We can't

[ExKage]

It's a very funny coincidence that this thread comes off when I read a thread on NeoGAF about how a lot of lead game dev positions are left unfilled for 6mo+. Most game devs leave the industry, go to indie, or go to a position where the culture isn't spirit-breaking.

[Aomine1992]

The only thing I will agree with on this post is the lack of communication when balancing jobs and the actual balancing of the jobs I always see some really great fixes from people in this community on the forums (minus the nerf ppl most of them just like crying) but when it comes to much needed changes there are crickets from the devs and I understand it takes time to develop classes and tweak skills for older classes but things are getting to a not so pretty place for some balancing issues

But this is a common issue with all MMOs! balancing the never ending battle lol

[Rakiria]

Have you thought about, if they say they can't, that they really just can't right now? Even if money was not a problem, they don't have endless forces of devs willing to work for entitled whiny children like the people complaining about a "we can't". Some things just require more work than it's worth. And sure they might be able to actually do the things you want them to but it would either take really long or hinder the rest of the development. So even if it's not "we can't do that at all", it is "we can't implement that anytime soon without having to cut back on other, more important things". And it definitely is not "we can't because we don't want to you specifically to enjoy the game".

[NolLacnala]

Hmm, I would have agreed 5 years ago but SE has made a huge turn around in the past two years. And why would they kill the cash chop when that is what pays for more developments?

Yoshida openly stated that cash shop money goes back into the cash shop and SE's non-XIV projects. The first time he was allowed to touch that money was for the server relocation. That's three and a half years of him getting his hand slapped.

So you're not wrong, the cash shop did fund XV's development lol

[Moonlite]

Have you thought about, if they say they can't, that they really just can't right now? Even if money was not a problem, they don't have endless forces of devs

Maybe key figures shouldn't globe trot around the world and do PR work at every game con that pops up. If staff is short why should staff with a certain skill set be used PRing when a pr company could do the same. Next again staff with a certain skill set separate from the dev team (claimed by the community) works on the cash shop. Shouldn't the main team be filled first? Better staff allocation and lets have this discussion again.

[NolLacnala]

I still think after all these years they should have kept Tanaka. Name shame all you want but he did have MMO experience and at least tried to branch out. And could actually try things even if they weren't that successful.

Ye branched out in the wrong direction, right into F2P mmos. FATIGUE in a sub mmo loool. Fatigue was so freaking bad even f2ps dropped it.

[iluvOP]

Adding a new race for example is a huge undertaking. Tons of story/lore stuff to worry about, you have to go over ALL gear and make sure it fits and works. Same with adding jobs. It cannot happen in a flash. Remember that MMO's have a 10 years support cycle. They need to make sure to add the stuff in a timely fashion while making sure it all works alright. Cross over events are a legal mess that require sometimes upto a year or so of preparation.
Glamour log is something they are looking at, something to change the glamour system. It feels like that Jhett_Magnum has not been staying up to date with any of these things. Everything he has mentioned has been given a reason many times.

Before Stormblood, PS3 was holding the game back. Nobody admits this now, but by the time this all over, someone is going to openly say "yeah we couldn't do X because of PS4".

Take a break if you are sick of waiting.

[JunseiKei]

Maybe key figures shouldn't globe trot around the world and do PR work at every game con that pops up. If staff is short why should staff with a certain skill set be used PRing when a pr company could do the same. Next again staff with a certain skill set separate from the dev team (claimed by the community) works on the cash shop. Shouldn't the main team be filled first? Better staff allocation and lets have this discussion again.

Are you really trying to imply a game company shouldn't show case one of their more recent games, that's current and popular, to not go to major gaming venues to promote their title? Or to not have at least a representative for the company?

Either or, more staff or not, it'd still take time. What you're suggesting is possibly hiring more people than SE is willing to pay. Or possibly slack on quality of employees, as well as a slew of other things that are not good for the long term and are extremely short-sighted decisions.

[FallenArisen0990]

Just no. At least SE still has people that actually care about the games. Konami just sells out and makes pachinko machines using the names to draw people in. Capcom is closer to becoming the next Konami, as seeing how they handled Mega Man and Marvel VS Capcom Infinity; Street Fighter V isn't doing too hot, either. It almost seems like Monster Hunter World is a last ditch effort to keep die-hard fans (outside Japan- Monster Hunter is stupidly popular in Japan).

Funny you say that. Capcom is a dead company to me. Only thing I may buy from them is RE2 Remake as I hated what they did with PT VII (I will never acknowledge that game as part of the series as it's not way in hell a RE game), but that's if they don't screw it up. Opinion aside, when it comes to XIV, I just play to play. I'm so sick of the excuses that they give that I never trust anything they say. I'm sure Yoshi and the team try but at the same time, I don't think they try hard enough. I would love to see many things we ask for, to be implemented into the game but sadly, it may never or won't happen any time soon. It's sad that they have to butter us up with items in the Mog Station then to actually address many issues present in-game.

I love XIV and SE, don't get me wrong. I'm just want action and not reactions....

[Razard]

Cuz its not a free to play.

Personaly my only grip with the cash feature is the extra retainer. FF XIV is the only pay 2 play with a monthly sub that have such a feature...

Are you sure about that?

https://eu.battle.net/shop/en/product/game/wow

Took me 5 seconds on google to find.