Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XXIII Q&A Update Thread

[Bayohne]

Q40. Do you have plans to increase the potency from potions and medicines to match the level cap increase?

A40. Currently the recast and the effect isn’t matching with the level, so we’re planning to make adjustments.

[Bayohne]

Q41. Can you increase the methods for obtaining cute minions?

A41. Even if we increase the methods for obtainment, the drop rate will not change. We understand the demand, but it’s because of their rarity that they are sought after. There is an element of luck in the game, and if everyone obtained it immediately they would get bored. We’d like to keep this as an element that you can brag about.

[Bayohne]

Q42. Can you make it possible to glamour Haurchefant’s shield?

A42. Since we have many requests for this, we’re thinking of making it possible to obtain it through a future side quest.

[Bayohne]

Q43. Will Tataru ever create gear for us players?

A43. It may be that she didn't have a high enough crafting skill to make gear which Warriors of Light can wear.
If it becomes available, please don't store Tataru's gear right away.

[Bayohne]

Q44. Can you add other methods for obtaining upgrade materials other than hunts?

A44. Due to the fact that you can only obtain upgrade materials via hunts, it has caused a lot of congestion and it's causing problems with party recruitment shouts. We will be adding a new way to obtain these items in Patch 3.05, and we’re currently looking into whether we can add even more methods.

[Bayohne]

Q45. I would like to be able to fly as soon as I enter a new area. Do you have plans to make adjustments so we can obtain Aether Currents easier, or be able to fly faster than the way it’s current set?

A45. We purposely made it so you can’t fly right away. Allowing players to fly right away would detract from the adventure in these areas, and because you can fly after exploring the ground, you’ll have a better sense of accomplishment. This has been set this way so that you’re able to feel a bit smug compared to those who can’t fly.

We have placed the Aether Currents as quest rewards, and we tried to put these quests as the starting quests, but since there are some quests that are tied together by completing other quests, we would like to adjust these when we have the opportunity. We understand there are pros and cons for this but we would like to be particular about the gaming side, so please continue to submit your feedback.

[Bayohne]

Q46. Can you tell us about the new 24-man raid?

A46. It’s still a bit too early to discuss this. We’ll be releasing some information during the Letter LIVE that takes place during the 2 year anniversary stream. There is a hint hiding in something I said earlier.

[Bayohne]

Q47. For someone that loves FINAL FANTASY Tactics, I just can’t get enough of the Valerian equipment. Will you be adding more designs from other FFT classes?

A47. If there are enough requests we’d like to do this by fitting them in with the lore.

[Bayohne]

Q48. Do you plan on adding exploration content such as searching for treasure chests in the really large new areas?

A48. We are planning to have island exploration which is content that has not been seen before. Please look forward to it!

[Bayohne]

Q49. As an FFXI player, I was happy to see memorable enemies such as Dhalmels and Crawlers. Do you have plans to add other enemies from FFXI?

A49. Since there are many players who were attached to FINAL FANTASY XI, we would like to add more in future.