Hirochimi Tanaka & Sage Sundi itw

[luciferu]

While waiting for next update's news, I thought it would be interesting to translate for you "Hirochimi Tanaka & Sage Sundi itw" from JOL (JeuxOnLine), a MMORPG french community forum, made 2 days ago.
JOL was invited to a french conference about the translation of FFXI. They could talk with the FFXI producer, Hirochimi Tanaka and the Global Online producer, Sage Sundi.
To warm up, they discuss about the french translation of FFXI but I don't think you would find it interesting on your point of view. So, I decide to only translate (poorly) the second part of the ITW.

Final Fantasy XI won't be released on PS3, the PS2 version works with the retro-compatibility and Square-Enix is not willing to do a new version. Eventhough a HD version could be interesting for some players, SE would rather like to lean on another MMO in the future, playable on PS3, Xbox360 and Windows Vista. But SE don't give up FFXI, they are actually preparing a new expansion.

Far East for 2008?

For the PC gamers, SE is thinking on the possibility to implement a window mode for FFXI, the Special Task Force had indeed noticed several players using tier programs to get that mode and that could have some influences to use hacks and getting their accounts suspended.
When the game was released, it required all ressources from the computer, but now, with the computer's evolution, this issue is not anymore. However it is not official yet, more informations will come later.

After screaming and crying out loud, SE listened.

For the veteran players who are interested to know if ToAU will still bring some surprises, we had learned that Salvage was a mini-game and doesn't meant to be part of the endgame content of this expansion. Salvage was envisaged long time ago and is not an answer to a lack of abjurations caused partly by RMT (Real Money Trader). Most of these abjurations are obtainable again thanks to the Special Task Force.

LOL at the last expression.
Should we really wait for something from ToAU endgame?

We are still waiting for chocobo racing and for the colosseum opening. SE is indeed late while comparing the planning. Please wait a little more because these contents are not done yet. It's useless to release an unfinished or bugged content. Our patience should be rewarded.

Like the song:"Whacch' ya wait- whacch' ya waiting for?~"

We have also talked about the french language in the game, like Chateau D'Oraguille, Bostaunieux Oubliette, Marron Glacé, Gâteau aux fraises, etc... those words are french in the english version. SE was willing to make FFXI an international game mixing up a bit of all cultures. For example, San D'Oria represents the Medieval's Europe with its elvaans, the famous french gastronomy is also illustrated, as the japanese's sushi. This view is also found out equipment like the sword Hauteclaire or the global mythology of the game. And to the question: "why the warp II quest's tarutaru speaks french?", believe it or not, it's because he's a cook specialized on the "french cuisine".

Not much but I found it amusing.

To end up, the question that everyone are asking:"Will Naja Salaheem give back our crown?" Mr Tanaka and Mr Sundi laughed out loud and asked us to wait and we'll be very surprised of the continuation of the events

(Source: DMZ from JeuxOnLine)

[Kiro]

For the PC gamers, SE is thinking on the possibility to implement a window mode for FFXI, the Special Task Force had indeed noticed several players using tier programs to get that mode and that could have some influences to use hacks and getting their accounts suspended.

Several huh.

[Helpoemer]

bah you totally ninja'd your post

anyway, interesting to see what the ToAU endgame will really be

cue Sundi picture

[Mysterio]

you sure that was Sage Sundi?

he seemed to have the answer to several questions.

[Senoska]

Good stuff

[Darkblood]

Oh happy day! I want my crown back :wink:

[Eaglestrike]

Salvage is a mini-game? Is this statement going to be on par with "ToAU is going to be for low level players."? I mean, if that's a mini-game are they going to be releasing even more better gear? And if it's just a mini-game are they going to be nerfing Salvage difficulty? It's not exactly the easiest thing for a mini-game, far harder than original Dynamis for my LS.

I'm not sure if I do want a Windowed mode, then I won't be able to see player TP and MP, I make use of that a lot. But if they do start punishing for Windower after releasing their own version I'll certainly be switching.

As it stands, 2007 has a lot of potential for this game. It could flop, but so far things are looking pretty good. Expansion probably will be 2008 because they've stated they're going to look at older stuff after they finish releasing ToAU.

[Khelek]

you sure that was Sage Sundi?

he seemed to have the answer to several questions.

was his bodydouble, since Sundi didn't know where he was when they phoned him.

[Shuemue]

Finally, the French contribute something to the online world.

[Kyreth]

you sure that was Sage Sundi?

he seemed to have the answer to several questions.

Perhaps all Sage Sundi can answer in English is variations on "wut?" but is not limited when using other languages.

It'd explain a lot.

[Alathar]

As it stands, 2007 has a lot of potential for this game. It could flop, but so far things are looking pretty good. Expansion probably will be 2008 because they've stated they're going to look at older stuff after they finish releasing ToAU.

Reference?

[Mysterio]

you sure that was Sage Sundi?

he seemed to have the answer to several questions.

was his bodydouble, since Sundi didn't know where he was when they phoned him.

lol

Sundi: Ugh ya... I think its the bathroom, I don't know.

[Mysterio]

you sure that was Sage Sundi?

he seemed to have the answer to several questions.

Perhaps all Sage Sundi can answer in English is variations on "wut?" but is not limited when using other languages.

It'd explain a lot.

Well, in theory.

I mean they did promote him from lacky GM to global online Producer or whatever.

So that means 2 things, hes either much more coherent in japanese, or he gives really good head.

[Doomie]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../sagesundi.jpg

[Mysterio]

lol I think it was the latter of the 2 after seeing that pic.

[Not Kuno]

That special task force making abj accessable is a load of horse crap.

[Kiro]

DO JAPANESE PEOPLE SMILE?

Maybe it's because of that one rogue tooth?

[Mysterio]

DO JAPANESE PEOPLE SMILE?

Maybe it's because of that one rogue tooth?

YOU DECIDE LOL

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ngasianLOL.jpg

[yayaok]

you sure that was Sage Sundi?

he seemed to have the answer to several questions.

Perhaps all Sage Sundi can answer in English is variations on "wut?" but is not limited when using other languages.

It'd explain a lot.

rofl

[Mifaco]

you sure that was Sage Sundi?

he seemed to have the answer to several questions.

Perhaps all Sage Sundi can answer in English is variations on "wut?" but is not limited when using other languages.

It'd explain a lot.

Well, in theory.

I mean they did promote him from lacky GM to global online Producer or whatever.

So that means 2 things, hes either much more coherent in japanese, or he gives really good head.

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