Lightning FATE Trailer, What Do You Think?

[Alcyon_Densetsu]

Without vanity slots, these outfits will be pointless.

I don't think it's "fan service" to include lore from one of the least praised Final Fantasy in the series, that many of us actually consider not to be worthy of the name, let alone the genre; also considering anything from 4 to 12 would've been more appreciated by fans of the series. It looks much more like a marketing stunt to me, in order to promote "Lightning Returns".

In terms of game design, I think making it a FATE rather than an instanced event with a light/full party (a la Chimera/Hydra) is not a sound choice, for obvious "zerg" and "overcrowded" reasons that will pretty much ruin any immersion whatsoever. It's bound to be a rather shallow experience in these conditions.

But overall, I don't have anything against it. If some are happy with this, then more power to them. I just don't think it'll be a majority of players by any stretch of the imagination. If my FC is any indication, not one of us shows the slightest interest in this "event". Neither do I; I may perhaps see it one day if someone takes me there, but that's about it.

I think some other characters from Final Fantasy fit very much more into ARR's lore, like Magitek-related characters from FF VI, things pertaining III's Crystal Tower, crossovers between ascians and "Sin" from X, the Mako events from VII in regards to Gridania's take on nature, etc. Even from VII, if not Cloud himself, a ghostly-appearance of Aerith would've been so much more enticing for the fans.

I wonder who chose Lightning. I wager it's not Yoshida but the higher-up management who decided to use FF XIV to promote other games. Can't wait to see Disney characters to promote the next KH.

[oda]

I am very excited. Despite the amount of crap it got I loved the characters of FF13!

[Alcyon_Densetsu]

I am very excited. Despite the amount of crap it got I loved the characters of FF13!

You loved Vanille and Hope? Really?

[Hed]

You loved Vanille and Hope? Really?

I got tired of those two crying all the time before I ever left the first area. The characters were the worst part of the game. The epitome of the FF standard and terribly bland.

[Yoohre_WildRiver]

Without vanity slots, these outfits will be pointless.

I wonder who chose Lightning. I wager it's not Yoshida but the higher-up management who decided to use FF XIV to promote other games. Can't wait to see Disney characters to promote the next KH.

dude.. if they make a mickey mouse FATE thats where i draw the line..

[Mythrella]

It's probably just me but I'd like it if my female character could wear the Snow outfit ♥

[Flionheart]

Unrealted to the thread topic, I suppose, but how do you turn off the flashy graphics? Is that what the whole "character physics" is under graphic settings? Or is it found somewhere else? I've been wondering for awhile now.

It's in the most unintuitive place ever. Character Config > Control Settings > Character > Battle effect settings

[LadyVaJedi]

Kool! When When When!!!!

[Babydoll]

Without vanity slots, these outfits will be pointless.

Yup I agree with this. I hope they release this the same time as vanity slots!

[Curagaja]

Pretty excited to run to her FATE area and not be able to see or do anything due to the large number of players.