Reassessing the Merger of FFXIV Worlds (02/13/2012)

[Babydoll]

No ones getting bent lol just saying it would be nice to offer instead of having to do it the hard way.

[Kiara]

Also, we would like to reserve the name Gold Saucer for the casino, not a world.

Fantastic news!

I can't wait to see Final Fantasy XIV's version of Gold Saucer!

Hopefully with Chocobo Races where you can race your own (Raised) Chocobo.

[Duuude007]

Colliseum & casino would be the ultimate outlets for the casual player.

...but I hope they provide worthwhile challenges, ranks,goals for the harcore player, too.

[Alhanelem]

^ This. Now they just need to officially designate/suggest/recommend it so players will know where to find us.

Or know how to avoid you >.>

<3 dont take that the wrong way.

[Dusk_Shardveil]

The option that gives the most choice with the least confusion (for players who don't pay attention) is the best one. People like choice and the freedom to decide for themselves. Or at the very least the illusion that they have a choice.

A + B = New World (with the option to migrate elsewhere if desired) is likely the best one. Preserve as much as possible in regards to linkshells and comunities that have already established.

A merger is definitely needed. There is a critical mass needed for this game to keep the play environment healthy and the market wards humming with activity. It is a mistake to retract a decision like this completely. Once a method and choice has been made it should be followed through, even if there are those who decide to hold a tantrum over it where everyone can see. There is a balance between being decisive and seemingly tyrannical. I know you are trying to make the best choice, but making one then retracting it can make things more chaotic and difficult for morale.

You cannot make everyone happy. There will always be someone who will dissagree and usually an upset minority are usually the loudest and most underfoot when it comes to changes, even minor ones. It is better to be decisive and follow though consitantly while keeping an ear open for real problems and not the unconstructive gripes of a few. The majority of the players that truely love this game will generally wait quietly for the changes and be glad for anything that improves the experience.

It still comes down to this. People like choice. Or at least the illusion of having one. They react better in a consistant environment. Change is inevitable and getting someone to like that change is a daunting task at times and being decisive and leading them through that process by offering them strong leadership and respect for their individual need to choose for themselves is the best course.

I've been away for some time after deciding to set the game aside till the game becomes playable for me again. I've returned to find a much improved game. It is worthy of my time and dime. There are a lot of "hibernating" players among the inactives waiting for 2.0 I like the direction it is going and I look forward to the future improvements. Thank you team FFXIV, for your hard work and dedication to the players and fans.

[Rowyne]

Or know how to avoid you >.>

<3 dont take that the wrong way.

1. True. Everyone has a right to their preference.
2. :P
3. <3

[Arel203]

I'm impressed with how fast they reacted to customer concerns through the forums and changed their plans. Shows a lot of customer priority in a company.

[Shneibel]

look like the eu have the lowest population and get their own server

underdog ftw ?

[Coombah]

very nice content from other ff's I wonder what they have in store and I can't wait to check out the gold saucer.

[Munba]

Also, as we look to expand FFXIV, some of our visions for the future, such as releasing content based in Worlds from previous FF titles, will require us to use names previously reserved for Worlds as names of cities and other locations instead. (For example, we feel like Midgar has too powerful of an image associated with it to be used as a name for a World)

Great news and potentials indeed.

Also, we would like to reserve the name Gold Saucer for the casino, not a world.