Quote Originally Posted by Aish View Post
I think you're being too nitpicky about this. Just about any of the classic jobs or famous monsters would have to be 'shoehorned' in too, you realize. How would they bring Golden Saucer, Crystal Tower, classic jobs like RDM or any of the other things people want in the game without 'shoehorning' it? (Keep in mind, the vast majority of these have never been mentioned in the in-game lore before either) They do this by creating a story that works and fits within the lore. (Just like they plan to do with Lightning!) If we can't bring Lightning in through a legitimate story, what about these other iconic FF things that weren't originally planned for? Are we just going to pretend that the story they made up for these things is somehow okay, but not the one they make for Lightning just because she's from a different game?

Also, let's not forget, for new things in an MMO there will eventually come a time when they have to do some 'shoehorning' anyways, unless you somehow think SE can plan for everything they might add later on.
Xpacs will be able to cover future additions. Wouldn't be shoehorning considering the planet coould have faraway lands. A desert continent with mimes and blu or rdm. A land of ninjas and samurai. Possibilities are endless since XIV is still young. The difference between XIV and the rest is the ability to grow and evolve the world as we go. They aren't going to create a sequel and start jamming stuff in to make things connected.