[Spoiler] Omega 1-4 + Story feedback

[Khalithar]

That cute Chocobo was the best part. My heart melted.

Can't edit on mobile but I wanted to address this for folks that might not be familiar with the series. Alpha is an identical copy of the chocobo from final fantasy fables chocobos dungeon on the wii. Whether that ties in to the greater story is anyone's guess.

I still am sticking with my dissidia theory though.

[Heliantheae]

I love it so far. V is my favorite in the series so I might be a little biased. It's also my first time healing an 8 man, so it's refreshing change of pace. I got a Critlo for 11k during 4.0 and the tank was invincible the whole duration.

Speaking of 4.0, did anyone else think he showed up too soon? I figured he'd be 8.0 or 10.0 or 11.0. Now I'm curious. Enuo will probably be 11.0. I wonder Greg will show up for 8.0.

[Daralii]

I love it so far. V is my favorite in the series so I might be a little biased. It's also my first time healing an 8 man, so it's refreshing change of pace. I got a Critlo for 11k during 4.0 and the tank was invincible the whole duration.

Speaking of 4.0, did anyone else think he showed up too soon? I figured he'd be 8.0 or 10.0 or 11.0. Now I'm curious. Enuo will probably be 11.0. I wonder Greg will show up for 8.0.

Omega said that the combatants were grouped according to dimension, which makes me think they'll do bosses from other games(6/7?) rather than sticking purely with 5.

[CrimsonThunder]

Feel the void

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[CaptnYesterday]

Another casual-ish type. I pushed all the Alex raids from opening and I loved the music and varied mechanics. But most importantly, the difficulty. It was tough without the gear and not learning mechanics = wipes and success was deliciously satisfying.

This was a joke. Went through all 4 this morning and 0 wipes. Zero satisfaction too.


I expect savage will be about same difficulty as savage Alex, but I was not that hardcore. I wanted a decent challenge like 3.0 raids. Instead this Expansion has felt a bit like it's extreme difficulty (extremes and last trial) or a joke that neither presents a challenge or prepares you for the challenges to come. ( I love the extremes and enjoyed the MSQ end trial, but the ramp up of difficulty blindsided so many because all content up to that point was laughably easy)

[ErryK]

These fights are a lot more fun than the first four from Alexander and Coil, in my opinion. I do appreciate the soundtrack for the fact that it is FF music in general, and I love me some FF music. Gear design isn't my favorite, but they did let us know it was going to be FFXIV's version of "Genji gear", so I can't really complain much if I knew it was gonna happen.

[Enjuden]

You mean content within the first two weeks of an expansion is easy? Who would have guessed...

It's not like Alex/Midas was more difficult in a way than Gordias was for normal mode. Oh wait..

[CaptnYesterday]

You mean content within the first two weeks of an expansion is easy? Who would have guessed...

It's not like Alex/Midas was more difficult in a way than Gordias was for normal mode. Oh wait..

Not exactly the issue. Easier content is cool. The disparity between no-brain content and challenging content is the issue (no organic opportunity for folks to improve or set expectations for difficulty ramp-up).
(Also, as many have stated, content this easy is quickly consumed; not satisfying, memorable, or fun). This is not about the theme, but about non- MSQ no-brain-lol content that should have been more of a challenge. Not asking for Extreme-ish difficulties, but there IS a middle ground that can be fun and teach/prep folks for savage.

[Enjuden]

Not exactly the issue. Easier content is cool. The disparity between no-brain content and challenging content is the issue (no organic opportunity for folks to improve or set expectations for difficulty ramp-up).
(Also, as many have stated, content this easy is quickly consumed; not satisfying, memorable, or fun). This is not about the theme, but about non- MSQ no-brain-lol content that should have been more of a challenge. Not asking for Extreme-ish difficulties, but there IS a middle ground that can be fun and teach/prep folks for savage.

Well, yea, but it was the exact same thing that happened in Gordias. That's the point I was trying to get at. I said nothing about theme or brainless content. In an expansion with many people returning, it is expected for the first area to be easy, at least in my opinion. What matters is what the next two normal modes will be like for Omega, as well as Ivalice.

Considering how easy Gordias normal was, I expected about the same and got that much out of it. I don't think that is necessarily a bad thing to have a one off that would warm up newer players to mechanics. Is it bad early on? Sure, but that is what Savage and later expansion content showed, as Heavensward is a clear reminder of it with Final Steps of Faith. That has been the way the game has been for years now, where casual content is meant to be quickly consumed on purpose for the most part. I am not sure why this is still a surprise for some people.

Same thing happened with Mhach and Dun Scaith, and despite how hilariously it goes with new players, it's still quickly consumed. I do fully agree that the difficulty spikes need to be normalized somehow, but I wonder if it is too late to attempt it. I think the Royal Menagerie is a good start, but it could be upped further.

As for the theme that people complain about, though I know it isn't you in specific? Grow a pair.