There will be new main content to rank up?

[Sephr]

Sounds like just as the game is getting fixed, they are going to jack it up all over again by adding PvP which has ruined the balance of every MMO since the dawn of time.

THE WORLD IS ENDING BECAUSE OF PEEVEEPEEE.

FFXI had pvp, game was not ruined.

Edit: I honestly hope they launch some new servers come PS3 release, because, as the above poster says, a lot of the systems that are in place/have been in place so far have trashed the game.

Would be nice to get a fresh start with no rank 50s-in-every-class from the get go.

[Shura]

While i was happy about the changes to GuildLeves, i don't think its smart to change Leves without adding alternatives to character growth. Do they expect people to log on for an hour to do dungeons then just play solo? whats the point of it being an MMO then. I understand they will add character growth options later on but if that's the case, they should of waited on the Leve changes too and added new options in the same patch as Leve changes. atm i only log in to do Guild Leve static with friends and most of them just log in for the static too so with this patch, other then dungeons we have no reason to really log in and play together. Considering most of them are bored with a game as it is, and some play rift to kill time, this direction SE is taking is really bad imo. Its like asking to players to go play different games until things are fixed, but the question becomes, how many will return in 3 months time.

[Tempestmoon]

I think some people are in for a surprise, We've been promised things in this patch that will keep people busy. Plus no one knows how much time there will be between 1.18 and 1.19 SE says it will be quicker. Until then, we have what they call a huge plot line with the implimented Companies, the 2 dungeons. We can still do Leve's even if they are more geared towards solo play, we can still group up and link. Hopefully there are a few other Secrets they have in store for us with 1.18 patch, but even if there isn't It will be enough for now

Do the quests(which are supposed to give SP), do the new "Raids" do the entire plot line they supply with companies, and in between that, do Leve's and god forbid maybe grind abit in a linkshell party. More content will come.

[Aveline]

Chances are its going to Ballista Type/Arena PvP like FFXI(which i prefer), not free roaming, kill on sight PvP like other MMos.

They have already said that players will not be able to just run up and stab each other, like on PVP servers in some MMOs. So.. if you don't like to PVP, just don't sign up for the PVP events they have planned, and let those of us that do enjoy a challenge have our fun?

[Arale]

I would like it if it were equal. Many people want parties to be superior to soloing, but what if you don't have time to group for hours on end, grinding mobs? Should you get the short end of the stick because of that? I don't feel that's very fair, and I'm more or less in the middle of solo and team play. I have a little time for both, but I hope Yoshida sticks to what he said and keeps everything central, while not giving any one way the spot light. I personally would love if we had story arcs, cut scenes, better rewards and all that, but only if they weren't party exclusive and available to everyone.

[Tempestmoon]

They have already said that players will not be able to just run up and stab each other, like on PVP servers in some MMOs. So.. if you don't like to PVP, just don't sign up for the PVP events they have planned, and let those of us that do enjoy a challenge have our fun?

I would even welcome instanced zones/raids where you get a choice, Do you want to enter a PVP friendly or PVE only instance of this zone. PVP instance would group those players into the same instances.

[Malakhim]

Would be nice to get a fresh start with no rank 50s-in-every-class from the get go.

I still wish there'd be a character wipe. I don't understand all the people still trying to get as high as possible when so many things are going to be changing in the coming patches. It's not as if you automatically stop playing with people you've met in-game if you're worried about that kind of thing.

[Aveline]

I still wish there'd be a character wipe. I don't understand all the people still trying to get as high as possible when so many things are going to be changing in the coming patches. It's not as if you automatically stop playing with people you've met in-game if you're worried about that kind of thing.

If they did a character wipe, I and likely everyone I know would quit playing and never look back. A character wipe is the worst thing they could do for this community, and thankfully they know it. Why are people so hung up on destroying other players' achievements?

[Tempestmoon]

If they did a character wipe, I and likely everyone I know would quit playing and never look back. A character wipe is the worst thing they could do for this community, and thankfully they know it. Why are people so hung up on destroying other players' achievements?

I agree, that would be a harsh punnishment for someone who still wants to play the game. Doesn't matter what type of game you are playing, you lose something you have spent hours working on, you will lose the drive to re-do it again and just leave. I've done it countless times with single player games if something happens to my save game. Character wipe = Game death. Besides, that would be resetting the entire economy as well. Everyone will be back in the same boat of no equipment and weapons because no one has a crafter that can make them yet. Baaaaaad idea all around, <end fail topic>

[Cascade]

I agree, that would be a harsh punnishment for someone who still wants to play the game. Doesn't matter what type of game you are playing, you lose something you have spent hours working on, you will lose the drive to re-do it again and just leave. I've done it countless times with single player games if something happens to my save game. Character wipe = Game death. Besides, that would be resetting the entire economy as well. Everyone will be back in the same boat of no equipment and weapons because no one has a crafter that can make them yet. Baaaaaad idea all around, <end fail topic>

indeed

there are some of use that have spent countless hours lvling our classes. a char wipe would just be a kick in the arse to atleast 50% of the current players. i know i would never play this game again if i had to start from the bottom.

but i really gotta ask..... why do people even think it would be a good thing?