OPEN WORLD DUNGEONS FOR HUNTS, AND TREASURE HUNTING.

OPEN WORLD DUNGEONS

I think if this game had open world dungeons there can be more to do in the open world at higher levels. These dungeons can be open world versions of the dungeons we can already enter with the duty finder (Just the environment, and not the rewards and bosses) or something new altogether .

In 1.0 There were many open dungeons.

ffxiv 1.0 cassiopeia Hollow

http://i.imgur.com/uO1GQUD.jpg?1

But sadly they were removed. I really enjoyed getting lost in these vast spaces.

SO what can these spaces be used for?

HUNTS

Hunts consist of accepting contracts (Advanced Hunting Logs) to kill Notorious Monsters that dwell hidden in these areas.

Similar to FFXII Hunts

http://i.imgur.com/mgkdHXY.jpg?1

Hunts should be geared toward 1-4 players depending on difficulty. Hunted monsters should have a chance to drop high end crafting mats (peacock ore/ Potash etc.) as well as give some tomes.

TREASURE HUNTING

Now i know Treasure Hunting was already announced, but there would be a huge opportunity for treasure hunting in these places.

FFIX Chocobo Hot and Cold

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...al_Artwork.jpg

I think this is what the game needs more depth, more to do at endgame that doesnt involve an instance, and the game just needs to be more layered.

SO yeah i would like to hear any ideas you guys have regarding the topic.

Nice idea, it should be phased between groups and whatnot though in the same method Leve mobs are to prevent monopolization of said mob.

They already have the tools for making treasure hunts at their disposal: Leves.
It is just a matter of balancing out the rewards.

/signed

Want open dungeons and raids.

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Originally Posted by Reokudo

Nice idea, it should be phased between groups and whatnot though in the same method Leve mobs are to prevent monopolization of said mob.

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yeah this would be ideal. imagine the rmt taking advantage of this, if it wasnt bound by duty lol

I'd LOVE this.

I feel like open world dungeons are missing from the game and it would be awesome for open world parties (FATES don't count) to make a come back. Closed instanced dungeons are of course, closed.. and are meant for linear progression and not exploration.

1.0 had it, they were called NM's. Speaking of...anyone else find it just wrong that Dodore Wing's are found in a dungeon chest >.<

A piece of game content called "Treasure Hunting" is stated to be added via the incoming 2.1 Patch.

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/000494.html

Yes please!! Can we have open world NM too?

Good suggestion. Would add the kind of luck factor that this game is lacking. And just something to do lol

It would be nice if monsters gave a worthwhile amount of exp when killed.
With no chain bonus, level 40 monsters give like 150 max.

We desperately need open world content, which I honestly don't consider FATEs at this point. Just ugh.

The problem is they want to heavily instance everything and want the open world to be 'safe'. Plus with the Duty Finder, all future content will lean towards being compatible with it, meaning open world stuff will have a low priority

I'm waiting for 2.2 to see if they have any plans to change their overall structure and if it's nothing but more tiered raids that I'm out

You had me at Open world.

Game massively needs open world content, open access dungeons and HNM's too many people complained about HNM's and they were removed which tbh really sucks once you hit end game currently there is no need to venture into the open world your limited to instances. This would give players something new to do tbh i dont care whether HNM's are times spawned or poped like 11 if done correctly it coudl work really well, give us a reason to be out in the open world SE it looks fantastic but sadly there sint a reason to be there yet. It would also be cool if HNM's dropped items/mats needed for high end crafting or new relic counterparts simmilar to 11's Empyrean gear.

just my 2 cents from someone who loved 11 so much and am also in love with 14

Oh my gosh! YES! I really detest how there aren't much of any caves/dungeons in this game that aren't instanced, and even then they are minuscule. More stuff to explore and not having to setup Light/Full Parties just to see would be nice.

Yeah I think ideas like these are great and needed if this game is going to make me stay, especially when new competitors arise.

