New Mentor requirements

[Galenini]

Go back and read the section on Mentor changes in the 5.0 patch notes.
https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...6712a499e97484


Everyone was warned back in June there were more changes to come in 5.1 for those who wanted to retain certification.

It was not an arbitrary change. Players have been upset with the quality of Mentors for quite some time and SE had noticed.

It's not a sudden one when we had 4 months advance notice that more changes would go into effect in 5.1 and Mentors would have until 5.2 to meet the new requirements.

Quit the game over the change if you want. It doesn't make sense when the change does not impact what you say you enjoy doing and how you do it.

The previous published requirement was 300 commendations (as well as the others.)

The change has suddenly moved from 300 to 5 times that. (Again, also a barrier to entry for new players.)

I have given feedback to SE in a form that they can recognize within their business framework/focus. (This does not mean I have quit; it is one of 3 options.)

I stated two reasons why I play. The assumption that one supersedes the other is not correct. Pursuing the new requirements negates my ability to play with my FC. That absolutely impacts what I enjoy and how I do it. (Playing with people I know and have played with online for 20 years - all of which are family members. All.)

I am sorry if that does not make sense.

My feedback to SE still stands.


PS: I absolutely agree that those who only achieved 300 commendations and temporarily played nice to reap rewards and are not actually contributing to NN or, worse, are causing drama there (see previous post), need to stop negatively impacting the game and its community.