What is it like to be unable to clear all of the content?

[RevMak]

I think there should be content added that takes time to complete (as in real-time, not time spent grinding the same fight mechanics over and over.) I would like to see more engaging, deeper dungeons, turns for coil, and brand new types of content that gets players out in the world of Eorzea and doesn't pigeonhole everyone into instanced dungeons only. Something similar to FFXI but with FFXIV's own twist. A little bit like where dailies take place (Sylph-lands, etc) but with grand battles only available to whomever claims the NMs in that area. Dungeons are cool, but now that FATEs have been nerfed it seems most time is spent inside claustrophobic dungeons with crappy camera angles and underwhelming atmosphere. Open the world up and give players an option besides instanced dungeon raids. I think this would give the world a much bigger feel, and let's have some zones that are far out in the world where you can't teleport to and they aren't easily reached

[Amyas]

Coil, Ultima and EX primals for me, since I got my first relic for coil, and since they came out for the ex primals. Anxiety and not wanting to waste other people's time (or my time) wiping is the main cause. Well, that and the lockout for coil, all my friends that I do normal stuff with have their own groups for it. Not so much upset, I was kinda hesitant about everything post-Praetorium at first, esp hm Garuda (ptsd from 1.x, was the hardest fight before the servers shut down barring Darnus hm and I never got to beat it), now I can solo tank it, it'll come eventually.
For coil I'd like a CT loot lockout, other stuff I just need to man up and do it. As for content I'd like, some actually challenging, thoughtful solo/duo stuff would be nice.

On the bright side, not having done everything keeps me from ever 'running out' of content, and keeps me looking forward to it.

[Yule]

So limited you can progress while offline.

Yet you forget to mention that passive skilling requires an unreasonable amount of time. The last skill I trained up before I left completely took me 29 days to complete....29 days of nothing but spinning a ship because everything you do takes skills. Don't forget that it takes 25 years to skill everything to level 5. I won't pay $15 a month for a game that locks me out of content just to keep me as their slave.

[Chokee]

What content has gated you, and for how long?

turn 5, 3 months

Why are you stuck here?

I am stuck here right now because currently I am not in a static raid group or a Free Company. I used to be in an FC with 1-4 and extremes on farm, and we were working on Twintania, however because of my schedule they found it more convenient to do it without me, and they eventually downed it without me proceeded to leave me out of it in future weeks as well, so I left them because I felt like they would never offer me a chance to participate simply because it was inconvenient for them.

I am not a bad player by any means. I am fully capable of killing Twintania, I just lack 7 other equally skilled players to do it with.

Are you upset about this? (if so - why? and how can content be added for more hardcore players such as myself without upsetting you.)

Yes, I am very upset about this. It is actually making me really depressed. Every time I see people running around with Allagan weapons I am incredibly sad about it.


Should any changes be made to the content to accomodate you and players like yourself?

Not really, I am just in a really unfortunate situation that I don't think any changes to the game could help.

What kind of content would you like to see added in future patches for you to enjoy?
Same sort of stuff we've been seeing. I've enjoyed most of it, although I think boss fights need to have more interesting mechanics than we've seen. Most of Coil is pretty boring, especially turn 3 and 4.

I have been on the same boat as you. My original static broke up because of different reasons (work, boredom, etc.) and was left alone. It was actually the last day of my sub and have already pulled out my credit card off my account before an FC (with the same interest as me which I tried to apply to) pm'ed if I am interested on joining their FC because they were missing a member.

Then we downed Turn 5 in the same night that I joined.

So just hang in there, I guess.

[File2ish]

1. and 2. I've been "gated" in Garuda and Titan HM. That said, it was mostly due to "unlucky" DF groups (because all PF stuff is "Know the fight!" and all DF expect you to for some reason). Probably about a week each since I got to them relatively late. I haven't progressed to EX yet, Ultima HM was cake though.

3. Not really. Going at my own pace.

4. Changes? Aside from updating the actual physical servers to new/better hardware (which I believe they're planning on doing if I heard right), nothing I guess.

5. Story. And they are, I'm content with the upcoming content.

Also more jobs. RED MAGE AND/OR DANCER ANNOUNCEMENT SOON(er rather than later) PLEASE!

[aray0002]

I had a friend join me in FFXIV : He leveled a character to 50. BLM was his choice.
Before 2.1 AK was extremely hard for him. Demon wall gave him problems.
I would join him on many runs trying to get him to learn the basics of moving side to side from purple lanes but.. He would get frustrated with himself finally he had enough and just quit the game. He wasn't mad because the game was hard.. He was upset the way the other players would call him out > Saying stuff like " you SUCK " "OMG !!!." I'm done BLM is the worst. " DERPFEST " F..ing are you for real ? DPS is @&%! in this game. AK is so easy now 2.1 so..i'm trying to lure him back but.. don't think he is coming.

[Yule]

i'm trying to lure him back but.. don't think he is coming.

Have you tried using candy?

