Naoki Yoshida's Comment in Regard to Jump Potions/Boost Potions

[Fawkes]

Expect little to no delay on any of the rest of the content - Yes (and don't even try to contest this! The second a patch is delayed a month or two everyone will be screaming like little b****es; I've played MMOs far too many years to not see this one coming) It may not apply to you specifically, as it tends to not apply to me either, but when it comes to most people, this isn't a point of contention.

I'll try to contest it. There's no reason to assume they'd need all hands on deck just to make adjustments to old quests. The game is made by multiple teams and most of them wouldn't need to be involved at all in the process. Also there's no rush to get those changes made by a certain date. They don't need to have a bunch of employees making adjustments instead of working on new content, they could just have one guy work on it for a year or two. Instead of their current plan of having no people work on it ever.

[Cedane]

I'll try to contest it. There's no reason to assume they'd need all hands on deck just to make adjustments to old quests. The game is made by multiple teams and most of them wouldn't need to be involved at all in the process. Also there's no rush to get those changes made by a certain date. They don't need to have a bunch of employees making adjustments instead of working on new content, they could just have one guy work on it for a year or two. Instead of their current plan of having no people work on it ever.

Well no but they would have to hire more people to adjust the MSQ as well as work on new content.

and if the cash shop couldn't cover all of that, well... that could result in an increase in sub prices.

I can imagine that going well if that had to be increased at all to cover that.

You know, since we're doing what if scenarios and all, figure I'll throw in mine.

*beware off topic, but I couldn't help it :/

I wish we could make our characters look like the dogs in your signature.... I would have the best time ever running dungeons like that lol

I wouldn't mind either. I love pugs!

I also follow one of the devs on twitter. I can't a lick of japanese but he posts pictures of his pug all the time. I love him so much, he's so adorable!!!

*end of off topic, I promise!

[Imoen]

See now, this bugs me too. Like I get the fact that they are treating it like 2 services... but... ya.

Case 1: Those who are new to the game and wish to catch up to friends who are already playing
1. Create a character and ensure your service account is active.
2. Purchase the job potion of your choosing, and make that job level 50.
3. Add the rights for playing the Heavensward expansion.
4. Purchase and use the “A Realm Reborn Adventuring Records.”
5. The total cost is around 5000 yen (not including the expansion and subscription fees).

[Vulix]

One more vote for I don't like it.

If it's really not about the cash, you should make them free to everyone or just eliminate levels. We all pay monthly, it should be offered on equal terms.

This problem is your own fault for not making the effort to grow the game horizontally and instead taking the easy route of adding iterative content on top of iterative content to obsolete everything we did last patch... Don't make us paying customers the ones to suffer for your irresponsible management.

[Cedane]

See now, this bugs me too.

Case 1: Those who are new to the game and wish to catch up to friends who are already playing
1. Create a character and ensure your service account is active.
2. Purchase the job potion of your choosing, and make that job level 50.
3. Add the rights for playing the Heavensward expansion.
4. Purchase and use the “A Realm Reborn Adventuring Records.”
5. The total cost is around 5000 yen (not including the expansion and subscription fees).

Could you convert the yen price to US dollars to compare, please?

I mean I see your point but I see the number and draw a big blank. Could you elaborate more for us who don't know much about foreign currency and comparisons? I'd appreciate it a lot! Not being a jerk or anything. I just would like a better idea on pricing.

[Imoen]

Could you convert the yen price to US dollars to compare, please?

I mean I see your point but I see the number and draw a big blank. Could you elaborate more for us who don't know much about foreign currency and comparisons? I'd appreciate it a lot!

I'm not really focused on "how much" it costs. lol It just feels like there should be a 3rd service or bundle, if they are going to do it. (Which I don't like anyway, but is besides the point)

[VTXShiva]

Well no but they would have to hire more people to adjust the MSQ as well as work on new content.

and if the cash shop couldn't cover all of that, well... that could result in an increase in sub prices.

I can imagine that going well if that had to be increased at all to cover that.

You know, since we're doing what if scenarios and all, figure I'll throw in mine.

They wouldn't dare touch the sub price. I'm willing to bet an arm and a leg on this. If they did, now THAT would be a shitstorm of epic proportions.
Rather than do that, they would more likely focus more effort in improving, revamping and expanding the cash shop altogether (assuming this service nets them the revenue I *think* it does) and i don't mean 1-2 items every blue moon or the occasional seasonal items like they do now.

5000 Yen is around 43USD/40EUR for those interested (whether this will be a 1:1 translation i don't know)

[Cedane]

They wouldn't dare touch the sub price. I'm willing to bet an arm and a leg on this. If they did, now THAT would be a shitstorm of epic proportions.
Rather than do that, they would more likely focus more effort in improving, revamping and expanding the cash shop altogether (assuming this service nets them the revenue I *think* it does) and i don't mean 1-2 items every blue moon or the occasional seasonal items like they do now.

Oh god, would it ever. I am not disagreeing with you on that one!

I don't mind the cash shop the way it is now or the occasional things they put up there. I mean, if you compare it to other MMOs, ours is really tame and pretty fair thus far.

I am pro-jump here though but I can see some good points for those against it too. You made some good points yourself too.

[WeekendSoja]

Could you convert the yen price to US dollars to compare, please?

I mean I see your point but I see the number and draw a big blank. Could you elaborate more for us who don't know much about foreign currency and comparisons? I'd appreciate it a lot! Not being a jerk or anything. I just would like a better idea on pricing.

Just assume 50 usd, its easier unless you check the market, and that changes on the daily basis. Though to be honest, the usd mogstation will set each potion at 25 bucks a piece.

[Fawkes]

Well no but they would have to hire more people to adjust the MSQ as well as work on new content.

and if the cash shop couldn't cover all of that, well... that could result in an increase in sub prices.

I can imagine that going well if that had to be increased at all to cover that.

It would be nice if that was how it works, but our sub money doesn't go straight to the developers. SE gives FFXIV a budget that doesn't constantly go up or down directly in relation to profits from the game.