Would it be asking too much to have the Devs posted atleast once a day?

[Tiggy]

Yes, it's the EXACT same thing as the punishment not fitting the crime.

It's also a straw man argument.

[FraenirVolsung]

This is just showing the move from development to release to running the game. It's about hype more than useful information.

I don't feel like that's a valid point. During 1.0 they were actively developing for and running 1.0 while developing 2.0 on the side, and in my opinion there seemed to be much more communication from the dev team (not just talking about community rep responses). We were getting approximately 2 letters from Yoshi every month, occasional player polls, occasional live letters, roadmaps, and more.

With a subscription model game you can't afford to build up hype for release and then just turn the hype machine off once the game has launched. Selling copies of your game is a minute part of that model. In order to keep your game profitable you have to keep players subscribing each month. You have to continually communicate with players to show that issues are being addressed and new content is on the way.

[Keith_Dragoon]

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We were promised 1 live letter per month up until next patch. There been brief gaps in communications during development and this is just another one of them.

[Balbanes]

There are devs and then there are Devs.

The guys that usually post our updates (Camate/Gildrein/Bayohne) are not developers. They are part of the community team. They are told what they can/can't post by their bosses. I'm sure they'd like to respond to a lot more stuff if they could.

Usually you find actual Developers posting in places like the Translation/Bugs section, or when Yoshida posts.

Have you guys forgotten what it was like during the first, what, 7+ years of FFXI? No communication with SE, no official forums at all. Our updates came in the form of patch notes.

[MageBlack]

We have a wonderful gentleman by the name Reinheart who translates the big dev posts from japanese to english. He does it in his free time so that people can get the info a little sooner. You should check him out.

Reinhearts translation thread.

*NEW*

Dev/Rep Posts 11/06/13 - http://goo.gl/wIquhs
- Minagawa-san explains how the holding both L2/R2 feature works.
- Cannot chat while PS3 is auto-saving
- Fan Kit MP3 in zip file is same name as folder and cannot be opened on Android device - fixed
- Crafters name showing/not showing on some item is a known bug
- Guild leve and GC leve getting Armoury Bonus to balance out with FATE
- DF group matched and cancelled right after - known issue
Dev Post 11/04/13 - http://goo.gl/mr0sGX
- Different colors for FC/LS/Friend name plate color
- UI Q/A
- UI Q/A cont



