As an FFXI player, thank you for Limited Jobs and BLU SE

[KokonoeAiyoko]

One of my issues with this game was that the jobs being locked into only three roles made for very repetitive gameplay if you play this game for an extended period and it would also be a detriment to a job when it finally got in because limiting these jobs to these specific roles and balance of said roles would undermine the abilities they had in the past games and traits that made them unique and fun in the first place.

I would love to see this idea fleshed out even more so, maybe even have stuff like an alternative Summoner down the road, Puppetmaster, Beastmaster, Dancer, etc.

All in all... Thank you, SE for listening to us FFXI players. It is much appreciated.

[Deceptus]

All in all... Thank you, SE for listening to us FFXI players. It is much appreciated.

If you want a game to be like FFXI, go play FFXI.

FFXIV ISN'T FFXI, STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT BE.

[Edax]

FFXIV ISN'T FFXI

What a shocking revelation...

[Vahlnir]

FFXIV ISN'T FFXI

But anyway, I don't think they are trying to make this game what it's not. They are just saying thank you for a feature they like and want more like it in the future. Calm down.

[Bacent]

If you want a game to be like FFXI, go play FFXI.

FFXIV ISN'T FFXI, STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT BE.

Boo hoo. Let someone give SE a good comment about how THEY like the limited job(s). I barely played XI, haven't for over 12 years now, but I really enjoy blue. Sure it's brought out the bad side of people, like what you're currently showing, but it's brought out some good in the community with the skill swapping parties, and I'm enjoying helping other people after I've already learned the 47 non masked carnivale spells.

Not every thread has to be taken down a peg.

[Skeith9]

it's brought out some good in the community with the skill swapping parties, and I'm enjoying helping other people after I've already learned the 47 non masked carnivale spells.

I have legitimately interacted with the community more and had more fun with BLU than with any dungeon run. "Surprisingly" the solo-job feels less lonely then party play in dungeons. The good has been brought out and that good is PEOPLE TALKING finally. I only get to hang and chat outside of grindy combat or when we are shetetalking each other in 24 man raids.

So much good vibes right now IN GAME. Haha.

[Lastelli]

I have legitimately interacted with the community more and had more fun with BLU than with any dungeon run. "Surprisingly" the solo-job feels less lonely then party play in dungeons. The good has been brought out and that good is PEOPLE TALKING finally. I only get to hang and chat outside of grindy combat or when we are shetetalking each other in 24 man raids.

So much good vibes right now IN GAME. Haha.

Sigh...

When people say that some content is "fun" because it made them interact more with the rest of the community, that's pretty much proof that the content itself was so boring that what little enjoyment it provided came from normal social interactions. But you know, you can interact with other players even if you're not a BLU.

[Tsumdere]

I have legitimately interacted with the community more and had more fun with BLU than with any dungeon run. "Surprisingly" the solo-job feels less lonely then party play in dungeons. The good has been brought out and that good is PEOPLE TALKING finally. I only get to hang and chat outside of grindy combat or when we are shetetalking each other in 24 man raids.

So much good vibes right now IN GAME. Haha.

And yet, I had more positive experiences doing non-BLU stuff because I was never afraid to step up and chat normally. In BLU parties, everyone was just tired, bored, and frustrated.

[Factoree]

And yet, I had more positive experiences doing non-BLU stuff because I was never afraid to step up and chat normally. In BLU parties, everyone was just tired, bored, and frustrated.

Even more generally, while socializing in MMOs can be fun and rewarding, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea and it can at times be a little draining. Isn’t that the reason Duty Finder was even integrated into modern MMOs?

I’m left wondering why Blue Mage was supposed to be “solo-oriented” if it the core of the experience was going to exclude players who prefer to, or have to, go solo.

[Mikki]

If you want a game to be like FFXI, go play FFXI.

FFXIV ISN'T FFXI, STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT BE.

OP literally thanked them for NOT making it like XI.................... You ok there, buddy?


That said, I don't know that I'm exactly happy with this version of BLU, but it IS different...I guess.