Why I started playing FF14

[CaptainGriffen]

Why did I jump to FF14 from F2P MMOs? Because I was fed up of having to weigh up whether something was worth real money in game. Instead I could just pay my monthly sub by recurring charge, and experience the whole game, and not have to think about money when I am gaming.

Me and me partner were all excited for a wedding. Now instead of being excited I am checking my bank balance. That...that isn't fun...

Why exactly would I want to stick around in a game that makes me say to my girlfriend "sorry hon, you cannot customise our in game marriage as we cannot afford it". That doesn't make me happy.

[TurnBased]

I know exactly how you feel. I play this game for the same reason.

Seeing the Gold and Platinum plan up on MogStation is extremely disappointing.

[Secaria]

I played WoW for 5 years then finally quit when it became crap. Been looking for a great MMO since then i found FF:ARR when it launched so i tryed it like most MMO'S expecting to leave after my first month however i really liked it and stayed. I was debating wether or not to continue playing and after seeing what items are going into the cash shop i can say im done with this game. Luckily my sub ran out today, cash shops have no place in a pay to play MMO except transfers etc. Hope the rest of you enjoy the game while you still play

[tocsin]

Please join the other "Cash shop cheapens my gaming experience" threads.

considering This was announced well in advance, and makes a lot of sense since weddings are a big character change, at least if you post in a larger thread, you are more likely to be heard amongst the witch hunt mob.

[Aegis]

Please join the other "Cash shop cheapens my gaming experience" threads.

considering This was announced well in advance, and makes a lot of sense since weddings are a big character change, at least if you post in a larger thread, you are more likely to be heard amongst the witch hunt mob.

Weddings are handled muich better in SE's other MMO.

A sponsor fills in a form for you online, chooses the date/time a GM will be available.

You choose the location (literally any location in the game, just try avoid those with aggro'ing mobs).

You choose to purchase the wedding dress (or not) for gil, not r/l money.

The GM gives you your instructions and walks you through the ceremony, allowing you to substitute your own vows if you prefer.

Your friends attend and buy fireworks.

The GM hosts the ceremony and trades you wedding rings.

Everyone celebrates.

(Note, it was about 7 years ago I got married, so my memory may be a bit blurred, but that was about the gist of it).

Why shouldn't we expect a system introduced over a decade later to be even better?

[tocsin]

Weddings are handled muich better in SE's other MMO.

A sponsor fills in a form for you online, chooses the date/time a GM will be available.

You choose the location (literally any location in the game, just try avoid those with aggro'ing mobs).

You choose to purchase the wedding dress (or not) for gil, not r/l money.

The GM gives you your instructions and walks you through the ceremony, allowing you to substitute your own vows if you prefer.

Your friends attend and buy fireworks.

The GM hosts the ceremony and trades you wedding rings.

Everyone celebrates.

(Note, it was about 7 years ago I got married, so my memory may be a bit blurred, but that was about the gist of it).

Why shouldn't we expect a system introduced over a decade later to be even better?

Agreed. and I wish it were so. however, FFXI also wasn't SE's flagship game, nor was it struggling financially as much as this game is. (mods complaining about server capacity is 100% confirmation that a game is struggling financially, plus the intro of a cash shop in the first place.)

if Weddings in a cash shop means that FFXIV doesn't shut down in 6 months, once the "Expansion pack" money dries up, then I will gladly pay it.

[Aegis]

Agreed. and I wish it were so. however, FFXI also wasn't SE's flagship game, nor was it struggling financially as much as this game is. (mods complaining about server capacity is 100% confirmation that a game is struggling financially, plus the intro of a cash shop in the first place.)

if Weddings in a cash shop means that FFXIV doesn't shut down in 6 months, once the "Expansion pack" money dries up, then I will gladly pay it.

FFXIV has been the company's saving grace financially, that was before the cash shop.

[Aegis]

Well, I think all those that say "Vote with your wallet" or "If you don't like it then quit" are getting what they want.

It will be interesting to see if SE doubles down on the cash shop to make up for lost subs or not.

[RiverTams]

I seriously expected better from the cash shop, I thought it would be an incentive to add pretty things into the game with the profit it makes by itself.

Honestly, the items brought into it could've been added to the game with the sub we pay... It's nothing out of the extraordinary, really...Even the skins from the gold and platinum just dont seem cash shop worthy. I supported the idea of a cash shop and now I'm very dissapointed.

[Adrian74]

Yes, it is sad the direction the game is taking since the big enemy cash shop appeared... It is never, NEvER a good symbol when those words appear around in a game...

Already added this thread to the list of links in mine: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...45-Feedback%29