Ok so I am a returning player. I had an old Gladiator that was level 5. He only has level 1 gear still. So anyway I go get some Leve's and finish them. I really like the new combat mechanics and everything. So anyway long story short I reach about level 9 shortly thereafter.
So I go and grab some of the next camp spot's Leves. They are level 10 so I think oh this shouldn't be too hard. It's downright impossible to do alone. You get jumped by 2-3 monsters per round, and sometimes new ones pop up after the old monsters die! Even with a friend (another GLA in lvl1 gear) we could -barely- finish any Leve. We would literally kill one mob in the bunch, wipe, then return and kill another mob. We would have to die over and over just to finish one Leve. What the hell?
Also, apparantly no one groups, ever. I mean why? No one even talks to me. No one answers questions, its like no one gives a shit. I thought FFXIV had a good community? This game -needs- communication or else it doesn't work. Why the hell is everyone in towns, camps, etc, all just mindless zombies? Surely everyone cant be Japanese and just ignoring me.
So anyway I thought to myself, why not look for new gear? maybe thats the problem.
*WHAT THE HELL* Why is EVERYTHING I need 20k - 100k - 1MILLION GIL!? The Leve's I get only net me TWO HUNDERED gil per Leve!! I have a retainer with crystals for sale but no one has bought barely any in two days of selling. And I did research and put up the lowest prices! And the merchant NPCs are worse! They sell like level 1 gear, then level 14, then 35, and so forth. Like every upgrade is 10-20 levels apart from each other. And they are MORE expensive than the market wards!! 30k for a level 11 or so weapon!? Why does SE think new players are rich!?
i feel like I am at a total standstill. I can go out and grind on mobs (very slowly I may add) that are 2 or 3 levels below me, and that's it! Where the hell are the parties? Where the hell are all the people? I see you out there standing in the camps, why aren't you playing the game? And people who are out in the fields don't even talk! I downright KS'd someone's monster (on accident) and they didnt get mad or show any emotion.
I almost refuse to go buy a fishing pole and play fishing mini game until I can sell fish, or botany, or mining. I mean, Do I really have to play trades jobs in order to play my real job?
This game is truly un balanced and they've had way too long. I am just now starting to feel like the game may be coming together, but I feel it's more unplayable now than ever. And I just can't wrap my head around it.
I have applied to 2 LS's with no response, and /shouting in ULDAH has gained me nothing. People shout in towns for level 25+ parties only. Do people level 10 just solo up until level 25 or something? Where are the level 10 parties?
Anyway i need to break a mental break from this game because I want it to work SO bad but I can't even play it.
What do you suggest I do?
Why is getting new gear so frustrating?
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10-07-2011, 11:15 AMDecemberWhy is getting new gear so frustrating?
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10-07-2011, 11:17 AMZenaku
Ppl are overprice the old gear like crazy -.- and no one found out how to make the new one starting to piss me off.
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10-07-2011, 11:21 AMCycloptichorn
Re: the gear,
Things have been very difficult since the market wards were cleared out. It's going to take a while for prices to re-establish themselves at lower levels. This is compounded by the fact that the change in the way armor works has made a lot of people need low- and mid-level gear all at once, and either buy it or take out of their retainer (or not put it back up for sale in their retainer now that the wards were cleared).
If you were on Besaid, I'd be happy to help ya out...
Re: the trade classes give them a shot - they are addictive and you can make some good money doing them too. -
10-07-2011, 11:24 AMDecember
Well right now I'm on Selbina (I think). I'm not sure if I want to re roll just to receive help (i do appreciate the notion though).
It's just to hard. Maybe coming back right after a huge patch was a bad idea (even though MMORPG logic tells me otherwise).
If I give it a week or so, think I could come back and afford some upgrades?
And also, I would like more feedback on why I feel like no one talks to each other. And where do level 10 people party at? I don't want to solo, and I cannot figure that party search thing out, too freakin complicated. -
10-07-2011, 11:28 AMCrimsonReign
my thought exactly man we are all having the same problem... We are just praying they fix it soon and dont have to wait 3 months for new patch=_=
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10-07-2011, 12:12 PMDecember
Well as long as it isn't only me I guess.
