Questions and Feedback on the Future of FINAL FANTASY XIV

[Geesus]

This is my take on the whole billing thing. Yoshida said it himself that the games has only 50% of the content. So i would be willing to pay for half the billing charges. SE did not realease a full game so why should I pay for one. I already put in enough money and feedback to help maintain this game. I definitely didn't get what i paid for in september of last year. Also if this is to be an investment into the future i would like to know more infomation. I really liked what i have seen so far but i would like to see a bit more and have a clearer understanding.

I whole heartedly agree with this statement. I too believe full price currently may NOT be the way to go. 7-10$ US I would be willing to pay. I know that SE has lost close to 9 Billion Yen and the advent of the current changes cannot continue without SOME sort of compensation but, Jovy makes a mature and positive assement in regards to billing the players who bought as I did CE and did not get what we paid for nor did the retail release folks.

I think what SE, Wada and Yoshi have done is fantastic especially after this latest 1.19/a patch but slow the roll so to speak and think before something else negative occurs. Maybe a bit of a "Hey what do you guys think is fair?" type post or official poll or something should be posed? I again, do not think free should continue, as nice as it is but a full price for an unfinished anything is not acceptable. You wouldn't move into your house if it was unfinshed or attempt to drive off the lot with your half built automobile would you? Just sayin'.

[AreeyaJaidee]

It is interesting that they released all this information, files, plans, and timelines to us the day after SE successfully demonstrated the Luminous Graphic Engine yesterday.

BTW, just google Luminous Graphic Engine to see what the big deal is. If it is half as good as they are making it out to be, it will be a step ahead of Crystal Tools ... certainly won't be a dumbing-down.

Agreed. Luminous quality is above Crystal Tools. Looking forward to future info of it myself as well.

FFXIV has an amazing future ahead.

[DeadRiser]

from what i understood. 2.0 will be a completely new game, but those already playing will get a free download. so no need to run to the shops to buy a new game

Thank you kind sir!

[Geesus]

Will Version 2.0 be a whole new "game" that we will have to buy? Like the people currently playing right now? Doesn't bother me either way, I'm just curious.

I copy and pasted this off the Lodestone for you:

The New FINAL FANTASY XIV and the PlayStation®3 System Version

"Between October and December of 2012, we plan to integrate the current service and the coming PlayStation®3 version into the all-new FINAL FANTASY XIV. At this time, a second free trial period will also be offered.

Among our new plans is the fundamental reworking of in-game maps. As part of this process, there will be a period required for switching over to a new client and new servers, after which there will be a large transfer of data when service is brought back online.After the new client is completed, new software for the PC version will be distributed online, and can be acquired free of charge. Character data and progress for players already playing the PC version will also be preserved, allowing those players to continue using their in-game avatars. Another announcement will be made in the future as the day on which the new FINAL FANTASY XIV software will become available for download draws near, and the PlayStation®3 system version officially released. "

[MANTASTIC]

1) Will the current crafting system ever be adjusted so as not to be a mashfest on standard synthesis? It takes way too long to craft even a single item with relatively small yields in exp; the current system only encourages users to bot to advance.

2) In the upcoming 1.20 patch that overhauls HQ materials and gear, will our current +3 materials be converted to HQ materials?

[Godking]

You can has my credit card if you want, Yoshi. ****-****-****-****

Although, I agree to come extent of what people are saying. All these changes look amazing and will definitely bring in a new flock of people, but they'll most likely come in after 2.0 is released being half the people on this forum refuse to pay.

I was here at release and I'll be here to see all the changes. Can't wait.

Please, give me the slightest hint if you plan on releasing Blue Mage. That's all I want from you

Also, if the game looks like that screenshot posted then I don't think I'll be doing anything else besides playing this game.

[Molly_Millions]

I just have a comment:

+1 for level capped instances!!!

[Reika]

My question is... Is there a plan to have more than 7 jobs avaliable for version 2.0, or sometime before/after?

[JackDaniels]

You've made this mistake before square. Why would you start charging the same week that yoshida said that this game is at 50%? I'll buy non-SE products to fill my time while I wait for this game to be 110%.

I want virtually no lag.
I want more than the tacky blue background for the UI.
I want PS3 version.
I don't want the wards as they are now, if I have to run to any retainers this is a no go.
I want them to remove stat variables based on color of equipment.
I want more recipes.
I want more equipment. Complete phase out of dated equipment.

[Demacia]

PvP seems like it will be a waste on me too. I hope to god it's consentual PvP only and not the broken gunk some games like Aion do where you can just get randomly raped by passing by people.
PvP in generally just leads to people acting like they do in online FPS games. Like dicks to each other "OMG LAG" "OMG NOOB USED *X* weapon!"

What is it with the XI/XIV community making the most ridiculous generalizations about PvP? People act like dicks when it comes to MMOs whether it be PvE or PvP, only difference is that a PvE douche will steal your drops or kick you from a PT while a PvP douche will just beat you down at no real consequence to you (maybe your pride). It's not open PvP anyway, doesn't affect people who aren't interested.