Things to add to Eternal bonding

[Kahnom]

so what do you guys think you should be able to do with your partner?

er.. Secret(+18) Emote like the sims ?

[Arriko]

Some housing benefits would be cool. But I think something in our profiles to state who they are, the date it took place etc would be enough. Or a special tab in the character profile window. Even your significant others name on the info when you hover over your ring, special title for the two of you.

A new board in towns to see whos not married yet for us single ladies j/k j/k!!!

[Nicobo]

Access to each other's inventory directly.

In other words, EX and BIND not work on a pair. ^^;

[Edeline]

Sharing inventories or rights of any type won't happen most likely. As Yoshi said, bonds aren't foreverlasting in many cases, would make a lot of conflict when a -relationship- ends.

[Cutie_McSnuggles]

/holdhands

[Nicobo]

Sharing inventories or rights of any type won't happen most likely. As Yoshi said, bonds aren't foreverlasting in many cases, would make a lot of conflict when a -relationship- ends.

when it ends, "access denied", how about an "Eternal Partner chest", another version of company chest. ^^;

tbh, ownership of a house and the housing item may make lot of conflict when a -relationship- ends as well?

[Morningstar1337]

While I likely would not be participating in this (party due to the fact that my character and myself are opposite genders) there are still some things I'd like to see:

• Immunity to Charm attacks (at least when significant other is in the party)
• A Move that's a combination of Aetherial Manipulation and Cover that allows you to take a hit for your other (and only him/her)
• Maybe a customized minion based on your significant other (prolly won't happen because "PS3 limitations")
• Placing your significant other at the top of the friends list, with a special icon
• some sort of special effect (cherry blossoms, fireworks, all those sigils of the Twelve lighting up, etc) why you and other get married at the Sanctum of the twelve
• A small stat boost when they die in battle (that would be removed if they are alive)
• Maybe somewhere along the line, the ability to "adopt", allowing the creation of a new Child NPC
  • The child will spontaneously form as a coalescence of Aether, getting around any questions about pregnancy (and aging) so that certain people wouldn't have to explain pregnancy, and also so that the Westboro crowd will not notice the gay marriages and complain to SE.

[Fyrebrand]

Personally, I don't think the game should be nosing its way into our personal lives and formally glorifying our real-world relationships. Besides, not everyone has a significant other who plays FFXIV, or if they do they may not be comfortable with this virtual "marriage" nonsense. This "eternal bond" ceremony is an arbitrary, inane ritual that has nothing to do with the game at all, and is better left out.

However, if it absolutely has to be put in the game for some reason, it would not be fair for it to come with practical benefits. Some of you are suggesting things like stat or xp boosts, inventory/spiritbond sharing, or free teleports. Heck, one guy actually suggested higher HP/MP/TP. Are you kidding!? How is this remotely fair? This all sounds incredibly selfish and entitled. You are basically trying to turn the game into "marry-to-win," punishing anyone who doesn't want to partake in your weird game marriage cult.

What's next, registering our real-world religion for a free tomestone allowance? Divulge our political leanings for a shot at an exclusive chocobo barding if we pick the right one? Hey, maybe we can skip the cash shop altogether by sending SE a statement of our annual income, and they will award our characters an equivalent amount of items and gil.

[mero-ix]

^ Someone's bitter about being /foreveralone.

[Morningstar1337]

Personally, I don't think the game should be nosing its way into our personal lives and formally glorifying our real-world relationships. Besides, not everyone has a significant other who plays FFXIV, or if they do they may not be comfortable with this virtual "marriage" nonsense. This "eternal bond" ceremony is an arbitrary, inane ritual that has nothing to do with the game at all, and is better left out.

You make a good point, however this thread is an inherently rooted in the problem your post points out as even aesthetics can be seen as "practical benefits" that will complain about (see: Cash Shop)