Ff14 A realm unfinished

[Hyrist]

I disagree that it seems unfinished.

There is defiantly content that gets a player from start to endgame without any jarring missteps. The content in this path is riveting and exciting, especially the story which pulls you in and keeps you there for its entirety.


After the main story ends and you have a level 50 character, there IS content to keep a player occupied. The fact that it is debate-ably sparse is irrelevant to whether or not the game feels 'complete' in my definition - as there is no one right now that can attest to having finished it legitimately.

What it lacks is variety, which comes typical in an Launch MMO's endgame. I do also disagree with the linear nature of the current endgame which keeps players tredmilling down pretty much identical paths in order to progress, but that disagreement against does not disqualify the game as 'complete' it's a merely a criticism of its initial release.

If you're playing intensely then I can see the reason for burn-out, especially if you are foregoing all player-generated content. This is why the casual player is faring so much better than the avid endgame player on average. I have a feeling this trend will actually continue until perhaps halfway between the first and second expansion, when the endgame gains enough variety for players to make a choice how they will progress, and be able to distract oneself between progression leaps.

However, at the tip of endgame, there will always be a treadmill waiting for you - this is why so many veterans and casuals alike warn players not to rush during release times.


Edit: Crystal tower is irrelevant to the discussion, honestly as it only adds a few steps to the treadmill itself.

[luggz]

So do we have any confirmed date on 2.1

[Earnhardt]

I see a lot of people say this kind of stuff. Why? Why does it bother you that people make threads like this? No one is forcing you to read them, or to even post on them are they? Why do people hate it so much when someone states an opinion? It's almost always, "if you don't like the game stop playing it". If all the people that had a gripe with something on this game left it right now, it would be finished. Almost everyone has an issue with something in this game, you can't deny that. But why can't people state their opinions on the forums without them being harassed or insulted in some way? Not evenyone thinks alike, so we're just going to have to deal with it. If you don't like a thread why not just move on to another one you do like?

Its funny you say that because...you just yelled at him basically for having an opinion of his own lol. There is so much hypocrisy on these threads its unreal.The reason most people don't like or want posts like these is because as a whole the game is successful, populated, and fun for MOST people playing it. Hence why it still has nearly 1 million people logging in.even if HALF those people left...the game would still be successful. But posts like this breed negativity about the game when its only your or a few people's opinion and it affects the games future users from even giving it a chance. There is a suggestion forum if you would like to go there and post ideas on what you think they should add if you are bored, or take something out if you think its broke. But putting in the general forums that the fail and unfinished, when its just merely your opinion that of the 300 things to do for people you only like 4 of them so the game didn't release with enough content in your mind.

[ArcheustheWise]

What an interesting thread.

[Akira_Tenshi]

Sounds like the early days of any mmo.

[Khronikos]

Or get this people that say they are bored want more actual content and variety. Pushing buttons to craft? Not fun. Speedrunning the same dungeons over and over? Not fun. Doing the same motions over and over again all day in a videogame? Not fun. This game is so boring it can make your eyes bleed.

Neckbeards just can't see the light because they live in this game.

That being said the game is successful. Some people just need to know when to back off. This game is hard to back off and the problem is the content doesn't agree with that.

[Sayura_]

- no pvp system (integral part of mmos, keeps people entertained and social)
- no way for alts to get the best gear (2 years of coil later..)
- no vanity system (because you're worth it)
- no need for a FC (LS's, fate groups, easily level your own FC)
- no inventory management (click all the things)

[ArcheustheWise]

Or get this people that say they are bored want more actual content and variety. Pushing buttons to craft? Not fun. Speedrunning the same dungeons over and over? Not fun. Doing the same motions over and over again all day in a videogame? Not fun. This game is so boring it can make your eyes bleed.

Neckbeards just can't see the light because they live in this game.

That being said the game is successful. Some people just need to know when to back off. This game is hard to back off and the problem is the content doesn't agree with that.

Thanks for the grin.