Letter from the Producer, XXVI (03/26/2012)

[NoctisUmbra]

Read.

Discuss.

Some exciting tidbits:

> Implementation of content for acquiring and upgrading job-exclusive weapons. (1.22-1.22a)
> Release of higher Grand Company ranks. (1.22)
> Implementation of buff system for company seal exchange items. (1.22)
> Construction of an imperial stronghold related to Meteor. (1.22)
> Implementation of new imperial weaponry. (1.22) Gun-weapons? o.o
> Implementation of system for seeking materia melding (1.22)
> Making certain unique/untradable items convertible into materia. (1.22)
> Addition of damage-per-second display to weapon information. (1.22)

[KiraAmane]

This should really be an ongoing bet thread. How much gil are you willing to put up that an end of April release is not going to happen? :P

But in all seriousness, this was one of the better LFtP. I enjoyed reading it and was very intrigued by the Hamlet Defense concept. A little let down with the weapons being in 1.22a, but the purchasing bit was interesting as well. Looking forward to it. More content the better

[Rizon]

This should really be an ongoing bet thread. How much gil are you willing to put up that an end of April release is not going to happen? :P

But in all seriousness, this was one of the better LFtP. I enjoyed reading it and was very intrigued by the Hamlet Defense concept. A little let down with the weapons being in 1.22a, but the purchasing bit was interesting as well. Looking forward to it. More content the better

I fully suspect that the end of April can be considered a firm date. Yoshida is already planning for Ver1.22a so I suspect a number of small items will be pushed back til tthen in order accomplish the main release on time. Actually this is sooner then I thought it would happen and it sounds like the Dev Team has learned from the previous patches. Kudos.

As to content this is everything promised in the roadmap except for Hamlet Defense which was scheduled for Ver 1.21. This gives me great hope that the schedule for Ver 2.0 is on track. Cannot wait for all the goodies between now and then. God Speed Dev Team

[Starlord]

I fully suspect that the end of April can be considered a firm date. Yoshida is already planning for Ver1.22a so I suspect a number of small items will be pushed back til tthen in order accomplish the main release on time. Actually this is sooner then I thought it would happen and it sounds like the Dev Team has learned from the previous patches. Kudos.

As to content this is everything promised in the roadmap except for Hamlet Defense which was scheduled for Ver 1.21. This gives me great hope that the schedule for Ver 2.0 is on track. Cannot wait for all the goodies between now and then. God Speed Dev Team

Even if it was delayed to Mid-May, Ver. 2.0 won't suffer because of 1.xx patches. and*for the 15th time I posted this in random other threads, and I'll again say it here.

Originally Posted by Naoki_Yoshida
プロデューサ/ディレクタの吉田です。
Producer/Director Yoshida here,

引き続き魔法詠唱に関する多数のフィードバックありがとうございます。
頂いた意見はしっかり見せて頂いていますので、パッチ1.22でもそうですし、
それ以降、現行運営中も新生の最終仕様にも反映/検討させて頂きます。
Thanks for continuing feedbacks on the spell casting.
We are looking through the comments so even with patch 1.22 or after on current or 2.0 we will look into making changes.

1.22での調整内容が決まり次第、また追ってポストさせて頂きますね！
ホンのちょっとだけですが…
Once adjustment details on 1.22 is confirmed will update on it!
And just a little bit... (about 2.0)

昨日FFXIV開発/運営/関連部署を集めてプロジェクト全体会を実施しました。
We had a meeting with FFXI dev/management/other related departments regarding the entire project

今期の振り返りと、来期のプロジェクト目標確認、そしてマイルストーンすり合わせが主ですが、
既に基礎QAを開始している「新生FFXIVクライアント」の全体お披露目も、その中で行いました。
物凄い規模のプロジェクトですし、運営開発と新生開発を同時並行しているので、
こうしてお披露目しないと、なかなか現実感が出ないのです。
（約1年半でMMOのほぼ全てを作り直す、というのは開発でも中々現実に思えないのです＾＾；）
Looking through current, checking on the project goals and checking the mile stones status, and within that meeting we also exposed the 2.0 FFXIV client which already started the QA process. This is really a large scale project and running alongside with current version we have to actually look to feel the reality of this.
(Remaking a MMO in year & half is something the dev team also believes it's not realistic ^^

つまりは、そういう「現実」レベルまで新生クライアントは仕上がりつつあります。
それは、MAPを差し替えダンジョンを追加し、コンテンツのリニューアル移植をし、新規を盛り込み、
クエスト大量実装など、「量産工程」でどこまで物量を突っ込んで行くか、
というフェーズに入っていることを意味します。
So the 2.0 client is finished to a level where is reality.
For that swapping the maps for dungeons, transferring the contents and renewal, releasing lots of quest, how much to include using mass production. We're currently in that phase.

後は時間との戦い。皆さんにお見せできるようになるまでは、もう少しかかります。
吉田自身、動いている新生FFXIVを「ゲームとして」しっかりお見せしたいと思っていますので、
引っ張るようで申し訳ないですが、第七霊災の脅威と戦いつつ、お待ちください。
And after that it's just battle with time. To show to everyone it will require some more time. For myself I want to show the actual 2.0 FFXIV as a game and I apologize for dragging this but for now please fight against the 7th Umbral Era and wait for it.

要求されるPCスペックも下がりますし、PS3版もリリースします。
もっともっと、今まで以上に沢山のお客様にプレイして頂けるよう、
運営と同時に突っ走って行きますので、これからも叱咤激励お願いします。
Required spec will be lowered and we will also release the PS3 version.
We are working hard so more and more customers can play the game. So please encourage us.


うーん…モルボルに怒られるかなあ……。
Hmm... Molbol is going to get mad at me (Foxclon)

They are... 1 MONTH ahead of Schedule for 2.0... aye

in anyrate, I can't wait for Garuda Fight, and the Imperial Stronghold!

[Rizon]

Even if it was delayed to Mid-May, Ver. 2.0 won't suffer because of 1.xx patches. and*for the 15th time I posted this in random other threads, and I'll again say it here.



They are... 1 MONTH ahead of Schedule for 2.0... aye

in anyrate, I can't wait for Garuda Fight, and the Imperial Stronghold!

Forgive me for being skeptical but I have seen too many target dates missed badly in the past. I grant you fudge factor where probably factored in but still being 2 month behind up still now did give me cause for concern. Sorry if this bothered you.

[Stanislaw]

Forgive me for being skeptical but I have seen too many target dates missed badly in the past. I grant you fudge factor where probably factored in but still being 2 month behind up still now did give me cause for concern. Sorry if this bothered you.

For the record, according to the roadmap patch 1.22 was scheduled for the late April anyway.

Link: http://wdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/dow...Roadmap_EN.pdf

[Eruantien]

I am hoping end of May since I am going on holiday in May lol.

I know we already knew about it but im really excited for hamlet defence.

[NoctisUmbra]

I'm thinking early/mid May.

Can't wait for so many of the things on that list!

[Starlord]

Well, Considering the Golden Week is Just after the date they are aiming for, I'm going to say that they will make it on time. Or else we will have to wait another week for their Golden Week plus However much time they need for 1.22 to get out. So I have a feeling it will be out by the end of April... *Crosses fingers* :P

[Forerunner]

I wonder if DPS for weapons are going to include materia'd stats? Would provide an insight as to what makes a class work.
And will the mage weapons DPS be for melee? Because you may as well just write DPS:0 on them.

Excited for Garlean Weapons, as well as Garlean stronghold.
Garuda = squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~
Hamlet defense? I can haz now? SWEET!