-Beta:Yes -One time event:Yes -Paying:dundundun

[SnickleWhiskers]

Boy i tell you what, back in my day there's wasn't this system you have now a days you actually had to "contribute" for your exp. Did you know we had a fatigue system? What's that you ask there sonny? Well pull up a log, sit awhile and I'll tell you all about having to contribute for experience points they were some bad times i tell yah.

[Jennestia]

when did they say the world was going to gradually change? the new world is based on the new servers, and a bunch of features and systems that cant be done until the new servers hit. Its going to happen all at once, not gradually. You might see some version of a system that will be refined after and the story leading up (and content with it) but not the major changes you seem to imply, those will be 2.0 only.

They said it quite awhile ago the world will gradually change -- Maps may not change for awhile (around 2.0 release) but they can easily do other stuff which they have been doing (i.e more Garlean events etc.)

[Alerith]

Some very good discussion here. The same few people being twatwaffles of course, but I suppose that can't be avoided. They flock to good willed posts like moths to a flame.

On the bright side, the evolving prequel storyline should be worth paying for. I have no qualms. I certainly hope there is a good epic transition between the final days of 1.0 and 2.0.

[Tenshi]

I see some people complaining about the fees. I hope they realize this next year is a one time deal. We are going to see a brand new game unfold right underneath our own feet. All the event are real time(almost), we are essentially playing a prequel of FFXIV in a beta form. We are really going to give the bards something to sing about.(probably should quote that)So, this is the first time I've seen an mmo do this. . Soo, how I look at it, we are playing a betaish game, that BIG events are going to happen, that we are the only ones EVER going to see it/experience it/feel it. Talk about immersion I say.

Thank you for posting this. It's exactly how I feel as well and it's good to know there are others who feel the same. I'm looking forward to the upcoming year and to playing XIV for many years to come.

[alexi14]

There is a bit of elitist feel to it. To be able to have most if not ALL classed maxed at 50, while the new ps3 and 2.0 players are working their way through the starting zones. In FFXI, the JPs always had pro groups because FFXI was released in Japan before NA. This time around, both JP and NA will have their own little pro groups. The pre 2.0 players, and the post 2.0 players. It's really going to be two split worlds..

[Yellow]

So, you want to pay for an elitist feel that you were there before it became popular?

Uhh, more like showing some appreciation for the people who stayed and subscribed.

You Mr. EmeraldHill need to look at things more positively!


This being said... anything given should be vanity and should have no effect on the game!!!!!

[Anon]

lmfao big events; I bet one day you're going to log in get a 15 second cut scene where a beam of light far off in the horizon hits the moon with a quick cut to a shot of thancred and or cid gasping and maybe some helpless lalafels thrown in then back to the moon which proceeds to fall onto the planet followed by a white flash; next thing you know you're welcomed by an npc telling you the world has changed now go kill x amount of marmots.

[TonyMontana]

lmfao big events; I bet one day your going to log in get a 15 second cut scene where a beam of light far off in the horizon hits the moon with a quick cut to a shot of thancred and or cid gasping and maybe some helpless lalafels thrown in then back to the moon which proceeds to fall onto the planet followed by a white flash; next thing you know your welcomed by an npc telling you the world has changed now go kill x amount of marmots.

Dude WTF!

SPOILERS!

[Rokien]

lmfao big events; I bet one day you're going to log in get a 15 second cut scene where a beam of light far off in the horizon hits the moon with a quick cut to a shot of thancred and or cid gasping and maybe some helpless lalafels thrown in then back to the moon which proceeds to fall onto the planet followed by a white flash; next thing you know your welcomed by an npc telling you the world has changed now go kill x amount of marmots.

The worlds geography changing, is pretty big to me, maybe not to you. Also thanks for everyone for your positive thoughts ^.^

[Anon]

The worlds geography changing, is pretty big to me, maybe not to you. Also thanks for everyone for your positive thoughts ^.^

But they're still the same zones they'll just look nicer and anybody who plays in 2.0 will still get to experience the zones minus the above mentioned cut scene. XD

but yes this meant to be light hearted fun glad you took it well. ^^