A New Realm with new Threads (Gear Styles that should be around in ARR)

[Mudd]

All the stuff from FFX/X-2, FFVIII, and FFXIII comes from high-technology worlds. It just wouldn't fit well in this world IMHO.

It's better to look at FFI - FFVI, FFIX, FFT, FFXI, and FFXII for inspiration for this game.

10, and 12 are at about the same place technologically, if not, 12 would be ahead.
Even so, I can imagine some of the cities in 12 being similar to what we'll see in some Garlean cities.

[Zantetsuken]

10, and 12 are at about the same place technologically, if not, 12 would be ahead.
Even so, I can imagine some of the cities in 12 being similar to what we'll see in some Garlean cities.

Even the most advanced tech of the Archadian empire didn't compare to Zanarkand or This

The average resident of Spira or Coccoon had lives of leisure, with access to television (or equivalent), music concerts, sports, etc. Their fashions were in-line with a world of media, pop-culture, and convenience.

In contrast, nearly all technology in FFXII was war-focused. As such, it wasn't readily available to the general populace and had little impact on Ivalician fashion - much of which was pre-industrial in design. (like FFXIV has now)

From what I've seen, the Garlean empire is much closer to Archadia in both technology and culture than it is to anything from FFX or FFXIII.

Also, the devs revealed that FFVI played a big role in the inspiration of XIV - the fashions and designs from that game were derived from steampunk, Victorian, and classic Japanese influences. Perhaps the Garlean empire may fall into that look as well..who knows?

So as I said, I don't think the fashions from 7, 8 ,10, or 13 would fit well in Eorzea currently - its just not the right world for them.

[Mudd]

Even the most advanced tech of the Archadian empire didn't compare to Zanarkand or

The eras that Zanarkand exists in, and Spira as seen in 98% of the rest of FF10, are very very different.
I also personally think that X2 was a bit exaggerated.

Anyways, I should have been more specific in my statement.
Arcadia was exactly what I was referring to, regarding what a Garlean city might look like.

Don't get me started on that....

I hope they'll fix that... I doubt they will.

It would be nice if they added variants for armors like that.
Like where you can take it to a specific NPC and they can activate and deactivate certain aesthetics for certain armors.
Stomach Chainmail = On/Off
Back Spikes = On/Off
Tassets = On/Off

that type of thing.

[Shougun]

It would be nice if they added variants for armors like that.
Like where you can take it to a specific NPC and they can activate and deactivate certain aesthetics for certain armors.
Stomach Chainmail = On/Off
Back Spikes = On/Off
Tassets = On/Off

that type of thing.

We were told about helm visor up / down. But variations would be super awesome; however, stomach chainmail on / off I dont think should be an option lol.. unless all monsters can do 2x damage to you.. then ok you earned it :P

[Mudd]

We were told about helm visor up / down. But variations would be super awesome; however, stomach chainmail on / off I dont think should be an option lol.. unless all monsters can do 2x damage to you.. then ok you earned it :P

That (stomach chainmail option) could be for the females only I suppose. So they can cover up.

[Zantetsuken]

The eras that Zanarkand exists in, and Spira as seen in 98% of the rest of FF10, are very very different.
I also personally think that X2 was a bit exaggerated.

Anyways, I should have been more specific in my statement.
Arcadia was exactly what I was referring to, regarding what a Garlean city might look like.



It would be nice if they added variants for armors like that.
Like where you can take it to a specific NPC and they can activate and deactivate certain aesthetics for certain armors.
Stomach Chainmail = On/Off
Back Spikes = On/Off
Tassets = On/Off

that type of thing.

Eh, I think we are pushing item customization a bit far with something like that. They might as well just create a design-your-own-armor system with some preset parts.

I like the designs of AF overall, but the DRG armor needs to have the same protection/coverage for both sexes. The 'open stomach' on the female design just reeks of exploitation. It's especially glaring considering the overall coverage of the rest of the armor.






Lets hope they fix it in ARR...