[Wulfyn]

I had a friend join me in FFXIV : He leveled a character to 50. BLM was his choice.
Before 2.1 AK was extremely hard for him. Demon wall gave him problems.
I would join him on many runs trying to get him to learn the basics of moving side to side from purple lanes but.. He would get frustrated with himself finally he had enough and just quit the game. He wasn't mad because the game was hard.. He was upset the way the other players would call him out > Saying stuff like " you SUCK " "OMG !!!." I'm done BLM is the worst. " DERPFEST " F..ing are you for real ? DPS is @&%! in this game. AK is so easy now 2.1 so..i'm trying to lure him back but.. don't think he is coming.

So basically the rudeness and bad attitudes of other players ruined it for him. That is sad, but not uncommon I think.

[Anapingofness]

I don't know if I fit into your criteria since I don't feel that I am unable to clear content due to a lack of skill but rather a lack of time. Still, I'll toss my two gil and respond! ^^ Hope it helps!

Q: What content has gated you, and for how long?
A: Pretty much all of endgame. I just started my relic, on Ifrit HM now. ^^

Q: Why are you stuck here?
A: For me it's mostly the lack of time. However, I won't lie about being nervous after hearing about how toxic the endgame community is/can be.

Q: Are you upset about this? (if so - why? and how can content be added for more hardcore players such as myself without upsetting you.)
A: I'm not upset about being stuck at this stage. I know that I will eventually get to clear this content. I am fortunate enough to have a good FC and I know they will help me when the time comes.
The toxic state of the community at large is upsetting but I choose to believe that it is getting better because nobody wants to play with jerks.
As to more content being added that appeals to the hardcore crowd? Why not? It wouldn't upset me in the least. In order for this game to thrive I believe that a spectrum of content is needed. The hardcore players will always be the first ones to go through content. It paves the way for the rest of us and it gives us something to look forward to.

Q: Should any changes be made to the content to accommodate you and players like yourself?
A: I won't speak for everyone so what I'm about to say is only from my perspective. If others happen to agree with it then that's great!
Anyroad, onwards!
Personally, if I don't know a fight/instance I get stressed out when more experienced players insist to go at their "usual speed run" pace. The speed run pace in a new dungeon doesn't allow me to learn the dungeon. It's not that I can't do speed runs but on my first run through I like to learn the dungeon and learn where the mobs are and so on.
I do try to fill the group with players from my FC that know my style of plying but at times there is no option but to pug members.
So I would honestly say- communication is key as is patience.
I may make mistakes but I will generally catch them and if I don't, feel free to point them out to me. I'm open to advice and instructions and will do my best to be a team player. There is no need for name calling/spewing of vitriol/etc...
With my limited playtime the last thing I want to do is waste everyone's time.

Q: What kind of content would you like to see added in future patches for you to enjoy?
A: For me it's more about doing the event with people I am friends with than the event itself, if that makes sense.
We form memories based on the people we run and not so much the event itself. Sure the event is important but it ends up being the stage where memories are formed.
For me, I'm ok with content that I will eventually get to do. I don't have to be the first and I don't mind if it takes a bit longer to do so as long as I can eventually work toward and do it.
So as long as they don't do what XI did with relics for example, I'll be happy. That was content I felt I couldn't do.
Hmm... I'd like to see more lore opened up for us. I want this world to really shine!
Also, some solo instances wouldn't hurt nor would instances that make teamwork flex in different ways or make use of the world around us (i.e. slime fight in Copperbell or somesuch)

[Dashuto]

What content has gated you, and for how long?
Typically brand new content gates me a while. I dont run with hardcore crews, but am a capable player. It becomes a sort of crapshoot where I try to land in teams who know what they are doing. As of right now, Garuda Extreme has blocked me for a bit. Before that it was Titan till people learned it. It can also be hard to find an Ultima Farming group that can actually farm, despite Ultima itself having fairly simple mechanics.


Why are you stuck here?
Every Garuda Extreme I've attended to has DPS/Healers dying to feathers or tanks not trading properly. Sometimes the DPS are undergeared with shockingly low ilvls and the sisters dont die fast enough. So I've taken a break from it till people learn it, like how Titan became far more possible after a month because it finally got hammered into peoples heads.


Are you upset about this? (if so - why? and how can content be added for more hardcore players such as myself without upsetting you.)
I wouldn't say upset, I begin to ask myself "why bother" after the 12th time hearing tanks flipping out on raidcall at each other and general bickering as people dont get the puzzle mechanic down. There is now a wider range of content so I move on to something else and check back in later.

Should any changes be made to the content to accomodate you and players like yourself?
I don't think anything needs to be done to accomodate me, but I do wish there was a way to balance fights into more "gradual" losses. The current system for many primal fights ends up as this:

One person messes up on a single detail and the fight is almost guaranteed to be lost.

This "do or die" mechanic that doesn't allow teamwork to compensate or "good saves" basically just turns each fight into a giant sort of puzzle, with everyone moving and pressing buttons in a very rigid pattern to "unlock" the victory. I like how in depth they can be but it sort of takes a lot of feel out of it being an actual fight. Its more like Simon Says. Blue, Blue, Green, Red, good work!

What kind of content would you like to see added in future patches for you to enjoy?
Larger fights, more relaxing content like affordable housing, gardening, choco breeding, useful fishing, etc. More flavor in the job table, new jobs.