Comments from the Devs

[miokomioko]

Everyone should hate the term "toon." I can't imagine how that was ever uttered in the first place other than by someone's 45 year-old, out-of-touch mother.

[Kensaki]

I played FFXI since NA launch and I still do not get a sandy vag over a word go figure.

[Sylvrdragon]

The length of time spent attaching yourself to one character has another effect that XI seemed to capture more than the few other MMO's I messed with: Attachment to your linkshell mates. I mean think about it, for a lot of us, we spent years with the linkshells we endgamed with in XI. MMO's that you can mow through story and cap levels in a few months leave relatively little reason to stay for every one person, so people start to leave... So your friends sort of have this uhh.. turnover effect I guess you could call it? For instance a lot of the endgame linkshells in XI had low turnover rates. Sure you'd get SOME new people and some others would cycle out, but having like 12-20 people you see on a nearly daily basis for what, like 5 years in some cases? More? That's a profound attachment, or at least for me it was.

These are friends I've made for life. I live in a completely different state, have a completely new circle of friends because of XI. These are people I keep up with even today after quitting, talking to on facebook and skype and seeing in person now pretty consistently. Not a lot of MMO's have that sort of effect on people's lives, and I'm fairly certain I'm not the only one here who feels that way, or has had similar experiences.

Exactly this. The FFXI community when I first started is completely alien to anything online today. People were helpful and generous, and considerate of others. What was considered gossip-worthy drama and douchebaggery back then is pretty much normal now. I mean fuck, I remember LS leaders in Dragon's Aery doing /random to determine who got to fight Faf/Nid if the LS who claimed it wiped! If someone wiped on a pop-NM, my LS leader would have us hold it while we raised the people who died to it, and then give it back to them after their weakness wore off.

It was an entirely different world back then. Because of that atmosphere, we all stayed in contact (or re-established contact later) through the years, and are now planning (through Facebook) a massive reunion in ARR. Were the even older MMOs anything like this? Because nothing since then has been.

[Churchill]

I don't know why you would use the word "we" other than to try to find kindred souls of similar levels of derp.

[Sephiroth]

Exactly this. The FFXI community when I first started is completely alien to anything online today. People were helpful and generous, and considerate of others. What was considered gossip-worthy drama and douchebaggery back then is pretty much normal now. I mean fuck, I remember LS leaders in Dragon's Aery doing /random to determine who got to fight Faf/Nid if the LS who claimed it wiped! If someone wiped on a pop-NM, my LS leader would have us hold it while we raised the people who died to it, and then give it back to them after their weakness wore off.

It was an entirely different world back then. Because of that atmosphere, we all stayed in contact (or re-established contact later) through the years, and are now planning (through Facebook) a massive reunion in ARR. Were the even older MMOs anything like this? Because nothing since then has been.

That's weird. All I remember from back then is constant HNM stealing, MPK, bot pulling, manipulative Dynamis linkshell leaders and lots of other shitty things. This wasn't drama on my server, it was the norm. I don't rate the XI community 2003-2005 very high at all. There was a lot less douchebaggery in XIV 1.0 because most stuff wasn't competitive. ARR community is looking even better, seems all the douchebags from my former server have gone to Hyperion and I won't be there.

[Spira]

i can definitely echo the sentiment that XI has a strong community. if i had to put it in a simple way why i feel the bonds created in XI were so strong it would be like everyone said.. we had good times together.. but more importantly, that we suffered together.

its kinda human nature to remember the negatives more than the positives, so memories of being with friends in such moments are somehow stronger and more profound. its the same logic as why people remember CoPs storyline most fondly. considering the rest of the storylines (by themselves) that have come along i don't think i'd say CoPs was the best, but I certainly remember it the most because of how much we endured to get through it (my static wiped to Ouryu 17 times in a row. it was our first time fighting a wyrm ; my SMN actually deleveled to 74 (from half buffer) when we kept dying to CoP Pots, etc.).

I'm not sure if such kind of camaraderie will be commonplace in XIV because times have changed and so have social interactions online. I'm of the belief that people online 10 years ago were slightly more friendly and sincere, before trolling and internet cynicism became mainstream... so it remains to be seen whether XIV is capable of breeding a healthier culture, at least within the game. I think the forums are beyond redemption.

[shidobu]

but I certainly remember it the most because of how much we endured to get through it (my static wiped to Ouryu 17 times in a row. it was our first time fighting a wyrm ; my SMN actually deleveled to 74 (from half buffer) when we kept dying to CoP Pots, etc.).

fuck that airship fight went 1/20ish? on it, and Final CoP mission is prob my most memorable storyline fight. Shit was epic dem dropkicks dat epic music. And the first time you enter the promy zones... "woah what is this shit"

[xopher]

Heard somewhere that the character creation benchmark is supposed to come out tomorrow. Can anyone confirm?

[Seiji Okita]

Heard somewhere that the character creation benchmark is supposed to come out tomorrow. Can anyone confirm?

There was a statement released not to long ago that said on the 1st the benchmark would come out. I can't remember the origin though sadly.

[Rocl]

Pretty sure it was that Niconico shit

When the radio silence goes out my brain immediately fills the void w/ more useless shit so I'm not 100%

[Seiji Okita]

Pretty sure it was that Niconico shit

When the radio silence goes out my brain immediately fills the void w/ more useless shit so I'm not 100%

Indeed...

[Carth]

Pretty sure it was that Niconico shit.

Exactly. Why they haven't made a formal statement about it to the rest of the world? I dunno, but it's definitely on Aug 1st.

[xopher]

Aight just making sure there wasn't a delay.

[Rocl]

There's a post by Foxclon on the JP forums about the Benchmark, and from what google translate tells me it won't be released until 8/1 in NA & JP.

[Rocl]

こんにちは。

ではただ待てというだけでは申し訳ないので
起動画面置いておきますね:)

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（ボカされている箇所にはPCスペックが表示されています）

中央下の「キャスティング・キャラクター作成」のボタンから
キャラメイクに入ることができて、オリジナルではミコッテ♂ナイトの配役を
作成したキャラクターと入れ替える事ができます。

こんにちは。

日本時間の0時ではないです。
最終的に確認中ですが、日米欧ともに8/1を迎えているであろう頃を
想定しておりますので、どうぞご安心ください。
（逆に0時を待っていた方にはごめんなさい、まだ全裸待機には早いです！

In case any of you dillweeds wanna outdo google

[Waraji]

That will be entertaining, for all of 5 minutes, then we'll be back to Where the Fuck is my Phase 4?

[Rocl]

Hey man, I need to perfect my character's appearance before phase 4 '~';

every minute spent in character creator is a minute not slaying marmots

[Gokulo]

every minute spent in character creator is a minute not slaying marmots

Ha! No better way to put it.

[shidobu]

Hey man, I need to perfect my character's appearance before phase 4 '~';

The decision of my characters race will depend on Elzen hair options still being complete shit. Its sad.. i like being the tallest female around, feel like i can pick up these fuzzy man-qito's by their necks and squeeze till the kicking stops.

[Egon]

So it seems that they want to wait for it to be 8/1 everywhere instead of just Japan?