Suggestion: How to Implement Flight in 2.x Areas Without Delaying Expansion

[Ashkendor]

To be honest, SE is being disingenuous here. They knew they wanted to flying well before 3.0, obviously. Why did they not simply redesign the 2.0 zones back then?

They aren't being disingenous at all. They just never intended to add flying to those zones in the first place.

There's really not much reason to do so, honestly. The old areas are so small it's not needed.

[Preypacer]

They aren't being disingenous at all. They just never intended to add flying to those zones in the first place.

There's really not much reason to do so, honestly. The old areas are so small it's not needed.

Indeed. Just for kicks, I just rode chocobo from Gridania to Ul'dah - following the roads, no short-cuts or cross-country. Took me about 8 minutes. So that's about 2 minutes on average, to cross each zone, following the roads. Could probably chop a couple minutes off that if I took short-cuts. And of course, there's Aetheryte crystals you could port directly to once you have them.

If they added flying, at current flying speeds, forget it. You'd be across the zones in seconds. It'd be ridiculous.

What gets me are those acting like it's somehow needed, or important enough that adding it should take priority, even if it means pushing back new areas/content for an expansion. I mean seriously? "No no no, don't put priority on designing and introducing new content and areas for your players to explore. I'd much rather be able to fly around in 2+ year-old areas. That's much more important. Those new areas can wait."

Yeah, okay. lol

Sure people want flying in the old zones, because they want it. But to argue that it's needed, or should somehow be a higher priority? Come on.

[Spawnie]

What gets me are those acting like it's somehow needed, or important enough that adding it should take priority, even if it means pushing back new areas/content for an expansion. I mean seriously? "No no no, don't put priority on designing and introducing new content and areas for your players to explore. I'd much rather be able to fly around in 2+ year-old areas. That's much more important. Those new areas can wait."

Yeah, okay. lol

Sure people want flying in the old zones, because they want it. But to argue that it's needed, or should somehow be a higher priority? Come on.

couldnt agree more lol

[Yoruichi4478]

They aren't being disingenous at all. They just never intended to add flying to those zones in the first place.

There's really not much reason to do so, honestly. The old areas are so small it's not needed.

well, what about 2.0 Coerthas? Only one aetheryte and ppl going from A to Z have to ground it all the way since there are no other aetherytes at say Whitebrim or the giant tower further south to get to for example, a hunt mark that will melt with everyone on the server heading to it even if you get there via the Mor Dhona exit, or the thavnarian mistletoe node. Just a couple examples of convenience. I mean even 1.0 Coerthas had multiple camps all over the zone besides Camp Dragonhead with their own aetherytes you could teleport to and now we have just the one. It was faster and easier to get around 1.0 Coerthas than it is now for some even with the zones technically being a fraction of the size they were in 1.0. 1.0 Mor Dhona had the same thing, but then again, it was also much larger than it is now.
I think it would just maybe simpler to put more aetherytes in that zone for example and some in the Hinterlands if it's even possible.

[Ashkendor]

well, what about 2.0 Coerthas? Only one aetheryte and ppl going from A to Z have to ground it all the way since there are no other aetherytes at say Whitebrim or the giant tower further south to get to for example, a hunt mark that will melt with everyone on the server heading to it even if you get there via the Mor Dhona exit, or the thavnarian mistletoe node. Just a couple examples of convenience. I mean even 1.0 Coerthas had multiple camps all over the zone besides Camp Dragonhead with their own aetherytes you could teleport to and now we have just the one. It was faster and easier to get around 1.0 Coerthas than it is now for some even with the zones technically being a fraction of the size they were in 1.0. 1.0 Mor Dhona had the same thing, but then again, it was also much larger than it is now.
I think it would just maybe simpler to put more aetherytes in that zone for example and some in the Hinterlands if it's even possible.

Could it use another aetheryte or two? Absolutely. Does it need flying? Nah. I've spent a ton of time out of bounds in that zone and honestly it would need a massive overhaul before they added flying. Too many one sided mountains and two dimensional scenery.

[Jynx]

well, what about 2.0 Coerthas? Only one aetheryte and ppl going from A to Z have to ground it all the way.

I swear I always envisions this when people complain about something like travel distance in MMO's these days.


Different times these are.

[Yoruichi4478]

Wasn't complaining and you need a comprehension check if you think I was. I was merely citing examples of what I hear ppl complaining about in-game. Big difference there.

[Jynx]

Wasn't complaining and you need a comprehension check if you think I was. I was merely citing examples of what I hear ppl complaining about in-game. Big difference there.

And above is what I think of the people who are complaining.

[Chewy2nd]

well, what about 2.0 Coerthas? Only one aetheryte and ppl going from A to Z have to ground it all the way since there are no other aetherytes at say Whitebrim or the giant tower further south to get to for example, a hunt mark that will melt with everyone on the server heading to it even if you get there via the Mor Dhona exit, or the thavnarian mistletoe node. Just a couple examples of convenience. I mean even 1.0 Coerthas had multiple camps all over the zone besides Camp Dragonhead with their own aetherytes you could teleport to and now we have just the one. It was faster and easier to get around 1.0 Coerthas than it is now for some even with the zones technically being a fraction of the size they were in 1.0. 1.0 Mor Dhona had the same thing, but then again, it was also much larger than it is now.

I'm thinking that Snowcloak (Hard) might actually unlock a path between Western and Central Highlands.