Carbuncle mounts have arrived!

[BillyKaplan]

I like that they're different types of carbuncles and not just inflated Emerald and Topaz. Just tickles me better lore-wise.

I'm torn about the Carbuncle outfit tho. Maybe once they introduce the new galmour system. Because that coat is actually sweet, but I'm not sure I want the Carby on the rest of my casters (if non ACN classes can even equip it to begin with)

[Uielyave]

People complaining because its a Mount that doesn't affect anything in your play style other than it being a vanity item... Lol

[Leloa]

If only I played Summoner... will get the mount either way but I shall pass on the attire

[Urthdigger]

When the cash shop first came out, I swore up and down I would never purchase anything from there, that I would not sully the game with paying extra money on top of my sub!

...I may have just blown some fat stacks on an outfit and mount. Damnit SE...

[LittleChickenNugget]

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But think of how fabulous you're going to look.

[Bourne_Endeavor]

When the cash shop first came out, I swore up and down I would never purchase anything from there, that I would not sully the game with paying extra money on top of my sub!

...I may have just blown some fat stacks on an outfit and mount. Damnit SE...

I like to think of it this way. Unlike certain other games, FFXIV stated upfront they would never include anything but vanity items and have kept to that promise for three years now. Even their prices have remained relatively consistent, though I do find some items overpriced (looking at you Choco-clock). I can appreciate it still rubbing people the wrong way but I don't mind it myself because of the aforementioned consistency. And the fact we still get plenty of free mounts and glamour.

[Roda]

I like to think of it this way. Unlike certain other games, FFXIV stated upfront they would never include anything but vanity items and have kept to that promise for three years now. Even their prices have remained relatively consistent, though I do find some items overpriced (looking at you Choco-clock). I can appreciate it still rubbing people the wrong way but I don't mind it myself because of the aforementioned consistency. And the fact we still get plenty of free mounts and glamour.

Except for all those character advancement things they added so you can pay them even more to not play their game.

And we don't get anything in this game for free past level 35. The game has a box price, two expansions and a sub fee. If you don't pay your dues then you lose access to everything you've already paid for.


Also just because it's vanity doesn't make it ok to carve out of the game's rewards and place a second price tag on it. Glamour wouldn't be called the true endgame if cosmetics weren't considered content by a large portion of the MMO community.

[Lathander81]

Also just because it's vanity doesn't make it ok to carve out of the game's rewards and place a second price tag on it. Glamour wouldn't be called the true endgame if cosmetics weren't considered content by a large portion of the MMO community.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]

Couldnt say if any better myself. I love FF but they have started being no better that the EA or Activision. The increase in outfits, emotes and recycled seasonal items is appalling and all this from a company that still wants you to pay for your space in-game. Some free to plays dont even ask you to do that! Its becoming apparent that SE is getting greedy af...$18 for an outfit? I could get 3 outfits in Warframe with change to spare and its a F2p.

[Roda]

Couldnt say if any better myself. I love FF but they have started being no better that the EA or Activision. The increase in outfits, emotes and recycled seasonal items is appalling and all this from a company that still wants you to pay for your space in-game. Some free to plays dont even ask you to do that! Its becoming apparent that SE is getting greedy af...$18 for an outfit? I could get 3 outfits in Warframe with change to spare and its a F2p.

Here's some more comparisons!

GW2 would give you two outfits for that price. F2P game with two expansions ($29.99 each or 49.99 for a bundle of both)
Wilstar would give you two as well. F2P game.
Both games have their costumes account-bound and immediately stored in systems that don't clutter your inventory.
Oh and both have abilities to earn their cash shop content by either trading in game currency (to reduce inflation) or by simply playing the game!
AND on top of all that you can access your content, bought or earned, any time you want with no extra fees!


Oh and you're selling warframe a bit short. $15 can get you 6 immortal skins or 2 tenno suit sets.


With the dungeons being cut from every other major content update, and the servers being moved from one bad spot to another slightly different bad spot, I'm really wondering why xiv seems to cost so much to play....

[Nezerius]

I love FF but they have started being no better that the EA or Activision.

The fact that you're comparing the optional items sold in the mogstation, to companies that are using lootboxes, is just hilarious. Do I think the prices could be a little lower? Sure, or perhaps the same price and getting both Emerald and Topaz versions. Is the mogstation anywhere near EA/Activision levels of greed? Not really. At least in the mogstation, you know what you're getting, instead of gambling for it.