I think it's time we start seeing some data in regards to the changes being made.

[DrWho2010]

Dunno bout you but they do send out surveys (not very many tho I can count like 3 or 4 in the whole time since ARR) but it has happened.

[Jeeqbit]

I find myself increasingly curious about something. Who, exactly, is being asked for their opinions in regards to changes and additions to the game and what numbers are we looking at to justify them?

It's normal for a company to survey a random sample of people. Typically 1,000 is enough. These surveys have definitely been done by Square Enix because I received one.

Among the numbers they have collected is how many times the NPCs have squat and how many times people have said "yoshi-p" in the game. That should provide a sense of how meticulously they collect statistics.

We as players have our own data on fan websites. For example, the least used job in a lot of content seems to be Ninja.

[Kaurhz]

Personally, I don't care very much for the statistic of who and how many people requested what and so forth. It just adds to some nonsense that has been perpetuated in previous discussions; "We the majority, you the minority. Therefore, we win, get over it."

If anything I'd just like more valuable and meaningful Q/A where people can probe the developers the designers to try and better understand their thinking, logic, and method behind some of their decisions and philosophies.

[DrWho2010]

some of that information is a closely guarded secret. you don't want to give up the sauce you know.

[Knot_D]

I mean I requested the Frontier Ribbon for all gender months ago and soon they gonna release it.

They hear the request, but they need a time to make the decision about it...

[ThivraK]

it's always funny to see the same people defend whatever SE does, as if they get paid for it
"they do read feedback"
then why was yoship unaware of the MCH ping/weaving issue? despite there being multiple threads about it? why did it need a streamer to make him aware?
the laughable response to people wanting a higher healer skill ceiling, 'play ultimate lol'
hrothgar hair, SAM getting kaiten removed instead of like, consolidating the shoha's into one skill and so on

[Lyth]

This thread is a pretty accurate survey of people willing to pay a monthly subscription fee to participate on an online forum, so at least you now have the data on that.

[Rulakir]

Now, I'll start by saying that I have been playing this game for almost a decade and have never been sent a survey asking my opinion on pretty much anything related to game. I've certainly spoken up about what I'd like to see added or changed though such was never framed as a demand.

Meanwhile, I was sent one after only playing 3 months on a trial account. I assumed everyone got one, so I particularly feel bad for veterans who've never received one while I did. It would imply it's not only RNG, but also not restricted to paying accounts unless it turns out it was a trial only survey. The questions I remember were about my interest in EW and their social media presence, so it's possible.

I mostly only care about the story, I don't do end game content or PvP. I'm an altoholic and used to years of WoW effing up classes every expansion, so the state of jobs doesn't bother me when I can easily switch to something else for a while. I already know I'm in the minority for not liking EW. :P

More data and more surveys is always interesting/good though, even if it likely won't tell me anything that pertains to my preferred playstyle.

[Ath192]

Meanwhile, I was sent one after only playing 3 months on a trial account. I assumed everyone got one, so I particularly feel bad for veterans who've never received one while I did. It would imply it's not only RNG, but also not restricted to paying accounts unless it turns out it was a trial only survey. The questions I remember were about my interest in EW and their social media presence, so it's possible.

I mostly only care about the story, I don't do end game content or PvP. I'm an altoholic and used to years of WoW effing up classes every expansion, so the state of jobs doesn't bother me when I can easily switch to something else for a while. I already know I'm in the minority for not liking EW. :P

More data and more surveys is always interesting/good though, even if it likely won't tell me anything that pertains to my preferred playstyle.

No I got one as well. Filled out with very detailed info on why it would make sense to upgrade the graphics and I feel heard. My only problem now is how monotonous the game feels. But that is a topic for other threads.

[Nethereal]

No I got one as well. Filled out with very detailed info on why it would make sense to upgrade the graphics and I feel heard. My only problem now is how monotonous the game feels. But that is a topic for other threads.

Sounds like someone should be playing Ultimate .