I had a great moment and thought I'd share, since I don't think the devs hear enough of player experience that isn't shouted as a hysterical shriek of dismay.
I'm out by Camp Drybone, grinding my mining up. I'm wearing new pants and shoes and gloves, all made by myself. I find I enjoy the new recipes, since they let me make this stuff I had the skill level for but was previously discouraged away from due to 20-30 steps needed per item.
Feeling snazzy and sharp, I bounce from node to node, until one node I find a tall elfin man already working away at it. I saddle up beside him and get to smacking the rock. Ding! He gained level 14 mining. Hey, I remember the upgrade for the pick is 14. I ask him if he has the two items needed to upgrade his pick, he doesn't. I check my inventory. I have a cock feather floating in there, and enough copper and tin from my recent mining.
Telling him what I plan, I rip out my anvil and get to banging. Pop, bronze ingot x 3, pop, bronze rivets x 5, repair his pick, grab it, rivet shiny feathers in place. He's ecstatic, I feel good, we wave, salute, and part ways.
I may never see the guy again, but it felt good, being a crafter, and being able to craft right at the right moment. This would not have been possible in the old system.
Thank you Squeenix.
:D
A Great Moment
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10-11-2011, 04:48 PMValenteA Great Moment
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10-11-2011, 04:53 PMGramul
Good...good...
The process is already beginning. -
10-11-2011, 04:58 PMValente
How sinister sounding.
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10-11-2011, 07:41 PMDallieThis unnerved me a little too...Quote:
Originally Posted by Gramul
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10-11-2011, 10:33 PMAnonymoose
/salute to you, good sir. I hope people continue to help each other out more than trying to trump n' judge 'em.
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10-11-2011, 10:35 PMmiqokini
It begins.
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10-11-2011, 10:41 PMAlkounResistance is futile.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gramul
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10-11-2011, 10:53 PMAvraym
Your selfless deed would have been a lot more selfless/admirable if you didn't gloat about it on the forums.
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10-12-2011, 12:43 AMAnonymooseIt is true that admitting to charity demeans the value of the sentiment of giving to charity - but I think the point of his story isn't, "Look what I did!" as much as it is, "Look at the atmosphere that's starting to be fostered thanks to the simplicity and functionality finally beginning to come to a meeting point in FFXIV."Quote:
Originally Posted by Avraym
In the past, the selfless deed wouldn't have been possible.
TL/DR VERSION
I think all he's trying to say is:
OLD FFXIV:
"Oh, hi, sir! I see you are ready for a new pickaxe! Let's see if I have 5~8 materials created by different classes at vastly varying levels that require a few steps each! NOPE100/100LOL! KBAI!"
FFXIV IN PROGRESS:
"Oh, hi, sir! I see you're ready for a new pickaxe! Let me see what I've got here in my gobbiebag. B'KOW! YOU ENJOY THAT." -
10-12-2011, 01:26 AMGeesusThere's always one trying to ruin the rest. -.-Quote:
Originally Posted by Avraym
This ^Quote:
Originally Posted by Anonymoose
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10-12-2011, 01:32 AMDallieLet the hate flow through you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alkoun
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10-12-2011, 01:35 AMArk_mage2
Was I the only one who interpreted the entire OP as a series of innuendos?
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10-12-2011, 01:38 AMDallieMy brain wasn't twisted that way today, but now that you mention it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ark_mage2
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10-12-2011, 02:16 AMValente
Don't let the elfin men distract you.
And, yes, I was focused on how much better the system is, not 'oh look at me I can be generous', as if anyone cares about that. :p -
10-12-2011, 02:49 AMPandastirfry
To the op, Good on ya!
To the guy saying the op is bragging about their charity. I think this story has more to do with an appreciation for the new crafting system than with anyone being "charitable".
Basically:
Old way
Plumed bronze pick axe (r11 weaver already starting of silly)
1 bronze pickaxe ( okay have one of those)
1 cock feather ( common drop from mobs and logging)
1 bolt undyed cotton cloth ( r 10ish weaver okay doable)
1 iron buckle (r 25 ARMORER?!?) one of these things is not like the other!
