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Letter from the Producer, I (1/21/2010)

Caution Concerning Use of Third Party Programs or Tools

From The Lodestone:

As indicated in the Prohibited Activities in Final Fantasy XIV, use of third party programs or tools in FINAL FANTASY XIV is strictly prohibited, as they damage game balance and allow users to gain an unfair advantage over other players.

We have determined that a number of players are utilizing third party programs or tools. If you are found to have used such programs, your service account could face disciplinary measures. Additionally, there have been cases of malicious software being embedded in such programs, and users of such programs put themselves at risk of losing control of their character in-game, acquiring viruses, having personal information stolen, having their account compromised, and being the recipient of any number of harmful activities.

We would like all users to be able to play in a secure environment, and ask for your aid in adhering to our policies.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Yoshida Gets It - And We May Get Our Auction House

From ZAM:

Naoki Yoshida, the new producer and director for Final Fantasy XIV, is not used to having his face in the media.  However, Square Enix has brought him in to save their latest MMO, and Yoshida is anxious to connect with the players and bring them what they want.  In an interview with Famitsu this week, he detailed the problems FFXIV has faced, and how he will work to repair them -- with the help of the player base.

A New Year and FINAL FANTASY XIV Player's Poll the First (1/1/2011)

FFXIV's new producer/director Naoki Yoshida addresses the players and invites them to please participate in the poll at the Lodestone...