Lore book? Why not a Lore Database App for FFXIV?

[Naraku_Diabolos]

I agree with wanting to own a physical book. I have a TON of books as it is that my bookshelf in my bedroom can't hold anymore. I have so many that I have to stack them on my floor. Tis only temporary since I just finished school in the fall and need to get more money to move out in this year. But think about it, would you rather have a book that it's content is not current, or something that is continuously updating like an application? It doesn't have to be on your smartphone. It can be used on your iPad/Android tablet as well.

Because I can't stand doing heavy reading on phones and I don't have and never plan on buying a tablet. I quite like having a physical copy of my books.

Also, let's be realistic: They can charge more for a physical book.

But do you want to kill more trees? D: I know more revenue can be made from books, but a TON of purchases can be made digitally to generate revenue quicker. I mean, what if the books are limited in numbers when first released, just like the Carbuncle plush dolls? If there were to be a Lore App, it would be unlimited and anyone could buy it with no worries of it being sold out.

[CyrilLucifer]

I mean, what if the books are limited in numbers when first released, just like the Carbuncle plush dolls? If there were to be a Lore App, it would be unlimited and anyone could buy it with no worries of it being sold out.

The Carbuncle Plush (and the moogle plush, actually) is still extremely to get on Japanese sites and it's much cheaper than on the SE store due to the Yen conversion rate; never buy from the SE store if you can help it. If that's what you're worried about, all it takes is a bit of searching. These sites ship to North America and sell to North American customers and it's no different than buying from a western store, except that they charge you in Yen. SE is so strange; they overproduce for Japan but underproduce for the west.

Edit: There may be some limitations to South America, though. I remember hearing about it for Argentina regarding more expensive packages. And Europeans may have to pay customs, ick.

I think for SE the best thing to do is release it physical-only first, then turn it digital later because I do understand it being more easily available.

I, for one, would not be buying it if it was only digital, however.