The Feast PvP Player Interviews!

[JazzofEtro]

Hello guys.

Once again I would like to bring a little something to the table for all of us to enjoy. But for it to be enjoyed to it’s full potential, I’m going to need as much support as I can get. Before I start I’d like to say, my motives are purely out of enjoyment through helping and supporting our scene for it to grow. Getting more people involved such as the PVE players and non FFXIV players, interested in FFXIV PVP.

(Please don’t take any of this too serious, it’s really just for fun and to bring a bit more flavour into our small pvp community).

The main idea is to interview some of our most dominant PVP players, get inside their heads and find out what makes them so much better than your “average joe”. Then post the transcript here on the forums for all to see. How I choose people to interview will vary, in hopes of getting a healthy selection without being too biased from personal experience. I will choose by…

• Known names here on the forums and in-game feast instances.
• Players by popular demand.
• Players who stand out to me.
• People who seem to rank up the fastest and are consistently high.

Some of my hopes of what this can achieve:

• Increase the amount of players who PVP.
• Provide more traffic here in the PVP forums.
• Provide more insight on in-game mechanics, tactics and strategies.
• Give players exposure to help with their streaming goals.
• Bring the PVP community a little closer across servers.
• Give Square Enix more of a reason to put more time into PVP content. (They are doing an amazing job I have to say).

Interviewing players will also bring up a variety of opinions on many aspects about Feast, which we can then further discuss if desired here on the forums. All things aside they should provide nice insightful reads, especially if you’re new to PVP.

Already I have seen the small effort I have put in, has helped players who stream. For example not only did exposure here bring more viewers to Jammy To, he was also willing to host yet another random picked person when he was finished. Why don’t we all do this for each other when we can? Become a family and help each other out. : )

First person on my list Jammy To From Gilgamesh.

This interview will be Live on his Twitch channel …. I’m still preparing so a date and time has not been decided. A mini transcript highlighting parts of the interview will be posted here on the forums for all to see. I’d really love for as much of you to tune in and watch. Every bit of support will help. I’ve never done anything like this and I’m doing this for all of us, so it should be fun. Any feedback/suggestions are very welcome.

Regards & Happy Feasting,

Etro’s Soul.

PS. I plan to ask Renault, Straigus, Ethri’a, Frederic Chopin and much more to be interviewed if they have the time… So stay tuned. Things are about to get tasty… you could be next!

TL;DR. Interview with Jammy To and others coming soon!

EDIT : Wednesday 13 April 2016
Short Video 5-mins
Long Video 15-Mins

Summary:
It’s just an audio of me talking about why and how I came up with the idea. The exact same thing I have been saying here really. Only difference is how I say it. I hope this does help in some way. If not.. oh well we all live and learn ey?

[JazzofEtro]

I have made two threads about Twitch streamers. And there will be more!

The reason because i think streaming is cool. I watch streams all the time and love it. Multiple games not just FFXIV. But right now I'm into FFXIV and only PVP. So why not try and help some of these players if I enjoy what they are doing? I'm willing to put my own time into it so it shouldn't be doing anyone any harm.


Yes practice makes perfect but also experienced people can help others progress faster. Just like any sport or art. You by a book on it and every page does not just read "Keep practicing and you'll get there" or just filled with a bunch of "common tips". I think they are amazing players for a reason and I wouldn't mind finding out why.

Actually if people turn up to watch the interview, it will get some people interested. Even if it was just one person, it's something and you don't have to care but I would like to see more people in PVP. The more people I can get to turn up the more chance other people might randomly say "Hey whats going on over here?".


Now obviously you don't know me but I am the guy that will go out of my way to help a random person. I'm the only guy that said "Hey Chesty don't worry it's not your fault Sch is really hard to play in PVP" When he actually was trying. (but now it seems he's just out to troll). If all my post's will always be something positive and/or something that attempts to bring the community closer. I originally came on these forums to look for tips and tricks to help my game. But 90% of what i found was arguments and people telling each other they was wrong. Now I can't change that. But i can do something that I feel will help us move in the right direction.

Why do I think interviewing is a great idea? Because I cannot get Jammy To, Tea Pan, Straigus or any other highly experienced player to come on here and post a bunch of helpful information for us all. BUT! I can however use this as a way to get the same information to us. At the cost of me setting it up then typing it all out for all of us to read.

You might not care and you're probably an amazing player yourself. But their are a lot more lurkers here looking for advice than you think and I plan to provide try and provide it. (I'm not sure if I explained myself well but i'm kinda rushing here... I'm hungry.)

I haven't posted my stream but thanks for your contribution.

[Proudwolf]

Pretty cool idea Etro adds some nice diversity too the PvP forums instead of the usual " Please nerf x class SE" threads I see or complaining in general. Looking forward to it!!

[Mutemutt]

I don't see how this is any different from interviewing people from Elysium and the likes. There was recently a three hour MogTalk just about PvP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYORPv_d-nA guess thats one big three hour circlejerk.

See I think the big difference for me is in MogTalk's discussion it's not really focused on either player but on pvp and the feast in general. In truth, I loved the MogTalk episode but it wasn't like I went there for Joe or anything. That's what bugs me about OP's idea; it seems more focused on those particular players than on the game mode. That's the impression I get when talking about an "interview".

And that's why I'm not really interested. I'm not interested in getting to know these people. As ironic as it may sound, I don't want to hear an interview of someone I don't already know and love. Part of me thinks that maybe the OP is just framing the idea in a weird way, but I'm not too sure.

[Isala]

See I think the big difference for me is in MogTalk's discussion it's not really focused on either player but on pvp and the feast in general. In truth, I loved the MogTalk episode but it wasn't like I went there for Joe or anything. That's what bugs me about OP's idea; it seems more focused on those particular players than on the game mode. That's the impression I get when talking about an "interview".

