These bits from the newest Live Letter caught my interest.
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I said that this was a 24 vs. 24 vs. 24 battle, but we've made some significant changes to the Duty Finder, and if it seems like it's going to take too much time to match, the Duty Finder will automatically scale down to 16 vs. 16 vs. 16, and again to 8 vs. 8 vs. 8. The system will calculate queue times internally and automatically make changes based on the number of players waiting to join, so players should have no problems registering via the Duty Finder. It's been designed so that no matter the time of day or how many people are available, it will be possible to queue for matches.
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For Frontline, we've implemented a new system referred to as "item level sync." We're still making final adjustments as to whether we will sync to item level 80 or 90, but if you wear equipment that is higher than this, it will be synced automatically. Additionally, the morale stat utilized in the Wolves' Den will not be used here, and fights will take place on a completely even playing field. However, you'll still be able to use PvP actions, and I believe this is where differences will develop. In the future we may utilize item level sync for different types of battles such as time attacks.
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A: For the most part, the rewards will be the same as the Wolves' Den, and you'll be able to rank up and earn action points for PvP action enhancement. You'll be able to obtain this warsteed mount as well. Also, we realize many players are working hard to accumulate Allagan tomestones of soldiery, so we've decided to add them as rewards for participating. We've tried to make Frontline an option in addition to fighting through dungeons, so we hope you'll all give it a try.
So... I've changed my mind about Frontlines. I'm actually really, really excited for it now! Bring it on!Quote:
A: There are no limitations on roles in Frontline, so as an example, you could go in as 24 healers. However, it's also possible to change jobs at your Grand Company's main outpost. We've done away with role restrictions to prioritize the speed of party matching, so you can discuss party roles after you enter.
Frontlines: I'VE CHANGED MY MIND.
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06-24-2014, 01:22 AMHakuroDKFrontlines: I'VE CHANGED MY MIND.
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06-24-2014, 01:25 AMAlukah
24 v 24 v 24, all dragoons, a race to see which team wipes first.
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06-24-2014, 01:30 AMHulanI can see it now, rotating Dragonfire Dives; a constant carpet bombing of the center area. Medics carting off the manged remains of dragoons, they just kept repeating the same thing over and over "....The skill lock... The skill lock."Quote:
Originally Posted by Alukah
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06-24-2014, 01:41 AMtymora
So...how do you kill a group of 24 healers?
- Cast Medica II + regen x 24 -> Then "Holier than usual" x 24 -
06-24-2014, 01:44 AMJayCommonRemove 1 healer and replace with 1 bard with Mage Ballad able to be kept up for minutes at a time with all the +MP PvP moves they have....Quote:
Originally Posted by tymora
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06-24-2014, 01:44 AMWarlyx24 blm > 24 whm :PQuote:
Originally Posted by tymora
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06-24-2014, 01:47 AMKimikryo
This "no morale stats used" kinda strikes me off. whats the whole point than? Now we also need custom pvp areas so we can say "Hey son of a goobue and a Lalafel, fight me, now" *slaps with glove in face*
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06-24-2014, 01:48 AMjoshsecret
omg 24 SCHs.... all. those. fairies.
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06-24-2014, 01:50 AMKimikryoSweet mother of lagQuote:
Originally Posted by joshsecret
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06-24-2014, 01:51 AMDouble
Did they fix the issue where pretty much any static that boosted has all the best gear and now can probably 1v2 a group has been neutralized?
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06-24-2014, 01:54 AMAuron_Wolfhttp://media.giphy.com/media/KNoMyna45KLkc/giphy.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by joshsecret
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06-24-2014, 02:05 AMjoshsecret
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06-24-2014, 02:07 AMNayto... NOOOOOOOQuote:
Originally Posted by Double
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06-24-2014, 03:09 AMTysonDoesn't matter with item level syn and no morale effect its going to be fair game for allQuote:
Originally Posted by Double
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06-24-2014, 03:23 AMAltimis
You think bunch of Healer can survive full impact of DPS ?
They just helpless when against DPS
Not to mention you will get "interrupt" if you casting since PVP rule implement still affected
Don't think you gonna make woo hoo 24 Healer and kill us if you can, you will got beaten down somehow if no one to protect your ass -
06-24-2014, 04:27 AMNuinn
I'm excited about frontlines too :3 not so much excited about DFing that, though. The drop from 24x24 to 16x16 or less doesn't mean much to me as right now you can wait for a 4x4 party in DF for hours on end :/
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06-24-2014, 04:30 AMLineageRazor
DUTY COMMENCE!
*An alliance of 24 DDs has been formed.*
Random DRG: So, uh... wow. All DDs. Again. What are the odds? So, um... Anyone wanna switch to a healing job?
*Dead silence*
Random DRG: Anyone even have a healing job leveled?
*Dead silence*
Random DRG: I hate my life.
*HORRENDOUS AND REPETITIOUS WIPING ENSUES!* -
06-24-2014, 04:33 AMNoshpan
"Four White Mages?! It'll never work!"
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
On the other hand, the last bit about being able to change Jobs/ Classes at the outpost sounds interesting. I may actually give Frontlines a try, even if I know that I'll get rofl-stomped faster than I can say "Gaius says 'What?' " -
06-24-2014, 04:34 AMErudainPaladin has a skill called "cover"....it's usually used on healers or other squishies in pvp....Quote:
Originally Posted by Altimis
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06-24-2014, 04:49 AMjoshsecret
<tt> macros with insta-cast spells are going to be OP.
1 leader targets a person
23 people target leader
24 insta-bio or ruin 2 hit each person in succession
24 fairies auto healing the lot
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06-24-2014, 04:57 AMAnapingofness
Somebody needs to make these happen.
24v24 of something, while the other 24 sits and enjoys the show! Popcorn included! =D -
06-24-2014, 05:00 AMJubez187
Gonna be pretty fun I think. I like that they threw PvE in it too. I feel like creep jacking people again (warcraft 3, anyone?). Plus soldiery tomes? Not a bad deal.