The Feast - 4.2 Updates!

**LalaRu** · 01-18-2018 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by Stormfur

... how rankings are calculated...

If implemented, a rank decay is welcome, it will ask you to keep somewhat active to keep your rank.
Without decay, whoever gets the aimed rank will stop playing to avoid any risk of losing it.

Then, there is the problem of throw away a match with alt or friends accounts. It can be mitigated with a rule that forbid the players of the two teams to meet again together for a given amount of time, enough time to discourage or make not productive this kind of cheating.

**Kaposhipi** · 01-18-2018 07:35 PM

Hello fellow PvP enthusiasts!

Let me share yet another update regarding the new map, the Crystal Tower Training Grounds.

It so happens that it will be the only map in use for ranked matches... during pre-Season.

The dev. team will consider including the other two maps (Feasting Grounds, Lichenweed) once Season Seven starts, based on players' feedback. So please share your thoughts during pre-Season!

**ThirdChild_ZKI** · 01-18-2018 08:31 PM

Thank you for that clarification! And double thanks for confirmation of a pre-season!

I can't speak for everyone, but having all maps in rotation in season 7 would be more than welcome. More variety wouldn't be a bad thing at all.

**Kai_Lee** · 01-18-2018 09:57 PM

Thank you SE for listening to the player base, playing on the same map over and over would be visually boring and frustrating knowing we have other maps available. Pre-season is a plus!!!

**RiyahArp** · 01-18-2018 10:02 PM

Um...well keep in mind each pre-season will make trying to earn weapons longer, so its best if you kind of minimize those. It should only be a couple of weeks, not months. Also, I do recall the devs telling us about "not enough feedback" the last time they tried this, so that's a danger too, especially if people only play it for a few weeks.

I also think players are getting a little tired of beta testing changes. If you want us to do it, you have to kind of speed up the turnaround. If the single map doesn't work well, having to play it for 2 months is going to suck.

**Stormfur** · 01-19-2018 12:13 AM

After the initial allure of the new maps has worn off...does anyone even DO the pre-season?

**Kai_Lee** · 01-19-2018 12:28 AM

Pre-season is great to try out the new changes and get a feel for the new meta, plus it's a chance to play jobs you have never try out without worrying about losing rating.

**ThirdChild_ZKI** · 01-19-2018 12:53 AM

Pre-season generally stays active much like the regular seasons do. As people battle and rank up, the queues follow them.

That said, If you are thinking of trying the Feast for the first time, or would like to take advantage of the pre-season to try a new job/role, or you just simply want to enjoy the Feast, NOW is the time. Don't wait. Yes, there's a new raid tier, new gear, new crafts, new items to gather, etc. . . . But those will be here and accessible through this patch and the next. This pre-season, and Season 7 of the Feast are limited time events; taking your time to try or play it will only lessen your chances of being able to later on. Season 7's rewards - whatever they may be - will only be available in Season 7 (and with a slightly altered version of it in S8). Don't hesitate if you want to participate.

On top of that, understand that the Feast is regarded as FFXIV's "serious" competitive mode. It's not the time or place to go hunting for XP. It is no place for giving up and quitting at the first sign of adversity. Yes, you may encounter tough opponents, or cheaters, or bots, but do not be overly concerned with them. Focus on learning or playing as best you can. Meet other players and make friends. Find rivals to challenge and push you higher. Ask questions of your fellow competitors. There are still some veteran PvPers that participate who are willing to offer help where and when they can - because better players = a better Feast experience overall.

This is the perfect time for new and experienced to get in at the same level and fight hard to advance. How much you're willing to try and learn, and how hard you're willing to fight means everything now. Do. Not. Wait.

Owners of PvP Discords: I encourage you to advertise your Discords once more here. Network, help each other, build this community back up and do our part to create a better experience for all who have the will to fight.

**NyneSwordz** · 01-19-2018 01:27 PM

Please include all maps in the rotation. Playing the same map over and over would be so boring.

**Kisama** · 01-19-2018 02:33 PM

Cool updates, how about doing something about the massive bot problem?

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