Letter From the Producer XXXIV

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08-17-2012, 02:06 AM
Keres

Letter From the Producer XXXIV

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/51968

Not much to see, really. But some photos, and announcement of a new live producer letter coming!
08-17-2012, 02:09 AM
TypeZ

Like i said. Same stuff from the gameplay vid..
08-17-2012, 02:13 AM
Hycinthus

Confirmed. No streaming and no official release gameplay footage because they're still in pre-alpha, and scared something might go wrong and basically, they don't feel it's ready to be shown to the masses yet.

They don't want people to pre-judge, and then have to endure massive embarassment from the Western media again. This is less about marketing, and more about saving face. Cannot lose face a second time. Even he said he's freaking out.
08-17-2012, 02:16 AM
Starlord

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Originally Posted by Hycinthus

Confirmed. No streaming and no official release gameplay footage because they're still in pre-alpha, and scared something might go wrong and basically, they don't feel it's ready to be shown to the masses yet.

They don't want people to pre-judge, and then have to endure massive embarassment from the Western media again. This is less about marketing, and more about saving face. Cannot lose face a second time. Even he said he's freaking out.

Well, at this point when the game is about to Launch its beta then Launch.. and with the game being broken to most eyes, I wouldn't blame him for freaking out. He just wants the game to succeed like all of us do! :D
08-17-2012, 02:16 AM
RathSkybreaker

I loled "My jaw hit the floor when I heard some genuine badasses out there already dropped van Darnus on hard mode, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this fight is a walk in the park—it’s not."
08-17-2012, 02:17 AM
Mug

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Originally Posted by Hycinthus

Confirmed. No streaming and no official release gameplay footage because they're still in pre-alpha, and scared something might go wrong and basically, they don't feel it's ready to be shown to the masses yet.

They don't want people to pre-judge, and then have to endure massive embarassment from the Western media again. This is less about marketing, and more about saving face. Cannot lose face a second time. Even he said he's freaking out.

Which is perfectly fine, but they shouldn't lead people on like they do. Pretty much everyone expected official gameplay videos from Gamescom. Once again, they show their lack of communication skills.
08-17-2012, 02:17 AM
ShivenCasull

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Originally Posted by Hycinthus

Confirmed. No streaming and no official release gameplay footage because they're still in pre-alpha, and scared something might go wrong and basically, they don't feel it's ready to be shown to the masses yet.

They don't want people to pre-judge, and then have to endure massive embarassment from the Western media again. This is less about marketing, and more about saving face. Cannot lose face a second time. Even he said he's freaking out.

Yeah, but the truth of it is; I showed the cam video of game play to 5 people I play XIV with IRL... every single response was positive.
08-17-2012, 02:19 AM
Starlord

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Originally Posted by ShivenCasull

Yeah, but the truth of it is; I showed the cam video of game play to 5 people I play XIV with IRL... every single response was positive.

Yeah people know the Graphics are going to be top notch, so the Quality of the Video doesn't really matter, as long as it shows how fast the UI is, Battle system ( Non-Graphical stuff), You will expect positive or Negative reviews Good Quality Videos or not.
08-17-2012, 02:22 AM
Hycinthus

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Originally Posted by Mug

Which is perfectly fine, but they shouldn't lead people on like they do. Pretty much everyone expected official gameplay videos from Gamescom. Once again, they show their lack of communication skills.

I agree 100%. Almost everyone here, including me and some of my friends, were expecting gameplay videos from Gamescom to be released and even to be put on the website.
08-17-2012, 02:23 AM
KiriA500

I like how he wears his shirt with his collar popped. Such a badass!
08-17-2012, 02:25 AM
Duelle

Mmm...steak and red wine...oh and yeah nice screenshots.
08-17-2012, 02:28 AM
Babydoll

I'm still waiting on the flood XD I wish they'd show the summoner job :) or any new job lol
08-17-2012, 02:28 AM
Nuinn

Blah blah blah. . . . I'm just happy that I saw any new vids, screenies and art, no matter the crappy resolution, pre-alpha build, bad grass and whatever else people keep bringing up.

Sit and wait, and for heaven's sake, find a healthier hobby to pass your time. . . .
08-17-2012, 02:30 AM
Starlord

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Originally Posted by Babydoll

I'm still waiting on the flood XD I wish they'd show the summoner job :) or any new job lol

Reinheart has half of 4gamers interview up you should go check that out! :D

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...ekQ/edit?pli=1

And I know there are more interview otw! Alot of neat information in that 4gamer interview! :D
08-17-2012, 02:36 AM
Mug

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuinn

Sit and wait, and for heaven's sake, find a healthier hobby to pass your time. . . .

