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Future of Final Fantasy XI press conference ended [OP updated with details]

Shouta

Shouta

Member
Zee-Row said:
So what exactly is Nexon doing with this game?
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As far as I can tell, they're going to help S-E create a smartphone native version of FFXI that replicates the game but with adjustments for the smartphone environment. I think that's what the 3rd thing is.
 
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Unknown Soldier

Member
I predict this will be as amazing as Monster Hunter Online or Shin Megami Tensei Imagine Online. Farming development out of Nexon is basically like sending it out to die in the most vile F2P Hell known to humanity.

Nexon is literally the spawn of Bahamut, they're so evil that people who have been observing the Nexon vs. NCSoft takeover saga in South Korea are actually rooting for NCSoft to defeat Nexon.
 
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Darryl

Banned
I had a hunch they wanted to sneak this game onto phones ever since Vita never pulled through. I just struggle to see how it would work without killin the game as it is now.
 
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Mr. RPG

Member
Wait what is going on?

There's going to be a mobile port of Final Fantasy XI?

Or are you guys talking about the "Grandmasters" spin-off?
 
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Zee-Row

Banned
Shouta said:
As far as I can tell, they're going to help S-E create a smartphone native version of FFXI that replicates the game but with adjustments for the smartphone environment. I think that's what the 3rd thing is.
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I'm wondering , they would probably stream the gameplay like the 3DS Dragon Quest X right? I can't see this game fitting on puny smartphone storage.
 
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threelights

Member
Unknown Soldier said:
I predict this will be as amazing as Monster Hunter Online or Shin Megami Tensei Imagine Online. Farming development out of Nexon is basically like sending it out to die in the most vile F2P Hell known to humanity.

Nexon is literally the spawn of Bahamut, they're so evil that people who have been observing the Nexon vs. NCSoft takeover saga in South Korea are actually rooting for NCSoft to defeat Nexon.
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If that's the fate of the mobile one, who cares.

They're not touching the actual game, so its fine.
 
Ploid 3.0

Ploid 3.0

Member
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Now jump
 
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texhnolyze

Banned
Unknown Soldier said:
I predict this will be as amazing as Monster Hunter Online or Shin Megami Tensei Imagine Online. Farming development out of Nexon is basically like sending it out to die in the most vile F2P Hell known to humanity.

Nexon is literally the spawn of Bahamut, they're so evil that people who have been observing the Nexon vs. NCSoft takeover saga in South Korea are actually rooting for NCSoft to defeat Nexon.
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Lol so true.

Mr. RPG said:
Wait what is going on?

There's going to be a mobile port of Final Fantasy XI?

Or are you guys talking about the "Grandmasters" spin-off?
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I think both.
They're releasing Grandmasters and partnering with Nexon to remake XI into a MMMRPG.
 
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TatteredHat

Member
Well, I don't think this could've gone any worse, it's certainly worse than the most horrific scenario I could've dreamed up before watching this conference.
 
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Aeana

Member
Mr. RPG said:
Wait what is going on?

There's going to be a mobile port of Final Fantasy XI?

Or are you guys talking about the "Grandmasters" spin-off?
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Nexon is developing a mobile version of FF11, it'll play differently but it'll have the same content, I guess. It's separate from the regular service.
 
J

jiggle

Member
Well that was a whole lot of nothing
Would love to play XI on mobile undistilled
Too bad


Thanks for a trip down memory lane I guess
 
L

Lonestar

I joined for Erin Brockovich discussion
might try to come back before the end, if only to do a grand tour of my early 20's (which this took up a chunk of)
 
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Reveirg

Member
It's not that bad.

We can actually just ignore the 2 mobile projects and be glad we're getting a new "expansion"/final chapter, which is pretty amazing for a game nearing 15 years of existence.

Showing a trailer of said updates would've been nice though...
 
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KeRaSh

Member
My question is, will the mobile port be linked to the actual MMO in some way or is it standalone? Monthly fee?
If it's free and you are able to solo most of it I might actually try it out.
 
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texhnolyze

Banned
Reveirg said:
It's not that bad.

We can actually just ignore the 2 mobile projects and be glad we're getting a new "expansion"/final chapter, which is pretty amazing for a game nearing 15 years of existence.

