Let's talk about the Libra Eorzea App

[Reborn]

So... what does it offer that the lodestone doesn't?

I understand it's an offline compilation of the item database, but I think it needs more.

I had a couple of ideas that I think would be good topics for discussion:

Maps. Why don't we have a map section? It would be pretty cool to have access to an offline map database too, could have NPC locations etc.

Ventures. We've recently got access to the retainer venture system. How cool would it be to access your retainers from the app, assigning them missions when you can't log into the game. I'm on my lunch break at work, my retainers have returned... if only I could use the app to check up on them.

Gear sets. We have access to all this gear, let us mock up gear sets to explore BiS from our inventory.

FC Chat. Would be good to be able to communicate with my FC even if I'm not logged in.

Retainers. Access the Market board (much like WoW's Armoury allows you to access the AH)

Chocobo (Wishful thinking). FF8, Chocobo's World. We all have our Chocobo companion, give us a minigame we can play on our phone to raise him!

Card Game..... we know something is coming. It would be nice to play it on our mobiles too.

And... discuss! Keep it civil please

[Calyanare]

Yes to all of the above. Sign me up!

[Skoltnik]

These upgrades for the app needs to be in SE's plans for the future of the app. I've always felt underwhelmed by it because there is nothing to really see or do there. I don't have any ideas to add to yours right now, but i support the ones you've put up.

[Alcorra]

Chocobo (Wishful thinking). FF8, Chocobo's World. We all have our Chocobo companion, give us a minigame we can play on our phone to raise him!

Oh, my god, I want that! Forget the rest, I want that and I'm ready to pay for it!

Wait, what am I saying? If this is added I'll never get any work done...

[Kazamoto]

I'm game for any of the above, but I think it would be an absolute waste if they don't at least integrate the Retainer Venture portion.

You still would have to be logged in to buy the venture tokens, and perhaps keep then in the retainer's inventory.

[Reborn]

Thanks for the contributions guys... Hopefully if we can get some active and healthy discussion going we can get the Community Rep's attention!!!

I think it'd be absolutely mind-blowing if we could log in and access our Personal housing (when it's released) too. Do a little crafting (maybe, this could break the game from a balancing perspective), decorate the place...

[Seif]

What i really loved about XI ZAM is the quest descriptions and every quest had a forum space dedicated to people discussing it.

What to wear, who to bring with and targets you should pay attention to.
Stuff like that would have been nice when doing for example one of the main storyline missions regarding Castrum.

Also it would be a great place to discuss the story events and characters related to the quest.

[Yukiko]

If we could just get better descriptions...
Hard to find items when all we get in description is "dont know where"

[LalaRu]

I'll be up for something that tells you how acquire a given item.
An example: Arthemis Bow Zenith, you can acquire from the furnace but in the app there is nothing. Yes, a furnace is not a NPC, but is a place for trade. Instead "Selling NPC", I think it is best a "Sold by" title, and add there anything that gives you the item, in exchange of whatever it needs, Gil or other items.

The same with items dropped from boss chests, as the Ifrit weapons, tell what dungeon may drop the item.

[Sadana]

I wish that some of the item info was more complete. For example, yew branch is used in crafting recipes but the app says only "not sold", "not dropped". Why not add "gatherable"? For dungeon drops, would it be a bad thing to say which dungeon? I'm not sure about this one, but I would love that have that info in the app.

I think though for the app to interact with the game, it would need to be a paid feature. That's a lot to ask of a free app, in my opinion. Also, can all smartphones use LE? If not, I think this would need to be prioritized.