Comments from the Devs

[Lucavi]

Well, if they ever do a PS4 port, maybe SE could do some "Buy a year sub and trade in your PS3 to get a PS4 for $150!" deal or something and then eventually drop the PS3. >.>

They won't. They haven't fully dropped the PS2 from XI, because Japan and consoles. You think they'd drop the PS3 because Japan and consoles?

SE is terrible with embracing technology outside of graphics and FMV. I wouldn't hold your breath. Its more fitting, actually, that SE follows in the same footsteps as its previous games; it, for better or for worse, can provide more of the nostalgia fanboys are always crying over about not having enough of.

[Waraji]

My problem is, we are already being denied, up front, in game features because of PS3 limitations. However insignificant that/those features, it's something that we could have had but we're not. Even with PS4, you'll just land with more PS4 limitations.

[Cutriss]

My problem is, we are already being denied, up front, in game features because of PS3 limitations. However insignificant that/those features, it's something that we could have had but we're not. Even with PS4, you'll just land with more PS4 limitations.

Separate "PS3 limitations" from "console limitations" before you start levying these complaints.

[Waraji]

Like I give a shit, hence including PS4 in there as well. I'm on the camp that MMO's have no business being on consoles. PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox360, 720, 920, HyperCubeBox. I don't need to separate anything when using that specific object/model for reference.

I want my gd ingame Bestiary ><

[Alkar]

I honestly don't see why they couldn't include it on PC and release a separate app on PS3/Vita/Tablets/phones for those who are not on PC. At this point it sounds more like an excuse than a true limitation.

[Azull]

Without reading all 640 pages what are some of the stuff they said they wont be able to do due to PSx limitations this time around? I thought one of the majors issues with ps2 limitations had to due with lack of HD space. That should not be an issue... ever... now with newer/next gen stuff.

[Waraji]

Actually, in retrospect, I can totally see this being modded into the game via modding community. It shouldn't take long for someone to backwards engineer the app and display it on screen, or hell code something new to display it.

[Kurokikaze]

Actually, in retrospect, I can totally see this being modded into the game via modding community. It shouldn't take long for someone to backwards engineer the app and display it on screen, or hell code something new to display it.

This is why I'm not worried about PS3 limitations unless it starts effecting development of actual content. Side stuff like this can be done through add-ons for the master race.

[Eagleheart]

I honestly don't see why they couldn't include it on PC and release a separate app on PS3/Vita/Tablets/phones for those who are not on PC. At this point it sounds more like an excuse than a true limitation.

Concur. I do not understand why they felt that the game absolutely had to be on Playstation 3.

Yes, old Dev Team made a promise to port the game to PS3. They also promised a fantastic next-gen MMO that would take the online gaming community by storm. (o.O ) We all remember how that worked out.

Why SE decided to hang onto this aspect of old Dev Team's plans is beyond me. If you're going for next-gen, then damnit, go for next gen. Why curtail features on a next-gen MMO for the sake of porting it to a system that is underpowered and is due to be replaced this very year?

None of it makes any sense. -.- As for PS4 limitations, I'd wager that those would be >_> difficult to tax.

[Raldo]

Without reading all 640 pages what are some of the stuff they said they wont be able to do due to PSx limitations this time around? I thought one of the majors issues with ps2 limitations had to due with lack of HD space. That should not be an issue... ever... now with newer/next gen stuff.

The main points are these, from the latest live letter.

Q: Are there any plans to implement a search function allowing players to search for a particular linkshell in-game that matches their interests?
A: That will be handled quite well by the Lodestone, which will serve as a player community site, so we'd like players to start from there. It should have everything players need, so there's no need to add this in-game. We have to keep in mind that there will be PS3 players as well, so it wouldn't be ideal to clutter the UI with all these features. Free companies and linkshells will want to share detailed information, such as who they are and what times they're active. People will want to create pages full of screenshots to attract new members. That's why I want to concentrate on the Lodestone.

Q: Are there any plans to implement a Wiki feature in-game that will allow players to look up details on monsters and items?
A: No. It wouldn't be possible to fit a database that large onto the PS3 version. Instead, we plan on creating an official database on the Lodestone and also creating an app. This way, players can quickly look up information with their smart phones.

