Thread: 2.2 Praise!

I think the 2.2 update is really good and it's obvious that care has been taken to address game balance. The zodiac quest in particular is spreading people out into content that was previously unpopular. Many areas are again viable for levelling by Fate because players are chasing atma there, ensuring there's a good chance that all fates are completed. You can see signs of life everywhere now.

We have increased variety with 6 different roulettes to do daily, a challenge log encouraging us to do a bit of everything; it even has bonus exp rewards for chocobo companions. Retainers gathering items for us, more options for gearing and acquiring tomestones. The Hildibrand quest line is a big success with some really funny moments and nods to past FF games.

I think everyone should try their hand at many different activities. If you are grinding one thing until you are no longer having any fun, it is time to do something else. Try levelling a tank class; they are still the most in demand role for duties, and levelling is easier than ever before with many different bonuses to collect from roulettes, the relevant sections of challenge log, and your hunting log.

If you're already fully levelled there's a wealth of endgame content to pursue. Do many coils and primals towards your exclusive mounts. Try to collect all the glamorous gear from Labyrinth now that restrictions have been removed there. Use that new glamour system to create some really original looks. Some of the i70 pieces from the latest dungeons are quite attractive.

If you aren't sure of what to do, keep checking the party finder and assist the people there who are calling for help. Switch roles/classes from time to time to see things from different angles. The game is only as repetitive and grindy as you make it. Don't let atma drop rates ruin your day. Have fun!

good stuff. I like seeing people approach things with a rational perspective. It is good to see people with a positive attitude realize that there are many different options to playing the game.

if the game continues in this direction there will be a lot of things to do with our time!

Originally Posted by Rufalus

I think the 2.2 update is really good and it's obvious that care has been taken to address game balance. The zodiac quest in particular is spreading people out into content that was previously unpopular.

I don't see how pushing players to partake in unpopular content is to be commended.

I'll agree with you though that there is a lot of different things to do now, hopefully they will continue to build upon it so in future there will be tons of side stuff. (Gold Saucer can I have it)

Originally Posted by Jinko

I don't see how pushing players to partake in unpopular content is to be commended.

That is a matter of opinion. I personally enjoy FATEs.

Originally Posted by DragonFlyy

That is a matter of opinion. I personally enjoy FATEs.

OP said it was unpopular so take it up with him, although neither of mentioned it not being fun.

Originally Posted by Jinko

(Gold Saucer can I have it)

What!?!?

Isn't there already enough QQing about RNG on the forums?

<3 Gold Saucer

That part's a little questionable... yes the Fates are once again being utilized, but people are blazing through them so fast that people who were trying to do the Fates for experience at that level range are apparently having a hard time scoring more than a bronze because they can barely get enough hits in before the Fate ends.

I read that thread about low level players having a hard time. Yet none of those that complained where low levels. The only low level I saw in the thread, thought it was actually good.

Originally Posted by Gaddes

That part\\'s a little questionable... yes the Fates are once again being utilized, but people are blazing through them so fast that people who were trying to do the Fates for experience at that level range are apparently having a hard time scoring more than a bronze.

You are ok in fates if you are there from the start or at least half way. It\\'s only arriving very late that forfeits a gold reward in most cases. I think getting high level players into fates has had an overall very positive change. Previously the majority of areas had no players at all doing fates, and anyone wanting to try one had to do it solo. Some fates are impossible solo and most of them would at least take too long that way. I was pleasantly surprised to find today that even an out of the way cave (spriggan dig) in central shroud had some players down there at the bottom when I was sent there by my hunting log and I was able to complete a fate with them incedentally.