Dear SE, to kill some time...

[Elexia]

All good ideas!. Seriously, after all these threads on this subject. has S-E responded to them? It is clear the majority want it and that it would only serve too boost XIV's popularity. Such a mini-game would make XIV unique and critics would appreciate it very much come the 2.0 review. Make this a priority S-E!

Having triple triad wouldn't boost XIV's popularity because FFVIII wasn't one of the more popular FF games. They already stated they're going to have a gold saucer type arena, which will no doubt turn out something like the Casino area in XIII-2.

Besides, TM was better in terms of playability, TT had too many factors (contagious rules) that ruined a good concept. In an MMO you can have groups of players purposefully making 1 rule present that benefits them in every encounter, this is why they went with TM for XI, it's just a shame they never went through with the in-game portion of it.

[Alerith]

FFVIII wasn't one of the more popular FF games

lol...what?

Besides, TM was better in terms of playability, TT had too many factors (contagious rules) that ruined a good concept. In an MMO you can have groups of players purposefully making 1 rule present that benefits them in every encounter, this is why they went with TM for XI, it's just a shame they never went through with the in-game portion of it.

The whole contagious rules system can simply be left out of the equation. It's not like the game has to be copied exactly from FFVIII.

[Rydin]

Having triple triad wouldn't boost XIV's popularity because FFVIII wasn't one of the more popular FF games. They already stated they're going to have a gold saucer type arena, which will no doubt turn out something like the Casino area in XIII-2.

Besides, TM was better in terms of playability, TT had too many factors (contagious rules) that ruined a good concept. In an MMO you can have groups of players purposefully making 1 rule present that benefits them in every encounter, this is why they went with TM for XI, it's just a shame they never went through with the in-game portion of it.

Triple Triad all the way
Tetra master was the Canada of card games

Really though? You say no triple triad because VIII wasn't that popular and then advocate Tetra Master because IX was the shining gem of the series?

Final fantasy VIII is not the second best selling title... it has not sold more than FFX.....
No one loves Gun Blades
Squall hasn't become an iconic character...

oh wait...
It IS the second highest selling title... it HAS sold more than FFX
People are IN LOVE with gun blades and Squall HAS become an iconic legend...
my bad