Ifrit Fight

[Velhart]

This is definitely cooler looking than the last sword I got from Ifrit.

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Ifrit%27s_Blade

[Holland]

I don't think they screwed up at all. It would be the complete opposite. This is just my opinion. ^^;

[Velhart]

This is the part where this thread starts derailing.

[Eekiki]

This is the part where this thread starts derailing.

Those were $500 sunglasses, a**hole.

[Reaujien]

Though I'm not a fan of all the weapons equally, overall I think they did a good job.

I've seen some players post comparisons to other weapons and gear in other MMOs and quite honestly they look more different than they do similar. The weapons and armor from the other MMOs glow dramatically like flashy lights in a nightclub; like they're trying to get a 5 y/o's attention - "oooh! flashy-glowy light!!!". The weapons in the video from this thread, however, have a glow effect that resembles hot embers in a fire - it's a pretty organic look to them, and considering what boss you're fighting it's rather appropriate for the context.

Sure, some of the styles of the weapons may be more attractive than others (or more unattractive), but to deduce that they're flat out "bad" simply because of the perceived similarity between older, more obnoxious MMOs, is pretty close-minded.

Good job on the new stuff so far SE; can't wait to see more.

[Andrien]

i like the sig, they're 3 gorgeous models. not looking at them should be a crime

[Meleena]

No.

If I see glowing armor, that's the last straw. EVERY single Ifrit-related weapon/armor asset is going to get DAT Swapped on my end, because I refuse to put up with that horribly over-designed ***.

Yes, I said it. Because for *** sake, Square SCREWED this up.

/quit game, delete from hard drive, go home and be a family man.

[SilvertearRen]

/quit game, delete from hard drive, go home and be a family man.

I'm tempted to do that, but isn't that the opposite of what Square Enix is trying to do?

[Eekiki]

I'm tempted to do that, but isn't that the opposite of what Square Enix is trying to do?

You've threatened to quit, but I've seen several posts from people who say the Ifrit videos have convinced their friends to try FFXIV.

Net gain for SE. You're free to go.

[SilvertearRen]

You've threatened to quit, but I've seen several posts from people who say the Ifrit videos have convinced their friends to try FFXIV.

Net gain for SE. You're free to go.

Actually, I see a net loss. Square has been losing people in the past. And I know five people who will not miss FFXIV if this current direction continues.

Sadly, you cannot satisfy everyone. I'll just resort to DAT swaps then, to get rid of the horribadly-designed weapons. That way, I don't have to see people standing in the middle of Ul'dah in Active Mode showing them off.

But don't be surprised if I end up leaving by year's end. It's just kind of getting tiresome watching this.