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10-07-2011, 12:19 PMCycloptichornYah, strangely enough, this would be a really challenging time to be brand new to the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by December
You may want to try leveling up a few other jobs for a bit - you won't need any new gear for a while, and it will really, really, really help ya to have some of the early skills in other jobs.
Yeah the party search thing isn't great, I never use it. I shout out in Ul'Dah. I've seen a lot of low-level groups these days.Quote:
And also, I would like more feedback on why I feel like no one talks to each other. And where do level 10 people party at? I don't want to solo, and I cannot figure that party search thing out, too freakin complicated.
Find yourself a linkshell - shout out that you are looking for a Social one. -
10-07-2011, 01:38 PMleomike35
I talk too much in game if rerolling and getting help would make the game enjoyable them why wouldn't you do so. Rabanastre is alive and ppl seem to talk or it could just be me lol. Hope it gets better for ya.
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10-07-2011, 02:24 PMCrimsonReign
Whats sad... is people who are crafting low level gear like level 12 stuff are charging 50k a pop for them... Its sort of disgusting the immaturity and absolute retardation of some people in video games... they probably think they'll get away with it. most of the 30-40 stuff is barely that much.. and they want ridiculous 50k for level 12 gear. I hope some crafters who grow a brain and a sense of morality show up soon on our server LOL.
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10-07-2011, 03:09 PMDreamer
I don't understand why people think that putting a L6 item up at 80,000+ gil is a good idea.
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10-07-2011, 03:38 PMJinrya-GekiCause someone somewhere actually bought it probably.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
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10-07-2011, 04:21 PMHeishiro
I'm having the same issue. I want to party (GLA 13) but it's kinda hard to find people. SO I'm crafting in UlDah while watching the /shout channel.
By the way feel free to contact me if you need low level gear or party company. I have Blacksmithing and Armorer ~ lvl11 so I should be able to craft you something.
Heish
Edit: Oh, the in-game name is Heishiro Kimwu. I also have THM and CON around your level so If you need healer feel free to contact me too :) -
10-07-2011, 09:35 PMTeth
I'm also a low level player on Selbina I've a few big posts on the forums the last few days about my post 1.19 experiences but I'm starting to get the hang of it.
I used my leve allowances the last 2 days to level crafting skills to make Glad gear after htting the same wall you did. I'll happily make you some level 8-11 stuff. I made 2 sets last night and put one set on and 1 set on my retainer in Limsa. I dunnno if it has sold or not. I put it up for roughly 5k a piece mainly just to get my costs back on making my own stuff. If it sells I'll probably put some more up.
Anyway I'd be happy to group up but I play Euro time zone. The EXP from chaining camps seems to be the best way to level now and is really fast with 2-3 people.
Name is "Tetania Wilderkitty" if you want to contact me. -
10-07-2011, 11:00 PMMedura
on rabanastre, im selling lowlevel gear for 10k each now, theire dissappearing from wards in about 5 minutes, then i add more :P
btw, 1 undyed cotton + 1 cotton yarn. Not hard to get, and it makes easy to sell crafting gear :P
for new players: now crafting is a must, or you must have about 100-200k gil on you to buy new gear. -
10-07-2011, 11:41 PMCrimsonReignMe either it sort of disgust me atm.=_=... I was excited to see gear finally showing up only to have my dreams crushed by how expensive it was.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
Medura Hit me up =/ I need new gear. -
10-08-2011, 12:05 AMRubicon
Honestly, I am waiting for sites like Mooglebox and FFXIVPro to have recepies AND new gear stats listed before I craft low level gear like crazy. Plus color plays a HUGE roll now. A Hempen Doublet Vest has no gathering stats but add Grey Dye to it and you get stats. I don't want to craft a ton of stuff with the wrong color AND I need time to gather dye. Everything is starting with the DoL right now.
