FFXI- A Success or Not?

merylsilverburg · Feb 24th, 2002, 02:17 AM

Do you think FFXI will be a success or not? In Japan, I heard the Japanese were not too thrilled about it. Personally, I don't think it'll be a success, because some people don't like online games especially when it comes to RPGs. But, maybe that's just me.

Hadoken · Feb 24th, 2002, 04:32 AM

i think it`ll do alright. mainly because i`m definitely going to try it.
but i`ve been looking at the live feed and not much goes on.
i just see some testers or whatever walk around. then they leave and dont come back for hours.

Soul Angel · Feb 24th, 2002, 10:10 AM

To tell you the truth I'm not really sure?
One half of me says that it will do well and I hope it does too, but I can also see it not doing to well neither :p
So I'm keeping my options open, but I'll probably get too :sarcams:

LiquidSm0ke · Feb 24th, 2002, 10:19 AM

I voted already, but this is completely off topic:

merylsilverburg: are you a guy or girl?

nanjij · Feb 24th, 2002, 10:30 AM

bad move u offended them either way! man or women

back to the subject
its a ff game how can it not be a success. but i wouldnt by it straight away i'll see wot u guys say before i buy it

LiquidSm0ke · Feb 24th, 2002, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nanjij
bad move u offended them either way! man or women

I know, but I'm still curious.

Spirit · Feb 24th, 2002, 12:35 PM

I would not know yet, but of course it might flop, just like ffIX did, but I hope it doesn't b/c I really enjoy ss games

merylsilverburg · Feb 24th, 2002, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LiquidSm0ke
I voted already, but this is completely off topic:

merylsilverburg: are you a guy or girl?

Ha, ha....which one do you think I am?

Well, I'm a girl. Could you tell me why you asked this question? I'm not offended, really, I'm just curious to know why.

Back to the topic, I really like RPGs (especially FF) when they're not online, because that way, it feels more personal. Almost like, everyone can experience the adventure in their own way.

LiquidSm0ke · Feb 24th, 2002, 09:59 PM

I asked since sometimes when you post, you sond like a guy, but your username is female. No other reason.

Uchiha Sasuke · Feb 24th, 2002, 11:20 PM

Personally i think it will do very well.But we won't fully see the pontential of this idea until FFXII comes out

merylsilverburg · Feb 25th, 2002, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LiquidSm0ke
I asked since sometimes when you post, you sond like a guy, but your username is female. No other reason.

Hey, that's cool, no prob!

I know I sound like a guy, so sorry if I confused everyone!

But, sometimes a guy could have a female username. You'll never know...

I'm just unhappy that they decided to make the next FF online. Many people are into online gaming and some games proved that it works well, such as Phantasy Star Online. That is considered the best RPG for the Dreamcast. I understand that RPG's would be the best type of game to make it online in order to involve people around the world, but there could be many problems too. For example, when I play my FF's, I usually like to roam around and search every crack and nook just in case I missed something. But, what if my other members in my party are the impatient types, and they'll get annoyed with my lagging behind. Wouldn't that cause a problem? At least, that's how I see it.

Soul Angel · Feb 25th, 2002, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by merylsilverburg

I'm just unhappy that they decided to make the next FF online. Many people are into online gaming and some games proved that it works well, such as Phantasy Star Online. That is considered the best RPG for the Dreamcast. I understand that RPG's would be the best type of game to make it online in order to involve people around the world, but there could be many problems too. For example, when I play my FF's, I usually like to roam around and search every crack and nook just in case I missed something. But, what if my other members in my party are the impatient types, and they'll get annoyed with my lagging behind. Wouldn't that cause a problem? At least, that's how I see it.

I can see your point there merylsilverburg, I also like to roam around at times and check everything out first before moving on.
I guess when it comes to that people just have to try and join a group of people who don't mind I guess?

