Hello everyone! I just wanted to tell you all that I'm having an absolute blast playing FFXIV! Being a huge Final Fantasy fan in general I tried to force myself to like the game at launch, and I couldn't. Flash forward two years and all my friends have long since left their accounts barren and I'm playing the game alone. But you know what? I'm loving it! The changes are awesome, and I can really see how far they have come!
I'm on the prowl for a LS, though less for game content and more for the social aspect :) It's nice to have the chatter to keep you company while you grind mobs!
Thanks everyone for allowing me my soapbox for just a second of your time! Enjoy your gaming! :cool:
Welcome home indeed... :D
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08-14-2012, 07:26 AMMangoSeaWelcome home indeed... :D
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08-14-2012, 07:27 AMZyph
Stay away from here it will corrupt you and make you hate this game.
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08-14-2012, 07:28 AMRauQuote:
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08-14-2012, 07:33 AMMangoSeaWhat's up with the forums? Lot's of people complaining?Quote:
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08-14-2012, 07:36 AMHulanNot particularly, I would actually say that the FFXIV forums are significantly more optimistic than most MMO official forums. there is just something soul sucking about seeing the same topics come up over and over again while we wait with baited breath for each new set of content. You'll be fine, probably, since you have plenty to look forward too.Quote:
Originally Posted by MangoSea
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08-14-2012, 07:36 AMFelicityUnfortunately. I just ignore the complainers.Quote:
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08-14-2012, 07:37 AMZyphComplaining, entitlement, futile arguments, and really dumb suggestions.Quote:
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08-14-2012, 07:37 AMCendresPeople are self righteous and far too prickly to start any kind of decent conversation around here. Unless you are a hardened forum warrior I would be very careful. :p Or if you like being flamed, then welcome!Quote:
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08-14-2012, 07:40 AMHyrist
*points at OP with spear*
Are you a with the Snrubble conspiracy?
No? Then you may live.
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08-14-2012, 07:42 AMMangoSea
Thank's for the welcome everyone! So since launch, being that you all have vastly more experience than me, what is your favorite new feature? That way I can go check it out :)
Also... What is a Snrubble!? O.oQuote:
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08-14-2012, 07:44 AMHulan
You know, Hyrist, you're paranoia would probably not be so bad if you did not slaughter Snrubbles wholesale in your free time. There is no Snrubble Conspiracy, it'll be all right.
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08-14-2012, 07:46 AMZyphI think jobs are still my favorite new feature.Quote:
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Other than that, Skirmish is pretty neat, reminds me of Nyzul Isle from XI in a way.
Also if you've ever enjoyed that old Game & Watch game "Manhole" then playing WHM for Hamlet Defense is pretty fun. -
08-14-2012, 07:48 AMHyrist
Oooo. That's a tough one.
A LOT has changed.
If I were you, I'd get a linkshell and push through as much story content as you can. Even the earlier cutscenes are ones to remember, and they'll all be gone by the time 1.xx concludes.
Getting to "United We Stand" and "To Kill a Raven" in particular are amazing, and remind me of the old school Final Fantasy days. So many times going into "To Kill a Raven" and I still get chills each time.
Beyond that? I think I like the job changes. The job quests for Dragoon were really nice and I love the combat system we have now. If you want to have combat in the game feel active, Monk and Dragoon really get you into the fight, having to constantly concern yourself with positioning to combo and survive. Fun stuff.
You haven't seen them reproduce! Nothing that breeds that fast is healthy for the planet. Especially if it disguises itself as something cute!Quote:
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@MangoSea
If you've watched Star Trek, here's a good analogy:
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08-14-2012, 07:53 AMMangoSeaNOOOOOO!!! There is no way I'm gonna make it to endgame by then! At least I will have YouTube to watch them later... Poop...Quote:
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08-14-2012, 07:54 AMMangoSeaMother of God...Quote:
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08-14-2012, 07:57 AMHyrist
Iknowrite!
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08-14-2012, 07:58 AMHulan
Well, as to that, the Main Missions give EXP, a goodly amount of it too. So you may want to look into them just to get some fast exp. Not to mention, they are all easily done solo. The Seventh Umbral Era missions, which are the ones that are definitely going away, are a little harder. Once you hit... I think it's 23 (pretty easy, can be done solo in a week [yes, yes I know it can be done faster, but not the first time with no experience]), you can start doing Grand Company quests, which are pretty brief and fun. If you keep chugging away at it, you should be able to experience most of the miss-able story at least.
If you ever have any questions, you can look me up, I'm on Balmung as well. I'm always happy to help out new players as well. Good luck. -
08-14-2012, 08:06 AMNefarioCall
Did you get your Goobbue yet?
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08-14-2012, 08:06 AMMangoSea
Hey Hulan, any chance you have a LS that is accepting Noobs like me?
Also, no Goobbue yet :( I'm not sure how to get it, but I did crap my pants the first time I saw one running at me O.O -
08-14-2012, 08:07 AMNefarioCall...Quote:
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08-14-2012, 08:08 AMReikaWithout the forums and complainers, this game would still have only guildleves, or no longer be avaliable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Felicity
We could have all just quit like mango and his friends at the beginning, but instead the strong few stayed behind to voice their views, concerns and complaints about the game, and now we have the FFXIV of today.
So, its a good think SE doesn't ignore complainers.
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08-14-2012, 08:22 AMHulan
Unfortunately, I have little to no say on who gets the green light in my Linkshells, but I don't think it will be hard to find one for yourself. Anything I can do to help for advice, or filling a slot in a story mission, if I'm on, go ahead and ask, I'm usually looking for something to do anyway.