Ask Questions for Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XXVII! (Localization Koji Fox)

[Niurok]

Since SE thinks that speeding up the fates that are relic based for beast tribes is a good idea "again", why can't the players just run to the fate spot on the map click on a destination spot do the fate and be done with it instead of wasting time? Nobody goes around and completes fates anymore, players just stand there. That is why its taking so long for them to spawn. I personally don't need the seals or small pittance of gil. Just destination spot, get item, turn in item. Done with the 3 beast quests in 5-10 mins tops.

[Beskar]

When the expansion was introduced with the Au Ra it seems as though no one in cities really reacted to their new inclusion of arriving on carts and ships. Have the AuRa always been around which people knew about or is there another reason for this? Why now have they decided come and help and be a warrior of light.

[AstralKaos]

In the sightseeing log entry for Sagoli Desert that it was once an area of lush plains capable of sustaining great civilizations, and then proceeds to assume a calamity was the cause of the drastic change. My question is, with the striking similarities to the Allagan architecture at Mor Dhona with the same ruins in this area, is it safe to assume the calamity was the earthquake that ruined the Allagan Empire?

The decor of the Cathedral at Azys Lla has the markings of Azeyma on it, and with the architecture sharing undeniable comparisons to those found in the Sunken Temple of Qarn, with the Belah'dian additions to Qarn being on top of stuff "built by a different people" could it be that the same "lush plains" that used to be Southern Thanalan were a part of the "remnants of Sephirot" and their domain? And how hot or cold are the theories that these structures and the Remnants of Sephirot are related to the Miqo'te, and potentially their coming to Eorzea?

How did the "Fallen Neurolink" and its five counterparts fit on Dalamud, and what are the differences with it, and a Ragnarok? Similarly, what is a Ragnarok*, aside from being a ship how do they function, does every Ragnarok have a primal binding and restoring deck and why are there seemingly multiple variations of the shape of the ship? Is "IC-06" a more advanced version of a Ragnarok, and what was the purpose of the replica Dalamud aside from housing the regeneration grid?

At any point, did Dalamud have people on it via the Neurolink pieces (if these differ) or the Ragnarok-class ships while it was in orbit?

The giants were hinted at as being of relation to Allagans in some way... the symbol on the door on the Flagship and various other Allagan structures (diamond shaped) is also on their axes, is this a coincidence?

Does the name U'sophia make sense for a U tribe member? (not serious question, unless you fancy answering)

*please add a Ragnarok minion, or show us a full-size one to understand what they look like without other stuff attached etc.

[P4X0R10N]

Question: Are there any plans regarding the glamour system? Such as improvements or changes?

Can we get a glamour system whereby all graphics for items we obtained are saved and organized? It would really save inventory space and eliminate the need to buy "replicas" of items we have obtained only for the glamour. Something like what they have in diablo 3 or World of WarCraft?

[Brannigan]

Whose idea was it to localize "White Knight" and "Bloody Warrior" titles into "Meat Shield" and "Meat Axe?" And why didn't dark knight get stuck with "Meat Sword?"

[LeftHandedLion]

Mac Client Update

Can we get an update on the re-release of the Mac client? What kind of progress has been made in the last 6 months? What are some of the challenges being faced in ensuring a quality client is released? Is there a timeline in mind for the re-release?

I'd love to jump into Eorzea once it becomes available again!
Thanks you!

[Redfame]

Do we get new pvp gear?

[EorzeaHero69]

If it's not possible on any Anima quest, can you make the next relic in a future expansion involve making gear as well, not just weapons?

[Nallia]

Q.1 Could we eventually see a job that is transformation focused in a future expansion?

An example would be like Shania from the Shadow Hearts series that would instead incarnate using any of the primal energy in the game or maybe even invoking forms from The Twelve.
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If ff14 ever includes a path system for jobs, a job like the Spirit Ascendant utilizing different cosmetic full-body transformations that could fill different rolls depending how it's spec is set up could be a really interesting experience.

[Nallia]

Q.2 Would it be possible to add in full music tracks for Bard songs that only they could hear (as nobody wants to hear a party of Bard's songs in overlap), sort of like how the pony mounts play the primal's theme?

The songs could be toggled in settings for people that wouldn't want to be forced into it, but I think it would be fun for a Bard to be able to HEAR the Foe's Requiem, Mage's Balled, etc.. they play. FYI, I feel that Foe's would have strong tones much like late phase Ravana.

It just feels like a little something special that could add a difference between Bard and Machinist too.