Letter from the Producer, XIV (07/20/2011)

[Chanse]

A common expression around here used to be "Well I got along just fine in FFXI without [said feature], so there's no reason to implement it."

It is this kind of mentality which inspired such sentiments within me. From my perspective, it seems like a lot of people would be happy with less rather than more. And their reasoning: "just because". (that's their only reason or something).

I'm probably speaking on my own behalf but I am sure some will agree with me. I don't think people meant that we are fine without it or having FFXIV be like FFXI. I think at the moment, the way FFXIV is at, it would be nice for a NEWER game to be at least FFXI quality in gameplay and community.. etc. I believe the two upcoming updates (1.18 and 1.19) is getting very close to the same feeling we have with FFXI. Not saying FFXIV should be exactly like FFXI, I'm just talking about feelings and the sense of familiarity. Of course once FFXIV get to where FFXI is at... I am sure everyone is opened up to new implements and features that other MMO have but yet stick with the FF ways that we enjoy most.

I know how hard it is to pick up someone's work and having to turn it around in a short amount of time with CLIENTS (us players) constantly behind your back wishing to change this and that while you already have a plan.

[giftforce]

That's a collective we, not a royal we. You use 'the people on these forums' and I use 'we'. It's inclusive rather than exclusive, like you seem to prefer to create an air of 'I'm the victim!' You whine, complain and generally make an ass of yourself and then get huffy and throw a tantrum when you're called on it. If anything would make the game and forums better right now, it would be your absence.

Well if you can think of a better way to convey such concepts, I would love to hear it. But alas I am not Shakespeare so until then you'll have to excuse my not-entirely-perfect manner of speech. Sorry we can't all be perfect like you.

What I am most afraid of is the departure of Final Fantasy from its roots. You see, like a tree, Final Fantasy has roots. And, like a tree, it may bend toward the light a little, but stray too far and it will break.

And as the saying goes, if a tree falls in the forest...

We must uphold the sacred institution of 'Final Fantasy' at all costs, even if it means omitting the terms "derp" from our vocabularies. Whatever it takes.

[Eekiki]

I'm not agreeing with giftforce's whining about the use of the colloquialism "derp", but I must point out that nowhere in the original Japanese text of Yoshi's letter are the words "derp" or "ponies" found.

That said, I am glad they are in the English translation. They are used properly.

[Dargoth_Draconia]

I wanted to say about the bathing suits being introduced I liked the idea but why do the males have to have those retarded chest straps? Also don't forget to go ahead and make them for the male Miqote and the female Roegadyn. Good job on with this patch it has even a bit more content then I expected it to have, hopefully you can give us an estimate when we can expect to see 1.19 come our way, like 1 month or less?

[Jinrya-Geki]

... ... ... ... ... Where's the Elezen female swimsuit model D:

[TheVedis]

(Square Enix and its affiliates are in no way liable for raid wipes resulting from adventurers entering boss fights armored in bathing suits.)

[giftforce]

You guys can't tell a parody when you see one?

I am doing an impersonation of the typical FF fanatic who tries to sabotage any addition to this game on the basis of "it's not Final Fantasy enough."

You see the irony?

When I (and others) have suggested adding voice overs, the response has been a resounding "learn to read", "final fantasy games are intellectual", "this isn't some derpy WoW game".

The same thing with jump, really.

So it's just really funny (from my perspective) when the same community has a positive reaction to Yoshi when he uses the word derp and so on (not that he specifically used it, as it so turns out). It seems ironic and borderline hypocritical from my vantage point.

Ahaha.

(Well I amused myself at least... maybe you had to be there)

[DurtiMonkeyToe]

You guys can't tell a parody when you see one?

I am doing an impersonation of the typical FF fanatic who tries to sabotage any addition to this game on the basis of "it's not Final Fantasy enough."

You see the irony?

When I (and others) have suggested adding voice overs, the response has been a resounding "learn to read", "final fantasy games are intellectual", "this isn't some derpy WoW game".

The same thing with jump, really.

So it's just really funny (from my perspective) when the same community has a positive reaction to Yoshi when he uses the word derp and so on (not that he specifically used it, as it so turns out).

(Well I amused myself at least... maybe you had to be there)

Maybe it's just their reaction to you in general. To me, it's like "Damn, that rash is back again"...

[Eekiki]

... ... ... ... ... Where's the Elezen female swimsuit model D:

You and I have one more day to fantasize about it, then it will be a reality.

Ohh, if I close my eyes I can see it now.

[TheVedis]

Maybe it's just their reaction to you in general. To me, it's like "Damn, that rash is back again"...

/thwaps durti on the nose
bad troll feeder! bad, bad