So... How about a Golden Saucer?

[Cyan]

I like this idea. I know a good portion of people would hate the idea of throwing a nod towards previous FF games, but I wouldn't even mind if they called it the Golden Saucer and made it look the same(at least, from an outside point of view, they can change the inside as much as they want.)

[Leonesaurus]

Since this game is more medieval centric, than a futuristic setting, such as in FF VII, I think a carnival would suit this game's world best. Have a carnival placed somewhere in the games world (Somewhere in Coerthas or La Noscea, maybe) and offer players to enter (similar to a settlement) and be able to interact with NPC characters and mini-game varieties for players to spend time in and earn points to unlock cool items and such.

I think this would:

A) Accomplish giving the players more things to do in their spare time, which allows them to play mini game solo or with friends and earn goodies

B) Gives more flavor and personality to the world around the players

I think this was actually a really positive, inspiring thread made by the original poster, and I think the devs should take it under consideration for the future when they have nothing on their plates keeping them busy. Good ideas I see here!

[darkstarpoet1]

Since this game is more medieval centric, than a futuristic setting, such as in FF VII, I think a carnival would suit this game's world best. Have a carnival placed somewhere in the games world (Somewhere in Coerthas or La Noscea, maybe) and offer players to enter (similar to a settlement) and be able to interact with NPC characters and mini-game varieties for players to spend time in and earn points to unlock cool items and such.

a carnival idea would be great. i can see me spending hours inside a gaming area. games are meant to be fun and i remember spending countless hours playing these mini games in the older ff titles.

they could even do it where all 3 cities had the same type games, but in a different type environment. a carnival in grid, a casino in uldah, and a gaming island in limsa.

i just feel this game is lacking the fun factor, but this would go a long way towards adding alot of it.

i also seen another post about a crafting area around chocobo races and other games. it would give crafters something else to do besides alot of netflix lol.

[HokSeven]

I never really understood why they are not implementing this??? I can program mini games, I'm sure they can do much better. A nice place for mini games is always good, but many mini games scattered around the world even better. But think, a Golden Saucer with a fee to enter (good Gil sink)

Everyone and their dog want a card game, yet, they don't even think about it.... just think, an in game card game, where you walk to a guy and issue a challenge ; ;

A Golden Saucer problem is, it'll put all the games in one area... that's a no-no for an MMO. (although like Verecund said, maybe ppl will go to Gridania then :P)

Leonesaurus idea above me is full of win, only one minor fix (maybe you did mention it?) make the carnival mobile.... meaning every few days in a new area

[Jennestia]

I never really understood why they are not implementing this??? I can program mini games, I'm sure they can do much better. A nice place for mini games is always good, but many mini games scattered around the world even better. But think, a Golden Saucer with a fee to enter (good Gil sink)

Everyone and their dog want a card game, yet, they don't even think about it.... just think, an in game card game, where you walk to a guy and issue a challenge ; ;

A Golden Saucer problem is, it'll put all the games in one area... that's a no-no for an MMO. (although like Verecund said, maybe ppl will go to Gridania then :P)

Leonesaurus idea above me is full of win, only one minor fix (maybe you did mention it?) make the carnival mobile.... meaning every few days in a new area

I can program 30 content concepts in the span of 7 months. It's not about what can and can't be done, it's about priorities and what is needed, and XIV currently doesn't need a 'theme park', it needs actual content and a lot of fixes.

[HokSeven]

I can program 30 content concepts in the span of 7 months. It's not about what can and can't be done, it's about priorities and what is needed, and XIV currently doesn't need a 'theme park', it needs actual content and a lot of fixes.

While I agree wholeheartedly whit what you said, who said FFXIV doesn't need mini-games and a fun area??? IT IS content. and it is more fun than crafting to be honest. And I only said that I can program it to show that it's indeed easy. and for a company with SEs caliber, it's more than easy.

If I'm not mistaken, content was #1 thing that people wanted. Again, who said a theme park is not content? Maybe they just need our voice (of wanting) to get the whip cracking

[Avraym]

Loving this Gold Saucer idea.

I can program 30 content concepts in the span of 7 months. It's not about what can and can't be done, it's about priorities and what is needed, and XIV currently doesn't need a 'theme park', it needs actual content and a lot of fixes.

This IS more content. It's new challenges/fun for players that we currently don't have. Lets be honest, the Firefarie event got old fast. The Dungeons got old fast.

The idea of a PvE vs PvE arena appeals to most players.

And lets be honest. Who doesn't have a little bit of gil to sink for fun.

[Concept]

I think it'd be fun if you could win customs from other FF characters, Could, Squall, Tidus etc. for the males and female customs from past FF games for female characters. So you could run around looking like your favorite FF character. Just another idea

[Venat]

People please... the game is already down hill... main content first... Golden Pancake tree later.

[Irana]

People please... the game is already down hill... main content first... Golden Pancake tree later.

god FORBID they add something fun that you can do over and over again without getting bored right?