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Dev/Rep Posts 10/30/13 - http://goo.gl/qnFqkk
- Focus Target UI may/may not come in 2.1
- PS4 UI is planned to be about 98% same as PC version- What about addons for the PS3/PS4?
- Copying game settings from one PC to another PC
- NPC still can’t remember my name/status... I’m a nobody to them...
Rep Post 10/29/13 - http://goo.gl/PStU2b
- Focus target, PS3 teleport UI, Mog-letter sent history, Chat tab names
Rep Post 10/25/13 - http://goo.gl/FulH3C
- Auto-Kick AFKers from Instance Dungeon planned for 2.1
- Bane spreads to 3 targets, working as intended
Rep/Dev Post 10/23/13 - http://goo.gl/ffQeUu
- Display NQ/HQ quantity info for that item in the item window
- Housing Information
9th Producer Letter Live "UNOFFICIAL" translation - Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3
Rep Post 10/10/13 - http://goo.gl/lBz8im
- Bomb/Cactuar Earring distribution to start 10/15 (JST)
- Botanist/Miners will get EXP boost
- Receiving sounds for chat other than /tell
- Bug where you can refill PT after dungeon clear will be fixed in next weeks HotFix
- Holy Shield+1 aura effect varies depending on race and will be fixed
- Regarding world transfer - Now 7 days free!
- Crowd sound options
Rep Post 10/09/13 - http://goo.gl/x5ApTd
- Trash mobs in Lv50 dungeons goign through some adjustments in net weeks /hotfix/
Rep Post 10/08/13 - http://goo.gl/3oF88l
- No option to buy single item from stack sold on market
- Solid date for server transfer to be announced sooooon
Rep/Dev Post 10/04/13 - http://goo.gl/K7Cufm
- Answer to “Why did Miqote’s buttocks design change!?”
- Minagawa-san explains buff icons on partylist, addons
- Searching for your own Debuff/DOT on the mob will be soon gone
- Hair display while wearing head gear for all races
- Few posts regarding Q/A for next Producer Letter Live
- World transfer - No Legacy Characters to New worlds yet! (and mid-October)
- Random Content (Reward per day) vs Random Matching (MVP)
Rep Post 10/02/13 - http://goo.gl/oUnA2t
- Dark Matter G5 costs too much when trading Company Seals
- Only 5 Buff/Debuff icons next to player in PT list
- Things devs wants to add for housing in the future
Rep Post 10/01/13 - http://goo.gl/QxNbGH
- VOTE KICK WILL BE RELEASED. Release timing is not yet confirmed
- MVP system
- Long waiting times for ID - New content worlds and optimizations are being worked on
- Invite someone with their Buddy Chocobo out already, waiting for DF while having Buddy Chocobo out
- Hotbar settings for when weapon is drawn/sheathed
- When is the Eorzea Database going to be released?
- RMT and people using cheats
Rep Post 09/30/13 - http://goo.gl/qdrCEW
- Can’t target the retainers bell! - Will be fixed in patch 2.1
- No plans to change the recast/effect timer on medicines/potions
- Dev team knows the need to work something out between speed run players vs other players
- Dupe/Hacks are being dealt with
- Reps & Devs ARE looking at the forums
Rep Post 09/27/13 - http://goo.gl/4iXY3D
- Retainer customization feature (change clothes)
- XHB/UI changes mentioned in Beta - Current status?
- Moogle Earring? Mogmog Earring?
- Moving data in game folder to copy Macro/XHB settings to another.
2013-09-21 Game Watch Interview translation - Part 2 of 2 - http://goo.gl/ectK0u
2013-09-23 Producer Letter Live @ TGS
- Part 1 of 2 - http://goo.gl/kC44lr
- Part 2 of 2 - http://goo.gl/hMPLZR
2013-09-18 Game Watch Interview translation - Part 1 of 2 - http://goo.gl/gE5yHq
Rep Post 09/13/13 - http://goo.gl/9ivNOe
- Adding a mark to items set in gear sets
- Hair style being hidden will be shown like how Miqo’tes does
- Libra Eorzea future update - additional categories
- Crafting inside your housing
Rep Post 09/10/13 - http://goo.gl/CM7WQV
- Objects in which you can’t DoT
Rep Post 09/10/13 - http://goo.gl/UkRJ3a
- Changes to repair costs next maint, item level requirement, own world party invite board post 2.1
Rep Post 09/05/13 - http://goo.gl/nzclgh
- Changing character name - put your existing char name in the form, new name in details section when submitting the information
- Character creation restriction
- 7500-7800 simultaneous connection is not a lie...
- FC gil amount displayed on The Lodestone not correct
- GC - Being able to turn in more than the company seals limit
- The Lodestone - session timeout bug
YoshiP Post 09/05/13 - http://goo.gl/EPCpJ2
- Follow up regarding current FFXIV ARR situation
Rep Post 09/03/13 - http://goo.gl/XzZMr7
- LIKE button making it’s return on the Lodestone blog posts
- <mo> not working on Enmity List - Bug, being addressed
- Regarding Ifrit’s Horn - KEEP IT! Crafting item for Housing Furniture!
- Add people to blacklist from chat log > sub command
- Write only feature for Free Company Chest
- Golem NM F.A.T.E. by Camp Tranquil no longer available
Dev Post 08/30/13 http://goo.gl/iLwXxA
- Minagawa-san explaining sort feature planned for release in 2.1
YoshiP Post 08/29/13 - http://goo.gl/JsHWhS
- Regarding current login/character create restrictions in place
Rep Post 08/28/13 - http://goo.gl/jui9Rk
- Be able to hide emote text log, only show motion
- Removing pet target from target circle
- Saving HUD Layout/Gearset info etc on server side
- Requirements to transfer to another Grand Company
- Text Command/Macro list coming in upcoming Lodestone Playguide
- PS3 How to remove EX hotbar
2013/08/27 YoshiP's emotional speech translation - http://goo.gl/fdcNvD video with subtitle thx Aquelia - http://goo.gl/UzeQQV
- Did live translation, forgot to announce, so most didn't even see it when it was live... I am really really sorry ><
Rep Posts 08/26/13 - http://goo.gl/t1oKCm
- Promo Site wrong image for Ishgard/Alamigo - FIXED
- The Lodestone Blog post posting on Facebook even when checked off - FIXED
- YoshiP Post 08/26/13 - Apology to the players from YoshiP
2013/08/23 4Gamer Interview - http://goo.gl/YjBwk3
2013/08/23 Famitsu Interview (small section) - http://goo.gl/WgnF2J
Rep Post 08/23/13 - http://goo.gl/dG7UBM
- HUD Layout - Item/Action display position different from one assigned in layout.
- Q/A regarding Video upload/broadcasting
Rep Post 08/22/13 - http://goo.gl/2TRfAP
- NDA in effect during EA but you can record! (Just don't release it till after official launch)
- Early Access concern
- Some class not showing up on forum profile page
- Welcome to the FFXIV Forums Reborn!
ARR Alpha & Beta Translation posts - No longer available.
1.0 Archive JP to EN Translation thread posts - http://goo.gl/Sqxce

