Yoshi Interview on MMORPG

[Velhart]

Mostly information we know, but I am glad to hear how Yoshida is approaching the restoration of the game.

[Kailok]

I actually really enjoyed this interview. We know most of it, sure, but in the time we're waiting for patch stuff it's nice to be reminded about what's coming around the corner as well. I'm really excited that Yoshida said he'll be showing off the UI soon. I'd say it would be at E3, like Holy said, but that's still a few months off so I honestly hope they show it to us beforehand xD I'm excited to see what their E3 presentation is going to be like. I'm hoping for look at the new revamped world, as well as see some combat in the new graphics engine.

[Jinko]

Good interview IMO, it seems he has some stuff planned soon for the reveal of the 2.0 UI, I look forward to seeing that for sure.

Mouse and keyboard all the way !

[Issac]

I'm pretty sure Naoki smokes Winston's... And in Japan cigarettes make you strong! Lol if you've never been to Japan Winston is in front of all the marts. http://www.bitterwallet.com/wp-conte...ston-japan.jpg http://www.kirainet.com/images/2011/winston.jpeg

That ad is just over the top... >.>
どーよ、 (this is making me scratch my head)
この味! (This flavor!)
日本上陸 (Landed to Japan? Arrived? hm)

[Xoo]

I'm pretty sure Naoki smokes Winston's... And in Japan cigarettes make you strong! Lol if you've never been to Japan Winston is in front of all the marts. http://www.bitterwallet.com/wp-conte...ston-japan.jpg http://www.kirainet.com/images/2011/winston.jpeg

That's a bit creepy, really.

[Kiara]

Thanks for the link Mishakai.

Yah, even though the Interview may seem "tame" and lacking in juicy new information for currently active players, for the vast majority of the gaming population that *aren't* playing Final Fantasy XIV, this is more positive press and information about the changes to the badly launched game.

It *is* good that Yoshida-san mentions the Job System and the launch of the 7 Classic Jobs (although I do wish he would've explicitly stated the 7 Jobs for the Interview to tell everyone (e.g., "Yes, we'll be bringing back Paladin, Monk, White Mage, Black Mage, Dragoon, Warrior, Bard!")).

It's good that he mentions that they're pretty close to the full revamp of the Combat System (and mentioned Self Combos), and that players can get Player Estates (with their Free Company) and make their own Ships and Airships and Garden (very cool!).

I know if I was a gamer that wasn't playing this game (which is a large percentage of the gaming population), this is good news and stuff that is worth getting out there.

Sure some of this was mentioned in previous interviews, but the more venues / outlets that this information gets out to, the better.

"Change is coming. Big things are coming / Final Fantasy XIV is revamping, and they've just completed all the new Combat System changes and have 7 New Jobs, etc."

Of course I'd love to get juicy information on stuff we, the dedicated, haven't heard about yet. But I'm hoping that'll come in due time.

[Holy_Dragoon]

What I found interesting is how he said new players view the job system as a fork in progression akin to a skill tree, and experienced players view it as a strategic option to take on content.