New way
Plumed bronze pickaxe (lvl 11 blacksmith, now that makes sense)
1 bronze pick axe (see above)
1 cock feather (still a common drop)
1 bronze rivets ( lvl 10ish blacksmith)
Holy jeepers I will actually, likely have that kinda stuff or can make it on the fly while out mining! -
10-12-2011, 02:56 AMTeakwood
How can you avoid being distracted by Elezen men though :(
Back on topic: I had a very similar experience (I was the schmuck getting crafted for) in an XP party I was in the other night. I had hopelessly outleveled my weapons because the XP was delicious and insane, I was sad about it, my friend asked "Hey, if you have some sheepskin I can snap together a new weapon real quick", bam, it was there.
Really, really sold the effectiveness of the new item system to me. -
10-12-2011, 08:53 PMTempestmoon
Way to go OP, The game needs more of you!
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10-12-2011, 11:03 PMMattia
FXIV? Social? GTFO!!!!!! ;)
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10-12-2011, 11:07 PMVaer
And here I thought FFXIV was a game with a lot of NPCs with weird names and weird crests next to their names. Their AI is pretty good, too. They never talk to me though, not even when I select them and hit enter. :(
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10-13-2011, 02:00 AMIrana
TC is the kind of player this game needs.
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10-13-2011, 02:05 AMPrettyPrincess
must....be...charitable....MUST FIND A RANDOM NOOB AND MAKE THEM GEAR TODAY
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10-13-2011, 03:12 AMValente
Heh, it's not about ambushing noobs with random gear(Though that would be kind of cool too, so don't let me stop you), it's about being able to meaningfully be helpful to someone of about the same level.
The other guy hit 14, my blacksmithing was 13, my mining was also 14. We were, in every way, peers, in this situation. And that was enough, and that was cool.
In the old system I would have needed to be half way to mastery on armorer(whyyyy) and be carrying around a higher level mat to have a chance(not much of a chance, I think mining picks needed guild support too!) at making the same item. -
10-13-2011, 03:52 AMStockapotapoulosDude, that's awesome, man. Hats off to folks like yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Valente
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10-13-2011, 04:13 AMAnapingofnessThanks for sharing! It put a smile on my face- we need more of this to happen!Quote:
Originally Posted by Valente
That type of community is what I'm searching for and much like Gramul has said, it has begun. I can't wait.
^^ I hope my encounters with people become more positive, I try to be a helpful player whenever I can. =D -
10-13-2011, 04:43 AMDrako
Definitely awesome, I found myself making random gear for peeps on a whim myself. I had a new guy i partied with a couple times, and he got from 1-15 in a day, and I'm like hey let me crank out some dated sheep gear. I just happen to carry around all the mats for lots of stuff for leather and weaver, so I decked him out a little. He was grateful lol. After this last update I'm definitely getting a sense that this game is finally on the upswing, its a good feeling. Personally I've played sense beta, and I've really not played a whole lot like most, but i can tell you i plan to play frequently for the time being :D. I will say in the early days it felt like there was a similar, help each other out atmosphere that we are getting more of lately too. For me at least.
Edit: And wow this is my first post, something is wrong! I've been registered sense when?? lol.. -
10-13-2011, 06:45 AMRolandDebreton
OP, kudos for pointing out the real important part, how this new environment makes this possible.
Cheers to you SE -
10-13-2011, 09:56 AMGrentz
This is awesome, and I've found myself in a similar situation playing my pre-1.19 toon and the post-patch re-roll toon as well.
One toon has the craft skills already near ~10, so I have been playing tour guide with some new players and using some spare materials to craft one type of equipment or another once they have gotten the basics down. Something as simple as a pair of gloves or a hat really makes someone's day, believe me!
The newer toon is a little behind the tech curve, so focusing more on the exploration of the new mob locations and serving as a "hunting guide." My goal is to be able to ask players if they are looking to level, quest, or just collect some materials for crafting & be able to take them out for a quick trek to find what they need. As my own crafting skills build, I can provide some additional items to help them on the way.
Overall, every time I've played since the patch, I end up with at least one new person on my Social List and I find myself playing a little bit longer than I originally planned on. Even though I've been through all 3 cities and seen some parts of Coerthas, I really like the fact that a lot of areas have been improved on enough to make this feel like a new game.
It can still be hard to form a party with more than 1 other person due to lack of interest, and I imagine Linkshells will likely be fairly clique-ish as I've seen so far, but I am having more fun now than I have for then entire game since I bought it back in June. I look forward to my "Game Day" every week and seeing what happens next! -
10-13-2011, 10:56 AMAliceKaye
I, frankly, enjoyed this story. Stories like this give me hopes that we're heading in the right direction in this game. I can't wait to see where Yoshida and them decide to take us. :)
OP, it's people like you who help make the game fun!