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... Really SE?
 Ragnarok.Kongming
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By Ragnarok.Kongming 2012-05-28 18:39:53
I know the principle of racial exclusion in of itself, over what the product of it is, is the most prominent aspect for this topic of discussion, but I have to say that the number of people who are completely basing their complaint on the notion of not being eligible for free *** (or the ability to buy item lottery tickets - however it works) is pretty astonishing (these people aren't exclusive to the forum, so I'm not singling anyone out). The irony is indeed overwhelming.
Expected: Why should certain people get the hardest to obtain items for real money? No one should be able to just buy them.
Actual: Why should certain people get the hardest to obtain items for real money? Everyone should be able to just buy them.
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2012-05-28 18:40:07
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2012-05-28 18:41:03
You're welcome.
/Ka-son
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By Odin.Eikechi 2012-05-28 19:18:34
I would buy a ticket irl if it was super cheap lol just for funs. Random mythic coupon would be dope lol.
Fenrir.Sylow
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2012-05-28 19:19:49
I would too, my PUP doesn't even have a weapon to use at all, currently ._.;
Ragnarok.Anye
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By Ragnarok.Anye 2012-05-28 19:20:36
Guys, c'mon. On-topic discussion.
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By Odin.Eikechi 2012-05-28 19:34:22
I would too, my PUP doesn't even have a weapon to use at all, currently ._.;
Funny cuz if I win bonanza I would get KKK or Ryunohige. It's a toss up between those two but pup is a heavy favorite as far as I'm concerned.
Fenrir.Sylow
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2012-05-28 19:37:44
I would too, my PUP doesn't even have a weapon to use at all, currently ._.;
Funny cuz if I win bonanza I would get KKK or Ryunohige. It's a toss up between those two but pup is a heavy favorite as far as I'm concerned.
I would get PUP if I won a prize because I don't think I'd actually MAKE a mythic for Puppetmaster, but it would certainly be something I wouldn't mind having if it would just show up in my inventory.
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2012-05-28 19:54:12
I would waste it on a Tizona, like a boss. I've always wanted one, and it's a dope *** sword.
Fenrir.Camiie
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By Fenrir.Camiie 2012-05-28 20:05:06
Quote: to slap the faces of some of your most diehard fans (those who spend months and months and countless hours working for the weapon themselves) with just giving these out like the wheel fell off a melon cart...
I don't see an issue with there being a contest/raffle whatever with fabulous prizes that one would normally have to work for. That's kind of the point. Is it a slap in the face to their hardworking, paying customers if a car company gives away a car on a game show or in a contest? Of course not.
The region exclusivity does bother me though, and it would even if it were only available in my region. Of course, this is how SE rolls and we really shouldn't be surprised or too upset. We know who we're dealing with and yet we continue to deal with them.
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By Lakshmi.Sparthosx 2012-05-28 20:08:09
SE should be holding a Ballista tourney or a hardcore trivia contest for amazing loot instead of yet another lottery.
What's with these devs and gambling anyway? I feel like the team has a gambling problem or something.
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By Odin.Eikechi 2012-05-28 20:09:46
Why is there really such a big deal about region exclusivity anyways? It would take a lot for SE to dump money on 2 seperate vanafests or 3 (1 for EU players). That cost has to be outweighed by what they project ticket sales/merch sales would be for that kind of event. Let's face it, I think that sort of convention has a bigger draw in Japan, than anywhere in Europe or in the USA. Especially if it was limited to Final Fantasy 11/14 only. Most anime conventions are anime/comics/art/videogames so at least they have broader audiences. I don't think vanafest is anything but FF. Not sure, never been to one personally, just an assumption.
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2012-05-28 20:14:09
couldnt care less about the vanafest itself, I can get whatever info they give out from the stream/coverage online and can get better food elsewhere. what concerns me is the exclusive lottery that seems to have at least DECENT chances of garnering a piece of at least quasi-good gear. they dont have to region lock that.
Also the fact that relics and mythics are possibilities. The emps can stay, theyre trivial.
Arent there supposed to be two regular Mog Bonanzas there too? Nomad Bonanzas or some ***.
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By Bahamut.Wolfjorg 2012-05-28 20:34:41
SE just showing favortisim is all.
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By Ramuh.Kailana 2012-05-28 20:36:12
Is this why we didn't get a mog bonanza this year? :/ Up yours, SE.
