Skirmish (07/10/2012)

[Krausus]

Mostly about more weapons weapons :P. and not the Actual content.. lol

lol get rid of old weapons ><

[Krausus]

I obviously cannot say for certain, but I think the reason we keep getting weapons is quite simple, and also the reason for quite a few of the similarly lazy design decisions we've seen in 1.xx. I think the reason we keep getting weapons is simply because they're easier to make. Armor need to be remodeled and reskinned for every gender and race, while weapons just need to be sized down or up. That's a huge difference in time commitment. With most of the team working on 2.0 at this point (probably for a long while now, honestly), they are likely scrounging for every second to get content out on time.

1.xx is mostly just filler for those of us who stuck around to keep us paying them long enough to release 2.0. Sure, constantly releasing weapons is getting grating, but it probably isn't going to cause many people to leave. So from a cost benefit point of view, it makes sense to keep producing weapon rewards.

also this ^^^^

Yoshi stated long ago it takes about 6 months to design a full new set of armor

[Felis]

from when till when is this event going?

Mostly from 1.23 until farest future (or nearest future if 2.0 not become a success)

[Elexia]

There is an island instance used in the Armorer quest line. Might be what is used for this. Sounds like it could be fun. Why more weapons though?

Mantra of the FFXIV Community: "WE WANT MORE OPTIONS! OPTIONS IS GOOD! GIVE US OPTIONS FOR EVERYTHING. WE WANT MORE OPTIONS! EVERY OTHER MMO LETS US HAVE OUR PICK OF THE LITTER SO GIVE US OPTIONS.

You all asked for it lol. Also yes this is located in the unused (largely) islands near Limsa, so no new locations at all, probably instanced as well and definitely going to see idiots at least with WAR, WHM, WHM, BLM, BLM, BLM, BRD, BRD setups as usual.

[Agoven]

There will always be whiners..unexpected content = Whiners come out full force.

[Hulan]

Mantra of the FFXIV Community: "WE WANT MORE OPTIONS! OPTIONS IS GOOD! GIVE US OPTIONS FOR EVERYTHING. WE WANT MORE OPTIONS! EVERY OTHER MMO LETS US HAVE OUR PICK OF THE LITTER SO GIVE US OPTIONS.

While I personally don't have an issue with the weapons as rewards, objectively, it is kind of silly that we have so many options in one slot, while only having... what? Four sets of endgame armor per job (most of which is horribly out-dated)?

Well, as I said in my last post, I'm pretty sure I know why their doing it, and I don't really mind. It's something to do that looks quite fun, so I'm happy.

[Agoven]

You all forget the current primal battles are probably going away since they not part of 2.0 storyline for the time being after 2.0 hits which = no more primal drop gear.

They need to throw in content for when 2.0 hits. They will probably keeps skirmishes in 2.0 and we'll lose all the primal weapon drops...just a thought.

[TokyieRage]

You all forget the current primal battles are probably going away since they not part of 2.0 storyline for the time being after 2.0 hits which = no more primal drop gear.

They need to throw in content for when 2.0 hits. They will probably keeps skirmishes in 2.0 and we'll lose all the primal weapon drops...just a thought.

Um... No.

/10char

[DeadRiser]

Could be a nice way to obtain seals since its GC related, hopefully its a fun event and doesnt seem speedrun related.

Wow.... I actually agreed with you there.

[Starlord]

Known collectively as “Skirmish,” these training drills are rumored to involve monstrous live opponents...

The alliance is currently planning two varieties of drills, with an eye to foster battlefield flexibility within its ranks.

In a lore perspective, Te Eorzean Alliance is preparing us for the Big fight by doing Drills to perfect are skills!

and since this is a different type of Battle content, I would assume there will be new BGM for this content! ( Love Music!)