Companies - You're Locked in for Life!

[Belial]

Don't join a company until you see gear you want to join one for? I don't know...maybe Gear shouldn't be the ultimate motivator behind your choices. Hell chances are you can slot a better equip than what the companies off you anyways.

This is true. All the "best in slot" gear will end up coming from crafting. So which company you join is moot, it's basically which story you wanna follow. Like pirates? Go LL. Like tree huggers? Go Grid. Like politics? Go UD.

[Gidonoidon_Sur]

Haha. Love the feedback. Its just that Limsa's overcoats are soo cool looking lol. Think that is a pretty dumb reason to join them though....decisions decisions.

[zaviermhigo]

I like that you had to commit to a grand company. I hate those people who just jump around from company to company based on who has more people and such. In XI on Valefor everyone switched to San D'Oria in the past right before the server merge, just so they could have the throne room. If they ever released content where it mattered to take zones or something you'd have these people who just hop on to be on the best side and not the actually care about their company.

[Venat]

Not really a flaw anyway. Least not yet. When they bring out good gear u can buy im sure they will let players either buy them with there seals or everyone will be able switch nations at there will.

[miqokini]

They should just make the gear trade-able. That would boost the player economy because people from a certain guild would have to trade for or buy gear from another guild.

[Davorok]

I am guessing that when the Coliseum (in Uldah) is open, we will have PvP matches between Companies. Perhaps some of the rewards for winning your match will be seals or gear from the opposing Company?

Just an idea, anyway.

As for the OP...No, I do not think you should be able to switch Company Allegiance unless you are stripped, flogged, humiliated and branded a traitor. Then you receive fewer Seals from your new Company because your allegiance is suspect.

Sorry, but I am "hardcore" when it comes to oaths, vows and promises...even in a video game. ;>)

Also, imho it is a sad commentary on modern life that so many people expect everything despite whatever personal choices they make and if their choices lead to undesirable consequences or impede them from gaining something, they want an "easy out" and a "do-over".

Sorry for a little preaching but I am kinda getting tired of the "..I want everything despite what choices I make" attitudes around here (and in RL)...

"I want to wear all gear"
"I want to join each company"
"I want all Class Abilities"
"I want to be a Lancer/Paladin"
"I want to solo to cap in 1 week"
"I want, I want, I want...I, Me Mine".

I guess I should just play the game and ignore these forums but I (like all of you) want it to be a better game and have my own ideas (good or bad) as to how to improve things, so I don't mean to be rude or insult anyone's opinions. I just ask for a little more humilty and understanding that FFXIV (and Life) is not all about me (or you).

[Mahti]

The op mentioned fees. What fees are do you mean? this game is free to play.

[oldmanlogan]

I am guessing that when the Coliseum (in Uldah) is open, we will have PvP matches between Companies. Perhaps some of the rewards for winning your match will be seals or gear from the opposing Company?

Just an idea, anyway.

As for the OP...No, I do not think you should be able to switch Company Allegiance unless you are stripped, flogged, humiliated and branded a traitor. Then you receive fewer Seals from your new Company because your allegiance is suspect.

Sorry, but I am "hardcore" when it comes to oaths, vows and promises...even in a video game. ;>)

Also, imho it is a sad commentary on modern life that so many people expect everything despite whatever personal choices they make and if their choices lead to undesirable consequences or impede them from gaining something, they want an "easy out" and a "do-over".

Sorry for a little preaching but I am kinda getting tired of the "..I want everything despite what choices I make" attitudes around here (and in RL)...

"I want to wear all gear"
"I want to join each company"
"I want all Class Abilities"
"I want to be a Lancer/Paladin"
"I want to solo to cap in 1 week"
"I want, I want, I want...I, Me Mine".

I guess I should just play the game and ignore these forums but I (like all of you) want it to be a better game and have my own ideas (good or bad) as to how to improve things, so I don't mean to be rude or insult anyone's opinions. I just ask for a little more humilty and understanding that FFXIV (and Life) is not all about me (or you).

Well said Davorok. And for those out there who stand for nothing, you'll end up falling for everything. Take a stand and stop worrying about what's behind curtain number 3.

[Esk]

Seriously..? Games are Lacking consequences for your actions/decisions enough as it is to keep the kiddy I want Everything handed to me on a silver plate generation happy...

This isn't even a big deal, Its just like any other mmo where you pick a faction, except you dont do it at the start of the game. I would prefer to see more of this sort of thing, not less.

@ OP : Would you prefer the option to change your race/gender/look all the time swell?
Save having to make any Decisions that have a lasting effect?

[Iraphine]

Okay, I just don't get it. Why must we get locked in to a Company. That is the worst thing to do in the history of video games is to make end all, once in a life time, can't go back decisions. Please change this and for the love of all things holy don't slap a Fee onto it. Sometimes this game is so taxing with all it's Fees and we don't need most of them.

A little late, but I couldn't post while at work. Anyway, the game is pretty much in catch up mode, so important implementations such as a delivery system, linkshell re-vamp, and other key requirements to run your average MMORPG are at the top of the developers list at the moment.

I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere down the line they did allow you to join other grand companies to experience their lore/quests/items (much like FFXI) but for the moment they are focusing on one thing at a time, and important things at that.