Quote Originally Posted by FrankReynolds View Post
You touch on a lot of interesting points. The first installment of abyssea did sort of suck. Fortunately, there was exp to get there, gil to make, mini quests, and a large amount of new gear. By comparison, VW drop rates suck. Whats more, is that we won't be seeing a level cap increase to 125, so the odds that I will be able to go back and solo the drops I need from the NMs that people are done with are nil. Which means that there is a 99% chance that they are either coming out with far better gear, or they are planning on changing the whole thing.

In the case of relic holders, they can feel pissed that they had to continue to work on them to keep them relevant. I don't feel like keeping your relic relevant should be nearly as hard as building it ws in the first place, but thats another topic. when most people built them, it was a safe bet that they were going to be the best weapon around for a very long time (and they were for the most part). In the case of VW, there are actually pretty good odds that you could start now trying to get a toci's harness, and have something better come out before you ever get it. We know that they have new nyzul, legion, etc. Do you think all those events will just drop magic spells, and metal plates?

As for the crafters.... really? the crafters? SE could have made the NM's drop abjurations or something, ask them why they didn't.


Oh, and saying things like "your words represent only yourself" works both ways. In this case, most people probably disagree with you. I doubt its because they are lazy or impatient. There are far more gratifying games to play for that sort of person.
I appreciate the fact that you took time to at least consider what I said, regardless of if you agree. First the most important thing I want to say is I am well aware I speak only for myself in my posts. What I seek from the last few posts I made to this thread is to inform, and at best persuade. Any argument is two sides attempting to provide evidence to convince either the opposing view point or a third party to agree with their own side. As I stated in my last post, I have said all I can at this time, anything more is repeating. All I can do now is let the viewer whomever that may be make a decision for themselves.

As for what I said in regards to a half complete system, we have absolutely no idea what is going to come, theories spread from x5 atmacite at lvl 25 each, to new brews from VW npcs. Its very hard to assume anything for this system and as stated in the "Tanaka returns" thread, making assumptions on what the DEVs are planning is unwise and it only leads to unneeded tension between DEV and player. Before we seek alterations to an event outside glitching and availability errors the least the players can do is wait for completed content. Much like Abyssea.

In terms of outdating/relevancy, the team stated they wish to continue to allow side grades much like in the days of 75, I believe this is what will come from new areas. Pieces of comparable stats with minor alteration allowing for players to pick and choose which events they like best for the gear they want. Now that we are 99, the only place for gear to go is to the side, without outright out dating current events. (In other words if Nyzul/Legion drops all gear that is better then Voidwatch whats the point of keeping Voidwatch updated)

As for crafters, while it may not seem to be so relevant also consider many of the players of the 75 days have left, and RMT is all but erased. Many of the staples of the game require crafting (food, ammo, meds) without continued modivation to level crafts for new players or for old players to maintain them many of these items will begin to disappear from the auction house. Also, those crafts not specializing in consumables need some items of value as well, the fact they gave new synths to crafters would be overshadowed if they were all suddenly undesirable. Granted, I will acknowledge the crafting argument is weak but, how would you feel if your big cash cow became, nothing more then a burger on the dollar menu?

Again, I do appreciate that you took the time to at least consider what I've said. Thank You.