Castrum grind might stop me from subbing

[Rushx]

dunno why i bother looking for real answers in a forums always the same cookie cutter replys

[Millerna]

dunno why i bother looking for real answers in a forums always the same cookie cutter replys

That's mainly because the replies are to cookie cutter complaints

As for CM being the only viable way of obtaining tomestones, not really. You can get more tomestones per hour in, for example, a good Garuda HM group, with the added benefit that you can farm Garuda weapons.

That said, I do wish there was a bit more variety as well (which is hopefully coming with 2.1), and that trash has a chance of dropping a couple of tomestones so it doesn't feel completely useless killing them

[Rushx]

It's not like you can get tomes from dungeons as early as Dzemael Darkhold, up through Aurum Vale, Wanderer's Palace, Castrum Meridianum, Amdapor Keep and Praetorium or anything.

Viable here is a link explaining what this means http://www.thefreedictionary.com/viable

[Vyserion]

Viable here is a link explaining what this means http://www.thefreedictionary.com/viable

Viable and efficient are not the same word. Someone doesn't understand the difference between "effective" and "efficient." It's a common problem for people who lack actual reading comprehension.

[Amyas]

Just don't do it anymore. I'm more than geared enough up to Titan at least, and I only have a few DL pieces (never farmed castrum once, did it for story and once more for a friend). Run AV, DD or TWP with friends to break the pace, or level another job up and do any dungeon you haven't yet.

EDIT: We all know that feel about the stupid gear grind, even the ones that would say 'can i have yur stuff?' It was a pretty bad decision on SE's part imo, I hate how no gear in this game requires much skill to obtain, other than relics, and carries can be bought for those, unfortunately. Hopefully a slew of new dungeons will keep us occupied come 2.1 patch.

Also, I would estimate 90% of the MMO playerbase "work for a living" and "can't play 24/7". That's simply no excuse.

Are you defending the tomestone mechanic? Its reallllly awful though... OP isn't asking for gear to be handed to you, you know.

[rtpsoulx]

CM certainly does get old fast... I'm quite sick of it myself but I still keep at it for the gear :/ i'll queue CM ifrit and Garuda all at once while i craft, it feels like hitting shuffle. CM is the only one really worth it though in terms of tomestones but since the primal fights are short i dont mind doing them i might even get a weapon for a job i plan on lvling you know? since it's only like 10? stones i think for the primals.

[Luvbunny]

As for now, Castrum is the best place to farm for time vs effort. This is very bad. They should make Wanderer Palace drop the same amount 100 philosophy. Make both Aurum Vale and Dzemael Darkhold drop 50 philosophy. And bump Stone Vigil to 30 philosophy. This will balance out the options and people will actually do more lower level dungeon runs and at least have a bit of an options. We also need an alternative options from AK farm... Farming and grinding is not a new thing, most of us do not mind this, if we have 3-5 options of dungeons that are farm efficient. This way you can grind 3 of them or rotate all 5 for variety. It's not the grinding, it's the fact that there is only 1-2 options at best. Patch 2.1 better be a very good one....

[Yoohre_WildRiver]

everyone stop what you are doing right now and lets find a way to make the OP happy... only gods knows what will happen if he dosent sub!!!

..oh eorzean jesus have mercy on our souls!!!

[HeiZei]

I agree they needed more viable dungeons for tome farming, but at the same time if you find a solid crew you can knock out Castrum runs in about a half hour. That is basically 3.5 hours of grinding per darklight upgrade except for pants and chest. Throw in the 8 obligatory AK runs for your mythology tomes and you really don't have to invest a ton of time for end game gear.

[Sixmp]

i cant take anymore castrum its the only VIABLE way to get tombs and well ive just about had enough of it.
I actually like the game its gameplay and story and its boss fights etc but the thought of having to farm the same dungeon ( and its not even a proper one) over and over mindlessly has sadly put me off this game
Alot of my guildies have now finished their castrum farm and have even downed 1st boss in coil now but majority of them dont work for a living like myself and i dont want to come home from work and farm the same old shitty castrum over and over again for weeks just to get good enough gear to raid
i'm not paying a sub for this, im pissed off cos i really like the game to

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I see a solution, quit your job. You now have more time and you won't have to come home tired only to grind the same content over and over. Seeing as you will not be as tired you will have more energy and will feel more able to grind. :P