Letter from the Producer, XVI (08/15/2011)

[Concept]

as long as chocobos make it into this patch i'm happy Hope to see airships also, as long as they don't need me to be r40 and do some crazy quests just to get a ticket the picture of the chocobos is great! love it. I'm hoping that maybe the flags on the side could be changed to what ever linkshell symbol you have, I think it would be nice, idk. all I can say is, CHOCOBO!

[Hawklaser]

Those going off on SE needing to go the route of jobs similar to FFXI, no they don't. I actually rather like the current style, as it lets me choose what kind of abilities I want. Though they do need to make it so each class feels more unique outside of the few abilities that are currently class specific.

The biggest reason the all feel so similar to many people is likely because the majority are just cherry picking the best non-class specific abilities. Then choosing which weapon/class specific abilities fits what they want more.

Once each class gets a more diverse array of specific and unique skills that are worth while the classes will start differentiating. Until then they are gonna feel similar.

[Kailea_Nagisa]

Hey! XIII's Chocobo theme was awesome! xD Almost made me stand up and start dancing in front of my tv. lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDwAN90MKTo

chocobo theme for XIII was total crap -.- sounded way out of place and did not fit at all

i already said that i dont care that jobs were not implemented. I know they did allot of work and most likely worked their asses off. All im saying is they did not get everything done by the end of summer that they said they would. It seems you are very defensive against me stating the truth when it also seems we both agree on all of the above.

Learn programming and get a job on level with the SE programers, then get in a siuation like they are in, and try and keep your dead lines...... go ahead, I will wait *taps foot*

[Teknoman]

Man i'm really liking the country banners and armor on Chocobos. Giving me an Ivalice vibe.

chocobo theme for XIII was total crap -.- sounded way out of place and did not fit at all




Learn programming and get a job on level with the SE programers, then get in a siuation like they are in, and try and keep your dead lines...... go ahead, I will wait *taps foot*

No more outta place than FFVI,VII,VIII, or IX.

IV: (Black Chocobo) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhfk7cLbBCQ
VI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZjANi9efro
VII: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HKHQWoMX8o
VIII: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deMVhzbauS0
IX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EICxq...eature=related

All of them, except maybe IX seem a little out of place with their surroundings....it's kinda a trend with boco themes it seems.

As far as jobs go, any news is fine by me. I just have the dilemma of going Knight(Paladin) or Dark Knight when they hit.

[Zanfire]

chocobo theme for XIII was total crap -.- sounded way out of place and did not fit at all




Learn programming and get a job on level with the SE programers, then get in a siuation like they are in, and try and keep your dead lines...... go ahead, I will wait *taps foot*

I think the point is....dont set deadlines and get people excited if you cant do it. This isnt the first time they have pushed things back.

[AlexNiculaie]

I think the point is....dont set deadlines and get people excited if you cant do it. This isnt the first time they have pushed things back.

But rarely by more than a few weeks. People need to get a grip. Some perspective would be nice as well. Further, as many have been asking, just what isn't getting done that was promised? What did they say would be in before the Fall that hasn't been implemented or will be in the next patch? Hell, if all they push back the release is by a couple of weeks, they're doing pretty damned good by any real world standard.

[Holland]

I think the point is....dont set deadlines and get people excited if you cant do it. This isnt the first time they have pushed things back.

Indeed. they have pushed things back, because of unforeseen issues. Now saying "This isnt the first time" implies they have left something out of the "End of summer plans". Please... point what has been left out, and while you point what has been left out, which im sure you will search in vain, also point out what is being added in addition.

[Zanfire]

Indeed. they have pushed things back, because of unforeseen issues. Now saying "This isnt the first time" implies they have left something out of the "End of summer plans". Please... point what has been left out, and while you point what has been left out, which im sure you will search in vain, also point out what is being added in addition.

I didnt persoanlly say that (though yes they have not met deadlines times in the past) I think the only thing i care about that is missing is jobs (which was listed to be implimented by summer) and possibly an AH. Other things like equipment stat revisions. Some might hit 1.19....but of course later on they had to hold back on jobs...which was a big thing for me personally. http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/11012 (if you were wondering where people got this stuff from)

[Sonic_the_Hedgehog]

I didnt persoanlly say that (though yes they have not met deadlines times in the past) I think the only thing i care about that is missing is jobs (which was listed to be implimented by summer) and possibly an AH.

I want you to show me on that list "Implementing Job system" and "Implementing AH", because I don't see anything close to that. Only cost assessments and design.

[Holland]

I want you to show me on that list "Implementing Job system" and "Implementing AH", because I don't see anything close to that. Only cost assessments and design.

You are right, there is no mention of implementation at all. At the beginning of the list, it talks about implementation of the jobs quests (not even the job mechanic), but, as soon as you get to the proper battle related - job details, it does indicate design and cost assessments only, not even implementation, I have read the list three times now lol. Everything is included. And to be fair, he has specified some of the stuff mentioned might get pushed to 1.19a, which could be what? two weeks maybe?

Im not trying to call out people or anything, more on the line of clearing this misconception that on these specific plans only (The end of summer plans), they have, in fact, not left anything out. That is not to say they have not done it in the past or that they will not do it in future patches, but come on, were in the gaming industry where almost every project gets pushed back at least once. And all in all, yes, I would have liked to have jobs by end of summer, but it was never stated that at all.