These replies really are the worst kind. We've already done the "sit and wait" thing. It's been almost two years of sitting and waiting. In fact we're all masters of the sitting and waiting game. It's our best skill!
08-17-2012, 02:36 AM
Babydoll

Nice thx! :) going to check it out now ^^
08-17-2012, 02:37 AM
Rannie

I lol'd too with the badass quote and now I want some steak but no red white some nice moscato white desert wine mmmm
08-17-2012, 02:41 AM
Spy

I try to pop the collar on my shirt at work...but my boss always has me fix it T_T
08-17-2012, 02:44 AM
Gidonoidon_Sur

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Originally Posted by Starlord

Reinheart has half of 4gamers interview up you should go check that out! :D

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...ekQ/edit?pli=1

And I know there are more interview otw! Alot of neat information in that 4gamer interview! :D

God, starting to get worried. My worst nightmare is the game looks great but becomes a FF quest-grind....I HATE quest-grinding. I much prefer party-based monster grind. Guess will have to wait and see. Wouldn't it just be the worst if this game ended up like all other WoW clones...? I prefer the crappy 1.0 to those...
08-17-2012, 02:49 AM
Starlord

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Originally Posted by Gidonoidon_Sur

God, starting to get worried. My worst nightmare is the game looks great but becomes a FF quest-grind....I HATE quest-grinding. I much prefer party-based monster grind. Guess will have to wait and see. Wouldn't it just be the worst if this game ended up like all other WoW clones...? I prefer the crappy 1.0 to those...

Some quest will be solo based and some Quests will be long and party related it was said in the MMO Article! :D

http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/g...ew.html/page/1

Here is some key Quotes here:

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"The current battle system that we have right now is based on TP and the TP fills as you fight. The biggest thing that is going to be different here is that the TP guage will be full when you start combat so you can use skills and weapons right off the bat. And so, in addition to that, the combo system will change and the battles will be more action-oriented because you'll be able to use all of these things from the beginning."

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There will be three major storylines included in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. The first is a large, overarching story, one not alike what you find in World of Warcraft. Basically, it covers the Garlean Empire and how they've invaded and how the people of the Realm are attempting to get their Realm back." Yoshida began.

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He continued, moving on to detail the second story. "The second story is going to be a story surrounding the Primals which are the summons in Final Fantasy XIV and how there are many different Beast Tribes that worship these Primals and how these Primals, when summoned, drain the lifeforce of the planet. Whenever they're out, they weaken the place. Thus, the second story is going to revolve around how the people of the Realm are fighting the Beast Tribes and how they're attempting to stop the Beast Tribes from bringing this threat to the planet. There's also a bit on how the Garlean Empire is kind of involved in this as well. “

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"Finally, we're going to be looking at a continuation of what is going to happen at the end of the current version. A giant entity in the sky, Dalamud, is coming towards the planet and it's threatening all life there. Basically, what's going to happen at the time Dalamud comes and the period after that, we have the story solve all those mysteries that were left untied at the end of the story.

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“Of course, the story will be told through many, m any different quests. We have a large number of questions that we will be implementing and these will range from very short quests that will only hint at the background story to very Final Fantasy-esque high quality cutscenes with lots of dialogue and exposition. “
08-17-2012, 02:50 AM
Nuinn

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Originally Posted by Mug

These replies really are the worst kind. We've already done the "sit and wait" thing. It's been almost two years of sitting and waiting. In fact we're all masters of the sitting and waiting game. It's our best skill!

And what's the alternative? Dissect and complain about every statement or bit of 2.0 they release when they already made a schedule and have their own reasons and pace at which they'll release info. . . . Not like it'll make them change their plans :|

I'm as eager to get my hands on 2.0 in every way imaginable as the average player. It'll happen when it happens and I certainly don't want to see anything rushed any more :x
08-17-2012, 02:54 AM
Akira_Tenshi

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Originally Posted by Hycinthus

Confirmed. No streaming and no official release gameplay footage because they're still in pre-alpha, and scared something might go wrong and basically, they don't feel it's ready to be shown to the masses yet.

They don't want people to pre-judge, and then have to endure massive embarassment from the Western media again. This is less about marketing, and more about saving face. Cannot lose face a second time. Even he said he's freaking out.

But they are showing it to thousands of people publicly at gamescom. It just the people at home they don't want to show it to because the internet is full of haters and trolls. If it is good enough to show to members of the public at gamescom they should be showing it to us.
08-17-2012, 03:00 AM
Blaize

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Originally Posted by Babydoll

I'm still waiting on the flood XD I wish they'd show the summoner job :) or any new job lol

ZOMG Sheila@Garuda?!?! And yes totally agree!
08-17-2012, 03:06 AM
yoshikwalla

Only yoshi-P can make me want to defeat darnus hard mode even harder.... gotta do caravans when I get home so I can complete my GC set! Just need the weapon, rings and bracelets and I'll be able to beat darnus in the FACE!

..Again.
08-17-2012, 05:30 AM
Aldora

After reading the Letter of the Producer, seeing the 2.0 Screenshots & Artwork and watching the gameplay vid, i really regret not going to the Gamescom this year. (T_T ) I would've loved to shake hands and (try to) talk with Yoshi-P and the developers on site.