Disappointed by the questions asked at today's Pax East panel.

[EliaStormblade]

The last BLU leveling update was in 5.45, afaik. It's not too far-fetched to assume the same applies to EW. We'll know in a week.

[CStrife912]

Questions pertaining to job balance and philosophy really don't belong at a PAX east Q&A its more generalized questions or 'fun' ones. Blue Mage is getting an update I believe in 6.4 so likely 6.45, the main bit I liked was the mention of the graphics update and how they're all in on it and also that he would like to bring FF9 more into the game (Its my fav one so it needs some damn representation haha)

But also a lot of questions can't be answered especially if say the 7.0 or 7.X series of patches will address some of those questions...so that's why it can kind of ring hollow. Im not saying they couldn't of just said skip or I can't answer that right now it just wouldn't of fit. I also notice it seems people are annoyed it like goaded his ego with a lot of them. I don't know if you could hear the audience but it strikes me as the sort of crowd that love the guy and what he's done for the game and the community. Remember this forum is a minority echo chamber of sadly unconstructive feedback. The people at that panel are likely the ones going to fanfest and are likely the players who enjoy the game even if its AFK in Limsa...they're the money makers and the games bread and butter for better or worse.

[Atelier-Bagur]

Me, I just want to know how much dedicated WAM we'll need to wun the new gwaphics

Its deditated WAM

[Stormpeaks]

Questions pertaining to job balance and philosophy really don't belong at a PAX east Q&A its more generalized questions or 'fun' ones. Blue Mage is getting an update I believe in 6.4 so likely 6.45, the main bit I liked was the mention of the graphics update and how they're all in on it and also that he would like to bring FF9 more into the game (Its my fav one so it needs some damn representation haha)

But also a lot of questions can't be answered especially if say the 7.0 or 7.X series of patches will address some of those questions...so that's why it can kind of ring hollow. Im not saying they couldn't of just said skip or I can't answer that right now it just wouldn't of fit. I also notice it seems people are annoyed it like goaded his ego with a lot of them. I don't know if you could hear the audience but it strikes me as the sort of crowd that love the guy and what he's done for the game and the community. Remember this forum is a minority echo chamber of sadly unconstructive feedback. The people at that panel are likely the ones going to fanfest and are likely the players who enjoy the game even if its AFK in Limsa...they're the money makers and the games bread and butter for better or worse.

Lmao this is something alright, "complaint = bad, saying the game is good = good" is basically a tldr of this, and then you call people complaining an echo chamber ? You are yourself in an echo chamber of toxic positivity.

[CStrife912]

Lmao this is something alright, "complaint = bad, saying the game is good = good" is basically a tldr of this, and then you call people complaining an echo chamber ? You are yourself in an echo chamber of toxic positivity.

Sadly stormpeaks I know where your stance is...I can see the negative and the positive and talk about it...I just get tired of complaining or negativity. If you somehow think the forums is even remotely positive you're deluded... it's just constant moaning which eventually just drowns out everything else. Positive or actual constructive feedback posts barely get posts..only hot takes, negativity or drama garner massive comment engagement. You also put words in my mouth me saying complaint when I merely said unconstructive because a lot say change X but don't really offer reason for that want and just expect others to agree. There is much that can be changed but at the end of the day...long term change takes time....me voicing a concern or issue now doesn't mean its going to get fixed and even if it does...it could be 4-5 or more patches away because their roadmaps are scheduled for the most part that far in advance.

[Atelier-Bagur]

Im just gonna say that I feel like they allow hard gameplay questions during their Q&A live letters where the environment is more appropriate for that discussion. Otherwise I dont understand where people get this desperation for wanting to feel validated with asking the usual "why is Kaiten removed", "please stop homogenizing our jobs" or other such complaint type of questions.

Dont get me wrong, we need these questions but it wasnt part of their agenda with the PAX East panel, since it was mostly wanting to discuss the 10th anniversary of FFXIV where it would just be fluff. Ive expected this was the case so I didnt even bother tuning in for it, since it wasnt what I was interested.


Seems I'm the only smart person in the forums for actually reading the room and not getting upset for it.

[CStrife912]

Im just gonna say that I feel like they allow hard gameplay questions during their Q&A live letters where the environment is more appropriate for that discussion. Otherwise I dont understand where people get this desperation for wanting to feel validated with asking the usual "why is Kaiten removed", "please stop homogenizing our jobs" or other such complaint type of questions.

Dont get me wrong, we need these questions but it wasnt part of their agenda with the PAX East panel, since it was mostly wanting to discuss the 10th anniversary of FFXIV where it would just be fluff. Ive expected this was the case so I didnt even bother tuning in for it, since it wasnt what I was interested.


Seems I'm the only smart person in the forums for actually reading the room and not getting upset for it.

You and me both pal...you and me both. People really put some weird expectations on things these days, then again that's no different and I have been here since ARR launched haha.

[Jeeqbit]

The event they do a Q&A at is not really relevant because FFXIV players are still the target audience regardless. They do interviews and Q&As at all kinds of events and answer almost any kind of question. Even after live letters they have often just had questions about the history of the game or for one of their employees who manages a part of the development cycle of the game that few people are interested in. The topic was just pretty vague and could have been clearer about not wanting development and feature questions.

[Ath192]

Okay, was there any question of future substance that was worth listening to? or not a single one? (not past lore or about Yoshi P)

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

Im just gonna say that I feel like they allow hard gameplay questions during their Q&A live letters where the environment is more appropriate for that discussion. Otherwise I dont understand where people get this desperation for wanting to feel validated with asking the usual "why is Kaiten removed", "please stop homogenizing our jobs" or other such complaint type of questions.

Dont get me wrong, we need these questions but it wasnt part of their agenda with the PAX East panel, since it was mostly wanting to discuss the 10th anniversary of FFXIV where it would just be fluff. Ive expected this was the case so I didnt even bother tuning in for it, since it wasnt what I was interested.


Seems I'm the only smart person in the forums for actually reading the room and not getting upset for it.

Yoh...Im here with you.
I pretty much said the same thing your saying here mate. XD