Ask Questions for Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XII! (Assitant Director Takai)

[Exquisite]

I really love all the design graphics and sights in the game. When will get be able to see FFXIV running in DirectX 11?

[Quintalian]

With the recent addition of non-hostile beastmen factions and daily beast tribe quests, will we see any new uses for the existing beastmen currency items, including Amalj'oks and Sylphic leaves?

[LoLo]

Will crafting get more content? Or will it remain useless and difficult to make money with? When a item becomes hard to collect the Devs make it drop like hotcakes in the next patch causing the value of the item to be worth less than most gear at that level. When will crafted gear hold some value in the economy?

[Darthklaas]

-Will there be more voice acted cutscenes in the future? Right now around 50% is voiced in English and it feels a bit incomplete. I would love to hear more voice acted parts!

-Will private housing be cheaper than Free company housing?

When can we expect the first expansion? I hope very soon because I would love to see new classes and jobs in this game!

-Will a Duel mode be added? It's always fun to challenge a friend to a duel when you meet him/her.

-Will the global cooldown be decreased a bit? The game can feel akward at times when you're not in dungeons etc...

-I hope to see more different weapon designs on the lower lvl's. From lvl 1-15 I have seen 2 different spear/lance models. I don't think it's that hard to add some different models no?

I really hope you will answer these questions!

[Vrumpt]

What plans are there for FFXIV in regard to horizontal progression? The thing that made FFXI so great and gave it so much depth was because of the amount of content that came together to form this incredible horizontal progression system. I understand that FFXIV is more modern and is currently on track to follow a more common vertical progression model, however I am hoping FFXI's amazing horizontal progression is not forgotten. What can you tell us about horizontal progression in the future of FFXIV?

[ToraoKoga]

Will you consider making jobs more customizable? Like using different weapons like in FXI?

[ToraoKoga]

Can we swim in the future? We have a big ocean and lakes in the game already

[Drazzan]

Question 1
Hello Takai-San, I was wondering if the Development have any updates regarding the DirectX 11 Version, as well as the before mentioned HD Texture Pack for the PC Version of the Game?

Question 2
Secondly Takai-San, do you have any plans in the future to reduce, or better deal with Clipping Models of Armour, Weapons, Hair etc; such as implementing collision physics, etc for the PS4/PC Versions.

Thank You,

I tend to ask these questions every LIVE Letter in the hope that they get responded.

Thanks Again.

[Hesitate89]

Q1:If the level cap ever increase in future, would you consider letting us Fight Matt or the tarutaru Atori-Tutori from FFXI?

Q2: Will those who obtained Relics / Mythic from FFXI carry over to FFXIV Characters as vanity items?

Q3: I love the Shantotto Event, will Naja Salaheem cameo ever happen? I saw Gilgamesh picture with the Morningstar!

Q4: If Ninja is introduced will they have shadows and be tank?

Q5: Will We ever see Rune Fencer/Mystic Knight Tank in FFXIV

Q6: Will BCG (Rock paper scissors) from FFXI be in Golden Saucer, it will be fun! Pankration too!

Q7: Will there ever be Odin Extreme? 24-man Odin Fight would be amazing and difficult fight I would like to do! We need more alliance content please!

Q8: Will Crafters ever be able to craft I90 or above gear in future?

[Daioh]

Final Fantasy XI has "Trust Magic" which lets you summon the games npcs as allies. Do you think a simular system will ever appear in A Realm Reborn?