When I first started playing my CON after the patch I was angry and frustrated. I thought they had ruined my class. Then I realized I had been ridiculously spoiled before the patch and just hadn't learned how to do my job very well. I never used to use any abilities just nuke, nuke, cure, rinse and repeat. This way is harder yes but so much more enjoyable. As for the other parts of the patch A+ definitely, SP is a little harder to come by but it should be, was too easy before. I'm finally starting to get hooked on this game, not sure if that's a good thing or not!
Early Thoughts on 1.18 - THANK YOU Yoshida-san! :)
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07-25-2011, 07:01 PMDexteraDomini
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07-25-2011, 09:03 PMtachikoma
this ^ Exactly how I felt, now playing con and thm feels strategic. I am constantly trying to manage MP, do I need to cast curaga? can I get away with casting sac2 2x instead? What is the best mob to siphon MP from? I am talking a lot more in combat, communicating my MP to the other casters so I can take a short break to rest MP while they takeover main healing duty.
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07-25-2011, 11:48 PMAlexis_Arteme
When you consider the immensity of this patch, I have to say I'm very impressed it wasn't a total disaster. I have my qualms just like everyone else (I agree with many about the "sliding across the ground while drawing weapon" problem).
Also, I heard there's new stuff, but nothing in the game really directs me to it, at least not that I've seen. -
07-26-2011, 07:11 AMEmbers
I have to agree, 1.18 has been a win in my book.
I love the what has happened with Con and Thm, i now have a challenge to play against, I agree with DexteraDomini's feeling of being ridiculously spoilt before the patch being able to use MP without giving it a second thought, for me was no fun. Although saying that being able to nuke on con has given me a crazzy desire to level our BLM equivilant when it comes out: )
I havent dd'd since the patch but i have been watching my BF's screen, it looks much more fluid. Being able to switch betwwen active/passive while moving is great - the ice skating does need to be addressed thou.
I love the new Black Shroud music its totaly correct for the area! but i am disapointed that Misbeard's Cove's music is in Thanalan. I would of loved a new melody.
I love the new look action bar, the new timer animations make it very easy to read, i'm looking forward to the future steps regarding the auto allocation by job to the bar of actions - The fact it no longer disappears when you have a target is great however it still dispears when a gnat warps - i was hoping this would be changed.
I love the Grand C's quests, thumbs up!! really looking forward to Hamlet defence too!
The amendment to the SP gained in gathering is great - cant wait to spend a whole afternoon on my Botanist.
Yeahp for me 1.18 is a great step in the right direction, I was starting to get very dispondant with the game it was going to causual/solo friendly for me but this patch for me feels like the start of some very strong foundations to a great game!
I am disapointed with some people on this forum, i seems to me many people have forgotten this is the satrt of the changes there are more to come many many tweeks and ajustments too, what we have at the momment are the bare bones to be grown on, and i really hope SE can see there are many of us very happy with the new dirrcetion of the game and completly support them,
Thank you FFXIV DEV team you are all doing an amazing job, please keep up the great work!! -
07-26-2011, 07:20 AMSyntheticSyndicateDirty Bit! Mmmst Mmmst Mmmst.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigglesworth
Not going to lie, I quit for a bit, came back and find the improvements the best patch so far. I really hope Yoshi-P keeps up the amazing work. No matter what patch there is, there will always be naysayers so remember that. -
07-26-2011, 09:01 AMKiaraGreat point! Definitely a little bit of Seiken Densetsu (Secret of Mana) in there. The Black Shroud's music is lovely. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pulseczar
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07-26-2011, 09:05 AMKiaraWell said, Dextera and tachikoma.Quote:
Originally Posted by tachikoma
I love playing Conjurer and Thaumaturge now. Before 1.18, it was AOE Sacrifice III, AOE Cure II... rinse and repeat. AOE Siphon MP II and you have a full MP Bar back (especially on what were supposed to be the big challenges in the game (Dodore, Haughtpox, Open World High Rank NMs). You drew almost no hate, and it was super simple and easy.
Right now it really feels strategic and challenging. You have to learn to let people build hate. Watch the hate meter yourself. Think before you drop a Curaga II bomb on the whole party, etc. Rest MP a bit (where MP is a commodity with some value again).
I can't wait to see where 1.19 and the final Job System goes, but it's a step in the right direction. ;) -
07-26-2011, 09:09 AMTinydog
coming back after about 5 months of inactivity i must say the gameplay has improved a ton. my client is not crashing anymore the city lag has dropped down. all the new guild tasks, side quests give more things to do instead of just leves spam. the lack of low rank equips has given me a chance to make good gilz since people are buying them out faster than i can make them. keep up the great work SE.
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07-26-2011, 10:51 AMRentahamster
Yeah, 1.18 is a pretty decent start. There are a few bumps, but I think 1.19 and 1.20 will refine things to a nice level.
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07-26-2011, 11:58 AMKiaraYah, are you enjoying Dzemael Darkhold? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rentahamster
Hopefully in 1.19, 1.20 we'll see the rest of the Combat System Core Changes, and the Job System finalized (1.21?). And maybe the Skillchain 2.0 / More Active Combo System replacement for Battle Regimens (hopefully taking a cue from your thread Renta). ;)
It's getting a lot better and it's fun to log in and play again. -
07-26-2011, 12:14 PMRentahamsterYeah, the new dungeon is very challenging, which is a GOOD thing. I beat the quest the day after the patch hit, as you can see on my history: http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...cicuid=1555795Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiara
But, I still haven't gotten past the final boss as I haven't been able to play that much.
I think the biggest enjoyment from me stems from the fact that a lot of people are coming back to try it out, so I'm seeing a lot of old friendly faces again. -
07-26-2011, 12:26 PMRowyne
I just did the Grand Company quest chain in Gridania with my husband tonight, and had a great time!
Can't wait to do LL and Ul'dah!
Also, so glad that quests give SP now. :D
Did my first leves since the patch, also. Went through a couple rounds playing the old lazy way and kept running out of MP. I got myself into a rotation that included Spiritbind and being more careful about casting cures. Once I got in the groove, it was just fine! I like that I now have to make meaningful choices.
Loving this patch! -
07-27-2011, 07:04 PMKiaraVery nice! Congratulations. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rentahamster
Same here: I've run into some old friends I haven't seen since Month 2 of release of this game. I hope we see more friends return as the days go by, and when 1.19 and 1.20 hit (with Airships, Chocobos, Ifrit Boss Battle, etc.). :) -
07-27-2011, 08:37 PMRentahamsterThanks, and we did eventually manage to beat Batraal, too! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kiara