bard performance "rant"

[ElasmoFan]

Yeah I don't mind using settings for other pc sounds as a temporary thing, I just would like a more permanent solution. I know it'll die down over time but ultimately there's always going to be people doing it and I would just prefer the option. I read on reddit that /soundeffectsother can turn off other pc sounds without having to go to your settings every time but haven't been on recently to test it out, does that actually work?

[SilverObi]

I just wish the people playing songs would play like they're actually using harps and not trying to emulate songs that require them to spazz out and cause the incessant nonstop plunking, this does fall under QoL adjustments though so I'm sure we'll eventually get a sound slider for Performance actions

[Ralzyn]

Couldn't care less if it is selfish to you but I will say it as it is. You won't get "sugar coated" statements from me.

It's like me saying: this shop sells things too expensive then the one next door. Just because it's more doesn't mean I'm gonna complaint about it , I just go to the other one.

STOP creating problems that don't exist. It's childish and pathetic.

Uhmmmm it is selfish, and has very little do with a shop selling something cheaper, thats not a noise that can't be turned of w/o muting other desirable noises ... you don't seem to understand how horrid noise could be a problem ... which is even more childish and pathetic then your assault on someone making a reasonable request ... The problem is there, SE created it, SE needs to fix it, end of discussion .

[Mature]

If you don't like the noise THAT is your problem. How to solve YOUR personal issue?

Move further away from character making the noise or move to another area.

STOP creating problems where there aren't any.

[Krotoan]

If you don't like the noise THAT is your problem. How to solve YOUR personal issue?

Move further away from character making the noise or move to another area.

STOP creating problems where there aren't any.

.. I'm curious why you are so vehemently against maybe a check box that allows people to stand in public area's without their ears being assaulted by hundreds of not-so-sonorous bards?
This isn't a game breaking issue to be sure, and there are plenty of options for temporary relief, but telling someone that their suggestion to a valid issue that many of us have now verified we also have a problem with is made up?
You've picked an inappropriate name if you react that way to a polite suggestion on a forum known for catching dev eyes.

[Mature]

Sadly people are making too much of a big deal out of absolutely NOTHING. Requesting UNNECESSARY stuff , throwing their toys out of the pram. It's all about moan and moan and moan. It's pathetic.

It's like me saying, I hate MIST background music I wanna complaint cause it gives me headaches please change music or I'll go into a rampage.

People need to get a grip and move on rather than CREATING issues that don't exist

And please refrain about talking about my nickname cause I don't give a toss if you were trying to make a point. It goes over my head. Thanks

[Krotoan]

Sadly people are making too much of a big deal out of absolutely NOTHING. Requesting UNNECESSARY stuff , throwing their toys out of the pram. It's all about moan and moan and moan. It's pathetic.

It's like me saying, I hate MIST background music I wanna complaint cause it gives me headaches please change music or I'll go into a rampage.

People need to get a grip and move on rather than CREATING issues that don't exist

And please refrain about talking about my nickname cause I don't give a toss if you were trying to make a point. It goes over my head. Thanks

I'm a little amused you don't know what your own name means, but I'll leave it be as you've asked.
Your counter example is very much not equivalent. Nobody is saying they'll rage or foam or quit. They're asking for an option to not hear everyone who wants to spam "performances" in the public areas.
This was a "feature" they added recently and until now it hadn't been a concern. Now we login and many of the public areas are filled with people either trying to make music or enjoying the fact they can make noise that nobody can ignore without silencing EVERYONE around them.

Voicing a request or opinion or discussion is what this forum is for. Perhaps you're the one making problems out of nothing?

[Granyala]

It's like me saying, I hate MIST background music I wanna complaint cause it gives me headaches please change music or I'll go into a rampage.

As a matter of fact I hate most ingame music. Thankfully there is an option to mute JUST the music.

What people want is an option to mute JUST the performances w/o muting other sounds too. Given that the majority has no aptitude for musical performance and the fact that community areas are filled with dissonant plonking, I don't think this is an unreasonable request at all.

I just wish the people playing songs would play like they're actually using harps and not trying to emulate songs that require them to spazz out and cause the incessant nonstop plunking

Are you talking about the actual animation? Yeah that looks weird.
Real harp players can play WAAAY faster that FF-XIV processes note commands though.

[Gravton]

"Bahumut is to big and we should allow players to make it smaller so it's not so annoying."
"Do you think players will find random sounds coming from other players annoying?"
"Nah"

[cheolsu]

Uhm this shuts off all effects from all players ... I just want the annoying pluck pluck plang to stop ...

just tell them to pluck off

the heart of the issue, as someone stated earlier, is that this is new. we don't need an option just for bards. i mean, anyone could spam an emote near you and annoy you just the same. if you want to prevent people from harassing you, by any means, then that is the correct option; it's already in the game