Before I see any more "nitpicking ARR" threads.

[Rex]

I notice a lot of nitpicking threads. Usually about the animation, lag (duh. they're doing STRESS tests) grass, etc. Before any more of these threads start, I'm just going to post this right here for those of you who haven't seen it. This will probably mark the last time I go anywhere near nitpicking threads. I understand feedback is important, but please, leave it to the alpha testers right now. And when you're accepted into alpha / beta, share your criticism then.

To our loyal fans,

I wanted to take the time to personally thank all of you once again for your support over the past two years. It has been a long, hard journey, and there is still much more road left to travel, but we could have never made it this far without each and every one of you providing the strength for us to carry on.

Since the release of the End of an Era trailer, we have been flooded with positive feedback from around the world. It was always our goal to create something that would equal the epic cinematics players have come to expect from the FINAL FANTASY series─not just graphically, but in terms of story and emotion, as well─and we are excited to see that so many were moved by the plight of Louisoix and the Eorzean Alliance.

This five-minute tribute to the heroes of Eorzea may mark the end of one era, but at the same time, it represents the dawn of another. To ensure that era is a truly breathtaking experience, we are paying close attention to even the smallest of details. As such, we must ask that you bear with us while we continue the creation process─though I believe most of you will find that it will have definitely been worth the wait.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you again soon.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer & Director, Naoki Yoshida

[Jocko]

I'm going to 'share my opinion' as much as I'd like, thank you

[Rex]

I'm going to 'share my opinion' as much as I'd like, thank you

About animations that are not yet complete? Whatever. Doesn't really affect me. I thought it'd be important for people to know this.

[indira]

yeah it is alpha. two years ago we said the same thing and we see how that turned out. should be better this time i would hope.

[Rex]

yeah it is alpha. two years ago we said the same thing and we see how that turned out. should be better this time i would hope.

That was Tanaka.


This is Yoshida.

ARR alpha already looks much better than 1.0 ever.

[indira]

That was Tanaka.


This is Yoshida.

ARR alpha already looks much better than 1.0 ever.

it was Mr.Wada actually rushing it out. tanaka said noooo, he said yeahhhh.

[Shougun]

it was Mr.Wada actually rushing it out. tanaka said noooo, he said yeahhhh.

And we were all like wwtttff!

..

[GinTama]

it was Mr.Wada actually rushing it out. tanaka said noooo, he said yeahhhh.

i loled, way to go describing the probably long discussion about what to do about the launch of 1.0 xD

[Jacien]

yeah it is alpha. two years ago we said the same thing and we see how that turned out. should be better this time i would hope.

Are you a parrot? Cause you sound like one, repeating the same thing.

Things are different now. It's a better team, with a new engine, efficient development schedules, no rushing to be release, and clear goals. In front of us is a game rebuilt from the ground up within the span of a year. Have some faith.

[Hulan]

In front of us is a game rebuilt from the ground up within the span of a year. Have some faith.

I really hate to play the pessimist, but this right here should give you pause. I'm more than willing to accept that they accomplished a miracle and rebuild the game engine from the ground up in 2 years. But do it in two years and not have it need one of the most rigorous shakedowns of all time? Unlikely. This is a time that we, as fans, should be at our most critical. I'm not saying we should be negative. I love ARR so far, and everything we've seen from it. But this is a perfect chance for us to help them get it right.