FFXIV Sports

This is both a question and a thread to gauge current interest in the topic.

But how many sports are there in Etheirys overall?

We know there are probably some form of marathons, archery competitions and such from in-lore mentions and just implicit observations (if there's an archery guild, odds are there are archery competitions). There are even more logical sports such as chess and Doman Mahjong.

But when it comes to sports like Soccer, Basketball or more fantastical sports such as Blitzball, would those exist? And if so, would athletes be considered important figures at all?

That said, what do people think of the inclusion of Blitzball as of now? I remember there were people who wanted it a while back, and Yoshida did mention considering adding something like it to the Gold Saucer, but I think he was just joking as it didn't go anywhere. Maybe there wasn't enough of a push for it?

Chocobo Racing? I could go for some Blitzball.

Blitzball would be a cool addition if they implemented it correctly, in my opinion. Could make it part of the Gold Saucer and add some more enticing prizes to the Gold Saucer list which would help serve as motivation for people to engage in it.

When I grow up...I want to be a Blitzball!

There's a hint to basketball if you go by the basketball game at the Saucer. Both Ishgard and Ul'dah gave their own fighting arenas if you count that under the sports umbrella. I don't think athletes would get as much praise or fame as they do in our world. Not unless they amass a huge amount of money and pull a Raubahn. Ishgard also supposedly has hints about a ball sport. I think we'll see a snowboarding mini game before Blitzball. I want to say there was even a few board designs drawn at one point. Yoshida is very into snowboarding and the last time it or Blitzball were brought up was how best to implement them or how'd they work. As do you try for FF X or X-2's system? Or do you make it different from both of those systems?

The question is can blitzball even work here? Snowboarding seems like more of a possibility and I think it would be easier and maybe more fun for all.

Spin the bottle, not technically a sport but its a dream of mine.
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Originally Posted by Deveryn

The question is can blitzball even work here? Snowboarding seems like more of a possibility and I think it would be easier and maybe more fun for all.

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If they do Blitzball...I want it done in one of two ways.

1. 5 man teams and each player is controlled by someone.

2. You don't have direct control but are the coach/manager of a Blitzball team. You can just make call outs and the team adjusts tactics.

I also think Stigmascape was our teaser for snowboarding. The stance is there. We just need a board underneath and some control. :)

I'd be quite happy with a copy of Blitzball that was similar to FFX. I played a lot of that, it was fun.

With the technology and ability to manipulate aether, do we really limit possible sports on Etheirys to archery competitions and Blitzball?

I'm not knocking Blitzball. I played that from dusk to dawn back in the day. It's just not something I'm looking to pick back up.

I don't PvP, but I believe that content makes a strong candidate for how major sports would work in this realm. There are the Chocobo races, and also the Hippo riders as well. But those would be more of a local/regional ordeal. The Skysteel Manufactory would undoubtedly have some kind of marksmanship competitions knowing those rootin' tootin' S.O.B.s.

SE should steal SwToR Hutball pvp and call it Blitzball.

Punt the Lalafell is an old Ishgardian sport. However, they had to stop when they accidentally assaulted a Lalafellin Sharlayn ambassador from New Sharlayn when they first arrived in the Hinterlands.

You talk about potatoes' ball ?

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You talk about potatoes' ball ?

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Might be hard this year with the apparent war going on with the Roe Wall.

...what if the balls are ripped-off moogle poms...?

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But when it comes to sports like Soccer, Basketball or more fantastical sports such as Blitzball, would those exist?

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The Monster Toss arcade machines imply the existence of basketball.

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...what if the balls are ripped-off moogle poms...?

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No!!!!! :’(

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Originally Posted by Soge01

Punt the Lalafell is an old Ishgardian sport. However, they had to stop when they accidentally assaulted a Lalafellin Sharlayn ambassador from New Sharlayn when they first arrived in the Hinterlands.

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Since the sport is called "kick the heretic", that wouldn't cause them to stop. That just made it exclusively an in-chapel event.

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...what if the balls are ripped-off moogle poms...?

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Originally Posted by SassyAssassin

No!!!!! :’(

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I dunno. He's on to something. However I vote that Doc Seraph is immune to us making him part of the equipment cause they are the most chill Moogle I've seen.

I would be happy with skiing from ff7. Also have beach volleyball and surfing.

I want blitzball to be a phys range
not some lag fest game like chocobo racing

do you think Lord of verminion has a big E sport scene like star craft tho

I would say look to Guildwars for potential mini games. They have lots, and they are generally fun and not necessarily “PvP but…”

I would also say look at what people generally already enjoy playing real world and use that. Even something as kiddy as Tag or Dodgeball can be great if done well.

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I would be happy with skiing from ff7. Also have beach volleyball and surfing.

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I was just telling a friend would be nice if Costa has some actual beach sports sort of like gold saucer. Would be fun and community draw.