Make FFXIV a 'Sandbox' game. No way it can compete against upcoming 'Themeparks'.

[gifthorse]

I don't know how FFXIV can possibly survive the impending disaster that is TERA, Blade&Soul, Star Wars, Rift, Guild Wars 2 and so on, without doing something that those games aren't doing. But, currently, all of those games do everything FFXIV does, and they do it better (apart from crafting, which is FFXIV's only strong suit at the moment).

FFXIV needs to differentiate itself and tap into the almost untapped market potential of Sandbox gaming if it wants to survive.

[Jennestia]

XIV already is differentiating itself from the rest -- however due to a bad rush release it needs a fair amount of work, but like XI it'll end up being one of the more different MMOs to be released at the time.

[Rau]

XIV already is differentiating itself from the rest -- however due to a bad rush release it needs a fair amount of work, but like XI it'll end up being one of the more different MMOs to be released at the time.

How... exactly?

[Raim]

Even if you aren't serious, I see FFXIV having the potential for this. Many of the already present areas are very vast and open. There is the potential for open world player housing, even if it means starting small with tents or small huts (See: Other thread on forums currently).

[Xatsh]

I agree with the op, if Yoshi attempts to westernize this mmo it will be a guaranteed fail in the west. There is no way this game can out WoW WoW, and honestly I would leave in a heart beat if they tried.

They need to continue on the path they are, keep grouping a focus, add some solo content to occupy those who can only play 30mins-1hr a day. Most importantly keep the idea that it is a FF first and MMO second. IF they forget what is a final fantasy the game has no hope for the future.

[Valor]

I think Game Designers need to stop trying to follow fads. The internet is one big fat stinky troll that is sitting on the dining room table.

FF has a set, dedicated fanbase, who like their games a particular way.

Don't mess with Granny's recipe when you don't even know it.

[Shikyo]

I think Game Designers need to stop trying to follow fads. The internet is one big fat stinky troll that is sitting on the dining room table.

FF has a set, dedicated fanbase, who like their games a particular way.

Don't mess with Granny's recipe when you don't even know it.

Yes sir you are right when talking online ff we only have 1 game that we ff fans compare it to and thats XI no other game was like that one, it was a beloved exp that i wont forget and i hope to make the same statement about XIV get mad if you want

[Valor]

Yes sir you are right when talking online ff we only have 1 game that we ff fans compare it to and thats XI no other game was like that one, it was a beloved exp that i wont forget and i hope to make the same statement about XIV get mad if you want

Why would I get mad?

Final Fantasy is all about the experience and the memories. Which is why I always look to SE to create an environment for me to create them in.

[Rhianu]

FF has a set, dedicated fanbase, who like their games a particular way.

Yes, and part of that "particular way" includes making them single player games. Most of the FF fanbase absolutely hated FFXI.