Marriage feedback [inofficial Poll]

[Aenarion]

it's so cute I'm feeling a little nauseous
I have a very weak tolerance for sweet flavors you know

Why, it's a problem easily fixed!

*/punts both lalas over the horizon together*

[Reika]

[1:23:33]
Q: Will it be possible to get married? Also, will same-sex marriages be possible?

A: We previously released a screenshot of a sanctum in the woods.

So when the era came to an end, something happened that led to the sanctum being rediscovered. So what is this place for? Well, in creating a world, we wanted put anything in it that is close to reality. Marriage is one of those things. That’s why we built the sanctum--so that characters and players can get married. The system for weddings--proper services and such--might not be available right from the beginning. It’ll most likely be added in a patch. However, we’ve already prepared a place for it.

As for same-sex marriage, this is an extremely controversial topic that has been under discussion in the MMO world for the past few years.First we would like to start out with opposite-sex marriage, and then consider the feedback from our players in order to make a careful decision.I can’t say whether or not it will be possible at this point in time. I’d like to keep dialog open with our players as we deliberate the matter.

So to reiterate the already known by those who actually read the first translation of this, Marriage is coming. Obviously Yoshida & Friends don't believe Marriage is "Pointless" in an mmo as some of you closed minded nay-sayers seem to want to believe.

If they plan on having a system that marries two people without 'GM sanctioning', There would be no reason to put in a opposite-sex only restriction on it. They also hopefully go by suggies to change the names of anything marriage related.

[Kalaka]

From what I have read about the newer translation is same sex marriage as of the moment of the letter in. They want to see what the players have to say about it though to avoid making a wrong decision.

[Nakiamiie]

I support same-sex marriage.
It is a wonderful expression of love and they have the right to do so if both party are consenting.
Your religion doesn't support/allow same-marriage? Not relevant unless you are a follower of The Twelve, in which case you will comply to what the Church in-game says anyway.
In my opinion, no one should ever prevent two consenting persons from doing what they want together.
(I can already hear some of you presenting stupid examples as counter arguments, just let me reply with this: as long as they both are consenting to it.)

[Twiddle]

I don't post on weekend's but it's now Monday!

I can’t say whether or not it will be possible at this point in time. I’d like to keep dialog open with our players as we deliberate the matter.

I have heard this before, not from Yoshi-P, and not relating to a MMO issue. It was in post secondary when i was learning human relations. Simply put SE will not close the case, but will neither move in one direction or another. Too much controversy surrounds this topic, as such from a business stand point it would be unwise for a company to take side.

Introducing opposite sex marriage in game, and keeping the same gender idea up in the air. Is best way to keep neutral.

[Izariael]

In all honesty, I don't think this would be such a hot topic if they didn't use that magic word: 'marriage.' Were it a union by any other name, I'm confident there'd be a less vocal opposition for it. That said, I'm all for it. It seems silly to restrict the genders in a relationship when many players play as cross-gendered characters.

Furthermore, those who are against same-sex marriage IRL opposing it here are being silly. I know several heterosexual couples who play as the same gender in FFXIV. If same-sex relationships were not permitted in-game, they would not be able to wed despite being heterosexual. Even more contradictory, I know of a homosexual couple who are playing as a male and female character, so they WOULD be able to get wed. Does this mean you are actually promoting same-sex couples professing their love in-game? How utterly foolish to think that homosexual couples IRL are restricted to homosexual relationships in-game.

[Arcell]

So to reiterate the already known by those who actually read the first translation of this, Marriage is coming. Obviously Yoshida & Friends don't believe Marriage is "Pointless" in an mmo as some of you closed minded nay-sayers seem to want to believe.

Not to mention that the new, more in-depth translation states that desire for feedback. It was kind of up in the air before as a possible fan-translation thing. Now it's official lol.

[Obsy]

One more vote for SSM in-game!
o/

[Twiddle]

Not to mention that the new, more in-depth translation states that desire for feedback. It was kind of up in the air before as a possible fan-translation thing. Now it's official lol.

Officially asking for feedback does not mean that officially something will happen. I quite honestly do not believe SE will take a side, you guys are thinking about this locally, look at it globally and it's easy to see that. What SE picks will directly impact the product on a global scale.

In some countries games, which 13 year old's play in the US/Canada, are banned. And SE am sure don't want that on their hands, so while feedback will be collected, discussions will be done, and opinions appreciated. Don't hold your breath.

[Shougun]

Officially asking for feedback does not mean that officially something will happen. I quite honestly do not believe SE will take a side, you guys are thinking about this locally, look at it globally and it's easy to see that. What SE picks will directly impact the product on a global scale.

In some countries games, which 13 year old's play in the US/Canada, are banned. And SE am sure don't want that on their hands, so while feedback will be collected, discussions will be done, and opinions appreciated. Don't hold your breath.

Regional servers.. Allow it on a regional server basis lol.