[dev1002] FFXIV Beast Mode

[Rentahamster]

This doesn't really fit the already established world of FF14, both story-wise, and gameplay-wise. You might be able to create some kind of druid job based on those ideas, but it can't really be something that applies to everything.

Besides, that concept would probably be better for a Persona MMO or a Blue Dragon MMO.

[AreeyaJaidee]

You mean the STORY-LINE that is still incomplete and in it's infancy?

Not really a valid point.

The game is still literally in a Beta state. Anything within reason is plausible.

Thanks for the input.

[Asmeret]

How can you ask for a viewpoint, and just shut it down because it doesn't coincide with your own?

[AreeyaJaidee]

I stated facts about the storyline. Not my viewpoint.

She made her point based on the storyline.

I didn't disagree with everything she said. I appreciate all input.

...and I wasn't "shutting it down". This is called debate. We are discussing a topic. It is something that educated people do a lot. It is also a common education tool used in Colleges.

The main point here is to DEVELOPE the idea into something fruitful.

If everyone stops at the first "Nope that won't work". Then where would we be?

ALL THROUGHOUT HISTORY mankind has used such a process to BUILD greater things than previously existed.

[Gath]

This is a great idea, not only does it open a doorway for MANY new ideas, but it would add an awesome twist to how the game is played. Though, you can name it something different, you can tweak it a bit, and you can haul it to only work in certain situations, this would turn out to be something of note that can change the game in many cool ways.

[Asmeret]

Find one point you don't agree with and say it's not valid in your opinion, ignore everything else that was said, and say it's still plausible is not the way to debate. Unless you're Kilta.

[Rentahamster]

I stated facts about the storyline. Not my viewpoint.

She made her point based on the storyline.

I also made a point about gameplay. Turning everyone into animals with boosted stats is gonna be hard to balance with the already established combat changes.

In addition, turning into animals was never a heavy theme of Final Fantasy and would probably fit better in an original IP.

[Asmeret]

I also made a point about gameplay. Turning everyone into animals with boosted stats is gonna be hard to balance with the already established combat changes.

In addition, turning into animals was never a heavy theme of Final Fantasy and would probably fit better in an original IP.

I agree. It's going to be hard justifying the implementation of a system like this.

[Raizen_Reyne]

Sounds like a bad rip off idea from a game called "Bloody Roar" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Roar_(video_game).

I agree we need some decent ideas put out there but this is not one of them, the system would not work with this game. I would prefer they put time into fixing and enhancing things already in the game and their current plans.

[AreeyaJaidee]

Cool.

1) I never meant "animals running around the game"

2) I never said this has to be implemented ASAP. So many people throughout several threads keep telling people about "short term goals" when the OP was talking about "long term goals". You think just because SE hears an idea they HAVE to utilize ONLY their short term memory?

DEV: "Hey umm Yoshi... I read this post about a good idea, but there's no way I will ever remember it within the next two months. Guess I'll just go back to working on the stuff scheduled for the next hour and not even contemplate next months ideas.

Yoshi: "Okay. I see what you mean. How could anyone expect us to think long term here? All we care about ever is what happens tomorrow. Silly players;;"

3) The system could be utilized for "transformations" which make the player briefly LOOK cooler and at the same time CHANGE the combat flow. This is called diversity. THAT is what my suggestion was about. NOT "Hey guyz, everyone needz turn into a cow man, it real cool, ok?"

All of this is more for the Devs anyway.

I'm glad everyone has there opinions. Arguments and debate never hurt anyone It is all a part of the growth process.

This MMO is already unique in a few ways.

FFXI ALSO had elements that were unique to the FF series. IT made the game more enjoyable and attracted OTHER players than JUST the diehard FF fans.