Viper would of been better if it had a different name

[NekoMataMata]

people complained because the first three new jobs were locked behind MSQ Ishgard ... Imagine they locked the new jobs behind story like that again... Stormblood jobs can only be gotten in storm blood areas (accessible only after getting into stormblood and etc.) You want them to be story locked again? As of right now they're only locked to having the expansion or not same as the races.

Well it wouldn't be that bad in my opinion. Kind of.

Yoshi stated that they're planning on making 6.1 a new starting point. It might be on DT release, and it might not be. That's mostly why I felt it would be okay to put the quest NPCs in the new locations.

I mean I'm obviously just going to deal with it and play it as it is, but I do think there was a missed opportunity this time.

[Rannie]

Well it wouldn't be that bad in my opinion. Kind of.

Yoshi stated that they're planning on making 6.1 a new starting point. It might be on DT release, and it might not be. That's mostly why I felt it would be okay to put the quest NPCs in the new locations.

I mean I'm obviously just going to deal with it and play it as it is, but I do think there was a missed opportunity this time.

where's the citation for the new starting point... everywhere I look there's nothing saying that yes it is. I'm curious to know if my information is wrong or outdated.

[NekoMataMata]

where's the citation for the new starting point... everywhere I look there's nothing saying that yes it is. I'm curious to know if my information is wrong or outdated.

It's from the Famitsu interview that occurred a few months ago.

This is from the translated notes(don't think there's an official English translated version):

They are planning for 6.1 to be a new starting point eventually. They aren't sure whether or not they're putting that in with 7.0 or not yet. He says it would be like starting a TV series from season 6, but either way they are preparing for 6.1 as a new starting point eventually.

This is the interview itself:
https://www.famitsu.com/news/202307/30311422.html

6.1 doesn't even make sense as a new starting point (or more likely just a story skip point). The whole thing is wrapped around clearing up loose ends from 6.0.

Given how neatly things have wrapped up in 6.50, it seems like 6.55 or 7.0 are probably going to be better points to offer as a skip point.

Can you not shoot/mock the messenger? Trying not to get colorful here, but I genuinely want to ask if you people live under a rock.

[Rannie]

It's from the Famitsu interview that occurred a few months ago.

This is from the translated notes(don't think there's an official English translated version):


This is the interview itself:
https://www.famitsu.com/news/202307/30311422.html



Can you not shoot/mock the messenger? Trying not to get colorful here, but I genuinely want to ask if you people live under a rock.

hmmm the english translation doesn't confirm a starting point as well as doesn't confirm 6.1 to be the starting point

Q) What will be the features in Dawntrail that will help old players to get back to the game or even bring new players to the adventures in this new area? How can they avoid getting lost in the current lore and get up-to-date to play Dawntrail? – Jeancarlos Mota, IGN Brasil

Yoshi P: Currently, since patch 6.1, we've implemented a system that allows players to revisit the lore and various characters throughout the stories. We're also contemplating ways to accommodate players who wish to bypass the earlier content and dive straight into the latest offerings.

Interestingly, every time we announce a new expansion, this question arises. I'm sure you're aware, but even with the release of a new expansion pack, our previous content doesn't become outdated. We continually revise and enhance our content, which is largely narrative-driven. I do ponder whether newcomers would be keen to skip directly to the new expansion pack.

Our Duty Support system ensures NPCs accompany you during Main Scenario quests, meaning you don't necessarily have to play alongside other players and can run through the content quickly. We've made it possible to experience the game solo. I understand the comparison to TV series, where someone might want to jump into season 6, for instance. However, we've ensured the earlier 'seasons' are accessible to newcomers. We do want people to play through the story though.

https://mmos.com/news/final-fantasy-...re-in-press-qa


googling stuff doesn't bring anything up either.. it's why I asked. also if you're asking me if i live under a rock... I work a full time 40 hour job OVERNIGHT while at the same time still mourning the death of my younger brother after being killed in a car accident (one of the first deaths) due to Hurricane Idalia... so yeah gaming hasn't been on the top of my list for things. But I thank you for giving me the famistu untranslated site.

[Iscah]

Can you not shoot/mock the messenger? Trying not to get colorful here, but I genuinely want to ask if you people live under a rock.

At what point did I "shoot the messenger"? I didn't even quote anyone. I am remarking on the fact that 6.1 would be a terrible place to skip to, if the dev team are planning on it.