Okay...so the minion PvP...is getting RANKING!? And regular PvP isn't? What the HELL!

[Noshpan]

While I don't care for pvp all that much (though I do favor BG-type pvp a la WoW's over arenas or wpvp), I would like to have that ADS mount. We'll see how ranked pet battles go, and maybe there will be something similar added to Wolves Den & Frontlines.

[Gumbercules]

wolves den is getting a similar ranking system at some point, i don't see this spilling over to frontlines though.

[Kedo]

You forget you're playing a game where the community only cares about silly little dress up and "kawaii" things.
It sucks.

[Zumi]

Would be nice to get ranking for regular pvp and tt as well.

[ErzaScarlet77]

this game desperately needs a good pvp content.
ranked pvp is the first step towards that
maybe with seasonal rewards like popular moba out there.

[Awful]

this game desperately needs a good pvp content.
ranked pvp is the first step towards that
maybe with seasonal rewards like popular moba out there.

Agreed we need something instead of dress up and looking cool, the rewards aren't good incentives as all we get is PvP EXP and glamours. It'd be nice to see PvP gear that is blue for example that is for the season rather then just for show. A special mount or an actual reward for being say the first to 10th ranked players. It'd mean more people enjoy PvP and play with friends/FC.

[Rynia]

this game desperately needs a good pvp content.
ranked pvp is the first step towards that
maybe with seasonal rewards like popular moba out there.

Why though? PvP doesn't have to be in every game and I think the vast majority of the playerbase don't care about it - queue times prove that.
tbh I'd rather the game turn off hardcore pvpers because frankly, they're often the sort of people you don't want to play with =/

That said I don't mind pvpers getting something as a reward as long as it's not a PvE reward ...
And if they attach achievements to these ranks I'll be so mad, getting the pvp achievements is a chore as it is ><

[kpxmanifesto]

Why though?

Because SE's goal as a company is to generate revenue. If SE can attract a larger player base they'll receive more active subscriptions which is why they're trying to delve into both facets of gameplay: PvE and PvP. Appealing to more players = more money.

As of now, FFXIV does not appeal to PvPers. No real ranking or match rating systems. No major tournaments with cash payout prizes. Only one PvP map available at level 60. FFXIV is nowhere near its full potential yet.

It's primarily why Yoshida wants to add a ranking system to WD and it is certainly the reason why he wants to add PvP World championships in the future. Could you imagine the amount of cash this game could earn if it gained popularity in international e-sports? The amount of money and publicity that SE could gain through e-sports is just too hard to ignore at this point.

[ErzaScarlet77]

Because .

It's primarily why Yoshida wants to add a ranking system to WD and it is certainly the reason why he wants to add PvP World championships in the future. Could you imagine the amount of cash this game could earn if it gained popularity in international e-sports? The amount of money and publicity that SE could gain through e-sports is just too hard to ignore at this point.

even if the game doesnt gain the e-sports traction like LoL/GW2. i think its still nice to show that SE cares for both PvE players and PvP players

[Awful]

even if the game doesnt gain the e-sports traction like LoL/GW2. i think its still nice to show that SE cares for both PvE players and PvP players

Comparing a Moba to an MMO in terms of PvP just no...lol GW2 yes because they're both MMOs. You are missing that there's no competition in this game it's a safe haven where even if you somehow hurt someone's feelings in PvP you're an elitist. "Oh no he killed me twice! Must be a premade elitist egoistic person!" All these talks of people going on a rampage calling each other noobs because the pvp community wants ranking deters people from wanting to actually try PvP. In terms of that it's the opposite people are trying to get more to play PvP matches.