Issues with the Xbox 360 version of FFXI

[thearidzoner]

Re: Issues with the Xbox 360 version of FFXI

...makes one almost wish they drop the ps2.... yet I wouldn't want to give up that customer base (Whatever it might be.)
Speaking of is Squenix in to supporting FFXI for the long haul?

[Macht]

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Agree with Kuu. Also some of the simplest thing you can get from nearly every conversation from SE about FFXI is they had consistently stated that what's made for the PS2 mimics the PC for the main purpose of consistency. Since the programing and textures are so consistent there's less of a chance of making a really big mess by going an versioning it out.

Having to create versions that isn't really an upgrade just a difference from another is a really pain in the butt, that I know from experience. It gets way to complicated and eventually if the versioning gets way out there then the group maintaining it is completly lose what goes to what. It's much better to keep the process as simple as possible.

With such simplicity though I don't see a reason why PC couldn't seperated away from the PS2 design, but it isn't simply PS2 hindering potential it's the userbase they choose to support and cover meaning 56k connections and the PC specs they went with. They'd have to change those too which would mean weighing if the loss of all their 56k users and just barely usable PC specs worth it.

[TheGrandMom]

Re: Issues with the Xbox 360 version of FFXI

...makes one almost wish they drop the ps2.... yet I wouldn't want to give up that customer base (Whatever it might be.)
Speaking of is Squenix in to supporting FFXI for the long haul?

This is hard to answer. You'll have one side that says they will because in an interview they said they will support the PS2 as long as people play. But then the other side will tell you about an interview where they commented on how the PS2 is holding FFXI back and that the game needs to grow. So I think your guess is as good as mine where it goes from here. Personally I do not think they will support it much longer. It will hurt the longevity of the game if they do.

[thearidzoner]

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Here's one thought: If they can make a Kick butt RE 4 on Ps2, why can't they find work arounds for FFXI??
I know it's a different type of game but I wonder...

[kuu]

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Here's one thought: If they can make a Kick butt RE 4 on Ps2, why can't they find work arounds for FFXI??
I know it's a different type of game but I wonder...

You mean remake a game?
Ever try to retype an essay after you've finished it due to computer errors? It's kinda similar to that. Not only must you redo most of what you did, but you also have to proofread, and make it upto the standard you had before.

All this is on top of spending more time on a due date getting closer.

Time and money isn't free. And making ffxIV online is better then making ffxi remake...on top of an end of life ps2.

[Balfree]

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Here's one thought: If they can make a Kick butt RE 4 on Ps2, why can't they find work arounds for FFXI??
I know it's a different type of game but I wonder...

... not only it's a different type of game, it's also a completely different type of thing, you fail to see the real difference: it's not just genre, it's everything.

Square should cease support of the PS2, and make some sort of offer to those who play on PS2: offer them a FFXI-able PS3 :- P

[Kailea]

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... not only it's a different type of game, it's also a completely different type of thing, you fail to see the real difference: it's not just genre, it's everything.

Square should cease support of the PS2, and make some sort of offer to those who play on PS2: offer them a FFXI-able PS3 :- P

oh yeah....that would be cheap.....they will not drop suport on the PS2 untill the PS3 has been out for a bit, and even then they might not.

[thearidzoner]

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Telling me that it's different doesn't tell me why they can't do it...
I realize that FFXI and RE4 are different games ;-)
So why can't it happen? I don't think it would behoove Sony to drop the ps2.. I know to many ps2 players of FFXI.
That would be like the maker of Star Wars galaxies totally redesigning everything and alienating all the people that have put in 2 years on the game....
..wait... never mind...

[ibroyles]

Re: Issues with the Xbox 360 version of FFXI

Hmm, a little dissapointed by how many PC players are just like "drop PS2 lawl, who care I want good gfx lawl." Honestly I've never seen a problem with FFXI's graphics, gameplay > graphics in any game I've ever played. If you want the same game, updated graphics every 3-4 months go play Halo 15. I think SE does a good job of adding new content, and that's all that really matters to me.

[Sammonoske]

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Dropping PS2 is the worst Idea. So many people are on PS2 and just dropping it would make alot of very un happy people and loss in profit from them anyways. Anyways.. anyone with PC with all the "good smooth awsome uber" graphics.. walk into jeuno and watch your comp blow up. Running power>>>graphics.

[Balfree]

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drop it drop it! XD

its not about the graphics its about adding new stuff.

[ibroyles]

Re: Issues with the Xbox 360 version of FFXI

Ok I'll drop it lol. Wait did you mean drop the topic, or support for PS2?!?! Just thought my frustration should be known in the case they completely drop support for us PS2ers. Carry on.

[Susurrus]

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Wow, this has gone way off topic.

[Balfree]

Re: Issues with the Xbox 360 version of FFXI

And you hardly helped to the case D: