Cosmic Exploration progression is poorly handled

[Daralii]

As much as I kind of knew all of this was going to happen, the silver lining is that because we are getting multiple planets in this content, the feedback (if they listen) might give them what they need to improve on this and build out the progression differently so high-pop servers can't just burn through these progression phases so quickly.

Their response to the negative reception to IS was "We aren't getting the praise we deserve, so we're not going to bother trying." I'll be very surprised if they actually iterate on CE and don't just write it off and go through the motions.

[Phlurg]

Forums: "We want to have long form content to keep us entertained for longer periods of time"

SE: Cosmic Exploration

Forums: " Why are you punishing people who can't play all day?"

- and the wheel continues to turn.

Anyone who defends the flipfloping of these forums is a joke. SE can only farm L's at this point.

Are you purposefully being obtuse or just naturally that way.

1) It's almost as if forums are made up of lots of people with different opinions and not a hivemind.

2) Longer form content that is well implemented would not punish people who can't play all day by design. It would have a long content life span and allow those players to join in. So whatever point you're trying to make here is moot.

[Regis_Paran]

I’m confused as to why people are still seeing this as a problem (and normally I’m a massive complainer)

The first two stages were minor changes at best just to get the teleporters running because of the lack of mounts and now it seems like a long grind to stage 4 and potentially beyond

Nobody is missing contributing to progression, you can go contribute to progression right now. The first phases specifically changed almost nothing specifically as they were just setting up groundwork

From what I see, people want it be both Doma (for solo stage progress) and Ishgard (for community contribution) at the same time. Not sure how it would work, because it would mean (at current stage) teleports for some but not others?

[xbahax92]

Their response to the negative reception to IS was "We aren't getting the praise we deserve, so we're not going to bother trying." I'll be very surprised if they actually iterate on CE and don't just write it off and go through the motions.

That's what I'm afraid of yeah. Just because there are vocal players, doesnt mean they should drop it forever.
Does it have flaws? Yeah. Still doesn't mean there aren't people who appreciate this style of content.
Honestly, I dont need a new map to explore for this type of content. They could bring a new system and integrate it all over Eorzea. Continue further and create a community event, where everyone can participate and enjoy. No need for speedruns.

[TKMXIV]

From what I see, people want it be both Doma (for solo stage progress) and Ishgard (for community contribution) at the same time. Not sure how it would work, because it would mean (at current stage) teleports for some but not others?

When the community contribution exp is full the stuff upgrades for everyone who is there at the time.
For players who come late be it work, health or new players to the game that finally reach it. They get a quest with an objective to do and finishing it gives them the upgrade on their end.

[Shezza]

Guys just use the "Set alarm." function!

[Supersnow845]

When the community contribution exp is full the stuff upgrades for everyone who is there at the time.
For players who come late be it work, health or new players to the game that finally reach it. They get a quest with an objective to do and finishing it gives them the upgrade on their end.

Yall really want to individually do the quest where you vacuum moon dust for 40 minutes

I guess whatever floats your boat. After the first upgrade I was glad I logged off and by the time I came back the second one was done

[TKMXIV]

Yall really want to individually do the quest where you vacuum moon dust for 40 minutes

I guess whatever floats your boat. After the first upgrade I was glad I logged off and by the time I came back the second one was done

Sure, why not? If I can push a button to cast a spell or swing a weapon until something dies, I can click to vacuum dust.
At least I would be doing something to trigger a change in the overworld instead of it already being finished before I even did anything.

[arstoka]

As a Diadem enjoyer, I find the Cosmic Exploration incredibly tedious (for the most part).

I'm not a fan of the levequest style content. Having to travel to each location to press two buttons to start a 3min timer then two more buttons to collect my reward after running across the small area to three different node spawn locations is frustrating.

If I want to do another levequest I have to click two buttons to figure out if I'm in the right spot or six more (maximum) because they change up order of the list.

I understand they included 'Stellar Sprint' but I would have really liked access to my mounts / flying to make it easier to get from one place to another instead of being land-locked to the 'teleports'.

It really just compounds the tedium of the whole experience.

I will give credit where it's due, I don't so much mind the fates. They're a nice change up to the gathering formula.

Ultimately though, I much prefer the more relaxed nature of 'pick up and go' that the Diadem provides. Just pick a class, pick the direction, go collect and turn in your items whenever you're ready.

I understand it's not for everyone but it's definitely a much more relaxed style of content that I really appreciate.

[Supersnow845]

Sure, why not? If I can push a button to cast a spell or swing a weapon until something dies, I can click to vacuum dust.
At least I would be doing something to trigger a change in the overworld instead of it already being finished before I even did anything.

You are doing something, we are in stage 3 of like 15 and each stage is barely moving at like 1 stage per week

Remember what was in the live letter, we are nowhere near finished