[Rocl]

It's an astrolabe

wat is an astrolabe

[Cutriss]

I want my gd ingame Bestiary ><

Uh, I think that's still coming. There's a difference between Bestiary and "full on wiki".

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...733#post726733

This might have actually been a reference to the hunting log but someone with stronger moonspeak skills and more time will have to speak on that one, I've got work to get back to.

The question in the LPL VI was translated as:

Q: Are there any plans to implement a Wiki feature in-game that will allow players to look up details on monsters and items?

So this sounds different to me from a Bestiary, partially because it mentions items, partially because "wiki" implies user-editing.

In a similar vein, the question was asked about PvP spectator mode, but then moved to being able to view someone's actual fighting perspective like they were recording the fight. I had assumed the question meant more of "Can we sit in the stands and watch the fight?" which is far less technically-involved. So I think some of these questions aren't really coming the way they should.

[Nullibicity]

Those screens are really nice, gonna be awesome having this game at max settings.

[miokomioko]

I just want a bestiary that functions like XII's (killing one unlocks basic entry and killing X more unlocks a chunk of related lore). That does not seem like something that would take much memory. It would be mostly bits of text since all the models/skins are already there.

[Gulkeeva]

Game's certainly not hurting for eye candy there. Makes my nearly 3 year old PC weep a little, though, as it probably means playing on med/low settings.

I went ahead and caught my PC up to the 2012 ish year range in PC power, to play ffxiv at all its glory... at 2560x1440 ヽ(´▽｀)ノ

[arus2001]

I went ahead and caught my PC up to the 2012 ish year range in PC power, to play ffxiv at all its glory... at 2560x1440 ヽ(´▽｀)ノ

You mean watch animated porn in even higher HD, right?

I've been mulling over a new rig, but finances need to align. A couple weeks back I was thinking about just getting a new video card over my GTX285, but of late I've been having crash issues I suspect related to my 750W power supply, a 2TB HD I added a while back, and then just general things plugged into the USB ports. If it really is a PSU issue for me, at that point, I'd rather just get a brand new PC. Ideally with better cooling since my room rarely goes below 80 in the late-spring/summer/early-fall months given poor ventilation, active electronics, and facing the sun for like 60% of its uptime..

[Cutriss]

You could probably just do with a new video card over the 285. My wife's PC has an EAH5850CU, and it seems to do perfectly fine. I haven't really tried to max it out on her PC (not much point with the client still in beta), but it definitely makes the game quite playable.

750W should be fine for your setup, probably overkill to be honest. If it's a flaky PSU then that's something entirely different.

[Katlan]

My friend w/ a terrible comp runs the beta very well (at least he says so). If you haven't played the beta yet, I wouldn't judge the game by XIV 1.0's standards. it runs MUCH MUCH better now.

[Gokulo]

Yeah, if you could rank 1.0, you will be able to run 2.0 even better.

[arus2001]

750W should be fine for your setup, probably overkill to be honest. If it's a flaky PSU then that's something entirely different.

My attempts to troubleshoot have basically gone nowhere. It seemed most prevalent when playing Rift and Tera. I never saw it playing XI. The primary differences between then and now were the mentioned HD, a new monitor, a TV dongle, Logitech controller, and maybe a Razer Naga depending on how you'd +- an NQ mouse there.

...being the error I get, followed up by my screen flickering and usually requiring a restart to play any game. Since I've detached the dongle and controller as well as playing Rift on LQ settings, I've only had a crash once in like 3 weeks whereas it was almost a daily happening, sometimes more, when trying to play those games on higher settings. While my card potentially dying may be the cause, Nvidia blew me off. Rift's code guy actually acknowledged my post and said it wasn't them, either. Attempt at "understanding" the problem led me to the power issue, with more abstract possibilities being program conflicts.

But yeah, I don't want to junk up the thread too much with my issues. If someone more knowledgeable wants to clue me in on things I can better check, PM away. I've also taken to running MSI Afterburner to up my fan use in the event it may be an overheating issue (since my room is hot in general), but my temp values never seem to exceed danger areas... usually 70-72C at highest loads, presently 53C just web surfing.