#FFXIVHEALERSTRIKE

[mellii]

Personally I won’t join, even if I agree with some of the points made. But I wish you all luck to get some changes in the future that gives you more enjoyment as a healer.

Here are some reasons though why I am not joining if anyone is curious

- While I think a lot of things could be better I really like the astro changes in Dawntrail and will most likely main it. I don’t really mind if a job is more or less complex, but the changes fit more with the class fantasy I personally have for it, where the cards are not a separate thing independent of healing and only really matter for damage.
- While I think the messaging is more inline with a boycott (which I would be more open to joining), calling it a strike just doesn’t sit well with me. Because a strike in theory is always about making something more inconvenient for other people in order to put pressure on people. I know that is not exactly what you guys plan on doing, but it would still make me anxious to use the hash tag
- The messaging is in some parts a little bit confusing to me, in the first post it talks about giving people healing in a static right now a grace period but a lot of posts are saying it is mostly about DF. A grace period makes only sense for me if stopping healing in a static is a requirement to join. (Of course it could be just everyone doing there own thing, but still kind of confusing to me)
- I think to join in myself I would agree with all the points of the manifesto as well. For example I personally agree it would be better if other jobs had some less healing options (for example warrior in dungeons). But I really like how many strong oGCD heals we have for example

But like I said good luck to all of you anyway, those are just some of the reasons why I personally won’t join in even if I agree with some of the points.

[MitsukiKimura]

Honestly surprised how big this thread is but I will voice my support for this and will be retiring from healing overall until better changes are here. Not a fan of the healer direction they are taking with classes getting everything. I liked when classes felt unique with their own kits and abilities. Whm getting a gap closer same as sage and sch is now getting Seraphism which is just glorified lightspeed with a regen. I'm personally not a fan with the abilities being attached to this 2min meta also. This doesn't help the slowness and stale gameplay.

[Aravell]

This team operates on a strict schedule, with huge demands to maintain quality, functionality, and substance in ALL new content, a fact many people seem happy to overlook. They can't change much until 8.0, which Yoshida has already promised will see a greater emphasis on individuality. I'm sure they hear the feedback, but it will probably take some time to implement as they aren't at liberty to make huge changes on a whim. But if we disrupt queues and force them to make a change early, that will most likely disrupt their work cycle and everyone else who isn't a healer main will suffer for it.

I'm sorry, but this part is unacceptable. You said you're sure they hear the feedback, but the feedback has been given since pre-launch of Shadowbringers, that's all the way back in 2019. They've had 5 whole years to acknowledge the feedback given and work to change anything at all, and now they say "Wait until 8.0"?

Their workflow wouldn't be disrupted if they actually built upon the base of the Shadowbringers kit like they said they would instead of leaving every healer to stagnate until their identities are slowly washed away.

[Tonaka]

Hello everyone on overseas forums

I'm using a translator, so I'm not sure if I can understand it well. Please forgive me if I have made you feel uncomfortable.

Thank you for quoting, translating, and even discussing my post on the Japan Forum. I am very happy.

I saw what you discussed. Everyone's opinions were very helpful. This is consistent with what was discussed during the 5.x series in the Japan Forum, and I feel that people across the country share the same impressions and have the same gaming experience.

Also, I was shocked and moved at the same time as they carefully posted the character graphics and benchmark FB on the Japan forum. I've been playing MMOs for a long time (UO, Lineage, Lineage 2, AION, RO, Blade&Soul).

I've been playing MMOs for a long time, and have experienced character changes many times in the past with graphic updates. The characters have changed in this FF14, and the experience is the same as in the past. I was thinking of giving up because there was no point in raising my voice.


I don't think I'm the only one who was impressed by the many thoughtful posts that showed respect for Japanese culture. I'm sure there are people on the development side who were also shocked. Why? This is because we have never received support for changing character graphics in previous MMOs. There wasn't even a lengthy explanation from the developers.

I think the benchmarks and characters were revised because Japanese and overseas users shared FB together. thank you very much.

[Tonaka]

I would like to explain why I decided to post on an overseas forum this time.
This is going to be a very long post, and I will also be covering topics other than games. I apologize if there are people who don't like long texts or feel uncomfortable.

This is an attempt that can only be made in overseas forums. I am confident that if this attempt is successful, a new path will open up.

When I am faced with a negative situation and find myself thinking negatively, I try to think in a different way.
I don't know if these feelings and feelings will reach everyone. I post with the feeling of "Will it reach me? I hope it reaches me!"


1. Differences between overseas and Japanese forums
At the Japan Forum, moderators strictly control defamatory opinions, topics unrelated to discussion, and inappropriate comments. Your post will be deleted immediately. For those on overseas forums, maybe the moderators aren't looking at it or the FB isn't reaching them? I think there are some people who have doubts about this. I've only seen a few of them, but I get the feeling that even posts that would be deleted in Japan are ignored.

Instead of lamenting this situation, what if we changed our way of thinking in a positive direction? When I thought about it, I came to a conclusion. Could it not be deleted due to differences in national culture or language? That's the conclusion. What this means is that you can post and discuss things that cannot be discussed on the Japanese Forum.

