FFXI GIL: Key factor in transportation

FFXI is Squaresofts first online MMORPG. Its main platform was PC which surprised many of its fans. The currency system in the entire Final Fantasy franchise has always been Gil. It is a form of gold. The RPG released by Squaresoft was not heavily dependent on currency though. Therefore it was curious to see how FFXI economy would shape. FFXI GIL has been a fairly successful economy due to the easy going population present on the FFXI servers. The unique gameplay and class mechanics used by Squaresoft for FFXI may have had a distinct effect on the economy system. Squaresoft only allowed players to have one character on purchase. Every new character made would strike a fee of 1$. This would limit populations on servers. Players would have to buy all the equipment solely for that character and would be stagnant when it comes to professions and crafts.

FFXI allows players to interchange they’re jobs. This trait would demand players who wish to explore all paths to buy items from other players who have previously had that job. Therefore FFXI GIL would be exchanged more frequently. These mechanics would help keep the economy stable and prevents wastage of armour and weapons.  FFXI GIL would also be given on completion of quests. This would help the player upgrade and advance his character as he progressed through the game. FFXI GIL has also become a victim of online gold farmers throughout its 4 year run. Currently large amounts of FFXI GIL have been sold for a little over 5$. The damage done to games such as these is insurmountable.

FFXI GIL is also a key factor in transportation. FFXI requires players to use means such as airships and ships to traverse from one region in the game to another. These require certain amounts of Gil. Overall opinion of the in-game currency is positive. Many of the players seem to find the games economy stable.