First Accessory in the “Final Fantasy XI Players' Collection” Line Now on Sale! (08/18/2008)

[Lampoon]

I almost want to pre-empt lock this thread since it'll be:

OH MY GOD BUYING STUFF FROM SQUARE ENIX IS RMT for forty pages in about three hours

Don't worry though, those complaining will either

A) Buy the item anyway
B) Buy some gil from crazy chinaman
C) Masturbate to Mithra
D) All of the above

I choose E. Masturbate to crazy Chinaman using the item!

[huckster]

I think this is a great example of how virtual and real life economics mingle together! I think the idea is great - of course most of the customers will toss the real pendant and use the in-game item, but the whole idea rocks.

Only what's really bothersome is that the in-game item WILL NOT belong to you - it belongs to the Square Enix company (so as your char and your items that you pay each month for). So I'm wondering how it will be done from a legal and customer point of view.

I'm guessing that the backdoor is to sell a real life item and say - also you'll receive a bonus in-game item that it's not really yours.

The world is changing so fast....

[Octavious]

Product name: Pandemonium Barf Bag
Price: $29.99
Bag material: Recycled Market Bags


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...niumbag2-1.jpg

I would most definitly purchase this. Sir, I think you should go into business with SE.

(Actually, this would save me time from talking to the little taru in Jeuno to remove melee food when changing to a mage job etc, >_> i'd like it)

[Oulanbator]

Only what's really bothersome is that the in-game item WILL NOT belong to you - it belongs to the Square Enix company (so as your char and your items that you pay each month for). So I'm wondering how it will be done from a legal and customer point of view.

Well, some chinese guy won a trial against a company publishing a MMO about an issue like this ( he paid for an in-game item, the company nerfed it and had to un-nref his item).

I really find the concept disgusting.
There are MMOs that work around this concept, however, these MMO are free to play.
SE is basically asking us to pay twice: for the shop and for the monthly subscription.

What's next ? A item that teleports to Fafnir and Tiamat, tracks windows and claims 100% for $ 300 ?

[Octavious]

Well, some chinese guy won a trial against a company publishing a MMO about an issue like this ( he paid for an in-game item, the company nerfed it and had to un-nref his item).

I really find the concept disgusting.
There are MMOs that work around this concept, however, these MMO are free to play.
SE is basically asking us to pay twice: for the shop and for the monthly subscription.

What's next ? A item that teleports to Fafnir and Tiamat, tracks windows and claims 100% for $ 300 ?

Square Enix is sponsering FFXI App now ? (sarcasm)

If they added something to give people movement speed for $90 you know people would jump on it faster than a fake-female mithra selling pics online.

[Oulanbator]

They might as well add a 100% drop on ridill and gaiters for people buying their items, so players will be able to make money by selling rare items to other players.

New way to legally organize RMTing by players and SE

/irony off


I'm really shocked because lots of players here seems to find that shit cool.

[LinktheDeme]

I would most definitly purchase this. Sir, I think you should go into business with SE.

(Actually, this would save me time from talking to the little taru in Jeuno to remove melee food when changing to a mage job etc, >_> i'd like it)

theres an item with imperial points you can pay for that removes food up to 100 times < <

[Octavious]

theres an item with imperial points you can pay for that removes food up to 100 times < <

Yea, but isn't that a lot of Imperial Standing ? Since I've hit Captain the only thing I use my imperial standing for is Silver Coins to cover limbus costs. I'm also saving some IS for another Perdu Wand for my WHM.

Anyway, did SE explain how it will be used? I understand what it does but my browser at work filters videos and flash images so I can't see any of the pictures.

[Loziel]

Are people seriously getting butthurt over this? If you dont want it, dont buy it.

I could understand people moaning if they were introducing something that was actually game breaking or gave people who purchased a distinct advantage over non participating players. When SE are giving out haste +6% Neckpieces or Magic Accuracy +25 rings for RL money then by all means have a moan, but seriously, your getting emo because a few people can skip the boat once every 24 hours or so.

Also, what else were they to do to promote the real necklace? they gave some photos of it so you can see what your getting and they gave a description. Did you expect some camera footage of some chump missing his train to work, and then suddenly appearing at the office because he has this item?

[kayn]

Ah, fail update notes are fail. Another start of a wonderful week.

[Cesaria]

Silver plated... synthetic leather... damn what's next? Genuine diamonique settings?

God SE if you're going to sell stuff - make it at least semi-justifiable quality for the expense - this is just pure and utter crap that belongs on freaking QVC.

Hell - sell cute things like plushies or moogle silly hats - I'd buy those all day.

I don't have issues with them selling something that means you can skip the boat - I have issues with the fact it's an utter crap real life item.

[Tradition]

I'm not paying $45 for a portable this:

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3...haiduruyi5.jpg

[Dohorehn]

that thing is hella ugly, why couldn't they just let you buy the in-game item alone? lol

[Reapz]

I hope SE give over with this because it's stuff I want but don't want to buy, but it makes them money and people buy it so I can't see that happening

[Deeke]

Bonus offer: In commemoration of the release of the “Final Fantasy XI Players’ Collection”, all buyers will also receive the “Tidal Talisman” in-game item

Reading this, it would appear that subsequent Players' Collection releases won't be accompanied by in-game items; that this is simply a means to kickstart interest in the line and ensure a sizeable base of players to judge the quality.

Of course, then the second, third, fourth piece of jewellery gets released (these without in-game items) and sales plummet to 5% of what Tidal Talisman managed..

<SE Marketing Dude> Okay, guys? Listen, we really need to start brainstorming excuses for more Commemorative Bonus Offers...

[Sunrider]

When they start selling Artifact and Relic armor replicas, then I'll show some interest.

[Titanss]

Ah... $43 for silver plated metal... I think I can take 10 minutes to airship.

hey now.. it's like 20min if you just missed it.

It all depends on what 40$ means to you!

[Zalius]

the mother fuck does this necklace have to do with ffxi they sell that shit at the county fair

[Rellikard]

Just purchased mine and got this in an e-mail from SE:...

<IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS>
*Your credit card has been charged by the amount shown in order detail. *The shipping will start from late September. Hoever depending on your order date, the product may arrive in or past October.
*Please note that delivery may be delayed due to the nature of the made-to-order production run.
*Delivery schedule updates will be announced at http://www.square-enix-shop.com/usa/index.cfm at a later time.
*Please keep this e-mail as a record of purchase, you will need the purchase ID located below for future inquiry.
<THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING at SQUARE ENIX OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE STORE>

I'm guessing they're putting the item in-game on next month's update, but waiting past October for the item would be ridiculous...

[Not Kuno]

So what happens if you use it outside of town? It does nothing? That's kind of shitty.

But other then that it is kind of cool and I might get it. Maybe. :/ Seems useful for Ein. lol