Any chance on classic XI-style "pull camps?"

[Yves]

I really don't care for the "roaming party" concept of this game and was wondering if the devs could shed some light on whether or not we can expect to see a shift back to traditional camps with a puller?

Honestly, this kind of setup allows for more roles to be played and really enhances the depth of combat and group dynamics.

Anyone out there agree?

[Xoo]

I do agree, but it's doubtful it'll return since so, so many concede that grinding is an 'outdated' method of character progression.

[Jennestia]

This can already be done in some camps, but the mobs are tethered on a very short leash in a lot of instances -- For example the kobold camp near that airship platform is suitable for it though you'll obviously get links. I actually do miss camp styles like this, but sadly people seem to think this is "boring" when roaming around gets old just as well lol.

[Alkoun]

As a conjurer, and as its been stated that moving while casting will interrupt casts in the future (and I support that), I support the stationary group model, AS WELL AS the roaming party model.

Let's have both!

Also, is this more of a player issue or is this a mob placement issue or both or what?

[Jinko]

Was there any indication that this would happen ?

You can go stand in beastman camp and thing just pop ontop of you, no roaming involved really.

I can't say either way is much fun, roaming gets annoying after a while, camping gets boring after a while.

[Albela_Killingifritcom]

well. if you want static parties youll just have to fight monsters that are too strong that a link will cause a wipe/near wipe.
ffxi parties only turned into roaming parties if you were killing too fast and respawns were not fast enough and wanted to chain higher.

[Isaveron]

but sadly people seem to think this is "boring" when roaming around gets old just as well lol.

And sadly people like you seem to think making this game more like XI is a good idea.

[Jennestia]

And sadly people like you seem to think making this game more like XI is a good idea.

Sorry to break it to you, but more MMOs than FFXI actually had stationary grinding spots and the only roaming aspect was fighting while getting to the camp spot.

Good try though.

[Elexia]

And sadly people like you seem to think making this game more like XI is a good idea.

Sadly, people like you think making XIV into a good game by taking what works from it's successful predecessor is a bad thing, but that is troll logic afterall.

[Koku]

Both are similar in boredom imo. Actually. Grinding in general is quite boring. Pick your poison I suppose.