We all get it. You don't like jumping. Let's discuss something else worthwhile now.

[Hart]

If you're suggesting that Yoshi doesn't listen to player demand and he only does things that he wants to do (most notably jumping and AH), you're being naive.

[NoctisUmbra]

If you're suggesting that Yoshi doesn't listen to player demand and he only does things that he wants to do (most notably jumping and AH), you're being naive.

I never suggested that he doesn't listen to player demand. I even explicitly said that he considers player feedback when making decisions, but ultimately it is never a primary driving factor for any major game mechanic - and shouldn't be.

Player feedback has a greater impact on decisions that involve things like events and/or opinionated/sensitive topics like same-sex marriage. For things like that, listening to the playerbase is of paramount importance.

When it comes to game mechanics and design, then taking the playerbase seriously is of the least significance. It is impossible to tailor the game to any playerbase - it's just a loud noise of clashing opinions. His standards for all such decisions take into consideration much more important factors like "Final Fantasy feel" and "MMO standards".