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[Rowyne]

Developing both systems at once doesn't mean PS3 and PC users cant play together, it just means they'll be using a different UI. But currently the PC menu is being held back by the PS3, which has been put on in indefinite hold. Which means, the UI development is on hold? No thanks, it needs to be updated to PC standards and then PS3 can be developed on its own.

Furthermore, PS2 limitations = XI. Enough said.

I agree 100%. This has been a huge point of annoyance for me.

As far back as the beta feedback forums, it's been said that dual UI's need to be developed for this game. One for PC (keyboard/mouse) and one for PS3 (controller). If feasible, they could implement an option so that you could choose which style you prefer (such as for those who want to play on their PC but use a controller). The one-size-fits-all approach is making both parties unhappy.

I want to be able to single-click options with my mouse instead of going through layers and layers of menus. I want right-click functionality. I want my left-mouse-click to manually pan my camera, and the right-mouse-click to pivot my character. I want drag-and-drop functionality when I load up my action bar. And while we're on the subject, I don't want to flip through action bars, I want all of them visible all the time. I want to be able to target NPCs on my screen without having to click my mouse 3 times before selecting them because my nameplate is in the way and it keeps targeting me.

I'm seriously tired of feeling like I'm playing a console port, and that the keyboard/mouse players are an afterthought.

FFXI was near and dear to my heart, and I played for 4 years. I've considered playing again, but the fact that it is purely a console-style menu driven interface with zero mouse functionality is the single biggest thing that's keeping me from doing it. I only put up with it back in 2004 because it was my first MMO. But I know trying to pick it up again would frustrate the heck out of me.

I do believe Yoshi-P said at one point down the line they'll be looking into developing dual UI's. It can't come soon enough for me.