Really? Reactions to the patch.

[UrbanLucrece]

Patch 2.1 is huge with lots of new fun stuff to try, and all people do is complain? Logged on the see what people will think is fun and discuss on the forum, but every singel thread is about "nerfs", nothing about the 500 new things. What's happened to the gaming community, no one can adapt anymore and play for fun O_o

[EinSoFZ]

Change makes people scared. Always has, always will.

[Loony_BoB]

Most people I know, as of a month or so ago, were looking forward to two things in particular: Crystal Tower with 23 friends and FC Housing.

Most people I know, as of last night, are not able to do either of these two things for the foreseeable future. Essentially the cornerstones of this patch were hyped up and them slammed down face first into the concrete ground when they found out about the reality of everything.

They're still looking forward to the other stuff, but SE kept teasing them about how awesome thist stuff was going to be and it's understandable that when you advertise a product people are already buying as "includes FC Housing, 24 man content" that people will be gutted when they find out they can't afford FC housing and they are unable to do that 24 man content with more than seven of their friends (and they can already do that with other dungeons).

Change makes people scared. Always has, always will.

The irony in this is that they were looking forward to change, and then they didn't get it.

[JibeMalkieri]

Most people I know, as of a month or so ago, were looking forward to two things in particular: Crystal Tower with 23 friends and FC Housing.

Most people I know, as of last night, are not able to do either of these two things for the foreseeable future. Essentially the cornerstones of this patch were hyped up and them slammed down face first into the concrete ground when they found out about the reality of everything.




The irony in this is that they were looking forward to change, and then they didn't get it.

Exactly this, at the moment there is very little actual in game content to bring an FC together the first blow was crystal tower not being able to make a full FC group. The Housing (i'm on a legacy server) was just another slap in the face...

[VisRalis]

the cornerstones of this patch were hyped up and them slammed down face first into the concrete ground

Sums it up.

The other updates are awesome, mind, but until we actually get them there isn't much to talk about so...

[Alhanelem]

Well, there are some things that are awesome (most of the new content) and some things that suck (some of the nerfs, and the cost of housing). Overall it looks pretty awesome, but you have to remember people come to forums to complain.

[Ladon]

If anything, 2.1 looks to be getting the game on track and a closer vision to what I think the team original had. Lots of elements, especially the end-game progression and the concept of AK and such all looked to be the result of pressure to get the version out the door and it was just thrown together. 2.1 looks much closer overall coherent game that they'll be able to better build on in the future.

The lack of content is still going to be concerning but hopefully the groundwork in 2.1 will allow them to resolve this quicker.

And I'm actually rather surprised in a good way to see the nerfs. People in general are of course going to be upset with them but in my extensive experience with MMOs, a company that is willing to nerf players for the sake of better balance is a company that cares more about the health of the game than it does about its subscription rate and this will always lead to a much better game in the end.

[UrbanLucrece]

I'm actually rather surprised in a good way to see the nerfs. People in general are of course going to be upset with them but in my huge experience with MMOs, a company that is willing to nerf players for the sake of better balance is a company that cares more about the health of the game than it does about its subscription rate and this will always need to a much better game in the end.

I agree, will add a healthy portion to the game, will be things to do every day now and will take a long time to finish it all. Some don't like comparing to FFXI but I see it as part of the company's potential, FFXI had a lot of same players play year after year.

Personally the patch will be a thrill, still haven't decided what to start doing Will be daily things to do and things to do when you're bored (PvP for me probably will be fun when I wanna play but now sure what) etc

[Rochetm]

I agree, will add a healthy portion to the game, will be things to do every day now and will take a long time to finish it all. Some don't like comparing to FFXI but I see it as part of the company's potential, FFXI had a lot of same players play year after year.

Personally the patch will be a thrill, still haven't decided what to start doing Will be daily things to do and things to do when you're bored (PvP for me probably will be fun when I wanna play but now sure what) etc

9 weeks just to get all the weapons from the primals. Months for the CT gear sets. There is still coil to farm for mains and alts. Pvp.. More quests, more story, more more more.... What about this do people not like?

And on top of all that they are making a bunch of QoL changes.

[Mags]

And my reaction to you, OP, is that you come to the forums.. any forums.. and are surprised that people come on them to complain? Yes we all know it's a patch. The first patch. And there is a ton of content included to it. However these are the forums. Come here for the lulz only. Serious discussion doesn't happen here. Only trolling and hyperbole will do.