Quote Originally Posted by Kio View Post
I really hope they add a feature similar to FFXI conquest, wherein you may purchase items from another city's faction at an increased price and under certain conditions.

My two greatest fears at the moment are that if I align with a company now for a specific weapon type, that a few months later a different company will get a much better one available in a patch. My other fear is that, as it stands now, all my friends are devided on which company to join. No one wants to alienate the other by having them join without awards for their choice class. Yet, it would be sad, if we weren't all joined on the same allegiance and unable to enjoy the quests and story together.

I hope we hear something regarding this soon, as I'm a little too apprehensive to make a decision at the moment. ('~')
I'm at the same junction right now. I chose to start the game in Gridania because I like the atmosphere there, and the story line. I am playing a Lancer at the moment though; so I'm hesitant to pledge to the twin adders due to the gear offerings. Really hope square steps in and clears this up soon.