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[Tuchkin]

It's crucial to realize that everyone has different tastes and preferences, which is why some people enjoy the story while others don't. I'm in the latter group.

The issue, though, is that completing it is mandatory. If you check the percentage of players who've finished the story, you'll notice it's quite low—less than 10% overall. And that's a problem—it's already too much for new players to handle.

I like the game, and here's what I'd like... Let's imagine: I'd love to have just one big button—"Complete the story"—and then forget about it altogether. I'm not a fan of what you've come up with there, and I don't like being forced to make decisions, so I definitely won't regret it. And if I do, I can always start over in NewGame+ mode.

[Jeeqbit]

If you check the percentage of players who've finished the story, you'll notice it's quite low—less than 10% overall. And that's a problem—it's already too much for new players to handle.

If you count all past players, yes. People who have not played for years. Counting them is just a way to try and make the figures support your argument. Counting active players is the only thing that is relevant.

According to Lucky Bancho, 86.36% of active players are in Dawntrail. 63.63% of active players have beat Dawntrail.

[KadajSynthesis]

If you count all past players, yes. People who have not played for years. Counting them is just a way to try and make the figures support your argument. Counting active players is the only thing that is relevant.

According to Lucky Bancho, 86.36% of active players are in Dawntrail. 63.63% of active players have beat Dawntrail.

Still, you can't simply forget about all those who left the game. Some of them maybe just because it didn't "click", others because of bad decisions from the devs - so you may at least take a part of them into account.

[Azurarok]

I'd love to have just one big button—"Complete the story"—and then forget about it altogether. I'm not a fan of what you've come up with there, and I don't like being forced to make decisions, so I definitely won't regret it. And if I do, I can always start over in NewGame+ mode.

Isn't that what a skip is

[Alicie]

Isn't that what a skip is

Yes but we should not be forced to pay $50 for it after already payin $60. $110 entry barrier to just start the game is a little bit too steep, for a game with monthly subscription.
Yoshida talked about starting new players in 6.1, where are these talks?

[Azurarok]

Yes but we should not be forced to pay $50 for it after already payin $60. $110 entry barrier to just start the game is a little bit too steep, for a game with monthly subscription.
Yoshida talked about starting new players in 6.1, where are these talks?

It is a little steep yes, but that wasn't the point. The option exists already, and if they have a problem with how it works currently that should be what they should be requesting instead of saying things others enjoy shouldn't exist at all for their convenience.

[Pimsan20]

What we missed in dawntrail is the build up of Alexandria and Endless Sphene. If they had keep with Tural and the 9th in a future expansion, it would have been a bit better.

[SKAshe]

Yes but we should not be forced to pay $50 for it after already payin $60. $110 entry barrier to just start the game is a little bit too steep, for a game with monthly subscription.
Yoshida talked about starting new players in 6.1, where are these talks?

The way they do it is very predatory as well IMO. I've already known several new players who purchase the story skip, only to find that they're character is still stuck at low levels with no way to level them up quickly! It's resulted in several of them quitting the game, one starting over from scratch on a new character having wasted their money and then quitting after, and one to purchase the job skip after only to get frustrated and bored and quit. It's not a good look and it's losing them new players.

[Keumjo]

The way they do it is very predatory as well IMO. I've already known several new players who purchase the story skip, only to find that they're character is still stuck at low levels with no way to level them up quickly! It's resulted in several of them quitting the game, one starting over from scratch on a new character having wasted their money and then quitting after, and one to purchase the job skip after only to get frustrated and bored and quit. It's not a good look and it's losing them new players.

I would also like to add that story skip it doesn't include all the blue quests. Materia melding/desynth/etc all have to still be unlocked. IIRC, if you don't know to go unlock the Four Lords quests as an example, you'd have to do that on your own too. So bunches of people story skipping might not even be aware of a large portion of content if they are just rouletting to end game. All that to say, I definitely think the story skip could be improved to make them a bit more complete, especially at its price point. Sure, all of those are optional skills/quests, but when you play the game organically it's easier to be guided to all of those quests as you play.

Can I tell you how to make it cohesive? No. I just know as someone that story skipped on alts, it was extra leg work and I could easily see it being confusing to someone just trying to get to the end. Maybe that's the price they pay for that, not sure. Either way like most things with this game, it could be improved.