[MageBlack]

I don't feel like that's a valid point. During 1.0 they were actively developing for and running 1.0 while developing 2.0 on the side, and in my opinion there seemed to be much more communication from the dev team (not just talking about community rep responses). We were getting approximately 2 letters from Yoshi every month, occasional player polls, occasional live letters, roadmaps, and more.

With a subscription model game you can't afford to build up hype for release and then just turn the hype machine off once the game has launched. Selling copies of your game is a minute part of that model. In order to keep your game profitable you have to keep players subscribing each month. You have to continually communicate with players to show that issues are being addressed and new content is on the way.

3 players polls (one was like a two question poll), Maybe once a month for LftP (they have an archive you can go back and view them), in two years we had 7 live letters, Had two roadmaps for the dev of the game so we had an idea of their gameplan.

Back then he had a lot to accomplish and he had to have a measure of transparancy to keep us informed, let us know what he was doing. So, when has the hype turned off? We are still getting Live letter and the written ones, we are getting dev posts every week, we are getting new info about upcoming patches, housing, new FATE's, new dungeons, new primals, more story, etc.

Best way to describe the form posters is by way of the spuddies tagline

"Enough, is never enough!"

[Melisenna]

Your signature was an obvious use of language that is known to be vulgar.

Language is only vulgar because you let yourself be offended by it. Ask yourself, why do mere words that aren't used offensively, taken offensively anyways? I suggest watching the Penn and Teller episode on profanity.

I myself don't find a single word in the entire world offensive on it's own, and neither should you or anyone else.

It's also a straw man argument.

It's ok to just say "I don't know what a strawman is", you know.

[C-croft]

Language is only vulgar because you let yourself be offended by it. Ask yourself, why do mere words that aren't used offensively, taken offensively anyways? I suggest watching the Penn and Teller episode on profanity.

I myself don't find a single word in the entire world offensive on it's own, and neither should you or anyone else.


It's ok to just say "I don't know what a strawman is", you know.

While this is correct, you and I both know, that's not how the world and society works.

Much like saying, "have a good day" and "have a good life" should mean the same thing but for varying length of time, but telling someone have a good life is taken negatively.

[Aleksandr]

We were promised 1 live letter per month up until next patch. There been brief gaps in communications during development and this is just another one of them.

I just want to say I like your signature. Whenever the forums get to serious I am all: Yay that cat is having fun with chicken and grape soda (it would be juice but it is in a beaker so must be a level 10 alchemist recipe hence grape soda). Which is pretty awesome.

[Jarlax]

I am a bit of a forum reader, and find it more entertaining than the paper with my morning coffee. The devs in this game interact more with the community than I have seem many many other mmos do. SO far out of them all SoE is doing a fantastic job with EQ Next and community interaction. Where I actually got a twitter reply for one of my concerns from the lead designer. The reason you don't see a lot of replies with the longer threads are typically two reasons.

1. There was already a thread with that topic that they replied their official answer to. (the most common)

2. Any civilized person is not going to try and have an argument on the internet with a bunch of people who don't agree with you and can be extremely vocal and ridiculously rude.(the reality of it)

I like a lot of their responses that the community does not, it reminds me of the old EQ forums where the dev would pop in on page 100 of a thread and tell everyone LTP your doing it wrong, but I wont tell you how, you have to figure that out.