More Than A Jukebox.

[RopeDrink]

So, there I was, fighting Zenos yae Galvus to the "Tumbling Down" theme (Tower Boss Theme) and it got me thinking...

What if the Jukebox feature could be used to customize what you hear during content? For example, I absolutely adore the Stormblood boss theme, yet maybe others don't - or maybe those that do will eventually get bored of it - so what if you could use the Jukebox to customize what music you hear in certain areas? (eg. if you preferred HSward boss themes over SB ones, you could select those to become your default boss track). Pick and mix your own soundtrack, as it were. Yes, I know, some people will comment that they prefer disabling in-game music and listening to their own stuff (I do this on occasion), but that's of no relevance.

Mostly posting here as there doesn't seem to be a non-website related 'feedback' forum (though if there is a more appropriate place, let me know). What are your thoughts? As it stands, the Jukebox is just there to add some music flare to Inns or Houses/Apartments, which is great and all, but it could be something more.

[Joe777]

I don't think too many people actually care much for the in-game music. Many just listen to other things as they play. Personally, I like using the Orchestrion to listen to music at my leisure as it lets me truly enjoy it without having to worry about anything going on while listening. Furthermore, I believe the music provided to us during gameplay is more immersive than customized music.

My only beef with the Orchestrion is it's still missing music from the game. When Chocobo Porter Orchestrion Roll?!?

[AmemeAmeklin]

Are you...are you asking for an Eorzean walkman?

Because that would be amazing and it would have to come with a tracksuit...I hope some enterprising chap in Ul'dah invents this ASAP.

[RopeDrink]

Are you...are you asking for an Eorzean walkman? Because that would be amazing.

Pretty much, yes. We have LinkPearls, why not iPearls? In short, a way to further customize our experience (even if just musically), using the existing Jukebox feature as a basis.

I don't think too many people actually care much for the in-game music.

This point was already covered in the OP. I also disable in-game music/sound on occasion to listen to my own stuff, but hey, I don't speak for everyone and neither do such comments. It is a fun suggestion that people could make use of - or not, if they are that way inclined.

[Joe777]

This point was already covered in the OP. I also disable in-game music/sound on occasion to listen to my own stuff, but hey, I don't speak for everyone and neither do such comments.

Of course not. I was merely stating the reason SE likely would not bother with it. In fact, they'd probably tell us just listen to the music from an outside source and mute in-game music rather than add in such a feature directly to avoid more work. I mean if they don't realize we can listen to pretty much every single piece of music from FF14 on a site like YouTube then they don't get out much lol

[RopeDrink]

In fact, they'd probably tell us just listen to the music from an outside source and mute in-game music rather than add in such a feature directly to avoid more work.

This is somewhat contrary to the fact we have an in-game Jukebox to begin with. Why bother when we can listen to whatever via external sources whenever we please? It still doesn't devalue the suggestion, which simply expands on the existing feature to allow it to be used during content, not just at Inns or as part of Housing. It really is quite simple.

[Iscah]

I would also like to have this - and additonally have it give us better music quality (if we're theoretically listening through headphones/linkpearl) than the in-room orchestrion with the secondhand "listening to the music being played in the room" effect.

[Joe777]

This is somewhat contrary to the fact we have an in-game Jukebox to begin with. Why bother when we can listen to whatever via external sources whenever we please? It still doesn't devalue the suggestion, which simply expands on the existing feature to allow it to be used during content, not just at Inns or as part of Housing. It really is quite simple.

Orchestrions basically serve not only as a means to listen to music but also set music to play in the background in a player house/FC estate. If not for the latter then sure Orchestrions would be pointless due to what I mentioned before.

[Paladinleeds]

Orchestrions basically serve not only as a means to listen to music but also set music to play in the background in a player house/FC estate. If not for the latter then sure Orchestrions would be pointless due to what I mentioned before.

Genuine question then. If it's only because it is a meant to set music to play in the background in a player/FC estate, why was it added to the Inn room then, where its only function is to listen to music (as you cannot invite people to your Inn Room)?

[BillyKaplan]

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