A tool exists within the Final Fantasy XIV community designed to assist players in predicting the outcome of chocobo color changes. These resources allow users to input current color and the fruits fed to their companion, then calculates the probabilities of obtaining desired hues. As an example, a player might input their chocobo’s current Desert Yellow color, indicate they intend to feed it X amount of O’Ghomoro Berries, Y amount of Doman Plums, and Z amount of Valfruit, and the system will display the likeliest resulting color based on the game’s color change mechanics.
The value of such calculation aids stems from the somewhat opaque nature of the in-game color changing process. Through trial and error, players have discovered that feeding specific fruits in sequence alters a chocobo’s plumage. Without assistance, achieving a particular shade can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive endeavor. These predictive tools significantly reduce the experimentation required, enabling efficient and accurate color customization. Furthermore, such assistance has fostered a stronger community engagement centered around chocobo breeding and appearance customization.
