No more "easy" leveling 91-99

[Magnum]

OK, I know i'm probably going to get flamed for this, but, for the last 2-3 years we as players have had it "easy".

"Easy" you say... Think about it, ToAU, spoon fed content, the "3" add-on expansions, just candy with nice stats for either WS or looking good in w/e area you hang out in. Abyssea, a nice easy ride from 75-90, ok Atmas were a pain in the ass, and Shinryu was a nice distraction.

But seriously, players, where have the challenges gone within this game?

I spent months/years doing CoP and Zillart missions, to be confronted by yet more challenges in Sky & Sea, with Abyssea, since its implementation, its been a joke.

What XI needs is a new challenge along the lines of the "old school" content, a challenge, not just an expansion to lolgrind thru, but a "proper" challenge, hard mobs, make us be glad to earn our levels, rather than grind away for 2-3 hrs on easy mode.

Feel free to flame me, but I really enjoy this game, and I miss the old content.

[chrism]

I agree with adding harder content but it shouldn't take months just to get from 90 to 99 when it comes out... sorry dude. Keep the xp as is and add harder content, down the ps2 limitations and lets get more content/ better graphics, voice chat.. all the stuff we all seem to be missing from the game and could use.

[Greatguardian]

People will probably still be able to EXP in any of the Abyssea areas 91-99 just fine. If people can party in La Theine and other Visions zones at 90, they can party in Heroes zones at 99. Mob exp chains also seem to cap out just fine regardless of the player's level.

So no, I highly doubt anything will change the EXP situation 91-99. Endgame? Sure, I'd love a challenge. Some of the same NMs we have at 90 could be decently tough without the benefit of Brews, Temp Items, Abyssites, Cruor buffs, and Atmas. I'm sure this has been part of the plan anyways. That has nothing to do with the thread title though, which is just not going to happen.

[jeffanddane]

Can you please tell me where to get that sig XD!

[Thizzerio]

OK, I know i'm probably going to get flamed for this, but, for the last 2-3 years we as players have had it "easy".

"Easy" you say... Think about it, ToAU, spoon fed content, the "3" add-on expansions, just candy with nice stats for either WS or looking good in w/e area you hang out in. Abyssea, a nice easy ride from 75-90, ok Atmas were a pain in the ass, and Shinryu was a nice distraction.

But seriously, players, where have the challenges gone within this game?

I spent months/years doing CoP and Zillart missions, to be confronted by yet more challenges in Sky & Sea, with Abyssea, since its implementation, its been a joke.

What XI needs is a new challenge along the lines of the "old school" content, a challenge, not just an expansion to lolgrind thru, but a "proper" challenge, hard mobs, make us be glad to earn our levels, rather than grind away for 2-3 hrs on easy mode.

Feel free to flame me, but I really enjoy this game, and I miss the old content.

i agree with you should be different zone and it should go hand in hand with leveling there, slow and rewarding. and highly difficult

[Magnum]

This was never a "lvl up to 99 in Abyssea" thread, it was about adding new content and a challenge to XI. I for one would relish the time spent developing new strategies, etc to get through "hard" content, it would be much more an acomplishment than being "spoon-fed" Abyssea.

[Greatguardian]

This was never a "lvl up to 99 in Abyssea" thread, it was about adding new content and a challenge to XI. I for one would relish the time spent developing new strategies, etc to get through "hard" content, it would be much more an acomplishment than being "spoon-fed" Abyssea.

Content is one thing. Leveling is another. You are not making that distinction in your OP, and your thread title is incredibly misleading.

EXP can and will not change from 91-99 because Abyssea EXP, as it is right now without any adjustments, will be just as viable at 99 as it is at 90. If anything it will be easier. If you want to talk about EXP, it's a moot point and you're just SOL because there is no way to force anyone to level outside Abyssea from 91-99. They will always have that option.

If you want to talk about Content, I highly suggest changing your thread title. You're just going to confuse people.

[Magnum]

Content is one thing. Leveling is another. You are not making that distinction in your OP, and your thread title is incredibly misleading.

EXP can and will not change from 91-99 because Abyssea EXP, as it is right now without any adjustments, will be just as viable at 99 as it is at 90. If anything it will be easier. If you want to talk about EXP, it's a moot point and you're just SOL because there is no way to force anyone to level outside Abyssea from 91-99. They will always have that option.

If you want to talk about Content, I highly suggest changing your thread title. You're just going to confuse people.

You miss my point completely! CHALLENGES within this game, COP/Zillart back in the day took on average 2 years to complete, now WOOSH 75-90 in 3-4 hrs, where is the fun/gratification/pride in that?

[Greatguardian]

You miss my point completely! CHALLENGES within this game, COP/Zillart back in the day took on average 2 years to complete, now WOOSH 75-90 in 3-4 hrs, where is the fun/gratification/pride in that?

Dude. Doesn't matter. This thread is just *asking* to be flamed. Not because people are flamers. But because you intentionally made an OP and thread title that would antagonize people.

*EXP* will not change.

EXP is what is in your thread title.

EXP is what is in your OP.

If you want to talk about Content, edit the title/OP so people don't come in here foaming at the mouth.

Or you're trolling and I'm really, really dumb. Either one is fine, just tell me which

[Nacht]

You miss my point completely! CHALLENGES within this game, COP/Zillart back in the day took on average 2 years to complete, now WOOSH 75-90 in 3-4 hrs, where is the fun/gratification/pride in that?

You're comparing apples and oranges here. Missions and quests vs exp grinding.