DEV REQUEST:DUEL/SPAR system

[Hyrist]

Nope.

Not a PVP Game, so no open world PvP, this includes dueling. Open World PvP (that isn't in some form of instance) is contrary to the cooperative spirit of the Final Fantasy series.

Even if they were dueling made available, it would be under similar restriction as Tetra Master due to the same reasons, location wise. This is to control Duel-offer abuse and provide reason to go to the designated areas.

Class Balancing is non-existent, for PvP, which is why even in Slaughter Mode there are objectives to fight over. PvP here is a team-game. Even dedicated PvPers recognize how little depth and weight it would add to the game vrs creating better PvP matchmaking and better modes than we currently have.

[kpxmanifesto]

Not a PVP Game, so no open world PvP, this includes dueling.

Open world PVP and dueling are completely different. How can you lump both of these together?

[Vlady]

The only way this should even be considered an option in this game would be a designated dueling ring where you cannot whisper people while in this instanced zone and shut away from the rest of the world that does not want to go through another headache of wow oriented experiences of being spammed to duel and taunted constantly by e-peen driven teens.

[Orspeth]

The only way this should even be considered an option in this game would be a designated dueling ring where you cannot whisper people while in this instanced zone and shut away from the rest of the world that does not want to go through another headache of wow oriented experiences of being spammed to duel and taunted constantly by e-peen driven teens.

This. I don't care if people can have duels - i just don't want to see said duels or be exposed to PVP-eople in any way. Out of sight and out of mind? Sure! Go whip em out in private kids ; P

[Eul]

IMO, no I don't like this idea. It just things to make scumbag people say "u noob cuz reject duel". So, -1 for this post.

[kpxmanifesto]

IMO, no I don't like this idea. It just things to make scumbag people say "u noob cuz reject duel". So, -1 for this post.

Harassment like that is a considered an offense. Why not just report them and let GMs handle it?

[Eul]

Harassment like that is a considered an offense. Why not just report them and let GMs handle it?

Because I just want to make sure it won't happen in future...?

[kpxmanifesto]

Because I just want to make sure it won't happen in future...?

Why not just stay away from dueling designated areas then?

[Eul]

Why not just stay away from dueling designated areas then?

Because I give opinion to people who post duel on public area? I'm supporting to duel at place like Ul'dah's Colosseum but no for public place.

[Nalien]

Because I just want to make sure it won't happen in future...?

There is a deterrent already in place. Duels aren't going to suddenly cause a spike in harassment because of that.

How often does someone harass you to play Triple Triad? How often does someone harass you with trade blocks (when teleporting/etc.) or just verbally?

If someone wants to harass you, they already can. Duels aren't going to change a damned thing. Here's the perfect solution though; Make it so duels require a minimum PvP Rank. Done. PvEers who don't care can't even duel and nobody would be able to challenge you. People would only be able to demand a 1v1 if you'd ever actually PvP'd before.

The only remaining 'issue' is "I don't want to see people dueling", which is an absurd complaint. I honestly don't know why people play an MMO if seeing other people enjoying the game is some kind of issue for them... Why is it OK to have people spamming attacks on a Treasure Hunt mob but duels are somehow an issue? I really cannot understand that mentality...

A friend of mine said to me one day that the only way open world PvP could work in Final Fantasy 14

Why do people keep equating duels to open world PvP? They are two entirely different things...

Open world PvP in XIV would be perfectly fine if they limited it to a single area though. I could easily see them implementing an open world PvP area which is Grand Company verses Grand Company if the demand is there. Schedule it similar to Besieged in XI, 1 hour Twin Adders attack Maelstroms base, next hour Maelstrom attacks Immortal Flames base, next hour Immortal Flames attack Twin Adders base, then repeat. I actually imagine there would be enough people to participate in such a server based PvP event, seeing as there are plenty of fairly large Frontlines centric Linkshells already.