Letter from the Producer, XV (07/27/2011)

[Reika]

Ok know-it-all. Dude, take a break. You have been on here since 8am.

Simply stating I gave up communicating issues I saw as beta came to a close. I agree, people keep posting feedback in general discussion and they either don't realize there is a place for it or simply don't understand it. Despite all that I'm happy you are providing quality feedback to them in the right place. I'm simply done with that, I'd rather enjoy the few hours I get to play every week than spend it testing and analyzing.

In other words you aren't concerned with what isn't properly balanced out, since you don't get to play often anyways?

[Chain]

I don't feel like he or the devs have gone overboard, in fact I feel like its perfect. Please continue on with the large and aggressive game changes, god knows this game needs it. I'm in love with 1.18 and finally at a point where I feel like this game really does have a future.

Lets continue to stomp out the trash that this game was and once its finally in a position that the new devs and community feel comfortable with, then you can start in with the small tweaks and light patches.

[Reika]

Ah its pointless. Theres going to be those people that just outright say it's all perfect no matter what is really wrong, even tho they probably haven't even done everything that has been changed yet. Enjoy lieing to the devs....

[ScoutX]

Just one thing. I think, Batraal needs to be decapacitated to drop the "missing" items.
I can't imagine many other secrets behind those words. I wasn't in the 2nd level of Dzemael long enough nor do i know anything specific of this location nor the Batraal fight itself.
I am not in one of those Raid static parties at all. But there could be a missing link to Toto-Rak. At Toto-Rak is a door that can't be opened. The map indicates nothing behind it, only a texture or something scripted to change to another floor in Toto-Rak?
Or is it possible to kill the evil eyes after a trigger?

[Crystaline]

Hmm. What do they mean with "UI Visibility" in 1.18a...? Wonder if the lag is going to improve, great patch so far

[Synfrag]

In other words you aren't concerned with what isn't properly balanced out, since you don't get to play often anyways?

I'm simply not concerned. Everything seems to be balancing out quite well. DoM are not button mashers anymore (close to perfect as is now), Content is being added, diversity is growing, combat is exciting and functional (except selected action highlight). Do I wish menu response were faster, repair rates reduced and a handful of other minor things were there? Sure! Is it critical to me? No.

I have more important things to do than leave feedback for a video game ALL THE TIME. I just happen to be having a slow week at work this week and ^^ hence my presence on the forums. If I could be playing the game right now I would be.

I'm glad you are being inquisitive towards someone who is satisfied with the direction. No wonder nobody says anything good on here. Bunch o Trolls in the Cave...

[Reika]

Sorry I normally don't do this but this kind of stuff should have more credibility from higher rank players, http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...cicuid=3015052 looking at your levels you haven't played the game at least enough to know what most people in this forums are doing and communicating with the reps/devs.
Most of the problems people are facing are from 30+, I say first try up to rank 35+ and we'll see if you still feel the same way, oh and 20+ on every other fighter/mage job if you want to feel the real deal

Unless that is your 2nd character, then my bad.

Thank you.....

I don't feel like he or the devs have gone overboard, in fact I feel like its perfect. Please continue on with the large and aggressive game changes, god knows this game needs it. I'm in love with 1.18 and finally at a point where I feel like this game really does have a future.

Lets continue to stomp out the trash that this game was and once its finally in a position that the new devs and community feel comfortable with, then you can start in with the small tweaks and light patches.

You too actually....

This reminds me of that damn review...

[Synfrag]

Ah its pointless. Theres going to be those people that just outright say it's all perfect no matter what is really wrong, even tho they probably haven't even done everything that has been changed yet. Enjoy lieing to the devs....

Reika, forgive me if this is too personal but do you have a Job?

The reason I ask is maybe you did pretty bad for the first 6 months at that job but the last 6 months you have done pretty good. What would be the effect on you if all that anyone saw you for was the crappy first 6 months and then they told you that over and over again? Would you still be happy working in a place like that? Would you feel like you owed it to everyone to continue to work just as hard and just as good? I doubt it.

My point is, these guys have been working hard. Give them a little flippin credit. Be critical but at the same time be a little thankful. It's something that perhaps you will learn as you progress in life, everything requires balance especially how you treat others.

/endrant

[Reika]

Reika, forgive me if this is too personal but do you have a Job?

The reason I ask is maybe you did pretty bad for the first 6 months at that job but the last 6 months you have done pretty good. What would be the effect on you if all that anyone saw you for was the crappy first 6 months and then they told you that over and over again? Would you still be happy working in a place like that? Would you feel like you owed it to everyone to continue to work just as hard and just as good? I doubt it.

My point is, these guys have been working hard. Give them a little flippin credit. Be critical but at the same time be a little thankful. It's something that perhaps you will learn as you progress in life, everything requires balance especially how you treat others.

/endrant

I have a job and I go to college. and you're going to ask me this while you sit here and reply to me, since 8 in the morning, as well? and you try to call me a troll... Really, don't try the 'civil two way respect' act after calling me a troll. I've been playing this since It was crappy, been finding bugs and issues, been bringing them up, and I will continue to do so.

[Synfrag]

Of course! I knew this was coming sooner or later.

All I can say is, yes because everything in FFXIV is about post 35 right? It's all about the end game in the first year of launch right? Honestly, and I really may be wrong Reinheart, I think their focus is on the lower end of things so they can gain traction with new players.

I'm not telling anyone not to provide feedback on what bothers them, on the contrary I encourage it so long as it's constructive.

You actually point out a very good reason why I don't put anything in the feedback forums or am not so critical.

Looking at your levels you haven't played the game at least enough to know what most people in this forums are doing and communicating with the reps/devs.

Did you really even read anything or were you coming to blindly defend Reika? I expected more from someone on here resembling a leader as you do. A little disappointed.