YoshiP's thoughts on GC future and our compiled suggestions

[Edax]

I would like cosmetic changes. Introducing shoulder epaulets with our rank on it would be neat. The rank symbols are already in the shape of a shoulder epaulet, they just aren't integrated on any of the GC gear.

Or a rank emblem that can be put on the armor itself.

Also, given the MSQ, the Alliance is almost made up of 6 nations now. Shouldn't we get 3 new Grand Companies now? Ala Mhigo, Ishgard and Doma?

It's been over a year since I remember Maelstrom, Flames or Twin Adder having anything to do with the story, or even the game. I still visit my GC everyday since I'm the seals are the best way for be to get ventures, but it feels a bit awkward reporting in to the Maelstrom when they don't matter anymore and I'm more interested in rebuilding the Doman Enclave.

Also a problem I've encountered is that it's not worth sending my squad on mission anymore since I've maxed out my crafting jobs, it's vastly more expensive for me to turn in equipment for seals, and it costs like 3000 seals to send them on a mission.
This has made assembling my squadron a waste of time for me since they are max level and I can't really get any positive use out of them. Any of the gear/weapons/tools I'd turn in would be worth about 100,000-150,000 gil in total to get enough seals to send them on a mission to fetch 10 aethernet passes, assuming they succeed on the first try. It's much cheaper, but much slower to earn seals by just turning in gathering mats, and I use those seals to get ventures anyway.

[Ramesses]

I would like cosmetic changes. Introducing shoulder epaulets with our rank on it would be neat. The rank symbols are already in the shape of a shoulder epaulet, they just aren't integrated on any of the GC gear.

Or a rank emblem that can be put on the armor itself.

You know, I suggested something similar first for the FCs and later the GCs on the forums ages ago and even drew a couple sketches... right HERE

At the time, I was suggesting that the Free Company logo or coat of arms should be displayed on our shoulder or as part of our tabards. Then a while later, the discussion began to lean towards making the Grand Company insignia's show prominently on our armour as we advanced in rank. Lemme re-post some of those images...