How to reduce congestion in Limsa Lominsa and also reduce RMT a bit

[Vahlnir]

Idk but they need to do something. The decreased load times last patch were I guess sorta nice if you’re really phobic of the black screen, but they effectively did nothing because it still takes upwards of 60 seconds during peak hours for NPCs to spawn on a standard PS4 lol

Obviously you should play with whatever hardware you have available, but a standard PS4...yikes. My sympathies. I would probably avoid going there unless you really have to if this issue is something that bothers you enough. Sadly, there's not much that can be done on SE's end that they haven't done already. This is one of those things where you might just have to deal with it or see about upgrading somehow. Even a lower end PC might fair a bit better nowadays. But again, you should play with what you have available. There's just going to be some pretty major drawbacks for the standard PS4 at this point.

[jamjeeshoul77]

Obviously you should play with whatever hardware you have available, but a standard PS4...yikes. My sympathies. I would probably avoid going there unless you really have to if this issue is something that bothers you enough. Sadly, there's not much that can be done on SE's end that they haven't done already. This is one of those things where you might just have to deal with it or see about upgrading somehow. Even a lower end PC might fair a bit better nowadays. But again, you should play with what you have available. There's just going to be some pretty major drawbacks for the standard PS4 at this point.

Well I understand that but I’d wager the vast majority of console players still play on PS4 because getting a ps5 is still effectively impossible with no end to the shortage in sight. I have no interest in buying a PC just for one game, I don’t like gaming on a PC and neither do a lot of people and also money doesn’t grow on trees I can’t just whip up 700+ dollars for increased performance in one game, thats insane, I have a family to take care of and spending that kind of money on video games for myself id among the least of my prior Toyota. People on these forums and other gaming websites seem to think that because they can afford spending thousands of dollars on pretty gaming graphics everyone can, but considering millions of people just lost their jobs last year and that’s an incredibly ignorant and inconsiderate attitude. I don’t want to be catered to, if square Enix deems it a waste of resources to help out people with outdated hardware then so be it but I’m tired of hearing “”””gamers”””” tell me to just shell out hundreds of dollars because they lack the ability to put themselves in less fortunate peoples’ shoes

[Vahlnir]

Well I understand that but I’d wager the vast majority of console players still play on PS4 because getting a ps5 is still effectively impossible with no end to the shortage in sight. I have no interest in buying a PC just for one game, I don’t like gaming on a PC and neither do a lot of people and also money doesn’t grow on trees I can’t just whip up 700+ dollars for increased performance in one game, thats insane, I have a family to take care of and spending that kind of money on video games for myself id among the least of my prior Toyota. People on these forums and other gaming websites seem to think that because they can afford spending thousands of dollars on pretty gaming graphics everyone can, but considering millions of people just lost their jobs last year and that’s an incredibly ignorant and inconsiderate attitude. I don’t want to be catered to, if square Enix deems it a waste of resources to help out people with outdated hardware then so be it but I’m tired of hearing “”””gamers”””” tell me to just shell out hundreds of dollars because they lack the ability to put themselves in less fortunate peoples’ shoes

All of that is perfectly understandable. As someone who doesn't have an infinite budget myself, I get it. I was just pointing out that you are working with some rather harsh limitations at this point, so your choices are also limited. So, I wanted to just list some potential options for you to possibly consider if it was within your means. Nowhere in my post was I looking down on you. If you took it that way I'm sorry, but I really don't think that was my tone.

[jamjeeshoul77]

All of that is perfectly understandable. As someone who doesn't have an infinite budget myself, I get it. I was just pointing out that you are working with some rather harsh limitations at this point, so your choices are also limited. So, I wanted to just list some available options for you to possibly consider if it was within your means. Nowhere in my post was I looking down on you. If you took it that way I'm sorry, but I really don't think that was my tone.

Nah it’s ok I got defensive thank u for ur help I’m lookin forward to the PS5 becomin attainable cuz that’s def worth the money until then I’ll just deal with the crappy performance on PS4 cuz yeah forreal it’s old, almost 7 years old now oh wel

[TheMightyMollusk]

Let's not go to Limsa. 'Tis a silly place.

[Theodric]

Last time I went to Limsa someone whispered me asking me to move from 'their spot' because they wanted to use the lean emote against a pillar.

[ryouma17]

i have a better idea remove the loading screens from gridania/ul'dah theres no reason for them

[znushu]

I made some quick mockup locations for new Marketboard locations that should be be equal to all.

Gridania:

Placed just under the Inn next to the airship because there's alot of dead space down there while still being close to the Grand Company and Aetheryte

Lominsa Lominsa:

Placed on the walkway just near the Inn that is right above the Aetheryte instead of being dead next to the crystal so it's closer to the Inn and Grand Company. Placing it here will also increase foot traffic around the Inn instead of the crystal while also increasing incentive to go to gridania and uldah for MB instead.

Uldah:

inside the Gambling Hall which is both close to the Grand Company and Inn as well as the Aetheryte. this will also open up a new path to the GC and Inn as well.

I personally like these location ideas for the MBs over how they are now but that's just my opinion. that's just my two cents on this though.

[Mostly_Raxus]

I don't ever have a problem loading limsa, I love the city ascetically, its my grand company, and they could remove everything there and ill still go for the view, its always happy and sunny on the ocean. upgrade your hardware, use a hard wired internet connection instead of wi-fi, or pick another hangout if your unhappy.

[kaynide]

I mean, alternatively, they could just move the Limsa Aetheryte to the Top Mast area (near the Moogle Mail carrier). It feels like that was the original design (as it's near the Grand Company like the other two cities).

I'd like to think the Devs purposefully moved it either A) for better visual impact or B) for better "flow" moving around the city.

I get it, it's annoying, but I like to think that's kinda the point of Limsa- it's supposed to have a lot of people loitering around and general skulking.