One to Fifty, One Zone - Long OP

[Mack]

Bitte ^^

This needs to be adressed in every forum, so maybe anyone can raise such a topic on the french forum if it isnt already?
(I would but i cant speak french :P)

When you said the German forums were dead I went and checked the French forums and lets just say that if the German forums are dead the French forums have decomposed and are stinking up the place, its like a ghost town over there :P but we may still be able to get some response anyway.

[Daedae]

Reaching up to 30 pages of universal agreement, and no Dev acknowledgment? Well, lets keep it going and keep it rated up!
(The Jp and NA players have had the same complaints since alpha, and the message boards for both regions clearly reflect that if you can get a decent translate, so with both sides throwing more kindling on the fire under SE, they're bound to listen some time)

The changes we want are going to come slow, and grueling if we ever get them at all, and it has the possibility to create an actual sense of adventure. Keep the good stuff flowing! :-)

[Spellbinder]

This is not 100% accurate but it's close. When one of our fluent JP speakers is on tomorrow afternoon I'll be sure to get up the complete translation.

I'm not Japanese, but I'd like to think I can read and speak it well enough. (I better if I want to keep living here ).

Anywho

プロデューサ/ディレクタの吉田です。

皆さん、MAPについての問題提起ありがとうございます。
皆さん同様に吉田もMAPの仕様について、強く危機意識があり、
莫大な作業量ではありますが、しっかり再設計に向けた計画を進めています。
ただし、既にご指摘いただいている通り、根本からの修正のためには、
お時間を頂いてしまうことになります。

そのため、現MAPのコリジョン緩和（段差/引っ掛かりの緩和）は地道に続け、
根本改修も長期的に計画という並行策で進めています。

From Producer/Director Yoshida

Thank you for all of your concerns regarding maps. Like you, the players, Yoshida is also very concerned about the layout of the maps, and although we have a great deal of work to do, we are working on plans to substantially redesign the maps. However, as previously mentioned because we have to work on fundamental changes first, it is going to take time.

Therefore, we are going to continue working on problems with map collision (not sure how to define whats in parenthesis), and continue with our plans to fix the foundation at the same time over the long term.

Any other takers here?

[Siobu]

Should a true adventure with all of the wonderful people I've met here and in game await us in Eorzea, then I have no qualms with waiting.

But we need to know where they plan to take us from here. What do they plan to do? Are they already doing it? What is 'it'?

I feel that it's important they share with us their plans. Eorzea is desperately trying to hold onto her adventurers, but I worry that if the wrong decisions are made, if hubs are the solution or the widening of corridors, she'll lose her grip. Our feedback at this point in time is vital.

It's beyond reassuring that both sides of our oceans want the same for our game world. And to come here and post and receive such feedback from every one truly tells me that I was right to try for answers.

For new visitors, I encourage you to leave your thoughts here.

I'm not sure I can thank every one enough for the overwhelming support.

[Richard]

From Producer/Director Yoshida

Thank you for all of your concerns regarding maps. Like you, the players, Yoshida is also very concerned about the layout of the maps, and although we have a great deal of work to do, we are working on plans to substantially redesign the maps. However, as previously mentioned because we have to work on fundamental changes first, it is going to take time.

Therefore, we are going to continue working on problems with map collision (not sure how to define whats in parenthesis), and continue with our plans to fix the foundation at the same time over the long term.

Beautiful! Thank you so much Spellbinder. THIS HAS LOTS OF PROMISE!

[Siobu]

I agree, Richard! And I hope this thread will bring us clarity as to what that post actually means.

Because though it's hopeful, it could mean anything. We deserve to know where we'll be standing in a year. Whether it's Thanalan, a new Thanalan, or a new world.

I will keep waiting and hoping! Hoping for a response which we've all earned.

(Edit: Thanks for your enthusiasm, translators.)

[Sargon]

All I can say is that the maps design and the texture variety is way below my expectations.

Therefore I support this thread!

[Nabiri]

Wow, guys. I'm overwhelmed by every one's support, truly! Thanks so much, without all of you, this thread never would have gotten the attention of the community. Each post counts and might lead to being heard by the reps.

I feel like you pointed out exactly what this game is lacking in basics ( - of course it's lacking a lot, but this is the foundation to build on that we need).. what keeps it from feeling like a Final Fantasy game. You put into words what many of us were trying to figure out how to say. Thank YOU.

[Rowyne]

I feel like you pointed out exactly what this game is lacking in basics ( - of course it's lacking a lot, but this is the foundation to build on that we need).. what keeps it from feeling like a Final Fantasy game. You put into words what many of us were trying to figure out how to say. Thank YOU.

Well said, Nabiri!

Thank you for helping us to finally recognize and form into words what has quietly nagged at us in the backs of our minds ... what felt so lacking about Eorzea ... and what needs to change to make this feel like an adventure in a Final Fantasy world.

[Chinook]

I'll start the thread on the french forums before noon today.