Updated Graphics inf FFXIV???

[Abriael]

Oh crap, that's REALLY interesting, you sir have a good eye.

Though I wouldn't hold my breath over a complete engine overhaul for now. I just think that those items are considered as props by the engine (which are treated the same way as characters by the lighting engine, and as such cast a shadow), pretty much like the big floating easter eggs, the christmas trees and the aetherites.