So... How about a Golden Saucer?

[Hawklaser]

This kind of idea would make for a good expansion/content patch later on, and as the community rep said earlier they do have a lot on their plate at the moment. Would rather see the game get to a state where it can be successful and overcome the the results of the initial release.

Really, the best thing about adding something like this, is it adds a cash drain.

[Kurosawa]

This is a great idea. A place to go to have a blast, hang out, and maybe compete with other players. I'm down with that idea. Here's some thoughts:

Sparring: A coliseum where you can play versus each other in friendly or competitive combat. Maybe even add a 3v3 mode for flavor. As an added option, perhaps an Ante system where if you like, you can wager gil or items before the match, winner take all.

Cards: DEFINITELY bring back the trading card games of FF past like Triple Triad. It would be fun to collect, trade, and compete. Tournaments can be shown on big screens for spectators (they can use Moblin tech or something :P). I like the idea of traditional card games too, although perhaps with an FF twist?

Dice: Sure why not? You could have a dice hall run by a man who looks oddly like Setzer of FF6. Maybe even feature it on an old-school airship!

And of course, the idea of having tons of tourist-y shops and such that sell unique items for vanity's sake or even actual use would be cool. Moogle hats and/or backpacks, Tonberry outfits and knives that can use a /doink emote (relax, they don't one-shot for real :P), fireworks, cotton candy, chocobo chicks, that kind of thing. Like others have said, it's a place to have fun and throw away some gil on a good time. Gets my vote!

[Darrkness]

This is a great idea. A place to go to have a blast, hang out, and maybe compete with other players. I'm down with that idea. Here's some thoughts:

Sparring: A coliseum where you can play versus each other in friendly or competitive combat. Maybe even add a 3v3 mode for flavor. As an added option, perhaps an Ante system where if you like, you can wager gil or items before the match, winner take all.

Cards: DEFINITELY bring back the trading card games of FF past like Triple Triad. It would be fun to collect, trade, and compete. Tournaments can be shown on big screens for spectators (they can use Moblin tech or something :P). I like the idea of traditional card games too, although perhaps with an FF twist?

Dice: Sure why not? You could have a dice hall run by a man who looks oddly like Setzer of FF6. Maybe even feature it on an old-school airship!

And of course, the idea of having tons of tourist-y shops and such that sell unique items for vanity's sake or even actual use would be cool. Moogle hats and/or backpacks, Tonberry outfits and knives that can use a /doink emote (relax, they don't one-shot for real :P), fireworks, cotton candy, chocobo chicks, that kind of thing. Like others have said, it's a place to have fun and throw away some gil on a good time. Gets my vote!

YES YES and more YES!!! LOVE the idea of having a setzer and the airship!! Very nostalgic! two thumbs up!