I recall that we got an official response long ago regarding hidden treasures and other reasons to explore and they mentioned the FATE system. All I can say is I hope that was a misunderstanding because first of all FATEs give us nothing at level 50 and they are the most boring thing I've done in a game in a long time. Not to mention they are the very definition of not hidden, not challenging and definitely not a reason to explore and this would all still apply even if they gave me gil and decent items at 50.

I welcome anything that makes this world more alive, I want to see more caves. underground dungeons that is open to others and many more.

Add swimming and underwater content aswell + mini games.

Some great ideas my friend. SE listen to this man !!!

Finally ppl demand this, now we have about 20+ instanced content (counting HM and coil) and 0 open dungeons, why SE has to follow WoW structure (for money obvsly).

We need the same content for open world than instanced, for that treasure logs dont be an extra with a NM and a random chest over one place, should be more organizated parties to stay during hours farming rare items with a low chance drop for craft ilvl100+ gear with materia slot (convert useful the craft jobs), casuasl could to obtain the same through instances but w/o materia slot

This open dungeons will force players to find a group through a partymatching in social option creating rooms and selecting another u want to join instead of DF because seems to be it's only works under instanced zones. In this open hunt zones or open dungeons we demand enough elite mobs ,chests and NM minions ( extended zones) for a several parties could stay w/o problem because in this game u cant fight for the spot.

i guess to have open world stuff the game would need to be open world, which it isnt! so how do we get open world dungeons and raids in a game that has no open world anywhere?

/sign :)

I liked the Open World DUngeons of 1.0 I aslo miss the old Uldah and the Thanalan Canyon !

You have my signature for open dungeons

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Originally Posted by Babydoll

Yes please!! Can we have open world NM too?

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That would be amazing..

Previously SE said all NM is tied to fate, but shifting NM's to fates made the endgame smaller, so i wish SE would reintroduce true NM's to the world.

I miss exploration, the feeling of adventure I got from FFXI, I have yet to get that feeling in this game. The first time in Dangruf Wadi, The feeling of danger running through Valkurm Dunes, the first time leveling and exploring in Crawler's Nest. The promyvion areas were quite memorable as well, sky was always an interesting event to enjoy with a group of people as well. Of course there was competition for NM's such as farming Despot and the like. I miss going to the temple or Ifrit's Cauldron, or floating on the barge in Carpenter's Landing. Trial of the magians took me to many places I had not been in that game for years. They added some things like field's of valor and treasure caskets that always made things interesting too. I would like an option to take the ferry or airship in this game, not just a taking off/landing cutscene.

I do not have any interest in the tome farming and such that is end game for FFXIV.

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Originally Posted by Krackjack

i guess to have open world stuff the game would need to be open world, which it isnt! so how do we get open world dungeons and raids in a game that has no open world anywhere?

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Well the reason I support the addition of the open world dungeons was because I remember the feeling in 1.0 of suddenly stumbling upon a big open hole in the ground and feeling of fear and excitement of if i should go down it or not. The solution could very well be to make it another zone, yes its not entirely open world but it would still incorporate the mystery that i loved in 1.0.

So if the open world dungeon bosses are meant for 1-4 people, what happens when 100 people are doing the same boss on top of each other? and really it seems if the content is only for 4 players, why not just make an instanced outside dungeon.

I just don't see any benefits from including those areas. Just a fate boss with a longer run to.

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Originally Posted by Elonareverof

So if the open world dungeon bosses are meant for 1-4 people, what happens when 100 people are doing the same boss on top of each other? and really it seems if the content is only for 4 players, why not just make an instanced outside dungeon.

I just don't see any benefits from including those areas. Just a fate boss with a longer run to.

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Im thinking there should be Open dungeon NM's (1.0 NM's) as well as Hunts That when Successfully hunting them down, They Spawn Bound to duty to your party so no one else can attack it.

I have a few more ideas, ill update the OP soon :)

Open world dungeon is fine. And get rid of the maps. The scariest thing for me in FFXI was trying to navigate Eldieme Necropolis by myself without a map. Even dual screening to navigate was not easy.

yes /sign

bring us something like SEA/SKY cmon!