Another "they quit" thread

[Alysanne]

Reading this thread was an exercise is disappointment. The OP had valid concerns about 8 player content and the strain it puts on FCs, and half the people just ignored it to point out subscription numbers.

It persisted to be an issue for the next year. I hope it isn't an issue in the expansion. Time to see if SE learned anything developing 2.X.

[Lycinder]

The reason why everyone was friendly and worked together in FFXI was because the game required parties for everything. If you were known to be a dick, no one would invite you and you couldn't complete any content. In FFXIV we have the opposite i.e. everything can be done solo and if you need a party, you can just group with some randoms, still be a dick, and no one will care because you'll never see them again.

Actually this game forces you to group up for a lot of content, a lot of friends from other mmos were a bit freaked out when they saw that the main storyline was gated behind group content for leveling up.
Anyway if you pf a lot and act like a nob you aren't going to be pf'ing long in ff14 because everyone will block you from farms and clears.

[Ortamus]

Giving feedback is good. Which he... kind of did?

Also, you seem to want something to be proud of in this game.

People like yourself are what really made this game worth while. I didn't want pride, I don't think I'd ever be to find that in any game, I wanted fun. Sometimes knowing what you'd get is a big motivator. An example would be in pvp, I knew how many wins I'd have to get for my mounts. Maybe with the pony's I'd say reward players automatically with them after they've completed the duty a certain number of times (if they've not had luck with loot) It's not even for myself, I was happy enough on my Maelstorm horse. I just didn't like to see people stressing because they'd take hours forming parties then only to lose out. A friend of mine done WoD 37 times to get their last piece of loot and they weren't enjoying it. I know it's up to each individual how they spend their time I think it'd be nice if the game rewards the players a little more.

[Lewtskie]

Well done on being the second person on assuming my thoughts and being completely wrong.

We never 'assumed' anything about you; you made your thoughts clear as day. And it's not what you say, it's how you say it, and how you explained that you felt pity because someone was proud just shows your not akin to those who enjoy what this game offers. And there's no need to 'defend' this game, it's just a game and every game has hits and misses for everyone. It is what it is and it is clearly something you don't want, as a couple have already helped explain. Honestly, not sure why you're looking for reinforcement as to the reasons you quit. If it didn't appeal in the end, that's fine. We all sometimes end up stepping too far into a game we eventually realize we don't enjoy. The best is really to just move on and find something you can enjoy.

You gave good feedback. Everything can always use adjustments. I'll certainly not defend the ludicrous rng that ties into relics, especially when stacked with grind. RNG on anything can always be nasty, it sucks. And there could be a more efficient system, but rng and grind is how MMOs survive. Pony drops honestly it's not something necessary and all fluff, so I can't throw up my arms and demand better drop chances. Gear that people need to perform better in content is a different story. It does need work. Better would be if raids offered more loot per run to fight the low drops or considering the number of classes in existence for specific gear. But you can always find other outlets for gear. Grinding currencies, or crafting and slotting materias. May not always be the best but it can hold over while you more passively grind gear.

[Shyluv]

Sometimes knowing what you'd get is a big motivator.

Can't argue that. So, if they did something like a fail-safe; do ramuh ex 299 times and haven't won the pony lot? Well on the 300th you'll get a token that will drop only to you that will let you redeem it for the pony.

Is that something you'd like? I don't know how possible that is to develope. But when leaving feedback it's good to try to leave solutions to the things you don't like. Which I think you tried to do, but they have been misunderstood.

[Ortamus]

We never 'assumed' anything about you;.

Two people have incorrectly made assumptions on my thoughts, yourself not being one of them. As to "why" I wanted to know if there were any other players who thought the same, obviously one my reasons has upset a few people here and for that I can only apologize, having already explained it to people if I see any more replies regarding one sentence I'm not going to bother replying. But on the others I sincerely want SE to make the game more enjoyable for players and make it more fun because for a long time the only thing that kept me going were the other players. The one thing I'll miss more than anything is stuff like when you're out doing fates, teaming up with a random person and making a new friend out of it. I'll not miss the battles, the gathering, the story, or SE telling me I have to change my password, but the people have been awesome.

[Blissa]

You know what this games problem is? On the adventure side of things there is nothing to do besides grind armor or level. That gets super old after awhile! Thank god I have all max crafters and gathers or I would have quit a long time ago. They really need to do a lot more for the adventure side of the game!

[Stanelis]

You know what this games problem is? On the adventure side of things there is nothing to do besides grind armor or level. That gets super old after awhile! Thank god I have all max crafters and gathers or I would have quit a long time ago. They really need to do a lot more for the adventure side of the game!

I'd really like to see some sort of exploration content in dungeon.

[Shyluv]

You know what this games problem is? On the adventure side of things there is nothing to do besides grind armor or level. That gets super old after awhile! Thank god I have all max crafters and gathers or I would have quit a long time ago. They really need to do a lot more for the adventure side of the game!

Definitely agree.

[Malevicton]

snippity snoop

On a scale of maybe to maybe not how possible is it that you incorrectly assumed people made incorrect assumptions?

I mean, just in general, if you're gonna go after someone's assumptions it's a good idea to double check your own just to be safe. At least I assume so.