A letter forest from the players to the developers.

[ZephyrMenodora]

I must say it is truly disheartening to see such mundane, shallow and selfish motivations in this thread. The entitlement is so thick you can choke on it. There are millions of people who play this game, how can there be people so tone deaf and absorbed in their own narratives in this day and age?

This world is bigger than you, and your own personal beliefs and agendas. When I started this thread, all I was trying to do is reach my hand out and maybe find other people who have loved this experience in this virtual world.

Sadly, we can't have anything nice, or light-hearted, or kind because there is always someone that has to be the way you are being. All I can do is pity your short-sightedness. I was trying to give everyone a chance to have a wholesome interaction with the community. If your mission was just to be a jerk and bring people down and ruin something that could've rippled joy into the world, then I guess your selfishness has done that.

I must say, it is a bad look, and will reflect poorly on you in the future.

I'm sorry the thread took this turn. I really appreciate your sentiments in your OP. The spirit of the letter forest is one of kindness and gratitude. The lazy, mean-spirited, and flippant replies from some are just appalling to me. In the past I tried to extend olive branches to such people, but I really cannot any longer. Maybe one day they will mature and reflect on their terrible behavior, but until then I just can't give them a modicum of respect.

[Tengi]

Of course the game isn't perfect, nothing will ever be, even though we strive for things to be so. I'm sure there are things the devs would like to fix about the game too. Since this thread is to thank them about the things we do like, and the work they have put in to create this world it makes sense to focus on those things in this thread not on the things that could be better.
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Thank you devs for you hard work and passion for the game. I hope we have at least 10 more years. お仕事お疲れ様でした！

[Ath192]

Dear Devs,

Thanks for the good times. While I am no longer as excited to log in to this game and all the people I know slowly quit it's been a good run. Maybe one day the fire will be rekindled but in case it's not then the memories will at least be good enough for me. Best of luck.

Perhaps one day the realm will need old fashioned warriors of light to surmount meaningful challenges where death and despair are real possibilities, harrowing journeys and arduous tasks call for heroes to draw their swords once more from their slumber. But in case and all likelihood that day never comes and the game remains a casual visual novel then those stories were at least told and remembered.

Every now and then I roam the lands by foot and wonder what is, what was, and what could be.

[FenyxRising]

I must say it is truly disheartening to see such mundane, shallow and selfish motivations in this thread. The entitlement is so thick you can choke on it. There are millions of people who play this game, how can there be people so tone deaf and absorbed in their own narratives in this day and age?

This world is bigger than you, and your own personal beliefs and agendas. When I started this thread, all I was trying to do is reach my hand out and maybe find other people who have loved this experience in this virtual world.

Sadly, we can't have anything nice, or light-hearted, or kind because there is always someone that has to be the way you are being. All I can do is pity your short-sightedness. I was trying to give everyone a chance to have a wholesome interaction with the community. If your mission was just to be a jerk and bring people down and ruin something that could've rippled joy into the world, then I guess your selfishness has done that.

I must say, it is a bad look, and will reflect poorly on you in the future.

Why are you so angry exactly ? Who is being the jerk here ? All I did was ask for more effort to be put into the game, and look at what you wrote. Hmm ?

This is what people mean when they say the community is fake positive by the way. Just a little tiny dissenting opinion and look at the toxicity. Hmm ?

[ZephyrMenodora]

Dear Storytellers of Eorzea,

Once upon a time, in a world far far away, there lived a Kitten named Zephyr with ears of the Lynx and a fur and heart like gentle snow. The fates were cruel, and at only 4 months of age he came down with an incurable and fatal disease. His life was fleeting, and left the land with a soft cry and a whimper.

He crossed a rainbow bridge, and found himself in a beautiful new world. A world only made possible by your imaginations and calloused hands. He awoke with life anew, and embarked bright eyed on his journey to study the arts of Conjury so that none he loved would suffer hurt, disease, or sorrow. With each step, he drank deep the sights of his new world, the lush forest of Gridania embracing him in Her love. His ears listened to the songs of the land, and he felt joy.

In this world, he had many an adventure, and experienced the exhilaration of friendship and love. His resolve was tested, and at one time the land fell into despair. Yet still he pressed on, hand in hand with the friends he made in these enchanted lands, and he persevered and prevailed. For here, if not elsewhere, he was stronger than he could ever dream.

With thanks,
Zephyr Menodora
Child of Menphina

[WeebPolice]

Yo... there's no way this thread was made unironically, citizens.




Keep the wind in your sails.

[DragonFlyy]

Maybe the developers should read the room and realize players are upset at the game ? hmm ?

Some players will always be upset about a game. That's the nature of humans. However, the majority are just fine with the game, otherwise they game would not exist anymore.

[ZephyrMenodora]

I feel like people need to be accepting of other's feelings whether positive or negative. you can't come around asking for people to post what they feel and then attack them and telling them you pity them. It destroys the purpose of sharing.

If this is the way you feel then maybe the thread should be titled "A letter forest for the devs about things I want to hear". I understand you want to see positive things of course but silencing, shaming and accusing others of wrong think isn't any better than posting negative feedback to begin with.

This is why people feel "well meaning" players are disingenuous on this game, because they will resort to insults and the same toxicity they accuse others of brandishing, and yet they somehow think that's okay because they are doing it to defend their point of view.

Still completely ignoring the purpose of the Letter Forest. It's not your platform to criticize. Plenty of other opportunities for that.

[Ath192]

Still completely ignoring the purpose of the Letter Forest. It's not your platform to criticize. Plenty of other opportunities for that.

If you feel that way next time make sure people know the only kind of feelings that are allowed to be expressed.

[ZephyrMenodora]

If you feel that way next time make sure people know the only kind of feelings that are allowed to be expressed.

Or you can just pause and think about what the event is about before posting.