atma farming??? seriously?

[Ronivan]

I'm with you. Perhaps its time for something really more interesting, like a expansion with new places and classes. This would make the game more interesting. But again, Atma is something like a Big Challenge, something to be proud of when its finished.

[RavenCB13]

Though I dislike the "grind" of atma farming, I honestly understand what they attempted to achieve. Comments above for the most part have already covered the perks that Atma farming has created. Locations that lacked player participation in fates are now filled with players and will continue to be populated for months to come. However, I have spent approx. 2 hours each evening attempting to obtain my Atma pieces since the release of the patch. Sadly, I only have five to date. That is two hours a day for several weeks. I haven't read the previous atma threads and do not intend too, there are just too many. Therefor I apologize if this has already been suggested. With the newest patch around the corner, perhaps more Glamour Level 1 Gear could be introduced into the game. I believe by introducing these items as drops in these fates, it would make the "grind" of Atma farming just a little sweeter.

[RavenCB13]

If we change the drop rates, or randomness of the Atma's now, those players who accomplished the task will naturally be upset after all, we know how difficult it is now. I know players (roommate included) that farmed for 18 hours (nearly non-stop) for their last piece.

[RavenCB13]

Such items in which I speak of should be in the form of new Materials which a Craft-Class could use to create new Level 1 gear similar to the Sailor, Spring, or Highland outfits. These Materials should drop at a slightly higher frequency in comparison to the the Atma Pieces however still based on a Random drop rate. Having various items and various item drop rates would also be wise. So that in order to obtain one Atma, it would be rewarding to obtain some materials to make Dragon Moccasins, Or a Desert Poncho. Just a thought...