Expansion (Seekers of Adoulin) to have PvP content?

[kingfury]

After all these years (9+yrs), I'm still waiting for some good o'l fashioned PvP content to be added to FFXI. Didn't enjoy any of the previous PvP systems due to certain constraints personally, but I purposed my own PvP concept back in 2011, but I'm not sure if it was considered as it's own thread so the Devs could respond and junk. So... Bump!

*Question: Will Seekers of Adoulin bring a new system of PvP content with it's new lands and content?

*My suggestions for PvP(from my old Gyms of Vana'diel thread):

Player vs Player (PvP) Cover(View Larger)

Description: What good would it do to only prove one's self worthy against Npc's and monsters alone when there's an ocean of able-body Player challengers ready and willing to except the invitation? Player vs Player matches cater to all those craving to prove to both friends and enemies alike just how powerful they are in battle.

System Mechanics:
PvP Matches would be made up of 4 game modes called "Versus", "Battle Royal", "Tag Team", and "Brawl", each having 3 optional versions in which these modes can be played including "Standard", "Official", and "Enhanced" (ex. Versus(mode)+Standard(version), Versus+Official, or Versus+Enhanced, etc.). Gym manuals would be found in the middle of PvP game rooms where the current leading member of the participants party would set the Game mode and version option, as well as assign party members to their desired teams to initiate the match. All participating members waiting outside in the Gymnasium lobby would be warped inside the game room upon the start of the match.

PvP Gym Manual (View Larger):



All members warped inside (View Larger):

Unlike other current PvP game systems in FFXI, equipment swapping via the use of the equipment menu and macro's will be allowed without penalty in this system. No EXP will be lost upon being K.O.'d during a match, or losing a PvP match. With 4 modes of game play, and up to 12 ways to enjoy them, there is sure to be a play style that suites the waves of players that would participate. Tokens are the reward for emerging as the victor(s) in a PvP match. Subsequently, the victors from all PvP matches would be recorded and made readily available for inquiry via the "Player Challenges" (the tournament-styled leader boards) Npc positioned in the Gymnasium lobby. Greater rewards await top ranking Players via the "Player Challenges" leader boards such as unique and powerful Gym Medals and items/equipment.

The 4 Modes of Gameplay:
"Versus"- 2 combatants go head to head in battle. The objective of this game mode is to K.O. your opponent 3-4 times (K.O. count dependent on the "Versus* version option* of play"). The Player that achieves this goal 1st will emerge victorious.

Versus Game Mode (View Larger):

"Battle Royal"- 2-6 combatants go head to head in battle. The objective of this game mode is to be the last Player standing. Each player will have a K.O. limit of 3-4 times (K.O. count dependent on the "Battle Royal *version option* of play"). The Player left standing will emerge victorious.

Battle Royal Game Mode (View Larger):

"Tag Team"- Teams consisting of 2-3 Players, select 1 combatant at a time to go head to head in battle. The objective of this game mode is for one tag team to be the 1st to successfully K.O. each of the opposing team members 2-3 times.(K.O. count dependent on the "Tag Team *version option* of play"). The 1st team to achieve this goal will emerge victorious. Although team members cannot directly aid the selected combatant engaged in head to head combat, the team member engaged in battle will be able to "Tag Out" of their current battle at any time allowing another team member to take their place. HP/MP will gradually be restored to any team member that Tags out of battle. Team members that tag out must wait at least 30 seconds before again being able to become a substitute option. If two team members have already been K.O.'d and are awaiting the reset of their 30sec cool down timer and only one member remains fighting, both cool down members will have their timers reset to 0 should that remaining member be K.O.'d and have to begin their 30sec cool down.

Tag Team Game Mode (View Larger):

"Brawl"- Teams consisting of 2-3 Players go head to head in battle. The objective of this game mode is to K.O. each member of the opposing team 3-4 times each (K.O. count dependent on the "Brawl *version option* of play"). The team member(s) left standing will emerge victorious.

