FFXIV Random Speculation/Question thread III: Where's my beta invite?

[Vuitton]

I'm not playing a Highlander because that would be the same as playing a race that doesn't even have a pee-pee like the Galka..

Just because there isn't a female counter part does not mean the male counter part loses its dick. I don't know why everyone is all "they don't have dicks because they reincarnate or they don't have females", dick vanishing is absurd. For "RP" purposes, all the males have dicks just like all the chicks have tits. They're not breastfeeding but you know they're still there.

Truly, none of the males in this game have dicks because if you strip them down all they have is flat crotches. Highlanders are the same race as Hyur aren't they? Just a nomadic tribe or something. ANYWAY

[Reiryuu]

People say the Galka are asexual because the FFXI lore actually says it. When one Galka dies, a new one is essentially born from it afterwords. If your race is asexual, there is no need for reproductive organs.

Suggesting the Highlanders are asexual is a little far fetched, however. It'd be like calling the Amazons asexual.

[Agito]

A special vagina called the monster of rebirth was created to spit out little Galka babies, all of which are males. When one Galka dies the monster of rebirth spits out another, genious!

[Azurewrath]

Hmm. This is probably pure random guess, but I was linked to a thread on 4chan 2 weeks ago where there was a supposed "I'm an SE Employee, ask me anything" Who actually impressed me and almost had me convinced. But he said that "XIV is PC and PS3, they were quiet about 360, but in a few weeks they'll announce that it is NOT coming out for 360."

I read that and kind of thought he must have been a troll.

Well, it's 2 weeks after and exactly that is announced, it was probably still a troll, but hey, you never know.

So warning, the next part written is more than likely bullshit.

All I really remember that was said that isn't already known is that once you hit a certain level, you can upgrade your class to a stronger version of itself.

Idk, probably bullshit and not even worth discussing, but I thought I'd throw that in

[mintyice]

i could see it (it's called leveling up)

[Calemero]

Pulled from core.

Q. What measures will you put into place to promote class balance?

A.There are four different class disciplines: war, magic, land and hand. Disciples of War and Disciples of Magic are the only ones who can effectively engage in battle. One way we have balanced different weapons (and in turn, classes) is by giving them varying attack ranges. This is also similar for the Disciples of Magic. They will most likely be long-range attackers, but their roles in each battle will be determined based on how other party members are positioned. On the other hand, due to their lack of firepower, Disciples of the Hand and the Land will not spend much time engaged in battle.

Q.Will there be summoners in this game?

A. Currently, there is no summoner class, but avatars (summons) will have a key role in the story, and there are several plotlines surrounding these beasts.

Q. How will chocobos be implemented in FINAL FANTASY XIV?

A. Players will be able to ride chocobos as usual, but they will also appear in ways new to the FINAL FANTASY series. Please look forward to seeing how in the final release.

Q. Will there be a rank system and/or rank missions in FINAL FANTASY XIV?

A. There will be quests that coincide with the main storyline, but they won't be tied to the levels or ranks.

Q. Are you planning on adding more job classes in future expansions? Will there be a level cap?

A. There will be more classes announced after the service starts. For the beta version, there will be a level cap, and there will also be a level cap at the start of the service.

[BlackheartX]

First thing I thought of was FFXI. Can't learn the Blue Mage spell "Frenetic Rip" from Imps until you break their horn as they won't use that ability until the horn is broken. Breaking it also prevents them from doing their "Abrasive Tantara" (AoE amnesia) and "Deafening Tantara" (AoE silence)abilities.


Also I can't wait for Bard's screaming "I need more PIE!"

Vagrant story type gameplay would really add to the depth of this game.

[Kaylia]

Vagrant story type gameplay would really add to the depth of this game.

Even if it would be fun, botting would totally ruin it. If something can be automatized, people will do it.

[BlackheartX]

Even if it would be fun, botting would totally ruin it. If something can be automatized, people will do it.

True, I don't see how hard it would be to bot this so far. Unless mobs are super smart in the release version or something. System looks pretty bottable so far, don't see how having no auto attack changed this much.

[Viertel]

Unless you can change races while maintaining your character progression i don't see male Miqo'te or any new races being implemented later on.

That would completely defeat the purpose of allowing a new race to be playable. Whether it's "all classes on one toon" like FFXI/FFXIV or "this character is one class only" like most other MMOs, it's a selling point of an expansion. New races and/or classes are always key points that are usually the main reason someone decides to purchase the expansion and come back to the game.

