(2) player content

[BlackShroudMercs]

Hello folks,

Today I would like to get some opinions about something I think is missing in this game, duos.

Duos are mini instances, used by accessing the DF. These instances are for 2 players, the rewards are usually small, and the instances take maybe 10 minutes to complete.

Now, WHY should we have them? Well, IMO it seems FF hasn't got a lot of things for you to do, yes I know, the updates nearly here, but I feel like this game could use a wide variety of choices if it is to thrive.

Also, given dps Q times I believe this would add something they could Q for and not have to wait 45 mins.

2 man instances are best run by 2 dps. This is merely for the fastest possible clear however, and it is possible for ANY two roles to beat them. (Obviously 2 healers would take forever.)

In closing, duos are a thing I really miss, and I am not alone in this. What do you all think? Would you like it if SE added them?

[Naunet]

I would love some challenging one-to-two man content, a la Chronicles. It'd definitely offer an additional layer of things to do.

[Asdamine]

Personally, I don't mind. It is like me doing Garuda once or twice a week, just for fun - not for loots.

[TaalAzura]

It would be difficult considering there would need to be a "casual" party setup, which the only viable one would be tank/healer, which leaves DPS out of all instances.

EDIT: Perhaps when they introduce hybrid classes.

[BlackShroudMercs]

It would be difficult considering there would need to be a "casual" party setup, which the only viable one would be tank/healer, which leaves DPS out of all instances.

EDIT: Perhaps when they introduce hybrid classes.

This is not an issue, DCUO for example, has duos. 2 dps is actually optimal for these instances as you can burn everything down fairly quick.

A healer for example is a plus but not needed. Nor is a tank, the ads in these instances will be completely manageable by any two role combo.

Though as I stated before, obviously 2 healers will see a longer run time.

Its not about what roles are viable, because they all would be.

[Asdamine]

Though I would prefer the instances to be mechanics heavy. If it is just point and shoot, there'll be no fun to it. Not to mention not every class can DPS that well.

Something like running through a maze in pacman style or puzzle blocks on the ground, with a sort of theme like Alice in Wonderland-style.

[BlackShroudMercs]

I agree, mechanics should be instituted. I think its possible for them to do that. I hadn't considered 2 man puzzle and maze lvls. Thats actually a good idea lol..

I just feel like this is a good monotony breaker.

[Yurikitty]

Oh like the little tiny instances from FF11. I remember doing duos and trios all the time. It was great fun. I agree they should bring something back like this, but then again, arent the new treasure hunts supposed to be the same thing?

[Mishini_Dracoto]

Oh like the little tiny instances from FF11. I remember doing duos and trios all the time. It was great fun. I agree they should bring something back like this, but then again, arent the new treasure hunts supposed to be the same thing?

BCNM's? Or 'Burning Circle Notorious Monsters' the short little fights we went into after obtaining an orb with Beastmen's Seals?

For the record, those weren't instances it was a non-instanced fighting arena that you could only access after using a Burning Circle. If there was a group already in that part of the map, it locked the gate, so you couldn't use your circle until the group in front of you cleared it. Oh, the pre-instance days. Lining up to enter fights. Those were the days.

[BlackShroudMercs]

The thing is, 4 man instances are fine and all, but what happens when there are only a couple players on in your FC and you despise the DF because of random BS?

Usually this is late night, or early afternoon. You can do solo stuff sure but why do that when you and a buddy could have some real fun running a duo.

I know in the grand scheme, that duos would be a small part of this game, still I believe that its a small part that would see a lot of use.

You cannot say that at this time SE has accommodated all group sizes. It is obvious lack of 2 player content should be a considered a "minor issue to be addressed" but an issue it most certainly is, to me and a few folks I know.

We can make this game so much more than what it is, I just want to see all players taken care of content wise, whether you are alone or only have a single friend. Although, IMO SE has done more than enough to cater to solo players.