"My train of thought is MMORPGs are like a theme park," Yoshida told 4Gamer. According to the game's new director, theme park attractions are like content. You start with the usual basic elements, like a roller coaster and a haunted house. Later on, you'll get to decide on a theme that works, then you add more content and attractions. As an example, Yoshida pointed to Disneyland, which expanded its identity with the introduction of Cinderella's Castle and Toontown.

On the subject of the Final Fantasy XIV theme park, you need to fix the basics first before you add Hyur roller coasters. They must first establish a working economy, which Yoshida describes to be essential to any MMORPG. He's well aware of the game economy's status and that players just aren't motivated enough to keep playing.

Yoshida understands that there is no quick Esunaga to fix all the problems in the game. He is confident, though, that he can improve on matters quarter by quarter and he'll continue to be in touch with the game's community to make that happen.

[via Siliconera]

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