If it is not broken, DO NO FIX IT!

[EliseDee]

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As an avid player of Final Fantasy XI and Now Final Fantasy XIV I have appreciated the changes that have been made to improve the game play but I do no like the way the community is going with changing the core system of the game which was never a problem. As the old adage says "If it is not broken don't fix it."

First The Armory System, I enjoy having the option of wearing whatever gear for whatever class at whatever level, given yes there are down points to this but it allows me to do a few things that I enjoy. For example maximizing in a stat I could not with equipment of my class (given that I do take the stamina hit or whatever else comes with it) also on the pure aesthetics of it all and being able to look as cool as I want cross equipping gear from other classes for just plain town roaming or when I need to get my gear repaired. I don't think this needs to change. Because this was something that I thought was unique and innovative and drew me to this game a lot.

Second The point allotment system. I LIKE having a physical level, this makes the difference between a casual player who plays one class and a hardcore player who does many. Not only do you get the bonuses of more abilities but you also get the option of capping your stats on a lower level class you wish to level. Also I enjoy having the choice of how I build my character making it a lot more customizable and able to make a lot of different builds.(For example if I wanted to play a conjurer that could take a physical hit I would concentrate more on VIT PIT and MND as apposed to the PIT MND and INT since I want to heal not nuke. With the removal of the point allotment it would take that customization of your character away. Something which I think makes this game head over heels better then the way the community is attempting to take it with these poll results. Not to mention with the combination of the armory system I could use belt or boots from a gladiator to get more VIT.

So in closing I think the issue was never the core game system just some things that had to be worked on that in my opinion have been. SO lets try not to change something fully and wholly because Square is giving you the option. YOU are not a game designer you do not know the ideal behind how they wanted the game. Yes I agree that there have been a lot of things that needed change, but these two things are fine and need not be changed. And if it is changed not completely a happy medium would be much better a compromise, Don't like physical level cause you have to make your own decision in character growth then make it to where you can have an auto level option for your class when you rank up and have your points be allotted for each class. I think the armory system is fine, make as much class specific gear as you want that's great. But don't make it to where I cant wear what I want. For end game type gear like AF or things of the sort I could see how you might want to make it so only the class that can wear this wear it. So for something like that I can understand because it would be so to see a show of passage, that you did what you had to to get your AF, but anything else is just not worth it. LEAVE IT ALONE PEOPLE, you got an amazing game and now you are crying and moaning trying to turn it into WOW, which if you are here right now and not playing cataclysm shows you a lot about the game you are attempting to turn this into.

[EliseDee]

Bump back to the top please.

[Ori]

I don't have much to add to this.

I agree. I like these systems the OP mentioned just as they are. I enjoy the way they work and I enjoy the freedom that comes with them. Please leave them be.

Don't get me wrong. I find that there are other systems in the game that could be tweaked or overhauled, but not the Armory and Point systems.

[EliseDee]

thank you. at least im not the only one.

[Xzen]

/signed

I love the armory system. It's one of the few redeeming qualities the game has at the moment.

[AngryNixon]

I don't know about the point allotment system, or rather don't care about it in the least.

The armory system I think is great. It allows players to make awful choices and suffer for them.

[Kurokikaze]

If those things you mentioned weren't broken we wouldn't be here cause Tanaka would still be in charge.

They need a voting system just so I can rate this thread down.

[Xzen]

If those things you mentioned weren't broken we wouldn't be here cause Tanaka would still be in charge.

They need a voting system just so I can rate this thread down.

I don't see whats broken about being able to customize your character. There are some things that are broken. The armory system is not one of them.

[EliseDee]

If those things you mentioned weren't broken we wouldn't be here cause Tanaka would still be in charge.

They need a voting system just so I can rate this thread down.

Im sorry but I dont think there is anything wrong with being able to customise your stats as you see fit. Last time I checked I can wear whatever clothing I damn well please regardless of the fact that it was appropriate for the situation. Make changes to where people can see exactly what stats they are losing for wearing cross class higher ranked gear (ive done a lot of extensive testing and on equipment you start showing positive stats within 2-3 levels of optimal not much but better then current rank and on weapons its 2 levels prior for same stats and the tier below it and 1 level to show minimal stat increase) Because people seem to think just cause you click on the gear and all stats are green that those are the stats you are getting when you ARE NOT in optimal rank. Sadly untrue. Quick solution to people having issues with the point allotment make it so each class gets its own point allotment set saved. SO you have one for your mages and melee. Issue fixed. The two systems mentioned are two of the best things in this game, and its people like YOU who lack the understanding behind the concept that is killing this game. Thanks for the bump though

[edgar131]

I think there are some changes that could be made to make the current system better, but I agree with the OP. The armory system and physical levels need to stay.