Quote Originally Posted by NationOfZealots View Post
The answer to the poster's first post. SE makes you think you're gonna get something grand out of a quest that has required cooldown times but have to repeat several times to actually get it. Here's a formula you'll understand:

More time spent trying to get something that might not even be there = $$$$$$$ in subscription fees.

While I agree the longer they can keep us playing the happier they are. I think there is a vaque no mans land between "too long" and long enough to make exclusive item worth attaining. In fact the two are in direct correlation.

Long time to acheive goal= Most exclusive goal
Short time to achieve goal= Less exclusive goal

Personally, I like things hardcore. The harder, either mechanically or via a silly uber-bad drop rate time sink, the better. Even though Im not busting my arse to get these elusive items/achievements and Im taking my time. When I do get them; I want to feel as special as possible in comparison to my peers.

If everything in the game is as easy as getting to lvl 50, why play the game?

I once read someone say "If you are rushing through the game to get to the end and log out, then why are you playing". The point of the game is to be logged in and to be having fun.

SE's goal should be the opposite of the Fatigue system, and their caution pop-up when we log in. SE should want us logged in and having a good time. I think they need to work on giving us reasons to stay logged in.

Speed runs are an interesting dynamic. Once you have done the run a few times, you will be ready for speed runs and be able to possibly attain the best loot. Part of the problem is low populations and cliquely ls's keep experienced dungeon goers from mingling and playing with others who might be newer.

Although I like that they are keeping some things hardcore. I can see them making it all a lot easier when 2.0 comes out. Its too bad. Having certain pieces of gear in FF11 like Vermillions Cloak at one point, was so impressive. SE has shown with FF11 that they are more than willing to dumb things down and increase drop rates, they just won't currently, to keep all of us masochists playing.