ARR Mercenaries Continued...

[PSxpert2011]

I've concidered RMT abuse around a "Mercenary" system but it's too good to let go, so please bare with me on this:

First: Below is a recent anouncement from the special tast force (or RMT-TF) working to eliminate RMT from the game.

2013/12/12 03:27 Regarding Actions Taken Against In-Game RMT and Other Illicit Activities (Dec. 12)
RMT and other illicit activities upset the balance of the game and, as such, are prohibited under the Terms of Service.

Because we have confirmed the existence of players who are engaging in these illicit activities, we have taken the actions listed below.

Time Period: Dec. 5, 2013 to Dec. 11, 2013
- Accounts receiving disciplinary action for RMT advertising: 782
- Accounts receiving disciplinary action for illicit activity: 116
- Action Details: Permanent ban from FINAL FANTASY XIV

Included in the above are players who used/obtained gil, items, or actions through fraudulent means. Although we are taking the utmost care and attention to prevent such actions, players who discover any confirmed cheats should, under no circumstances, exploit or disseminate such information. Instead, we ask that players file a report by using the in-game command [System Menu] -> [Support Desk] -> [Contact Us] -> [Report Cheating].

We will continue to take stringent disciplinary action against any accounts with confirmed involvement in RMT/illicit activity; players should take care to steer clear of any activity that violates the Terms of Service.

To the point:


Basically a system to hire another character to fight beside you in open areas and dungeons beside relying on the lol"Duty Finder".

Wouldn't you like to make gil while your off-line? Could you compare that to replinishable goods on the AH you crafted or gathered?

I bet you would enjoy setting up your preference to what dungeons or request you would like to reply to and not even be on your PC/PS3.

edit:
anti-RMT/BOT measures:
1. At a point you gear will still be damaged.(you will take the time to repair your own gear)
2. EXP or GIL will not be gain in dungeons while on mecenary status. (tech your not exping anything if your not online playing, your tech a BOT and is already being paid)
3. LOOT will not be awarded to mercenaries while being hired (the possibilities are endless but while the player is off line loot isn't important and will not be gained).
4: Option to stop Mercenary Work can be made while signed into ARR or from the LODEstone APP: Setting your preference to how much dmg% youll let your gear take before ending your crusade.

You do know a system very close to this actually already exists in Mordor, right? People are gladly carrying you for a small sum of gillies.

Interesting idea, but the potential for abuse by RMT ...

I'm much rather an NPC system bringing back the Path Companions from 1.0 but using them as actual fighters in battle, as there's less room for abuse with such a system.

I read your concerns and opinion. I've considered them and even agree but I don't thing RMT should be an excuse to limit possibilities to the rest of us. For some of us, it's a life style and for some, just a game or a hobby.

[ShadowDan]

What's the point in having this function linked to other characters? Seems overly complicated for no reason.

A function where you hire mercenaries from your GC would serve equally well your needs. Hire a mercenary of X class for one dungeon or for a set amount of time.

And if the point is to make gil, well you can already make tons of gil by selling items on the markets (even when offline!). If anything, they need to add a lot more gold sinks in the game because right now it's way too easy to make money.