The Blackjack - IS IT WORTH IT? | FFXIV Mount (Patch 6.3)

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The Blackjack has been added in the Patch 6.3 update. Is it a good purchase, or will you have buyer's remorse? Let's talk about it!
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[@TheKingGrimlock]

How it doesn’t have the FF6 World Theme/Setzer’s Theme/The Blackjacks Theme is crazy to me. I love it still.

[@princessofthecape2078]

Yeah, was really disappointed by this. Would it have been THAT hard to include what amounts to a 45 second loop of a song?

[@stylishpancake5173]

I'm more than a bit late to this thread but yeah. I don't get it, it's not like they don't own the license and have a ton of other FF6 things in 14, they could have used the blackjack song or Searching for Friends from the airship in the second half of the game too.

[@zefyrisd69]

The fact that you cannot see the players at all is a big turn off for me

[@zertonium]

I understand. I also find it disappointing.

[@IRedpunk]

Same, too expensive in mgp even if I have it. I’d rather save it for future good shit

[@Puffytosser]

Agree. They should’ve had mini versions of characters in the basket part

[@CodinskiSchwartzando]

I have the Regalia for 4-player travel. This is virtually worthless to me.

[@mastrtonberry2]

That's how I feel about the Lunar Whale after I purchased it.

[@Karloss00]

It should've at least had the Blackjack theme from FFVI at 4 million.

[@lilkittygirl]

Setzer's theme you mean?

[@Karloss00]

@@lilkittygirl I guess, just every youtube video calls the song "Blackjack" so either title.

[@akiro9635]

ugh was hoping for searching for friends theme from FF6 for this mount

[@codybrown6330]

The instant I have enough MPG and buy the thing is the same instant where they announce a bunch of new MGP rewards. It happened when I finally bought the Sabotender and this monster came out.

[@samurottman6832]

Yes it does hit that ff6 nostalgia bone for me

[@jamesbiggs8397]

As someone on the Free Trial, the Endwalker mount theme sounds like a nice change of pace from the ARR or Hevansward/Stormblood generic themes. Sounds good to me!

[@kencasteel1428]

I was maxed on mgp for some time, was looking for something to dump mgp on. Now I can fashion report again and actually get rewards for it

[@zertonium]

Same for me, too. ;)

[@lilkittygirl]

I'm really disappointed they don't have Setzer's music playing on this, that's so sad.

[@chibbiChibb]

it makes my Mount number go up, its worth it :3 Am I ever gonna use it, nah, never.

[@roksoulja84]

Im surprised they didnt add the ff6 airship song like they did with the magi-tek mount… ff6 blackjack theme was pretty awesome tbh

[@stylishpancake5173]

Yeah I don't understand how Searching for Friends or Blackjack are not on this. Also, since I have seen the Omega Level Checker mount, where it shows a mini version of the 'rider' on it's screen flying around, it got me thinking of how if the ship is slightly miniaturized anyway, they should have made the basket a bit more detailed, and stuck the player at the helm of the ship in a like 1/10 size version

[@ivvy1221]

Thanks!

[@kitsune-kun7395]

sad that we wont get the blackjack riding theme for the mount...

[@RickiTikkiTavi]

Remember when Yoshi P said before the Blackjack showed up that they wouldn't go crazy on MGP prizes, and that Fenrir at 1 million would be about the max? Can't wait for the eventual 8 million MGP mount!

[@RicardoSantos-oz3uj]

Lesson to learn. Yoshi P changes his mind very often.

[@terrenceteo6513]

The only mount that would be worth 8 million is FF9's Invincible with the FUNCTIONAL eye to insta-gib eikons and mobs.

[@willw1991]

@@terrenceteo6513 I agree completely, this would definitely be worth it!

[@ol-Daddy-doodoo]

Being one of the few multiseat mounts available in game without having to spend real money, ya i think it is worth it.

