I am loving FF 14, but not 100% set on it as my MMO of choice. I NEED something to replace WoW after the horrible last 2 expansions. Here are my qualifications so people dont take this as a "QQ" post. WoW for 7 years. SWTOR for 6 months. Rift for over a year. EQ on and off. Less than a month of in multiple other MMO's. I also played FF 7, 8, 10, 10-2, 11, 12 and the 4 that were for original gameboy. I am also a computer programmer so I understand the PoV of players and dev's.
I will start with the pros cause good news is always better ;)
Pros:
-Great graphics.
-Good/interesting fight mechanics.
-I can be everything on one character which is amazing for "altoholics" like me.
-Fighting chocobo with changeable armor.
-LOVE the hunting log.
-The amount of Tomestones dropped vs the cost of the items seems about right at lvl 50.
-Soundtrack, especially in the fights (Garuda is my fav!).
-Multiple ways to travel.
-Achievement (I am a totally achievement whore).
-Retainer, a new twist on the Auction House/Bank.
-It actually takes skill to lvl crafting and gathering skills.
cons in reply... stupid character limit lol.
Pros/Cons of this game and how to keep the game going
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09-13-2013, 11:38 AMRedsockPros/Cons of this game and how to keep the game going
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09-13-2013, 11:38 AMRedsock
Now to the cons...
Cons:
-No auto dismount to turn in quests or attack mobs.
-"In progress" button needs to be removed and merged with the normal queue so if a group loses a tank/healer they can finish. Currently, if you lose one, it is a 25+ minute wait IF you even get one.
-More 4 man lvl 50 dungeons, I am getting tired of farming Amdapor Keep(yes, I know about patch 2.2).
-Looking into switching to 5 mans (3 dps) to reduce dps queue times.
-More functionality and options for chat (Blacklist from chat, smaller than 12 font chat, copy + paste from chat, get player stats window from chat, etc.)
-No Free Company UI during instances.
-No tells during instances.
-Can't queue with Chocobo out and get kicked from Dungeon Finder if it is summoned.
-White Mage healing does WAYYY too much threat and most tanks loss aggro to them on trash easily.
-Bard needs a dps Limit Break because the sub-class is not conjurer anymore.
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09-13-2013, 11:58 AMfrostfairy
as said in beta the targeting system is very poor and overall combat is just sluggish
2.5s gcd for a healer trying to remove a debuff from a target as your tank is getting hit for 30% of there hp a swing getting crit for 50% that 2.5s gcd is just nuts EVERY ability needs to have a different gcd. things that cast fast need to have a shorter gcd...dps abilitys should stay at 2.5 many many others need to be reduced -
09-13-2013, 12:02 PMRedsock
Spell speed reduces the gcd. I have a feeling that is where healers are going to want to go as a 2nd stat.
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09-13-2013, 12:04 PMSlambo
I have to disagree with your 2nd con. When I queue up my intentions are not to finish someone else's half run. It's great that there is an option, but it should stay an option.
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09-13-2013, 12:06 PMRaniont
I agree the targeting system needs tweaking.
WHM threat seems to be really high but I'm getting better at managing it.
The new dismount when you attack,talk to a NPC or try to enter a town is just sill especially when entering town. I shouldn't have to get a prompt, wait for my guy to dismount just so I can then load into town.
Switching to 5 man may be tough, they'd have to retune all the group content to account for the extra dps and I'm sure there are many other things.
The in progress button is useless. Does anyone actually use that? The inability to kick someone is dumb enough but ya I agree, having a tank throw a hissy fit and leave screws the entire group, or having a dps that fails or a healer that fails ect.
The chocobo thing drives me nuts. I just stopped using it because inevitably I'd be questing away and queue for a dungeon then get the bird out for kicks and get removed from queue. -
09-13-2013, 12:10 PMRedsockI believe vote to kick is coming in 2.2 along with ilvl requirements in all lvl 50 instances.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raniont
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09-13-2013, 12:11 PMRedsockOnly talking about the currency for gear, Tomestones.Quote:
Originally Posted by Godshelp
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09-13-2013, 12:24 PMHikozaemonSPELL SPEED INCREASES CAST SPEED NOT SKILL SPEED/GCDQuote:
Originally Posted by Redsock
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09-13-2013, 12:30 PMRedsockFrom tool tip: "Affects the recast timer of weaponskills". Recast = cd. 2.5 secs is the gcd in this game and it is called "recast" on the abilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hikozaemon
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09-13-2013, 12:40 PMHikozaemonthat is SKILL SPEED NOT SPELL SPEEDQuote:
Originally Posted by Redsock
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09-13-2013, 12:44 PMRedsockSpell Speed: "Affects both the casting and recast timers for spells"Quote:
Originally Posted by Hikozaemon
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09-13-2013, 01:40 PMDhalmel
FATE exp is too good, it needs to be adjusted or at least have dungeons have better exp boons.
I think with people doing FATE grinding to level up, they're missing out on learning tactics and practices that should be learned / known for end game. Tanks and healers that leveled up on mostly fates is going to lead to some problems. DPS not learning to take an eye on their enmity...etc etc -
09-13-2013, 01:43 PMZoot
Why does Bard need a DPS Limit Break? It's still a Support/DPS hybrid Job.
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09-13-2013, 10:51 PMRedsockBard queues as dps in the duty finder, so if you get double bard (which I have several times), then you have no dps LB and some of these fights almost require one. I have yet to see a situation were a healer LB is requred. Besides you will always have a healer in the gorup to do the AoE heal. I know it is better for a bard to do it so the healers dont stop casting, but I feel a straight dps LB or a support LB would be better than a heal that never gets used. From my instance farming, I have observed this: dps LB > Tank LB (if double bard)> Healer LB (used never).Quote:
Originally Posted by Zoot