Possible to enjoy the game without RNG

[Hippo]

Hi guys,

My friend is thinking of playing FFXIV but he hates anything that is random. Just want to hear everyone's opinion whether you think FFXIV can still be enjoyed without engaging in anything with RNG?

[lololink]

I depends, does drops in dungeons is considered RNG ?

If not, then yes.

[DeathFiend]

Thats borderline silly. RNG is good for most things. However, just have him ignore Zodiac weapons/Ponies/Mirrors and he will have a good time.

[Renik]

This game uses a token system, so yes you can enjoy it w/o caring about RNG, but RNG must stay <.< if you don't like it don't do it.

[Pyreflye]

I've played this game since beta without a care in the world for RNG.
I'm not going to be doing the Atma questline, nor am I going to be farming for mirrors.

I don't really care about the RNG involved in dungeon drops.

If your friend is the type to be a hardcore player that wants everything, he will not find what he's looking for.
If he's like me, and just plays games for fun, it can absolutely be done.

I'm happier than plenty of FFXIV players out there, simply because I don't care for the items that require atrocious RNG battles

[Failia]

Hi guys,

My friend is thinking of playing FFXIV but he hates anything that is random. Just want to hear everyone's opinion whether you think FFXIV can still be enjoyed without engaging in anything with RNG?

You can't craft as that has a chance to fail, you can't do instances because they don't drop every single piece of gear on a boss in one go.....your friend is going to be extremely limited in their game play if they are looking to avoid any kind of RNG element in the game. Actually, just about any RPG (not just ff14) isn't going to be much fun for them given that ALL of them have RNG involvement.

[Shiroimin]

A quick stupid question... I see RNG being used in lots of places... what does it mean?

[Failia]

A quick stupid question... I see RNG being used in lots of places... what does it mean?

Random Number Generated content.

[Shiroimin]

Random Number Generated content.

Thank you for that info, useful

[Kitru]

Random Number Generated content.

Wrong. It refers to mechanics controlled by the whims of the Random Number Goddess, may she always be praised. It's not the Random Number God, as some say, because no man could be as fickle as she is. Sometimes she sees fit to bless you with awesome rolls and great gear, and other times she decides that the guy that was laying dead on the ground for the entire fight should get something for his "efforts" (either that or you did something to piss her off that you had no idea would piss her off or she's having a bad day and decided to take it out on you).