[@reshypoo9447]

Wouldn't grind for it, but you've got the MGP and nothing else you want, might as well. Personally I'm struggling for things to dump MGP on, almost capped. Don't grind the gold saucer by any means, just the weekly fashion report and jumbo cactpot. Adds up I guess. Thinking about it, selling spare TT Cards is probably where it all comes from.

[@SuperJamesDragon]

But what about... _prestige_ ?

[@zertonium]

You know what? You're right. I suppose I neglected to add "Prestige" to the "Pros" section. Good catch. ;)

[@laurakane2252]

I starting saving for it but the second I had enough I wasn't sure. I still don't have the cactus mount so now I'm saving for both lol I don't really care for either tbh but gotta buy something. Both are too big imo and the Blackjack should be open! Up to 5.4 million! Almost there.

[@Tinandel]

FF6 is my favorite FF and arguably my favorite game of all time - it’s not objectively that GOOD but the nostalgia for it is incredibly strong for me. That being said, yeah, they didn’t seem to put much effort into this mount. I wouldn’t try for it.

[@ojosama]

I mean what else are you going to spend your MGP on? It's nice they added another huge MGP sink in the game.

[@Overdoseplus]

Another plus, even its a downscaled Blackjack... its still damn hueg.

[@kirinkappa5662]

Yes.

[@TherronKeen]

4 seater that doesn't cost real-life cash? *GIMME*

[@canadiancanucklehead8310]

If i was more into farming mgp, maybe. Looks nice and I enjoy mounts like that. But I barely do mgp at all :P

[@zertonium]

That's fair. It definitely takes quite a bit of time to get 4 mill mgp.

[@GetterRay]

Call me when the add the Strahl to the game

[@willw1991]

Oh mam, that would be sick! I'd love to have the Strahl!

[@braynruiz7186]

ive had 22 million mgp run thru my hands this is but a drop in the bucket

[@djosmi5083]

Even as an FF6 fan... it's not because of the generic mount theme. They could've easily made a remaster of "Airship Blackjack" or "Searching for Friends". Even the original FF6 ost would've been good...

[@edgarlarios4718]

It's a 4 seater mount without having to pay for one with real money off the shop. I'm in.

[@zertonium]

You know, I hadn't considered that. I keep forgetting that the Regalia was a limited time thing. From that perspective, it IS nice to have a non-paid option.

[@jijonbreaker]

@@zertonium But The Shoe from E4S.

[@zertonium]

@@jijonbreaker True, the Skyslipper IS also a thing, although I personally overlook it because it comes from Savage content (which admittedly does get easier with time). The Regalia and the Blackjack are what I consider to be far more accessible, as they have a much lower skill requirement.

[@jijonbreaker]

@@zertonium While that is true, E4S was 5 tiers ago. It's really easily unsyncable now.

[@RicardoSantos-oz3uj]

Considering the amount of time to get the MGP without cheating. The one in the shop is cheaper. Plus you get to see the characters.

[@kglistless]

The fact that it doesn't have the Blackjack theme is criminal. I'm so glad I'm not saving for this anymore.

[@Saieden]

It's the only 4 seater that can be earned in game, I'll take it. Just one fashion report away (with event and vip buff)!

[@zertonium]

To be fair, there are 2 other (non cash shop) 4 seaters in the game: The Cerberus and the Skyslipper. I keep forgetting about them, but they are indeed still there.

[@znea1]

@@zertonium Think it's the only 4 seater for free to players though, that's gotta count for something, right?

[@zertonium]

@@znea1 Heh, fair enough. I think you're right about that one.

[@stuffandwhatnot4401]

If you've got that kind of MGP lying around then you've likely already bought everything else you might want. Worth it? I think the question is... why not.

[@zertonium]

In that situation? Definitely.

