Alpha First Look: Video 4 - The Black Shroud II

[Tupster]

If there is one thing I'd like developers to do before the release version it would be to have the chocobo music fade out after about 5 minutes like it does in FF11. I like Magnificent Seven de Chocobo as much as anybody else, but not after 10 minutes. I'd like to hear the zone music again.

[Azmar]

Did anyone notice the Ochu mobs from FFX?

[Kirito]

If there is one thing I'd like developers to do before the release version it would be to have the chocobo music fade out after about 5 minutes like it does in FF11. I like Magnificent Seven de Chocobo as much as anybody else, but not after 10 minutes. I'd like to hear the zone music again.

Good news. They announced that all music would fade after time. I think after 5 or 10 minutes.

[Soukyuu]

Good news. They announced that all music would fade after time. I think after 5 or 10 minutes.

I remember something about fading out after 1.5 loops for chocobo music.

[Jamison]

Alpha is the time to make sure you point out things that look like problems. If for some reason they do not see it as a problem then they won't fix it and you cannot assume that anything is considered to be not be final. Being alpha is exactly the reason one should complain, it is easier to fix now rather than later.

Not an attack on you, just a jumping-off point for my post.

Alpha is *not* for pointing out problems, it's for testing the server structure and limitations. It's for putting load on the entire system looking for points of failure. These alpha client/servers branched off from the main code some 2-3 months ago and are not reflective of where the team is today -- let alone when beta starts.

That being said, the MMO world is unlikely to ever see another alpha that looks as polished as ARR does.

Beta will be the time to offer constructive feedback on all aspects of gameplay and design.

[Sivara]

dear SE, please dial back the volume of footstep effects.

Oh wow, my thoughts exactly. Obviously, footstep sounds should correspond with the terrain and type of footwear (hard-soled shoes will be loud on a wooden walkway) but the footstep sounds here were loud no matter where they went.

Everything else in the video was so beautiful it made my heart ache.

[Darshu]

I'm in love with the mood. The ambient music is fantastic. I'm not sad about Uematsu being replaced anymore. I'm sure some of his stuff will remain, but for now, it sounds as good as ever.

[Uriahnool]

I really love the music in this one, I hope all music for the black shroud areas are similar. Very peaceful and relaxing and great ambiance. The sights are amazing. I like how this has more of "solo play" feel to the exploration.

Once thing I liked about 1.0 was that it felt more like a solo RPG that you could enjoy by yourself and explore, but also play with your friends and meet new people. Often times I'll be playing a good solo RPG and think how amazing it would be if I could also add other players to explore the world with and fight enemies with instead of the NPCs. When I play an MMORPG, I think of how awesome it would be if the world and elements were more detailed and personal like a solo RPG. Normal MMO's seem watered down in their graphics or cheapened to cater to so much content. I'm thinking they're finally going to hit the nail on the head with ARR. It's going to be the best of both solo and online gameplay.

[Raxia]

/cries
i lubbs you development team. i really do <3

[Gawen]

great video! keep up the good work!

like many other said, i hope that the music we hear on background , it's the same music in the game, and it's possible because yoshi-p said that in different zone we'll listen different parts of a single track, so maybe in the video we're just listening that complete track (explaining why there aren't interruptions when the scenes changes).
anyway i like a lot the new atmosphere!!! really fine!