FFXIV needs an update

[Sotaris]

Why would I play all zoomed-in in the first place. Why would I care if a texture looks bad while I'm all zoomed in?

It was just an example and i didn't say all zoomed in, I said zoom in - there is a difference. It's even visible on cutscenes with them and I believe there was on a store item too for Hien or something like that.

Regardless I don't think it should be excused.

There are many jarring cutscenes where there is a close up of him. It looks straight out of a ps1 game. There are various other asset and textures that are of very low quality. The community has been wanting a high res texture pack for a while, another change that would help some and not require a full engine update. However, in the coming years if this game is to continue in the future, a larger graphical update would be needed.

Pretty much this.

If it's time for an overhaul, its time for a new game. (and leave the existing one as is)

Bring on FFXVII Online!

I wonder if they even make a new MMORPG though. I mean FF11 is still kicking around and is no where in sight to be shut down, it's soon 20 years old. This game is over 10 years. It would make more sense to retain FF14 popularity and playerbase and basically give us a reworked engine.

But who knows, maybe it is more ROI to make a brand new MMORPG from the scratch.

[Enjuden]

Usually they update the combat system every expansion, so you're in luck. Whether that's a good or bad thing is, well. Usually it's good, just Shadowbringers was more of ARR 2.0 and still not sure whether it is needed or not. It brought a lot of players in, so I guess it was good for the company at the very least.

As for whether I'd wait for the stuff, likely not a second time. As bad as the game needs it, it is better they work on it slowly every expansion instead of try to do it all at once when frankly, it isn't necessary. If people really want the hd remake, there is always just getting a PC (unless you're in California, for some reason)

[Halivel]

Why do you defend comapny?

As customer it is on them to improve product.
People like you is what stops them to push forward many of you are okay with status quo while meanwhile me cant unsee like there is 0 antialliasing which would be biggest noticeable graphical upgrade they could do.

Because some people have common sense and realise that behind product there are real living beings, not robots with magic powers. People these days love to cry how bad crunch culture in IT and game industry is, but as soon as it's about the game they play they turn into "What do you mean you can't do it right now? I WANT IT!!1!" kids.

People do ask for improvements (even in this thread alone several people voiced the wish to have better textures, which is probably the main thing the game currently needs, if there's any graphical update to do), they just try to stay reasonable in what they ask for, for the most part.

[Holystyle]

You think i am one of them xD.
And not my problem such companies and lack of employees laws lead to crunches.
Nope for me it is i give you money get me thing not more or less .

[MilkieTea]

You think i am one of them xD.
And not my problem such companies and lack of employees laws lead to crunches.
Nope for me it is i give you money get me thing not more or less .

And you're getting exactly what you pay for - access to the games servers and the game itself. Not more, not less.

[Assirra]

You think i am one of them xD.
And not my problem such companies and lack of employees laws lead to crunches.
Nope for me it is i give you money get me thing not more or less .

And that is exactly what you get so guess we are finished now.

[Snorky]

There’s a reason many people have expressed annoyance at this expansions raid tier. Not to mention raid design just…being the same over the years and not really changing. Players begging the devs to change healers and either have raids require actual healing or give healers a dps rotation, not continuing to simplify the jobs for the extreme casual crowd etc.

This is a casual game, WoW raiding is that way ---}

[DBriggs304]

[QUOTE=Sotaris;5645603]It was just an example and i didn't say all zoomed in, I said zoom in - there is a difference. It's even visible on cutscenes with them and I believe there was on a store item too for Hien or something like that.

Regardless I don't think it should be excused.

It's not being excused. It's just not a big deal. At. All. We dont need to see every pore on Y'shtola's forehead or every stitch in their clothes. That's a complete waste of time & resources.

[Frogstone]

Op you will be happy to read that yes their will be an engine up date. It will be most likely in the next expansion after Endwalker. The elephant in the room is the difference between dungeons and maps graphically.(i am talking vanilla settings) Especially HW and SB. However you can make the land areas look amazing if you google "getting the best out of FFxiv." And the wait for the engine will vanish after that.

[MaLTRaiN]

For me, FFXIV doesn't need an update. What we need is a FFXVII online game, where you can have more inventory space, a better housing system and a graphic overhaul.

Not now, but Endwalkers should be the last expansion and FFXIV should keep rolling, just like XI does, for those who want to keep playing it (or want to play both games, who knows).