Final Fantasy XIV, Amazing Project, Again!!

[Sweetheart]

I think, ppl which play atm, are the most loyal dedicated FFXIV players (including myself) aka fanboys (don't forget about girls). Casual mmo players see what's happening, and they simply choose to wait for big updates and than back to game, there is a lot ppl thinking this way, I have seen post's like that, on many forums.

Rest are mostly frustrated players, and I don't blame them, however you have to understand, game it's in hardcore development mode, which is basically result of poll votes decision. Player's which give votes on that and now are complaining about lack of updates, they simply shot themselves in foot ;D

Also while some might be mad about what's happen with game, I think its actually great that, this happen with SE Final Fantasy MMO. Those guys won't rest until they make this game top AAA product, and now with motivation and large team, they have to improve and change FFXIV. This will be huge I am sure of it.

Thanks to Tanaka, you can hate him or not, there are many elements which make FFXIV unique and innovating. It did not work out, ppl didn't like some things, game wasn't 100% ready etc. cos of many factors.

Now my point is, if all of this wouldn't happen like that, FFXIV could never be what it actually can be in near future. Just imagine if everything was polished on the start and have more content, ppl would complain less, it wouldn't get so harsh reviews etc, it might be lets say good game on the end, classic mmo with some nice addition's, SE would start charging and move on.

Because of all these event's, FFXIV become again Huge Project, with Tanaka old school, but visionary style, driving now by a huge team, plus brilliant innovating producer Yoshida. I hope you start seeing bigger picture now. Just be patient, changing game and going back to basic's like battle system etc. it's not same as updating existing content.

I'm glad personally, all this happen, ofc sorry at the same time for those who meet with disappointment and letdown, but it will turn on great thing at the end, you will see !!

[Seif]

Hmm, no substantial news in over a month isn't boosting my trust to the future of XIV...

[Betelgeuzah]

The reason for that is clear enough though. I can't say they can afford the delay, but there was not much they could do this time.

[Sinzfeldt]

Population dwindling, remaining players getting more disillusion by the day. Isn't looking good chaps.

[BelgianRofl]

I understand what you're saying, but there's no way to know if SE is working hard or just sitting on its hands. That's why many of us are begging for some sort of communication. I would love to know exactly what they intend to change. I will tell you that starting April 19th, the video game media is going to be plastered with huge titles, and will serve as a fine distraction from FFXIV or any of its updates... We need something, and we need it soon.

[Arcell]

I agree, the game will likely be better in the long run because it had such an awful launch. If the game had launched in a passable state then we'd probably still have Tanaka and the game would be stuck in that state for a long time.

I have to somewhat agree with Seif, there hasn't been much news even since the servers came back up. The last letter was pretty vague and bare bones but at least it was communication. There are just so many things we have absolutely no clue about though. Companies and the new battle system to name the two biggest. We know next to nothing about these systems and there hasn't been any new info lately.

I really hope Yoshida puts up another long letter in the next week or so, I'm going crazy just waiting for more news lol.

[Len]

Square Enix should release a video detailing some of the finalized changes they're implementing, testing, etc.

It would be nice if we could see it with our own eyes, especially considering how long off some of this content is.

[AuctionGirl]

I completely understand what the OP is saying and I agree with most of his comments.

I am one of the players who choose to stay and help FFXIV grow into the best MMO ever (some people will always disagree, but imo it is/will be) I do like a lot of the features and options that were originally in this game. However this game was missing so much polish and optimization that most wont put up with it. I am a game/application developer myself and understand exactly what they are going through. They are not a new company and have plenty of funding and assets to turn this game around.

I have made multiple games that looked good on paper, sounded good to test teams, even passed beta testers without issues then failed in the real world. This happens to a lot of companies. I applaud SE for taking a chance and not following (WoW, Rift, etc) I would never have played this game had it followed any of those BORING MMO's (in my opinion of course). Now lets bring on the new stuff, bring on the new challenges and take all those players from other MMO's that you can beat(do everything) in 1-3 months.

Thank you SE, Continue the good work, and please start communicating with us on a more regular basis.

[TheVedis]

Square Enix should release a video detailing some of the finalized changes they're implementing, testing, etc.

It would be nice if we could see it with our own eyes, especially considering how long off some of this content is.

It was stated in the last letter from the producer we would have something showing the new dungeon coming up
and then there is the company webpage we should be seeing soon too

[Griss]

Yea they have been kind of quiet as of late, But i am thinking that's due to the focus on the upcoming combat revamps, dungeon(s?), and Grand Companys and other things they have mentioned. Like last time they will probably break this silence with a dam burst of information.

I have said it all through out testing and since launch. There is a damn good game in there. It was just wrapped up in over complication and filled with half completed systems and ideas. and regrettably was shoved out onto the world stage in its underwear.