Airship downgrade?

[Deceptistar]

or am i too pessimistic?
so im pretty ok with the things they have and the things that need waiting & work. I was attracted to FFonlines (or any square game for that matter) because Square has one of the most original and detailed designs out of any other mmo's that i seen. i know this cant be compared to XI but from the beautiful graphics i thought the designs would be more ...i guess more well thought out?.... ;x

FFXI airship


FFXIV airship
XIV another


Others:
FF7
FF8
FF9 1
FF9 2
FF10
FF12

The past airships seem to have alot of detail while the XIV one seems like huge patches of...shapes stuck together

[Keftenk]

Doesn't matter to me much since you can't actually ride them, its just instant transport. Maybe I'll care when we can ride them.

[DantesAmore]

Doesn't matter to me much since you can't actually ride them, its just instant transport. Maybe I'll care when we can ride them.

from what i read from the dev posts about it, you CAN choose to instant transport OR enjoy the ride. its an option.

[Arcell]

They fit with the aesthetic and lore of the world. We've seen much bigger ones anyway, except they belong to the Garlean Empire. Maybe once we get through that whole story arc we'll see some more grand airships.

[Len]

The airships in Final Fantasy XIV suits the low technology setting; they look more like hot air balloons.

Comparing designs from games with different settings and themes makes no sense.

[Deceptistar]

The airships in Final Fantasy XIV suits the low technology setting; they look more like hot air balloons.

Comparing designs from games with different settings and themes makes no sense.

no ones saying add rocket boosters, we're talking about the details of the work in comparison to past ones and the current citizen made items

weapons
armour

i dunno maybe an artist can see better >.>
ex) using a wooden plank as opposed to using a wooden plank with etchings engraved with a covercoat

[Gramul]

no ones saying add rocket boosters, we're talking about the details of the work in comparison to past ones and the current citizen made items

weapons
armour

i dunno maybe an artist can see better >.>
ex) using a wooden plank as opposed to using a wooden plank with etchings engraved with a covercoat

What? And create air drag?

I dunno if you realize this, but these things travel across entire countries in a matter of seconds.

[PSxpert2011]

I have mix feeling about the OP and the subject in general. Chocobos are more focused at this time compared to air-ships (or air-canoes). They're nothing fitting the surrounding level of technology as other air-ships from previous FF installments (they actually fit the role and function and technology by leaps and bounds).

Well, if we want something to improve about the airships, we need to suggest it to SE either now or the looong awaited future because once FFxiv become retail, they'll have their hands full (or either take a loong vacation).

WTF does the air-ship(canoe) have to be so small, should I ask? Is it because it's suppose to be fast?? I always enjoyed air-ships because it took me ANYWHERE... I saw the sights, I walk the deck of the ship and still able to chat with friends. If there was actually something to do on the ship, it would not just be a choice of transportation but serve a function and be an experience while seeing your surrounding from up HIGH.

If only FFxiv airships was as impressive as the begining ship we saw from the opening cutscene during the tutorial. What happen to the creativity of the DEV team?? IMO, airships was the landmark if not a monumental step to adventure and progressing through your quest to save the world!

"Wow, hurray... I can now ride a ...canoe ...in the air, will we all fit on this thing??"

I think there's more mobs in the sky to take advantage of and farm skill points and experience. Where's my bow, imma shot at one and kill the voulcher! >=3

[Jennestia]

The airships in Final Fantasy XIV suits the low technology setting; they look more like hot air balloons.

Comparing designs from games with different settings and themes makes no sense.

By the way - Most of Vana`diel is fairly low technology in present time as well with the exception of the Zilarts and those in Aht Urhgan. They even chose against a monorail system in XI because it was "too high tech for the world".

So yeah comparing designs is actually acceptable given both games are low technology.

[Estellios]

By the way - Most of Vana`diel is fairly low technology in present time as well with the exception of the Zilarts and those in Aht Urhgan. They even chose against a monorail system in XI because it was "too high tech for the world".

So yeah comparing designs is actually acceptable given both games are low technology.

The airships in 11 are of Zilart design or at the very least Zilart influence, since the biggest contributor to their design was the archduke, so it would make sense that they are high tech.

They also probably just customized actual boats for it since they land in the water =P

BTW (not intended for the above poster)... it takes a lot more time/effort to make up a new design than reuse an old one.