Thread: 4.1 - The emptiest patch yet.

Originally Posted by Theodric

FFXIV isn't designed to keep people entertained 24/7 and it's never going to be able to do that.

I adore the inclusion of swimming as it makes the game world feel more immersive and it's a great addition for role-players. It also sets the stage for more engaging underwater content in the future.

It makes the game more immersive? Except that you can't swim certain areas. You just RP that there is sharks? And please elaborate how underwater will become more engaging. There's never going to be underwater combat (Which is the backbone of any game).

Also, ATM XIV keeps people entertained 3/168 hours per week if you're up-to-date with content. It'll go up for 4-5 weeks then RIP again until 4.2.

Raiders WANT to play the game, we love it. We just hate that it's so empty for our skill level.

Originally Posted by Pence

It makes the game more immersive? Except that you can't swim certain areas. You just RP that there is sharks? And please elaborate how underwater will become more engaging. There's never going to be underwater combat (Which is the backbone of any game).

I've yet to see an MMO get underwater combat to be decent enough to be a backbone.

Originally Posted by blindfoldedkaos

I've yet to see an MMO get underwater combat to be decent enough to be a backbone.

Combat is the backbone...sorry if I worded it wrong

Originally Posted by Pence

Combat is the backbone...sorry if I worded it wrong

you got me there, if you meant underwater combat and then went with GW as an example, i would of flipped a table. xD