Retainer Clarification

[Hasrat]

That's just how it works within the lore. The player character is hiring the services of these retainers.

Seriously, app talk, app thread. This was just based on the Mogstation page and the wording therein.

[ElHeggunte]

The wording itself is plenty clear. The only point of confusion is the table being labeled "additional" retainers, but then also including the two free ones you get. Context still makes it clear enough in my opinion.

[Hasrat]

That's kinda what I think. The table could/should probably remove "additional." Or perhaps instead of listing the first two retainers as "No additional fee," clarify that they're the two included in the game subscription.

[Tridus]

It's poorly worded, yeah. I'd change "Additional" to "Total", and then the table is correct (as 1 & 2 total retainers are free).

[NephthysVasudan]

<retainer questions>

You get 2 Retainers for free.
Each additional Retainer is 1.00 USD Per Month per retainer.
Unless there's some sort of group discount.

I have 4.
2 bucks a month on top of my sub for those extra 2 Retainers.
If you want an extra one...you buy the service...and then go to the vocate to see an extra slot open for the new retainer.

[ManuelBravo]

So, I probably already know the answer to this, but the retainer page on the Mogstation has some unclear wording that I thought I'd ask about.

First, the page acknowledges that two retainers are a part of our subscription.

But then, in the table that follows, the first column is labeled "Number of Additional Retainers." The associated fee for 1 and 2 Additional Retainers is "No additional fee."

If I am to take this page at face value, then, in theory, I should be allowed to hire up to 2 additional retainers, in addition to the two that we are granted with our subscription, for no additional fee.

But that's not actually how it works, is it?

Not sure I understand, I'm reading it to be on the safe side as I write this. My understanding, as I'm reading this, it shows that the subscription comes with 2 retainers. any additional shows fee. This is also referenced under their Loadstone guide. So not really sure where the misunderstanding is. They even show nice pictures for those who struggle with comprehension skills. No offense. As far I have known it's 2 included with monthly any extra cost.


https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...onal_retainer/

[ElHeggunte]

Not sure I understand, I'm reading it to be on the safe side as I write this. My understanding, as I'm reading this...

https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...onal_retainer/

I don't think we're on the same page (literally). You're looking at the retainer guide listed on the Lodestone. We're talking about the chart that's presented on the Mog Station when you go to hire more retainers.



Without the context of the initial text the table could be possibly be misconstrued to imply you get two extra retainers on top of the free ones because the table says "Additional Retainers" for whatever reason. There would be less confusion if it said "Total Retainers" or something similar. Or it shouldn't mention the two free ones at all.

Even with the poorly chosen label, the table is clear enough in context. But if viewed in a vacuum I guess I could understand how it might be confusing.

[Hasrat]

I don't think we're on the same page (literally). You're looking at the retainer guide listed on the Lodestone. We're talking about the chart that's presented on the Mog Station when you go to hire more retainers.

This one gets it. I woulda included pictures, but image sharing isn't my strong suit.

Simply struck me as odd that they'd point out "your sub gets you 2 retainers to start with," and then seemingly imply you can buy 2 "additional" for no fee.

[ManuelBravo]

I don't think we're on the same page (literally). You're looking at the retainer guide listed on the Lodestone. We're talking about the chart that's presented on the Mog Station when you go to hire more retainers.



Without the context of the initial text the table could be possibly be misconstrued to imply you get two extra retainers on top of the free ones because the table says "Additional Retainers" for whatever reason. There would be less confusion if it said "Total Retainers" or something similar. Or it shouldn't mention the two free ones at all.

Even with the poorly chosen label, the table is clear enough in context. But if viewed in a vacuum I guess I could understand how it might be confusing.

hmmm maybe is our perspectives however, hence I did mention I was looking directly at the mogstation, and like it states even in that picture your account allows you to hire two retainers that are included per character as part of your basic subscription. The picture was made for people who have comprehension skill difficulties. So if your reading it properly it shows retainer by number. While I can agree sometimes translators can be picky and many things can be misunderstood. However, English is my second ( 4 languages total ) language, even I can figure out how it works as they intended to interpret.

Also usually I'm at work when in forums so links are pretty much the only thing I can link. ( have some restrictions )

[Canadane]

Two additional to your original 0 is well... 2.
The kicker is I had 2 retainers before they worded it like this at all...