Level sync

[Claire_Pendragon]

Isn't that ok or do we not have the ability to disagree?

I think that it's ok to disagree and I do.. I think there are potential negative aspects to it and I'd appreciate it if you considered if there are any and what they may be for a moment.

I mentioned one being the lack of demand for lower level gear. Should we consider this in your opinion? Do we dare ask how this might affect new players?

Lack of "Demand" for low Lv gear is an issue, and no, not an opinion.
Though I have a completely different view of how an MMO handles this, I will leave that aside, as it's not really applicable.

Me and everyone I play with, pretty much level up solely on the free gear of quests/Leves.

So I can't really say it's TOO big of a deal, since the crafters have another means to level up and make gil (Local Leves, it's how I took up my ARM, and made a butt load in the process.)

Expressing an opinion is fine, but it doesnt help, if it doesn't put any effort to contribute.

It's fine to say "X is a problem! Fix it!"

But honestly, we SHOULD talk about WHY it is a problem, and what are the pros and cons.

Staying in 1 area MIGHT be a problem, but not so much for the people who want to do it, but more so for those who do NOT want to do it.

There are plenty of incentives to go to higher level groups (if possible). And many more could be added.
I for one like higher level content, solely because the number of abilities equipped/available for higher levels make the game less boring, and because my groups became far more efficient.

A sort of "WoW" dungeon system, where you go up the ladder of dungeons, to keep your gear up to date, would inspire people to do higher content.

Those who are syncing down, are doing it for a friend (Similar to PLing) so honestly, a SLIGHT penalty to exp, would be enough incentive to prevent people staying at lower Lvls, when they could go to higher Lv camps, AND once a friend "catches up" in exp, they wont need to use Lv Sync.

Another alternative is to have, 1 person is synced, 1 person is not. A groups could only have 4 synced, 4 not.
If the whole group wants to sync to the lowest for the sake of "staying in exp range of the lowest" then the alternative is a limit to how low you can sync to... like 1-3 or 1-5 levels.

THIS is why I say, "No Lv sync, it's only bad news, end of FFXIV as we know it!" is useless.

"It kills low Lv gear demand!" This doesn't really matter TOO much, compared to XI, where ppl kept stashes of gear for long periods of time, where people will do this even less once jobs are out, and they can't equip abilities from other classes anymore (outside of being a class.)
Honestl;y, if people liek staying at... let's say 20... Lv20 gear will sell better, for lasting so long, AND what hurt FFXIs gear demand almost as much, if not more, was the removal of so many Lv cap fights.
THAT was the real reason anyone should have a decent amount of low Lv gear.

"You never skill up your weapon! it will ruin XIV!" this being waaaaaay to common of a complaint, that is just pointless.

"You stay in one place!" solo is possible, and you are free to go to all of the areas for your level range.
Also XIV is arguably easier at higher levels, than lower, with so many tanking options, and other class options. I could be wrong, but I would assume people would prefer to stay in their Lv range.

All of these things add up, and make the difference.

In XI;
Buy good Lv20 gear, never need to upgrade. Gear is too hard to get. (XIV its easy)

Low Lv mobs are easier. (XIV its either equal or harder. or just less fun)

You can't solo, you need a group, but with so many ppl not playing, or Max Lv, can't get anyone near my Lv to PT. (We can solo, and if the population ever jumps, then it will effect only a small number of people at a time.)

Skill isn't high enough to fight stronger mobs. (No skill for weapons, so this doesn't restrict people to one Lv range.)

My reason for wanting to Lv Sync with my friends or BF, is because I like to experience working WITH them as they level up and play.

Most of my friends dont stay with an MMO long enough to do endgame.

I'd love to make an alt, and keep with them, but they do like to play on their own time (when enjoying the game) and if it's a new character, I'll be too far behind.
If it's my main, I'm too far ahead.
And in this game, I can't make new characters, w/o it costing me money.
Nor do I want to duo as a class I don't enjoy, or doesn't compliment their class.
(Usually do the Tank and Healer duo with my friends, occasionally doing the 2 Ranged CC DD duo.)