Ask Questions for Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XX! (Heavensward)

[ArkAurelius]

Expansion means a huge stream of new content.

It may seem overwhelming to just go out and start thinking on what to do. As a Dev and player, what do you recommend we start doing once we have access to Heavensward?

Also, will the new Jobs be only accesible via the Main Scenario, or will we need to meet conditions to unlock them?

[hachein]

Hi, I was wondering if you give details for us Australian players for the release of Heavensward, such as if we're getting a collectors edition, which physical stores we can pre-order from, etc, etc. I ask because most details released doesn't have any information for our region. Thank you.

[Blueyes]

Earlier you talked about how the inclusion of Astrologian was largely inspired by the lore surrounding Ishgard. Can you tell us more about what role Dark Knight and Machinist will play in Ishgard's war against the dragons?

[HyperiusUltima]

Dear Yoshi-P,

Will Astrologian have unique effects for each of its cards? I noticed there was close to 10-13 cards that were orbiting around the globe(somehow thinking about the 13 Arcana). If so, will these be based on luck?

[Akiza]

Summoner QOL
Enkindle's cool down is to long for the amount of damage it deals can the cool down be reduced to 2min.

[Ardna]

I love the spotty dark patches on Miqo'te ears, but am saddened that they are only on a select few hair options.

It would be awesome to see them as a toggleable option for all the hair styles, male and female.

This color variation/patterning would also look cool on the Au-Ra's horns/scales.

[Dererk]

Can we have an idea on what use will be in the FC airships?

I'm thinking they will be a mobile FC base can you confirm if this is true?

[JustinHiryu]

Will the cards in the Astrologian's Divine Deck have their effects changed by the different stances?

[Truxton]

Relic weapons:

Considering there's 12 zodiac signs (Not counting Serpentarius/Ophiuchus) and our 3 new jobs bring us to 12 combat based total. (surprise surprise) I think we can safely consider that the 3 new jobs will more than likely have to start from the relic reborn quest.

My question is will with the implementation of the new jobs there is usually a "unanimous best infusion" for each role, (crit/det anyone?) Will we see more options available as far as materia infusions that are useful in the novus section and if not, will we be able to expect someway to achieve the most desired materias besides the price-gouging market board or the rngfest that is spiritbonding?

[Truxton]

Difficulty curves:

Usually because the gear progression players are able to 'faceroll' through mechanics to the point where fights are only a few minutes long or every mechanic is ignored. Can we expect to see fights where there are more unforgiving mechanics like divebombs/twisters?

On the flip side of this if you decide to continue with the philosophy of "better gear=easier fight" (whether it's true or not) Will we see some kind of implement for fights that don't punish groups for excelling at dps and pushing phases? (i.e. forcing the boss to enrage)