Ask Questions for Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XI! (Various Other 2.1 Content)

[Mcshiggs]

Will we be able to get more promotions from the Grand Companies in this patch?

[Liniont]

Is there any way you can tell us more about how the Vanity System will work? I know it isn't coming out until 2.2 probably. But I am so looking forward to the Vanity System so I can give my character a much more unique look. I love the gear designs but just like most Final Fantasy games I'd like to define my character by their outfit. Since we are already restricted by class/job on what we can wear I'd still like to have heavy armor leggings for my black mage on top of a nice top and cool gloves. which is no different than turning say Barret or Red XIII a main healer or caster with materia. I think that the vanity system should not be restricted to just what the class can where as vanity just my opinion since we already have class icons in party.

[Razzelmire]

Thousands of bard players have been wondering ever since the first announcement of there being changes to the bard of whether they will still be desirable to play anymore. Many feel that there should not be a decrease in their current abilities and that it is because of the complaints made by non-Bards who cannot play their own classes correctly that have been the most vocal on the perception of Bards being a "little too strong" as you quoted. If the melee are getting their increase, why must the Bard also suffer a decrease? Can you explain to us exactly what changes to the Bard we can expect, the reasons why, and whether or not this will greatly affect their use in parties?

Thank you.

[Xuthus]

Will there any bonus added to the Company Housing? ie: bonus to be added to our gears, weapons or companion, etc?

I hope you do as it will be initiative for us to invest in housing.

[Cacophony]

How will the new kick feature work? And is it designed in a way to prevent people from abusing it?

[Antanias]

Will there be a reduction in the amount of tome items needed for synthesizing items like darksteel, gryphonskin, etc.? With item level 80 gear dropping in Crystal Tower, 9 coke for a single synth towards an ilvl 70 piece seems rather pointless if the gear from CT can be more easily obtained.

[Michizane]

The Wanderer's Palace has become very popular as of late since people are able to clear it in 15 minutes are less. Unfortunately this has lead to other Lv50 dungeons being completely ignored. Was wondering if there will be any countermeasures implemented to make it so that the other dungeons can compete with Wanderer's Palace?

[Mcshiggs]

When will we be able to go into lower level dungeons solo or smaller groups without level sync?

[Synra]

Will there be any changes to the dropped crafting materials?

As a Weaver, my biggest point of frustration has come from trying to obtain materials like Fleece or Diremite Web, when these enemies are always completely locked down by other people.

[Silverharp]

What determines the amount of damage/healing a LB will do, other than how many bars are filled?