Why does the Overmeld system work like a F2P game rather than a sub?

[Ruminate]

8% chance to meld the final materia slot? Why is the Overmeld system as RNG heavy as a F2P game? Is Square going to open up a cash shop with items that increase the success rate? Seriously.

[Reika]

they probably wont. doing that will sure fire cause them to lose a ton of subs. a small % of people will stand to play games with stuff like that.

[Xaphire]

it's not like a F2P game at all. If it were F2P the item would blow up if you failed.

[Conradus]

it's not like a F2P game at all. If it were F2P the item would blow up if you failed.

It did that in 1.x, you know.

[Jinko]

Why is forbidden melding still in this game at all ? it unnecessary IMO.

Most items have stupid caps on them so its not like you can max you main stats, may as well not bother and go with dungeon/tome gear instead.

[Maroite]

Why is forbidden melding still in this game at all ? it unnecessary IMO.

Most items have stupid caps on them so its not like you can max you main stats, may as well not bother and go with dungeon/tome gear instead.

I've seen HQ Overmelded gear with better stats than a lot if not all dungeon/tome gear. I've seen one piece melded with +24 Skill Speed (4x6 Skill Speed materia) and a +6 Determination.

[Jinko]

I've seen HQ Overmelded gear with better stats than a lot if not all dungeon/tome gear. I've seen one piece melded with +24 Skill Speed (4x6 Skill Speed materia) and a +6 Determination.

My Vanya robe of casting has quad spell speed on it, but to be honest spell speed/skill isn't that great nor is determination.

[Hendo]

why are you complaining? In 1.0 the entire item would blow up and be lost if you failed. People spent over a million gil trying to get the gambler's crown with the cheapest possible items. I got the crown last night for less than 4k

[PizzaSHARK]

why are you complaining? In 1.0 the entire item would blow up and be lost if you failed. People spent over a million gil trying to get the gambler's crown with the cheapest possible items. I got the crown last night for less than 4k

Because if something in the game is still stupid, or unfair to the player, why should it still be in the game?

It doesn't matter if it was formerly even more unfair to the player if it's still unfair to the player currently.

[Memimi]

They aren't adding ways to increase the chance. It's supposed to be a risk for extra stats, that's all.