This is sad.

[luciferbelmont]

We should make a big thread showing how much we still support him and his team. He is very passionate about the game and we all know he won't back down till servers are stable.

[d4rkie]

Instead of just saying you wish for a downvote system, once again showing that people are inconsiderate here, why not just explain what's going on there? It's a still-photo, we can't tell if he's scratching his nose, eyes, wiping tears, etc.

He got really emotional at the end, and recounted the past 3 years and then apologized for the NA/EU data center troubles and repeat maintenances, etc.

As for my comment at the end, I was watching that stream after seeing some topics on these forums, like:

OK, I'm not trying to really tear a man apart, this is probably a stressful time for him. But... I have to ask, I thought the game wasn't supposed to be released until it's ready? Doesn't seem particularly ready.

and this thread http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...-taken-to-well.

[IndigoHawk]

Don't be part of the problem by generalizing that Americans fans are entitled. It's not helpful for the community to divide itself by turning on other fans.

Hopefully the launch servers falling over means that FFXIV is getting way more attention than expected.
I haven't been able to play as much as I wanted, but the game is pretty good. The launch problems will be fixed soon enough.

[Nyls]

We love you Yoshi-P. Ignore the haters. You and your team did an amazing job on this game and I don't mind waiting a few days or weeks just for the server to get up to par. I've waited over a year for the relaunch and I don't mind waiting a bit longer. At least I can hop in the game now ^_^

[Zehira]

Yoshi, I will support you and your team 100%. You have provided us your amazing game we want it to be. You really made most of us very happy and we love you.

[AriaHawksong]

All I can say is I very much appreciate everything Yoshida and his team has done and are doing. Every Online Game has it's launch issues, people just need to learn to be patient and understand that they are doing what they can to fix any issues they may have. I've been disgusted for the most part with what the vocal gaming community has become. I mean sure, everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but isn't there a saying similar to " If you can't say anything nice, don't bother saying anything at all"? There is a difference between constructive criticism and complaining/whining.

I am very much enjoying my time here, even with the hiccups. I don't foresee myself going anywhere anytime soon, and I look forward to seeing what Yoshida brings to us from here on out. Keep up the good work Yoshi-P and team!~ :3

~Aria

[Tsunenori]

Well, that picture makes me feel really bad.

It's unfortunate that people,in their anger, forget that others around them are capable of being affected by the kind of scathing language they throw around so quickly. It's worth remembering that, despite the problems, there are a whole lot of people who poured their blood, sweat, and tears, and every ounce of their being into making this game what it is and it's important to recognize and appreciate that (especially so when you feel upset).

Edit: I feel the need to include that I've been having an absolute blast with the game, and I really see myself sticking around for years to come. It's the Final Fantasy community that really gave me my fondest memories from FFXI, and I've been missing that for the longest time now. I personally feel like Yoshida-san and the team at Square-Enix have done an incredible job turning this game around; it's something that has been completely unprecedented in the industry thus far, and that so many doubted was even possible. It won't be the perfect game for everyone, nor should it be expected to be, but I'm really happy with how everything has turned out and I'm very much looking forward to the next week or two as all this stuff gets smoothed out. Thanks to everyone involved in this project at Square-Enix for taking a risk and giving back to your players!

[TessaJalloh]

it's just like all of the people saying they cancelled their preorders when they encountered a gamebreaking bug during the beta instead of reporting it and letting the team fix it.

They're self entitled manbabies, if they DO quit, we get better server stability as a result. No great loss, the silent majority will continue to play.

[Summerskin]

Poor guy has been working his butt off and all he wants is for everyone to enjoy his game and as far as I am concerned he has done an amazing job .When you see how much the game and the players mean to him you can't help but feel the Arr is in good hands.

My only worry is Yoshi-P works himself to death

Give the man a holiday

[Fornix]

Please tell me this community will actually come together soon and not be so entitled about everything that Square Enix is TRYING to do for you. "We paid for the service so give it!!!!!!"

I'd gladly tell you that. But truthfully I think both you and I know that'd be a lie. Square Enix is dealing the exact same style of community as many other MMO's have head to deal with over the past years. The mindset of players has changed so deeply, it's astonishing. No longer is it expected for game developers to develop a game. It is much more common to expect them to cater a tailor-made product. Shouting the loudest has proven succesful in getting exactly that done, and as such shouting the loudest is what an increasing number of players insist on doing.

Nothing in all of this is new, nothing is going to change. And if the current trend continues, it only promises to get even worse in the future.