Materia System

[Arcell]

Which all came out well after FFVII(1997) >.>
Sockets were not in Diablo 1 IIRC, only 2. Which came out in 2000

Right but that doesn't change the fact that the system exists in that game, as well as other games. I wasn't saying anything bad about it, just that it seems more like those than FF7's materia system considering in FF7 the slotted materia gave you access to abilities. Here it seems like specific stat boosts instead, which are more like gems in other games.

[Arngrim]

I hope color wise it shows up on your equipment, like how the gemmed accessories show their stone color.

I agree with that, either to somehow show it physically on your armor, or even have the option of it adding an "aura" to the equipment it is on.

Also, the Materia name wouldn't bother me, but I wouldn't mind Magicite either(FF6 being my favorite and all), or something more aligned with the current FFXIV universe, like Aether Gems, or Aether Stones.

[Keftenk]

Materia System is just an advanced Esper system tbh.

[Dreamer]

I actually like the idea of reusing the materia name. Magicite has been reused in several FF titles, so why not materia?

[Cairdeas]

They can still use Magicite as the key item needed to have the ability to summon a Primal.

[Vesper]

First of the name is fine, this game needs more that makes it feel like a FF title.

Not much is said about it at this point, but the potential for this system is huge.

Obviously we expect that simple things such as +Str, Dex, Mind etc will be infused via this Materia Catalyst. But there is more than just stat option potential here. Look at some of the ideas.

Fishers: Could have their fishing rods infused with several different Materia that offer a +10% chance to gather rare fish (Dark Bass), a better chance to catch fish at the depth you are at or even the ability to pull actual items (Rarely) out of the water itself.

Archers: Could have their bow infused with Materia that offered a 25% chance to not consume arrows.

General: There could be materia added to the game that would add a small damage boost when using Incapping abilities from the appropriate side. For instance a Marauder attacking a crab from behind with Trunksplitter II could get a 10% damage boost on that one attack when executed from the correct location.

[User201106281130]

OT: ragnarok's card system is the best slot system..evar

[Endemerrin]

I'm in favor of them naming it Materia myself.

Using the whole "It's already been used" argument is moot. As people have mentioned Magicite is recurring. Crystals are recurring. Chocobos are recurring. Materia can be recurring as well, and I think it will give the game a much needed Final Fantasy feel.

It also might help draw in a larger FF crowd. "FFXIV has a Materia system now? I might have to take a look at that."

...And on another note, the system sounds quite interesting. Can't wait to hear more.

[Maxi_Irving]

OT: ragnarok's card system is the best slot system..evar

+1

I'm excited for this new system, regardless of what name it'll end up. I really hope Materia can give new traits or abilities and not just stat increases.

[Neptune]

If it's exactly like Materia they should keep the name.. and if so, wow that would be the best part about FFXIV. But if it's like gemming in WoW.. then.. do not take FFVII's name in vain! Sayeth the Lord.

I don't think it COULD be just like FF7 since that was the entire battle system. If I could put in counter attack materia and poison materia into my weapon THEN it would be materia. Anything less than that should just be a different name!