If that's how Yoshi feels about the company management...

[TheVedis]

I'm pretty sure he's the only guy in Square Enix who has actually, you know, played other MMORPGs.

Which kind of blows my mind when I think about it.

not any more he isnt, if you read interviews, he says he forced the other devs to all play other mmos lol

[Akujin]

I'd like to know what his plans are after 2.0 release - not in a gaming way, what are his immediate plans for the game or community, but what are HIS plans as a person, after the grueling task of bringing this game around? The man deserves a good break, a week or two to just exhale and enjoy life and the paycheques he's receiving no doubt.

I'm curious to why (unless it was mentioned and I missed it) why Yoshi-P was chosen for this role instead of others, what made him stand out to the higher ups? They only had one chance, obviously they chose well, I'm just curious to what made him the ideal guy at the time.

[Gramul]

Actions speak louder than words. Luckily it's clear they're putting a lot of effort into changing it.
Let's hope 2.0 plays as good as it looks.

[Urthdigger]

The man deserves a good break, a week or two to just exhale and enjoy life and the paycheques he's receiving no doubt.

This. Part of me wishes the FFXIV community could all get together and throw the devs a party.

[Mudd]

I want to give him a hug.

[AmyNeudaiz]

I <3 Yoshi-P

[Neku]

I have a friend that doesn't even play the game, however; I have sent him pretty much all the interviews concerning 2.0. He still thinks Yoshi is a great guy and cant see anyone else in his position right now.

[Noir]

Yoshi-P sounds like a thug. I'd buy him a beer if I could.

Under that hood, we know he is yakuza

[Nabiri]

I have always had a great deal of respect for Yoshida-san. Even when I've had my doubts about the direction of the game, and whether or not I'd like certain things.
He seems to care a great deal about the players and his co-workers. I have a great respect for his determination to keep promises. And taking on this huge project when many felt all hope was lost..
He is a great man. Someday, when this game succeeds, he will be a legend. ;3

(No disrespect to Tanaka-san of course! He is also a great man, and I have loved his past work. He gave birth to this game that I enjoy very much.)

[Gentaro]

That's the difference between Square-Enix and EA,lol