Questions and Feedback on the Future of FINAL FANTASY XIV

[Fensfield]

Just going to contribute, for my part, since it seems to be a topic flying about a lot, that I do not want in the event of making a male Mi'qote to be forced to play something that looks like a Ronso.

It's my firm opinion that the more anthropomorphic races having massive gender dimorphism is an enormously tedious and annoying cliché, and if there is to be such in this game, then I would really hope there's an option for those of us would strongly prefer Mi'qote males be on the more androgynous (or hell, just plain normal) side.

[Urthdigger]

Just going to contribute, for my part, since it seems to be a topic flying about a lot, that I do not want in the event of making a male Mi'qote to be forced to play something that looks like a Ronso.

It's my firm opinion that the more anthropomorphic races having massive gender dimorphism is an enormously tedious, and if there is to be such in the game, then I would really hope there's an option for those of us would strongly prefer Mi'qote males be on the more androgynous size.

They've shown an example of a Miquote male. It looks a little reminiscient of Lehko Habhoka from FFXI, though less frail looking.

[Loony_BoB]

What kind of non-instanced activities / quests will players and parties be able to participate in as a party or individually?

[Belial]

The development team has made great progress this past year, despite a slow, rocky start. I commend all the work that has been done, and intend to stick with the game. However, I have an issue that I would like to place my opinion on, and I apologize if this has been discussed to death already (which it likely has, and will.)


My Opinion on Timeframe for Subcription Activation:
You are going to start charging too early. I'm not saying it shouldn't be soon, it most definitely should be. The game has made a lot of great changes over the past year. Now, there are good arguments for both sides of the coin, however I believe this should be put off until post-Job release. The main reason being is that based on the outline you have given us, it appears as if you will be charging us prior to placing one of the more integral pieces of the game, which is the finalized job/battle system. I believe everyone should have a bit of time to fully recognize what each new job entails prior to entering into a payment plan.
I fully support this game, and although I will likely "suck it up" and start paying like many of us, I feel very strongly that it is several months too early. I do not believe you should hold off subcriptions until 2.0. However, (again) I feel very strongly that we should be allowed to experience the fully realized job & battle systems BEFORE we are slated to make payments.


I hope I can receive an answer to this question as I believe it is an important aspect to this anouncement. Beyond that, continue doing this great amazing job. I am very impressed with the direction of the game, and the future makes me extremely excited.

[Bethor]

Do we get more Missions with these awesome Cutscenes + Voices? Are we getting more difficult missions? Is the Path Companion going to be more important?

How long roughly till new jobs will be implemented? (I dont mean WHM, BLM & co!)... I mean jobs we either havent seen in FFXI or... I'd stick with Blue Mage too =P

Will there be any "casual gamer" accomplishments? Something which takes a long time to achieve... so we actually get a reason to log in ^^

Are the crafting & gathering jobs getting revised? Are there going to be different ways of acquiring money instead of crafting/gathering?

[SilvertearRen]

グリダニアの再構成の以外のものは、新しい地域を発表するつもりですか？
"Aside from the reconfiguration of Gridania, Are there any plans to announce a new region?"

Sharlayan, please?

[Ryel]

While hordes of instanced content is great please leave in open world dungeons/strongholds separate from other instanced content as the open exploration aspect is a much a part of the game as anything else. (If I've missed something in print or the comment is off base i apologize)

As for billing for the game starting up again, i personally don't have a problem with it as long as updates stay on or as close to schedule as possible and community feedback and support continues.

[Tombah]

Q:
Will there ever be...

1. a Thief job?
2. full-fledged minigames for crafting and gathering? something better than Parley?
3. different day/night music? seasonal weather changes?



Q:
How does my guardian deity (Althyk, the Keeper) look like? I hope he is not a senile old man

[Betelgeuzah]

Does this thread mean that you are preparing the questions (and answers) in advance for the second LIVE letter?

I hope to get this answered during the broadcast!