Think will get any info this week on the Lodestone? :P

[Eldaena]

Yeah, Eldaena why do you hang around.

I hang around because I saw potential I still see potential though its getting blurry, plus Square is a mess just square, Enix is fine they don't go around making a mess of their franchise Dragon Quest.

Of course. I wouldn't stay around because I hate the game. Inefficiency does drive me a bit mad though. =p

In all honesty, I probably wouldn't be playing at this time if I didn't have friends that I enjoy doing the mundane tasks of FFXIV with. Being with them is what makes the tasks enjoyable, not the tasks themselves. If I didn't have my ls and such, I probably would be on hiatus from this game until it looked a bit more promising.

That doesn't mean I hate the game. That doesn't mean my dry/sarcastic stab at SE's 'subject to change' policy on just about everything doesn't mean I hate the game. I'm trying to be hopeful and optimistic too.

Edit:
But I'm not going to pretend that the game was ready to go at release. And I'm not going to pretend that the disappointment that I have, that the game won't be where it should have been at launch until a year later, isn't real and valid.

I try to make the best of the situation, and inbetween, I poke fun at it and laugh. What else can I do? lol

[ZephyrAM]

Quite simply, the level of potential behing XIV and SE's announced plans for the game is stunning, we simply have to wait and see if certain features turn out as we hope.

And SE's not a 'bad' company, I think their past history just causes high expectations. Well, and current status really, as they still do just fine on the single-player end.

Fact is though, SE is still a fledgeling company when it comes to MMO's, or any sort of online gaming that involves lots of community involvement. FFXI really didn't affect them as a company very much, as it was overshadowed by all of their console hits and never reached very far beyond a niche market, especially in the states.

So yeah... we'll see how things go .

[Joeking]

Of course. I wouldn't stay around because I hate the game. Inefficiency does drive me a bit mad though. =p

In all honesty, I probably wouldn't be playing at this time if I didn't have friends that I enjoy doing the mundane tasks of FFXIV with. Being with them is what makes the tasks enjoyable, not the tasks themselves. If I didn't have my ls and such, I probably would be on hiatus from this game until it looked a bit more promising.

That doesn't mean I hate the game. That doesn't mean my dry/sarcastic stab at SE's 'subject to change' policy on just about everything doesn't mean I hate the game. I'm trying to be hopeful and optimistic too.

Edit:
But I'm not going to pretend that the game was ready to go at release. And I'm not going to pretend that the disappointment that I have, that the game won't be where it should have been at launch until a year later, isn't real and valid.

Hope...

The little mermaid had hope that the prince would love her.. but she turned into seafoam.... because the prince married someone else.

Which makes me wonder why didn't Disney animate the real version of the story its so much more interesting...

[Seif]

I just love to know why you hang around when all you think is.. SE is basically a "f***" up It just boggles my mind

Probably towards players like me. And yes I wonder the same thing. Waiting for XIV to turn around is like loving an abusive boyfriend. I love Final Fantasy games. I even waded through that XIII-pool of casual feces because the graphics at least were great. IX is one of my favorite games of all time. Is it any wonder that I have a tiny tiny hope of XIV having at least small bits of greatness that are worth waiting for?

[Joeking]

Probably towards players like me. And yes I wonder the same thing. Waiting for XIV to turn around is like loving an abusive boyfriend. I love Final Fantasy games. I even waded through that XIII-pool of casual feces because the graphics at least were great. IX is one of my favorite games of all time. Is it any wonder that I have a tiny tiny hope of XIV having at least small bits of greatness that are worth waiting for?

Hmm abusive boyfriend...

Takes it easy! Chris Brown!

[ZephyrAM]

Hope...

The little mermaid had hope that the prince would love her.. but she turned into seafoam.... because the prince married someone else.

Which makes me wonder why didn't Disney animate the real version of the story its so much more interesting...

Because enough bad crap happens in life without seeing it in movies as well .

... and it would make the little kids cry XD.

[Starlord]

Also, to note Yoshi-P is really pushing to get all this out by the the end of summer. He BOLDED (typo) but, End of summer 2011 TWICE. He sounds persistent. I know your guys are getting restless because the content isnt there. but Yoshi-P in 3-4 months time he has something developed, basically going threw the "Test Test Test Stage" . If you Read his letter.. I really can feel the Passion that he wants to get this out before the end of summer.

I believe in Yoshi-P, Don't put him down just yet Give him till the end of the summer before yelling complaints.

Bad community= Foundation of Game could crumble underneath them and us.
And also, SE fault as well (mostly Wada's) that made things go this long without Content, if it wasnt for the switch we could have had loads of content right now probably. but that's not Yoshi=P's Fault. Just give him a chance without ridicule him >.<

[ZephyrAM]

Oh I absolutely believe they'll put 'something' out, potentially even everything they intend and plan to.

I just don't believe it's that entire list .

They've had time and they have more yet, we'll get more stuff.

[Joeking]

Also, to note Yoshi-P is really pushing to get all this out by the the end of summer. He BOLDED (typo) but, End of summer 2011 TWICE. He sounds persistent. I know your guys are getting restless because the content isnt there. but Yoshi-P in 3-4 months time he has something developed, basically going threw the "Test Test Test Stage" . If you Read his letter.. I really can feel the Passion that he wants to get this out before the end of summer.

I believe in Yoshi-P, Don't put him down just yet Give him till the end of the summer before yelling complaints.

Bad community= Foundation of Game could crumble underneath them and us.
And also, SE fault as well (mostly Wada's) that made things go this long without Content, if it wasnt for the switch we could have had loads of content right now probably. but that's not Yoshi=P's Fault. Just give him a chance without ridicule him >.<

I wouldn't ridicule Yoshi thats Mario's horse your talking about.

I have no problem with Yoshi, I consider Wada the infection, Honorary Chairman Yasuhiro save Square.

[Eldaena]

I wouldn't ridicule Yoshi thats Mario's horse your talking about.

I have no problem with Yoshi, I consider Wada the infection, Honorary Chairman Yasuhiro save Square.

Yeah, they could really focus on projects before release instead of just working on several and releasing when 'eh, it seems fine.' I would like to see more masterpieces and I honestly think that would make more money than filler/lackluster/under-construction games that I've been seeing recently. Do you think that Wada's intention for the company is to thin out as much as possible and become financially successful because they have their fingers in several cookie jars? I hope he doesn't just look to the past successes as simply a means to a financial gain, but as a reminder to where they came from and where maybe they should be going. We know they have the finances, people, etc...the quality of the games should be in the forefront of their minds to success. Thinking of it this way makes me feel as if it's almost unacceptable that this game was released the way it was. I know this is a lot of negativity, and I'm trying to be hopeful, but I need to be realistic too.