Grand Companies

[SAMINUS]

I wondered what the hell happened to this feature. It was hyped, then kinda just drifted off to nothing. The Grand Company page is limited as hell, we need more information for sure. Sadly, for a dev response, we might need to make this a hot topic... so.. bump bump bump bump.. ya

[Davorok]

I'm not a Rep nor a Dev but I am a Dav n' I can Rap (not really) but here is some old and newish info on Companies.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post141384


Company SystemIntroduction of the Grand Companies-NEW-
Implementation of command centers in the three city-states-NEW-
Appearance of the three commanders-NEW-
Implementation of a contribution system and rewards-NEW-
Ongoing addition of rewards and expansion of content


-NEW-
Grand Companies quests-NEW-
Development of the Grand Companies for the three city-states and design of accompanying questsIntroduction of additional quests

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post127940

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post128011

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ll=1#post85828

The Grand Companies will do the nations of Limsa Lominsa, Gridania, and Ul’dah justice as their stalwart representatives, and related content such as quests will begin to go live in patch 1.17. We’ll also be seeing the rulers of each of the companies come forth. A historic set of events is primed to take place in Eorzea, so be sure to keep a sharp eye out!

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post101658

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post117475

Instanced dungeons will provide a means to further solidify the bonds of the Maelstrom, the Immortal Flames, and the Order of the Twin Adder. The Grand Companies are large-scale organizations that will play an active role in the events going on in Eorzea as they happen, so be on the lookout!

Somewhere there is a Letter or Dev Post that says Jobs will likely be unlocked thru Company Quests but I couldn't find it.

[Rydin]

No one wants to be surprised by the new content?
Like you didn't know it was coming then you read the patch notes and are like "WTF"

[Sephr]

I'd say they're likely to form the hubs from which a lot of content will be based. It's likely missions for dungeons as well as a lot of overworld events such as hamlet defence and 'chocobo defence' will be given from them. I fully expect them to take a sort of similar position to the campaign hubs of FFXI-WoTG, except hopefully taking it to a higher level.

Basically, I think they'll form the backbone to link all these seemingly very different styles of content we're going to be getting in the future.

Really looking forward to them, personally.

[Molly_Millions]

No one wants to be surprised by the new content?
Like you didn't know it was coming then you read the patch notes and are like "WTF"

No no no, that's not it. They all want to speculate about why companies are gonna suck, and to complain about how XI/WoW/Terra/Rift does it better. Don't you read these forums?

[Onidemon]

No no no, that's not it. They all want to speculate about why companies are gonna suck, and to complain about how XI/WoW/Terra/Rift does it better. Don't you read these forums?

I didn't see anyone in this post say that Grand Companies will suck. Rather i see people tryin' to speculate about what Grand Companies will be like and from what i read it's all positive.

Grand Companies will rock i have no doubt and it will be another layer of content for us to keep busy. It will also make FFXIV a bit different then other mmos.

[Maverick_Hawkeye]

PS3 launch...? Must of missed the release date for that one...

As for the Grand Companies... they're just a plot device to move the story along.. nothing to see here.. move along~

[Onidemon]

PS3 launch...? Must of missed the release date for that one...

As for the Grand Companies... they're just a plot device to move the story along.. nothing to see here.. move along~

Just from the post below you can see that it will be a lot more then that.

I'm not a Rep nor a Dev but I am a Dav n' I can Rap (not really) but here is some old and newish info on Companies.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post141384


Company SystemIntroduction of the Grand Companies-NEW-
Implementation of command centers in the three city-states-NEW-
Appearance of the three commanders-NEW-
Implementation of a contribution system and rewards-NEW-
Ongoing addition of rewards and expansion of content


-NEW-
Grand Companies quests-NEW-
Development of the Grand Companies for the three city-states and design of accompanying questsIntroduction of additional quests

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post127940

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post128011

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ll=1#post85828
The Grand Companies will do the nations of Limsa Lominsa, Gridania, and Ul’dah justice as their stalwart representatives, and related content such as quests will begin to go live in patch 1.17. We’ll also be seeing the rulers of each of the companies come forth. A historic set of events is primed to take place in Eorzea, so be sure to keep a sharp eye out!


http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post101658

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...l=1#post117475
Instanced dungeons will provide a means to further solidify the bonds of the Maelstrom, the Immortal Flames, and the Order of the Twin Adder. The Grand Companies are large-scale organizations that will play an active role in the events going on in Eorzea as they happen, so be on the lookout!


Somewhere there is a Letter or Dev Post that says Jobs will likely be unlocked thru Company Quests but I couldn't find it.

[Colino]

PS3 launch...? Must of missed the release date for that one...

As for the Grand Companies... they're just a plot device to move the story along.. nothing to see here.. move along~

No they are definitely not "just a plot device" because if you bothered to actually check the lodestone Grand Company page you'd notice that they specifically say that there's much more to it than that:

Upon induction, you will be awarded the initial rank given to all new recruits, and may count yourself among elite. Company members will be assigned missions vital and diverse in nature, ranging from skirmishes with Garlean forces and savage beast tribes to supply replenishment and manufacturing. Whatever your strength and specialty, rest assured in the knowledge that your presence will make a difference.

Prove your worth by unfailingly completing the tasks assigned, and you will climb the ranks and be entrusted with missions of greater import and issued powerful equipment befitting your prowess. As a special provision exempts adventurers from bound service, you are free to take up the cause at your own pace and convenience. Yet know that disaster waits for no man, like a dark cloud overhead spreading its shadowy demesne ahead of the coming storm. And when the day of reckoning arrives, all adventurers will find their steel tested to the farthest limit.

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...pany/gc01.html

[Maverick_Hawkeye]

I'm really not seeing them being much more than that...

Grand companies say "Go complete this dungeon to save the princess"
You say "Okay! What an active role you're playing NPC!"
<You complete it.>
You say "I'm done!"
Grand Companies say "Nice work, heres your reward!"
You say "All Right! What an innovative system we've developed!"