Summer Event

[DeadRiser]

Frankly, I wish they would devote whatever resources went into this summer event (which I have not participated in nor plan to) into other areas like linkshell management, job balancing, server re-engineering, transportation, world redesign, and so forth.

Are you seriously saying this? You do know that they have different teams inside of the whole XIV team that works on different things? They've been working on what ALL you've said, so maybe you should just search the forums for their responses because they've responded to everything you've stated.

And if you haven't particapted in the event, why are you here going off topic about it?

[miqokini]

Are you seriously saying this? You do know that they have different teams inside of the whole XIV team that works on different things? They've been working on what ALL you've said, so maybe you should just search the forums for their responses because they've responded to everything you've stated.

And if you haven't particapted in the event, why are you here going off topic about it?

Well, you know. They finally made an entertaining event, one reminiscent of XI's. Of course someone is bound to complain..

I bet if this, without question, became the best MMO with seemingly infinite content, there would be people saying things like "SE really needs to tone it down and focus on [my specific wants/needs]; Game is too overwhelming; Please simply [insert thing here], etc."

[captainpicard]

Are you seriously saying this? You do know that they have different teams inside of the whole XIV team that works on different things? They've been working on what ALL you've said, so maybe you should just search the forums for their responses because they've responded to everything you've stated.

And if you haven't particapted in the event, why are you here going off topic about it?

Resources in any corporation are finite. To produce this event means less resources devoted to improving critical issues within the game. Whether you agree with me or not, the player base by an overwhelming majority agrees that the areas I mentioned are pain points and need as much attention as possible. Producing events, whether you believe it or not, is taking away resources that could be better utilized in other areas.

Enterprise Project Management 101 - Use finite resources to achieve the greatest value for the least cost. There are many more significant value add opportunities within this game than summer events, and that is a indisputable fact. You can be a lemming and cheer this poor allocation of resources until Eorzea crumbles, but it doesn't change the fact that these sorts of things are sucking up resources that could be put to better use elsewhere.

[DeadRiser]

Resources in any corporation are finite. To produce this event means less resources devoted to improving critical issues within the game. Whether you agree with me or not, the player base by an overwhelming majority agrees that the areas I mentioned are pain points and need as much attention as possible. Producing events, whether you believe it or not, is taking away resources that could be better utilized in other areas.

Enterprise Project Management 101 - Use finite resources to achieve the greatest value for the least cost. There are many more significant value add opportunities within this game than summer events, and that is a indisputable fact. You can be a lemming and cheer this poor allocation of resources until Eorzea crumbles, but it doesn't change the fact that these sorts of things are sucking up resources that could be put to better use elsewhere.

I don't need a stupid definition for you to attempt to make a point. Bathing suits were already in the dats from what I've heard and I'm sure this event was planned at release. They might have tweaked it

BUT WHAT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND ABOUT DIFFERENT GROUPS WITHIN THE TEAM FOCUSING ON DIFFERENT THINGS?
Geez people... think about it. You think that the whole team stops and says "WAIT! LET'S ALL WORK ON THIS EVENT AND FORGET THE ACTUAL GAMEPLAY THAT DOESN'T REALLY MATTER"...

[KitCat]

Sorry but if you do nothing you deserve nothing. Simple as that.

Nothing we can do but send SE suggestions for next time.

I've sat at the bomb king for 30 minutes /sh for help before the 15 + people who were just sitting by the furnace decided noone was coming so they better help. Bottom feeders.

[DeadRiser]

Sorry but if you do nothing you deserve nothing. Simple as that.

Nothing we can do but send SE suggestions for next time.

I've sat at the bomb king for 30 minutes /sh for help before the 15 + people who were just sitting by the furnace decided noone was coming so they better help. Bottom feeders.

Same happened to us in Gridania. We decided to go a lot slower than we had been going... and here came the two lala's that had been feeding off of us the entire time. I /say "Oh not fast enough to your liking?"

[Atoli]

I thought the whole event was too easy

1. Only people who participated by luring/fighting off monsters should get ashes
2. Maybe we shouldn't ALWAYS get ashes, but maybe..like..event food, a fan, whatever. Nice little stuff so we aren't all unhappy about not getting an ash, but at least you won't be done with the whole event in like 1-2 hours.
3. ..stronger monsters appearing?
I don't know, I'm just sad the event is mostly over already, because it was so unbelievably easy to get all the swimwear within an hour.
I know that's how the event is and it won't be changed now (wouldn't make any sense anyway), but I hope they make future events a bit more difficult so they can actually be enjoyed for a few days instead of a few minutes.

Despite me complaining, I liked this event for being creative, fun and..whatever, I liked it

[Mikita]

Dear Final Fantasy XIV team,

Thank you for creating a lighthearted and fun event that many people I know are still enjoying immensely.

The event activities that bring players together through unstructured teamwork, the swimsuits, the Firefall Faire NPC stands and event areas, the wallpapers, the handheld and aerial fireworks, the large fireworks displays in the skies above the cities, and the festive music are all wonderful! ^^

Sadly, there are some people who are missing out on the purpose of having fun with this event.
While unfortunate, there really isn't anything you can do about it if they want to skip the opportunities for fun that you have provided.

It is their prerogative. And even if you try to make rules and systems to restrict them, they are still likely to seek out and exploit the path of least effort. It is just the nature of some people.
The rest of us must just learn to accept this fact of life and not let it deter us from having our own fun despite them.

Please keep up the good work on providing many varied ways for people to enjoy their time in Eorzea.