Message to Developers about Map redesigns...

[Zanfire]

i think one of the main issues flat out is purely the size of each zone. Having it be so huge makes it so you have to copy paste, having it so huge makes it so you have to fill out all the space with something, having it so huge makes travel times rediculous.

As much as i loved the idea of bigger zones then FFXI in concept, i see why that size worked so well. Most of the zones felt filled, the scenery changed often enough to not get you sick of it, it was small enough to hide the copy/paste better and it was sized well enough for people to actually remember the whole zone. Right now in 14 i just know little chunks decently, but id barely be able to find my way without the minimap.

It even effects things on it like camps and beastmen strongholds. they should feel like they are signifigant and the strongholds should feel like they are actually taking part of the zone. It just makes those things feel so tiny and minor when its in a zone 20x its size. I want to feel like those strongholds actually stake a claim in a good chunk of my area, so i want to hoop their asses for daring to take up that space.

either make each area a lot smaller or change each area pretty drastically from section to section.

[Vahzl]

I really hope that jumping was one of those ideas that we never see. One thing that just bugs the brains out of me, is when standing in a city in WoW or Rift, someone is just hopping around like a sugared up cricket.

Really don't think we need to see jumping in this game, cause I know that in real life I don't run about jumping every time I have the chance.

[Munba]

To not forget:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...ture-of-Eorzea

[Gidonoidon_Sur]

OP is crazy.

Maps need to be made smaller and more content/landmark rich. Right now there is huge areas but they are bland. What is the point?

[Xquiel]

...I have traversed the maps as they are currently, and have familiarized myself with them and would not want to have to learn completely new map layouts..
...Grow up! This is an MMO geared towards adults. Be an adult and LEARN TO READ YOUR MAPS....

uh?
I really like a new map design, yoshi is doing a really good job and im sure that the new map will be much more interesting

[syntaxlies]

i wouldn't mind if they redid the cities. honestly, i think they could be much better. take a look at the 2005 concept demo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgtZvn5c4e4

[SilvertearRen]

Please do not change the current layout of the maps of the world and cities. Adding things such as Mog Houses, etc. is fine but please do not change the existing World Map and City map designs. Too many people are whining about having a hard time finding their way around in places such as The Black Shroud, for example. My advice to them is to grow up and learn how to use, and read, your map. The world designs and city designs are perfect the way they are aside from the fact that some additions would be very welcome. A complete redesign of World Maps, City Maps, would be very upsetting to me as I have spent a great deal of time familiarizing myself with the existing layout of the World and Cities. Please, please, PLEASE, Yoshi P., do not allow a change to the designs of the maps. I love how beautiful and lush The Black Shroud is and heard from a friend that when the world map is redesigned areas will be more open which would take away a lot of the beauty and lushness of areas such as The Black Shroud. This would be a great disappointment as I have traversed the maps as they are currently, and have familiarized myself with them and would not want to have to learn completely new map layouts. I absolutely love the maps and world/city environments as they currently are. Of course, additions to these would always be welcome! As for those of you who do not like the current map layouts and find areas such as The Black Shroud to be "too confusing"...Grow up! This is an MMO geared towards adults. Be an adult and LEARN TO READ YOUR MAPS. They are fine as they currently are. No map I have encountered thus far has been anywhere nearly as confusing as the Yhoator/Yuhtunga Jungle Maps on XI, which, after taking the time to learn them, became VERY easy to navigate. Thank you for your time, and I hope this message is well received and any plans to change the map designs are abandoned or are at least under consideration for abandonment. Focus improvements in other areas. There is absolutely no need to change the design of any areas unless additions are being made to those areas and the change is to accomodate the addition(s).

In regards to your statement about the Black Shroud: Screw you. The Black Shroud's navigational difficulty is precisely the reason why I avoid it like the plague.

[Anima]

Imo, I agree with the New Map Redesigns, but I think they must compile what "The Black Shroud" is now and make it into a Part of the New Map Redesign as one of the Area, same goes to Thanalan and La Noscea.

Basically, make a smaller version of the currrent "Black Shroud", "Thanalan", and "La Noscea" as a part of the New Map Redesigns as a unique zone that may bring back memories, minus the Copy/pasted parts of course, just 1-3 of each type is enough!

[Uki]

Excuse me...didn't you saw the live cast? they've already did the new area of The Black Shroud,Coerthas,Mor'Dhona and more.
What's the meaning of this post? do you really think they're going to throw all their work only because a few players don't want changes? LoL.

[Molly_Millions]

In regards to your statement about the Black Shroud: Screw you. The Black Shroud's navigational difficulty is precisely the reason why I avoid it like the plague.

Same here. The Black Shroud licks dog balls. I also avoid it at all costs.

However, I honestly don't mind the other maps at all, even with all the copy pasta.