Famitsu interview with Yoshida after NA's FanFest

[Bourne_Endeavor]

Then maybe stormblood MSQ shouldn't be tied to previous expansions MSQ ? You re seeing artificials problems tied to how the progression in FFXIV is made, but their solutions isn't a jump potion. If at some points developpers feels they must make people pay cash to skip the content of their games, then something is really wrong with that content. If at some point the players would want to skip whole portions of the game for whatever reasons, then something isn't right either.

The fact that the jump potions have been implemented in china (where quality standards are really low) so far, but not in the other regions show SE knows very well something isn't right with that feature.

Those aren't artificial problems. If you cull the MSQ, it will come at a cost to Stormblood's budget. Even allowing access to Stormblood once completing ARR means the writes now have to adapt the story to suit an open-ended conclusion. Frankly, the MSQ is an issue. That's why few modern MMOs gate content the way FFXIV does. You'll inevitably reach a point where the requirement for new players becomes too daunting, and in as competitive an environment as the MMO genre, you cannot afford those new players opting into another game because yours demands they slug through hundreds of quests.

By implementing a skip option, the devs aren't forced to weave the story in a certain direction nor will those of us who enjoy it lose out because they need to keep it a reasonably length.

[Stanelis]

Those aren't artificial problems. If you cull the MSQ, it will come at a cost to Stormblood's budget. Even allowing access to Stormblood once completing ARR means the writes now have to adapt the story to suit an open-ended conclusion. Frankly, the MSQ is an issue. That's why few modern MMOs gate content the way FFXIV does. You'll inevitably reach a point where the requirement for new players becomes too daunting, and in as competitive an environment as the MMO genre, you cannot afford those new players opting into another game because yours demands they slug through hundreds of quests.

By implementing a skip option, the devs aren't forced to weave the story in a certain direction nor will those of us who enjoy it lose out because they need to keep it a reasonably length.

You re the only one talking about culling the MSQ.

Also, even if a solution to skip parts of the MSQ were to be added, there are no rules stating that it should come as an extra (cash) cost for the players.

[Velhart]

You re the only one talking about culling the MSQ.

Also, even if a solution to skip parts of the MSQ were to be added, there are no rules stating that it should come as an extra (cash) cost for the players.

It is actually a safety tactic to make sure the jump boost is not abused. Also, I wouldn't give a jump potion to someone for free. Either play the content like everyone else or pay up and then I will let you bypass everything.

[ErryK]

There are no rules stating that it should come as an extra (cash) cost for the players.

That's all fun and peachy-keen but SE is a business, they will charge for premiums, and to them, skipping the story and leveling is a premium, not a standard inclusion. Perhaps to those who pay more (Collector Editions) or those who have already spent so long (existing veteran customers), they may reward them for the extra money, and loyalty, respectively.

[Stanelis]

That's all fun and peachy-keen but SE is a business, they will charge for premiums, and to them, skipping the story and leveling is a premium, not a standard inclusion. Perhaps to those who pay more (Collector Editions) or those who have already spent so long (existing veteran customers), they may reward them for the extra money, and loyalty, respectively.

in what universe is skipping actual game content a premium ? If anything SE should give a discount to people wanting to skip stuff.

[Lunafreya]

I'm really mad about there being no new race. I'm going to get so bored of the ones we have in the next few years.. we really need something new.

Newsflash: Fads die.

[ErryK]

in what universe is skipping actual game content a premium ? If anything SE should give a discount to people wanting to skip stuff.

It's a premium because it is a convenience to those who DO wish to skip the content. If people intend to skip content, they do not subscribe for longer, so thus, SE must make money somehow off those who do not intend to subscribe for longer times, to complete the already expansive MSQ.

I'm really mad about there being no new race. I'm going to get so bored of the ones we have in the next few years.. we really need something new.

Lol, this is a joke, right?

[Velhart]

in what universe is skipping actual game content a premium ? If anything SE should give a discount to people wanting to skip stuff.

This universe? Offering conveniences such as jump potions as a premium and charging for it is quite common in the MMO industry with good reason.

[Kosmos992k]

Welcome to FF11 HD.

<monotone voice of dread>
Yay. Be still my beating heart.
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Man I wish those FFXI refugees would get over their loss and move forwards beyond the hopeless, pointless grind mentality.

[Stanelis]

This universe? Offering conveniences such as jump potions as a premium and charging for it is quite common in the MMO industry with good reason.

And how is this a convenience ? I don't see how skipping content in a video game you actually bought to play is a convenience.

Maybe it is quite common in bad MMOs where the content is poorly designed, which make players want to avoid said content (but maybe then they ll avoid the game too, so it is a double edged sword).