We can't

[Jhett_Magnum]

Anyone else getting tired of Yoshi-P saying this?
-We can't add more character customization
- We can't add 3 jobs an expac
- We can't add a new race
- We can't use multiple dyes on gear.
- We can't add a glamour log
- We can't add a PTR
- We can't ...etc

It's like what are we paying him for? Why are we paying for servers that can't support this? Why hasn't he hired more people to support some of this? Why is there a lack of communication with balance/jobs? Why are we getting yokai watch again, and not monster hunter? Why are we sacrificing content more and more?

[bass9020]

I think most of us ask ourselves all this and more after every interview, Q&A and Live Letter that pops up. Its become rather sad at this point :/

[MagiusNecros]

Then I suppose in a live letter one should ask what CAN they do?

[Darker_Midnight]

Ever considered that all the features being asked for would require an overhaul of the existing engine (or, God forbid, a new engine) to support these features? The number of bugs this could cause if not handled meticulously and carefully would far outweigh any benefits the minority population asking for these features at the moment give.

Nevermind the cost and manpower this would require when the budget sheet likely shows new content would - per man hour - likely be a better return on investment.

Either you're going to get these in a new FF MMO (FF18? :P), or have to find an MMO that supports these features.

Or you might get them in FFXIV, just... not on _your_ timetable.

[Jhett_Magnum]

Ever considered that all the features being asked for would require an overhaul of the existing engine (or, God forbid, a new engine) to support these features? The number of bugs this could cause if not handled meticulously and carefully would far outweigh any benefits the minority population asking for these features at the moment give.

Nevermind the cost and manpower this would require when the budget sheet likely shows new content would - per man hour - likely be a better return on investment.

Either you're going to get these in a new FF MMO (FF18? :P), or have to find an MMO that supports these features.

Or you might get them in FFXIV, just... not on _your_ timetable.

35m budget can't overhaul a system for a few extra faces? You're joking right?

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

35m budget can't overhaul a system for a few extra faces? You're joking right?

Was never proven and a large chunk of that likely went towards the NA datacenter relocation anyway.

[bass9020]

Ever considered that all the features being asked for would require an overhaul of the existing engine (or, God forbid, a new engine) to support these features? The number of bugs this could cause if not handled meticulously and carefully would far outweigh any benefits the minority population asking for these features at the moment give.

Yea um, 2.0 is a whole new engine from 1.0 and was specifically designed because the 1.0 engine wasn't suited for an MMO, so why is the 2.0 still complete crap?????

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

Yea um, 2.0 is a whole new engine from 1.0 and was specifically designed because the 1.0 engine wasn't suited for an MMO, so why is the 2.0 still complete crap?????

Because most engines take 2-5 years to develop and the the game can take another 2-3 years. the entire development of 2.0 including engine took place in less than 2 years. Why do you think Bethesda still uses the same crap engine from 15 years ago? Its harder to make than new games.

[bass9020]

Because most engines take 2-5 years to develop and the the game can take another 2-3 years. the entire development of 2.0 including engine took place in less than 2 years.

Omg I totally forgot! Lets just excuse one crap engine for another crap engine! Silly me.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

Omg I totally forgot! Lets just excuse one crap engine for another crap engine! Silly me.

Man, you totally know what you are talking about, I'm so sorry for not understanding. Lets bring your perfect engine to the dev's so they can port XIV over right away!