There would be so many people pissed off by having to start from scratch after 6-12 months of hard work because they absolutely want/ed to play as a male Miqo'te ever since FFXIV was announced.

Too damn bad.

I really can't recall hearing anyone bitch about "having" to play a new race and having to do everything over again because it's only people that would LOVE to play the new race (and have no qualms about starting over) that do so. They're too excited that they *can* play something that appeals to them to be bothered being irritated about having to do everything over again. If you want to play as a new race or class in an expansion, you're going to play that. If someone is bitching about it, s/he's not interested, and thus it's a moot point.

A company allowing players to transfer everything progression wise over to the new race (unless it's a paid race change akin to WoW where the company profits) is Grade-A fucking retarded.

[qpoiuwer]

That would completely defeat the purpose of allowing a new race to be playable. Whether it's "all classes on one toon" like FFXI/FFXIV or "this character is one class only" like most other MMOs, it's a selling point of an expansion. New races and/or classes are always key points that are usually the main reason someone decides to purchase the expansion and come back to the game.



Too damn bad.

I really can't recall hearing anyone bitch about "having" to play a new race and having to do everything over again because it's only people that would LOVE to play the new race (and have no qualms about starting over) that do so. They're too excited that they *can* play something that appeals to them to be bothered being irritated about having to do everything over again. If you want to play as a new race or class in an expansion, you're going to play that. If someone is bitching about it, s/he's not interested, and thus it's a moot point.

A company allowing players to transfer everything progression wise over to the new race (unless it's a paid race change akin to WoW where the company profits) is Grade-A fucking retarded.

No one would switch races if it meant losing everything you had. Which is probably why if a race isn't there on release, they won't bother releasing it.

[Kaylia]

No one would switch races if it meant losing everything you had. Which is probably why if a race isn't there on release, they won't bother releasing it.

If they like money:
http://us.blizzard.com/support/artic...rticleId=28968


You know people would be willing to pay for it, and if they can reuse shit like animation, it might be a good move. I don't think we will see more race in ffxiv though, but it could be done many years after the release if they wanted.

[Cureslime]

There would be so many people pissed off by having to start from scratch after 6-12 months of hard work because they absolutely want/ed to play as a male Miqo'te ever since FFXIV was announced.

Well if the 12 people in the world who want to play as male Miqo'te quit the game it probably won't bankrupt S-E...

[Viertel]

No one would switch races if it meant losing everything you had. Which is probably why if a race isn't there on release, they won't bother releasing it.

Yeah, it's not like any other MMO company has had additional races added in expansions after the game's release and people have had to completely redo...their...

o wait.

[Kaylia]

Yeah, it's not like no other MMO company has had additional races added in expansions after the game's release and people have had to completely redo...their...

o wait.

The biggest difference is that FFXI and XIV revolve around a single characters. In WoW (and most mmo), restarting a char is encouraged by the gameplay.

People wouldn't reroll a new race for the fun of it if it means all their efforts are wasted. You would see a shitload of mules with the new race thought.

[Scythiroth]

I guess it would depend on if the characters cost extra money like they did in FF11. I would still be annoyed if they added a better looking race after I had been playing for months though.

[Agito]

If they like money:
http://us.blizzard.com/support/artic...rticleId=28968

This would be a perfect addition to ffxiv and i would definately pay for the service to change my race while maintaining all of the progression made. WoW has it and now i know that it's possible. I can only wish so much that this will be implemented as i would probably change my race once a year just to keep things fresh.

[Kaylia]

This would be a perfect addition to ffxiv and i would definately pay for the service to change my race while maintaining all of the progression made. WoW has it and now i know that it's possible. I can only wish so much that this will be implemented as i would probably change my race once a year just to keep things fresh.

I'm not saying I like the idea, but people are willing to pay a shitload of money for useless junk. Don't underestimate the average user willingness to empty their wallet.

Beside, what's the point of your reply. That post wasnt addressed to you.

[plue]

I really hope they don't put any micro-transactions in FFXIVm I just hate those,

On another note, I hope there's more a more 'mature' feel to the game than FFXI. Maybe some more blood, or something like that. XI felt like I was stuck in a PG daytime show sometimes.

[Gokulo]

They always catered to the younger audience and that won't really be changing now.