. Or maybe 2,500 grand company tokens.


Guildwars 2 does this to great effect, using consumable tokens (think aethyrite tickets)..there are some shenanigans you can get into..but overall good system.

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Interesting.

I'm all for additional ways to spend those tomestones cause the game literally rain you with them & I'm currently at that point where I've ran out of anything else interesting enough to spend on. Teleport fee seems wonderful since it's not really something that players can have enough of. It will keep the currency rolling instead of being perpetually locked at 2000/2000 until you want to get something...

*teleports behind you*