Let's Just Ask: Is Ishgard Opening?

[Picoman]

Hmm, how about Ishgard for 1.23?

We know about 1.19, and a bunch about 1.20, Jobs coming in 1.21, there is always a balance patch so 1.22, then bang Ishgard for 1.23?

September 1.19 > November 1.20 > December 1.21 > February 1.22 > March 1.23 (Hmm + PS3?)

[Anonymoose]

Reminder: The OP is from July. Now, we're just bullsh!tting about possibilities and specifics.

Back when I started this thread, we were still under the impression that "new content" was just "on hold" until they "fixed" older content. However, after the first few posts came out about 1.18 and 1.19, it became clear that the "New Content" wasn't stuff that was held back, it was entirely new, base-foundation stuff that should have been in from day one.

So, we see a 20% game at release boosted to about a 50% game now, and it's pretty clear Ishgard is probably a while off. Hell, even "Battle Changes" likely extend to full-on jobs at this point.

[Platinumstorm]

I'm kinda lost at the complete fascination with Ishgard. What will Ishgard do for us as players that it should be implemented before our base world is improved?

I'd rather have our base cities become more functional, fleshed out, and more purpose filled before they tackle Ishgard. Ishgard hates outsiders anyhow.

[Anonymoose]

Fascination with Isghard: Why do we want it?
Because that stupid motherf*cker at the gate told us we're not allowed in.

Seriously, that's about it for most of us. That uppity, zealous d-nozzle is denying me my rightful entry to content.

Fascination with Isghard: Why does the OP want it?
Because I formed an irrational bond with the 2005 promo movie and I cling like ivy to the idea that we might still see a city that looks even remotely as interesting. So I agree with you - flesh out our cities. If you read back through my musings on Ishgard (especially my "commemorative landmark" one) you'll find that I don't really want Ishgard, I just want them to bring back the idea of having an area driven aesthetically entirely on wrought iron, potted flora, and tiles of glass and stone. I don't really care what else there is. I guess there'll be an aether and an AG and some quests, shops, and a chocobo guy... but whatever. Screw all that.

Three words: Wrought. Iron. Everything.

http://www.ffxivvault.com/gallery/im...1&image_id=189
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...ak/Rapture.jpg

Mmmmmmmm.

[Starlord]

Fascination with Isghard: Why do we want it?
Because that stupid motherf*cker at the gate told us we're not allowed in.

Seriously, that's about it for most of us. That uppity, zealous d-nozzle is denying me my rightful entry to content.

Fascination with Isghard: Why does the OP want it?
Because I formed an irrational bond with the 2005 promo movie and I cling like ivy to the idea that we might still see a city that looks even remotely as interesting. So I agree with you - flesh out our cities. If you read back through my musings on Ishgard (especially my "commemorative landmark" one) you'll find that I don't really want Ishgard, I just want them to bring back the idea of having an area driven aesthetically entirely on wrought iron, potted flora, and tiles of glass and stone. I don't really care what else there is. I guess there'll be an aether and an AG and some quests, shops, and a chocobo guy... but whatever. Screw all that.

Three words: Wrought. Iron. Everything.

http://www.ffxivvault.com/gallery/im...1&image_id=189
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...ak/Rapture.jpg

Mmmmmmmm.

Don't Forget how Big Ishgard is, how much Detail has to go into it, it does take awhile to Design/bug testing/Implement this kind of thing :P