(12-16-2016, 10:57 AM)Leggerless Wrote:Show ContentExtremely rough JP -> EN translation
Intention to introduce FFXIV jumping potion and current specification
  It is Yoshida of FFXIV producer and director.
  About "jumping potion" Yoshida talked about in an interview in the West, Japan,
  Many discussions, thank you very much.
  In order to decide whether or not to mount it, we are giving everyone a great deal of feedback.
  Of course, we do not decide only by opinion of those who write in the official forum,
  For this implementation, I would like to consider whether it is possible from a more diversified point of view.
  To be able to do further discussion, it is currently implemented in Chinese / Korean version FFXIV
  I will describe the specification and implementation intent of "jumping potion".
  It will be a long sentence, but please do read it carefully.
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  About the intention of implementing the jumping potion
  The implementation intention of this "jumping potion" is to start playing FFXIV newly from now on
  "To make it easier for new players to join the community" is the biggest reason.
  Three and a half years have passed since the newly formed FFXIV started official service already,
  Furthermore, as a result of the release of "Crimson's Liberator", new players who are playing FFXIV from now,
  Clear the two main quests of newborn + Souten, set the job level to 60, and after preparing the equipment,
  You will finally be able to play with everyone.
  For example, when Yoshida invites real friends to "play together!", The answer that comes back is
  "Well, I can not catch it even if I play from now ..." is visible.
  Of course I invited Yoshida to fully support me in order to catch up with my friends,
  For that I play together with a party, but I do not want to miss the latest content wave.
  Then, I wonder how much I can support you carefully, anxiety remains.
  Once more, if it gets to level 60 at a stretch, you go out with friends while leveling your sub jobs,
  I wish I could play 'Guren no liberator' together ...
  Simply put, this is the intention of the strongest implementation.
  Including free trials, thousands of new players are participating in FFXIV every day,
  Although how much FFXIV is becoming "a game design that catches up with the lead group"
  There are not many people who concentrate on the game alone and can catch up with the era of busy real life.
  Leveling experience value will be adjusted so that it can easily catch up again when "Crimson's Liberator" is released,
  Still it will take a considerable amount of time.
  MMORPG only has stability and attenuation if new players do not participate.
  Management will switch to efforts to moderate decay.
  Before that happens, you will want to prepare to welcome new people firmly.
  In addition, FFXIV can play all classes / jobs with one character by Armory system.
  While there are many people who cancest all classes / jobs,
  Again, I think that there are also many people who have become precise by nurturing the main job.
  "Jumping potion" can be one of the reasons to play other jobs,
  If so, in order to acquire the equipment of the sub job that was so busy and could not play,
  Opportunities to go to existing content are born, turnover rate of the result content also rises.
  Of course, those who are currently taking a break from play will benefit from easier recovery.
  These potions are only implemented in the Chinese / Korean version and are not implemented in the global version.
  Since China / Korea is a major online gaming country, it is prepared as a general service,
  It is implemented to be competitive in the online game market.
  Also, in Europe and the US MMORPG is also commonly implemented in many cases.
  Since it is an explanation of the intention of implementation here, we will only consider the merit, but from the above intention,
  First of all, please be aware that we are considering implementation.
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  ■About the type of jumping potion â–
  This measure called "jumping potion" with one word,
  Actually it is divided into two potions with greatly different effects.
  I will define this first and I will clarify the point of discussion.
  ①Story Skip Potion
    In the potion which makes only the progress of the main story "cleared"
    It is a shortcut for only the main quest.
    In the current Chinese / Korean version it is sold under the name "Newborn Adventure Record".
    When purchasing and using this item, until the last main quest of patch 2.55 "Hope light"
    It will be in a state that all have been cleared. Detailed specifications are described below separately.
    In addition, we are also developing an item called 'Souten no Adventure Record' for the Chinese / Korean version.
    This will become a potion which clears up to the main quest of patch 3.5 Part 2 in one stroke.
    Taking TV dramas into account, the season 1 is the new generation, the season 2 is the Souten edition,
    The season 3 where the newly started crayon liberator will be the latest season.
    It is an image that season 1 and 2 are seen in the memoir of the innkee adventure, and full-scale viewing from season 3 is made.
    Since it is necessary to look at the latest season by yourself, of course,
    It is always up to the previous season to be able to short cut.
  ② Job Jump Potion
    One potion One potion which raises the level of job corresponding to 1 job.
    Potions are prepared for each job, such as "Knight's adventure record" and "Warrior adventure record"
    Not all levels of jobs will rise if you use one.
    If you purchase this potion and use it, the level of job according to potion will be 50.
    (Grade up to become Level 60 when crimson's liberator is released, and the current 50 items will be abolished)
    Also, at present, weapons of a certain item level are also distributed and can be exchanged for arbitrary equipment of ILV 130
    You can have multiple "Silver Chocobo Feathers", so you can use it to prepare the minimum equipment.