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By Cerberus.Senkyuutai 2012-05-28 20:39:17
Is this why we didn't get a mog bonanza this year? :/ Up yours, SE. Given what happens with the forum contests, I think the problem isn't really favoritism, it's more based on laws.
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By Ramuh.Kailana 2012-05-28 20:40:48
We had bonanzas for years in-game. I'm sure the majority of winners are JP or something because *insert conspiracy here* but yeah, I enjoyed those.
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By Cerberus.Senkyuutai 2012-05-28 20:47:38
Actually a few French got rank one. I know of two, one picked Mandau100M and bought his way up to Mandau (very first Bonanza), second picked Ninurta's sash, was back when Abyssea came out.
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By Odin.Eikechi 2012-05-28 20:49:00
I know a T1 prize winner. He picked an Excal. True story >_<
Fenrir.Sylow
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2012-05-28 20:52:16
Cerberus.Senkyuutai said: »Is this why we didn't get a mog bonanza this year? :/ Up yours, SE. Given what happens with the forum contests, I think the problem isn't really favoritism, it's more based on laws.
This is true, contest laws are horrible.
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By Cerberus.Senkyuutai 2012-05-28 20:56:54
They really are, and judging by the fact that we didn't get any Bonanza since 1952, I would think that they started to follow laws IG too.
Forever a Gaijin.
Fenrir.Sylow
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2012-05-28 21:06:44
If the EU had unified contest laws, you'd probably get stuff over there.
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By Lakshmi.Kolvar 2012-05-28 21:21:26
Cerberus.Senkyuutai said: »Self-centered typical arrogant americans.
There is a huge difference between flying over a *** ocean for a FFXI IRL meeting and traveling inside your own country.
Seriously, get real guys. You cry about JP only things, we cry about JP and NA only things. Whoa that hurt. D:
news flash, only americans are self centered and arrogant
Truthfully, I wish they wouldn't do anything for uber items at fanfest. I myself, live in middle of the US and have no means to get to a fanfest, nor would I pay anymore real money for this game then I have. This is a horribly stupid move on SEs part, I am hoping they rethink this move.
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By Fenrir.Mtmoogle 2012-05-28 22:09:46
I just learned that fanfest/vanafest (w/e it is) was held in Orlando which was only 45mins away from me and i still don't care... I just don't care because it is just a game. I still don't even know what goes on at one of these fests
Fenrir.Minjo
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By Fenrir.Minjo 2012-05-28 22:11:04
I just learned that fanfest/vanafest (w/e it is) was held in Orlando which was only 45mins away from me and i still don't care... I just don't care because it is just a game. I still don't even know what goes on at one of these fests
Wait, what? When did this happen?
Fenrir.Sylow
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By Fenrir.Sylow 2012-05-28 22:16:19
I just learned that fanfest/vanafest (w/e it is) was held in Orlando which was only 45mins away from me and i still don't care... I just don't care because it is just a game. I still don't even know what goes on at one of these fests
Wait, what? When did this happen?
Pretty sure they were all in California o_O
The one I went to was 2006 in Santa Monica.
2007 was Anaheim, CA (Disneyland) and 2008 was Hollywood.
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By Fenrir.Minjo 2012-05-28 22:16:56
I feel like I would have known if Fanfest was down the street.
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By Fenrir.Mtmoogle 2012-05-28 22:17:34
Ah i read that wrong. Orlando was just an example but my point still stands x.x
Sylph.Kimble
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By Sylph.Kimble 2012-05-28 22:41:20
Its always been in So cal cause SE American HQ is in the area. I think Santa Monica?
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By Quetzalcoatl.Supahkronic 2012-05-29 00:15:16
Quote: Its always been in So cal cause SE American HQ is in the area. I think Santa Monica?
El Cajon I believe... which is more towards San Diego
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/23724-Vana-diel-Festa-in-Japan-10th-anniversary-special-event-Random-Deal
Now granted I'm sure the probability of getting a RW, MW, or EW kupons are most likely going to be minimal... still to slap the faces of some of your most diehard fans (those who spend months and months and countless hours working for the weapon themselves) with just giving these out like the wheel fell off a melon cart...
I don't even currently have the means to acquire any of these items, legitimately, beside 85-90 empy's that I'm currently working on; and even I find this downright disheartening. Especially since only a purposely selected portion of the player base will have access to the chance.
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