Random Passing Thought...

[Wournsfeik_Untawhasyn]

Would it surprise you if I told you I was actually doing this when not busy with Raiding and Expac?

[Sapphic]

They did a live broadcast with the news that this year they are doing a 3 part content update Rhapsodies of Vanadiel, 1st part is out, and after the 3rd part there will be no new content, just balance and bug fix patches. Also next year they are dropping console support so will be PC onry.

How long it lasts after that, who knows, but as no new content, probably not that long.

[Quixotica]

They did a live broadcast with the news that this year they are doing a 3 part content update Rhapsodies of Vanadiel, 1st part is out, and after the 3rd part there will be no new content, just balance and bug fix patches. Also next year they are dropping console support so will be PC onry.

How long it lasts after that, who knows, but as no new content, probably not that long.

I'd think it'd depend on how much they spend maintaining the realms. FFXI is a subscriction game still that (at least used to) charge extra for each extra character. Without development costs being an issue, and only the PC version being around to maintain they could keep it running for quite some time.

[Sapphic]

I'd think it'd depend on how much they spend maintaining the realms. FFXI is a subscriction game still that (at least used to) charge extra for each extra character. Without development costs being an issue, and only the PC version being around to maintain they could keep it running for quite some time.

But they will lose a large chunk of the remaining playerbase when they drop console support. How long do you think the rest will stay around with no new content forthcoming, plus they are making everything much, much easier to obtain. EG, no lockout on Dynamis, assaults, Nyzul, which makes farming empy weapon a helluva lot faster. Even more lockouts will be removed with the 2nd and 3rd part of Rhapsodies.

[Amelia_Pond_Behemoth]

They did a live broadcast with the news that this year they are doing a 3 part content update Rhapsodies of Vanadiel, 1st part is out, and after the 3rd part there will be no new content, just balance and bug fix patches. Also next year they are dropping console support so will be PC onry.

How long it lasts after that, who knows, but as no new content, probably not that long.

Guess my XBox 360 disc will make a nice coaster.

I have bittersweet memories of FFXI. That same requirement for teamwork that forged friendships during leveling also proved to be a stumbling block for missions. The last thing I did in FFXI before fully commuting myself to XIV was finished CoP, and finally earn by coveted black belt. There are spots in FFXIV that still require teamwork, but at least those who can't get a team from their circle of friends can still get stuff done. EXP parties are just a matter of queueing for a dungeon. Despite all the ribbing they get, DRG of FFXIV have it better than the DRG of early XI.

[AlphaFox]

Not really, I was only level 30 on Redmage with a level 12 Dancer I think. After going through all that and constantly being alone in the server besides my summoned helpers...