Valentiones and Little Ladies Day to be followed in succession

[SohkyonAyhan]

Even before Covid-19 entered the picture I thought that some of the seasonal events seemed to be rather lacking in rewards and phoned in. From what I've seen elsewhere, other MMO's don't seem to be struggling quite as much as FFXIV is when it comes to getting meaty seasonal events out there alongside regular content patches.

As for what I'd like to see in terms of rewards? More feminine outfits and hairstyles for female characters and more masculine outfits and hairstyles for male characters, please. I'm weary of the 'unisex' route since I'm not interested in androgynous or feminine fashion.

That's an unfortunate trend then :P

Also to clear up, I'm not saying "unisex" items, I'm just saying I don't want them locked to a gender (I see how my phrasing was a little funky tho). I do like the split of more traditional masculine/feminine outfit options, but gosh darn it sometimes I want my catboy to be able to wear the funky tights or high heels.

[SohkyonAyhan]

Since we're discussing potential event rewards- I had a little mini(ish, sort of?) game thought, they might consider the chocobo gold and silver feathers or perhaps a bit more logical but special moogle tomes - to some that might have some value. Certainly a bit less theme'd to the content than a heart shape moogle but the way the event works could be still.

Like I imagine a 'good' version of the WoW plague that killed everyone on the streets (hilarious, I was so confused when it happened). With perhaps a quest item being used as a cheap means for memory management, every time you earn valentine you gain one of this item which can be then used via emote or interacting with the item and a target to send a valentine (this means two items, one for valentines spendable, one for sent). The quest will reward players with some of this charge, as a one time thing, but you will get say 2 charges per commendation in content as well (so a fixed amount from the quest, but an ever growing quantity from commendations that can get spread around). You can use the valentine on players like a phoenix down (out of combat) to raise them, on teleporting players to null their gil cost, sprint players gain a huge boost to sprint time, mounts travel faster, etc, or just because you want to- whatever, some cute side effects to make players have more fun with it (and of course it needs a heart animation to the player like dote lol). Those hit with a dote will gain a stacking buff, that buff will also represent a reduced reward (for a short duration). Meaning targeting individuals that haven't been doted upon will reward you the most. You always get a spendable charge (when doted). So in general the stock amount of doting should increase lol.

You can take all that 'spent' valentines to the moogle tomestone agent to purcahse neat things that normally those moogles sell. Event item could be in there too at a bit more reasonable price.

I LOVE this idea, the idea of using Valentines as like... actually giving a Valentine lol~ More done with the chocobo feathers would be cool too... I've had a few floating in my saddlebag that I will probably never use cos I don't have enough to spend them on the rewards I do want :P

[Duskane]

Yeah event rewards keep getting worse and uninspired

we just got a cool snowman mount?

like sure events items are wack but not every event reward is gonnna be a full set of glam especially when last valentine set was a full set

[SohkyonAyhan]

we just got a cool snowman mount?

like sure events items are wack but not every event reward is gonnna be a full set of glam especially when last valentine set was a full set

Cool snowman mount was VERY cool. I was quite happy with that, I still have a load of fun with it terrorizing the neighborhood with my FC mates.

I agree with you that not every event item has to be like, the greatest thing ever or whatever. But there is also merit in discussing pushing back on things like, especially cos good points have been brought up about Mogstation and the state of previous event items and what have you.

These discussions always seem to have a number of people going on about "the good ol' days" tho. I don't think it's all doom and gloom, but it's something that some people are upset about, so I guess it makes sense.

[Rosekitten]

See I'm fine with events being close together or after one another. The events usually only have like a hour or two worth of content at best before you are done with it and get to just look at the pretty décor.

But.. What happened? I get it they may still be behind.. but heck. They skipped events, and now we're getting next to nothing? Least if they are going to do this.. maybe oh I dunno add the event items from the old events in the event shop for the limited time.

We use to get 2-3 items at least per event. Art posted.. little odd and end décor.. anything. Music scrolls? The events were already short and kinda sad compared to other mmo holiday events. But now..

[Lukha]

That's an unfortunate trend then :P

Also to clear up, I'm not saying "unisex" items, I'm just saying I don't want them locked to a gender (I see how my phrasing was a little funky tho). I do like the split of more traditional masculine/feminine outfit options, but gosh darn it sometimes I want my catboy to be able to wear the funky tights or high heels.

This exactly for me. I love the spiffy vest from last year, but I'd like to wear it with the cute shorts ladies got. The slacks that came with the male set were nearly identical to the dozens of other plain slacks already available in-game to guys, and I need another pair of those like I need a hole in my head. Conversely, I know there's plenty of people with female characters out there who would like to be able to wear the vest and are starving for a decent pair of pants.

I'd be over the moon if they lifted the gender lock from these items when they put them on the mogstation in a few days, more than enough to make up for how underwhelming this year's event awards are.

[ItMe]

If they were to do more inspired rewards, what would people like to see?

I may be in the minority here, but I'd love remixes of existing songs.
A spooky remix of Rak Tika for halloween.
A valentines remix of Zenos theme.
A christmas version of The Twinning.
I love the starlight celebration because of how goofy the music is, and while they can def keep music uniquely forefront in that event and its stories, I think the other events could benefit from some goofy tunes too.

It'll never happen though : D
But I'd like to see something like that.

[Awha]

I just hope the Vest from last year goes on mogstation. Was unable to take part.

[SohkyonAyhan]

I may be in the minority here, but I'd love remixes of existing songs.
A spooky remix of Rak Tika for halloween.
A valentines remix of Zenos theme.
A christmas version of The Twinning.
I love the starlight celebration because of how goofy the music is, and while they can def keep music uniquely forefront in that event and its stories, I think the other events could benefit from some goofy tunes too.

It'll never happen though : D
But I'd like to see something like that.

Oooh I agree this is very unlikely to happen but would be super fun.

[Hyperia]

The other side effect of not putting nice items in these events... they will have less to sell in the Mogststion next year.