Do you think they will add any more expansions?

Temagori · 05-09-2008, 12:28 PM

Just thought I would throw this out there since all the similar threads are years old. I love what they have added and I am content with what there is. Do you guys think they will add any more expansions or do you think they will just expand upon what is already there and leave it at that?

Mhurron · 05-09-2008, 12:31 PM

The answer is always the same. As long as the game makes money, they will continue to develop for it.

Feba · 05-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Same as the answer that has always been in those threads.

If you honestly think FFXI is anywhere near dead, you need to do some serious learning on MMOs. FFXI is still fairly young, and has at least another 10 years of life in it, as long as SE doesn't do something stupid (like completely shut down FFXI instead of just leaving it running at a bare minimum)

TheGrandMom · 05-09-2008, 12:48 PM

They've stated something about exploring the East more so I would assume they are working on another expansion. The one thing I've come to know about this industry is don't believe what you hear even if its straight from the horse's mouth. All it takes is for a significant decrease in subscribers and any MMO can be shelved.

Kitalrez · 05-09-2008, 12:54 PM

"God willing, we'll all meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money."

Temagori · 05-09-2008, 12:57 PM

That's the reason I proposed this thread Grandmom. I, as well as many, have heard rumors etc. that have stated things that allude to the end of their attention towards FFXI.

Yes, it makes money, but that doesn't mean that SE won't leave it as it is and just sit and collect. There is more than enough content from the current expansions to keep people occupied for a long time so it is always a possibility that they could change their focus on FFXI to a maintenance standpoint.

As easy as it is possible to be left alone though I feel there is just as much room for expansion. Definitely a topic that is is interesting to see what people think.

Sevv · 05-09-2008, 01:02 PM

If they stopped their attention to ffxi, the only positive thing would be maybe less bitching about job fixes since they wouldnt care >.>

Ziero · 05-09-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temagori

I, as well as many, have heard rumors etc.

Really? From where? You mean from those other topics which you already admitted to being years old?

And why is there no "Yes, they will. Not stop making these topics." options in the poll?

Feba · 05-09-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temagori

I, as well as many, have heard rumors etc.

then stop fucking listening to them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temagori

There is more than enough content from the current expansions to keep people occupied for a long time

Not really. "Grinding to max out your character" isn't actually content.

Look at EverQuest-- they're still making expansions for it. UO too I believe.

eticket109 · 05-09-2008, 01:09 PM

Considering the developers have said in numerous interviews that they still have plans for more expansions, yes... I think there will be more expansions.

Temagori · 05-09-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziero

Really? From where? You mean from those other topics which you already admitted to being years old?

Whenever they have spoken about other games in development and the developers were asked questions about it. Don't assume that only the topics that are 4 years old are going to apply to today's rumormill about FFXI.

Plenty of times "rumors" and assumptions from vague responses from SE have resulted in being the truth, even if only in partiality.

And as far as listening to rumors... This isn't neccessarily about listening to them as opposed to questioning them and/or elaborating on the possibilities of said rumors.

Murphie · 05-09-2008, 01:21 PM

Do you have any links to these statements to back up this assertion of yours?

Vague statements like "whenever they have spoken about other games in development" don't count.

Temagori · 05-09-2008, 01:38 PM

Well I am trying to get to them, but it is hard being at work with all of their security. The most recent time I heard of the possibility of FFXI being left to it's devices was when the discussions for the new SE MMO came out.

I know even this is vague, but I don't want to quote anything that is only vague in my memory, since it was just from a quick read over of discussions.

Regardless, though, I don't see the reason to get so snappy about a discussion regarding the future possibilities of a game we love and hate.

Murphie · 05-09-2008, 01:42 PM

Who hates it?

The only reason people are getting "snappy" is because you're claiming something untrue. You got your answer in the first couple of posts. SE is a business. FFXI makes money for them. When FFXI stops making money for them, they will stop making expansions.

Kailea · 05-09-2008, 01:50 PM

FFXI still has the far east, the west/far west and the North and south (Mithra homeland) to explore, so no we are not done yet ;p

North is Gigas homeland
south is Mithra homeland
and the west was mention by a DRG merc (Dragoon homeland?)

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Temagori Dragonic WHM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 185 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 5 Thanked 18x in 14 Posts My Mood:	Re: Do you think they will add any more expansions? That's the reason I proposed this thread Grandmom. I, as well as many, have heard rumors etc. that have stated things that allude to the end of their attention towards FFXI. Yes, it makes money, but that doesn't mean that SE won't leave it as it is and just sit and collect. There is more than enough content from the current expansions to keep people occupied for a long time so it is always a possibility that they could change their focus on FFXI to a maintenance standpoint. As easy as it is possible to be left alone though I feel there is just as much room for expansion. Definitely a topic that is is interesting to see what people think. __________________ Life is all about decisions. It is the decisions you make in life that shape you.

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Sevv Alone Sterling Star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 3,132 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 251 Thanked 295x in 206 Posts My Mood:	Re: Do you think they will add any more expansions? If they stopped their attention to ffxi, the only positive thing would be maybe less bitching about job fixes since they wouldnt care >.> __________________ [FFXI Journal][Pld][War][Nin][Drg][Rng][Brd] http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/xsev/orly.jpg

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Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: Do you think they will add any more expansions? Do you have any links to these statements to back up this assertion of yours? Vague statements like "whenever they have spoken about other games in development" don't count.

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Temagori Dragonic WHM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 185 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 5 Thanked 18x in 14 Posts My Mood:	Re: Do you think they will add any more expansions? Well I am trying to get to them, but it is hard being at work with all of their security. The most recent time I heard of the possibility of FFXI being left to it's devices was when the discussions for the new SE MMO came out. I know even this is vague, but I don't want to quote anything that is only vague in my memory, since it was just from a quick read over of discussions. Regardless, though, I don't see the reason to get so snappy about a discussion regarding the future possibilities of a game we love and hate. __________________ Life is all about decisions. It is the decisions you make in life that shape you.

05-09-2008, 01:42 PM	#14
Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: Do you think they will add any more expansions? Who hates it? The only reason people are getting "snappy" is because you're claiming something untrue. You got your answer in the first couple of posts. SE is a business. FFXI makes money for them. When FFXI stops making money for them, they will stop making expansions.

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Kailea Dragoon Kitty Sterling Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: TX - USA Posts: 3,230 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 154 Thanked 158x in 115 Posts	Re: Do you think they will add any more expansions? FFXI still has the far east, the west/far west and the North and south (Mithra homeland) to explore, so no we are not done yet ;p North is Gigas homeland south is Mithra homeland and the west was mention by a DRG merc (Dragoon homeland?) __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kain (FFIV): I am aware of my actions, but can do nothing about them.

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