Bring Back Garo Items

[kaynide]

To save time, I'll just copy/paste what I wrote the last time you started a thread requesting GARO:

At the point, it is very likely SE would have to pay money to get GARO back into the game. I don’t think GARO particularly cares, although they do a LOT of collaborations here in Japan.

The first run was probably a kind of mutual sponsorship, or even perhaps money was spend in some direction.

Now, it’s not so much in GARO’s interest to do FFXIV; moreover, there is a good chance they have some kind of exclusivity agreement with PAO (pachinko place they collaborate with) or some such.

Moreover, there will absolutely be howls of complaints that A) certain jobs won’t have gear like dancer and B) zomgwtfbbq Hrothgar/Viera can’t wear the head pieces (can they?)

Point being it’s not just a simple switch on/off, and very much might require SE paying to allow the event to come back, or at the very least an investment of man hours I would rather see elsewhere.

There’s a lot of unknowns and assumptions involved in collaborations that we just don’t know about, and I would rather not have SE spend money to bring back this content if possible. If GARO wants to pay, bring it on.

That’s business.

As an updated opinion, I could see this returning via Mogstation, since there'd be money in it for both GARO and SE.

[Iscah]

Moreover, there will absolutely be howls of complaints that A) certain jobs won’t have gear like dancer and B) zomgwtfbbq Hrothgar/Viera can’t wear the head pieces (can they?)

I'm not sure about the helmets for the armoured sets, but a lot of the Makai headpieces were circlets and hairpins that presumably work for everyone.

Weapons for new classes would be the main thing actually missing.

[Brightamethyst]

Moreover, there will absolutely be howls of complaints that A) certain jobs won’t have gear like dancer and B) zomgwtfbbq Hrothgar/Viera can’t wear the head pieces (can they?)

Huh? Dancer can wear the ranged Makai set and I'm pretty sure the hairpin is visible on viera as well.

[Vipes]

As an updated opinion, I could see this returning via Mogstation, since there'd be money in it for both GARO and SE.

I wouldn't be opposed to the GARO items and mounts coming back as Mogstation stuff. Previous events do it, why can't crossover ones?

[kaynide]

I wouldn't be opposed to the GARO items and mounts coming back as Mogstation stuff. Previous events do it, why can't crossover ones?

As was said, they don't own the rights to GARO, so it's not their (SE's) call.

Not sure you (or anyone) is with GARO, but it's a pretty big..ish..deal here in Japan with many crossover events. The problem is who pays who, or if both agree for a mutual deal (like Monster Hunter), or if there is some kind of friendship between the two companies and both parties allow it to happen (like Yokai Watch).

[Barachim]

I really wish for another collaboration and maybe have them add the 4th mount. I was always disappointed that there wasn't a 4th mount to go along with the Dragoon set.

[Kolsykol]

I don't really like timed exclusives in general, unless they're for specific holidays I guess.
It's the same in fighting games with timed costumes, it feels predatory to me and like they're just trying to make you buy it out of fear of losing out.

[Almagnus1]

Having gotten almost all of the gear (missed out on a few pieces of jewelry), I don't mind if it comes back again. A lot of cool looking stuff, definitely understand those that would like it back again.

[Garnix]

Timed exclusive items should not be a thing.
So, yes, please.
I already have all the sets and mounts, but still, since the items can still be used by people who got them, I don't see any reason why the items are no longer obtainable.

[technole]

Timed exclusive items should not be a thing.
So, yes, please.
I already have all the sets and mounts, but still, since the items can still be used by people who got them, I don't see any reason why the items are no longer obtainable.

Cause YoshiP doesn't want to pay for it again, simple as that. You really think they want to budget another Garo contract when they are now willing to pay above-market rates for new servers because of how desperate the situation is?