A little while ago, I ran a slightly unusual experiment in the Japanese General Discussion section.
For about 14 consecutive days, I hosted a user-driven content thread where I posted one new job concept per day — under one strict premise:
This is NOT a request for implementation.
It was purely a creative exercise: imagining new jobs without demanding they ever be added to the game.
Here’s how the thread was structured:
Fantasy New Job Production Thread
“The Kyoumi nai ne”【Content: Normal or Hard / Participation Only】
This thread progresses only through:
Impressions (feedback), or
Fantasy new job production posts
Everything else (arguments, nitpicking, baiting, escalation) is not allowed.
Participation Rules (Common)
>No arguing against impressions (including by the thread creator)
>No nitpicking / debate-baiting / personal attacks
>No provoking from the feedback side either
>This is NOT a request thread (no demands or pressure for implementation)
>There are people on the other side of the screen. Please write with respect.
>Please respect other participants’ production posts as much as possible.
Exception:
Only for the thread creator’s own posts, slightly harsher reviews were allowed —
but always within forum rules and moderation standards.
Normal Mode (Feedback Participants)
“Like” only participation is allowed.
If you want to elaborate, writing about:
>What you liked
>What interested you
>Any concerns
is encouraged.
>No baiting or provoking through feedback.
Optional template:
>Favorite:
>Noticed:
>Would like to see:
Hard Mode (Fantasy Job Producers)
Production posts must include ALL of the following:
>Job Name
>Weapon Type
>Role
>Job Concept
>Differentiation from existing jobs
>Origin of the job
>Why the Warrior of Light can learn it now (lore introduction reason)
In addition, the poster must promise:
>No implementation requests or pressure.
(This is the most important rule.)
Show us a fantasy that feels like it exists — yet doesn’t.
Password: Kyoumi nai ne
※ “Kyoumi nai ne” is a Japanese meme phrase often said by Cloud in Final Fantasy VII.
Literally it means “Not interested,” and loosely in English it can feel like “It’s not my problem.”
In this context, it means: We are not interested in whether this will be implemented.
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For about 14 consecutive days, I hosted a user-driven content thread where I posted one new job concept per day — under one strict premise:
This is NOT a request for implementation.
It was purely a creative exercise: imagining new jobs without demanding they ever be added to the game.
Here’s how the thread was structured:
Fantasy New Job Production Thread
“The Kyoumi nai ne”【Content: Normal or Hard / Participation Only】
This thread progresses only through:
Impressions (feedback), or
Fantasy new job production posts
Everything else (arguments, nitpicking, baiting, escalation) is not allowed.
Participation Rules (Common)
>No arguing against impressions (including by the thread creator)
>No nitpicking / debate-baiting / personal attacks
>No provoking from the feedback side either
>This is NOT a request thread (no demands or pressure for implementation)
>There are people on the other side of the screen. Please write with respect.
>Please respect other participants’ production posts as much as possible.
Exception:
Only for the thread creator’s own posts, slightly harsher reviews were allowed —
but always within forum rules and moderation standards.
Normal Mode (Feedback Participants)
“Like” only participation is allowed.
If you want to elaborate, writing about:
>What you liked
>What interested you
>Any concerns
is encouraged.
>No baiting or provoking through feedback.
Optional template:
>Favorite:
>Noticed:
>Would like to see:
Hard Mode (Fantasy Job Producers)
Production posts must include ALL of the following:
>Job Name
>Weapon Type
>Role
>Job Concept
>Differentiation from existing jobs
>Origin of the job
>Why the Warrior of Light can learn it now (lore introduction reason)
In addition, the poster must promise:
>No implementation requests or pressure.
(This is the most important rule.)
Show us a fantasy that feels like it exists — yet doesn’t.
Password: Kyoumi nai ne
※ “Kyoumi nai ne” is a Japanese meme phrase often said by Cloud in Final Fantasy VII.
Literally it means “Not interested,” and loosely in English it can feel like “It’s not my problem.”
In this context, it means: We are not interested in whether this will be implemented.
Continue reading...