Quote Originally Posted by Frein View Post
This, though I admit I'm very amused by the thought of people not being able to handle stress from a game like FFXIV. This isn't exactly Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

But still, -17 levels? Is this intended for your L50 friends? Can they not handle anything that doesn't just drop dead as soon as they look at it?
Let me propose a scenario: Let's think of it as a training mode for the dungeon for players to practice strategies in. They develop ideas, strategies and acclimate themselves to the unique setting the dungeon offers. When they feel ready, they bump up the difficulty. And so on. Bear in mind that each dungeon is unique, and has their own quirks and characteristics. Such a function would help more casual players to "learn" the dungeon prior to doing the Hardcore run.

Some people have unique types of stress and anxiety disorders that can be randomly triggered by as little as one player's HP going yellow, or being overwhelmed by enemies. Yes, they exist.