Showing a trailer of said updates would've been nice though...
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I'm thinking it the other way.
They're preparing the mobile FXI in advance so that they can safely shut down PC FXI in the future and hope the players will gladly jump to it. FF XI is basically dead.
Edit: The franchise will still live, in smartphones.
 
C

Conrad Link

Member
I think I might shed a tear the last time I play FFXI.

Too much time spent on it, too much personal investment. Admittedly that was all in the past, but I still get dem feels when I think about it now, or hear some music etc.
 
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Aeana

Member
KeRaSh said:
My question is, will the mobile port be linked to the actual MMO in some way or is it standalone? Monthly fee?
If it's free and you are able to solo most of it I might actually try it out.
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It's separate. And they emphasized powering up soloability.
 
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Reveirg

Member
texhnolyze said:
I'm thinking it the other way.
They're preparing the mobile FXI in advance so that they can safely shut down PC FXI in the future and hope the players will gladly jump to it. FF XI is basically dead.
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They have to end it one day. I think we're already lucky we're still getting new content. PC version should still be up for at least a year and a half.

We can just hop on private servers once they kill it I guess. Not that I would personnally, I've spent too much time already on that game :p
 
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theSlacker

Member
Nexon: For when you absolutely positively want to milk every last drop of money from your customers while also spending the lowest amount of money possible on both the support and maintenance of your game.
 
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aspiegamer

Member
So... Let's say you play the PC version. And are enjoying it. There doesn't seem to be anything to particularly worry about. For now. Well, a couple years at least.

We're getting a spin-off for mobile and they're working on some type of quadruple-M mobile version with more details pending which is obviously supposed to be the eventual evolution of XI... eventually. PS2/360 support ends in 1 year. Content updates through 2015 to "end" story but not end service.
 
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Muskieratboi

Member
English digest is up:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/46414-Conference-Digest

FFXI Forum Post said:
Conference Digest
Today we announced a new initiative for FINAL FANTASY XI.

Entitled The Vana'diel Project, this drive consists of three different plans to expand and develop FINAL FANTASY XI to further improve user satisfaction under changing market conditions. Since service began in 2002, FINAL FANTASY XI and its virtual world of Vana'diel have continued to evolve along with our players, and this May marks the beginning of the fourteenth year of operation.

The Vana'diel Project Summary

1. Rhapsodies of Vana'diel: FINAL FANTASY XI's
Ultimate Scenario Content
The first chapter in FINAL FANTASY XI's final main scenario, Rhapsodies of Vana'diel, will be implemented in the May 2015 version update.
This scenario will serve to tie together fourteen years of FINAL FANTASY XI, and we aim for it serve as the ultimate compilation of all we have accomplished to date, with major characters from throughout the game's history making appearances--a feat that only a game as storied as FINAL FANTASY XI can offer.

The scenario will consist of three separate chapters, debuting in the May, August, and November version updates, respectively.
Coming along with the scenario are exciting new battle content, never-before-seen rewards, and a variety of other additions to engage players of all different stripes.
We plan for this to be a grand conclusion to the FINAL FANTASY series' first MMORPG--and indeed, the first console MMORPG--in a way that will be recorded in the annals of the genre's history.

FINAL FANTASY XI's major version updates will conclude with the implementation of the final chapter of Rhapsodies of Vana'diel, but there will continue to be minor version updates that address bugs and contain various balance adjustments.

Further, PlayStation®2 and Xbox 360® service will cease in March 2016. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who have enjoyed FINAL FANTASY XI on these platforms and to those who have assisted us in bringing Vana'diel to you.

Going forward, the team will renew its focus on providing an enjoyable FINAL FANTASY XI experience on the Windows platform.

We have also decided to hold a new event known as The Goddess's Gala as a show of appreciation for those who have loved Vana'diel throughout the years.

The Goddess's Gala is a series of various campaigns that have been held previously to great acclaim and can be enjoyed by both regular players and returnees alike.

These campaigns are not limited to in-game events, as we are also considering a welcome back campaign as well as a variety of anniversary events. We will work our utmost to bring everyone who has ever enjoyed Vana'diel an event to remember and hope that players both new and old will take this chance to visit our humble land and her people once more.