My issues is that aside from a couple, it reads like a "Who's Who of Balmung"...

The ones listed are good, and I respect them... But diversify, please!

[Proudwolf]

True their are a couple of really good players on cactuar, and siren that I wouldn't mind seeing involved.

[JazzofEtro]

See I think the big difference for me is in MogTalk's discussion it's not really focused on either player but on pvp and the feast in general. In truth, I loved the MogTalk episode but it wasn't like I went there for Joe or anything. That's what bugs me about OP's idea; it seems more focused on those particular players than on the game mode. That's the impression I get when talking about an "interview".

And that's why I'm not really interested. I'm not interested in getting to know these people. As ironic as it may sound, I don't want to hear an interview of someone I don't already know and love. Part of me thinks that maybe the OP is just framing the idea in a weird way, but I'm not too sure.

Mutemutt, you actually make a lot of sense and I hope that is where Soren is coming from, because then I can understand why he wouldn’t be supportive. But I’m not out to harm anyone and I’m not benefiting from any of this. I gain nothing. So then I feel like I’m being accused of doing something negative, out of some suspicion that I’m gaining something from doing this. Why are our players not allow to be promoted? I’m not forcing anyone to come watch and be supportive. But I am questioning why someone would want to prevent it by making it sound like a negative idea?

I want the forums to have helpful viable information on how to pvp for all classes but I only play AST. And I never use Noct. So can you imagine the flaming I would get if I even tried to post a AST guide? But I still want it to be here on the forum so guess what… I have to find an AST and then find a way to get them to give me all the good tips and tricks. So this is my way of doing it. Helping the community by showing other players love and appreciation, and getting that same player to give up their tips and tricks. If they have a twitch, youtube or whatever, then why not help them with that? No skin of my nose I couldn’t care less. All I want is to be able to provide the cool stuff here on the forums. How is this a bad thing for the community and for them? Am I missing something?

I think I’m a decent player but I don’t think anyone will take my tips seriously because I don’t have much credibility. So a better way would be to take the info from someone who does. We will all see, read and use this information. What’s wrong with showing them some love too? You don’t have to, but some people it’s no skin of their nose to open up a stream and watch for a few mins. I know people get money from streaming and I think that’s f****** awesome, but I’m not asking anyone here to pay a subscription fee or donate a dime. And you will NEVER hear me say that. Not that I’m against it I have donated to a few Street Fighter streams before. But I’m not asking for that and never will.

So why does this idea sound so bad to some of you. If was asking for money I understand that could come across as begging or something, but I’m not. I’m just saying I’d love for you all to tune in for this if you can. BTW Jammy has not asked for this, in fact all he says is “Dude. Please not live... I can’t I’m too shy” (d’aww he’s so cute). That is all he says but I’m like “naaa it will be fun!” because this stuff gets me excited.

Some of you are against me for no good reason, I’m replying because I do want support from you all. I love this game and for the simple fact that you guys do to, I already felt connected to you like one big family. Yet here we are making something I feel is positive, sound like a bad idea. I ask for you to explain why, but the bottom line is that you think I have some scheme up my sleeve. For me to bring us closer together I can’t ignore any of you, even the ones I don’t understand or agree with.

Sorren you think I’m being careful, but actually I’m just trying not to disrespect you in anyway while still having this debate with you.

[NessaWyvern]

I want the forums to have helpful viable information on how to pvp for all classes but I only play AST. And I never use Noct. So can you imagine the flaming I would get if I even tried to post a AST guide? But I still want it to be here on the forum so guess what… I have to find an AST and then find a way to get them to give me all the good tips and tricks. So this is my way of doing it. Helping the community by showing other players love and appreciation, and getting that same player to give up their tips and tricks.

I play diurnal Astro too and put a large amount of tips and tricks on your thread but didn't even get a response T-T I need something to do while my comp is broken, plzzzz. I can't play diurnal Astro PvP so talking about it would be the next best thing T-T even if it's just "your tips are sh*t"

[JazzofEtro]

I play diurnal Astro too and put a large amount of tips and tricks on your thread but didn't even get a response T-T I need something to do while my comp is broken, plzzzz. I can't play diurnal Astro PvP so talking about it would be the next best thing T-T even if it's just "your tips are sh*t"

LOL Sorry Nessa that I didnt reply. I didnt think people cared about that. I dont think i have to reply and say nice post "all" the time. But NICE POST. I really liked reading it, I'll go out of my way to atleast hit the "Like" button next time. You can kill me for that. ^^;

But the point i'm trying to make is people would rather come here and tell me I'm a "Circlejerk", than post some cool tips and tricks. And that is the norm here. I mean look at this....

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...cks-requested.

The non WHM mains have to chime in, I mean he came here to ask for HELP! Yet people give me time and energy to tell me i'm wrong, why not give time and energy to help that guy. Not only does he benefit but so will everyone else that reads. The thing is maybe people are too scared because they almost know 90% of time somone will come by and say "Errr actually you're wrong and you're an idiot. Now let me tell you why." Then before you know it we are getting banned, posts deleted and all that stuff. Now I'm not about to play police or babysit and I cannot force people to post helpful information. But I see too many people do this even the players I want to interview. Instead I thought let me just do something that I think can help us and players like that who come here for tips. If that means I have to be a "Circlejerk" to some people, so be it. (That term is so funny btw I have never heard of it up until now ^^; )

Now before people reply here telling me how wrong I am. Atleast go reply to him and help the guy out, it would be time much better spent.

[xxczx]

And players of Rum Raisin FC and the rest of Aether PvP group, the guys that are actually trying to help FFXIV PvP (joeneverfails) and continuously providing feedback to Square, theory crafting, minmaxing and all the other stuff isn't the best?

Damn.