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10-08-2011, 12:15 AMStockapotapoulosMy suggestion? Go chop some wood. I'm trying not to panic with the sweeping changes, and also, giving the wards some time to stock up with wares, sooo... I'm just doing what I'm most familiar with at the moment...Quote:
Originally Posted by December
...Which is chopping wood. And you get to make some cash money in the process. -
10-08-2011, 12:18 AMRadiator
Im just excited that new people are playing, hang in there! I'd agree if you can do even a few gathering or crafting leves that will help your income. Gathering leves take very little time to complete (some like 5-10 mins). If you do mining you will be getting silver ore fairly quickly which you can sell in wards or npc decently. Sidequests and main story should help too. Heres an older link to some side quests (first thing I could find on google) , if someone has a newer one please post for them.
http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/103...(3-3-11-Update) -
10-08-2011, 01:08 AMMedurail be on in 6 hours, whisper me then, and il give you some for free :)Quote:
Originally Posted by CrimsonReign
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10-08-2011, 01:48 AMCrimsonReignSweet bro I will deff hit you up anything would help I mean I can barely kill level 5 mobs around the town without having to rest every 3 or so.. its sorta dumb.Quote:
Originally Posted by Medura
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10-08-2011, 06:23 AMVydarrTyrOngoing player-compiled list of all side quests from these forums.Quote:
Originally Posted by Radiator
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10-08-2011, 06:32 AMBetelgeuzah
Sell shards.
Each grinding hotspot should provide you with mats for a specific craft. Although its not necessary to make a living, it helps when you can make use of those mats to make gear to sell.
Selling shards, though, is effective. -
10-08-2011, 07:34 AMJackDaniels
My best advice is to level weaver and leatherworker, sub blacksmithing and armoring. Take up either Botany or Mining to subsidise.
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Crafting actually makes sence now as far as being a level 20 armorer means you can make level 20 armor, and being a level 20 blacksmith means you can make level 20 tools and weapons. -
10-09-2011, 02:43 PMMedic2k9I know this may sound like a stupid question. But how exactly do you sell shards? Put them on your Retainer or is there like a person who is always buying them in their Bazaar like before people started using the Wards heavily?Quote:
Originally Posted by Betelgeuzah
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10-09-2011, 02:54 PMBetelgeuzahIt's not a stupid question at all. The selling process is convoluted and will probably stay that way until they revamp the UI.Quote:
Originally Posted by Medic2k9
First, you should look at the prices in the item search menu. That way you have a general idea of whats a good price to ask for a specific shard. Then, you summon your retainer (in the correct ward- crystaliers), and exchange your shards and crystals through the menu dedicated to it. Then, you go to a different menu ("manage bazaar contents" or something similar), click on the shards and select "sell item". Then you can choose whether to sell the shards as a unit or a stack. Unit is good. Then you just input the price of the single unit and press OK. Your Retainer is then listed in the Item Search menu as a seller.
With the current prices, it's not that difficult to gather enough shards to sell for 50k or so by killing the specific mobs outside the city (which is what you'd do to level up either way). -
10-09-2011, 03:23 PMHalvaard_Vidan
Cross-classing helps alot.
Level Pug for Second Wind.
Level Conj for Protect, Shell and Cure.
Level Thm for Sacrifice.
Level Mrd for Bloodbath.
Once you have most of these, leveling will be easier, Lv10 leves reward much higher.
Do your story quests as they come up, those will pay for your low level gear.
Do side quests, they will give you more gil and gear.
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10-11-2011, 09:01 PMAliceKaye
I think as soon as I get my crafting up to where it needs to be and a better understanding of the system, I'm just going to start making and selling low level armor like crazy, but at what should be normal prices. I think the more people do this, the quicker prices will go back to a decent level.
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10-12-2011, 01:13 AMcharlemagne
Hit me up on Selbina and I'll pearl you for Rust linkshell, we have crafters who will be able to make you gear and we have a few new low lvl players in the linkshell you can play with.
Char name is Charlemagne Ifrit, I'm on most days. -
10-12-2011, 02:04 AMDreamerDo you craft more quickly when you're in hyper mode? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by charlemagne
Edit: Back on topic, you should be able to use the starter gear for classes comfortably up until about level 10. At that point, you should have enough gil from leves and drops to pick up a few things. I went on a shopping spree yesterday and spent perhaps 50k gil on 7-8 items. The economy may be more stable on Besaid, however. -
10-12-2011, 02:07 AMsyntaxliesi forget what kind they are, but i bought a set of shoes for dol and i had to get yellow cause of the stat bonus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rubicon