FFXIV Survey

[JayCommon]

Cool stuff. I'll answer most of these, I'm going to skip the RP section though. I don't participate so I don't feel like I should create something just for the sake of this survey

Character Info 1

What is the name of your primary character? How did you come up with that name? - Indaki Sativa. I created the name 15 years ago when I started playing D&D for the first time. Origin seems a bit obvious

What is the Race/Tribe of your primary character? Why did you pick that? - Wildwood Elezen. I came in to FFXIV expecting to main a Bard and (before I realized racial bonuses were miniscule) I read the descriptions of the races/tribes and decided this would be the best fit for a Bard.

What is the primary class/job of your primary character? Why did you pick that? - I have mained Bard for the entirety of FFXIV:ARR. I originally chose the Job because I have always liked archers, I am a very musical person in real life, and being able to be mobile on the battlefield. This has evolved as I have progressed in Coil turns, because of my mobility I am usually tasked with handling mechanics. I kite in T7, and handle the Brainjack/tether/bombs mechanics in T8. Tanking golems in T9, etc etc. I enjoy the added responsibility.

Which Grand Company is your primary character a part of? Why did you pick that? - I chose the Immortal Flames, even though it did kind of make me feel like I let the Twin Adders down! I listened to all of the "speeches" that were given by the GC leaders when I was first tasked with choosing one, and Raubahn's speech was the most invigorating. His speech alone is what guided my decision.

What is your primary character's weapon glamour of choice (if applicable)? Why did you pick that? - I don't glamour my weapon. Everything else is fair game, but I don what I use because I don't want someone to guess what my damage output is going to be based on my weapon, which is my Artemis Bow Nexus.

What do you think your primary character's signature ability is? Why do you think that? - This is a tough question for a Bard. A Bard's harp is iconic to it's role in FFXIV:ARR lore, but singing can be very situational in this game. If it were to be a song, I would definitely say Foe Requiem because it can be used generously, and even if I am grouped with another melee, as long as the healer DPS's it is useful. Paeon only needs to be used in long fights (or with people that can't manage TP properly) and Ballad is the same with MP replacing TP.

However, while singing is an integral part of the job if it played correctly, so is attacking. In the attack respect, I can easily say Bloodletter is my iconic move. Proc'ing a bloodletter multiple times in a row is the best. I always imagine a Windbite/Venomous Shot sticking, and then causing the enemy a momentary wince of pain which is the "lore" reason behind my extra arrow. Like I see an added opportunity to attack based on the bleeding

Is your primary character a part of a Free Company? If so, what is it? Why did you join that Free Company? - I created the Free Company Indaki is the leader of. We are The Beast Clan - tag is <RAWR!> We only have 60 members, because I didn't want to manage an enormous FC, however all of the members are pretty tight and share similar respects towards the game. We are casual, hardcore, raiding, crafting and basically everything in between. The catchline for my FC is the mastery over all aspects this game has to offer. You don't need a particular mindset to join, and no one pressures anyone else. We all have fun doing whatever in the game we have doing, with other FC members or without.

The World 1 (Geography)

What is your favorite region of Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - I'm not sure I have most favorite "region", but I definitely have a favorite spot. The vista type view in Lower La Noscea looking out towards the Salt Strand, specifically the coral formation protuding from ocean shore. I love that spot. My least favorite region of the game is East Shroud. The beast tribe quests of this region play heavily into why I don't like it. I wasn't a fan of those quests.

What is your favorite spot to relax in Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - My favorite spot to relax in Eorzea is my FC house, with a close second being my personal house. FC house trumps the personal because it's nice to see my FC members drop in and have quick chats with them. I don't have a least favorite spot.

What is your favorite spot to fight in Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - Wherever a monster is that threatens me and my team is simultaneously my most and least favorite. Most favorite during the thrill of battle, and least favorite after the threat has been vanquished because there is no longer a reason to linger around.

What is your favorite spot to shop in Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - I guess since I do almost all of my shopping in my housing area, Gridania Ward 2 is my favorite spot to shop Limsa feels like a crowded bazaar where I have to worry about fez-wearing monkeys stealing apples out of my pocket....so that would be my least favorite.

The World 2 (NPCs)

Who is your favorite NPC? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - Godbert. Hands down He is hilarious, and I look forward to every quest continuation with him in it. I guess Thancred would be my least favorite NPC, because I always attribute characters that get brainwashed to being weak at their core. He shouldn't be allowed to remain a Scion imo.

Who is your favorite City-State Leader? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - Raubahn, for reason see why I joined my GC. Least favorite is Kan-E-Senna. She seems almost emotionless, and while that may be a good quality for a leader to have, she makes me feel like she doesn't care enough about situations.

Who is your favorite Scion? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - Favorite is Urianger. He seems to have the most knowledge out of all of the Scions, and he's the one who always gives me money after I complete the hardest things in the game Least favorite is Thancred, for reason see my least favorite NPC.

Who is your favorite Primal? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - Favorite Primal is Titan. I still think Titan EX is one of the most fun fights in this game, even if you can over-gear the crap out of him now. I have a level of enjoyment from all of the primals, so I feel like identifying a Least Favorite would just be nitpicking.

Who is your favorite boss? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why? - Favorite boss is Nael deus Darnus because that is the hardest fight my static has completed as of yet. We learned t10, but need more damage so going back to farm Nael until everyone has i115 weapons. Least favorite is the Ape in Hullbreaker Isle, because I know that damned dirty ape sees me as a threat and always targets me with Stool Pelt. So....dirty.....

Music - I play FFXIV on PS4, but normally play with a headset on my computer for mumble with my static. I don't use push to talk, so that basically makes me mute my TV. I can't really give insight into why I don't like things I don't hear that often so I will skip most of this section. My favorite theme is the Gilgamesh fight, and my favorite boss theme is Nael deus Darnus.

Gameplay - I play on PS4, so I don't tinker with graphical qualities. I play with default graphics and default sound settings. I play with a controller.

The Future: - I am only going to answer one of these, since I am running out of time at work lol.

If another Final Fantasy-inspired dungeon or raid were to come out, what would it be inspired by? Why would you pick that? - I would like to see a FFXIV version of an alliance raid in the Tower of Babel from FFIV. I even created an encounter for this in a different thread asking to design a dungeon.

Link - I thought of this fight as a FFXIV cross-over.