PvP - Do we really want this kind of thing in Final Fantasy?

[Altera]

As long as PVP does not start to interfere with class balance in any way at all, i wont mind PVP being implemented.
The constant pvp/pve balance issues in WoW was 1 of the main reasons I quit the game.

[Nikita]

What people are forgetting to mention is that WoW is so strictly balanced because they want it to be viable as an e-sport for professional tournaments. This was made even more clear when they stated Diablo III will not be balanced like WoW nor have the PvP focus as they want the different characters to be unique.

I highly doubt we will ever see professional FFXIV e-tournaments like WoW has.

[Evenstar]

As long as PVP does not start to interfere with class balance in any way at all, i wont mind PVP being implemented.
The constant pvp/pve balance issues in WoW was 1 of the main reasons I quit the game.

Exactly what I was trying to say

[Onidemon]

As long as PVP does not start to interfere with class balance in any way at all, i wont mind PVP being implemented.
The constant pvp/pve balance issues in WoW was 1 of the main reasons I quit the game.

PVP balancing and PVE balancing is the same thing. They involve the exact same things. If one class is over powered over the others then a lot of players will be chosing to play that specific class and others would complain about it so there comes the need for balancing.

Uniquenss comes from how the experience is when chosing a class. How the way you play will change. It's not about which spells is more powerful. Every class should be equal and only the gameplay experience should change. Sure some classes will have more def then others but the ones with lower def will have more attack to compensate. So there will never be any class that will rise above everyone else.

[Azurus]

The problem with most games with pvp is that the pvp balancing effects the pve as well. SE has always been really good about keeping their hands off jobs and stuff when it comes to pvp so it does not effect pve. They did a great job in 11 and even tho there were god pvp classes no one really cared cause pvp was not that important and it was just fun. With the way they are doing it here i feel it will be the same concept. I like the way they are approaching pvp and keeping it in its own little areas.

[Illy]

I hate PvP I always have and I always will. I have always(and this is my opinion and I know I will get bashed for it) have thought PvP in a MMO is pointless as it's all for bragging rights in most cases and in most cases the person who can waste more time in the game and get the better stuff wins. It's almost never truly about skill and who is the better player.

All that said the great thing about PvP in SE games is that you don't need to do and they don't force you. The same seems to be true for what they have in FFXIV and as long as they don't add things the average PVE player could only get from PvP I don't care about it being in the game. But if they start adding story lines you can only see by doing PVP or Gear that isn't PVP related that can only be gotten via PVP then I will have a problem. But from the plans they outlined that doesn't seem to be the case.

[Moiren]

I dont wanna read, too long... but just my 2 cents: I DONT like PvP, but since it will be limited to PvP-only zones (just like FFXI with Ballista, etc), then why not? People who like it will have the possibility to enjoy it... and why not, maybe I'll give it a try too!

[Biggs]

and like this post if you don't want to see PvP in Final Fantasy XIV.

I think them adding PVP fits nicely with their concept of trying to have something for everyone. I hope they keep it fun and lighthearted though. If they start offering end game gear or something you can't get anywhere else I think it could change the feel of the game. As long as it stays about having fun and offering different gaming options to players I see no problem with it. PLus, how awsome would it be to have some "Your LS vs My LS" stlye duals?

[Reinheart]

It wont affect the regular game play of FFXIV so I don't see nothing wrong with having PvP system.
It would be fun to just join in once in a while when you're bored or want to try something different once in a while.

YoshiP also mentioned where PvP can be used as a way to enter certain other contents.
So say Limsa vs Uldah vs Gird and Limsa wins this week, everyone in Limsa can try new _____ content.

would be interesting to see something like that imo while I'm sure people going to say if you do that one team will keep on winning to keep the content claim for themselves.

But to counter that YoshiP also said in the interview they want to make it where one group can hold the key to summon the primal and by doing that you should be able to beat the crap out of those guys

[Mishakai]

Yes, I love PVP. I doubt I will spend all of my time on it.. However when I run out of PVE stuff to do for the day and it comes down to crafting or logging off, I will log off. When I run out of PVE stuff to do for the day and it comes down to crafting or PVP, I will participate in PVP.