Wikkid – FFXIV

I like this blog post.  I too don’t want the game to become too casual like Wow and it’s clones.  FFXI is the best MMO I’ve played because it is hard.  I get bored of the easy stuff too fast and eventually stop playing.  It is very rewarding to complete a hard mission or finally get that Davoi key.

SE does want to make money and will try to appeal to a larger audience.  To do that they will have to make the game more casual.  I just hope they don’t go too far.

http://keelut.blogspot.com/2009/07/ffxiv.html

This job posting is on the SE site looking for GMs and game testers.  Could the Beta be coming in the fall?!

GAME MASTER (English & French or English & German language)

Coordinates with:
European Customer Services Manager
European Customer Service Supervisor
GM Supervisor

Main Responsibilities of Role:
- Answer community incidents via in-game tools and e-mail
- Forward technical incidents to Information Centre Team
- Handle and manage the population:
- Solve various disputes and monitor inappropriate behaviour between users
- Follow official and non-official websites and forums to stay informed about the community

Skills required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & French or English & German
- Previous experience in Online / Web activities
- Strong motivation & high level of commitment
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Fluent in English
- Flexibility with working hours
- Passion for playing MMORPGs

Advantageous Proficiencies
- MMORPG working experience is preferred but not essential
- Customer Service working experience is also preferred
- Knowledge of online community forums
- Knowledge of other European languages
- Proficiency with MS Office tools

Location: Central London
Reports to: GM Supervisor
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Mid-September.

From: http://www.square-enix.com/eu/en/jobs/

UPDATE: Here is Zam’s analysis on this rumour.

http://ffxiv.zam.com/wiki/Speculation_Analysis_(FFXIV)

Some key notes:

- The Tokyo Game Show is set to take place from September 24-27, which will likely be the stage for Square Enix’s next big reveal about the game. Having a beta take place before then would be like putting the cart before the horse.

- In an interview printed within Dengeki magazine, Hiromichi Tanaka appears to agree with the interviewer’s suggested timeline of a 2010 beta leading into the official release, but can neither confirm nor deny its veracity.

Via http://ffxiv.zam.com/

E3 2009 FFXIV Trailer

E3 2005 Rapture Tech Demo