ARR often feels very contradictory in its design (long)

[hybrus]

i totally agree with topic it feels so claustorphobic to play

[Viridiana]

There was an idea for crafting I mentioned way back in the 1.0 boards that would make it so crafting and raiding could coexist: Make the true best in slot (for a certain number of slots per tier, not all of them) something that is unsellable, crafted, and whose mats are unsellable raid drops. That is, the absolute best in certain slots should require its owner to be both raiding and crafting (and potentially gathering, just add another unsellable item in there). Have the next-best be very close behind, but have the best be a clear winner.

[Dano]

[Raestloz]

I agree with the craftings. Crafted items are pretty much of no value outside crafting and gathering. End game gears drops from dungeons, don't have Materia slots, and free.

I wish crafting is as integrated as in GW2. Sure you can get good stuff from dungeons (in fact, that's where good stuffs come from) but the truly best ones are handcrafted. Although I admit it's more about aesthetics, but that presents a long-term goal to get the looks you always want.

[frostmagemari]

The catch is... you are not japanese, so your opinion is ignored. Reps and devs only posts here to say "It won't be done".

Remember about the cat butts... the moment it was said in japanese, it got a response from the designer himself. Nevermind the english forums going on it for months.

I'd -like- to think that this kind of thing isn't something done by intent.. i'll call SQE out on a lot of things, but i don't think they're trying to ignore their customers (this time). Though, i do think the CM's on the English (and other language forums, JP included) don't give two hoots about the opinions we express, but rather just wanting to keep 'order' on the forums or inform the Devs after a post reaches a certain threshold for posts or likes. I'd also think that it's easier for one of the Devs to browse through the Japanese forums on an a lazy day and find things they want to respond to.

I'm not trying to excuse them for things, but, i don't think they're doing this particular thing consciously.

[M4Fade]

Great post OP. You articulated what I've been feeling since Alpha.

2.0 was just didn't turn out to be the game I wanted it to be, personally. It fell short, big time. I remember when I first heard about 2.0 and how Yoshida was taking the reins, it was exciting. I was really looking forward to an upgraded and expanded FFXIV 1.0.

We got this instead; barebones of a game. Yoshida was not the savior of FFXIV to me. He kinda destroyed it for me as well as the 4 others I came to this game with.

I am not sure how long it's going to take for SE to make things right or if they will even put forth a meaningful effort. How long do we wait for that though? *sigh*

Anyways, speak with your wallets guys. Turn those sub renewals off, maybe SE will take the hint.

[Jubez187]

I just think there's a lot left on the table in this game, it's good that it's THERE, but as one of the first comments said: it needs to be fleshed out. Crafting is cool, but not as prevalent as most of us would have hoped. Elemental resistances are there, haven't really seen them come into fruition yet. Blunt/Slash/Pierce is there but it doesn't play a big part either. Picking your Deity is there, doesn't really do anything yet. Cross-classing is there, but sometimes I swear it feels like the Devs don't even play this game. WHY WOULD A PALADIN CROSS CLASS SKULL SUNDER!? It only works with either a combo or defiance (neither of which cross class). Materia is there, but it's just "+ X main stat." Where is increased Radius for X skills? Lower cooldowns for X skill etc etc.

[ArcheustheWise]

Anyways, speak with your wallets guys. Turn those sub renewals off, maybe SE will take the hint.

Sadly I doubt it, im sure they are going to milk it dry before they say screw it and flip the switch. (if it gets that bad) There won't be a third revamp as i doubt anyone in their right mind would buy the game a third time or even give it a third chance... well.. with other mmos coming soon anyway. There time to shine is right now... so they better hit it hard :P

[Jubez187]

Anyways, speak with your wallets guys. Turn those sub renewals off, maybe SE will take the hint.

Honestly, this is counter-intuitive I think. I wouldn't say that Yoshi doesn't know what we want from the game, so therefore I'm going to sub to fund new content. Not paying a sub to prove a point is smart for one, but dumb for all.

[M4Fade]

Honestly, this is counter-intuitive I think. I wouldn't say that Yoshi doesn't know what we want from the game, so therefore I'm going to sub to fund new content. Not paying a sub to prove a point is smart for one, but dumb for all.

I knew someone would say this, and honestly I was thinking the same thing you were as I typed that.

It's obvious SE needs the funds.. and time. My faith in 'Yoshi and Co.' has slipped though.. I'll see how the game is in 6 months or so then maybe I can throw some more cash their way.