But I'm also worried about the battal system and how that will work?
I mean what if you have to wait for a team member to decide on what it is going to do before you can actually make your next move or something?

talon101 · Feb 25th, 2002, 07:20 PM

i think

it will be a disaster online

Sword 4 Hire · Feb 25th, 2002, 08:30 PM

It's way too soon for this online nonsense. The idea is still too new and they're taking a major gamble. I say wait till more online games come out and then release one so by then everyone will be familiar with it and it will succeed. Also not many people are gonna try it cause of the cost. You have to buy the game, pay the monthly bill, and also internet expenses right? As far as the battle system, it should be intense, I read that the difficulty level will be through the roof since you can have up to 10+ rpger's fighting along side of you. Die hard gamers who aren't afraid to open their wallet will go for it, but the rest of the crowd (such as myself) will wait for the next console ff.....(hopefully XII)

jenova_jeb · Feb 25th, 2002, 09:42 PM

I have no idea if it'll bomb or be good.

DragonSphere · Feb 26th, 2002, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sword 4 Hire
Also not many people are gonna try it cause of the cost. You have to buy the game, pay the monthly bill, and also internet expenses right? As far as the battle system, it should be intense, I read that the difficulty level will be through the roof since you can have up to 10+ rpger's fighting along side of you. Die hard gamers who aren't afraid to open their wallet will go for it, but the rest of the crowd (such as myself) will wait for the next console ff.....(hopefully XII)

Exactly what I was going to say. Not many fans of the series (preferably teenagers, like me) have credit cards that can pay the monthly fees. And I doubt their parents would pay it for them. Oh, and I heard it would be $6.95 a month.

Sword 4 Hire · Feb 26th, 2002, 06:14 PM

Now I know Square is in debt and everything....but 6.95 a month....now thats ludicrous!

Uchiha Sasuke · Feb 26th, 2002, 06:23 PM

It will probably be a sucess if it bombs or not cause if it has the FF name on it people will buy it

merylsilverburg · May 5th, 2002, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mena
I think it'll do good! Since the game is going back to the "medieval" characters so to speak, I'm sure many fans of the FF series will like that transfer!
The only thing that I don't like is the fact that it will be an on-line game. That to me isn't a good thing. -.-

That's the point, Mena. I was asking if FFXI will be a success because of the online gaming. Sure, it's going to be medieval, but I'm not sure how many people are into that anymore. I know I'm not, which is why I didn't like FFIX as much. But that's just my opinion.

So, I really don't think that it will be successful.....it's coming out to Japan in May/June, so we'll just have to wait and see what the response there is.

Macceh^ · May 6th, 2002, 03:33 AM

hmm $6.95 is the average price for most mmorpgs its not high because its proven that people will pay it take, Dark age of camelot one of the latest on the scene costs $7.00 and thats already attracted a large player base, Ultima Online the same, EverQuest. I agrea its a high price but people wil buy and play it simply because they want to jumop aboard the ff bandwagon so to say.

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Feb 24th, 2002, 02:17 AM	#1
merylsilverburg Enemy or Ally? Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,023	FFXI- A Success or Not? Do you think FFXI will be a success or not? In Japan, I heard the Japanese were not too thrilled about it. Personally, I don't think it'll be a success, because some people don't like online games especially when it comes to RPGs. But, maybe that's just me.

Feb 24th, 2002, 10:10 AM	#3
Soul Angel Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Um...? Pulls out map Age: 40 Posts: 1,887	To tell you the truth I'm not really sure? One half of me says that it will do well and I hope it does too, but I can also see it not doing to well neither :p So I'm keeping my options open, but I'll probably get too :sarcams: __________________ "I'm back! But for how long who knows? But PS2Fantasy will always be on my mind!"

