Let's keep Character Crossovers from other Square-Enix titles out of FFXIV.

[PSxpert2011]

<TEXT-WALL WARNING> comeon srsly
(put it in)

What is this, War of the Words??

[Vespar]

I really have no problem with this. I have seen many companies do cross-overs before and its always been something fun that has added more depth to the series. I like the idea and fully support it. More Final Fantasy in my Final Fantasy please!

[Keyln]

I really have no problem with this. I have seen many companies do cross-overs before and its always been something fun that has added more depth to the series. I like the idea and fully support it. More Final Fantasy in my Final Fantasy please!

Edit: And one good meme picture deserves another:

[SkyeWindbinder]

The expression on Woody's face mirror's my own sentiment. lol

[Griss]

I don't really like lightning as a character. But all in all I don't really care as long as she does not trahern up the story.

And if dealing with her is the price I have to pay to get to boogie with Ultros I will happily pay it.

[Alerith]

This quote, from Yoshida, makes me feel a lot better. Originally posted by Yoshida in Japanese, then Camate in English.

FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Producer and Director Yoshida here.

Thank you for all the feedback and discussion in regards to the collaboration between LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII and FFXIV: A Realm Reborn that was announced at E3 and Japan Expo. While I was reading over all the comments and writing a post, I thought that there needs to be a clear explanation and decided to create this thread.

The Japan Expo stage is a place where people that like Japanese sub-culture gather and we focused on the below attractive aspects for our presentation:
Lightning will be appearing in the world of FFXIV!
Lightning and Snow costumes can be obtained in the world of FFXIV!

As a result, I believe there are some of you who are concerned with the implications for the lore of FFXIV: ARR and the world of Eorzea and thought, "Why are you shoehorning Lightning into FFXIV?" or "Is the game just going to be filled with other with FF characters?"

This is the first time we've tried having a FINAL FANTASY series character make an appearance in another world in a numbered FINAL FANTASY title. After announcing this at Japan Expo, we will be having a detailed meeting with the LIGHTNING team, but the general consensus between both teams is that "it shouldn’t just be a simple appearance."
Why is Lightning in the world of Eorzea?
Why is Lightning fighting in the world of Eorzea?
What's the connection between adventurers and Lightning?
And what will happen to Lightning after visiting Eorzea?

The story that answers these questions is already being created and it will also be related to the Lightning saga. This is not just a Lightning clone showing up in Eorzea; it is the one and only Lightning. We are also creating a lot of character dialogue for Lightning as well as special cut scenes. We've established a proper story, and I hope you're excited to see it.

Also, in regards to future collaborations with other FF series, we will be adhering to the below principles:
We will never introduce characters that would destroy their meaning or story
We will not use characters that are already dead or whose role has ended in their title

For example, "Red XIII" who appeared in FFVII.
I believe we mentioned "Red XIV" as a joke before, but Red XIII has a very rare and specific role in the world of FFVII. If he was wandering around the world of Eorzea it would destroy the image of the world of FFVII, so this can’t happen.
This is just a simple example of what we mean.

Leading up to my involvement with FFXIV, I've always been a fan of the FF series just like everyone else. Because of that, I want to keep the lore important and consider the storyline in its entirety, so please don't be worried when it comes to this.

P.S.
When it comes to Minions, however, we are going to completely run with it.

No Sephiroths, no Kefkas, nobody integral to the existence of the other game's worlds and lore, etc. etc.

[burningashes]

Crossovers of any kind can get sticky I don't know if I am excited or not about this.

[Ghaladen]

As it has been mentioned before in this thread, I can't help but feel this is some kind of product placement advertising. It screams "Buy Lightning Returns!!!" all over it. Why else is it Lightning and not a character from another franchise, other than the fact that LR is just around the corner. If XIV ends up becoming ad space for SE, I'm done with it.

[Rustyhagun]

^ This.. and the robot from ChronoTrigger was also cameo'd.

Its SE world Lore and choice. We already know all the FF's share the same universe. What the big deal.

..ps Lighting seems to be a time traveler of sorts, with all the exploits that have happened to her.

Its going to be very cool if there is some npc in Eoazea that is messing around with time travel & machines.

[SkyeWindbinder]

As it has been mentioned before in this thread, I can't help but feel this is some kind of product placement advertising. It screams "Buy Lightning Returns!!!" all over it. Why else is it Lightning and not a character from another franchise, other than the fact that LR is just around the corner. If XIV ends up becoming ad space for SE, I'm done with it.

^^What this person said.

Seriously SE, just make a commercial. Don't go there. lol