My feedback on Crystal Conflicts

[Momo_Kozuki]

I'm not super into pvp, but still still do basic pvp for cosmetic rewards. About Crystal Conflicts:


Pros:
+Quick match that typical last for less than 5 minutes. Whether you lose or win, the run is already over before you feel bitter about it

+Showing off instant picture of your own design and look at other people's is fun
+Limit break is fun when pulled off properly



Cons:
+Overtime feels largely a waste of time. It is counter-productive against CC's design for being quick run, as it can be dragged out infinitely if both teams know what to do. If it is for a mode with spectators, it can be fun. For quick casual match, however, it is not, as the time you spend in overtime can just net your another win/lose with a new CC match, thus more rewards.
+I don't know about other classes, but I play as a WHM and doesn't generally feel good as my heal kit is gutted so much that I don't feel my heal have any impacts at once as people just vastly out damage whatever pitiful amount heal I offer.

+NSFW instant pictures pre-match can be a problem for some people. Also not everyone likes their character being seen in up-close range.
+Kinda miss Additional Skills. I only used default skills back then, but I enjoyed seeing other healers using Rescue.



Suggestions:
*Overtime should not be in Casual Match. Ranked Match or Custom Match may have more fun with Overtime since one has ranking to consider, while another can have Spectators. I generally don't think a chance to turn the table is more important than just end the match already so that I can start another match in a rank-less environment.
*Perhaps pvp skill re-balance in 6.2? I don't think the creative LBs is very balanced now.

*An option to turn off the display of pre-match instance picture, as well as an option to not show your character's instant picture to other people.

[LalafellDown]

The pictures are a time waster, but it’s good to know that I just played the same players 3 times in a row and will loose again.

[CaptainLagbeard]

*Overtime should not be in Casual Match. Ranked Match or Custom Match may have more fun with Overtime since one has ranking to consider, while another can have Spectators. I generally don't think a chance to turn the table is more important than just end the match already so that I can start another match in a rank-less environment.

I don't think it should be entirely removed, but maybe have a somewhat limited length it in Casual Matches.


Also, I think the ranking system could use some mild reworking on losing stars, since it's rather annoying to lose stars and your progress to the next rank because you got a bad team and couldn't carry them. Or if someone leaves making you fight a rather impossible 4v5.

[LalafellDown]

I don't think it should be entirely removed, but maybe have a somewhat limited length it in Casual Matches.


Also, I think the ranking system could use some mild reworking on losing stars, since it's rather annoying to lose stars and your progress to the next rank because you got a bad team and couldn't carry them. Or if someone leaves making you fight a rather impossible 4v5.

Skill base reward would be nice. You may have a bad team but kills you contributed would shield or boost you in the ranks.

[LittleImp]

I've given it a few runs and I'm not a fan.

My main issues are:

> Forced solo queue: I play MMOs to meet and play with friends. Being unable to do a major multiplayer activity with my friends is extremely lame.

> Rampant afking: I did 5-6 matches and had someone AFK in around half of them. I find people will just go AFK after losing the first teamfight and simply wait to lose the match.

> FFXIV netcode: The 'feel' of the game still just isn't good. Everything is too floaty and delayed. It's particularly noticeable with CC, where you throw a stun and someone manages to travel 20 more feet before it actually takes effect.

[MrJadeOfStars]

My feedback is that it's really lame we have to win to get the mounts, I won 11/46 of my matchs, I thought I could just ride it out and farm the L's but apparently not. its just a roll of the dice if you get good people or not.

[Minarisweet]

I'm not super into pvp, but still still do basic pvp for cosmetic rewards. About Crystal Conflicts:


Pros:
+Quick match that typical last for less than 5 minutes. Whether you lose or win, the run is already over before you feel bitter about it

+Showing off instant picture of your own design and look at other people's is fun
+Limit break is fun when pulled off properly



Cons:
+Overtime feels largely a waste of time. It is counter-productive against CC's design for being quick run, as it can be dragged out infinitely if both teams know what to do. If it is for a mode with spectators, it can be fun. For quick casual match, however, it is not, as the time you spend in overtime can just net your another win/lose with a new CC match, thus more rewards.
+I don't know about other classes, but I play as a WHM and doesn't generally feel good as my heal kit is gutted so much that I don't feel my heal have any impacts at once as people just vastly out damage whatever pitiful amount heal I offer.

+NSFW instant pictures pre-match can be a problem for some people. Also not everyone likes their character being seen in up-close range.
+Kinda miss Additional Skills. I only used default skills back then, but I enjoyed seeing other healers using Rescue.



Suggestions:
*Overtime should not be in Casual Match. Ranked Match or Custom Match may have more fun with Overtime since one has ranking to consider, while another can have Spectators. I generally don't think a chance to turn the table is more important than just end the match already so that I can start another match in a rank-less environment.
*Perhaps pvp skill re-balance in 6.2? I don't think the creative LBs is very balanced now.

*An option to turn off the display of pre-match instance picture, as well as an option to not show your character's instant picture to other people.

The healing is gutted overall, everyone is a dps. Healers have a bit of healing but nothing to make anyone inmortal like before.

[Necrotica]

They need to fix the respawn issues. Have it on a cycle so of 30 seconds or something so people rez as a group.

And please allow us to talk to each other. At least for non asian servers where we can't read minds.

[hagare]

And please allow us to talk to each other. At least for non asian servers where we can't read minds.

that is hilarious lmao

[wizisi2k]

case in point: the one time I did crystal conflict, we were losing bad and I wanted to say to regoup so we could attack as a team but couldn't because A: no chat so I could type it and B: no quick chat to say that. If I had been able to chat, it would be so much better and might've had a chance. I was looking foward to maybe being in discord voice chat with someone when trying to do this gamemode as well. That plan may be out the window now.