Feb 24th, 2002, 10:30 AM	#5
nanjij The Dark Prince Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Planet Vegeta Age: 36 Posts: 680	bad move u offended them either way! man or women back to the subject its a ff game how can it not be a success. but i wouldnt by it straight away i'll see wot u guys say before i buy it __________________ "Are you even trying" vegeta

Feb 24th, 2002, 12:35 PM	#7
Spirit ............... Joined: Jan 2002 Location: inside a girl Age: 39 Posts: 1,147	I would not know yet, but of course it might flop, just like ffIX did, but I hope it doesn't b/c I really enjoy ss games __________________ Blade\|Gash

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Feb 24th, 2002, 04:32 AM	#2
Hadoken Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Around Posts: 799	i think it`ll do alright. mainly because i`m definitely going to try it. but i`ve been looking at the live feed and not much goes on. i just see some testers or whatever walk around. then they leave and dont come back for hours.

Feb 24th, 2002, 10:19 AM	#4
LiquidSm0ke Banned Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 163	I voted already, but this is completely off topic: merylsilverburg: are you a guy or girl?

Feb 24th, 2002, 09:59 PM	#9
LiquidSm0ke Banned Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 163	I asked since sometimes when you post, you sond like a guy, but your username is female. No other reason.

Feb 24th, 2002, 11:20 PM	#10
Uchiha Sasuke Cursed Joined: Jan 2002 Location: AWOL! Age: 39 Posts: 3,841	Personally i think it will do very well.But we won't fully see the pontential of this idea until FFXII comes out __________________ *~I've Lost Myself, Life no longer matters~* *~The Official Ps2Fantasy Ninja~* *~A Life Without Love, Is No Life At All~* Social Networks

Feb 25th, 2002, 07:20 PM	#13
talon101 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2002 Location: N.S.W Australia Nambucca Age: 35 Posts: 270	i think it will be a disaster online __________________ My destiny is to create... One day i will create a monstrosity so terrible, it will seep into the deepest recesses of human fear...

Feb 25th, 2002, 08:30 PM	#14
Sword 4 Hire Retired... Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Swamp hill. Age: 37 Posts: 1,632	It's way too soon for this online nonsense. The idea is still too new and they're taking a major gamble. I say wait till more online games come out and then release one so by then everyone will be familiar with it and it will succeed. Also not many people are gonna try it cause of the cost. You have to buy the game, pay the monthly bill, and also internet expenses right? As far as the battle system, it should be intense, I read that the difficulty level will be through the roof since you can have up to 10+ rpger's fighting along side of you. Die hard gamers who aren't afraid to open their wallet will go for it, but the rest of the crowd (such as myself) will wait for the next console ff.....(hopefully XII) __________________ and for now the tired soldier sheathes his sword...

Feb 25th, 2002, 09:42 PM	#15
jenova_jeb The Jebster Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Concord, MI Age: 36 Posts: 636	I have no idea if it'll bomb or be good. __________________

Feb 26th, 2002, 06:14 PM	#17
Sword 4 Hire Retired... Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Swamp hill. Age: 37 Posts: 1,632	Now I know Square is in debt and everything....but 6.95 a month....now thats ludicrous! __________________ and for now the tired soldier sheathes his sword...

Feb 26th, 2002, 06:23 PM	#18
Uchiha Sasuke Cursed Joined: Jan 2002 Location: AWOL! Age: 39 Posts: 3,841	It will probably be a sucess if it bombs or not cause if it has the FF name on it people will buy it __________________ *~I've Lost Myself, Life no longer matters~* *~The Official Ps2Fantasy Ninja~* *~A Life Without Love, Is No Life At All~* Social Networks

May 6th, 2002, 03:33 AM	#20
Macceh^ Ne me mori facias Joined: Mar 2002 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 513	hmm $6.95 is the average price for most mmorpgs its not high because its proven that people will pay it take, Dark age of camelot one of the latest on the scene costs $7.00 and thats already attracted a large player base, Ultima Online the same, EverQuest. I agrea its a high price but people wil buy and play it simply because they want to jumop aboard the ff bandwagon so to say. __________________ Dark Times - European World of Warcraft PvP Guild ------------------------------------- Diamond Rings, Earrings, Gold Bands, Gemstone Jewelry, Bracelets https://www.letscollectonline.com

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