Optimistic About ARR's Launch

[supert123]

While I am a believer that A Real Reborn will do as well as all the posters in this thread believe (again myself included), my question to the community is: does the f2p model mean failure? I'm not pro or con, I'm playing either way. I've seen good and bad models. My point is, if it did go f2p I don't think any US would stop playing and consider it a failure, would we?

[AmandaHuggenkiss]

In my eyes, going f2p is a sign of failure.

[Millerna]

f2p more often than not attracts all the idiots that just play to annoy others. If they really need to go f2p (which I don't think they will anytime soon), they should probably just have subscription servers and completely separate f2p servers.

A good community means a lot to me in an MMO, otherwise I'd just play a single player FF every day


Back on topic, Yoshi-P and his team have done an amazing job so far with ARR, and I'm definitely looking forward to playing it

[Ticks]

The FFXI fans are more than welcome, but let the WoW fanboys stay in WoW please =)

I agree - they wouldn't know how to act playing a real live character instead of a 'toon'. LOL. But those in WoW that want to immerse themselves into a living, breathing world such as we will have...welcome! ( I am very optimistic) : )

[Daniolaut]

+1 for OP for sure. I've enjoyed this thread so far. Its relieving to see people with optimistic points of view. We all have our worries but complaining and worrying wont do anyone any good while we are in between testing phases. I, and I imagine everyone in this thread thus far, has seen the capabilities of Yoshida, and trust him. If indeed something is implemented that is not of enjoyable standards to the general public then it will be adjusted respectively, we've seen it happen before I doubt that trend will stop now.

/cheer

[Ramesses]

Definitely a +1 for Mizore for establishing several positive criteria for why ARR will be a success... honestly wished that more threads like these were on the forums. For anyone who has followed this game since the beta of 2010 up to its Alpha build last month, they will know that SE have put their all into this.

Best regards as well to everyone on this thread who actually appreciates hard work from anywhere in the world, knows how to give constructive criticism, and understands that Yoshi and his team have thrown a ridiculous amount of sheer ambition into this massive project.

I think its spectacular that there were so many optimistic comments on here (exhibiting excellent cognitive thought) and I'm glad to be part of everyone who is cheering them on. Be well, everyone.

[HiirNoivl]

It will no fail because it's a good game with no competition.

[Zenaku]

While I am a believer that A Real Reborn will do as well as all the posters in this thread believe (again myself included), my question to the community is: does the f2p model mean failure? I'm not pro or con, I'm playing either way. I've seen good and bad models. My point is, if it did go f2p I don't think any US would stop playing and consider it a failure, would we?

They can have a F2P Model top of the P2P i don't see why not look at RS it does it lol sure it's a cheap game but still. They could have F2P worlds that limit you in a lot of things but keep you hook and you can pay to unlock things just like a normal F2P game or buy the game and upgrade to p2p and you allow to switch your char to a P2P if you stop paying you can return it back to a F2P game.

But if FFXIV goes 100% f2p in 1year or so then for me yes that a big failure to me i can't stand playing a F2P game because i know to do stuff i have to pay more then i should.

[Delsus]

Yay for optimism, I completely agree FFXIV will not fail, as long as Yoshi-P keeps listening to us (whilst using his common sense) we have nothing to worry about.


GOGOGO Yoshi-P we believe in you

[ydp002]

+1 to OP keep the good karma going.