So whats with the awful rumors?

[Vahlnir]

Theres been some youtube speculation about it, I actually honestly haven't watched the video since the idea bothers me so much.

Of course youtube is stupid 90% of the time so..

Yeah, your first mistake was hitting up youtube. The game's fine and healthy. They wont go f2p considering XI still isn't.

[Senliten]

https://venturebeat.com/2013/06/17/f...lay-exclusive/

I don't think much has changed.

https://theenterprisedaily.com/2017/...ough-fans-want

Cept it being brought up every so often in some shape or form.

Honestly, it's just the same shit different day really. The stance has not changed, nor do I think it will. Also F2P should be called C2P (convenience 2 play), cause 'free' is just.. not really free anymore *cough*cashshops*cough*

[Marxam]

also keep in mind Yoshi P never out right says no. He either dodges the question or leaves a vague answer. However I doubt SE is willing to risk tarnishing FFXIV again after the blunder of 1.0 with a f2p model. Not to mention sub model is more consistent. The only thing that worries me is if this game starts going "pay-to-earn" or "pay-to-win". It's already happened with additional retainers and cash shop exclusive items.

[Vahlnir]

also keep in mind Yoshi P never out right says no. He either dodges the question or leaves a vague answer. However I doubt SE is willing to risk tarnishing FFXIV again after the blunder of 1.0 with a f2p model. Not to mention sub model is more consistent. The only thing that worries me is if this game starts going "pay-to-earn" or "pay-to-win". It's already happened with additional retainers and cash shop exclusive items.

The retainer thing always irked me, but I need space, so...not much of a choice there. As far as the cash shop goes, as long as it's vanity-related things I don't really care. Dyes I wish were less rare in-game though, but I guess they need to incentivize people to buy them somehow.

[Moonlite]

There was an interview where Yoshi-P reiterated that this game would not go f2p unless there was an overwhelming demand from the playerbase and/or if the game was on its last legs. Of course lots of reporting outlets put a false spin on the topic for clicks and bring out the people who don't want to pay

While I agree that at this point game isn't going to go f2p. Yoshi will do what his bosses say and come up with some lie so player base feels better. He isn't your buddy he is an employee and has clearly shown that.

also keep in mind Yoshi P never out right says no. He either dodges the question or leaves a vague answer. However I doubt SE is willing to risk tarnishing FFXIV again after the blunder of 1.0 with a f2p model. Not to mention sub model is more consistent. The only thing that worries me is if this game starts going "pay-to-earn" or "pay-to-win". It's already happened with additional retainers and cash shop exclusive items.

They have a lot of f2p games for phone platform. So who knows maybe someone will think enough people will like them. While some players don't like f2p, sites spin it as a positive if population stays healthy and some players do like it.

[Darkstride]

Final Fantasy XI is still on a subscription. I see no indication that XIV would go F2P.

[Maero]

This game funds SE other game projects, doubtful it would ever go F2P, lol

[DarthRok]

It’s just stupid click bait put out by morons who have nothing to say, and no integrity as to what constitutes journalism in the most basic sense. Don’t click on that garbage.

[Risvertasashi]

also keep in mind Yoshi P never out right says no. He either dodges the question or leaves a vague answer.

I mean, yeah, he's said he would be willing to do almost anything if there's enough player demand for it. Even an open pvp server.

Buuuut unless we see the forums clogged with threads of "Go f2p now!" I don't see it happening. And I don't particularly see any threads demanding it...

[Lilseph]

I mean, yeah, he's said he would be willing to do almost anything if there's enough player demand for it. Even an open pvp server.

Buuuut unless we see the forums clogged with threads of "Go f2p now!" I don't see it happening. And I don't particularly see any threads demanding it...

Some sort of in-game poll would be nice. The forums are just a small sample and, I'd say, not very representative.