    I will experience the scenario by myself, so I want to raise the level only to the "previous level cap"
    It is mainly used for applications that want to improve the leveling of sub jobs somewhat more efficiently.
    This potion is not present in "Astronaut" "Dark Knight" "Astrologer" which requires an expansion package,
    I am considering whether to add with crayon's liberator.
    It is confirmed that new jobs to be implemented with crayon liberator are not supported.
    (It is based on the basic policy that the latest job is leveling by yourself)
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  ■Detailed specification of jumping potion â–
  Based on the above, for the two kinds of potions currently implemented in the Chinese version and Korean version,
  Specific specifications are described.
  · Story Skip Potion "Shinsei no Adventure Record"
  Purchase conditions for 'Newborn adventure record'
  ①The FFXIV account is active and the character is made
  ② To be a valid billing account (no free trial account allowed)
  Only when these two conditions are satisfied, it can be purchased at Mog Station.
  (Because items arrive at Mogletter, it is necessary to be able to access letter mooguri)
  By using this potion, the following effects are demonstrated.
  ①The main quest "Hope light" has been cleared and the main quest "To Ishigarudo" is accepted
  ② Automatic enlistment to the Grand Company according to country of origin (class remains the lowest)
  ③ My chocobo is automatically held (the name is given a generic name)
  ④ All Aetherites in the newly edition are already released
  ⑤ All instance dungeons implemented up to patch 2.55 are cleared
  ⑥ "memoirs of adventure" which can be used at inn, etc. will be fully opened up to those which have been cleared
  ⑦ Minimum Required Functionality Only a partly cleared quest is released
  Anyone can use this potion if the progress of the main quest is ahead of "the light of hope".
  Even if play is stopped during the main quest of patch 2.4, the same effect is exerted,
  If you belong to the Grand Company so far, or if you are getting Chocobo, they will take precedence.
  In addition, since you can use the memoir of the inn, you can see the part that you shortcut by watching them
  You can experience it with a digest.
  In order to make it possible to use various contents roulette, the dungeon of the newly formed section has been cleared.
  Although the selling price is different between China and Korea, we assume the current Japanese yen is about 2,500 yen.
  · Job Jump Potion "Knight's Adventure Record" (using Knight as an example)
  Terms of purchase of "Knight's Adventure Record"
  ①The FFXIV account is active and the character is made
  ② To be a valid billing account (no free trial account allowed)
  Only when the above conditions are satisfied, it can be purchased at Mog Station.
  (Because items arrive at Mogletter, it is necessary to be able to access letter mooguri)
  By using this potion, the following effects are demonstrated.
  ①The class level of "Kenjutsushi" which is the base class of Knight becomes 50
  ② The class level of "genjutsushi" which is a subclass of Knight becomes 15
  ③ A certain item level (IL 120 in Korea version) sword is paid
  ④ Knight's jobstone is supported
⑤ All job quests up to Level 50 of Knight are cleared (possession of action)
â‘¥ Trade impossible items equivalent to 300 thousand Gils are offered as equipment funds
⑦ "Silver Chocobo Feather" for equipment replacement.
There are no restrictions on the initial class etc. when using this potion to which more than one piece is paid. When it reaches the level 50, it is the specification to complete only the job system quest so that the battle becomes possible It is. As for the equipments, you can arrange the minimum equipment arbitrarily by using the distribution items and "feathers of Silver Chocobo". Since nothing is done at all other than this, it is possible to enjoy only the job level and enjoy the scenario. It may be close to the feeling of "strong and new game". Each level of FFXIV dungeons and barbs are level-synced, so you can learn the basics of jobs while chasing the story at once. Potions are prepared for each job, which is specific to FFXIV. This is because from the judgment that the conditions for changing jobs are different for each job, that the required equipment is different, and because of the characteristics of the armory system, all job level raising is a shortcut too much It is getting. Here as well as a story skip potion, it is about 2,500 yen in Japanese yen per job. In the Korean version, there was also an option to set a story skip potion and a job jump potion as a set, and to sell only as a starter pack to new or returnees.
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â– Changes at the start of crayon's liberator service (final specification Only)
â– As mentioned earlier, the specifications above are specifications for potions sold in the Chinese version and Korean version.
When Crystal liberator is released, the following specification changes are confirmed for the Chinese version / Korean version. · The story skip potion becomes "Adventure record of Souten" (Discussing whether to leave "The new adventure record") · "Adventure record of Southern" is the final quest qualification of patch 3.5 Part 2, 4.0 main quest acceptance state and Becoming · "Saden's Adventure Record" can not be purchased unless it has extended package rights · The effect of the Job Jump Potion will be Level 60 (The effect of becoming 50 is halfway so we will lose it) · It will be distributed in the Job Jump Potion Equipment to be changed to level 60 or equivalent The additional specifications currently determined are the same as those above. Whether to add a potion of an astronaut, dark knight, astrologer or whether to leave a "new-life adventure record" are currently under discussion.
