Quote Originally Posted by Chiz View Post
Maybe a similar merge as to what was done with monster drops:
NQ/+1 = NQ with new stats closer to +1 (5% bonus) to appease the masses.
+2/+3 = HQ with new stats closer to +3 to appease the few.
As much as I thought the +1/2/3 system was a bad idea when FFXIV was first released, I really like and enjoy it now. Especially with 3 alt/mules on a free buddy pass acct to help manage it all. I'll miss the old system, but I know its a necessary change to streamline the game's crafting/itemization bloat.
just an fyi

there was never a merge with the old mats, the old mats still exist
they just dont drop anymore

and that is my concern

what will a +1/2/3 material do with the new system if it changes to NQ/HQ only?