Quote Originally Posted by Firon View Post
There is nothing wrong with open world NM's at all. They only have to remove the windows and change the mobs pop timer to an static 27 hr pop or something like that so the mob rotate thru different game times. MeowyWowie NEVER even suggested pop windows even be brought back she just wanted some open world NM's to hunt if you do it this way no one has to stand around.

Every time someone says open world NM's someone always comes running in saying i don't wanna stand around She never stated anything about standing around
This is one part that I feel should really be emphasized in terms of NMs. I'm fairly sure everyone would be happy with no mini windows, instead just make them straight pops exactly at the time they're due. This way nobody sits around doing nothing while waiting for a pop.

One thing I find funny is Dodore's pop conditions. I don't think I've heard anyone complain about them. I actually remember hearing things along the lines of "Oh, that sounds pretty cool" (not a direct quote from anyone, just a generalization.) Specifically, I'm speaking of the Miasma weather. It seems if SE masks mini windows as an environmental aspect of the game then nobody seems to care lol. Well guess what, they're still mini pop windows. How many of you have waited for extended periods of time for the miasma to pop?

The point is, SE can make long re-pops without having us sit in one place for hours doing nothing. To make it even more accessible to everyone, they could incorporate the game's calender into pop conditions.

For example, a rare NM can spawn only during the 11th month, and only every 5 game days. So on the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th of the 11th month this NM will spawn. That gives us 6 spawns roughly every 2 weeks. Everyone knows when it's due, so you never have to go get a ToD or anything. And it keeps the loot rare.

Keep in mind that NMs are not the only way of giving us long term goals. But also remember that there are many people who loved them. To completely say no to them is just unfair.

Regarding Physic's post, I don't think I'd like that type of claiming system or lack thereof. I'm sure you find varying opinions from all types of players, though. In a game with no PvP, there needs to be some competition and for many, claiming was fun for them. Though the opposite can be said for others.

Regardless, SE already stated that there are changes underway. Judging by the last producer's letter, it seems we will be seeing some of these changes in 1.18. So I'm taking a wait & see approach on this one as I highly doubt they will change the system more than once.

And one last thing, I'm a guy lol. I just find Miqo'te more visually appealing than the rest of the races