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â– Summary so far â–
Summarize from the specification once .
Case 1. If you are newly starting FFXIV, trying to catch up with your friends playing together
â‘ Create a character and activate your account
â‘¡ Purchase an optional job jump potion and bring that job to level 50
â‘¢ Grant Play Right of Expansion Package "Souten's Ishigarudo"
â‘£ Purchase and use "Newborn Adventure Record"
⑤ Total Expenses Approximately 5000 yen (Excluding Package and Play Fee) This will result in Level 50, Souten Main quest will be able to play. From here we aim for level 60 with our friends and we will promote the Souten scenario.
Case 2. If you are newly starting FFXIV, trying to advance the scenario efficiently
â‘ Create a character and activate the account
â‘¡ Purchase an arbitrary job jump potion and set the job to level 50
â‘¢ Promote main quest more and more
â‘£ Total cost approx. 2,500 yen (excluding packages and play fees)
In this case, by pursuing main quests more and more, experiencing the story from the start and progressing crisp and adventure I can do it.
Case 3. If you are newly starting FFXIV, you want to enjoy leveling only
â‘ Create a character and activate account
â‘¡ Grant play right of expansion package "Susen no Ishigarudo"
â‘¢ "New adventure
â‘£ Purchase and use
â‘£ Total expenses Approximately 2500 yen (excluding packages and play fees)
In this case, the main quest of the main quest is completed, so use content and subquests and advance leveling freely You can go. If you assume a new player like this, even if you catch up with it, it's up to "one step before the latest expansion". From that point onwards you will raise your character with your own hands and collect equipment. Leaving the main quest as it is, it is a specification that can begin to adventure in a state of strong character, experience a story and catch up with everyone while enjoying it. In addition, this potion is "optional purchase" to the last, and when you purchase both sides, you will be paid an amount that is not cheap. The intention of this price is not for pursuit of profit but for intention to say "It is not easy for anyone to use."
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The summary of the disadvantages to be described is described. · Play skill gaps between existing players and new players I am wondering if your concern is great with your voice. It is predicted that the opportunity to encounter skill rotation will be increased, at least to some extent now, "Who is that new person?" However, looking at the data of China / Korea, many of those who purchase these potions are mostly familiar with online games, or have friends' support and are recommended and purchased . Purchase percentage · Measure on and after various skip potion sales start · Start playing new · Activate account (pay play fee) · Up to 29% ~ 27 when buying one job jump potion It became%. Even if you purchase, as you are accustomed to getting used to the game after playing up to about level 30 with a free trial or effective account, there are overwhelmingly more people buying it, so that the situation of complete beginners is not born much It is visible from the data. Of course it can not be said to be completely zero, but it is considerably less than the worst state you can imagine. However, immediately after the Crimson's liberator service starts, many people jump to Souten education at once and will join from Level 60, so it is considered that a big gap can still be achieved for a moment as well. For those who purchased the scenario jump potion under similar conditions, it was between 21% and 20%. Among those who purchased Job Jump Potion, it seems that there are more than a certain number of people who think that scenarios will also be experienced by themselves. Moreover, since the continuation rate after 3 months of those who purchased one of the potions has reached 50%, you can also see that those who increase motivation or are highly motivated purchase. · For those who have never used these jumping potions that will make you feel like buying experiences and experiences with money, I think that there is such disgusting feeling. There are also people who are misunderstood as Pay To Win. However, since this measure is a measure to "catch up to the minimum standard" to the last, it does not impair your playing experience and time, but also encourages the development of the community further. On the other hand, I understand enough that I can not divide sensibly, so please give me feedback.
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â– Conclusion â–
Yoshida is still working on the implementation of this potion, I am positive, but I am suffering. However, I anticipate that it will probably start this service surely after the crayon liberator and even the next expansion package. In the current game market, you can access the game in a short time, you can play easily, you can stop it at any time, in some sense a style opposite to MMORPG is a trend. That does not mean to make MMORPG like that in this way, but it is also our job to start managing so that more people can start playing with them as much as you can. By all means, please read this post and let us hear various voices. Either way, I will take responsibility for Yoshida's decision, but I appreciate your patronage. Also, please let us know if you have any questions. I will post again!
Edit:
Prices I saw!
Conversation factor of 118.21 Yen = 1 USD
One type of Jump Potion:
2500 Yen = 21.15 USD
Both types together:
5000 Yen = 42.30 USD
Those prices seem fair, honestly. Â I'd like to see a straight 20/40 for it. But you're already getting a discount if you level up and it takes no time at all to go from, say, 1-20 or 1-30. Or even just hit max, then buy to skip the rest of the story content.
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