Gamasutra interview of N. Yoshida

[Seif]

To not spam the page with a new thread here's an updated OP
the link to the full interview:

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/3...fitability.php


On the other hand I appreciate the honesty but the tone seems more pessimistic than in the numerous fansite interviews.

They seem to be saying that big changes are coming tot he world graphics but the core of the game pretty much is what it is and they don't want to change it too much.

I was one of those who voted for dramatic changes to the way we play the game and this interview leaves me wondering if I have unrealistic expectations of the upcoming patch.

As always no amount of speculating will get us closer to the truth until the patch is playable.


OLD op:



http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/3...s_Producer.php

Full interview coming next week.

Since gamasutra has previously closely followed SE's financial situation and posted several game design articles referencing XIV when it comes to economy, player rewards and MMO launches I hope Gamasutra can ask some relevant questions about the current situation that fan sites don't cover.