[@BadV00d00z]

Pro: I had max mgp when I bought it and have it and maxed out mgp again. This make it rain campaign is patiently putting me close to max again right before dawntrail

[@loomingdeath1758]

Not really I have allot of multiseat mounts.... this is one of those ill grind some day in future for now i have the regalia

[@zertonium]

Even though I have both now, I still like the Regalia more. Although, I feel like I might be in the minority on that one. ;)

[@loomingdeath1758]

@@zertonium I dont get the hate of the regalia. I seen people say its outta place but really How much of ff14 screams scifi fantasy?

[@Isteak80]

Now if it played the Blackjack theme from FF6...

[@tobaccojacko]

they should have had ff6 music atleast.

[@DeletedUser57346]

got nothing else to spend my capped mgp on

[@JaIcKon]

Still wishing for a massive addition to the Gold Saucer in future releases, more new floors, games etc. Poker would be a fun add, but I guess that's never happening. Like so much other stuff I can imagine would be absolutely changing ffxiv in a positive way.

[@batrastered]

I was up to 7 million MGP before this patch... so WTF else was I gonna do with it?

[@TheLMBLucas]

Not worth it at all unless you are a collector. It's not a fun mount and there are others for 4 people, including the Regalia which has its own music and animations

[@irogt]

I'll be your friend. 😂. Doesn't feel worth it to me though.

[@magicman25103]

i was super hyped for this until finding out it plays the standard mount music, which is hugely disappointing.

[@zirilan3398]

Hey, at least we got more than just a single new item in the Saucer. So far the big Updates for the Saucer where 3 items. 3, just 3. I will get the mount once I reach the 4mil because I got nothing else left to get from the Saucer.

[@zertonium]

You're not wrong. XD

[@zirilan3398]

@@zertonium I wish I where

[@zertonium]

@@zirilan3398 To be honest? Me, too. I was really hoping to see more rewards added, as well.

[@zirilan3398]

@@zertonium I actually need to correct myself. We also got a new Leap of Faith. Completly forgot that exists

[@zertonium]

@@zirilan3398 True.

[@chabon31]

Im a mega fan of ff6 ...but no blackjack music or searching for friends? = No buy Also it would be cool if you could see the characters miniaturized on the main deck (it is possible , the jellyfish from the omicron tribe proves it)

[@RicardoSantos-oz3uj]

Yes, but that would take work. And Square prefer the lazy route. Not even searching for friends on the ship.

[@Doc-Mayhem]

If it were the high wind or a flying garden hec yeah but yeah meh

[@Sephiroth517]

Well, the mandatory chocobo fills all your basic needs, so... technically... no other mount is "worth it" ^^ but if you want to have it, then have it.

[@RicardoSantos-oz3uj]

A pity is MGP instead of GIL.

[@Toffeehammer]

Nah, I'll save my MGP for when/if the FFXV car comes back. I was only a poor sprout last time.

[@youtubuzr]

It is a 4 player mount, so yah.

[@Jojo-yy6kl]

HE-HE-HELL NAW

[@KGhaleon]

It's not worth it, but if you've got spare MGP you may as well grab it. It's big and ugly and the only positive is you can have multiple people ride it. No Blackjack theme.

[@alittlebirdi]

Doesn't play Searching For Friends? Not worth.

[@zertonium]

You right. Completely missed opportunity. :)

[@magicman25103]

if it were to play anything it'd either be the airship blackjack theme, or setzer's theme. searching for friends is the theme for the Falcon airship

[@alittlebirdi]

@@magicman25103 You're right but I don't care lol

[@Harem__King]

It is an air ship thou

[@KingKikikoi]

Cannot be more underwhelming lol got 8mill mgp and cba to get it

[@cattysplat]

Yes if you got the MGP. No if you don't. Simples.

[@Adrian_23]

Is it worth it? Nah i’ll take my mgp, flip it and reverse it 😂

[@Duskaria]

It's free, why would it not be worth it

[@Sothros]

I wouldnt buy this mount even if it only cost 1 mil. Its ugly, has no special music, no special Animations. There is literally nothing special about it. D+mbest putchase you can make.

[@Dartania]

Yes.