Cartoony art style, hell no we won't go

[Reinheart]

Here's my example of the Fantasy gear...

http://goo.gl/kB0Lq
http://goo.gl/HlB5N
http://goo.gl/Zwnom
http://goo.gl/Xnzr3
http://goo.gl/EGizg
http://goo.gl/s54PE
http://goo.gl/4W0aA
http://goo.gl/rSXft
http://goo.gl/plGYR

[Onidemon]

Here's my example of the Fantasy gear...

http://goo.gl/kB0Lq
http://goo.gl/HlB5N
http://goo.gl/Zwnom
http://goo.gl/Xnzr3
http://goo.gl/EGizg
http://goo.gl/s54PE
http://goo.gl/4W0aA
http://goo.gl/rSXft
http://goo.gl/plGYR

I'm sorry but none of these match FFXI's style so it's no no no for a final fantasy game. How dare you, don't you know that type of stuff is taboo in these forums?

[Hikozaemon]

Here's my example of the Fantasy gear...

http://goo.gl/kB0Lq
http://goo.gl/HlB5N
http://goo.gl/Zwnom
http://goo.gl/Xnzr3
http://goo.gl/EGizg
http://goo.gl/s54PE
http://goo.gl/4W0aA
http://goo.gl/rSXft
http://goo.gl/plGYR

OMG REINHEART DONT SHOW BETELGEUZAH ALL THIS FINAL FANTASY STYLE ARMOR/WEAPONS THEY DONT BELONG IN FF14!!!
Man FF10 really had great weapon designs. I dont understand how some of these numbskulls think plain bland chainmail is awesome to look at. I mean i just log into my account everyday to look at this awesome vintage haubergeon that while somewhat well done is about as great as cinnamon toast w/o the cinnamon. These Ifrit weapons are a good step in the right direction.

[Xionraserei]

OMG REINHEART DONT SHOW BETELGEUZAH ALL THIS FINAL FANTASY STYLE ARMOR/WEAPONS THEY DONT BELONG IN FF14!!!
Man FF10 really had great weapon designs. I dont understand how some of these numbskulls think plain bland chainmail is awesome to look at. I mean i just log into my account everyday to look at this awesome vintage haubergeon that while somewhat well done is about as great as cinnamon toast w/o the cinnamon. These Ifrit weapons are a good step in the right direction.

I hate the new Ifrit weapons. I wish they were more creative yet conservative like the weapons u posted at http://goo.gl/plGYR Those would be kool weapon styles without being Korean like the new ifrit stuff.

[Konachibi]

I hate the new Ifrit weapons. I wish they were more creative yet conservative like the weapons u posted at http://goo.gl/plGYR Those would be kool weapon styles without being Korean like the new ifrit stuff.

*facedesks*

THEY'RE

NOT

KOREAN!

And the weapons you just linked look JUST as elaborate as the ifrit weapons! you do know the blue sword on the right in that pic glows and ripples like water don't you? Geez!

Isn't it dumb how everyone was screaming that FFXIV didn't feel like a Final Fantasy game, and then when SE put in weaponry that's typical of the weaponry in Final Fantasy games of the past everyone complains?

I mean, cloud's buster sword, squalls gunblade, tidus's brotherhood sword, aurons swords in general, most of the weaponry in ff13, and ffx-2, and some of the ones in ff12, and ff9, take a look at the ultima weapon and try to say elaborate shining weaponry isn't an FF weapon.

You all wanted FFXIV to feel like an FF game, now SE are putting in things to make it like an FF game, if you didn't want it to be an FF game then you should have gone asking for Medievil Fantasy instead.

[Ceons]

Omg, lol

That blue one I think is Tidus's weapon from FFX and it is indeed much more elaborate or equivalent of the ifrit weapons :P You just cant see it as well because they are low res.

Here is a better picture of the same sword you posted :P

http://members.tripod.com/ff_angels/FinalFantasy10!.jpg

and a video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBoackm3uRI

[Xionraserei]

*facedesks*

THEY'RE

NOT

KOREAN!

And the weapons you just linked look JUST as elaborate as the ifrit weapons! you do know the blue sword on the right in that pic glows and ripples like water don't you? Geez!

Isn't it dumb how everyone was screaming that FFXIV didn't feel like a Final Fantasy game, and then when SE put in weaponry that's typical of the weaponry in Final Fantasy games of the past everyone complains?

I mean, cloud's buster sword, squalls gunblade, tidus's brotherhood sword, aurons swords in general, most of the weaponry in ff13, and ffx-2, and some of the ones in ff12, and ff9, take a look at the ultima weapon and try to say elaborate shining weaponry isn't an FF weapon.

You all wanted FFXIV to feel like an FF game, now SE are putting in things to make it like an FF game, if you didn't want it to be an FF game then you should have gone asking for Medievil Fantasy instead.

Sorry I took so long to reply to this.

IMG file for reference: http://goo.gl/plGYR

They are more elaborate then the Ifrit set but also very conservative. none of those weapons are bulky or cheesy. They are a class above the ifrit weapons. If you can't tell the difference then I'm sorry for that. The swords in that image file retain their function and practicality as well as being beautiful.

'Korean' described the art style of Korean MMOs which they use giant weapons that glow and flash and are gimmicky. If you have played Aion or other games (WoW which isn't korean but has these types of items also is a good example) then you know what im talking about. I wasn't saying the weapons in that image file were korean.

All the weapons you mention from other FF titles aren't really that crazy. They fit their world and their respectful characters while still remaining what they are. The Ifrit Items do not appear to fit the world or type of MMO in which FFXIV is styled in. This is what we on our side are saying. Hell, any one of those swords in that image file fit better into the game (Not as ifrit drops though, maybe one of the red swords if you added some texture or something, im over generalizing obviously).

[Meleena]

You ppl know nothing about artistic style in the game thats for sure

[Dubont]

Sorry I took so long to reply to this.

IMG file for reference: http://goo.gl/plGYR

They are more elaborate then the Ifrit set but also very conservative. none of those weapons are bulky or cheesy. They are a class above the ifrit weapons. If you can't tell the difference then I'm sorry for that. The swords in that image file retain their function and practicality as well as being beautiful.

'Korean' described the art style of Korean MMOs which they use giant weapons that glow and flash and are gimmicky. If you have played Aion or other games (WoW which isn't korean but has these types of items also is a good example) then you know what im talking about. I wasn't saying the weapons in that image file were korean.

All the weapons you mention from other FF titles aren't really that crazy. They fit their world and their respectful characters while still remaining what they are. The Ifrit Items do not appear to fit the world or type of MMO in which FFXIV is styled in. This is what we on our side are saying. Hell, any one of those swords in that image file fit better into the game (Not as ifrit drops though, maybe one of the red swords if you added some texture or something, im over generalizing obviously).

am I wrong in thinking that you were the poster who was complaining about the ifrit weapons not being practical due to their size? If you are said person, the weapons from FFX are not practical because of their shape. Anyone who knows anything about weaponry knows that such weapons would be fragile at points of the blade. With that being said, your argument is invalid as practicality should have nothing to do with how awesome a weapon is. FFX had awesome swords and the FFXIV Ifrit weapons are awesome as well.

Just a quick link, this FFXI sword looks about the same as the FFXIV Ifrit sword.http://www.ffxiah.com/screenshots/17454