Gathering is Suprisingly Fun!

So over the weekend I've been leveling Botanist with the rest of my FC in an attempt to push and make some money so we can get our FC House. I've been post-main story for almost a week and have only really just began exploring all the new 2.2 content, so the prospect of putting all that on hold to go out and chop wood, seemed pretty dumb at the time. But I had no idea how addicting being a Botanist would be! FFXIV has become "Wood Cutter XIV" to me now! Still trying to figure out the best way to maximize profits from gathering, but I'm thinking of taking up weaving to help make some more money with the mats I gather. But all that aside, this is a whole aspect to the game I never thought I'd enjoy. I play on the PS3, so I just set up my laptop next to my recliner and turn on Netflix or YouTube and Skype and chat with friends, and watch movies and anime and just kind of zone out while I farm. Quite honestly, this is the most chilled out I've been in a while with the game. Really glad I decided to jump on the gathering train. Next step: make that money and get that house! :)

It's always nice to hear about people actually enjoying the game <3
Thanks for sharing!

Personally, this is the most fun I've ever had with any MMO. I think the game is great and going in a fine direction. Nothing not to like about it. Beautiful game, cool and interesting storyline, and cool mechanics and classes. I've only been playing since the beginning of March, but it's been a 99.9% wonderful experience. Hope to be playing it for quite a while! :)

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Originally Posted by CodeCass

I play on the PS3, so I just set up my laptop next to my recliner and turn on Netflix or YouTube and Skype and chat with friends, and watch movies and anime and just kind of zone out while I farm

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It's so fun that you have to do other things to entertain yourself while pressing X X X X X X X X X X X X?

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Originally Posted by Doo

It's so fun that you have to do other things to entertain yourself while pressing X X X X X X X X X X X X?

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I don't really look at it like that. It's more like, relaxing and being able to do things I can't normally do at the same time. I can't watch Netflix while I'm doing my dailies or doing dungeons, because I want to focus on the game. With gathering, I can catch up on the shows/videos/anime that I've been wanting to watch, but have been too engrossed in the FFXIV to watch, and all the while keep gathering and being productive in-game. Also it's relaxing to me after working all day, so it's all a good way to have some zen time as well. haha.

I have tons of fun with gathering, reading item descriptions and getting that level up efficiently...it's simple but addicting and incredibly relaxing.

I think part of the fun is that it is actually quite fast. If it had been slower, I think I would have grown bored.

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Originally Posted by CodeCass

But I had no idea how addicting being a Botanist would be!

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If you think Botany is relaxing you should seriously try fishing. Sometimes I fall asleep on my couch like you would in real life ;)

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Originally Posted by Malamasala

I think part of the fun is that it is actually quite fast. If it had been slower, I think I would have grown bored.

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Yea before 2.1 it was pretty grindy but they thankfully made adjustments to exp for gathering and the leves.

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Originally Posted by Nukocafe

If you think Botany is relaxing you should seriously try fishing. Sometimes I fall asleep on my couch like you would in real life ;)



Yea before 2.1 it was pretty grindy but they thankfully made adjustments to exp for gathering and the leves.

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I love fishing in this game, fine it really relaxing and usually always do it whilst queuing for DF, just wish they added bait as key items or something, because my bags are always full of bait, lures lol

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Originally Posted by Gerolan

I love fishing in this game, fine it really relaxing and usually always do it whilst queuing for DF, just wish they added bait as key items or something, because my bags are always full of bait, lures lol

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Lol tell me about it. Nowdays I just put most of my bait into storage and only bring the ones I intend to actually use while I fish! xD

It's times like this where I can see how games like "Animal Crossing" are appealing. lol

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Originally Posted by CodeCass

It's times like this where I can see how games like "Animal Crossing" are appealing. lol

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We also have harvest moon too now so it will be pretty good to experience that and I loved playing that game as a kid.

Very true! I've personally never played those games, but after discovering how enjoyable this aspect of the game has been, I may have to give them a shot!

Getting a gathering job to level 50 is so much grinding. It is not fun, SE why do you make me do this? OMG how does me grinding lvl 5 nodes for shards challenge me at all? I hate gathering why are you making me do this SE?

Oh sorry, thought this was another atma thread.

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Originally Posted by CYoung187

Getting a gathering job to level 50 is so much grinding. It is not fun, SE why do you make me do this? OMG how does me grinding lvl 5 nodes for shards challenge me at all? I hate gathering why are you making me do this SE?

Oh sorry, thought this was another atma thread.

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Got a good chuckle from this. :)

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Originally Posted by Inosaska

We also have harvest moon too now so it will be pretty good to experience that and I loved playing that game as a kid.

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I always put some Harvest Moon music on the background while logging/harvesting/gardening. :3

Botanist + Music Unlimited on ps4 = nice time gathering.