Petition: Randomized 2.0 wipe

One of the most stupid ideas to ever be posted on these forums, congratulations.

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Originally Posted by Daku_Naito

Really? You mean you think it would be a good idea for the devs to make everyone, many of which have been here since beta, who played it when it was bad, who stayed through this game to get ahead of the curve for when the game does get good, go back to level 1?

Start from the beginning? Beginning of what, it isn't like we won't experience the new story, because we will have to, we will want to. So why make us start from the beginning? Fairness? That itself isn't fair, not for the players who stayed, supporting the devs. I started FFXI when it first came to NA, did I want all the JP players, who stayed on FFXI when the game was bad, to go back to square one? No.

You understand we made an economy, we have things set up, that we all made as a community. If we start again, then we can't use all that hard work to benefit both ourselves and the new players.

Can you please explain your reasons for wanting everyone to start again?

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I played from alpha till now, I think it's fair.

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Originally Posted by Sephrick

So we all know what's rolling down the pipeline. Patch 1.23 will usher in the beginnings of some cataclysmic event that will pave the way for 2.0's map changes.

Though this plan also brings up one of the biggest immersion-breaking features of gaming history: the deflation of suspense by the knowledge that -- no matter what happens -- our character will survive.

What are the real world chances of survival?

That's why I propose a 50% wipe. SE randomly selects 50% of the current population and deletes those characters as victims of the 2.0 cataclysm. SE can honor the fallen of each world with graveyard with tombstones for each person from that world.

Pros:
- Immersion boost. The story will matter more if it may be the end for your character.

- All those people releveling will mean there's more potential fellow teammates for new players.

- Gil sink. Think of all the Gil that will suddenly be out of circulation!

- Potential elimination of RMT, botters and exploiters. I'm not saying SE should "target" anyone, but SE can't help it where the magic spaceship happens to fall.

- Population redistribution. With half the current player base plus new players starting fresh, it's the best way to move people out of Ul'dah in a natural way.

- Economic restructuring. There will be a greater demand for mid level gear and fewer people competing to sell it meaning an actual product-based economy can form.

- The gift of challenge! Logging on after the 2.0 servers go online will be like Chistmas morning. Those lucky player not only get a unique one-time tombstone but also get to experience the challenge of leveling all over again in 2.0's slower pace. Also, they receive the additional boon of experiencing the new storyline as it was meant to be. Think of how boring it will be for those who can just blow through it with capped characters.

Cons:

- A few whiners might QQ over SE giving them a chance to experience the journey from start to endgame again. After all, MMOs are all about the journey and not about the end whatsoever.

It's obvious that nothing but good can come from this. Let's let SE know we want to ride the immersion train to 2.0!!!

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You sir are what we commonly know as a Twat.............

It's a good idea, put ur name here stating you want to be wipe so that SE can wipe your acc, you can contribute to it.
I like the idea, but i'll keep my account untouched. Thks

I think the cataclysmic event should just kill off the OP only.

I do pray to the twelve that the DEV will pick you

If this happens i will not play this EVER again! what would be the point of even playing now? why not just ask for a new world to be made where only new characters can be made? with that your Immersion is there and you don't **** of a ton of people. WE survive for some reason we do not know yet.. but many others may die. Start a NEW character on a NEW realm... you are the one who wants a complete fresh start for everyone on a world not us.

The best part about this thread is its still alive lol

i pride myself in being a little more subtle in my replies

but you sir, are an idiot

Oh, dont be rude
Hes not an idiot, just wanted some attention

Now what was the word again?

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Originally Posted by Madrox

I say wipe sephrick for coming up with such a stupid idea.

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yes plox!!!!

There's a difference between trolling and just genuinely trying to interject a little humor into the community. But instead of playing along everyone decided to be miserable and berate something that could have been fun.

You're all right. Let's go back to our 70+ pages of arguing the validity of E3. Clearly a more constructive use of everyone's time.

