FFXIV backpacks?

[SydeBeheln]

I was also thinking that instead of having just 1 backpack, we could have several types of backpacks that target specific types of items, Like gear+weapons, or packs that are specific for materials, and etc.

This would give differentiating appearances amongst players.

[redmage]

Capes would be fantastic as well! I remember the vid they showed us a while back that showed the boat fights and new hairstyles also showed off a drawing of a person wearing a long cape =)

[SydeBeheln]

Capes would be fantastic as well! I remember the vid they showed us a while back that showed the boat fights and new hairstyles also showed off a drawing of a person wearing a long cape =)

Yeah, even in the intro video, there is a man wearing a long black cape.
Having both backpacks, and capes can give players the choice as to which they would rather use depending on the situation.

[nRosenberg]

I like backpacks! They give a sense of adventure, and it'd be cool if Chocobos can equip bags too.

[DoctorMog]

Gobbiebags!

[Galka75]

Nice. Meaby a new class? Messenger? This class have a backpacks and a map in the hands. This class have a 20% morr speed than a normal class. And have the ability to lead his fellow trough camps of monster whiout gettng agro. In active mode can use his map to summon the ancient magic and call the weather. Calling rains and sand storms. At higher leves will be able to rise chocobos ans sell it at market places.

[LlenCoram]

This actually sounds like a cool idea. Once we have chocobos and teleporting everywhere becomes less of a thing, I can see someone with a backpack and a chocobo miles from home.

[Rimmer]

Having visible backpacks for our character would actually be pretty fantastic, we might actually look like adventurers then!!! rather than people just out on a stroll walking the dog. Of course a /display on/off function to the people who dont like the look of it is a must as well.

I must say that in the early stages of FFXIV being revealed to us they did mention that chocobos would have more of a use than just a mount, which got me thinking that they could be like a portable retainer with different bags on them, than you can blow your chocobo whistle and they appear to you and let you dump things from your inventory.

I tell you what else we need as well as backpacks, the ability to pitch tents in the field, i havent decided on a purpose of doing that myself, i'll leave that with everyone else to discuss. It could just be purely aesthetic, but it would definately add an FF feel to the game, it'd be nice to be able to pitch a tent before you log out of the game as well, just to make the process of logging out more interesting, instead of just thinking your character is going to disappear you can imagine them sleeping in the tent, perhaps with the lullaby music that usually plays in FF games when you goto sleep.

I really hope this gets some dev attention, it is a very good idea indeed.

[Falcus]

Honestly I would be happy if they added a Backpack/Cape slot on the inventory/gear slots. Of course its one or the other, not both at the same time. (im sure those Gatherers would be happy with the backpack while some of us fashionistas would like to rather have a cape!).

I WANT A CAPE!!!

[Renshi]

We could have a quest where we have to help The Duke killing some pig cops, and have a Backpack as a reward.
It could be the Grabbag, which takes you off from your actual position and fly for some seconds.

JETPACK!