Summer Event

[Lemuria]

I'm really getting frustrated with this event. It seems unless you're a level 50 its impossible to obtain all of the swimsuits. The bomb run in Coerthas is littered with rank 30+ mobs, with level 35 enemies attacking him. To even get there, I have to dodge the aggro of level 54+ mobs (Raptors, Boars etc), and if I die (which I undoubtedly will) the nearest spawn point is a spot on the map which is surrounded by yet more raptors.

/end rant

Seriously though, can't SE make an event which more people can actually complete? I get that a lot of people have their rank 50's by now, but thats no excuse for making an event which can't be completed at every level.

[Esk]

I'm really getting frustrated with this event. It seems unless you're a level 50 its impossible to obtain all of the swimsuits. The bomb run in Coerthas is littered with rank 30+ mobs, with level 35 enemies attacking him. To even get there, I have to dodge the aggro of level 54+ mobs (Raptors, Boars etc), and if I die (which I undoubtedly will) the nearest spawn point is a spot on the map which is surrounded by yet more raptors.

/end rant

Seriously though, can't SE make an event which more people can actually complete? I get that a lot of people have their rank 50's by now, but thats no excuse for making an event which can't be completed at every level.

The event will happen again next year.
You can complete the parts your able to, that or get people from your LS to help you.
R50's just happen to be able to solo the event, its a world event, a group thing really, not solo.
Its content, not R20 content but just content for all ranks if the right situation.
I get your frustration but if it was doable solo at R1, they might as well just give you it and not bother making any event of it.

[Lemuria]

The event will happen again next year.
You can complete the parts your able to, that or get people from your LS to help you.
R50's just happen to be able to solo the event, its a world event, a group thing really, not solo.
Its content, not R20 content but just content for all ranks if the right situation.
I get your frustration but if it was doable solo at R1, they might as well just give you it and not bother making any event of it.

Sorry, but thats junk. They've had many MANY events across FFXI which were completely accessible to all levels. And no, they weren't just 'given' you had to work for them too! Just because an event can be done by rank 1, doesn't mean it has to be quick or easy. There are countless ways to keep things interesting without requiring a trek through rank 60 mobs!

[mysterytaru]

Sorry, but thats junk. They've had many MANY events across FFXI which were completely accessible to all levels. And no, they weren't just 'given' you had to work for them too! Just because an event can be done by rank 1, doesn't mean it has to be quick or easy. There are countless ways to keep things interesting without requiring a trek through rank 60 mobs!

Mentioning hogs and raptors tells me you went to Falcon's Nest rather than Owl's Nest and all I can say to that is: lols. Owl's Nest is easy to get to as any rank and with the event going on, any aggro should be dead or being dealt with when you get there.

[Lemuria]

Mentioning hogs and raptors tells me you went to Falcon's Nest rather than Owl's Nest and all I can say to that is: lols. Owl's Nest is easy to get to as any rank and with the event going on, any aggro should be dead or being dealt with when you get there.

Yes, because the population is SO huge right now that every mob in the vicinity is long since dead. Those wolves are rank 25-30 on their own, and they aggro. They're also blocking the route to Owls Nest, so you can't help but annoy at least one of them. Well, guess what? I'm rank 22, and being completely flattened by them. Also, my class is a mage which has a really horrible VIT-HP ratio. Three guesses how long it takes to be killed?

The bomb is constantly assailed by fire elementals at rank 35 which can nail me in two shots. Yes, of course I should be able to complete this quest, how silly of me.

I think all events should have community parts you cant do solo.
And some you have to do solo.
An yes playing with others in a mmo, such a bad idea lol.

I'm guessing you've got a rank 50 under your belt, or I'm pretty sure your attitude would be different. Yes, fine have quests or missions you can't solo. Thats normal, and expected of an MMO. Event quests though? Nope. They're time limited events which should encourage as many people to participate as possible. This isn't it.

I can scarcely name any MMO which doesn't make their event quests fully accessible across all levels, so why should FFXIV be any different?

There's a difference between 'playing with others' and 'leeching ashes'. I could happily plant myself in Owl's Nest and just pick up ashes while other people do the dirty work, but that's hardly getting into the spirit of things, is it?

[mysterytaru]

Yes, because the population is SO huge right now that every mob in the vicinity is long since dead. Those wolves are rank 25-30 on their own, and they aggro. They're also blocking the route to Owls Nest, so you can't help but annoy at least one of them. Well, guess what? I'm rank 22, and being completely flattened by them. Also, my class is a mage which has a really horrible VIT-HP ratio. Three guesses how long it takes to be killed?

The wolves can be avoided. The only thing that *might* be an issue are the R25 Footpads in the tunnel but as long as you don't stop to fight them and keep running, at R22 you can out run them w/o dying.

Also, you need to work on your use of quotes. I didn't post the second thing you quoted.

[Esk]

Sorry, but thats junk. They've had many MANY events across FFXI which were completely accessible to all levels. And no, they weren't just 'given' you had to work for them too! Just because an event can be done by rank 1, doesn't mean it has to be quick or easy. There are countless ways to keep things interesting without requiring a trek through rank 60 mobs!

It's an opinion, not junk, your I wana do everything! at whatever rank is junk imo.
I think all events should have community parts you cant do solo.
And some you have to do solo.
An yes playing with others in a mmo, such a bad idea lol.

[Lissandra]

I'm really getting frustrated with this event. It seems unless you're a level 50 its impossible to obtain all of the swimsuits. The bomb run in Coerthas is littered with rank 30+ mobs, with level 35 enemies attacking him. To even get there, I have to dodge the aggro of level 54+ mobs (Raptors, Boars etc), and if I die (which I undoubtedly will) the nearest spawn point is a spot on the map which is surrounded by yet more raptors.

/end rant

Seriously though, can't SE make an event which more people can actually complete? I get that a lot of people have their rank 50's by now, but thats no excuse for making an event which can't be completed at every level.

This is understandable, but we still have like 2 weeks or so left of this event. You are a rank 22 CON, and it shouldn't be too difficult or too long to rank up to at least 30, so that you will have an easier time escorting the bomb. However, if I was on the same server as you, I'd gladly help.