How badly do we want an old content revamp?

[Braneric]

Lately I've been seeing (or at least I think I've been seeing) more and more posts wishing we could have things like flying in the old world, single-map Eorzean cities, updated CM/Prae instances, etc. Every time such an idea is brought up someone else inevitably mentions Yoshi-P's comment about how they would like to do these things, but they have to keep putting out new content as a priority. My question then is this: if Squenix were to announce that they were going to pause releasing new content in an effort to bring older content up to date, would you be in favor of that? How long of a wait for new content would you be willing to endure?

[whiteblade89]

Depends on the content they wanted to update. If it's flying in the old areas, I'd rather get new content because I, and many veteran players, don't frequent those areas as much outside of hunts. This will eventually apply to new players as well once they get past ARR content. Now if they wanted to rework the 50/60 dungeons to where we could play them with more of our 60+ kits, I'd be all for that. But that would be a ton of work for the devs. My biggest complaint is that most content under level 61 is just not fun anymore. Especially with the way they gimped some of classes (mainly drk). Even SAM is weird to play at 50 and 60, and it's my favorite job. I'd like to see those dungeons updated, hell let em give more exp for the mobs in those dungeons so the grind from 50-51/60-61 is a bit easier. That being said, idk how the community at large would feel. If you're not into crafting or gathering, there's slightly less to do once you hit end game outside of just gearing up. So the devs would have to be quick with these updates so as not to lose too many people to a content lull.

[Coatl]

Why would you update old content? Wouldn't you just want more new stuff to do instead?

I don't really care how baller they make praetorium look, I'm still going to be synced down to lv50 and not be having fun.

[jameseoakes]

Lately I've been seeing (or at least I think I've been seeing) more and more posts wishing we could have things like flying in the old world, single-map Eorzean cities, updated CM/Prae instances, etc. Every time such an idea is brought up someone else inevitably mentions Yoshi-P's comment about how they would like to do these things, but they have to keep putting out new content as a priority. My question then is this: if Squenix were to announce that they were going to pause releasing new content in an effort to bring older content up to date, would you be in favor of that? How long of a wait for new content would you be willing to endure?

I'd be against them, most of those things would add very little if anything to game for people who have been playing for awhile and I think people would start to leave due the lack of content and these changes would not bring people back.

[Sekkei]

Pretty sure the reply to flying in the ARR areas was something about they'd have to completely revamp the maps, textures, and other stuff to not make it look bad from way up high. I can't remember where/when it was said

[RiceisNice]

Why would you update old content? Wouldn't you just want more new stuff to do instead?

I don't really care how baller they make praetorium look, I'm still going to be synced down to lv50 and not be having fun.

One reason is to make the game more approachable for new players without having to rely on the cash shop skip. ARR's MSQ is still pretty damn atrocious, as well as the pacing of the game in general. "It gets better" should be no subsitute for something that should be good throughout.

[Coatl]

You want new players to get through ARR? Just take out lvl sync and keep the gear sync on. Once they see that their class can essentially break dance at higher levels they will want to get there so they can do it themselves. In my opinion the only atrocious thing about ARR was how tedious and boring the dungeons are, and no amount of glitter and polish will change that.

[Nammy]

I think Update to old areas would be beneficial to the game IF ..STRESS.. IF they do it correctly.

First, How about Update some Local Quest. Give some quest to the area for High lvl chars who have completed significant aspects of the game. Example. Put quest linked to how the citizens of the lands feel about Relation dealing with Heavenswards. With Spawning ports of Higher Level mobs. It would also give Logical explanation why some dungeons are now harder? With Quest that send the higher lvl characters into the dungeons to fix new problems that have arised.

Second, Fates- They should increase Fate exp% for higher level people doing lower lvl fates. As they higher lvl person still has to Sync down, loosing much of their abilities, should still get a higher % of exp. This would encourage people to Return to areas. Especially DPS classes who have a Long enough Wait between Duty Roulettes. And those who May want to attempt the Legendary Weapons but must Fate Grind to achieve them.

[Nerfworthy]

Old areas are fine the way they are. The only thing I want them to update is merging the two halves of the main GC cities.

[Nammy]

(it cut me off! had to do it in two parts sorry)
Third, Phasing, Could add this element into areas where the High level people might See a New Land Development into some areas that show the Ishgards/Doma/Ala migans/ Doing trade with Erozans, and offering up the new quests in the areas.

So in essence, IF they did it right, they could Remodel Old Content that interesting to Revisit, not simply .. Remodel just to let flying in. but So much more. Even the Beastmaster quest chains in the area are Severaly behind the updates giving only 10 points or 15 points when the Newer Beastmaster chains give 50+