Final Fantasy XIV Hot Takes

[NekoMataMata]

Greeting people at the start of dungeons is slightly important. You don't have to go all out or start a conversation or anything of the sorts. Just a simple "o/" or "hi" or whatever will do, but to me it shows signs to other players that you are willing to communicate if needed, assuming anything goes wrong.

I realize that I'm spoiled in being able to do this so easily due to being an omni and maining heals, but when something goes wrong(such as a tank pulling multiple w2ws without mitigation), I'm more likely to just leave if no one's said anything.

[SassyAssassin]

I miss Zenos.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

I miss Zenos.

I miss him too D;

[ronibosch]

I miss Zenos.

I know I have to defeat him, but I don't wanna.
I'm hoping they release a wind up minion of him in the future.

[Midareyukki]

I know I have to defeat him, but I don't wanna.
I'm hoping they release a wind up minion of him in the future.

...you just made me realize we don't have one of Zenos yet, and he's one of the main figures representing us in other media. We have 3 Y'shtola minions, Zenos can do with two.

[Midareyukki]

Their new escort system is being overused to the point where I think they care more about it than the quality of their own content.

[GTK0HLK]

Their new escort system is being overused to the point where I think they care more about it than the quality of their own content.

tbh, kinda feels like they know it exists..,
so they are trying to justify its existence.
but that isn't really a bad thing. but I guess since it's new, it just feels so apparent when it's there. than when it isn't.

I think it would work, if some npcs gave us the option to follow in their quests, as well as the option to say no. I'll meet you there.<but I guess at that point, I'm talking about them breaking in the system unto our minds. rather than the seemingly frequent, in my mind, implementation of it, to justify the development effort.>

[Midareyukki]

tbh, kinda feels like they know it exists..,
so they are trying to justify its existence.
but that isn't really a bad thing. but I guess since it's new, it just feels so apparent when it's there. than when it isn't.

I think it would work, if some npcs gave us the option to follow in their quests, as well as the option to say no. I'll meet you there.<but I guess at that point, I'm talking about them breaking in the system unto our minds. rather than the seemingly frequent, in my mind, implementation of it, to justify the development effort.>

It's a good thing when it actually provides the reason why it's there. Which is to accompany someone and explore. The issue is that they're throwing it around gratuitously, with a lot of interactions being just comments rather than anything meaningful. And before anyone asks "Well, don't YOU have such interactions in real life", I'll remind everyone that this ISN'T real life and that each string in the game costs money and time which they're wasting. Or so I'm told whenever we point out how easy putting hairs or ears on Hrothgars is.

I'm not saying I hate the fact that it exists. I'm saying I hate how often it's popping up. More than any other mechanic, it's as though Square has a complete crush on it and tries to shove it into anything that breathes.

If they have to justify developmental effort, it isn't a good thing to begin with. Stuff you add needs to have a purpose. And while it's great that the thing overall exists, because as I said, it's interesting to explore places with NPCs and know what they think, the problem is how gratuitous it's getting...
If I need to justify why anything exists in this game due to a disconnect, then it's a sign I haven't had the right idea for the sort of content I'm doing. Not when it's something this spammed and this forced. PvP has a disconnect, Eureka, POTD, BLU also do. But they're optional, and they don't bar you from progression unless you absolutely want to.

[AmpelioB]

It's a good thing when it actually provides the reason why it's there. Which is to accompany someone and explore. The issue is that they're throwing it around gratuitously, with a lot of interactions being just comments rather than anything meaningful. And before anyone asks "Well, don't YOU have such interactions in real life", I'll remind everyone that this ISN'T real life and that each string in the game costs money and time which they're wasting. Or so I'm told whenever we point out how easy putting hairs or ears on Hrothgars is.

I'm not saying I hate the fact that it exists. I'm saying I hate how often it's popping up. More than any other mechanic, it's as though Square has a complete crush on it and tries to shove it into anything that breathes.

If they have to justify developmental effort, it isn't a good thing to begin with. Stuff you add needs to have a purpose. And while it's great that the thing overall exists, because as I said, it's interesting to explore places with NPCs and know what they think, the problem is how gratuitous it's getting...
If I need to justify why anything exists in this game due to a disconnect, then it's a sign I haven't had the right idea for the sort of content I'm doing. Not when it's something this spammed and this forced. PvP has a disconnect, Eureka, POTD, BLU also do. But they're optional, and they don't bar you from progression unless you absolutely want to.

I mean, I don't think the people who write these dialogs and put on the game are the same who adapt model stuff, I may be wrong but seems like different department

[Midareyukki]

I mean, I don't think the people who write these dialogs and put on the game are the same who adapt model stuff, I may be wrong but seems like different department

They might not be, but splitting hairs on that is entirely besides the point. The work done by either shouldn't be overused and forced to justify its inclusion.