[Suggestion] Final Fantasy XI - EXP System

[Luvbunny]

I don't understand why people complaint so much... the game now is FULL of OPTIONS on how you want to get your xp and level up.

1. You can do the old fashion way and get boost via GoV and FoV, all the way to 99 via various old school camping ground and most of them are EMPTY - you can even grab a bunch of people who are doing WS trials as well in the process. Either 6 people old school hardcore or alliance style, OPTIONS are everywhere. Heck you can even have your alt leech this way too, more money for SE, makes the game easier for you.

2. You can do it via abyssea burn, the preferred method for everyone nowadays.

3. You can do it via walk of echoes and campaign, strictly for lvl 75 and above to get good exp reward. Not main source for exp since you get other things with this style.

4. You can do it via Voidwatch, strictly for level 90s and above and a good way to get merits, each battle give you around 20k exp for 8 merits or so if you pop it 4 times per run.

That's at least the FOUR possible ways to gain xp with one being the most popular but that does not meant there is no other way. Don't be a sheep, start taking charge and go venture and figure out new options.

[Saefinn]

I don't understand why people complaint so much... the game now is FULL of OPTIONS on how you want to get your xp and level up.

1. You can do the old fashion way and get boost via GoV and FoV, all the way to 99 via various old school camping ground and most of them are EMPTY - you can even grab a bunch of people who are doing WS trials as well in the process. Either 6 people old school hardcore or alliance style, OPTIONS are everywhere. Heck you can even have your alt leech this way too, more money for SE, makes the game easier for you.

2. You can do it via abyssea burn, the preferred method for everyone nowadays.

3. You can do it via walk of echoes and campaign, strictly for lvl 75 and above to get good exp reward. Not main source for exp since you get other things with this style.

4. You can do it via Voidwatch, strictly for level 90s and above and a good way to get merits, each battle give you around 20k exp for 8 merits or so.

That's at least the FOUR possible ways to gain xp with one being the most popular but that does not meant there is no other way. Don't be a sheep, start taking charge and go venture and figure out new options.

I quite like the idea of exploring new camps and do try and do it. BB aren't quite like old exp parties (I mean aside from the obvious exp boost), particularly with main camps - I 6 manned with a few Japanese people in Crawler's nest, but I think the main difference between old exp and BB is that BB is relying on exp from pages whereas old parties relied on exp from monsters. So in a BB it's more rewarding to get a quick kill from an EP mob rather than take on an IT mob. For higher levels like 90+ I'm sure the higher exp mobs are tougher to take down and require more teamwork.

If you've got any camp recommendations, I'd be interested in hearing them and wouldn't mind a change of scene. I've still got to get some jobs to 95, plus when I can get off my backside, I'll need to do LB10 and then get everything I play to 99.

However, I think all the old camps would need is for SE to give a larger exp boost and a boost to CP/AN/IS so it can be explored as another option (plus with the extra CP/AN/IS more can be spent on gear or be used to generate gil, useful for newbies/returning players taking this option). Giving a larger exp boost would hardly be over powered...given the other choices give superior exp. In theory it shouldn't be a big fix.

[Luvbunny]

If you've got any camp recommendations, I'd be interested in hearing them and wouldn't mind a change of scene. I've still got to get some jobs to 95, plus when I can get off my backside, I'll need to do LB10 and then get everything I play to 99.

However, I think all the old camps would need is for SE to give a larger exp boost and a boost to CP/AN/IS so it can be explored as another option (plus with the extra CP/AN/IS more can be spent on gear or be used to generate gil, useful for newbies/returning players taking this option). Giving a larger exp boost would hardly be over powered...given the other choices give superior exp. In theory it shouldn't be a big fix.

You can still do old school 6 people party via GoV, for example Boyahda Tree is good for lvl 50s-60s, old school party will kill slower but you get 400-600 xp per chain, so around 5-6 mobs per 10 mnts/book for a total net of 5-6k xp max, 36k per hour. Definitely not the best options, alliance style would get you 3k exp every 3-5 mnts and gives you slight boost. The good thing about GoV is you can pretty much do it solo or less than 6 ppl group - but the higher level books will need a solid group who doesn't afk.

Another example is Crawler Nest party where people are stuck with book 1, when they can keep going and do book 2, 3, 4 and stay there till 70s. Most people are lazy and would just follow the herd, they don't bother trying new things but may follow example if someone show them the way.

Try Boyahda, Kuftal, Gustav, Zeruhm Mines, Crawler Nest, King Ranperre Tomb - higher number books may require more teamworks. What is so nice about the GoV is the skill ups, no need for buying 100k skill ups food. Also can grab people who are doing magian trials (Boyahda is prime example) depending on what mob you are fighting - great for others who is breaking WS trials as well. A simple shout for skill ups, magian trials, Ws trials party may get you a good 4-8 people. And don't forget the brown treasure casket too - some ppl want that as well.

As for Campaign, you do get good xp/allied notes when you turn in your tag 2-4 times in long campaign battle that stretch over 15 mnts. Not as good as abyssea but your main goal is allied notes anyway and rank up. A good 6 people party means you can kill more mobs for more xp/an.