Implementing a PK(PvP) Server

[FunkYeahDragons]

Even as a PVP regular, I'd loathe the idea. I have too many friends who don't PVP I'd have to leave behind in order to transfer, and I don't think I could stomach leveling another alt through the MSQ--especially a DPS.

Saying what is or isn't Final Fantasy is very short-sighted. FFXIV already broke from the gameplay mold by becoming an MMO instead of a single-player, turn-based RPG and changing its storytelling style with different cutscenes and much more "mundane" content to allow it to function as an MMO. Just because you don't enjoy a game mode doesn't mean that nobody should be able to enjoy it.

[Eul]

Disagree. I prefer current PvP like Seal Rock than making server that the purpose is to make salty world.

EDIT: I see you're japanese person. Why don't try transfer to JP data center and PvP at there?

[Nerisu]

Or an optional open world PK field that everyone can go to without queues. I know people wouldn't like it but they can put gathering nodes there too. If DoL classes want to gather there then they'd have to recruit people to guard them or something (or they can just use stealth, but put a buff timer to it so it won't get abused). I'm assuming it'll just be a waste of development time tho coz most FFXIV players won't even go there coz of the PK.

[WinterLuna]

Or an optional open world PK field that everyone can go to without queues. I know people wouldn't like it but they can put gathering nodes there too. If DoL classes want to gather there then they'd have to recruit people to guard them or something (or they can just use stealth, but put a buff timer to it so it won't get abused). I'm assuming it'll just be a waste of development time tho coz most FFXIV players won't even go there coz of the PK.

I like this idea. It's optional and sounds fun.

I don't agree with a PVP server though.

[YukiMochi]

EDIT: I see you're japanese person. Why don't try transfer to JP data center and PvP at there?

It is not popular in Japan....
It requires 20 minutes for matching

[Eul]

It is not popular in Japan....
It requires 20 minutes for matching

I think it's normal 20 mins Seal Rock match because it's only 1 whole party doing Seal Rock at evening time while maybe others busy with Feast.

But for me my queue time is around 5-10 minutes.

[Laerune]

I dont think a PK server would work, to many features like gathering, leveling alts, Leves and FATES would be ruined, since it takes a max level player to ruin your day. You could say the people that join these servers know what they are getting themself into, but the real question would be: Will there be enough players to sustain the PK server?

As many I do think PvP has a place in this game and I love big siege warfare PvP games. So instead of asking for PK, why dont we keep asking them to fix their current PvP issues:

- Remove the GC restriction (Lore can go in the trashbin)
- Stop making older PvP modes irrelevant
- Add maps like Wiintergrasp from World of Warcraft or the maps from Guild Wars 2.
- Add different modes like Last Man Standing or Capture the flag
- Add one zone that works like PvP maps from GW2. A map with castles where players can group up and keep it or defend it, no resets (unless maintaince).
- Frontlines should be accessible at level 10 and players that are low level will be boosted to level 60.

PvP can be fun (saying this as a player that used to dislike PvP, but realy love it now), but the game has two MAJOR issues: The Queue takes ages and most PvP maps have one objective, touch a stone thingy and defend it/ or take it from another group.


PS: To the people that say Lore would not allow it, Lore can be changed and lets be honest when its about gameplay or lore in a mmorpg, I am willing to give gameplay a bigger say.

[LadyVal]

If people really want a PK server or area then by all means rally for it; I personally wouldn't want to see development time put towards this idea though. I would loathe having to do anything in the open world if I had people just trying to kill me (lol at any class being able to kill most healers without PvP nerfs and buffs in place) because it would just become the biggest nuisance ever. If you want to just sit and kill people, then queue up for Frontlines (Slaughter) or The Feast. If they ever made an open PK area with quests and such that functioned as any other area would, I would avoid it at all costs.

[Rynia]

PK has no place in this game. I personally think it has no place in any game, it's purely a mechanic that allows people to get their jollies by picking on lowbies. I genuinely don't understand how anyone can enjoy what amounts to trying to destroy someone else's playtime on purpose =/

By all means, ask for a PK server. Just don't complain when the only 10 people that use it are griefers, because that's what will inevitably happen.

[SaitoHikari]

Have fun getting absolutely nowhere as a healer because all you can realistically do is heavy/sleep and try to avoid any contact with anyone else.

Inversely, have fun going to hunts and fates without any chance of any healers coming around to help you.