Artifact Armor 4 idea

[Alhanelem]

Not going to have "artifact armor 4." 95-99 would be too close to the last set imo. but who knows.

And if we do, its certainly not going to be called "artifact" because that's already been used. Hopefully some short word will be used so people can stop calling it artifact.

Artifact
Relic
Empyrean
???
Profit?

[Aurara]

I'd say the ones that are useful again are the exception rather than the rule. Compared with current stuff, I mean.

Armadaberk has a use, as does a majority of abj gear...none of it is hard to get either lol.

[Ophannus]

To think AF3+2 is gonna be the best gear at 99 is like thinking Relic gear is the best gear at 75. Some stuff is gonna come along that blows AF3 out of the water 91+.

Also inb4 augmented Homam Cosciales/Monaples/Gambieres with Aug:Haste+2-4

[Tsuneo]

Regardless of how easy or not easy abjuration gear is to get, I would hope that there is more at 99 than using old gear. I feel that whatever event we have at 99 should have better gear than most of our current selection.

[Aurara]

Regardless of how easy or not easy abjuration gear is to get, I would hope that there is more at 99 than using old gear. I feel that whatever event we have at 99 should have better gear than most of our current selection.

But what i just explained to you on aim, armadaberk is still best except for certain scenarios

[Raxiaz]

Oh god no please don't make AF4 (if they make such a thing) require AF3+2...

[Covenant]

I support this idea...even when I posted it multiple times on multiple threads way back when. I even went further with "final weapons" also requiring relic + mythic + empreyean= Ultima weapons.

[Camate]

The development team is currently looking into introducing relic equipment +2 in the form of synergy augments and would love to hear any feedback you have in relation to this system based on the below information.

Random Stats vs. Static Stats
We are planning to consider if synergy system should be used for an upgrade or not based on the community feedbacks from all regions. So for now, please forget about the synergy and let us know if you prefer static stats or random stats.

I will go into the specifics of the plusses and minuses later, but I’m pretty sure it’s along the same lines that you already have in mind.

Strength of the stats: Random > Static
Can obtain item with high stats, but spend time: Static > Random

Regardless of whether the stats attached are random, the whole idea is that it will give job-related enhancements. For example, there won’t be any “Enhances Berserk effect” on white mage relic equipment.

1. Random Stats Approach

・In order to get the best stats, you will have to repeat the process many times
・The amount of time spent and the stats received aren’t necessarily equal
・Have a possibility of getting the item in a shorter amount of time than static stat items
・There will be room to get higher stats than static stat items

2. Static Stats Approach

・In order to get good stats, time must be spent working towards completion
・Depending on the stats, the time needed will be adjusted
・Can predict the time needed to obtain the item
・Won’t be able to add the stats of your dreams since it is static
・Will be able to store your equipment

With all the above in mind, please let us know which system you prefer!

In regards to items not being able to be stored once augmented
We’re currently weighing the following two possibilities:

1. Make it possible to send relic equipment and enhanced relic equipment via delivery system
2. Make the stats static

* This post was updated on Aug. 15th, 2011 at around 5:00 PDT.

[Zaknafein]

Static Stats plz /

[CrystalWeapon]

I second the static option. I'd like to keep on storing them w/o scattering any gear on my mules.