Multi-level seasonal events and better collabs

[Jeeqbit]

I'm really glad that we don't have to farm them usually. I put seasonal events off to the last minute and want to get them done quickly, because I have too many other things to focus on. Being pressured to finish a grind within a short timeframe isn't fun.

[KurohNeko]

I'm really glad that we don't have to farm them usually. I put seasonal events off to the last minute and want to get them done quickly, because I have too many other things to focus on. Being pressured to finish a grind within a short timeframe isn't fun.

However putting them off to the last minute and doing to get out of the way defeats the purpose. It should be something you do throughout the season multiple times.

[Klytania]

However putting them off to the last minute and doing to get out of the way defeats the purpose. It should be something you do throughout the season multiple times.

why???????

[Krotoan]

... need to level your character to a higher level so you can get the high level rewards before the event goes away and you have to pay real money to get the items later..


Nah. We don't need more FOMO.


Events are fun distractions. I didn't enjoy the Yokai crossover BECAUSE it was a crazy grind that took forever (and at the time was potentially never coming back). I think they're doing fine with those events that have interesting activities you CAN repeat but don't have to if you don't want to and still get the "big" reward. Such as the halloween mansions and valentines maze, it was there if you wanted to keep doing it, but you didn't have to.

[hynaku]

They should have a seasonal event monthly or every other week to fill in for waiting on more main story content to come out.

[Iscah]

They should have a seasonal event monthly or every other week to fill in for waiting on more main story content to come out.

That just means they'd have to put more work into the seasonal events instead of the main story content. Not a worthwhile trade.

[anhaato]

What we need is for them to drop the stupid ass fates once and for all and actually commit to making each event's gameplay unique. And we KNOW they're capable of this, between the Halloween maze we just had earlier this year, the partner maze for Valentines, the jumping puzzle among other things for Moonfire (BRING IT BACK FOR CHRIST SAKE!!!!), Easter fates are admittedly alright but I really hate the New Year ones, Christmas used to have a rhythm game and I believe LLD did too at one point. The Rising used to have some really interesting stuff like the mini dungeon in 2017 but recently it's just been groan-worthy. Just for the love of god stop cheaping out on seasonal events, even if it's just rehashing stuff that's been done before it's vastly more preferable to another. god. damn. fate.

[Alleo]

I do wish that we got much interesting and longer seasonal events. Honestly for these events I would not even need a storyline at all. Just have a bit fun that would fit with the theme of the event.
The summer one could be different activities at the beach. The halloween one is already better with the haunted mansion but I want them to go further with this.

Just let these events be fun mini games that are not done after 10 minutes. Put the work into the mini games themselves and not into a once done story. Also put every past reward into the game again at that event (like they did at the start of FF14..). People with alts have some nice way to grind these items while newer players wont miss out on them and having to pay real money for it.

[KurohNeko]

I do wish that we got much interesting and longer seasonal events. Honestly for these events I would not even need a storyline at all. Just have a bit fun that would fit with the theme of the event.
The summer one could be different activities at the beach. The halloween one is already better with the haunted mansion but I want them to go further with this.

Just let these events be fun mini games that are not done after 10 minutes. Put the work into the mini games themselves and not into a once done story. Also put every past reward into the game again at that event (like they did at the start of FF14..). People with alts have some nice way to grind these items while newer players wont miss out on them and having to pay real money for it.

That's how toram does it in that past rewards are always available, since each new seasonal is a new difficulty with a new story and gimmick than the last with new gear and mats.

[MagicPeanut]

I would rather bad anime like SAO stay the heck out of this game. Other franchises that SE owns is cool, but I’d prefer not to have a whole lot of collabs in the game in general.

With that said, I do agree very much that these events need changing. It’s been sooo boring doing fates or “go here, then there, watch cutscene, done.” I miss the jumping puzzle from Moonfire SO much. I would LOVE to play it again. I don’t get why they won’t bring it back or even an updated version of it. Any event that features a mini dungeon is also great. That last All Saints’ Wake was such a breath of fresh air!

I’ve been wondering for a while why the events have gotten so lazy. I figured it must be the effects of Covid and/or the team focusing on more important content. But with the release of EW, I figured it wouldn’t be too long before they finally got back in the swing of things and make the events fun again. Apparently not.

And the actual prizes you earn could use improvement too. I would enjoy receiving more full body glams and mounts more often. The glam being DYABLE would be great too. (Seriously, that un-dyeable crown from the recent Little Ladies Day pissed me off so much.) Minions, furnishings, and sparklers are nice and all, but I just want a cute cheery blossom themed puffy dress with a big bow on the back from LLD someday, pls. Would make doing a boring fate or two more worth it.