Additional Mounts Coming... Proof (in this pudding)

[nibelunc]

I'll take your gil... my Goobbue has a large appetite. It's hard to keep him full.

xD a lot of fun in forums today.

[Zantetsuken]

What's funny is those three words express your opinion...

...of this current 'mount giveaway' direction in ffxiv? Yes they do. And I'd add short-sighted to the list as well.

They are concepts I would like this game to avoid in general. Consider them a measuring stick when evaluating what incentives you should steer clear of when promoting this game.

But some people could care less I suppose.

[RemVye]

...of this current 'mount giveaway' direction in ffxiv? Yes they do. And I'd add short-sighted to the list as well.

They are concepts I would like this game to avoid in general. Consider them a measuring stick when evaluating what incentives you should steer clear of when promoting this game.

But some people could care less I suppose.

You mean when promoting a game that has a lot of work and changes ahead of it and they could use extra money to fund?

"Come get an exclusive mount" VS. "Come play this game, but don't get used to it... it's going to completely change"


Now at 2.0 I'd hope (keyword hope) they use things like "Completely overhauled Battle System, Completely overhauled Map design, Completely Overhauled <insert everything here>, Brand New <end game content here>"

But right now... a free goobbue and trying to attract 'collectors' is what they are going for.


Your sight is short, imo.

[Rubicon]

I remember the old days. Everyone can do anything but no one knowing what they should do in a party. Hey let's rank up on coblyns from 1 to 50. Why does my Flare do the same damage as my Fire 2? Sure do like having to go into active stance as a mage. You like crafting, try making all these parts first! Ring a bell.

And FFXIV is a niche MMO right now. Goobues or not. I seriously doubt mounts will be the downfall of FFXIV.

To OP, does that mean we get to ride Puddings?

[SnickleWhiskers]

Okay, we will get different mounts anyway. I want a Fat Chocobo.


Edit: Oh damn, sorry its from FF, okay I want a cookie monster then.

Goobbue (which to many peoples surprise is an FF creation) that can in fact walk around on it's own two legs or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-Wf-...eature=related .....yes i wonder which would be more ridiculous, then comes the clipping issues with the bocos head going through the floor.

[Zantetsuken]

You mean when promoting a game that has a lot of work and changes ahead of it and they could use extra money to fund?

"Come get an exclusive mount" VS. "Come play this game, but don't get used to it... it's going to completely change"


Now at 2.0 I'd hope (keyword hope) they use things like "Completely overhauled Battle System, Completely overhauled Map design, Completely Overhauled <insert everything here>, Brand New <end game content here>"

But right now... a free goobbue and trying to attract 'collectors' is what they are going for.


Your sight is short, imo.

Hardly

I have standards. I want this to be a FF MMO. Its the primary reason I (and many others) purchased the game.

Suppose the devs decided to add the following to ver 2.0:

• Open-World PvP
• Giant breasts (DD+) and stripper outfits
• Blood sprays
• Flying mounts (eg Griffons) instead of airships
• Unconventional FF player races - eg devi-lpeople, bears, Argonians, etc..
• Horse mounts

Would you find any of it non-thematic? Or would you just rubber-stamp it all because it sounds 'fun'?

I'm curious.

[nibelunc]

They should make a fat Chocobo as dat File so I can exchange my Goobbue xD. I really like the game but I dont want to see it turning into a dumb toon game. Thats the only thing I am worried about.

[Mychael]

Hardly

I have standards. I want this to be a FF MMO.

What if the devs decided to add any of the following to ver 2.0:

• Open-World PvP
• Giant breasts and skimpy outfits
• Blood sprays
• Flying mounts (eg Griffons) instead of airships
• Unconventional FF races - eg Devil people, bears, dragon hybrids, etc..

Would you find any of it non-thematic or would you just rubber-stamp it all because it sounds 'fun'?

I'm curious.

Okay, okay. I was on board with you for most of this debate, up til here. While I don't like the general direction FFXIV has taken (goobbue mounts, moogle weapons) because there's not a lot of substantial or story-centric content, many of the things you just mentioned do have precedents in FF and wouldn't break the game.

Dragon hybrid?
Gria - http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Gria



Big breasts and skimpy outfits?
Viera - http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Viera


Fairies - http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/F...l_Fantasy_III)



And you really can't make a point about "Open World PvP" because only one other game from the FF series was MMO. For many of the series' games, you were definitely pitted against many more humanoids than in FFXI.

That said, I absolutely DO NOT want flying mounts, besides airships, and would prefer no blood splatter.

EDIT: In the Viera pic.. is it just me, or is that Bangaa checking out her "big breasts?" o.0

[Scherwiz]

Rukkirii knows all; tells all quote - Ya buddy Ya buddy

I am ok with this as long as I don't hop on it and it takes up 80% of the screen.

[Zantetsuken]

@Mychael

Gria are humanoid with some dragon trimmings.. I was referring to something akin to Argonians from Skyrim

Again, referring to Double D's. Viera don't even come close.

Also, who said anything about faeries?

I'll edit my post to clear it up.