Brawl Game mode (View Larger):

The 3 optional versions of the Game Modes:
"Standard"- In Standard versions of play, Players will enter into battle with no special battle benefits or enhancements other than a special instant reraise effect (instant Reraise upon being K.O.'d, and all HP/MP is restored with no weakness). All damage calculation for Melee, Ranged, and Magic attacks present throughout Vana'diel would function as normal in this mode. This is the barest/rawest of all version options. Players choosing this version option should expect quick and fast pace battles, with a myriad of different battle experience levels from opponents. The infamous "One-Shot Kill" will be possible in this mode, so bring you're A game when attempting Game Modes with this version option selected.

"Official"- In Official versions of play, Players will enter into battle with special battle benefits (+10 to all stats, +10 HP/MP regen/refresh, and +2 regain) and...(read more ↓)

...enhancements to HP/MP(All Players will have a set maximum amount of 6k HP at the start of each match, and a set maximum amount of 2k MP), increased durability to both physical and magical dmg(-25%Dmg taken), and a special instant reraise effect (instant Reraise upon being K.O.'d, and all HP/MP is restored with with possible temporary weakness, 1min**, depending on if the Game Mode is set to Tag Team). The benefits from this version option reflect the A.M.A.N.'s wish to "fairly" balance combat between all combatants. This is the most balanced of all game mode version options. Players choosing this version option should expect matches to consist of combatants with well planned battle strategies and extensive battle experience. No Player in this version option will need to fear defeat from "One-Shot kills". Skillchains accompanied with magic bursts, on the other hand, is another thing all together. Plan ahead before entering into a battle with this version option selected.
*Note* All Game Modes that reference "K.O. count dependent on the selected version option" refer to the "Official" and "Enhanced" version options. Due to the higher HP numbers, both version options require the lesser K.O.'s to emerge victorious.

"Enhanced"- In Enhanced versions of play, Players will enter into battle with all the benefits/enhancements from the "Official" version option of play (stat buffs,max HP/MP, dmg resistance, etc.), plus...(read more ↓)

...the allowed use of special temporary battle items/medicenes, and the use of "Gym Medals" (regimen enhancing key items acquired in other Gym Programs) and a special instant reraise effect (instant Reraise upon being K.O.'d, and all HP/MP is restored with with possible temporary weakness, ** 1min**, depending on if the Game Mode is set to Tag Team). This mode allows Players that have acquired powerful Gym Medals to enjoy them with free reign, and to mercilessly unleash their benefits upon other Players. Players choosing this version option should expect matches to consist of exploding damage all around them! With the use of temp. items and Medals, there's no telling what kind of battle you're in for. Acquiring multiple powerful Gym Medals will set players apart in this version option. Be readily prepared!
*Note* All Game Modes that reference "K.O. count dependent on the selected version option" refer to the "Official" and "Enhanced" version options. Due to the higher HP numbers, both version options require the lesser K.O.'s to emerge victorious.

Curbing The Effect of Certain Magic Spells
All magic spells and TP moves during PvP matches that inflict Stun, Petrification, Bind, Silence, Gravity, or Sleep will have a maximum duration of up to 5 seconds. Players will rapidly build resistance after being effected by these types of status effects multiple times until finally becoming immune.

Option to View/Save/and or Email Replays of PvP Matches
In similar fashion to the current in-game "Goblin Footprint" replay cutscene functionality, Gymnasium Npc's positioned directly outside of the training room doors would allow players that have recently participated in a PvP match, or anyone else...(read more ↓)

...if the match is not set to private (the privacy setting of this functionality would be set to "public" as the default. Players setting up PvP matches will be able to quickly toggle this setting before the match began), to select previous matches from a list to either view, save, and or email the match replay. PvP Match replay list would include the names of the participants, the type of PvP game mode, and the victor(s) of the match. Each match replay would be available for viewing for up to 5 minutes after the match ended before being deleted from the list. PlayOnline's messaging system would house all Saved PvP match replay data, which would offer the ability to then email the content elsewhere if desired.

Extra Notes:
Fellow Npc's will be able to accompany players during these PvP matches.

Thanks for giving us another expansion Devs!