XI and XIV no consider FF becouse MMO? What?

[Jijifli]

So had small argument, someone was telling me XIV and XI aren't considered FF becouse they MMO?

That's like saying World of Warcraft isn't a part of the Warcraft series because it's an mmo and not an rts. Then again not like most people playing that now remember Warcraft 3.

[Ameela]

Its just too much a shift in genre. Going from JRPG to MMORPG and them being the only 2 in the enitre FF universe, makes sense to treat them as their own thing.

FFXV is an ARPG guess it doesn't count either?
What about FFXII it plays completely differently from the other games.
Back in the day was FFIV not considered a true FF game because of it used the ATB as opposed to turn-based battles?

In a game series as broad as Final Fantasy I don't think you can disqualify a game from the main series due to a shift in genre imo, this isn't a Dragon Quest situation where every single game in the series plays exactly the same.

[Nestama]

Its just too much a shift in genre. Going from JRPG to MMORPG and them being the only 2 in the enitre FF universe, makes sense to treat them as their own thing.

FFXI and FFXIV are definitely still (MMO)JRPG's, just now you can enjoy the content with friends or complete strangers. If the Online games lacked a story (and was just grinding levels, dungeons and gear), then yeah, they would have no place as a part of the main franchise. But they do have a story and a fantastic soundtrack, as well as many other things that make the game feel like a Final Fantasy game (Crystals, iconic beasts, music, job system, etc).

[SenorPatty]

Look

Just because you meet ONE person who has an incorrect P.O.V about what is and what isn't doesn't mean you should take it at face value. Just...pat them on the head, tell that's nice and move on.

Really, its no big deal lol.

[Zephanoa]

I think they were messing with you to get you worked up... clearly it says FF in the title and as they appear in Dissidia they are confirmed major titles... unlike lets say... Final Fantasy Legends GBA or whatever.

[Nestama]

and as they appear in Dissidia they are confirmed major titles...

Wait, so does that mean Type-0 (a boring game) is an official Final Fantasy title?

[Infindox]

They are main games. Most games that combine all the universes (Theathrhythm, Dissidia, that one mobile game) have characters from both.

Of course, that doesn't stop people from saying they arent.

[Enla]

Wait, so does that mean Type-0 (a boring game) is an official Final Fantasy title?

It's a spin off title like Tactics, though no less 'official'. it just isn't part of the 'numbered' series.

[Ameela]

Wait, so does that mean Type-0 (a boring game) is an official Final Fantasy title?

Yeah just like II and XIII :B

[Canopia]

But yes, the MMO FF games do count, saying otherwise is wrong.

The key difference is the fact that 11 and 14 are both multiplayer games while the rest of the series is staunch single player. While you are welcome to have your own opinion as they have the right to have their own opinion but what you dont have the right to do is tell someone that their opinion is wrong. Their opinion is no more or less right than yours.