Was Ambuscade too popular?

[zataz]

It isn't really about historical soloing versus the situation today.

It is about Ambuscade specifically. It allows solo entry. But it brackets the solo entry in the same zone as group entry. So the solo person gets hated on, they are made to feel guilty and unhappy when they tackle low-mid range mode, and take 25 mins to win.

The point is that allowing solo entry, should go alongside an entry system that doesn't create tension in the playerbase, or make people feel guilty for choosing that option. Solo entry is a legit option, offered by the game. But if you take it, you are made to feel bad.

Also, the multiple NMs / catastrophic attacks factor, is not solo friendly at all, and yet is designated as the solo option this month.

So it is really not about the past versus today, but the current content. I am not doing Ambuscade at all, because I don't agree with my points being ninjad every month. Maybe I have enough stress in my life already, without worrying about my points vanishing.

It would be far better if the Ambuscade entrances were multiple BCNM areas, and I would suggest putting a type of "Microcosmic Orb" / "Macrocosmic Orb" situation where there is specific BCNM zones for solo/duo Ambuscade, against single NMs, with low-end difficulty and low-end rewards. And a higher level pop, in different BCNM zones, for parties of 3 to 6 players, with multiple NMs, higher levels of rewards and difficulty.

We all want to see players enjoying the game and being happy. Nobody should be made to feel unhappy or feel guilty, just because they choose to solo a battle slowly, for whatever reason. Splitting the 1-2 / 3-6 player groups into separate Ambuscade entrances, would stop this tension and allow people to be happy playing the game in the manner that best suits them.

bah u people solo lol make it so trust cant be used then u will solo >.>

[Castanica]

The first ambuscade was rewarding and fun, I was doing runs on my undergeared mule char and making decent progress solo.
The second ambuscade was really dang annoying, I struggled to do the minimum I could and I had to group or put a lot of effort in.
The 3rd ambuscade? I haven't even bothered, way to make good content and ruin it.

bah u people solo lol make it so trust cant be used then u will solo >.>

You seem to be confusing the term solo with a badge of honor. Solo means without any other living players in your party, it's not a measurement of your epeen.

[Olor]

Thanks Stompa! I always enjoy your posts - your positive attitude really shines through. Makes me want to make a 75 lock/99 lock character on your server and play sometime ^^

[Stompa]

Thanks Stompa! I always enjoy your posts - your positive attitude really shines through. Makes me want to make a 75 lock/99 lock character on your server and play sometime ^^

Thanks for your kind words.

To be honest, playing my level 99 character in level 99 gear is my favourite option. Its crazy I know. Level 99 player in level 99 gear, wow that is so bizarre!

The level 75 lock is popular with many players too, but it is a bit too restrictive for me.

I can't tell you how happy I am when I use my level 80~99 gear, my level 99 OA 2~4x Magian weapon, gears from Meebles etc. I find that with a couple of Trusts, and this level 80~99 gear, Abyssea is still a fun place to be, with no accuracy issues or queueing!

I get laughed at of course, but I think that making people laugh is a very noble thing to do.

[OmnysValefor]

Amchuchu for the bird lady, Cunnast, Gestalt and Angrboda (golem)
Gessho for Vidala (Vidala does nuke but the nukes don't hurt at all)

If you go as blu, make sure to use Saline Coat for pretty much all of those NMs (vidala really doesn't hurt). If you have /run sub, that's also very useful for keeping resist against the proper element for whichever fight.

Also, Asura is famous because of reddit. Head over the ffxi sub {Over there} and ask for some help.

[Olor]

Thanks for the advice folks. I do really appreciate it.

[scaevola]

The Ambuscade demon fight isn't bad, but it certainly reminded me that Dread Spikes, when used by monsters, could maybe use a nerf.

[Olor]

Jile nailed it. I don't find BST pleasurable to play anymore.

[Jin_Uzuki]

I don't get it. You can still self-sc (Which makes it desirable for CP party, as well Escha NM) and as far I know (Haven't done it in month since I got my August trust) BST burns are still viable for content like Sinister Reign.

What's the issue exactly?

[OmnysValefor]

I don't get it. You can still self-sc (Which makes it desirable for CP party, as well Escha NM) and as far I know (Haven't done it in month since I got my August trust) BST burns are still viable for content like Sinister Reign.

What's the issue exactly?

Okay, I like to think I'm less-biased on this one.

I was a bandwagon BST in the aby area (the age of lowman loved a solojob that could do almost anything, and could do anything teamed with other BSTs). I didn't particularly love the job but the pets were invincible, especially in Abyssea. (For a while, pets in Aby could have -100% DT or PDT, it might have just been PDT). So for a while, they were literally unkillable.

I left the job alone since before adoulin.

BST used to play like SMN, you sent your pet in, made it do its thing, and you stayed safe. Unlike SMN, your pets could tank quiet well and be healed.

Prior to the BST nerf, The very good BSTs were soloing Avatars on D and VD. They were doing this because they could exploit terrain and stand at a safe distance from the bosses while still in range of their pets to order attacks and Reward. I believe that I could have done this too, all it takes is sitting in your best Pet-DT gear gear, using the right pet, and swapping for Ready commands.

Now I've been playing BST because my friends want to screw around on pet jobs. Generally it's fine, I don't mind it. It does get a bit irritating when you're meleeing with your pet, it switches target to something within melee range and it's suddenly too far away to command. BST pets are just like smn pets in that they hit the last thing to hit them (although they don't care what hits you, unless you Snarl and have actual enmity on the mobs). So it can be difficult to keep your pet focused and within range. If you're dealing with a LOT of mobs, it can be quite frustrating finding your pet.

Does the range need to be as long as it was? I don't think so. 10 or 15 should do. I shouldn't just be safe from all AOEs, freely Ready'ing without regard to TP (my tp or my pet's). I do have to say that I don't really see a problem with how far a BST should be able to Reward from. I'd leave Ready, Sic, and Snarl at a shortened range though.

Edit: I don't know if avatar solos are still possible (for bst), probably.