Sortie - Owning a tier 4 Prime weapon punishes players

[Xilk]

Urioh doesn't seem to understand a few things.

1. The developers actually have no obligation to respond at all. It *might* be in Squre Enix's best interest to do so, but that is entirely dependent upon the usefulness of the feedback we provide.
2. There is a big difference between having a reasonable complaint and just insulting and trash talking. I have seen none of the former and all of the latter from Urioh.

So yes, deleting insulting posts with absolutely no substance is completely in the developers, admins and players best interest.

Spicy does back up my original point:
If you are going to suddenly up the challenge level without a commensurate reward level, it becomes a punishment and discourages players from playing content.
The mechanics of the fights are part of the problem, but the underlying design issue is the primary concern and hasn't really been addressed.

I think there are a few possible options:
1. Show a noticeable increase in Gallimaufry reward for the NM's who's AI has become more more challenging. I think this is the best solution.

2. Remove the AI changes. This is viable, and suitable to silence complaints, but it also seems a waste of the developers efforts in making challenges and changing the boss's ai.

3. Do nothing an discourage players from continuing the game. Obviously this is the least desirable option from the players perspective.

[Gwydion]

I think there are a few possible options:
1. Show a noticeable increase in Gallimaufry reward for the NM's who's AI has become more more challenging. I think this is the best solution.

My concern with #1 is that even if there is an increase in reward, it doesn't increase collaboration. Some folks will still exclude Stage 4 Prime holders based on the composition of their group. We have to think many months and years into the future with the solution to this problem.

I would recommend that Enraged Bosses are a separate selection when entering Sortie, if someone has a Stage 4 or Stage 5 Weapon. Also, I like the idea of adding 10-50% additional Gallimaufry when a party has 2-6 Stage 4 (or Stage 5!) weapons.

This would have the added effect of subsequent Prime Weapons earning Gallimaufry at a faster rate. In my opinion, this will increase collaboration and improve player retention.