Cash shop confirmed

[Madoka]

I don't think they ever said they were pulling content to be sold in the cash shop. Just because Sleipnir is in there now doesn't mean he won't also be a drop in a trial. They could also do things for the minions, such as anni rewards down the line like Minfilia and Thancred were. Seems to be a "I want it now and here's some money" deal.

[SirEdeonX]

I don't think they ever said they were pulling content to be sold in the cash shop. Just because Sleipnir is in there now doesn't mean he won't also be a drop in a trial. They could also do things for the minions, such as anni rewards down the line like Minfilia and Thancred were. Seems to be a "I want it now and here's some money" deal.

I'm sure they used the word "exclusive". But hey, if they do indeed have plans to get them in-game, I eat all my words.
I don't need minions or mounts now, by any means. I just think it's fair to at least have a chance to get them.

No. But people asked for things like vanity and vials/namechanging to be sold like WoW does. Hell, there are a few threads within the first couple pages now with it. Again. You want it, you buy it. Not everything comes for free. Just be glad things like XP increases and whatnot are not being sold yet.

Vials and name changing and server transfers are a bit different. You buy them if you messed up or simple feel the need to. They don't add anything to your account someone else doesn't have. And I sure am grateful they specifically stated no P2W items of any kind would be coming.

[Hurlstone]

I don't think they ever said they were pulling content to be sold in the cash shop. Just because Sleipnir is in there now doesn't mean he won't also be a drop in a trial. They could also do things for the minions, such as anni rewards down the line like Minfilia and Thancred were. Seems to be a "I want it now and here's some money" deal.

It could be that. Although even with that arrangement, I could see some players getting upset about that. When it comes to vanity items, I honestly do not mind the 'Get in-game via gil etc/buy on store' approach.