The staff is working tirelessly day and night to make Rhapsodies of Vana'diel the most spectacular event for FINAL FANTASY XI, but we also recognize that adjustments to currently existing content are equally as critical. Please continue submitting your feedback and making your voices heard on the official forums.

The development and operations teams alone could not have brought Vana'diel this far; it is because of all of you that adventures in Vana'diel have come to life. The world that you have created together with us is what FINAL FANTASY XI truly is, and nothing can ever change that.

We earnestly look forward to continue working with you in the future.

2. FINAL FANTASY GRANDMASTERS: A New Online RPG for
Smartphones Set in the World of Vana'diel
FINAL FANTASY GRANDMASTERS is a full-scale online RPG for smartphones that shares the characters and world setting of FINAL FANTASY XI.
Players are able to freely combine their favorite jobs and dazzling equipment to create, strengthen, and power up their characters. Chat and communicate with those you meet, engage in real time cooperative battles, and make new friends as you vanquish foes and assist allies.

Keep your eye on this new generation of FINAL FANTASY scheduled for release in 2015, brought to you in all its glory in collaboration with Crooz Inc., creators of numerous smash hit social games such as The Knights of Avalon.
* At present, the game is scheduled for release in Japan only.

3. A Native App Project Providing A Full-Fledged FINAL FANTASY XI
Experience on the Mobile Platform
Going forward, FINAL FANTASY XI will aim to transform into a completely new format on the mobile environment so that players can easily experience Vana'diel whenever and wherever they want.
Battles optimized for touch-screen interfaces will feature further improvements to basic FINAL FANTASY XI systems such as jobs and skill chains, providing a speedier and more user-friendly experience, and features such as improved partying systems and solo activities enable players to find a playstyle that suits them.

Additionally, dynamic events that spawn under a variety of conditions help build the world in a way that only a mobile game can.
We are pleased to welcome as our partner NEXON, Co., Ltd., a company that boasts a variety of experiences and a world class track record in both developing and operating MMORPGs on mobile platforms.
We plan to extend service to Japan, Korea, and North America, as well as Europe and the rest of Asia, with an eye toward release in 2016. Be on the lookout for a renewed FINAL FANTASY XI as a massive multiplayer mobile role playing game combining MMOs with mobile devices.

Get ready to experience these new projects that further expand on FINAL FANTASY XI and the world of Vana'diel.
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Hyrule Warrior

Member
aspiegamer said:
So... Let's say you play the PC version. And are enjoying it. There doesn't seem to be anything to particularly worry about. For now. Well, a couple years at least.
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It still says to me that they're not going to put much effort in the PC version, and once it people get too bored to continue and numbers die down to a point where they can shut it down, they will. That's how I see it happening anyway.

Ugh, now that I'm all anxious, maybe some homework will cheer me up
 
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King_Moc

Banned
If the mobile version ends up being a fairly casual way of playing through all the story, then I might actually play it. I tried playing XI in around 2008 but it just expects too much effort from the player to even be able to attempt content sometimes.
 
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Aeana

Member
King_Moc said:
If the mobile version ends up being a fairly casual way of playing through all the story, then I might actually play it. I tried playing XI in around 2008 but it just expects too much effort from the player to even be able to attempt content sometimes.
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Well, that hasn't been the case with the game for a while now. You can solo almost all of the story content at this point.
 
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Darryl

Banned
Reveirg said:
It's not that bad.

We can actually just ignore the 2 mobile projects and be glad we're getting a new "expansion"/final chapter, which is pretty amazing for a game nearing 15 years of existence.

Showing a trailer of said updates would've been nice though...
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It's sad to see it officially end though. I mean I was just playing it back in December. Even worse when they dress the carcass in a couple of mobile cash-ins. Wanted to see it sent off to die properly.
 
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Unknown Soldier

Member
King_Moc said:
If the mobile version ends up being a fairly casual way of playing through all the story, then I might actually play it. I tried playing XI in around 2008 but it just expects too much effort from the player to even be able to attempt content sometimes.
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It's Nexon.

What will actually happen is you'll be allowed 5 battles every 24 hours. You can pay money to buy Battle Packs. Also gear no longer drops, you have to pay for a Gear Token for a chance for a drop. The drop percentages are unchanged from the original game though.

Have a fun!
 
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