Is this where we're at 11 months later?

[Lienn]

The thing is...FFXIV is dead. Dev team isn't "fixing" it...they're somehow remaking it...they're using some of the old content because without them they would need to have servers down, which is not an option since FFXIV already was released and the ToS forces them to keep servers up.

They had 2 options: Keep a server for the old FFXIV and rework the new FFXIV offline and replacing the game all in one patch or keep the current FFXIV servers going and replace the old content in parts so they not only keep the game going but also can receive feedback from playerbase regarding every change.

I do think the way they picked is the correct one...the more they hear players feedback the more acceptance the game will have...and, for a game that already born drowning in a burst of hatred, acceptance does is a point just as important as any other regarding this game...because if they repeat the approach Tanaka team did during beta (not hearing the playerbase until it was already too late) no matter how good the game was...the rejection from playerbase would have it fated to fail.

My only point regarding all these changes is that they should keep some of the original content for those who liked the original game. Merging the old FFXIV with the new FFXIV would have a much better long-term result than just replacing everything.

[Shadow_Satey]

The thing is...FFXIV is dead. Dev team isn't "fixing" it...they're somehow remaking it...they're using some of the old content because without them they would need to have servers down, which is not an option since FFXIV already was released and the ToS forces them to keep servers up.

They had 2 options: Keep a server for the old FFXIV and rework the new FFXIV offline and replacing the game all in one patch or keep the current FFXIV servers going and replace the old content in parts so they not only keep the game going but also can receive feedback from playerbase regarding every change.

I do think the way they picked is the correct one...the more they hear players feedback the more acceptance the game will have...and, for a game that already born drowning in a burst of hatred, acceptance does is a point just as important as any other regarding this game...because if they repeat the approach Tanaka team did during beta (not hearing the playerbase until it was already too late) no matter how good the game was...the rejection from playerbase would have it fated to fail.

My only point regarding all these changes is that they should keep some of the original content for those who liked the original game. Merging the old FFXIV with the new FFXIV would have a much better long-term result than just replacing everything.

I agree with you 100%. I do think it's silly to just re-invent everything (although, it does sound like that's what they are doing) however, I had no idea that they were re-inventing FFXIV to a brand new game (instead of the one released). I think it does make sense, otherwise, this would be the worst Final Fantasy game released by Square Enix, and I doubt they want to release a game, cancel it, and have it be just another "numbered" game in the series with no potential. I'm sure they learned a lot from this experience. It does seem odd that it has taken them (no offense) a quick kick to the balls to get them to listen, and eventually fix everything, yet, I wonder what road the "new" game will take, and if player's concerns will finally be addressed (like they picked up and did with XIII-2).

Thanks to all in advance.

[Evangelus]

The thing is...FFXIV is dead. Dev team isn't "fixing" it...they're somehow remaking it...they're using some of the old content because without them they would need to have servers down, which is not an option since FFXIV already was released and the ToS forces them to keep servers up.

They had 2 options: Keep a server for the old FFXIV and rework the new FFXIV offline and replacing the game all in one patch or keep the current FFXIV servers going and replace the old content in parts so they not only keep the game going but also can receive feedback from playerbase regarding every change.

that it would be amazing O_o !!!!

ps: what is "ToS" ?

[Valarian]

that it would be amazing O_o !!!!

ps: what is "ToS" ?

"Terms of Service", or Star Trek "The Original Series", if you're a trekkie.