well, my first question is why is the client download speed throttled between .3-.6 MB/s when I get 1-2MB/s on most other games? (my cellphone gets 14MB/s, but that's an entirely different story) I can get over this, because the actual game is what I am wanting to play XD but at this rate I won't be able to play for another 5 hours.
Secondly I have a 36 Whitemage and I remember not liking to quest with that character, because the 2second GCD made solo combat tedious and boring also, besides the character is a girl and I want to play a boy, should I just make a new character? I already used the free recustomization and while I can probably pay for a new one I don't know where to do that if that is even possible. I haven't even tried any other classes at all lol.
Finally is there anything I need to know about the new content? :)
PS: I really liked this game, the only and soul reason I quit was because of a lack of world PvP.
EDIT: the download speed is about .3MB/s and now I will not be able to play for about 10 hours. I do feel this is a problem, I would merely like to know if this is a common issue, is it me? is it them?
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08-28-2014, 02:29 AMWishangelThinking of coming back to the game, and have a few questions?
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08-28-2014, 02:36 AMYoninxi
Just buy a 10 dollar fantasia
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08-28-2014, 03:04 AMAnova
FFXIV has a few known issues with piracy detection software, similar to those used for detecting illegal video streams/torrents. It is most likely an issue between your IP and SE, although you can check your firewall to make sure everything on your end is copacetic. If that fixes the problem great, otherwise you may have to call your IP.
You can pay $10 for a fantasia (or less if you buy more, up to 20% discount) if you want to remodel your character but keep your progress (levels, gear, seasonal event unlocks and the like). If you don't mind losing that though, you can save the cash and make a new character with a class you prefer.
The gcd of 2.5 seconds still exists, although few players complain about it at higher levels because of the mechanic-heavy dungeons/trials. There's no world pvp, although they did release the battleground pvp recently and it can be quite fun. Unlocking the content does require you to be lv.50 and have completed all the main scenario quests though. You may or may not consider that a grind. -
08-28-2014, 03:12 AMWishangel
Turning off my firewall completely worked. it's now at 1MB/s and thank you both for the information about the fantasia, it is most appreciated :)
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08-28-2014, 10:11 AMmonty88
havent played for ages either!
i want to get back into it though.. just have a feeling i'll be completely lost -.- i remember the map used to kill my life. -
08-28-2014, 10:18 AMAnova
I'm not exactly sure what problems you had with the map. I do know they've added the ability for you to teleport to aetherytes on the map. You don't have to use the list anymore.
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08-28-2014, 03:14 PMMeganLynn
As for remaking your character, every person can contact a GM in game and request one item recovery. You can request to get your Phial back and reuse it. But you can only do this request one time.
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08-28-2014, 05:16 PMNerael
First let me say: Welcome back :)
I think this is an issue with either firewall or piracy detection software. Last update I downloaded with 5 MB/s so I'm pretty sure it's something on your side.Quote:
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All casters have the 2 second GCD. However if you want to run as a healer you don't really have a choice. Questing is indeed more tedious as a healer. However I've found that in fates and any other group content you are a VERY welcome addition (50 WHM here). Perhaps SCH is a bit better in this regard, but I have no experience with that so perhaps someone else can fill that in. Especially with the SCH pet I can imagine things are a little easier than solo WHM with questing. I can tell you that at a certain point practically nothing can kill you as WHM on the normal map. (SCH has a lot more micromanagingQuote:
Originally Posted by Wishangel
If you like fast paced and are thinking of switching jobs I'd recommend BRD\LNC\PUG. They are quite fast and don't suffer as much from the long GCD
Personally I wouldn't waste the money, I'd simply create a new character. Level 36 is not that high and quite easy to reach with some classes. It'll also give you a feel for the game againQuote:
Originally Posted by Wishangel
Quite a lot to be honest. I kinda suggest you take it one step at a time though. Most of it is self-evident :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Wishangel
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08-29-2014, 04:20 AMUrthdigger
If a lack of open world PvP is why you quit, then you probably shouldn't stick around. The devs and most of the playerbase feel the game wouldn't be improved by the introduction of level 110 bards hanging out on the road to Vesper Bay killing everyone working on the main story :P
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08-29-2014, 05:23 AMLollieI feel if this ever did happen they would make stealth hide you completely from other players. These bards would get gang beat by all the dol/h XDQuote:
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08-29-2014, 05:29 AMKawarthe maps are part of why i have a hard time doing any thing in 14.also the fact it is no more then 11 with wow on top.I know if you look at 11 all the text commands and chat controls are mostly the same there.Quote:
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but i say it is worth comeing back to me i will have an account till i unlock pld and if i do not like the 14 pld i will quit simple as that. -
08-29-2014, 05:53 AMNyalia
FFXIV is nothing like FFXI... They're really separate games. Saying a modern MMO is like WoW is the same as saying a modern fantasy novel is like Lord of the Rings. Just because a game uses elements first seen in WoW (at least, as far as mainstream games go), it doesn't mean the game is just like WoW...
But anyway, it sounds like you last played in 1.x? There are tons of changes from 1.x, including the map being split up into 17 zones instead of 5. Each zone has 1-2 Aetherytes you can teleport to from anywhere, making travel really quick. Leveling from 1-15 can be annoying, but once you hit 15, leveling is a breeze for CNJ, GLA, and MRD. It's much harder with DPS classes. All you have to do to level is run a dungeon. The bonus from fighting in dungeons is massive, and you should gain 1-2 levels per dungeon for most of your time playing (plus the ~half level bonus from using Duty Roulette the first time each day), and dungeons only take ~30 minutes.
The reason healers and tanks are much better for leveling this way is that they take about 0-2 minutes to queue for a dungeon. DPS classes generally take 20-30 minutes. So, keep that in mind when deciding what class you want to play as your first class.
For even faster leveling, there is a new-ish feature called the Challenge Log, which you can unlock at level 17 through a quest (Rising to the Challenge, I think?). It gives you bonus exp and money for doing certain things, and it resets each week.
If you don't like the GCD, this is likely not the game for you. All classes operate on the 2.5 second GCD, with few off-GCD abilities. The further into the game you get, the more mechanics are thrown at you by dungeons and the more things you have to pay attention to, resulting in the GCD not being a big deal at all, imo.
World PvP will never exist in this game. It's too much against the casual feel they're going for. I hear Frontlines is fun though - dunno, haven't tried it yet.
EDIT: Btw, check out this guide for progression/level-locked content.