What are your thoughts about the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XXIX?

[Azper]

I guess my response is lukewarm at best. The typical content like new dungeons, void ark, etc. will be fun for the first week or two until the charm wears off and we're just running it for drops/tomes.

As others have said, I'm cautiously optimistic about the new additions like Treasure Hunting Dungeons and Deep Dungeons. Lord (of Verminion) knows they've dropped the ball in the past when it comes to implementing new, innovative content.

[Morzy]

I liked the live letter. I'm on the fence about the event items but I'll take the respectable approach and be more open minded about it.

[Lambdafish]

I'm sorry, but how is vowing to save his friend from being killed/ controlled by Nidhogg after watching his comrades suffer and a dear friend die indicative of lack of growth as a person?

It was half a joke, and half a worry that Aphinaud would choose to forsake Ishgard in order to save Estinian, and that the devs would allow Aphinaud to be in the right. Matoya reminds him of the facts, we are at war, and war has casualties, I don't have a problem with him trying to save a friend, it's about him ignoring Matoya's direction about the nature of war, and his denial about the eventuality that Estinian will have to be struck down.

Also, I don't mind that he is 16 and making mistakes, it's how soon after Matoya says her bit that he turns around and acts like the conversation never happened that makes him come across as whiny and arrogant.

(also I agree that Aphinaud has come a long way in his growth, and I actually have started to like him as a character, that could be why this scene bugs me so much)

[myahele]

Using the Dragon speak dictionary I was able to translate (kinda) the new dungeon's name: Sohr Khai

apology -- so[h]r
sad -- k[h]ai

What it exactly means, I am not too sure

[Belhi]

It was half a joke, and half a worry that Aphinaud would choose to forsake Ishgard in order to save Estinian, and that the devs would allow Aphinaud to be in the right. Matoyareminds him of the facts, we are at war, and war has casualties, I don't have a problem with him trying to save a friend, it's about him ignoring Matoya's direction about the nature of war, and his denial about the eventuality that Estinian will have to be struck down.

Also, I don't mind that he is 16 and making mistakes, it's how soon after Matoya says her bit that he turns around and acts like the conversation never happened that makes him come across as whiny and arrogant.

(also I agree that Aphinaud has come a long way in his growth, and I actually have started to like him as a character, that could be why this scene bugs me so much)

That isn't what really he went with. In the past Aphinaud has been very naïve. That's not the case here. He knows there is a good chance that Estinien can't be saved or even trying may be a long shot. However that doesn't mean they the attempt shouldn't be made. As he said, he doesn't want to be someone who casually sacrifices people for a war. If there is a chance then he wants to go for it, even if it will fail. He actually doesn't say he is willing to sacrifice Ishgard to do it. Just that giving up on Estenien without even trying isn't something he is willing to accept.

Estenien may have to be struck down. That doesn't mean he will have to be struck down.

[RoseOfTheRaven]

Sorry if I missed this but have we got a date for 3.3?

Not yet, someone mentioned maybe it will be near when the Yokai game comes out but thats not till July so unlikely

[Noshpan]

I have only 2 opinions.

1. I retract any and all thoughts and jokes about the adamantoise being a silly flying mount after seeing screen shots of the "Boo" mount.

and

2. LOK'TAR OGAR! (Sorry. I couldn't resist. I've been playing Horde consistently since Tides of Darkness.)

[Vaer]

Self contained low man dungeon seems interesting.

Neutral on the Yo'kai stuff. It's a big thing in Japan so makes sense.

No mention of Diadem, I guess that will be in part 2.

[Radacci]

So if this is the end of HW MSQ, does that mean we'll get a new expansion for 27th August? They kind of said that they won't be doing any more big expansions like HW, since it was such a massive undertaking, and balancing 3 new jobs.
So i guess a smaller expansion, with 1 or maybe 2 new jobs?
Otherwise what are they going to do until expansion? just continue increasing ilv cap with new raids every 6 months?

[Derio]

So if this is the end of HW MSQ, does that mean we'll get a new expansion for 27th August? They kind of said that they won't be doing any more big expansions like HW, since it was such a massive undertaking, and balancing 3 new jobs.
So i guess a smaller expansion, with 1 or maybe 2 new jobs?
Otherwise what are they going to do until expansion? just continue increasing ilv cap with new raids every 6 months?

3.4 is suppose to be Grand Company ranks increase so I am guessing a new storyline will go along with that and will probably last long enough to lead up to the next expansion.