General forums is serious business.

Hrm... Non-serious post is non-serious. However!!!
Transposition of mechanical elements of the 'dead' characters into new ones (that'd have to be recreated, and probably have the main quest and a few other sidequests reset, but otherwise keep all quest flags untouched) who pretty inherited things from the 'dead' ones.
Hells, even go and roll that for everyone.

That would be awesome.

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Originally Posted by Sephrick

There's a difference between trolling and just genuinely trying to interject a little humor into the community. But instead of playing along everyone decided to be miserable and berate something that could have been fun.

You're all right. Let's go back to our 70+ pages of arguing the validity of E3. Clearly a more constructive use of everyone's time.

General forums is serious business.

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Oh.
Okay.
So you where just acting like a complete idiot. Thank goodness. For a minute, I thought you where just that stupid. Really. Totally fooled me into thinking you had an IQ of 12.

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Originally Posted by Gramul

Oh.
Okay.
So you where just acting like a complete idiot. Thank goodness. For a minute, I thought you where just that stupid. Really. Totally fooled me into thinking you had an IQ of 12.

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Haha, I thought it was sorely obvious it wasn't serious. Was just trying to lighten the mood 'round here >.>

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Originally Posted by TheVedis

i pride myself in being a little more subtle in my replies

but you sir, are an idiot

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really....? I think the stupid ones are the people who posted on this forum thinking he was serious.

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Originally Posted by Sephrick

Haha, I thought it was sorely obvious it wasn't serious. Was just trying to lighten the mood 'round here >.>

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you must have forgotten what forums you where on

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Originally Posted by Sephrick

There's a difference between trolling and just genuinely trying to interject a little humor into the community. But instead of playing along everyone decided to be miserable and berate something that could have been fun.

You're all right. Let's go back to our 70+ pages of arguing the validity of E3. Clearly a more constructive use of everyone's time.

General forums is serious business.

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I thought it was pretty obvious. But, like you said, srsbiznez.

Nevermind.

Just adding to the count. I've really become a huge supporter of posting clearly ridiculous ideas for the sake of detracting from the ones that are sadly serious. Sure, it may take away from real posts but come on - those are, like, 1 out of 30.

The best part about these types of posts is that it reveals the snarky players who think they're clever with insulting posts as being, well, stupid. I mean if you can't look at an idea and identify it as being completely humorous then your very presence defies natural selection. In short, Darwin is amazed by you.

I'm quite sure this is a troll, but still...just no.

What, play along and give SE the idea that we actually DO want this? No thanks.

looks like were gonna die after 1.23 :(

then be reborn in 2.0

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That's why I propose a 50% wipe. SE randomly selects 50% of the current population and deletes those characters as victims of the 2.0 cataclysm. SE can honor the fallen of each world with graveyard with tombstones for each person from that world.

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were already getting a 50%+ wipe most of the game will be new and modified , but or characters will be saved, nothing is stopping you from deleting you character @2.0 im not killing mine she'll be over 2 years old by the time 2.0 comes out, and im sure no one else want to lose 2 years for a idiot.

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Cons:
50% of the population leaving = less revenue = game fails.

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everyone playing right now but the OP will quit.

This is like gut-busting funny. I just pictured what the forums would be like after a random 50% character wipe. Hilarious! Idk if you're serious or not but I love the thread bahaha

the idea of getting wiped is nice but the idea of deletion hell no no sir i didnt waste my time in order to get my character deleted

No. Just no.

Never letting this thread die.

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Originally Posted by indira

looks like were gonna die after 1.23 :(

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Originally Posted by Rau

Never letting this thread die.

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Same. I have a softspot for good fake posts!

No way! I have almost everything 50!

Maybe SE will do that.... because we could change race! (then only for lore) but delete PG..... when i've all Primal Weapon and maybe Darklight set.... and a little saved gil... no thanks ^^ my pg is immortal!

Maybe You can ask to SE if they delete your pg.... Random!