should not westernize FFXIV

[Mikita]

The graphics quality of FF14 definitely appeals to me a lot.
I like the realism of the character designs, their movements, the lighting, the textures, and all the little details that make the world feel real.

However, one thing I find strangely missing is the sense of "fantasy" that I've seen in other FF visuals.

I watched quite a few FF13 videos online and always marveled over their beauty -- where the weapons and armor were highly decorated with curves, frills, and colorful ornamentation. I know the setting is very different, with FF13 appearing to be a strange mixture of fantasy and high tech, but the style was absolutely beautiful.

FF14 designs are much more functional and mundane, which really surprised me when I started playing.

The cities have a little bit of the fantasy elements I found so appealing in FF13 videos -- with sconces, decorative building supports, and a few magical floating elements -- but overall it's still rather drab and utilitarian.

Personally, I think a little more "fantasy" would be nice. ^^

[Seikninkuru]

The graphics quality of FF14 definitely appeals to me a lot.
I like the realism of the character designs, their movements, the lighting, the textures, and all the little details that make the world feel real.

However, one thing I find strangely missing is the sense of "fantasy" that I've seen in other FF visuals.

I watched quite a few FF13 videos online and always marveled over their beauty -- where the weapons and armor were highly decorated with curves, frills, and colorful ornamentation. I know the setting is very different, with FF13 appearing to be a strange mixture of fantasy and high tech, but the style was absolutely beautiful.

FF14 designs are much more functional and mundane, which really surprised me when I started playing.

The cities have a little bit of the fantasy elements I found so appealing in FF13 videos -- with sconces, decorative building supports, and a few magical floating elements -- but overall it's still rather drab and utilitarian.

Personally, I think a little more "fantasy" would be nice. ^^

can't disagree there!

[Nabiri]

FF14 designs are much more functional and mundane, which really surprised me when I started playing.

About the armor and such, I always thought it's a little dull right now but I'm guessing we'll have level increases in the future, so why make wicked armor now, when we could have that to work towards at say.. level 100ish, with amazing-looking class specific stuff or something? ^-^ I'm alright with the dull stuff for now. Means more to look forward to. I trust Yoshida-san to get us some awesome stuff!

[Mikita]

About the armor and such, I always thought it's a little dull right now but I'm guessing we'll have level increases in the future, so why make wicked armor now, when we could have that to work towards at say.. level 100ish, with amazing-looking class specific stuff or something? ^-^ I'm alright with the dull stuff for now. Means more to look forward to. I trust Yoshida-san to get us some awesome stuff!

I do too!
I'm looking forward to enjoying this game for a long time to come. ^^