In Japanese forums, even if you publish a different game title, people will explain it and bring it up because they are worried that it will be deleted. I guess you don't have to worry about that in overseas forums. MMO history has been going on for over 20 years. I'm sure there are many people who have played many MMOs other than FF14. I think you can freely discuss what was good and bad about other games, and what elements you would like to see incorporated into FF14. Unfortunately, I think this is something that will be deleted on the Japanese forum. This is a big advantage.

[Tonaka]

2. Understand the development intent and Mr. Yoshida's intent

During the media tour, I saw a video of a player conquering ID with a warrior and red DPS configuration.
It's strange that you can clear the game without a healer. I think it's natural to hear that the balance is strange. But think about it. If this happens in other MMOs, would it be fixed immediately or during the next maintenance? I remember many MMOs I played in the past where such unbalanced specifications were quickly resolved. Why hasn't FF14 been fixed? It is necessary to decipher this intention.

A little off-topic, but in FF14, if the use of an external tool is confirmed, the user will immediately be penalized. It is considered bad to use it with external tools. However, the housing's floating furniture technique and elevator gimmick using furniture have been recognized as official tricks and allowed to be used. What I'm trying to say is that users are allowed to play tricks that use the specifications only within the game. Isn't this also reflected in battle jobs? Originally, ID and raid boss will be fixed at T2D4H2 when using CF or RF. Battle jobs are adjusted based on those specifications.

You can play the game without a healer, without a tank, or without red DPS. If you form a party, you can play even the latest content in any configuration. I don't know of any other MMO title that can be played with this balance (Western MMOs don't suit me because I like to use cute characters. I haven't played them, so I have limited knowledge. I'm sorry)

Isn't this development, Mr. Yoshida, intentionally leaving it alone? Rather than focusing on balance, I feel that we intentionally leave room for users to play in a wide range of ways and have free ideas.

[Tonaka]

3.Characteristics of Japanese people
Several people have come down to speak for us, but strikes do not have a good impression in Japan. The protests also don't give a good impression. Japanese people are afraid of causing trouble to others. Demonstrations also have religious associations. In the past, there have been cases in Japan that have remained in history. Some people remember that. I am one of them. I would be happy if you could recognize that this is a behavior that is culturally and historically unacceptable in Japan. However, many Japanese people are aware that strikes and protests are commonplace overseas. I understand that there are rights and revolutions won through that action. I'm sure some people are feeling anxious or negative about this thread.


I can't imagine what the outcome would be. However, I think this thread is attracting attention both domestically and internationally. Has there ever been a situation in the past that has attracted attention beyond national borders? I think it will definitely go down in the history of FF14. It was because of everyone's enthusiasm, so there is no good or bad.

Going off topic again, I don't know how it's received from overseas. Some people may feel uncomfortable. sorry. Obama is very popular in Japan. As for how popular he is, he is depicted as a character similar to a Japanese manga, carrying a Blackberry device. He appears from the middle to the end of the story in a Japanese manga called ``Air Gear.'' It was shocking to me and I still can't forget it. His famous quote "Yes We Can" is widely recognized in Japan. Unfortunately, the Japanese personality and characteristic is "Yes he will"

[Tonaka]

I feel that you can do things that cannot be done in Japanese forums. I don't know what other people think, and I don't know if I'm communicating well. However, I would like to send the words "Yes He Will" to everyone in the overseas forums. If I were to express this in the FF14 style, I would be passing synergy from one Japanese person. I can only support them through synergy. And what would you do if you received synergy? Wouldn't you like to do some damage to increase your DPS? I want everyone overseas to have a "Yes We Can" attitude. Recently, a North American server was added to ease server congestion.

Isn't the timing too good? Is it okay to end it just to alleviate congestion? Isn't this an opportunity for development and Yoshida to outdo themselves? I'll say it once again. Overseas forums are currently attracting attention. I think it's a good idea to start going back and forth on forums in each other's countries and communicate. Furthermore, FF14 now has an environment where you can play across borders with DC Teleport.

This is just an example of my flash idea, but healers only gather on one server, do content with only healers, shoot SS, and create SS where the screen is filled with healer jobs in various places. Upload. Isn't there a way to make such a claim? Isn't there an option that would be fun for those doing the action, fun for those watching, and be astounding for the developers and Mr. Yoshida? This is just my personal opinion. I think users of overseas forums should discuss and decide what choice you will make. I will support you no matter what the outcome is.

This has become a very long post. I really wanted to tell you. very sorry.
I hope this post isn't deleted again. Then my thoughts changed to certainty.

[HighlanderClone]

If you want to be forced to GCD heal

Reaching 0 GCD healing in Endwalker is trivial though...?

Back in Stormblood it was impossible to 0 GCD heal any savage fight. Closest was O9S. In Endwalker...??

The entire concept of healing efficiency optimization is gone now in Endwalker because you can just randomly press any one of your millions of oGCD bloat and win.

[Naraku_Diabolos]

So this is the reason I waited 20 minutes as PLD on Tuesday night while doing roulettes, thanks to this stupid movement. Why can you players just play the game? This strike is petty because it is not allowing other people to play group content.