When will SE release an addon SDK?

[TomCarroll]

I don't see the need for SE to ever release an SDK, other games don't have them and their add-on communities thrive.

Hell, XI didn't have one and windower plugins were always being developed.

People will find a way without an SDK.

[GinTama]

Oh the people on this forum ~

[Alhanelem]

I don't see the need for SE to ever release an SDK, other games don't have them and their add-on communities thrive.

Hell, XI didn't have one and windower plugins were always being developed.

People will find a way without an SDK.

There is going to be add-on support, the only thing at issue is when.

[SkyeWindbinder]

There is going to be add-on support, the only thing at issue is when.

Rather, the issue is if, because if the devs wanted add-on support to be available for their game, they'd have allowed it by now.

[Alhanelem]

Rather, the issue is if, because if the devs wanted add-on support to be available for their game, they'd have allowed it by now.

It's not an issue of if. they've already said there will be add-on support. And no, it wouldn't necessarily already be here. Their first priority is making a good game. Add-on support is not a high priority, nor should it be. It will come eventually, and when it does, I'll welcome it. But they by no means need to hurry up and make it.

[SkyeWindbinder]

It's not an issue of if. they've already said there will be add-on support.

Really? Source, please! This I gotta see!

[Alhanelem]

It was specifically mentioned in the PDFs released at 2.0's announcement, was discussed in various interviews as well.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ods#post565958

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/107...-Transcription

http://ffxiv.zam.com/story.html?story=28181

Yoshi has sad multiple times there will be add-on support (apparently using Flash). This shouldn't be news to anyone here.

[Ralos]

It was specifically mentioned in the PDFs released at 2.0's announcement, was discussed in various interviews as well.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ods#post565958

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/107...-Transcription

http://ffxiv.zam.com/story.html?story=28181

Yoshi has sad multiple times there will be add-on support (apparently using Flash). This shouldn't be news to anyone here.

I remembered him saying this but I couldn't find it, thanks for the links =)

[AttacKat]

Actually, keeping it a "Single Player" is what will make this Final Fantasy.

FF has been simulated "multi-player" since their early days. Dig out your old PS console, you will see most of the battles in the FF series were parties with other class NPCs, and very little solo-avatar play.

jc

[SkyeWindbinder]

I remembered him saying this but I couldn't find it, thanks for the links =)

Wow, this isn't going to be good. Add-ons usually lead to a LOT of elitism. I can't help but worry a bit.