MSQ cutscenes - Allow vote to skip if there are no first time/new players

[Packetdancer]

It's always great when those get rolling. Some of my favorite comments:

I used to try to do entire stand-up comedy routines if the party seemed receptive; I think my favorite was the time I managed to narrate the entire thing in the manner of a Sir David Attenborough nature documentary.

("Here we have an example of the Greater Crested Garlean, the leader of this particular flock, coming to confront the small group of the native Eorzean Adventurers who hope to chase this invasive species from their territory. Notice that the Garlean's plumage remains dark, a clear indication that he does not view the interlopers as a threat to his domain; were he to feel threatened, his plumage would become much brighter in an attempt to intimidate and frighten off the perceived threat." Etc.)

[kaynide]

I remember when I thought ffxiv had potential. It was when the scions got rolled in waking sands. And then it just turned into pokemon. They're immortal, don't worry.

I’m not sure what any of that has to do with my post, but, I mean, you are certainly entitled to your opinion on things.

I enjoy the scions, and though I have my own critiques and ideas for improvement, the game is fine.

For me the game is doing exactly what I expect it to do, so I am satisfied.

[Xaruko_Nexume]

Hot take. Don't remove the cutscenes or give the option to skip. Buff the mobs and bosses. In the four months I have played, only times I encountered toxicity was in my first run of Praetorium (from a mentor too) every sprouts first time in there they are just lost and confused, and left alone with out of context cut scenes and confusion. Buff the stuff in there so people cant just plow through it and they have to wait on the rest of their group.

[Xaruko_Nexume]

I did not even mention WoW. I am just saying objectively the story in ff14 is not good. I played the majority of the mmos. Here is why…

1) story has no options that actually matter- old school and boring in 2021
2) your character has 0 growth- poor writing
3) you are a deus ex machina, every god bows to you for 0 reason
4) The charachter cast is arguably worthless but take your credit
5) Being hero is repetitive
6) No proper interaction with world - you have 0 impact
7) you got no agency, and your actions don’t match your intent


FF14 shines in an area where people don’t give it any credit. The best part of ff14 is it’s combat, which unfortunately does not get to shine because of the easy content.

I have enjoyed every savage and ultimate I have done… 10000X the msq. And no I am not a raider in WoW or other mmos.

Take my post objectively

1500 hours in swtor
1000 hours in eso
Casually played WoW in cata, legion, Wotlk [somewhere around 900 hours]
2000 hours in GW2 pvp
BnS: 1300 hours
Elsword: 950 hours
Wizard101: 3000 hours
Other mmos I forget: 6+ years of playing every failed mmos

I have a lot of things to compare to.

How can you say with a straight face the story is objectively bad? I am a 38 year old grizzled biker who drives a truck and and ARR made me laugh, and cry. I remember the first real sense of panic in ARR, after we beat the primal, went back to the wasting sands and everything there was dark and a mess...Sheer panic.

If Heavensward was a movie, it would get an oscar. I can't tell you the roller coaster of emotions that story and those characters made me feel.

Stormblood, where I am now, everyone says is "the bad one"? So far I am having a blast. The graphics are better since dropping PS3 support then. So much voice acting on the other side of the world its great.

So please don't say anything about this game is objective, certainly not the story. You don't speak for me.

[Kes13a]

How can you say with a straight face the story is objectively bad? I am a 38 year old grizzled biker who drives a truck and and ARR made me laugh, and cry. I remember the first real sense of panic in ARR, after we beat the primal, went back to the wasting sands and everything there was dark and a mess...Sheer panic.

If Heavensward was a movie, it would get an oscar. I can't tell you the roller coaster of emotions that story and those characters made me feel.

Stormblood, where I am now, everyone says is "the bad one"? So far I am having a blast. The graphics are better since dropping PS3 support then. So much voice acting on the other side of the world its great.

So please don't say anything about this game is objective, certainly not the story. You don't speak for me.

the poster you replied to is a misplaced troll from another game. their posts are generally meant to denigrate something they have little interest in being in, and have admitted they prefer ruining other peoples experiences for their own satisfaction. they are here only because a popular streamer is here. there is zero "objective" about anything they post unless it is to sow discord as an objective.

glad you are enjoying your time here ^^ enjoyment is what makes it a game after all

[Xaruko_Nexume]

the poster you replied to is a misplaced troll from another game. their posts are generally meant to denigrate something they have little interest in being in, and have admitted they prefer ruining other peoples experiences for their own satisfaction. they are here only because a popular streamer is here. there is zero "objective" about anything they post unless it is to sow discord as an objective.

glad you are enjoying your time here ^^ enjoyment is what makes it a game after all

Thanks. I got a little heated I guess. I don't mind if people like or dislike things. I don't care if they hate it. But why are they here paying a sub for something they hate? No shame in walking away from something they don't enjoy.

[Kes13a]

Thanks. I got a little heated I guess. I don't mind if people like or dislike things. I don't care if they hate it. But why are they here paying a sub for something they hate? No shame in walking away from something they don't enjoy.

thats always the question isnt it?

[Snorky]

No just no skipping, this is the glue that binds us. Why is it so hard for people to help others in game. Sure there are bad apples but maybe just maybe if a person shows kindness or helps someone else that person may go on to pay it forward. Pay it forward people, I've done it in line at the store or drive thru at a fast food restaurant. It works it spreads and it is glorious.

[Kes13a]

No just no skipping, this is the glue that binds us. Why is it so hard for people to help others in game. Sure there are bad apples but maybe just maybe if a person shows kindness or helps someone else that person may go on to pay it forward. Pay it forward people, I've done it in line at the store or drive thru at a fast food restaurant. It works it spreads and it is glorious.

I agree.

however it seems to interfere with a majority of "ITS ALL ABOUT ME ME ME ALWAYS" people's outlook on life

[Bearded]

The rewards for these duties are enhanced specifically for the need to view the cutscenes. Like many other have said (many, many times) if you do not want to see them do not queue for the duty.